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October 8, 2017

BYD Philippines Gets into the SUV Game with the S1 (w/ Brochure)

Solar Transport & Automotive Resources Corporation (STAR), the exclusive distributor of BYD automobiles is entering the sub-compact crossover game with the 2017 S1. The gasoline-powered S1 combines 5-seater comfort with reliable performance that’s suitable for both city driving and out of town trips.

Toyota is showing off a new breed of sportscar that takes direct inspiration from its World Endurance Championship (WEC) racing efforts. The Toyota GR HV SPORTS concept may read like a jumble of alphabet letters, but the most important aspect is that it combines the thrill of a sportscar with the environmental-friendliness of an eco-car.

Centro Says Small Trucks is the Future

With the Philippines’ rapid economic growth, logistics has become the name of the game. This is seen in the growth of third party logistics (3PL) companies which cater to the outsourced logistics needs of various industries. Also evident is the growth of online retail sales through the e-Commerce platform where orders have to be delivered immediately.

Subaru Corporation will be concentrating on cars. That’s the message the Japanese company is sending after they announced that they are ending the production, sale, and repair of general purpose engines and generators after 60 years.

It looks like Toyota is seriously considering to release a production model that blends the best attributes of a crossover with that of a cargo van. After showing off a far-off concept called the FT-4X Concept in New York, Toyota is following that up with the Tj Cruiser for the 2017 Tokyo Motor Show.

The KYB New SR Special Offers Better Handling with OE-like Comfort

MassiveParts Incorporated, the Philippines distributor of KYB shock absorbers introduces the New SR Special shock absorber line that combines OE (Original Equipment) comfort with improved damping characteristics.

Honda is showing yet again that they’ve gotten their groove back. Set to be unveiled at the 2017 Tokyo Motor Show is a brand-new sportscar concept that shows off what a future Honda next-generation sportscar could look like.

In a bid for global domination, Nissan is going to NISMO everything. That’s the gist when the carmaker released a preview of what’s to come at their 2017 Tokyo Motor Show display. Though their theme sticks to “Nissan Intelligent Mobility”, one cannot help but see that Nissan’s about to make everything sporty including an EV and a van.

Suzuki Philippines Makes Celerio, Alto 800 Safer for 2018

Suzuki Philippines (SPH) upgrades its value-oriented Celerio and Alto 800 for the 2018 model year.

Europe has Rolls-Royce, the Americans, Cadillac, but the Japanese, they prefer to arrive in a Toyota Century. And yes, Toyota is unveiling the all-new, third-generation luxury limousine where else, but at the 2017 Tokyo Motor Show.

Ford Confirms Hybrid Mustang in the Works; Global Market Bronco SUV

After about four months understanding Ford’s strategy and business operations, President and CEO Jim Hackett and the senior leadership team outlined the company’s plan to improve its operational fitness, re-focus capital allocation, and accelerate the introduction of smart vehicles and services.

The Philippines is big on holiday festivities, with the Christmas season starting as soon as the “-ber” months roll in. Christmas is also the time when Filipinos bond and share exciting gifts with the special people in our lives.

Toyota Motor Philippines is adding a sporty variant to its Avanza compact MPV with the introduction of the 2018 Avanza Veloz.

Mitsubishi’s new MPV, the Xpander has enjoyed one of the most successful launches of any vehicle introduced in Indonesia.

Nissan is recalling approximately 1.21 million vehicles produced between October 2014 to September 2017 at the cost of 25 billion-yen (~ 11.31 P billion) because they do not meet the Japanese market (JDM) requirement for final inspection.

Review: 2017 Mazda6 Sports Wagon

Mazda has been steadily rolling out G-Vectoring Control or GVC throughout its entire line-up. In fact, their entire passenger car range from the cheeky Mazda2 to the sleek Mazda6 all have it now. The mission of GVC is to unite the different components of Skyactiv: Engine, Drive (transmission), and Body into one seamless package. Think of GVC as Mazda’s version of torque vectoring, only better. Instead of being reactionary which is typically the case, GVC is proactive, working the moment the driver moves the wheel. Of course, all this GVC talk questions whether it’s made every Mazda drive the same way now.

Volkswagen Philippines Gives Golf GTI Power to Hunt the Civic Type R, Subaru WRX STI

Volkswagen Philippines is now offering its “ultimate sportsman” with much more bite. Often considered as a “speak softly, carry big stick” type of car, the Golf GTI is shaping up to be ferocious enough to take on the Honda Civic Type R and Subaru WRX STI.

As the cornerstone of Philippine business and commerce, the commercial vehicle segment has risen considerably year-on-year. In the third quarter of 2017 alone, it’s gone up by 14.1 percent compared to the same period last year. It’s on this high note that Pioneer Truck Parts and Equipment Corporation showed off its sprawling facility in Cabuyao, Laguna.

Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Adds More Features to Montero Sport for 2018 (w/ Brochure)

Mitsubishi Motor Philippines Corporation (MMPC) isn’t taking the pickup-based passenger vehicle (PPV) wars lightly. Just a few weeks after Toyota Motor Philippines quietly improved the specs of their Fortuner for the 2018 model year, MMPC did the same with the Montero Sport.

Fresh off hosting the new prime time music competition show Bolt of Talent, Subaru is proud to present Michael Bolton in the Asian Dream Tour: a series of five exclusive concerts taking place across the region celebrating the musical legacy of the pop culture icon. The tour will include a special duet with the recent winner of the original talent show, as well as guest appearances from the show’s popular co-hosts, Morisette Amon and Sandra Riley Tang.

Hyundai Asia Resources Inc. (HARI), the Philippines’ official distributor of Hyundai vehicles, embraces innovation that goes beyond vehicle technology. This extends to supporting Filipino artistry as an expression of HARI’s love and zest to empower everyone to get more out of life.

Suzuki Philippines (SPH) celebrates its lineup of best-selling vehicles in this year’s series of Auto Festivals (AutoFests) to be held at the country’s most visited malls and shopping centers.

After about four months of what seemed like an antagonizing wait, Honda Cars Philippines is proud to announce that its track-focused weapon, the Civic Type R has finally arrived. Seen in this photo undergoing final delivery pre-delivery inspection (PDI) at HCPI’s local facilities, lucky owners will get their hands on their Type R starting the second week of October.

Aston Martin and Red Bull Racing have further strengthened their partnership with the announcement that the Formula One team will compete as ‘Aston Martin Red Bull Racing’ from 2018.

Mazda is Bringing in 7-Seater CX-8 for ASEAN Markets Afterall (w/ 15 Photos)

“This December we will introduce the [Mazda] CX-8 in Japan, but of course we will export outside of Japan,” quipped Mr. Hiroshi Inoue, Mazda Executive Officer in charge of ASEAN Business and General Manager of ASEAN Business Office when asked about the CX-8. This goes against what Mazda said initially that the CX-8 is for the Japan Domestic Market only.

As the company that carries the Hyundai brand and its signature innovative thrust in mobility, the country’s third top ranking automotive firm and this year’s Hyundai Global Distributor of the Year, went off-the-beaten path by engaging the Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA) to facilitate a 2-day theater workshop for top management to kick off the year’s business planning activities. The workshop aimed to explore new platforms for creative learning and team building in the context of the automotive business.

Hino Motors Philippines (HMP), the exclusive distributor of Hino trucks and buses in the Philippines formally, bolsters its footprint in Mindanao with a new dealership in Cagayan de Oro (CDO), the second-fastest growing city in the region next to Davao.

Mazda Moves Production of Philippine-Market CX-5 to Malaysia; Makes It Immune to Excise Tax Increase

Mazda Motor Corporation has announced that its sales and production company in Malaysia, Mazda Malaysia Sdn. Bhd., has begun producing the all-new, second-generation CX-5 for both the Malaysian domestic market and for export to several ASEAN countries including the Philippines.

Isuzu Philippines Previews Euro 4 Compliant mu-X and D-Max

Isuzu Philippines Corporation used the occasion of its 20th anniversary celebration to announce the company’s new Euro 4 compliant offerings. And leading the charge are the new 2018 Isuzu mu-X and D-Max which both receive the 3.0-liter Blue Power turbo diesel engine.

In continuation of the celebration of Mitsubishi’s centennial anniversary of automobile innovation, Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corp. (MMPC) is bringing its 100th year expo to Cebu, the Queen City of the South. This expo, in collaboration with MMPC’s franchised dealer in Cebu, Fast Autoworld Philippines Corp. (FAPC), is going to be held at SM City Cebu atrium on September 28 to October 1, 2017 during mall hours (10:00 AM t0 9:00 PM).

The organizers of the Formula 4 South East Asia (F4SEA) Championship have tapped Philippine oil industry leader Petron Corporation as the official fuel and engine oil of the 2017 season.

Dyson is working on an electric car. This was revealed to employees of the Dyson company in an email sent by no less than the founder himself, Jim Dyson. The famed industrial designer more known for creating a bagless vacuum cleaner revealed an ambitious 2020 release date.

After Mitsubishi Motors previewed a high-performance electric crossover concept in the e-Evolution Concept, Subaru Corporation is the next automaker to preview their display at the upcoming 45th Tokyo Motor Show. With the aim of telling a “New Subaru Story – from a company making things, to a company making people smile”, a future high-performance car, the Viziv Performance Concept is taking centerstage.

Recognizing the trends surrounding the automotive industry, Bermaz Motor Chief Executive Officer Ben Yeoh revealed that the company is constantly re-evaluating its business strategy to maintain a sustainable business model. As the distributor of Mazda vehicles and spare parts for Malaysia and the Philippines (they also assemble Mazda vehicles for Malaysia, Cambodia, and Myanmar as well), Bermaz is set to cement itself as a premium mainstream automotive brand.

