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February 26, 2018

Auto-Gard Offers Head-Turning Detailing Products that Don't Break the Bank

Make a lasting impression without spending big bucks with the Auto-Gard line of premium car care products. A perfect partner when it comes to keeping your ride looking sleek and shiny, it’s guaranteed to make heads turn.

Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI), the official distributor of Hyundai vehicles in the Philippines, started 2018 with a modest 3 percent growth from 2,817 units sold in January 2017 to 2,903 units in the same month of 2018. The Korean brand’s performance can be considered quite a feat considering it is the initial month since automotive taxes have been restructured (Note: Hyundai has not yet implemented TRAIN at this point. Their prices took effect in February 2018).

Mercedes-Benz OF 917 is "Right-Sized" 32-Seater Bus

Auto Nation Group, Inc. recently launched the Mercedes-Benz OF 917 Midi Bus, a high-decker passenger coach, to highlight the brand’s expanding product line-up in the commercial vehicle segment in the Philippines.

KTM Philippines invites local KTM Duke owners to take the challenge and display their motorcycle riding skills at the KTM Dukehana at the Circuit Makati Parking Grounds on February 25, 2018. Held in the country for the first time, the event promises to be an exciting motorcycle racing experience as participating riders navigate a street course that’s equal parts challenging and exhilarating.

Hyundai Gives All-New 2019 Santa Fe Its World Premiere (w/ 19 Photos)

After previewing it in a series of two photos a couple of weeks back, Hyundai Motor finally pulled the wraps off the all-new Santa Fe SUV for 2019.

Volvo Cars, the premium carmaker, has been recognized by the United Nations for its groundbreaking electrification strategy in the latest report from the UN’s Global Compact, the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative.

Ford and LEGO are celebrating Ford’s heritage by adding a 1968 Mustang fastback race car to the LEGO Speed Champions lineup.

Nissan strengthens its presence in the Visayas region with the opening of its new dealership in Dumaguete, Negros Oriental.

This Guy is the 30,000th Owner of a Ford Everest in the Philippines

Timoteo Pardillo, a 59-year old overseas Filipino worker (OFW) employed as a seaman, recently became the 30,000th customer of the current-generation Ford Everest in the Philippines.

Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) announces that it will voluntarily replace Takata passenger front airbag inflators of 10,461 vehicles of 2013 model of City, Jazz and Pilot sold in the Philippines from 2012 to 2015 as part of Honda’s precautionary global recall campaign concerning Takata front airbag inflators.

There’s a bright spot for German diesels as BMW announced that their 320d EfficientDynamics has been certified to have passed all legal emission requirements. The findings were published by the German Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA).

Roger Federer extends his successful partnership with Mercedes-Benz with the star serving as a global brand ambassador. Roger Federer has been a close partner of Mercedes-Benz for 10 years. The athletic career of the 36-year-old athlete is consistent, unparalleled and enduring: With 20 Grand Slam titles, 96 total titles and a record 302 weeks holding the number one ranking, Federer has set the standard in Men’s Tennis.

Every year the Federation Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) holds the FIA Sport Conference (FIA SC) which is attended by representatives from 245 FIA member organizations in 143 countries. The governing body of four-wheeled motorsports globally, the Paris-based FIA has chosen Manila to host this year’s annual meet.

Mercedes-Benz Philippines Offers First-Class Travel with Sprinter Luxury Coach (w/ Brochure)

Auto Nation Group, the exclusive distributor of Mercedes-Benz passenger cars and commercial vehicles in the country revealed the Sprinter Luxury Coach, a premium version of the three-pointed star’s popular and versatile passenger van.

The Japan Techno-Economics Society (JATES) has awarded Subaru Corporation the President’s Award for the development of the Subaru EyeSight driver assist system.

The first impression you get when you hear the word, “diesel” is that it’s easy on the pocket. True enough, if fuel economy and pump price are your only ownership considerations, then yes, that belief is true. However, car ownership is more than just squeezing out more kilometers per liter; it’s about the purchase price and routine maintenance cost as well. This is where gasoline engined vehicles tend to find an advantage. Putting this to the test, it’s time to see whether or not going diesel or going gas will save you more money in the long run.

Call it luck or destiny, but for the Iloilo-based government employee Melen Botin, it’s her faith that brought her to win the brand-new Isuzu mu-X at Lazada’s Online Revolution Sale during the grand raffle draw last January 14.

