On a road trip that spanned over 1,000 kilometers, members of the mu-X Owners Philippines (muXOP) and their families, on board 20 units of the Isuzu mu-X SUV, successfully completed another epic adventure from April 27 to May 1, this time to the picturesque island province of Catanduanes.
Celebrating its 106th anniversary, the Land Transportation Office (LTO) held a motor show in order to showcase modern public utility vehicles or PUVs. One of the exhibitors is Foton, which showcased its new Transvan High Roof or Transvan HR.
Three Chevrolet dealers from the Philippines were among the twenty-three Chevrolet dealers recently named GM Southeast Asia Grandmasters during a ceremony held in Dubai last week.
Named after the largest gem-quality diamond ever found, Rolls-Royce shows off its first-ever SUV: the Cullinan. Built atop a bespoke platform, this all-new Rolls-Royce offers an experience you “couldn’t find in the SUV market.” Effortless, everywhere, the Cullinan is the Rolls-Royce built for younger, more adventurous customers.
When was the last time you saw an all-new vehicle being tested on Philippine roads? While it may be more common to see a quick run or two of camouflaged vehicles running around the automotive city of Santa Rosa, Laguna, Nissan seems to be going the distance with a much-awaited new vehicle.
In the market for a brand-new MINI? Well, you better get it before June 15 since British United Automobiles, the exclusive distributor and dealer of MINI has announced that by then, they’ll be increasing their prices up to 10 percent.
Honda Cars Philippines announces the availability of a second batch of Civic Type R as a response to the overwhelming market acceptance and persistent demand for Honda’s performance vehicle offering in the Philippines.
Senator Bam Aquino is now pushing for the suspension of the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion or TRAIN Law, The Philippine STAR reports. With inflation levels rising to 4.5 percent, the fastest in five years, it’s sending alarm bells in the legislative that they didn’t fully understand the full implication of TRAIN.
Save up to P 32,000 worth of monthly amortization fee on your next Ford car as Ford Philippines continues to offer this May its free first month amortization promo for select variants of its three best-selling vehicles: the Ford Everest, the Ford Ranger, and the Ford EcoSport.
Foton Philippines continues its partnership with the Philippine Athletics Track and Field Association (PATAFA) by having the 16-seater FOTON Traveller van as the organization's official service vehicle. The unit turnover ceremony was held last May 7, 2018 at the Philsports Complex in Pasig City.
Suzuki Philippines (SPH) continues to strengthen its foothold in the country with the inauguration of Suzuki Auto Taytay in Eastern Luzon. Initially a 1S satellite showroom in SM Taytay handling only sales, the new 3S dealership now serves as a one-stop shop that also offers spare parts and service.
It’s not even out in the market yet and the Toyota Rush scored one decisive victory over its newest rival, the Mitsubishi Xpander. The New Car Assessment Program for Southeast Asia (ASEAN NCAP) just awarded Toyota’s newest sub-compact SUV with a 5-star safety rating.
Tradeshow International, Inc., in cooperation with Shell Helix Ultra and GMA Network presents the 27th TransSportShow. The most recognized and enduring car show in the country, the 4-day motoring event will be held at the SMX Convention Center, Mall of Asia Complex from May 17-20, 2018.
Petron Corporation will be the official local fuel and oil sponsor of the FIA Sport Conference 2018 which will be held in Pasay City from June 4 to 6, 2018. This is the first time the event is taking place in Asia, and is being hosted by the Automobile Association Philippines (AAP) and supported by the Department of Tourism (DOT).
After the success of last year’s Drive to Paris program, Peugeot Philippines is offering the full Peugeot experience with the Drive to Paris 2 and Test Drive to Paris.
How much are you willing to pay for style? That’s likely the question facing any would-be Avanza Veloz buyer, Toyota’s new top-of-the-line small MPV. Commanding a P 65,000 premium over the Avanza 1.5 G, it offers unique bits (including the paint job) that finally won’t get it mistaken for a Grab car. But in this day and age when small 7-seater MPVs and SUVs fast becoming “the segment”, are these 2018 skin-deep changes worth it?
Buyers of the Mitsubishi Xpander: the wait is almost over. Mitsubishi says that first batch of the Xpander MPV has finally shipped from its state-of-the-art assembly plant in Bekasi, Indonesia and is heading to the Philippines.
Ford is continuing its quest to improve the quality of its Ranger pick-up truck. With a US market launch looming near (and an Asia-Pacific refresh out real soon), Ford is reminding everyone that their engineers have resorted to pretty extreme measures to make sure the reliability and durability of the Ranger is up to snuff.
The Philippine STAR reports that The Ayala Group is set to acquire a 65 percent stake in Columbian Autocar Corporation (CAC), the exclusive distributor of Kia vehicles in the Philippines. The agreement which is expected to be concluded within 60 days makes Ayala the distributor of the Korean automotive brand.
GAZ, Russia’s leading manufacturer of commercial vehicles is in the country through two partners: Gazelle Motors Corporation, the distributor of GAZ’s light commercial vehicles and ConEquip Philippines, Inc., the distributor of Ural.
Understanding that some Rush owners would want a bit more personalization, Toyota Motor Philippines is opening up an expansive accessories line-up for their brand-new SUV offering. While Toyota does offer a complete appearance TRD appearance kit for the likes of the Fortuner, Hilux, and even FJ Cruiser, they’re not doing the same for the Rush, at least not yet.
This Summer, Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC), takes its newest product offering: the RZ4E-equipped mu-X and D-Max on a nationwide tour until June 13.
