Subaru Philippines Closes 2009 with 56 Percent Growth

Motor Image Pilipinas (MIP), the exclusive distributor of Subaru in the Philippines, announced it capped off 2009 with sales of 942 units, marking a 56-percent growth—the biggest in the local automotive industry based on figures released by the Chamber of he Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines.

Subaru has been the fastest growing automotive brand in the country as it consistently increased sales every year since it opened in 2006, according to MIP.

In 2008, the company posted a 100-percent growth. Read more

Subaru Philippines Grows 96% in 1st Half of 2009

Sales of Motor Image Pilipinas (MIP) for the first half of the year reached 399 units, marking a 96 percent growth in performance. The exclusive distributor of Subaru in the country also reported the biggest sales jump among all major automotive brands based on the latest figures from the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines (CAMPI). Subaru is coming off from a 100 percent increase in sales in 2008 and continues to sustain its strong performance in 2009.

Motor Image’s sales from January to June of this year marked the strongest sales performance in the Philippine automotive industry which registered a modest growth of 4.4% based on the latest CAMPI figures. Subaru’s 96 percent growth in performance is the biggest so far in the automotive industry followed only by Mitsubishi which posted the biggest growth among CAMPI members at 27 percent. Subaru’s total sales of 399 units for 2009 almost doubled its sales during the same period in 2008. The strong sales performance of its compact SUV, the Forester keyed MIP’s growth despite the economic slowdown that has affected the automotive industry. Read more

Russ Swift to be Back at MIAS 2009; Subaru to Unveil New Impreza

Doughnuts. Parallel parking. Two-wheel maneuver. All these and more daredevil stunts world-famous precision driver Russ Swift will perform using the new Subaru Impreza at the Manila International Auto Show scheduled early April 2009.

Motor Image Pilipinas, the exclusive distributor of Subaru, is bringing back Swift to treat all car enthusiasts to a thrilling exhibit at the auto show scheduled on April 2-5 at the World Trade Center. Motor Image will also be unveiling the new Impreza Sedan WRX 2.5 Turbo and 2.0 models during the event.

Swift will be back to perform his trademark daredevil moves using the new Impreza Sedan and will try to set a new world record in “doughnuts” with the Impreza WRX STI. Swift currently holds an unbeaten Guinness World Record for parallel parking and was a two-time British Autofest champion and England’s Autotest team captain in 1982 and 1983. In 2004, he set a Guinness World Record for making 10 complete spins or “doughnuts” in just 16.07 seconds, a mere 1.6 seconds for each complete spin. Read more

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 (CAMPI). Subaru has been the fastest growing automotive brand since its arrival in 2006 and Motor Image has announced plans to expand its business in 2009.

Motor Image’s sales in 2008 marked the biggest increase in the automotive industry with an increase of 100 percent. The exclusive distributor of Subaru reported year-end sales figures of 602 units, doubling its output from 301 in 2007. The strong sales performances of its compact SUV, the Forester and its Impreza models keyed MIP’s growth despite the economic slowdown that affected the automotive industry in the last quarter of 2008. Read more

Motor Image Unveils the All-New Subaru Forester in the Philippines

The new Forester combines comfort, style and convenience to meet the demands of everyday driving.

With the all-new Subaru Forester, Motor Image proudly presents the third-generation of its award-winning cross-over Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV). Fresh from a complete redesign, this handsome new model boasts a bolder, sleeker design while all the features that won its predecessors international acclaim have been retained and enhanced. Improvements in design and comfort allow for a far more luxurious drive while exacting demands on safety, quality and capability make the all-new Forester the epitome of form and function. Read more

Subaru Rocks Manila International Auto Show 2008

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.

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