The combination of a high-performance sports car with the comfort of a luxury saloon has resonated well with customers in Asia Pacific in 2017. Over the course of last year, almost 600 second-generation Panamera vehicles were delivered in the Porsche Asia Pacific region, an increase of nearly three times compared to the previous year. The 718 Boxster and 718 Cayman also performed well, recording an increase in sales of 90 percent compared to the year before.

Michelin Philippines Opens Tyreplus: A Global Car Servicing Concept

Michelin Philippines announced the opening of Tyreplus, an international car servicing center concept which is part of the Michelin global network.

Ever thought about how you can make your commute more productive, perhaps by catching up on the things that matter to you? As you spend hours sitting in traffic, you may start to feel your time wasting away, but it doesn’t necessarily have to be the case.

Nine months into this Mazda3 Speed long-term test reveals one glaring thing: we’re just not driving it enough. Juggling seat time with other demo units in our garage, we clocked in just 5,513 kilometers in this Machine Gray-colored hatchback (about 612 kilometers per month). Having said that, time and time again, we’ve always come to prefer driving the Mazda3—it’s the perfect daily driver for those who love driving.

Hyundai Philippines Tweaks Prices Due to Excise Tax

Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI), the exclusive distributor of Hyundai vehicles in the Philippines has adjusted their pricing taking into account the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion or TRAIN law. After holding back last month, these new prices are effective February 15 and with it, carries an upward movement in the suggested retail price.

Ford Says Everest Raptor is a Strong Possibility

After showing the world an extreme performance version of its Ranger, the Ranger Raptor, Ford isn’t completely dismissing the idea of doing a Raptor version of its family-friendly Everest SUV as well.

Kicking off the Year of the Dog, PGA Cars Inc., the exclusive distributor of Porsche in the Philippines unveiled the all-new Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo. It’s been a year or so since its global launch, and now, the highly-coveted model is now here. The new Panamera Sport Turismo comes in 2 variants locally: the Panamera 4 Sport Turismo and the Panamera Turbo Sport Turismo.

Almost three years ago, Chevron Philippines, Inc. (CPI), the marketer of Caltex brand of fuels and lubricants brought out its Techron fuel additive in a concentrated form. Promising to clean engines inside-out (we’re one of the many happy users), Techron Concentrate Plus has only been available for gasoline engines, until now. Today, CPI is introducing the Techron D Concentrate—an ultra-high-performance diesel fuel system cleaner.

Dare to be Bold with Nissan Intelligent Mobility [ADVERTORIAL]

How many times do we wish we could be more—more confident, more exciting, more daring? How many times do we wish we could zoom away to who-knows-where? Or just go off-roading on a whim? Or even have the courage to take the tiniest parking spot left?

If you’re in the market for a Suzuki vehicle this February, then you’re still in luck. After managing to hold onto their 2017 pricing last January, Suzuki Philippines has largely managed to do the same this month thanks to existing inventory.

Suzuki Motor Corporation will be the title sponsor of the ASEAN Football Federation Championship once again, paving the way for another exciting edition of the region’s biggest and most-passionately supported football tournament in 2018.

Ford Philippines reported its best-ever January performance with retail sales rising 9 percent from a year ago to 2,737 vehicles, as its momentum from 2017 continued despite the implementation of the country’s new auto excise tax structure [Editor’s Note: Ford did not implement the new excise tax in January. They implemented a price hike in February].

Starting today, owners of Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles can bring their cars for service at the newly-opened service workshop facility at 1008 EDSA Greenhills.

Toyota Philippines Shows Range-Topping Hilux Conquest (w/ 14 Photos, Specs)

Toyota Motor Philippines is adding a new flagship variant to its Hilux pickup truck range called the Hilux Conquest. Remaining mechanically unchanged from the G model, it features aesthetic and convenience feature upgrades to make it more of a standout—perfect for those looking for a pickup truck that’s equal work and play.

Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) posted yet another banner year in 2017, closing with 73,590 units sold–its highest annual sales volume in its history.

Over 30 members of the Volkswagen Jetta Club Philippines and Volkswagen Golf GTS Sportwagen Pilipinas embarked on another memorable Sunday run, this time leading to Pico de Loro Cove in the coastal town of Nasugbu, Batangas.

Phoenix Petroleum launches today its upgraded fuels powered with Phoenix PULSE Technology.

Toyota Motor Philippines Confirms: Rush is Coming

Toyota Motor Philippines has finally confirmed: they are bringing in the Rush. Teased to the motoring media at an event highlighting the Japanese carmaker’s 16th consecutive triple crown, the Rush is Toyota’s first crack at the growing sub-compact SUV market.

Toyota announces the achievement of its 16th consecutive Triple Crown, maintaining its position as the number one brand in passenger car sales, commercial vehicle sales, and overall sales in the Philippines.

