Petron Offers Free Service Check-Ups for Holy Week Travel
March 13, 2008 by · 1 Comment
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For the 22nd consecutive year this Holy Week, oil industry leader Petron Corporation will once again stage its Lakbay Alalay program as part of its public service during the annual exodus of motorists from Metro Manila to the provinces. Participating Petron Service Stations will offer free service checks on tire pressure, oil and radiator water level, and brakes inspection from February 24 to March 23. Motorists are encouraged to avail of the free safety checks to ensure their vehicles are roadworthy for worry-free travel. From Holy Wednesday (March 19) until Easter Sunday (March 23), Petron Lakbay Alalay will offer free roadside assistance inside the major tollways including the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX), South Luzon Expressway (SLEX), Star Tollway, and Coastal Road. The Petron Lakbay Alalay program offers free minor car repairs, first aid, emergency phone calls, radiator water, and Treats bottled water. Radio traffic reports courtesy of Petron will also keep motorists informed about driving conditions.
Toyota Batangas Wins Customer Service Award
March 13, 2008 by · Leave a Comment
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Toyota Motor Philippines Corporation (TMPC) recently concluded their 2008 Dealer Conference in Marco Polo, Cebu City. The annual conference is held to honor the outstanding performance of their dealerships, including individual and collective dealer efforts for Sales, After-Sales and Customer Service Operations for the previous year. Toyota Batangas City (TBC) was awarded with the prestigious President’s Customer Service Cup of Excellence while 10 dealerships from various parts of the country were awarded Outstanding Performers in Overall Dealer Operations for 2007.
Isuzu launches “Mix & Match” Promo for Global D-MAX
March 13, 2008 by · Leave a Comment
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Isuzu Philippines Corp. has a new treat for Global D-MAX buyers throughout the month of March. Called the ‘D-MAX Mix & Max’ promo, this latest Isuzu global D-MAX sales campaign is seen to further offer pickup buyers the best value for their money.
From March 5 to 31, all buyers of designated D-MAX variants can get as much as P25,000 worth of “Max-Cessorize” gift certificates, which are available in P5,000 denominations and can be used to buy genuine parts and factory-approved accessories, or pay for labor service, insurance, registration, chattel mortgage and rust-proofing. The GC’s may also be used to avail of discounts on a vehicle purchase from any authorized Isuzu dealership.
HCPI Launches the All-New 8th Generation Honda Accord
March 12, 2008 by · Leave a Comment
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Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) announced the arrival of the all-new 8th Generation Honda Accord in a luxurious setting inside the posh Hotel Sofitel (formerly, Westin Philippine Plaza). Featuring a bigger body shell and revolutionary technologies, the 8th generation Accord debuts in Honda showrooms nationwide beginning March 12, 2008.
"We aim to set the bar and further establish the standard in the luxury sedan segment. With its aggressive styling, powerful over-all performance and breakthrough technology, the new Accord takes up as an embodiment of luxury, comfort, power and prestige for which Honda has been known for," said Mr. Hiroshi Shimizu, HCPI‘s president and general manager.
Eroom LPG Autogas Conversion Kit is now in the Philippines
March 10, 2008 by · 1 Comment
Good News! The Korean LPG Conversion Giant EROOM is now here in the Philippines and has formed a tie-up with Coolmate Corporation.
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EROOM is Korea's no.1 LPG autogas converter and has converted for than 1 million vehicles both LPG and CNG. Starting as a campus laboratory in 2000, EROOM has enjoyed rapid growth since inititating its business activities in developing and spreading low-emission retrofit technologies. EROOM is the 1st company to ever retrofit Diesel to LPG.
CNG Buses Soon to Ply Metro Manila Routes
March 10, 2008 by · Leave a Comment
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Several buses will soon be plying their Metro Manila routes on compressed natural gas, and the government is poised to launch its alternative fuel project with free rides from Batangas and Laguna to the metropolis.
According to Mario Marasigan, director of the energy utilization and management bureau of the Department of Energy, 10 to 12 percent of the premature deaths in Metro Manila are caused by outdoor pollution, and 80 percent of the pollution is caused by vehicle emissions. The government is pressing the implementation of an alternative fuels program to solve this problem.
Marasigan said the government has tapped the private sector to implement the program using compressed natural gas, a clean and cost-efficient fuel that is being promoted for use by the public transportation sector.
Philippine Vehicle Sales Jump 14.3% in Jan-Feb 2008
March 9, 2008 by · Leave a Comment
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The auto industry continued to post strong sales figures this year as it chalked up double-digit growth in the first two months.
A joint report by the Truck Manufacturers Association (TMA) and the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines (CAMPI) showed that their combined January and February sales went up 14.3 percent compared with the same period a year ago.
Cube iTV Partners-up with Tsikot.com for Cable Automotive Show
March 8, 2008 by · Leave a Comment
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Infocom Technologies, Inc., a subsidiary of ePLDT, and Tsikot.com join forces to bring to Pinoy motoring enthusiasts Tsikot.Tv, a one-hour automotive show to be shown on Cube iTV Channel 67 in SkyCable and Home Cable. It will be shown daily, at the prime time slot of 8:30 - 9:30 PM.
Tsikot.Tv will provide the automotive content of the cable channel. The show will highlight videos of recent automotive events and shows, different car club activities, car reviews, auto-related DIY featurettes and buy and sell car classifieds. It will also show in the future featured “Tsikoteers” or Tsikot.com Community members and their rides.
New Guiness World Record Attempt: Largest Parade of Volkswagen Vehicles
March 7, 2008 by · Leave a Comment
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On April 6, 2008 the Philippines will be seeing the biggest gathering of Volkswagen Vehicles (of all kinds and makes) at the Quezon Memorial Circle from 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. The Volkswagen Club of the Philippines (VWCP) urges that Volkswagen owners to attend this big national and unprecedented event in which it will attempted to set a new Guinness Record.
Please be counted and be proud to put on our VWs a commemorative sticker which states that we are RECORD HOLDERS and PARTICIPANTS in this event which will be highlighted and recorded internationally.
Land Rover unveils the LRX concept
March 6, 2008 by · Leave a Comment
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Land Rover reveals an exciting vision of its future with the LRX concept – a bold evolution of Land Rover design that signals the brand’s shift into new areas of the market, while remaining true to its core values. As the company prepares to celebrate its 60th anniversary during 2008, the three-door LRX, with its more compact size, lighter weight and sustainability-focused technologies, clearly addresses the needs of a changing world and offers the potential of 120 g/km CO2 emissions.
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