2008 Auto and Bike Show Heats Up Summer
April 27, 2008 by Tsikot · Leave a Comment
The 2008 Auto and Bike Show, featuring an exhibition of the latest and brightest cars and bikes, a show by Kitchie Nadal and fashion show, will further heat up the summer season on May 9, 2008 at the hippest venue nowadays, the San Miguel by the Bay at the SM Mall of Asia.
The car and bike show features various contest categories: Best of Show, Best in Paint, Best Interior, Best Engine Display, Best in Racing Set-Up, Best in Body Kits, Best European, Japan, Best Honda, Toyta, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Ford, Nissan, Subaru, Best SUV, Best Sports Trunk, Best Stock, Best in Vintage Car, Best Car Club, People’s Choice Award, Best in Sound Off Pro and Best Motorcycle.
The event is presented by the Philippine Red Cross, the SM Mall of Asia, Coca Cola, San Miguel by the Bay and Fax Parcel N Print and various other minor sponsors.
Tsikot.com is an official e-Media Partner of the 2008 Auto Bike Show. Discuss the event at the 2008 Auto Bike Show Thread at the Tsikot Forums
LTO Taps Hi-Tech Tools vs Car Thieves, Smugglers
April 25, 2008 by Tsikot · Leave a Comment
Car smugglers and car thieves, beware.
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) and the Bureau of Customs (BOC) have adopted modern technology to counter the illegal activities of these criminal specialists.
Land Transportation chief Alberto Suansing said imported vehicles will only be registered by the LTO after an interconnectivity program, known as the Certificate of Payment Authentication and Verification System (CPAVS), validates that the owner has paid the necessary taxes and duties to the BOC.
Mazda Announces Price Adjustment for the 2008 Mazda3
April 24, 2008 by Tsikot · Leave a Comment
Prospective buyers of the 2008 Mazda3 have only until April 30, 2008 to avail of the Mazda3’s 1.6L variants at their current retail prices. Starting May 1, 2008 there will be a price increase on the popular Mazda3; i.e. the Mazda3 S 1.6li, the Mazda3 V 1.6li and the sporty 1.6Li-V no price increases are scheduled for the Mazda3 R 2.0li variant at this time.
The Mazda3 is the winner of over 60 awards from motoring journalists worldwide among them the Driver’s Choice Award, RBC Car of the Year and Editor’s Most Wanted Car. Both the media and the general public alike agree that the Mazda3 sets new standards for style, comfort and pure driving pleasure. The Mazda3 comes in two exciting body forms the sporty yet elegant sedan and the youthful and aggressively-styled Hatchback. Either way you get the same high-quality feel that only a Mazda can deliver. The Mazda3 2008 edition features clear external enhancements like the lower air intake opening now reshaped to better resemble the typical “Mazda five-point face” and the front fascia and bumper now sport a floating foglight design.
Viking Cars Launches All-New Volvo XC70 AWD Freedom Destination Drive
April 23, 2008 by Tsikot · Leave a Comment
Volvo’s All-New Volvo AWD will literally go places as Viking Cars, Incorporated (VCI), authorized dealer and distributor of Volvo cars in the Philippines, launched the All-New Volvo XC70 AWD Freedom Destination Drive. Primarily designed for members of the motoring media, the campaign was introduced last April 15, 2008 at the Volvo Makati showroom. Representatives from the motoring beat were invited to an exclusive preview of the reincarnated Volvo XC70 and the launch of the 7 Destinations campaign.
Stemming from the XC70s rugged capability, the Freedom Destination Drive aims to bring media ambassadors to seven distinct destinations this summer and give them a feel of the many changes Volvo made to the All-New XC70 AWD. This summer adventure will not only test the journalist’s skill in driving but in photography as well. Each Freedom test drive participant shall be given a manual camera to take snapshots with of what they think best captures the campaign theme “Life is Better Lived Together”.
Test Drive a Mazda3 and Win a MacBook Air
April 20, 2008 by Tsikot · Leave a Comment
Starting April 11 to May 16, 2008 when you test-drive or purchase any Mazda3 vehicle you’ll get a chance to win the newest ultra-thin and ultra-portable laptop from Apple in Mazda3’s Drive on Air promo.
Simply test-driving any Mazda3 variant in any of Mazda’s dealerships qualifies a customer to receive one (1) promo coupon for a chance at the latest MacBook Air. Additional raffle coupons will automatically be given through purchase, and will increase corresponding to the chosen Mazda3 variant—i.e. drive home a Mazda3 1.6L and get four (4) extra raffle coupons, and by purchasing a Mazda3 2.0L an additional six (6) raffle coupons will be given to you.
