Nissan PH Solidifies Market Share Hold, Places Third in Automotive Sales
Nissan Philippines Inc. (NPI) has continued its winning streak after ending its fiscal year (March 2018) in solidifying a strong third place in terms of vehicle sales locally. Based on the latest figures released by the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines, Inc. (CAMPI), NPI closed its fiscal year …
Caltex Partners with MVP Rewards for New Rewards Program
Oil giant Caltex–marketed by Chevron Philippines, Inc. (CPI)–has inked a new partnership, this time with MVP Rewards and Loyalty Solutions, Inc., to solidify its latest rewards program that will give even more value to customers. A PHP1 cash back for every five liters of Platinum with Techron, Silver with Techron, …
MMDA to Implement No Drop Off, Pick Up Along EDSA, Major Roads after Holy Week
After Holy Week, provincial buses that will load and unload passengers along EDSA and major roads in the metropolis will be apprehended. The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) will start the apprehension by April 22. Those who will violate will face a P500 fine for illegal loading/unloading. MMDA General Manager …
Hino PH Breaks Ground for Premier Butuan Dealership
Hino Motors Philippines (HMP), the exclusive local distributor of Hino trucks and buses, made its groundbreaking rights for its latest dealership in Mindanao, this time in Butuan City, Agusan del Norte. The said addition to Hino’s dealership network in Mindanao highlights the company’s commitment to deliver total support to Filipinos …
Narasimhan Formally Hands Over Nissan PH Presidency to Najima
The Nissan Philippines presidency has been formally handed over from outgoing chief Ramesh Narasimhan to incoming Managing Director Atsushi Najima. Effective since April 1, Najima will report to Vincent Wijnen, senior vice president for sales and for marketing at Nissan Asia and Oceania. In his new role, Najima will be …
MPTC Bares Plan for Holy Week Traffic
The Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation (MPTC) is expecting a 10-percent surge in traffic for the Holy Week exodus. For one, North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) President and General Manager Luigi Bautista said that they are expecting around 300,000 vehicles daily to ply their tollways for the Lenten season. During normal days, …
Lawmaker says Arrival, Departure Scheduling of Buses Could Address EDSA Traffic
An opposition lawmaker countered the claims that provincial buses are the reason for traffic congestion. Albay Representative Edcel Lagman said that provincial buses from Northern and Southern Luzon arrive and leave their designated terminals when traffic is relatively light. “Provincial buses ferrying passengers and their cargos from Albay and the …
Caltex Havoline Helps You Keep a Cool Head This Summer with Caltex ‘Street Borne’
Summer heat has somehow gotten the best of us. We just want to lie down on air-conditioned rooms, eat the coldest ice cream, have the coldest drinks just to beat the heat, or just dip ourselves in the pool. Recently, Caltex Havolinelaunched its latest promotion that would help us cool …
Leclerc to Use Same Engine in China–Report
It seems that Scuderia Ferrari believes in the colloquial adage “it’s not the bow, it’s the Indian” as Charles Leclerc will be using the same engine he used when they almost bagged first place but eventually lost in the Bahrain Grand Prix recently. Formula1.com reports that Leclerc will be using …
LTFRB Exec Suspended for Alleged Corruption
An executive director of the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) was recently suspended for alleged corruption. Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Arthur Tugade has ordered a 90-day preventive suspension against LTFRB Executive Director Samuel Jardin last April 3. The order also include a formal charge against Jardin for …
FIA Releases Latest Safety Guidelines for Rally
In its bid to heighten safety measures but still maintain the excitement for the sport, the Federation Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), the global governing body for motorsport, recently released the latest set of guidelines for Rally. FIA President Jean Todt said that the new FIA Rally Safety Guidelines are the …
MIAS 2019: Kia PH Reels in Kia Stinger, All-New Kia Forte
Kia Philippines made its presence felt this year, this time bringing in the ‘second’ and ‘third box’ by bringing the much-awaited Kia Stinger and the all-new Kia Forte at the 2019 Manila International Auto Show. During the product launch, Kia Philippines President Manny Aligada revealed the two with the chief …
MIAS 2019: ACDelco Ready to Take Japanese Market with Thunder Automotive
ACDelco, one of the forerunners in the automotive aftermarket parts industry, has expressed confidence with its latest partner in the Philippines in taking on the the Japanese market with its wide array of offerings. During an interview at the 2019 Manila International Auto Show (MIAS), Rommel Ramos, area aftersales leader …
MIAS 2019: Subaru PH Unveils Asia-Exclusive Subaru XV GT Edition
Motor Image Pilipinas took the opportunity that is Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) to unveil the Subaru XV GT Edition, which was designed exclusively for Asia. The XV GT Edition was made in collaboration with Giken Co. Ltd. and Masahiko Kobayashi, Subaru’s former chief designer and head of its Global …
Subaru PH Launches Next-Gen Dealership to Meet Global Standards
Motor Image Pilipinas, the authorized distributor of Subaru vehicles in the country, recently launched its premier dealership in line with Subaru’s next-generation technological standards. Situated right beside SM Aura in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, Subaru Global City is the first dealership that follows the global standard. Glenn Tan, deputy chairman …