Volvo Philippines Previews All-New 2018 XC60

Volvo Philippines previewed its all-new 2018 XC60 to guests at the Volvo Crayfish Party which was organized in partnership with the Nordic Chamber of Commerce. Slated to be launched later this year, the all-new XC60 replaces the model which has become Volvo’s best-selling model globally.

Top Drivers Clash at 2017 FlatOut Race Series' Penultimate Event

The FlatOut Race Series (FORS) returned to the Batangas Racing Circuit last September 9 for the 7th round of the 8-race 2017 calendar. This staged some of the season’s fiercest feuds on track as double points were up for grabs during the weekend. 82 entries ended up chasing after their championship titles in the Time Attack and Grid Races.

Columbian Autocar Corporation (CAC), the exclusive distributor of Kia vehicles in the Philippines, in partnership with Regis Global Cars, Inc., is proud to open the latest dealership of the Korean brand in the bustling province of Cavite with the opening of Kia Carmona last September 20, 2017.

The Diesel-Powered 2018 Honda CR-V Has Arrived

While buyers of the gasoline-engined CR-V have been enjoying their rides since August, Honda Cars Philippines (HCPI) is announcing that the first batch of their much-awaited diesel-powered CR-V has finally arrived.

Several readers have pointed out that Toyota Motor Philippines has increased the price of their Fortuner considerably (as much as P 100,000) during the past few months. Though Toyota dealers have been giving a variety of reasons from the impending increase in new vehicle excise tax to even the weakening of the Peso versus the US Dollar, we have reached out to Toyota Motor Philippines for a definitive answer. The real reason, it seems, is an increase in equipment level.

Salcedo Auctions Features Rare Automobiles for Sale

This September 24, at 6 PM in Rigodon Ballroom, The Peninsula Manila, Salcedo Auctions will showcase a selection of one-of-a-kind automobiles that exhibit the purest essence of automobile art, history, and engineering through the years.

There’s no doubt about it: tinting your car’s windows make it look better. But did you know that aside from mere visual appeal, there are many other reasons why you should consider applying high-quality tint or window film to your car’s windows? Here are 4 reasons why you should have your car tinted.

WardsAuto, a leading provider of automotive reporting and insights revealed the cars with the best user experience for the 2017 model year. Evaluating 23 vehicles under several parameters including connectivity, infotainment, controls, driver-assist technology, and overall value, WardsAuto revealed this year’s recipients of Wards 10 Best User Experience (UX).

Who says people with disabilities can’t enjoy driving? Mazda is bringing its “fun-to-drive” philosophy even to those who’re bound to a wheelchair. Launched for the Japanese market today, this special MX-5 is specifically targeted to users who have difficulty using their feet.

This is how an extreme McLaren GT racing car might look like. Appearing in the PlayStation 4 title, Gran Turismo Sport, the McLaren Ultimate Vision Gran Turismo is not linked or indicative of any future McLaren model, but is an envisioning of what a GT car might look like beyond 2030.

Nissan just reached a new milestone with 150 million vehicles produced globally. Marking the milestone with a simple ceremony, the 150 millionth vehicle is, fittingly, the all-new Leaf, the icon of Nissan’s Intelligent Mobility philosophy.

Wheel Gallery has made a name for itself becoming one of the country’s most popular destinations for aftermarket wheels and tires. Celebrating its 15th anniversary this year, Wheel Gallery has evolved from being a mere player into an industry standard.

UPDATED: Mitsubishi Reveals Future of the Evo: Meet the e-Evolution Concept

UPDATE: Updated with more photos, info (10/5).

Mitsubishi Motors just announced their centerpiece at the upcoming 45th Tokyo Motor Show in October. And it’s a concept car with a very familiar name: Mitsubishi e-Evolution Concept.

“Today marks a new milestone for our member companies. By the end of our strategic plan Alliance 2022, we aim to double our annual synergies to Euro 10 billion. To achieve this target, on one side Renault, Nissan, and Mitsubishi Motors will accelerate collaboration on common platforms, powertrains and next-generation electric, autonomous and connected technologies. From the other side, synergies will be enhanced by our growing scale. Our total annual sales are forecast to exceed 14 million units, generating revenues expected at $240 billion by the end of the plan,” said Carlos Ghosn, chairman and chief executive officer of the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance as he outlined the new Alliance 2022 initiative.

Michelin introduces its all-new tire for SUVs and light-duty trucks that combines exceptional on- and off-road performance. The new Michelin LTX Force combines the best of Michelin’s on- and off-road technologies to make it a truly versatile tire for all types of terrain.

Hino Motors Philippines (HMP), the exclusive distributor of Hino trucks and buses in the Philippines, marks its first full-service dealership in General Santos City with a ground-breaking ceremony.

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