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The Hot Air Balloon Festival Rises to Better Heights

  JUST the mere mention of the Hot Air Balloon Festival at Clark Global City brings to mind the eye-popping visual of larger-than-life gathering of hot air balloons in all shapes and sizes from all over the world. The sky is dotted with giant animals, happy faces, and other improbable flying objects alongside the classic striped hot air balloons. That ...

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The BBC: Bodacious, Black, Classy Suzuki Ertiga

  Suzuki Auto Philippines unveiled a special all classy black edition of its most popular MPV the Suzuki Ertiga last March 8, 2019 at the BGC Amphitheater. Upping the ante with its new design, the sleek overall appearance melds together with the elegance of the interior, establishing a harmonious balance between sophistication and modern style that will surely turn heads ...

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Cullinan: The Rolls-Royce of SUVs is now in the Philippines

Rolls-Royce and its trademark Spirit of Ecstasy has been the symbol of luxury and excellence for more than a hundred years now. The marque has become a universally accepted benchmark not only in the automotive industry but in almost everything else. Manufacturers often flaunt their products as “the Rolls-Royce of…” to emphasize its superiority or its luxurious advantages over its competition. ...

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Nissan Futures to Transform the Way We Drive and Live

Hung Hom, Kowloon Bay, Hong Kong. Studies show that by 2050 the human population will reach 9.9 Billion and that two out of three people will be living in cities. And this forecast is the reason why Nissan brought together industry leaders, government officials, company executives, and media representatives, including yours truly, for the seventh edition of Nissan Futures, which ...

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Foton PH is Ecstatic with their 2018 Truck Sales

“Last year, I asked my team if getting into the top 10 auto brands is feasible. Sabi nila, kayang-kaya. And true enough, we were able to deliver. I am beyond grateful because my vision for FOTON is now turning into reality.” said FOTON Motor Philippines Inc. President Rommel Sytin. Based on a consolidated report of the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers ...

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There’s Nobody like Jimny: The All-New Suzuki Jimny Finally Debuts in the Philippines

  Pioneer compact distributor Suzuki Philippines unveils another surprising innovation for the Filipinos with the All-New Jimny All-Grip Pro. The price of the all-new Jimny All-Grip Pro was revealed in a launch held at the BGC Amphitheater in Bonifacio Global City, The Fort, Taguig City last March 8. The launch itself is part of a three-leg activation, strategically mounted in ...

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Michelin Man Collaborates with Uniqlo’s UT T-Shirts

Michelin Tire PLC , the French tire manufacturer, has launched a collaboration with UNIQLO Co Ltd for its The Brands Masterpiece series from the Spring & Summer Collection of the UT T-shirt brand. The Brands Masterpiece series is a brand-collaboration project that uses logos or noted products from some of the world’s most famous companies as motifs. T-shirts featuring the ...

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Toyota Motor Philippines Helps Para Athletes Bring Honor To The Country

In the 2000 Paralympic Games held in Sydney,  made history when she brought home a bronze medal – a first for the Philippines. But before she brought pride to the country, Adeline Dumapong-Ancheta who contracted polio at an early age, used to push her wheelchair to the gym just to attend her trainings, rain or shine. Regular public transportation was a ...

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Ease Driving with Toyota Vios CVT

One frequently overlooked aspect in today’s vehicles is the difference between Automatic Transmission (AT) and Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). Whereas “stick-shift” or Manual Transmission (MT) cars are clearly set apart by their use of a clutch pedal to change the gears, the terms AT and CVT are often used interchangeably with each other. This similarity holds true to a certain ...

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Jeep brand continues to surprise the motoring enthusiasts

The Jeep brand continues to surprise audiences at this year’s Geneva International Motor Show. After setting a new global sales record in 2018, the Jeep brand welcomes 2019 as the year of an evolution that remains true to those core values that have been at the heart of the brand for almost eighty years. The Jeep brand has always pioneered new segments and ...

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