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October 23, 2017

Mitsubishi to Launch 11 New Models in 3 Years

Mitsubishi Motors is launching a 3-year strategic plan to deliver sustained and profitable growth for the carmaker. With “Drive for Growth”, Mitsubishi is targeting a 30 percent increase in unit sales to 1.3 million units and revenues to 2.5 trillion yen (~P 1.13 trillion).

If you think getting stuck in traffic is already bad, then pray that your car never breaks down while you, along with thousands of other souls, are traveling to your respective Halloween holiday destinations.

Ford Driving Skills for Life Lands in Davao for the First Time

To reinforce its commitment to road safety and expand awareness on the importance of safe driving, Ford Philippines recently brought its globally-recognized Driving Skills for Life (DSFL) program to Davao City, a first in the 10-year history of DSFL in the country.

Centro Manufacturing Corporation, the Philippine’s largest truck body builder, continues to be optimistic about the wing van market in the country.

After confirming that the Urvan Premium is getting an automatic transmission variant last Month, Nissan Philippines has released yet another nugget of information: it’s already en route to the Philippines and will launch in November. Additionally, it comes with refreshed styling as well.

Experience True MINI Lifestyle at First-Ever MINI Festival

MINI fans, Bonifacio Global City may be the perfect place to spend this weekend. The first-ever MINI Festival is happening today until tomorrow Sunday, October 22 from 10 AM to 9 PM at the BGC.

The US-based Insurance Institute for Highway Safety or IIHS has just initiated a tougher new crash test standard, one that makes sure carmakers are paying attention to the safety and well-being of front passengers just as well.

The Japanese newspaper Nikkei reports that Toyota, Honda, and Mazda have confirmed the safety of their aluminum components after being dragged into the falsification product quality data that rocked Japan’s third-largest steel maker, Kobe Steel.

Tata Motors Opens San Fernando, Pampanga Dealership

Pilipinas Taj Autogroup, Inc. (PTAJ), the exclusive distributor of India’s largest automaker, Tata Motors, opened their newest dealership in San Fernando, Pampanga last October 5, 2017.

Fast Autoworld Philippines Corp. (FAPC), Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corp. (MMPC)’s authorized dealership, broke ground for the establishment of an additional Mitsubishi Motors outlet and first Fuso dealership in Lapu-Lapu City. FAPC – Lapu-Lapu branch is FAPC’s third outlet in Cebu and tenth Mitsubishi outlet in the Visayas and Mindanao regions. Other dealership outlets of FAPC are in Tacloban, Ormoc, Tagbilaran, Dumaguete, Cagayan de Oro, Butuan, and Ozamis.

Foton Philippines is pushing its bid to be recognized as a mainstream car brand in the Philippines by launching the much-awaited automatic transmission variant of its Toplander midsized SUV.

BMW Philippines to Launch Brand's First-Ever 7-Seater MPV

Following the success of the BMW Xpo 2017, Asian Carmakers Corporation (ACC), the official importer and distributor of BMW in the country, will go on the road to reinforce their commitment to joy. Beginning October 27 to 29 at the North Court of Power Plant Mall in Makati, the BMW Roadshow 2017 will be headlined by the first-ever 7-seater MPV: the BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer.

Ford Philippines has unveiled its yearend sale deals offering customers more opportunities to own a Ford vehicle before the year ends.

Toyota is Helping Everyone Get Moving: Meet the Concept-i Series

Toyota is pushing its vision of the future of mobility with its Concept-i series. It’s a future where artificial intelligence or AI enables cars to understand the driver, effectively allowing people and cars to become partners.

If your vehicle is one of the thousands covered in the Takata airbag recall and you’re still dillydallying about having it fixed; well, here’s a video that’ll convince you to do so.

There are those who like flaunting their success with outward displays of wealth, while there are others who are equally successful but prefer not to attract any attention. Among the pickup trucks available in the market today, the one that perfectly fits the latter’s description is the Isuzu D-Max. It may not have the same headline grabbing power as some of the other choices out there, but it doesn’t mean it’s less capable. In fact, it’s an honest-to-goodness vehicle that drives and rides very well.

