Toyota invests additional P5.4B in RP plant
January 31, 2008 by · Leave a Comment
Toyota Auto Parts Philippines Inc. (TAP), a subsidiary of Toyota Motor Philippines Corp. (TMPC), has invested an additional P5.4 billion for the expansion of its plant in Santa Rosa, Laguna.
In an interview at the sidelines of the Toyota Thanksgiving party held Monday night at the Sofitel Hotel, Toyota vice president Rommel Gutierrez said the new facility is expected to be operational by August this year.
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The Internet Marketing Bootcamp: Learn the Industry Trends
January 31, 2008 by · Leave a Comment
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In recent years, the Internet has become a potent tool for selling products or services. It has also openedemployment and income-generating opportunities to many Filipinos. So much so, Internet marketing has become the latest buzzword in the online sphere.
A series of seminars aims at sharing basic information on the creative and technical aspects of Internet Marketing. The “Internet Marketing Bootcamp” will run for six consecutive weeks from January 26 to March 1, 2008. Each session will be held from 8 a.m. to 12 noon at RCC Center, Shaw Boulevard, Pasig City.
Toyota Positive in Bagging 40% of RP Auto Market in 2008
January 28, 2008 by · Leave a Comment
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Toyota Motors Philippines Corp. is eyeing to capture an industry-leading 40 percent of the automotive market this year as the Japanese auto giant continues to expand its product line.
In an interview over the weekend, Rommel Gutierrez, TMP vice president, said Toyota is confident it can increase its market share by two percentage points this year.
New Record is 1,402.4 kms on One Full Tank of Petron Xtra Unleaded
January 26, 2008 by · Leave a Comment
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24 January 2008. A new fuel economy record was set on January 18 in the Petron Xtra Mile Challenge Champions Edition with the winning car logging in a total distance of 1,402.4 kilometers on one full tank of Petron Xtra Unleaded.
Traversing the length of Luzon from Bangui just next to the resort town of Pagudpud in Ilocos Norte, all the way down to the southernmost tip in Matnog, Sorsogon, and then turning around to stop in Bgy. Bonifacio in the town of San Fernando, Camarines Sur, brothers Emilio “Tootsie” and Emmanuel “Mansu” Zayco broke their own prior record in a Honda Jazz 1300 automatic transmission sponsored by Honda Cars Kalookan.
Volvo Welcomes 2008 with Dynamic Deals
January 25, 2008 by · Leave a Comment
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Volvo welcomes the New Year with very attractive ownership packages for the Volvo S60 T5 and Volvo XC70. It’s now easier to own these dynamic vehicles through the 48 months-to-pay 0% interest Easy Ownership Package.
For as low as PhP39, 937.50*, one can drive home the refined robustness of the Volvo XC70. Trek through the wild outdoors or enjoy a city drive with the XC70 Cross Country’s safe and versatile shell. Muscular and able with its 210 hp at 5000 rpm, power is ready with a light step on the pedal as its Light pressure turbo 5-cylinder engine kicks in. With the rare 40% down payment, 48 months-to-pay at 0% interest Easy Ownership Package, the thrill of owning a Volvo is too tempting to resist.
2008 Honda Accord Bags Awards For Safety
January 25, 2008 by · Leave a Comment
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January 23, 2008 - The 2008 Honda Accord‘s superior safety performance has received 5-star frontal crash safety rating from the National Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA) for both driver and front passenger. NHTSA is a U.S. Government agency, part of the Department of Transportation, responsible for setting safety standards and verifying compliance by automobile manufacturers. NHTSA utilizes crash-rating dummies, representing an average sized adult, to identify impact on passengers during frontal collision. Frontal star ratings indicate the likelihood of a serious head and chest injury to the driver and front passenger. Five-star rating, the highest rating possible, represents 10% or less chance of serious injury.
Ford and North Face Extends Nepal Promo
January 25, 2008 by · Leave a Comment
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Promo Extended to January 31, 2008.
Ford Escape and The North Face gear you up for the ultimate weekend in Annapurna, Nepal.
Ford Escape The North Face Package gets you ready to conquer the outdoors. The Ford Escape is loaded with a Yakima roof rack and The North Face signature seats and insignia. Drive it home with a full set of The North Face equipment worth P80,000 for the XLT 4×4 and P60,000 for the XLS 4×2. Either package can win you a trip to Annapurna, Nepal. No doubt, your ultimate weekend getaway is complete with Ford Escape and The North Face.
CAMPI Breaks 100,000-Benchmark in 2007
January 23, 2008 by · Leave a Comment
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The Philippine automotive industry sold more than 108,000 units of vehicles last year, the first time in 10 years that the auto industry surpassed the 100,000-benchmark, the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines, Inc. (CAMPI) disclosed.
Sales registered in 2007 is 18.4 percent more than what was sold in 2006. CAMPI President and Universal Motors Corp. Senior Vice-President for Marketing Elizabeth Lee said the increase in sales was due to a number of marketing activities, including the staging of the 1st Philippine International Motor Show.
Toyota Philippines Celebrates its 6th Triple Crown Feat with a Promo
January 23, 2008 by · Leave a Comment
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Toyota Motor Philippines Corporation (TMP) starts 2008 auspiciously by bagging its 6th consecutive Triple Crown title. The Year 2007 saw the automotive company grabbing the number one position for the Passenger Car segment, Commercial Vehicle segment, and overall sales.
To celebrate this mean feat and to show its appreciation to its customers, TMP launches its Triple Crown Raffle Promo from January 12 to February 29. All of Toyota’s January and February customers get a chance to win any of Toyota’s bestselling vehicles.
MMDA Pledges Traffic on Edsa to Improve This Year
January 20, 2008 by · Leave a Comment
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Chairman Bayani Fernando of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) yesterday said traffic along Edsa and in six other major roads in Metro Manila is expected to dramatically improve with the implementation of several new traffic engineering projects this year.
He said the MMDA is set to resume shortly the construction of a footbridge in Eastwood, Libis in Quezon City where a spate of vehicular accidents involving pedestrians has been recorded for several years now due to hordes of pedestrians spilling over the streets, and dangerously moving across the other side oblivious to oncoming and speeding vehicles.
