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 ...
Read More »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 ...
Read More »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 ...
Read More »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 ...
Read More »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 ...
Read More »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 ...
Read More »Chevron runs to send less fortunate kids to school
Early morning of March 3, 2019 at Central Park, SM Seaside Complex in Pasay CIty, about 2000 employees of Chevron Philippines Inc. (CPI), marketer of Caltex Fuels and Lubricants and Chevron Holdings Inc. put on their running shoes for the 8th AmCham ScholaRUN. American Chamber of Commerce Foundation Philippines, Inc. (AmCham) holds this annual fun run fund-raising to help send ...
Read More »2019 GAC Motor GS8: Fit for a Reigning Queen
“You’re in luck, sir”, chirped Shane Delgado, the lady PR specialist of Legado Motors, Inc. (LMI), the Philippine distributor of GAC Motor. “The vehicle you’re about to drive was ridden in by the current reigning Miss Universe, Catriona Gray. She was driven around by Mr. James Deakin.” “Ah, yes”, I thought to myself. “A reigning beauty queen gets driven around ...
Read More »Kalye V: Volkswagen Philippines Turns Five
On a cool early Saturday evening (March 2, 2019), the parking area between the Volkswagen and Honda dealerships in the Bonifacio Global City (BGC) in Taguig became the venue for a street party-like event celebrating five years of growth for Volkswagen Philippines. The showroom of the VW BGC dealership became a virtual picnic area where registered guests can avail of ...
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