Honda Partners with UnionBank for OFW Car Remittance Program

In providing added convenience for Filipinos overseas, Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) partners with UnionBank of the Philippines (UBP) for its car remittance program. Honda and UnionBank recently signed a Memorandum of Agreement in bolstering the Honda CAREmittance program that provides Filipinos abroad online access when buying a brand new Honda vehicle for their…

Honda City Wins Awards in Subcompact Category

The Honda City is the country’s subcompact sedan of choice not only for the motoring critics but the general public as well. Winning back-to-back recognition from two premier award giving bodies in the motoring realm, the introduction of the 3rd generation City early this year is a ground-breaking treat for the industry.

The Honda City…

Lancer Assembly Back to Filipino Hands

The return of the Mitsubishi Lancer to Philippine assembly lines was marked with the relaunch of the 2010 Lancer EX a few weeks ago.

The sedan was unveiled as the 500,000th unit to roll off Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corp.’s (MMPC) Rizal plant since 1964, when it began manufacturing in the country under Chrysler Philippines…

Local Hyundai Distributor Unveils All-New 2010 Tucson

With its functional styling, solid build quality, a choice between fuel-efficient gasoline and common-rail diesel engines, and a price tag that’s hard to beat, the Hyundai Tucson has been a perennial hot-seller in the compact SUV stakes.

And while that state of affairs might cause some automakers to rest on their laurels, Hyundai had absolutely…

Police Warns of Increased Incidents of Car Theft this Christmas Season

A sports utility vehicle (SUV) and a van were stolen in Quezon City the night of December 15, 2009, police said Wednesday while warning the public against a rise in car theft during the holidays.

Senior Inspector Rodelio Marcelo, chief of the Anti-Carnapping Unit of the Quezon City Police District (QCPD-ANCAR), said the vehicles stolen were a white Toyota Fortuner (NAO-906) owned by Arnel Linipin, 40, and a white Nissan…

Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Achieves Milestone

May 5, 1964 marked a significant milestone in the Philippine automotive history as Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation or MMPC (then known as Chrysler Philippines) commenced the local production of models such as the Dodge Colt, Minica, Lancer and Cimarron. Since then, Mitsubishi has become a brand synonymous with quality and excellence. It…

Mitsubishi Philippines Targets 20% Share of RP Auto Market

Mitsubishi Motor Philippines Corp. (MMPC) is gunning for 20 percent market share in 2010 from the current 18 percent to cement its position as the country’s strong second biggest automotive player.

MMC executive vice-president Taizo Pat Furuhashi told Business Bulletin that they are eyeing to get 20 percent of the 132,000 auto sales target of…

Motolite Bags Isuzu Zero-Delay Award

Recognizing its reliability as an OE (original equipment) supplier for local automotive manufacturing companies, Oriental-Motolite Marketing Corporation was the recipient of a “Zero-Delay” Award from Isuzu Philippines Corporation. The award was given during the Isuzu Supplier Conference and Christmas Party held last November 20, at Manila Southwoods in Carmona, Cavite.

Because of Just-in-Time…

Philippine-Made Mazda3 Bags Award

For the third consecutive year, Philippine-built Mazda3 won the Thailand Initial Quality Study (IQS) in the mid-size car segment. This is according to a J.D. Power Asia Pacific Report which released the J.D. Power Asia Pacific 2009 Thailand Initial Quality Study.

The study, which measures problems customers experience with their new vehicle during the first…

Universal Motors Corporation Doubles Sales of Urvan

Universal Motors Corp., the local assembler and distributor of Nissan commercial vehicles, has sold 6,000 units of Urvan under its “Ur Van, Ur Business” program for entrepreneurs.

UMC vice president Elizabeth H. Lee said the company has doubled its sales since the launch of its program in 2006.

At 6,000 units, the program has…