Winners may only win once in the promo. In the event that the same name is drawn more than once, the customer automatically gets the prize of higher value. The grand prize of one MacBook Air laptop will be drawn on May 23, 2008 at the Y&R Philippines 20/F Yuchengco Tower RCBC Plaza, Ayala Ave. cor. Sen. Gil Puyat Ave., Makati City, so all entries must be dropped on or before May 16, 2008 at the drop boxes located at any of the Mazda dealerships.
Honda Opens Training Facility for Traffic Safety Education
April 14, 2008 by Tsikot · Leave a Comment
Honda Safety Driving Center (HSDC) formally opened its doors to the public in a simple ceremony at its training facility in Bicutan, Parañaque. DOTC Secretary Leandro Mendoza and LTO Chief Alberto Suansing led the government, media and private sector representatives in formally declaring the facility open in accepting Filipino riders and drivers who are interested in learning motorcycle riding and automobile driving right away.
HSDC was set up from a seed fund donated by Asian Honda Motor Company of Thailand, Honda Philippines, Inc. (motorcycle arm) and Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (automobile arm). It is a non-stock, non-profit foundation geared at promoting traffic safety education in response to the growing number of road accidents and fatalities.
On hand to witness the ceremony were Hideo Chiba, GM of Driving Safety Promotion Center, Honda Motor Co., Ltd (Japan), Yoshihisa Saito, Managing Director of Singapore Safety Driving Center and Alaksh Phornprapha, Managing Director of A.P. Honda (Thailand).
First Fil-Am Drift King to Grace Philippine Race Wars
April 11, 2008 by Tsikot · Leave a Comment
Lance Feliciano, the youngest and first ever licensed professional Filipino-American Drifting Race Champ will be coming to Manila soon to participate in the 1st Philippine Race Wars (PRW) at the Clark Freeport Zone on April 26, 2008 from 7:00AM to 1:00AM the following day.
Lance Feliciano made history last October 2006 by being the only Fil-Am licensed professional Drifting racing champ among 38 licensed U.S. professionals from across America. Currently, Lance is also the youngest professional racer in the world of Drifting. In a press release by Drift & RWD sports magazine, he was named as “one of the next superstars to watch in 2007.” Lance is fast becoming an icon in the Drifting arena.
Philippine Race Wars 2008 is the first motorsports lifestyle event in the country, inspired by ‘Hot Import Nights’ events held in the United States. It will feature event zones such as The RACE: A 400-meter track where competitors go head-to-head and quench their need for speed, TIME ATTACK: An autocross course of approximately 200 square meters, DRIFT: Professional drifters will be featured to demonstrate drifting techniques learned both here and abroad, and EXPO: Motor sports fans will get their fill of stock cars from the country’s leading car manufacturers.
Tsikot.com Live at the Manila International Auto Show 2008
April 7, 2008 by Tsikot · Leave a Comment
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See more Tsikot at the Manila International Auto Show 2008 Photos
Tsikot.com extended its community beyond cyberspace by setting up booth at the recently concluded 4th Manila International Auto Show last April 3 to 6 at the World Trade Center. Being a media partner of the event, tsikot.com was given its first chance to foray into the world of auto shows, bringing its visibility off the web and into the real world, beyond mere EBs and short events.
Though it was hard work to literally set up and keep shop for four whole days, it was well worth the effort, time and expense. In a way, we had an extension of the ’sense of community’ for old and new members alike by giving them a home in the premises of the cavernous WTC — where they were able to meet other ‘tsikoteers’, take photos with Ms. Tsikot, buy certain merchandise or win some at the Tsikot.com Auto Quiz Show.
They say that a picture speaks a thousand words (as the cliche goes), so let the following photos speak a million more!
See more Tsikot at the Manila International Auto Show 2008 Photos
Photos by Jay-Ar Arquizar of Tsikot.com
Subaru Rocks Manila International Auto Show 2008
April 6, 2008 by Tsikot · Leave a Comment
Motor Image Pilipinas (MIP), the exclusive distributor of Subaru automobiles, treated all Subaru fanatics to a thrilling exhibit at the Manila International Auto Show held last April 3 to 6 at the World Trade Center. The event marked the official introduction of the 2008 Impreza WRX STI to the Philippine market. MIP also showcased a prototype of the Impreza Group N rally car that would be available for race enthusiasts to purchase.
World renowned precision driver Russ Swift made a return and showcased his daredevil moves, this time using the new Subaru Impreza line up. The Manila International Auto Show turned blue once again with the host of Subaru activities and surprises that were lined up for both Subaru fans and public alike.
Motorists Advised to Avoid C-5-Kalayaan Intersection
April 6, 2008 by Tsikot · Leave a Comment
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority has advised motorists to avoid the southern portion of the C-5- Kalayaan Avenue intersection in Makati City where an elevated U-turn roadway is being constructed, with completion expected in three months.
MMDA traffic operations center chief Roberto Esquivel said motorists could avoid the traffic jam in the area by taking alternate routes like Edsa.
