Despite Crisis, Ford Unveils Longer SUV

Despite the economic slowdown and fuel price swings, Ford Group Philippines recently launched its 2009 Expedition that is 14 inches longer than the previous model.

Those extra inches cost P100,000 as the 2009 Expedition Eddie Bauer Extended Length version carries a sticker price of P3.099 million, a Ford Philippines official said yesterday.

The previous Expedition models sell…

Flat Philippine Sales for Full-Size Ford Vehicles Expected

Ford Group Philippines expects to sell the same number of its full-size car models this year amid a global economic slump.

The auto maker on Friday launched tweaked car versions that can accomodate a higher biofuel blend.

But the sports utility vehicle 2009 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer EL and the 2009 Ford E-150 Club Wagon van will…

Mitsubishi Philippines Remains Positive for 2009

With 2008 total vehicles sales of 124,449 falling slight short of the projected industry forecast of 125,000 units, last year’s total vehicle sales performance have increased by a modest 5.6% from 2007.   This is in spite of the global financial crisis which hit during the last quarter.   Even before the worldwide financial crisis, automotive sales…

Subaru Sales in the Philippines Doubles in 2008

Motor Image Pilipinas (MIP), the exclusive distributor of Subaru in the Philippines reported a year-end sales performance of 602 units, marking an increase of 100 percent from 2007. It also registered the biggest growth in performance in the Philippine automotive industry based on the figures released by the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines…

Isuzu D-Max Places in 2009 Dakar Rally

The Isuzu D-Max has added the Dakar Rally to its impressive resumé, finishing 11th overall among 177 participating cars, which included such brands as Volkswagen, Hummer, BMW and Opel. Needless to say, the D-Max–piloted by Australian Bruce Garland and navigated by Japanese Harry Suzuki–was also the best diesel pickup in the 2009 staging of the…

Mazda Clubs Feted at Zoom Fest at the Fort

On the occasion of Valentine’s Day, Mazda Philippines celebrated its 5th Anniversary

Zoom Fest at The Fort open grounds on February 14 and 15.  It was a weekend to remember for Mazda club members, the motoring media, drifting enthusiasts and the general public.

Guests were given a special treat as Mazda car owners and modifiers showed…

Mazda Philippines Rolls Out Mazda BT-50 – TRS Drift Team

Living up to its Zoom-Zoom mantra of spirited performance and pure driving excitement, Mazda Philippines recently unveiled its Mazda BT-50 Drift Truck, in collaboration with the Tuason Racing School (TRS).

“The Mazda BT-50 drift truck is a great way to showcase the toughness and handling of our new pick-up truck”, Prudz Castillo, Brand Manager, Mazda Philippines…

Auction-Manila Presents Car Show and Selling Event

Auction Manila will be presenting “The Great Rides, Great Buys @ Auction Manila” on February 27, 28 and March 1, 2009 at HK Sun Plaza along Macapagal and Roxas Boulevard.

The three-day event will feature the “Great Rides Car Show”, real-time and live internet car auctions, the “Auction Manila Warehouse Party”, stage performances, a fashion…

Audi Philippines Upbeat on Higher Sales for 2009

The Philippine unit of German car maker Audi AG is looking at selling 50% more units this year, following the launch of its new showroom, new models and continued demand from the high-end market.

“The new Audi Terminal in Alabang will play a major part in achieving this, as well as the exciting lineup of Audi…

Manila International Auto Show Slated on April 2 – 5, 2009

Expected to be the biggest motoring event of the year, the Manila International Auto Show 2009 will reel off on April 2 to 5 , 2009 at the World Trade Center in Pasay City.

Organized yearly by Wordlbex Services International, MIAS 2009 will highlight the Russ Swift Precision Driving Stunt Show, the Motul Nismo 350Z JGTC…