Victory Liner Acquires 20 Hyundai Universe Luxury Buses

Victory Liner, Inc. (VLI), one of the country’s largest provincial bus operators, fortified its long-established partnership with Hyundai Philippines through its recent acquisition of 20 Hyundai Universe space luxury buses.

Caltex, marketed by Chevron Philippines Inc. (CPI), recently awarded the grand winner of “True Power from Within” with a brand new 2017 Chevrolet Camaro RS A/T and P 100,000 worth of Caltex Starcash to go with it. The nationwide promotion for Caltex customers was in conjunction with Michael Bay’s latest Transformer’s installation, Transformers: The Last Knight.

Hino Motors Philippines (HMP) celebrated another milestone with the grand opening of its newest dealership along United Nations Avenue in Manila on October 12.

Ford Philippines celebrated the Global Caring Month last September with corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs focused on building homes and provision of medical and dental services.

Japanese Steel Scandal Spreads to Tires, Engine, Transmission Components

After triggering the largest scandal to befall the Japanese steel industry, beleaguered steelmaker Kobe Steel has admitted that its “inappropriate actions” has spread to more than just aluminum components.

Following the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)’s decision to upgrade an investigation into potential excessive exhaust or carbon monoxide leaks in the 2011-2017 Ford Explorer, Ford Motor Company has made the decision to offer free repairs to more than 1.4 million affected units in the North American market.

Ford Just Improved the Mustang's Performance Thanks to Duct Tape

There’s no better real-world example of the importance of duct tape to DIYers and car nuts than this story that involves two Ford engineers named Jonathan Gesek and Mike Del Zio.

Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) recently concluded its successful leg of MIVEC Clean Diesel Advantage Test Drive Tour in several venues across Luzon and Visayas. A lot of people have already experienced and proven the MIVEC clean diesel engine advantage.

Mazda Philippines' October Zoom Offers Deals on Mazda2 and Mazda3

Bermaz Auto Philippines (BAP), the exclusive distributor of Mazda vehicles and parts in the country is offering deals on the 4-door variants of its award-winning Mazda2 V+ and Mazda3 R with its October Zoom promotion.

NVIDIA just announced that it’s designed a new computer system that can make autonomous or self-driving cars a reality.

The Hyundai Philippines Entrance Hall welcomed VIP guests, donors, and stakeholders to the inauguration of the newly renovated National Museum of Natural History (NMNH), the proud repository of the country’s rich scientific and cultural past.

Leading light-duty truck manufacturer, Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) displays their latest public utility vehicle (PUV) prototypes at the 1st Philippine Auto Parts Expo.

UPDATED: Japanese Car Makers Rocked by Potentially Substandard Metal Parts

UPDATE 2: Toyota, Honda, Mazda confirm that their cars are safe (10/21).

UPDATE 1: Components affected now offer engine, transmission, and tires too (10/14).

After explosive Takata airbag inflators, Japanese carmakers are potentially facing a huge crisis this time involving the use of substandard steel on their body parts.

Ever wondered if Gran Turismo could accurately simulate the handling characteristics of a real car? Seems Nissan put that to the test when they hooked up a one-off Nissan GT-R to drive like a life-sized RC car driven solely using a Playstation DualShock 4 controller.

Centro Manufacturing Corporation, the country’s leading truck body builder, has expressed support for the Department of Transportation (DOTr)’s PUV (Public Utility Vehicle) Modernization program. This program seeks to upgrade some 200,000 jeepneys over 15 years old with modern PUVs over the next 3 years.

The Philippine Parts Maker Association (PPMA), with the support of the Department of Trade and Industry – Board of Investments (DTI-BOI), is presenting the 1st Philippine Auto Parts Expo (PhilAPEX) at the Philippine Trade Training Center (PTTC) on October 12-13, 2017.

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