The Nissan Leaf was never a looker. Going back to the first-generation model, it looked dorky. With a shape likely dictated more by aerodynamic efficiency than head-turning good looks, it looked like a fish; a fish out of water in fact next to sophisticated looking family hatchbacks and cute-utes. Nonetheless, Nissan managed to move some 300,000 examples, cementing it as the world’s best-selling EV (take that, Tesla).

Subaru Set to Discontinue Boxer Diesel, Concentrate on Fuel-Saving Tech

In order to keep its iconic horizontally-opposed engines beating under future models to come, Subaru Corporation is turning to some cutting-edge technologies to make them more fuel efficient and environmentally-friendly.

SMC Asia Car Distributors Corporation (SMCACDC), the exclusive distributor of BMW in the Philippines, launched the all-new BMW X3, a car that is set to write the next chapter in its model line’s success story with an even more striking, dynamic design language, powerful yet also efficient drive systems, and luxurious appointments.

As the Philippine economy steadily grows, so does the demand for commercial vehicles such as light-duty trucks, considered to be the backbone of trade and commerce. According to consolidated figures of the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines, Inc. (CAMPI) and the Association of Vehicle Importers and Distributors, Inc. (AVID), more than 500,000 vehicles were sold locally in 2017, a 17.5 percent spike over 2016’s figure, with the commercial vehicle segment alone grew an incredible 26.4 percent in 2017.

Foton Philippines is ushering a new era of clean diesel engines by launching a range of vehicles powered by the Euro 4 compliant Blue Energy technology. Specifically engineered and built for Foton by Cummins, Foton Philippines has unveiled its “blue energized” models in both the passenger car and light-duty truck segments.

2018 Ford Ranger Raptor vs 2018 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 Diesel: Tale of the Tape

Ford says that the first-ever Ranger Raptor is unlike any performance truck the world has seen. Inspired by the grueling world of Baja desert racing, it’s not meant to just go over obstacles, but actually jump over them as well. Of course, one doesn’t have to look far to see that Chevrolet’s actually built their own hardcore version of the Colorado. Dubbed the ZR2, it’s a US-only model for now. But what happens if they do meet face-to-face on Manila streets? Well, this tale of the tape will tell.

Motor Image Pilipinas, Inc., the exclusive distributor of Subaru vehicles in the Philippines, gives you more reasons to celebrate the incoming Year of the Dog.

Admittedly, practicality is the least interesting reason to buy a car. There’s no giddiness in choosing that diesel-fed SUV over that swoopy turbocharged sportscar just because it saves you more gas. And yet, that’s the mindset that a vast majority of buyers will find themselves in come their next car purchase. Forget about saving the environment or feeding your enthusiast soul for that matter, it’s all about which one gives you more savings; which one extends your peso so that you can feed your family and meet the monthly financing dues of your new car at the same time. This is the sort of market the Nissan Leaf finds itself in.

Peugeot Philippines Completes 2018 Line-Up with All-New Traveller Premium MPV (w/ Specs)

Completing its new vehicle lineup for the year, Peugeot Philippines is launching the all-new Peugeot Traveller. Replacing the much-maligned Expert Tepee, the Traveller is made to look, feel, and drive like a premium MPV.

Launched last November, Peugeot Philippines brought in the all-new 3008—the brand’s fresh, bold approach to the compact SUV segment. While it defied SUV convention by focusing on elements such as driving dynamics, weight, and performance, fans clamored for the return of a diesel variant, something Peugeot has built a strong reputation for locally.

After showing off the Mazda6’s more mature, more upscale aesthetic at the 2017 Los Angeles Auto Show, the Japanese carmaker has finally shown how the same look applies to the Sports Wagon model.

Repair on the Go with Pioneer Adhesives' Automoto Car & Motorcycle Repair Kit

Mechanical breakdowns are always the worst thing that can happen to a motorist, be it on two or four wheels. And sometimes, machine failure is inevitable, even on relatively brand-new cars or motorcycles.

Two years after revealing that some locally available Nissan vehicles are affected by the global Takata airbag recall, Nissan Philippines, Inc. (NPI) is reminding its customers to have these effective airbags replaced. Through the service campaign, Nissan customers can have their airbags replaced at their Authorized Nissan Dealership of choice at no additional cost.

Kia may soon have a new Philippine distributor. In a disclosure made to the Philippine Stock Exchange, Ayala Corporation says that they are “considered to be the preferred bidder” to become the new exclusive distributor of Kia vehicles.

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