While the Philippine automotive industry experienced a fruitful 2023, Honda Cars Philippines Inc. (HCPI) had a strong performance in terms of sales of its leading cars in the market today. This was cited by HCPI lady president Rie Miyake when she hosted their recent Media Thanksgiving last week at the Blue Leaf in Taguig City. “Honda finished strong with over …
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GWM Philippines is offering the all-new Tank 300, the first five-door, off-road-oriented SUV in the Philippines representing a new foray for the Chinese automaker that has built its reputation for offering credible and well-priced alternatives to Japanese hybrid crossovers. Unlike other SUVs of this size, the Tank 300 uses a ladder-frame chassis with a 160mm by 130mm cross section that …
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A former habal-habal rider who now plies the busy thoroughfares of Metro Manila as a professional moto-taxi serviceman was chosen as one of Move It’s top riders in 2023 during the company’s recent year-end celebration at the Philippine Sports Arena. The 58-year-old Placido Parallag Jr. navigated the chaotic streets of Metro Manila as a habal-habal rider for decade until he …
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Philippine Overland Expedition (PHL-OX) 2024 is guaranteed to take extreme 4×4 racing and overlanding to the next level with the introduction of more challenging obstacles, the inclusion of international-spec 4×4 rigs, and the opportunity for non-competitors to experience General Nakar in Quezon Province like never before. PHL-OX 2024 is truly an adventure for the brave. Now on its second year, …
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Zachary ‘Zach’ David had a successful debut in the Formula Regional Middle East Championship certified by FIA (FRMEC) recently with a podium and 2- point scoring finishes during the season opener at Yas Marina Circuit. After Round 1, Zach currently sits 6th in the Overall driver’s standings and 3rd in the Rookie Cup going into Round 2 at the same …
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The 1st Butch Gamboa Memorial SPMJ Forum was held recently with BPI lead economist Emilio Neri, Jr. as the main resource person sharing his insights on the economic outlook for 2024, citing how these will impact the automotive industry at the PITX Conference Room in Paranaque City. Other several BPI officials attended the event such as Loans chief Dennis Fronda …
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The 1st JBL Golf Cup was held successfully with the participation of various media personalities and other guests last Jan. 12 at the Eastridge Golf & Country Club in Binangonan, Rizal. JBL Country Head Larry Secreto was overwhelmed with support of all the company’s friends as he welcomed them just before the start of the whole day fun golf. “Thank …
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A record total of 429,807 new vehicles were sold last year as announced in a joint report of the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines, Inc. and the Truck Manufacturers Association (TMA). This is 21.9% growth in total sales and well above the revised 2023 sales forecast of 423,000 units announced by CAMPI in August 2023. Passenger cars accounted …
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Tuason Racing, the premier motorsports organizer in the Philippines, celebrated its 25th anniversary by reminiscing its thrilling achievements and innovative contributions to the racing world in a simple ceremony last week at the Palm Country Club in Alabang. “Tuason Racing is all about innovation. We want to be able to provide ‘always better, win-win solutions’ to everyone around us,” founder …
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SM Foundation team led by Executive Director for Health & Medical Program Ms. Connie Angeles is joined Caloocan City Health officials at the turnover of the Brgy 118-120 Health Center. A few days before New Year’s Day, SM Foundation turned over to the City Government of Caloocan a transformed Brgy 118-120 Health Center, bringing the number of Wellness Centers to …
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