On May 4, 1904, Charles Rolls and Henry Royce met for the first time at The Midland Hotel in Manchester, England. It was an encounter that will change the course of automotive history. Henry Royce started an electrical and mechanical business in 1884 and made his first motor car, a two-cylinder Royce 10, in his Manchester factory in 1904. Charles ...

Ford Motor Company announced the appointment of PK “Uma” Umashankar as the Managing Director of Ford Philippines effective July 1, 2019. He will replace Bertrand “Bert” Lessard, who will repatriate to his home country of Canada. Umashankar earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Madras and an MBA in Finance from the Loyola Institute of Business Administration (LIBA). ...

The official importer and dealer of Ferrari in the Philippines, Autostrada Motore Inc., highlights the importance of Ferrari Approved, a pre-owned certification program designed to guarantee maximum security and peace of mind for owners purchasing Ferrari sports cars registered within the last 14 years. The program encompasses a comprehensive series of controls and warranties issued by the Maranello factory itself, including: ...

Launched last April 15, the New 2019 Civic was introduced by Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI), Honda’s automobile unit in the Philippines.  Featuring a refreshing new exterior styling and added convenience features, it aims to further satisfy customers needs for a sporty and functional compact sedan. The 10th Generation Civic continues to lead the C-Segment, selling more than 10,494 units ...

In partnership with MVP Rewards and Loyalty Solutions, Inc., Caltex, marketed by Chevron Phillipines, Inc. (CPI), announced a new rewards program that will give even more value to customers. From April 15, MVP Rewards members who gas up at Caltex stations nationwide can avail of rewards by simply fueling up. Enjoy cash back credited to your MVP Rewards card, with  ...

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has announced the appointment of Jozef Kaba? as the company’s Head of Design. Kaba?, 46, is an experienced and talented designer, having spent the majority of his career at a senior level in automotive design. Kaba? joins Rolls-Royce Motor Cars from the BMW Group where he has been Head of Design Studio BMW since 2017. Passionate about car ...

There’s no doubt that the jeepney, aside from being a national symbol of transportation, moreover embodies the richness of the Philippines’ culture diversity and art. Bearing the values which Filipinos are recognized for, the jeepney is built with resilience, creativity, and hospitality—providing service within the masses’ reach, considering it as the cheapest way to commute in the country. However, it ...

Nissan Philippines Inc. recognized their outstanding and top-performing dealers at the Dealer of the Year Awards Night last March 8, 2019 held in Okada Manila. Nissan attributes its 40% growth by the end of December 2018 to the enhancement of its sales and after-sales services through its dealerships. With a total of forty-four dealerships in different parts of the country, ...

Maxicare, the premier healthcare provider in the country, has partnered with Lalamove, the leading delivery app, to offer discounted health cards to over 25,000 partner drivers nationwide. In a first-of-its-kind partnership, Lalamove’s motorcycle, MPV, and light truck partner drivers will enjoy preferential rates for every purchase of healthcare cards such as MyMaxicare Lite, Maxicare PRIMA, and Maxicare EReady.   With ...

Legado Motors, Inc. (LMI), the official distributor of GAC Motor in the Philippines, signed an agreement with Automotive Icon Inc., headed by Dexter Co to open a new dealership in Alabang. Destry Lachaona, General Sales Manager and Arceli Seva, Accounting Head of Automotive Icon Inc. signed the contract at GAC Motor Metrowalk, Pasig last March 18 led by LMI Chief ...