FOTON Motor Philippines, Inc. (FMPI), the exclusive distributor of FOTON vehicles in the country, formally inaugurated the FOTON Bacoor showroom last February 13, 2019. This facility serves as the brand’s 28th dealership nationwide, and the second in the province of Cavite. “The grand opening of FOTON Bacoor is the latest proof point in the ongoing expansion of our dealer network. ...
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The Hottest MINI John Cooper Works GP Coming in 2020
The British premium brand announces a new version of the extremely sporty small car, slated to come out in 2020 – housing a 4-cylinder turbo engine with more than 220 kW/300 hp and motor racing technology by John Cooper Works, enthusiasts are promised a whole new dimension of performance and driving fun. The abbreviation GP, in connection with MINI, regularly ...
Read More »Volkswagen to Hold Metro Manila Mall Tours this February to May
Starting as early as Valentine’s Day this February, up to Labor Day in May, Volkswagen Philippines brings its roster of German-engineered and designed vehicles closer to the Filipino public with its tours and exhibits in major malls in Metro Manila. These mall tours represent the efforts of Volkswagen Philippines to bring that unique motoring lifestyle of the brand within reach ...
Read More »Nissan Philippines Posts 40% Growth Amidst Industry Challenges
After a strong 2018, Nissan Philippines Inc. (NPI) celebrated the start of the new year by reaffirming the brand’s position as one of the leaders in the automotive industry. The Japanese automaker grew 40% from last year after selling 34,952 units in 2018. According to the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines (CAMPI), Nissan currently holds an 8.7% ...
Read More »Toyota Upgrades Motor Sports Program with Vios Racing Festival 2019
Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP), a Philippine motor sports advocate for quite some time, has announced it’s plans to elevate its homegrown motor sports program this year with the launch of the Vios Racing Festival 2019, an event slated to continue the trailblazing five year legacy of the Vios Cup. Toyota Motor Philippines aims to show off the thrills and cheers ...
Read More »Kayang-Kaya: FOTON Philippines Greets 2019 with Stronger “Can-Do” Spirit
During the 2018 Dealer Appreciation Night, FOTON Motor Philippines, Inc. (FMPI) President Rommel Sytin asked all the FOTON dealers, personnel and staff if they can make it to the Top Ten spot in the Philippine automotive market. “Kaya ba natin? (Can we do it?)”, he asked. At the time, FOTON Philippines had landed on 11th place and Sytin’s dream was ...
Read More »Volkswagen Chooses Chattanooga for U.S. Electric Vehicle Production
Volkswagen AG announced last January 14, 2019 that Chattanooga, Tenn. will be the company’s North American base for manufacturing electric vehicles. Strengthening the company’s commitment to an electric mobility future, this expansion of Volkswagen’s U.S. footprint will include an investment of $800 million into the Chattanooga facility and create 1,000 jobs at the plant, plus additional jobs at suppliers. EV ...
Read More »Faster and Sustainable Racetrack Caymans
Stuttgart. Porsche recently unleashed their latest assault on the race track, the new 718 Cayman GT4 Clubsport. The race car was developed as the track-only near-standard mid-engine racer and are available in two versions from the factory: the Trackday model for ambitious amateur racing drivers and the Competition variant for national and international motor racing. Powering the 718 GT4 Clubsport ...
Read More »KIA is set for CES 2019 with the Post-Autonomous Driving Era with AI-Based Real-Time Emotion Recognition Technology
Kia Motors will preview a range of new technologies developed for the post-autonomous driving era at the 2019 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) on Tuesday, January 8 through Friday, January 11 at the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC),. Kia’s interactive ‘Space of Emotive Driving’ exhibit looks to a future when autonomous driving is the norm and priority is given to improving ...
Read More »Ending the New Year with a New You: No More Excuses as Lalamove Helps Save your New Year’s Resolution
Every time the new year rolls around, everyone decides to get up, make a resolution list, and work toward achieving their goals for the year…but while so many people take up the challenge, most tend to fail at some point within the year. Luckily, Lalamove is here to help keep you on track until you complete your resolution! A ...
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