The historic Italian scooter maker, Vespa, is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year. The iconic brand, whose name means wasp, traces its origins all the way back to April 23, 1946, its first patent filing date. Since then, Vespa has led new trends in social customs, music, youth culture, and...
Off-roaders can venture further than before when armed with Method Race Wheels with Bead Grip technology. The renowned maker of Dakar Rally, Baja 1000 and King of the Hammers-winning wheels is now in the Philippines through official distributor, Wheel Gallery, Inc. Wheel Gallery is the first...
Geely Philippines continues to keep its market standing strong as it logged another top-selling record for its Coolray with 186 units sold in May. Based on Chamber of Automobile Manufacturers of the Philippines, Inc. (CAMPI) and Association of Vehicle Importers and Distributors (AVID) reports, the...
Leading independent oil company Cleanfuel taps a new market anew with the recent opening of its premier station in Las Piñas City. The inauguration of Cleanfuel Alabang-Zapote station provides easy access to affordable yet quality fuel products to private motorists, public utility, and commercial...
SPH heads to the City of Smiles Suzuki Philippines Inc. (SPH), the country’s pioneer compact car distributor, in collaboration with the Ponce Automobile Corporation, officially opened the doors of its second 3S Dealership in Bacolod, The City of Smiles, to the delight of its eager and...
Volvo Philippines clinched the Smart and Safer Mobility Award at the recently held Europa Awards 2021. This recognition is given to the company that has offered innovative and sustainable mobility solutions presented by current transportations system challenges. The award given to Volvo Philippines...
Foton Motor Philippines, Inc. (FMPI) continues to ride strong on its nationwide market acceptance, as it embraces the top spot in category IV (six-wheeler trucks) while maintaining the Top 3 spot in overall truck sales for 2021, as reflected by figures from the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers...
There’s an easier way for tech savvy buyers to choose and compare Chevrolet vehicles they’re eyeing to buy. The Covenant Car Company, Inc. (TCCCI), distributor of Chevrolet automobiles and parts in the Philippines, launches Shop. Click. Drive. , a new online shopping platform that provides...
Sojitz G Auto Philippines (SGAP), the official distributor, is adding another facility to its roster of dealerships this year. Geely Fairview, which is expected to open its doors to public by December 2021, will be under the management of SGAP’s dealer partner, Valley Drive Motor Ltd. Inc. Last...
Just over five months ago, the Toyota Hilux and Alphard were officially proclaimed as the major winners of the 2020-2021 Auto Focus People’s Choice Awards (AFPCA) last December 17, 2020. The Toyota pickup and luxury van models bagged the coveted Auto Focus Automobile of the Year Award in the...
Domestic car production staged a dramatic 88.4 percent turnaround in March this year, the first time since the pandemic, with local manufacturers ramping up factory output. Data from the ASEAN Automotive Federation (AAF) showed that Philippines car assemblers produced a total of 8,298 units in...
All about virtual showrooms and online auto marketplaces Buying an automobile online isn’t a novel idea. In fact, it’s almost as old as the commercially available version of the World Wide Web. One of the first companies to capitalize on this was eBay which launched their automotive online...
