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June 10, 2017

You Can Win a New Chevrolet Camaro by Just Gassing Up at Caltex

Caltex, marketed by Chevron Philippines Inc. (CPI), unveiled its “True Power from Within” nationwide promotion for Caltex customers. The promotion runs until July 31, 2017 in conjunction with the release of the latest Michael Bay global blockbuster movie, Transformers: The Last Knight.

Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. showers everyone with the biggest savings and the most exciting deals this rainy season. Customers may avail of exclusive discounts and low down payment schemes by purchasing select Honda Vehicles from June 1 to 30, 2017.

Kia Offers Back to School Savings on Picanto

Make that first impression when you roll into school with your brand-new Kia Picanto. Columbian Autocar Corporation (CAC), the exclusive distributor of Kia vehicles in the Philippines, is offering a price-off this month with their More Savings, More Allowance promo.

Uber has met with the local government of Angeles City, Pampanga for a potential roll out of the service in the area. Angeles City Mayor Edgardo Pamintuan has been very supportive of bringing the ride-sharing service to the city.

Ford Philippines announced its best-ever May performance with retail sales rising 4 percent year-over-year to 3,036 vehicles, led by strong demand for its Everest, Ranger and EcoSport nameplates.

Chevrolet Philippines Continues All-In Low Down Promo for Father's Day

This Father’s Day season, Chevrolet Philippines treats dads and their families with special freebies and an all-in low down payment on select vehicles through its Father’s Day Blowout Treats Promo.

The Subaru XV has gone a long way. From its first-generation model as a body-cladded Impreza hatchback (it was known as the Outback Sport in the US if you don’t believe it), this third-generation model is now upon us. Slated to make its Philippine market debut in September of this year, the all-new Subaru XV could be all the crossover you’ll ever need. You don’t believe it? Well, here are 6 reasons why. (Read our First Drive as well as more details on the base 2.0i model).

Gear Up for Round 2 of Toyota Vios Cup This Weekend

The number one automotive brand in the Philippines is gearing up for the 2017 Toyota Vios Cup second leg slated on June 10 at the Clark International Speedway in Pampanga.

On May 30, 1967, Mazda Motor Corporation began its legacy of doing what was said couldn’t be done. This was the day the independent Japanese company started to sell the Mazda Cosmo Sport 110S: the world’s first production twin-rotor, rotary-engine car. It was Mazda’s first sports car, and for a company more well known for its small passenger cars and work trucks up to that date, this was a huge step into the big leagues.

Honda is once again giving its award-winning Civic an incremental improvement with the introduction of the 1.8 E CVT Navi model. Slated to be a limited edition model, it adds GPS navigation and selected Modulo accessories on top of the already solidly loaded 1.8 E CVT.

After a lengthy and conclusive report from a UK-based automotive engineering company released in January of this year, it looked like Mitsubishi Philippines (MMPC) will finally be able to put the Sudden Unintended Acceleration (SUA) issue of the Montero Sport behind them; that is until the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) threw a curve ball today. The DTI just issued a preliminary order to MMPC to recall all of 2010-2015 Montero Sport SUVs equipped with automatic transmissions.

Bicol public high school teachers will soon have multi-media projectors, laptops, microscopes, and other quality learning equipment after attending a free project submission training for Caltex Fuel Your School, a program where Caltex will match every liter of fuel purchase with a one Peso donation from August 1 to September 30, 2017 in 22 Caltex stations in the Bicol region.

Above photo shows from left to right: Daisy Palor, project manager of Amcham Foundation; Ramon Fiel Abcede, regional director for DepEd Region 5; and Joel Gaviola, assistant manager for Policy, Gov’t and Public Affairs of Chevron Philippines Inc. during the teachers training held recently in Legaspi City, Albay.

Mitsubishi Celebrates Centennial with One-of-a-Kind Motorshow

In celebration of Mitsubishi’s 100 years anniversary, Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corp. (MMPC) will be holding a grand expo from June 8 to 11, 2017 at the World Trade Center, Pasay City. Dubbed as the Mitsubishi 100 Years Anniversary Expo, this motor show promises to excite the public as it brings a one of a kind and truly memorable experience not only to Mitsubishi fans but to any car enthusiasts. The Mitsubishi 100 Years Anniversary Expo is open to public from 12NNto 9PM on June 8 and from 10AM to 9PM on June 9 to 11 and admission is free!

