Motoring

Nissan Philippines introduced its two most iconic models –  the all-new Nissan Z and the new GT-R – in a sizzling launch recently at the podium parking lot of the Ayala Malls Manila Bay in Paranaque City. Thousands of guests who braved the driving rains to watch the movie “Gran Turismo” earlier were herded later into the parking lot right …

Getting  a Ford Ranger is now so easy and affordable as Ford Philippines brings back its Ford Truck Month where customers can get as much as P50,000 cash discount or even an all-in low downpayment of P98,000 or a low monthly payment of P11,111.  From September 4 to 30, 2023, Ford is extending a wide array of cash discounts, all-in …

Premium Overland Outfitters made the growing numbers of off-roaders very happy with the official introduction of world-renowned Rival 4×4 in the country last week at the Esplanade in Pasay City. It was sales director Alex Perez who welcomed Dmytro Chernychenko, head of Rival Middle East who made a presentation of their Russian-made products that are now being distributed all over …

Gateway Motors Group extended its dealership of Hyundai vehicles all the way to its main hub in Cebu when they officially broke ground its upcoming showroom in Talisay recently together with the top officials of the Hyundai Motor Philippines Inc. (HMPH). Gateway Motors executive vice president Michael Goho welcomed last month the visiting Hyundai officials composed of HMPH president  Dong …

Jetour Philippines held the 1st JAPI Aftersales Skills Competition recently that aimed to promote camaraderie within the dealer network while showcasing the highest standards of aftersales service.  Representatives from each dealership underwent written examinations to test their knowledge about the Jetour product lineup and the brand’s values and standard operating practices.  The JAPI technical team then conducted practical exercises to …

Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) and the Jacobo Z. Gonzales Memorial School of Arts & Trade (JZGMSAT) signed a memorandum of agreement renewing its partnership for quality education and knowledge-sharing. Led by IPC president Tetsuya Fujita and IPC executive vice president Shojiro Sakoda, they turned over a new 4-post lifter with wheel aligner, and one unit of Isuzu D-Max pick-up, to …

The Guinness Book of World Records on the “Largest Ensemble of Car Horns” is now being held by a Philippine car club after it broke the former record last Sunday (Aug. 27) under the watchful eyes of a Japanese adjudicator sent by the world organization to witness the event. A total of 1,077 mid-size sport utility vehicles under the Ford …

MINI Asia and MINI Philippines launched with great fanfare the MINI Convertible Seaside Edition and the MINI Clubman Untold Edition last week at the MINI Bonifacio Global City Showroom in Taguig City. Currently the world’s only premium convertible in the compact car segment, the MINI Convertible embodies individual open-air driving pleasure. In the MINI Cooper S, 10 of the only …

Autobot Offroad Philippines successfully held its Autobot Jamboree 2023, a 2-day off-road, overlanding and camping activity that gathered a record 145 participating rigs in Agno, Pangasinan. Autobot Offroad PH president and CEO Randy Lao was overjoyed with the number of participants. “There were 170 people who registered the week before the event and we had to limit the number of …

Franz Decloedt, the former marketing director of Astara Philippines since March this year, has been promoted as the new brand head of GAC Motor, while Timmy Naval-de Leon has been designated in his former position. Decloedt will be at the helm of GAC Motor’s brand operations, overseeing strategic sales and marketing initiatives, and contributing to the brand’s continued success. He …