There are a few cars than can tread the narrow road between personal driving machine and luxurious transport. Perhaps none does with as much aplomb as the BMW 3 Series. What looks like a smart, sensible four-door sedan from the outside feels like a sports car from behind the wheel. That excellence within its dual nature is what makes the 3 Series the core model of the BMW lineup.
The Geneva Motor Show is an annual showcase of the auto industry’s styling and technological expertise. European and lately Asian brands have taken to the international motor show stage to launch their latest models. This year, the supercar market was in high profile, as several performance carmakers showed off their wares.
Holy Week is one of the peak travel seasons of the year. With so many thousands of motorists hitting the road, it’s best to be prepared for the long journey. Here are some things that are worth bringing along to make your trip safer and more pleasant: Map. If you’re heading to areas that [...]
It was the worst of times; it was the best of times. As parts of the world grapple with economic recession and stagnation, demand for ultra-luxury goods continues to soar. It is in this environment that Ferrari and McLaren, two Formula One rivals extraordinaire that are also in the business of making hyper-performance road cars, are releasing their latest creations.
Mazda cars are known for their exhilarating driving performance, and with their new Skyactiv technology, they are aiming to be fuel efficient as well. Mazda Philippines is making the purchase of Mazda more enticing with a new comprehensive care and maintenance program.
Motor Image, distributor of Subaru vehicles for nine Asian countries including the Philippines, recently celebrated the start of assembly operations for the XV crossover in its plant in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The rollout was officiated by Malaysian Deputy Minister of International Trade and Industry Y. B. Dato’ Mukhriz Tun Mahathir; Glenn Tan, executive director of Tan Chong International Limited, parent company of Motor Image; and executives from Japan’s Fuji Heavy Industries, the manufacturer of Subaru.
What it is: The new B-Class hatchback, currently Mercedes’ smallest offering in the Philippines
The sweet spot of the Philippine car market has moved to a smaller class of vehicle—the B-segment is currently where demand is strongest. Nissan, which had occasion to lord it over the C and D classes of the car market in the recent past, is now launching a completely new vehicle to compete in this hotly contested category.
The Philippine auto industry continued to grow in 2012, on target to breach 200,000 units of brand new vehicles. Philippine car buyers enjoyed a healthy slate of new models, with multiple launches nearly every month of the year. The year was neatly bookended with the launch of an American icon, and the return of a Japanese economy model. Here are five highlights of the Philippine automotive industry in 2012:
The Philippines has seen one vehicle launch after another in 2012, and the trend is set to continue next year as the car industry revs up for another banner (relatively speaking) year. Here are some of the cars that we’re anticipating the most, adding the traditional baker’s dozen, plus one:
THE AUTOMOBILES that are Ferraris are creatures with a dichotomy of character. On the one hand, being direct descendants of and cousins to Formula One race cars, they are by nature spirited performers, offering plenty of power on tap. On the flip side, being luxury road cars, they must be comfortable for traversing long distances. The current Ferrari that most embodies this dual nature is the California convertible. The California is a Gran Turismo automobile containing several firsts for the Ferrari marque: a folding hardtop, a front-mounted V8, 7-speed dual-clutch transmission, and multilink rear suspension.
Lexus Manila just took the wraps off its new flagship, the LS 460L ultra-luxury sedan. The 2013 LS carries the brand’s new design language, as well as a whole boatload of convenience and comfort features. It also has a strong hint of something that has only recently been introduced throughout the Lexus lineup—a dash of sportiness.