Honda Limited the Civic's Power for Durability - Report

When Honda released the power and torque figures for the North American market Civic Si, there was an air of disappointment. Though expected to slot in-between the regular Turbo and Type-R models in terms of power and price, everyone thought it could and should have made more than 205 horsepower and 260 Nm of torque (in comparison, the regular Civic Turbo does 173 horsepower and 220 Nm); everyone but Honda, it seems.

Good news to all travelers going to and from Cebu. Uber Philippines and GMR-MEGAWIDE Cebu Airport Corporation (GMCAC), the operator of the Mactan Cebu International Airport, announced together that passengers can now book an Uber ride as they arrive or depart the Queen City of the South.

Quick, clear any mental cache you may have of the SsangYong Korando. From a company that was grabbing headlines more for producing “kill-it-with-fire” styled vehicles, here’s something that won’t turn you to stone when looking at it. The 2017 Korando is actually palatable—no, scratch that, it’s actually quite handsome any which way you look at it. The question is: is this Giugiaro-penned crossover’s beauty merely skin deep?

Ramon Ang Enters as BMW Philippines' Director - Report

Business tycoon Ramon Ang is entering into Asian Carmakers Corporation (ACC) as a director and shareholder. This was all but confirmed after both Ang and ACC Chairman Jose “Pepito” Alvarez talked to The Philippine STAR today.

Auto Options, “the wheel and tire specialist for timeless machines” located along Timog Avenue has officially inaugurated their new home. In time for the company’s 28th year, they are moving from their original location to a larger, more modern facility located at 21 Timog Avenue.

Quick: name a destination you can get to from Manila in about an hour and a half using your fancy super car? No matter how many horsepower it packs, the usual answers would be Tagaytay or when traffic permits, probably Batangas or Subic. But what if there’s a way to get to more alluring destinations such as Boracay, Palawan, or Cebu in the same amount of time at the cost less than owning a super car? That’s the concept behind FoilaFly, a new division of the ever-growing Foilacar Industries.

The Philippine Roadtrip: A Purpose-Driven Adventure

We’ve all got our own version of wanderlust. Some are looking to scale peaks and reach for the skies, others want to surf the waves, and there are those who look for lush greenery in search of hidden vistas. Our country is filled with many gorgeous spots and the trio behind The Philippine Roadtrip, aka “The Baconeers” composed of architects Alfie Agunoy, Francis Sta. Romana, and photographer Paul Quiambao wanted to experience traveling as much of the Philippines as they could.

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June 10, 2017

You Can Win a New Chevrolet Camaro by Just Gassing Up at Caltex

Honda is Showering You with Savings This June

June 9, 2017

Kia Offers Back to School Savings on Picanto

Uber Philippines Explores Potential Launch in Angeles City

Ford Philippines Post Record May Sales this 2017

June 8, 2017

Chevrolet Philippines Continues All-In Low Down Promo for Father's Day

6 Reasons Why the 2018 Subaru XV is All the Crossover You Need

June 7, 2017

Gear Up for Round 2 of Toyota Vios Cup This Weekend

Mazda Celebrates 50 Years of Defying Convention

Honda Cars Philippines Introduces New Civic Variant

Is the DTI Ordering MMPC to Do a Recall of the 2010-2015 Montero Sport?

Caltex PH Trains Bicol Math and Science Teachers for Free Funding

Mitsubishi Celebrates Centennial with One-of-a-Kind Motorshow

June 6, 2017

Honda Limited the Civic's Power for Durability - Report

It's Now Easier to Book Uber at Mactan Cebu International Airport

Review: 2017 SsangYong Korando ELX 4x4

June 5, 2017

Ramon Ang Enters as BMW Philippines' Director - Report

Auto Options Moves to a Bigger, Modern Showroom

FoilaFly Offers Airplane Ownership at a Fraction of the Cost

June 4, 2017

The Philippine Roadtrip: A Purpose-Driven Adventure