Coming at the heels of the award for excellence in Customer Satisfaction in After-Sales in Asia-Pacific last February, Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI) adds two more feathers to its cap, winning honors from Hyundai Motor Company (HMC) in the commercial and passenger vehicle categories.
The small SUV segment is heating up with the arrival of the much-awaited Toyota Rush SUV. Priced competitively and speced well, it’ll go against the likes of the yet-to-be-released-to-customers Mitsubishi Xpander and the current de facto choice, the Honda BR-V. Naturally, we just had to see which one reigns supreme.
Toyota Motor Philippines is officially throwing its hat into the small SUV ring with the market introduction of the 2018 Rush. Aiming to capture first-time SUV buyers, the Rush comes packed with the carmaker’s QDR (Quality, Durability, Reliability) characteristics wrapped around a pleasantly modern, well-equipped vehicle.
Toyota Motor Philippines is welcoming the newest member of the family in the grandest possible way. This Saturday, May 5 to Sunday, May 6 2018, the country’s number one automotive brand wants people to see, feel, and experience the all-new Toyota Rush at the Toyota Rush Fair.
Solar Transport and Automotive Resources (STAR) Corporation, the exclusive distributor of BYD vehicles in the country announces low all-in or 0 percent interest on some of its vehicles to negate the price increase brought about by TRAIN.
Chosen from a field of 40 all-new or significantly improved interiors, Wards Auto, a US-based organization that’s been covering the automotive industry for over 80 years has revealed the 2018’s 10 Best Interiors.
How does Land Rover celebrate 70 years of all-terrain adventures and global expeditions? Make a man walk in the French Alps. And no, no Land Rover broke down this time.
Instead, it’s about having renowned snow artist Simon Beck recreate the first sketch for the original Land Rover. This time though, it’s not being done in the sand of Red Wharf Bay as Maurice Wilks first did, but on the side of a mountain. Oh, and the snow art stretches over 250 meters.
Simon Beck, who specializes in creating geometric outlines on foot, braved sub-zero temperatures to create the Defender outline 2,700 meters up at La Plagne in the French Alps. It took 20,894 steps and 16.5 kilometers to produce the high-altitude art.
“Making my snow art requires endurance, accuracy and strength – all attributes shared with the Defender. Its iconic shape is so simple and recognized across the world; this must be the most recognizable piece of art I’ve ever made,” said Beck.
“Land Rover is an iconic brand around the world and the outline of the Defender is instantly recognizable. To reach the landmark of 70 years is truly special and we will mark it with a year of celebrations that represents Land Rover's ‘Above and Beyond’ spirit and honors the people behind the world’s favorite SUVs,” said Prof. Dr. Ralf Speth, Jaguar Land Rover CEO.
Caltex Fuel Your School, the multi-awarded fuel-to-donate program that has helped thousands of teachers and millions of students in public high schools, is now going to the areas of La Union, Ilocos Sur, Ilocos Norte, Abra, Benguet, and Mt. Province.
Giving the underprivileged youth a chance to build a better life through education, Petron Corporation, led by its corporate social responsibility arm Petron Foundation, celebrates the graduation of its Tulong Aral ng Petron (TAP) scholars from different academic levels in schools across the country.
Jaguar and Land Rover are the quintessential British premium brands, known for cutting-edge design and unparalleled craftsmanship. Under Coventry Motors Corporation (CMC), the country’s new and exclusive distributor of Jaguar Land Rover, these will be brought to life with exceptional customer experience.
One of the first cars that I ever drove was a Honda Civic and compared to the other cars my family had at the time, I loved its feel. In this regard, I had high expectations for the Jazz. My initial doubts were not just about its size, but about how functional it can be for someone like me—a daily driver, likely to be caught in traffic 80 percent of time, with an allergy towards tight parking spaces and with little patience towards road hoarders.
The world’s safest truck is now even safer. Auto Nation Group, Inc. (ANG), general distributor for Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicles in the Philippines, recently introduced the heavy-duty Mercedes-Benz Actros truck with the second generation of Active Brake Assist.
On the fence on whether you should get that brand-new Subaru? Well, this special deal brings back the prices of selected Subaru models back to pre-TRAIN prices until the end of May 2018.
Crossovers are a dime a dozen these days and for most brands, this is the direction to take. It’s no different for BMW. The German carmaker has officially launched the much-anticipated new member of its X family, the first-ever 2018 BMW X2.
The 2018 season of the Miata Cup takes off this April as members of the Miata Club Philippines race for championship points in the five different classes of the series. The first two rounds of the season were held at the Clark International Speedway.
In partnership with Marvel Studios’ Avengers Infinity War, Petron is offering avid collectors the opportunity to start another collection with their Avengers Infinity War Desk Collectibles. Made from high-quality die-cast metal, these collectibles are highly functional and very affordable.
Suzuki Philippines (SPH) finishes the first quarter of 2018 with the highest year-to-date (YTD) vehicle sales in the entire Philippine automotive industry.
After all the negative flack diesel has been receiving, particularly in Europe, Bosch says they’ve developed the technology that can potentially save it. A report by Bloomberg News says that the German company has made a way to cut diesel emissions to meet the stringent 2020 legal limits.
Nissan is taking its “tough and smart” Navara to the next level with the Navara OFF-ROADER AT32. Sold in European markets, the Navara OFF-ROADER AT32 is a factory-modified version of Nissan’s venerable pickup truck complete with a warranty.
Ford Australia has been slapped with a AUD 10 million (~ PHP 393 million) fine by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACC) for the company’s “unconscionable conduct” for failing to address complaints over its PowerShift automatic transmission.
