Manila Auto Salon 2008 Video

Manila Auto Salon 2008 gathered under one roof, local and international manufacturers, distributors and dealers of the automotive aftermarket industry.  Incorporating two long-running events –

Custom Car Show and the Sport Truck Show with the Bike Show and 2nd Mobile Electronics and Technology Show, MAS 2008 is conceptualized and produced by…

Mazda Cars Confirm Fuel Efficiency

Mazda came out with excellent fuel economy ratings in a recent fuel efficieny test by the Department of Energy. Mazda3’s 2.0L version received a rating of 16.28 km per liter while its 1.6L version is 15.89 km per liter fuel efficient. Mazda6’s 2.5L was given a fuel efficiency rating of 15.20 km per liter….

The Mazda BT-50 2.5L 4X2 First Drive

Text and Photos by Sandre Lee Roque

Mazda Philippines has enjoyed long years of pride within their line-up of highly anticipated vehicles such as the Mazda 3, Mazda 6 and the head turning CX-9. Now the company has another ‘zoom-zoom’ product that pushes their market coverage towards hard-working businessman and farmers…

Local Car Industry Lists Reasons for Bullishness in 2009

Consider these: low car-to-people ratio, returning overseas workers who will be looking for new sources of livelihood, local banks still enjoying liquidity and the rising income of Filipinos.

These factors inherent to the Philippine market are what, local automakers say, kept them confident these days—even if their counterparts in…

CoTY-P Announces Car of the Year

After the strenuous testing and rigorous shakedown of all the participants in this year’s Car of the Year-Philippines (CoTY-P) search, the smoke of battle cleared and the Subaru Impreza STi emerged as the best among the best. The Impreza also bagged the Sports Car/Sedan category, inching out Mazda’s pocket rocket, the Miata MX-5.

Honda Breaks Ground in Nueva Ecija

Honda recently broke ground on the future site of Honda Cars Nueva Ecija (HCNE), its 26th full-service dealership in the country. Being true to its commitment in bringing world-class products and services closer to its customers, HCNE will soon rise along Barangay Luna, Santa Rosa, Nueva Ecija.

Strengthening Honda’s presence in Central Luzon, HCNE…

Demand for Vans, Pickups to Keep Local Carmakers Afloat in 2009

Demand for vans, utility vehicles, and pick-up trucks will keep the Philippine automotive industry afloat amid the anticipated economic slowdown in 2009.

Appetite for commercial vehicles will result in a four percent sales growth next year, lower than the industry’s year-to-date expansion of ten percent, the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines Inc. (CAMPI)…

2008 Autofocus Motorshow & Auto Expo Begins at the Fort

It has been considered as “one of the biggest and widest displays of 2008 models ever assembled in one venue” – there for the motoring public to see and test drive. The 2008 “AUTO FOCUS MOTORSHOW & AUTO EXPO” begins today at the Bonifacio Global City grounds and will last until December 1, and…

Toyota Phils Not Poised to Undertake Major Investments in 2009

Market leader Toyota Motor Philippines Corp. (TMPC) is only looking at equaling its 2008 performance for next year and is not expected to undertake new major investments.

This, as car companies in the country are said to be “cautiously optimistic” of industry prospects in 2009, projecting a 2-percent to 4-percent growth in…

CAMPI: Automotive Industry Seen to Grow 2-4% in 2009

The local auto industry is expected to grow by a slower rate next year due to the global economic downturn.

“For next year, growth maybe between two and four percent, down from this year’s 10-percent growth,” CAMPI president Elizabeth Lee said.

According to Lee, the local industry is better off than other countries which has been besieged by…