The Association of Vehicle Importers and Distributors, Inc. (AVID) sold 7,259 units in April 2019, recording its best month so far this year as it grew by 12.1 percent compared to April 2018. For the first time in 2019, year-to-date sales crossed positive territory, slightly increasing to 29,458 units sold …

The local arm for Japanese automotive brand Suzuki has shown consistent growth for the first quarter of 2019. This after it secured the sixth spot in terms of sales in the first quarter report of the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines, Inc. (CAMPI). For the first three months …

Pioneer compact distributor Suzuki Philippines joins the 16th Manila International Auto Show this April 4 at the World Trade Center, Pasay City. The most-anticipated event for auto enthusiasts and industry professionals throughout the country, this year’s MIAS will run until April 7 and is expected to gather together more than …

Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) and Suzuki Motor Corporation (Suzuki) have agreed recently to consider collaborating with one another in developing new products using their respective strengths. This means that the collaboration between the two Japanese carmakers will concentrate on Toyota’s strength in electrification technologies and in Suzuki’s strength in developing …

Good news! Suzuki Philippines (SPI) has finally launched the all-new, fourth-generation Suzuki Jimny locally, at least four months earlier than its initial expected date of arrival which, at the 7th Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS), was said to be in July of this year. Now, the bad news. If you …

Depending on how you look at it, it’s either the long wait is over or it came in ahead of time. That’s because after nine months of clamoring for it since it first broke cover in June 2018 to finally receiving it in March 2019–or four to five months ahead …

EDITOR’S NOTE:  Back in November 2018, television production company Sunshine Television Ventures staged its Auto Focus Multi-Brand Test Drive Festival at the Mall of Asia Concert Grounds in Pasay City. Contributor Onyl Malabanan was there, eager to get behind the wheel of one of the most anticipated car models to …

We don’t have to tell you that the all-new Suzuki Jimny is one of most eagerly anticipated models to be launched this year. Ever since it was first revealed in June 2018, the worldwide clamor for it has Suzuki reportedly producing it double-time at its Kosai plant in Japan–the lone …

The second month of 2019 is almost over. Just like that, we’re already coming into the latter part of this year’s first quarter. Time flies so fast, which is why you should make good use of it. The Philippine automotive industry values the essence of time as several manufacturers have …

Car shopping in the Philippines could be a bit confusing and overwhelming due to the many vehicle choices in the market. You need to be smart and need to contain your excitement when you’re looking for a brand-new car. One of the ways of being a smart, brand-new car buyer …

Nowadays, gout has become a norm. Young and old alike, many are now suffering from this medical condition that has been attributed to poor diet. This condition needed ample space for the affected part not to be bent nor moved as even a slight breeze could be painful to those …

The accolades for the Suzuki Jimny continue to pour in from all over the world, seven months after it was first launched in its home market of Japan in July 2018, as the mini SUV has been named as a finalist in three separate categories for the 2019 World Car …

Suzuki Philippines has opened the year by launching the latest-generation of its well-appreciated MPV, the Suzuki Ertiga. The all-new Ertiga boasts improvements that is set to make their best-selling unit to be loved more than ever. For starters, the all-new Ertiga has been fitted with a slightly higher-displacement powertrain, which …

Suzuki Philippines, Inc. is launching the all-new Suzuki Ertiga compact MPV today. But even before it’s launched tonight, we asked around our contacts in local dealerships if they have the prices for it already. Always eager to break a story, they’ve shared every bit of information they have, down to …

With aggressive and competitive marketing strategies, pioneer compact car distributor Suzuki Philippines Inc. (SPH) concludes 2018 with a 2.5 percent year-end sales growth and back-to-back awards and recognition. SPH sales for 2018 remained on the uptrend despite the slowdown faced by the automotive industry. The steady sales growth is attributed …