Ford Philippines recently announced that it will expand the lineup for its class-defining all-new Ford Ranger at the 2013 Manila International Auto Show this coming April at the World Trade Center with the official launch of the range-topping Wildtrak variants.
Last Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013, Nissan finally unveiled the All-New Nissan Almera, their newest entry into the highly competitive B-segment market. There’s a whole lot to be impressed with the Almera indeed: a size that is significantly larger than the rest of its peers, matched with an extremely roomy interior that is a step above most Nissans we’ve come to expect in terms of both design and quality, matched with a price that starts at P712,000 for the base model 1.5 manual.
On Wednesday night, Nissan Motor Philippines Inc. (NMPI) will launch the Nissan Almera, in the Rizal Ballroom of the posh Makati Shangri-la Hotel. Before this, NMPI had been advertising the Almera in the print media, inviting readers to go to the nearest Nissan dealership for a test drive. No other newly arrived Nissan vehicle in recent years has received such a lavish launching and marketing campaign from NMPI, making people wonder whether the Almera is really worth all the fanfare.
As sales of vehicle assemblers belonging to the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines Inc. (CAMPI) reported a sales growth of 11 percent last year—156,649 vehicles compared to 141,170 units sold in 2011—its members are expecting an already robust first-quarter sales performance.
The Continental GT Speed Convertible, Bentley’s new open-top performance flagship—and the world’s fastest four-seat convertible—makes its international debut on Jan. 14 at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.
While all eyes were on the iPhone 5 last week, it was a proudly Filipino brand that truly made waves in the consumer tech industry this Christmas season.
A poorly packaged product may lead consumers to think that it is of inferior quality.
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.
On the heels of the successful coupe introduced in Summer 2011, and with over 1,300 units already delivered to customers, the House of the Raging Bull is now offering the convertible version of the Aventador, a vehicle that perfectly balances the ultimate driving experience with the ultimate in sports car sophistication.
What is it: A new Chevrolet subcompact in sedan or hatchback guise, replacing the late, largely unmissed Aveo
Kia has been on a roll. It has been capitalizing on its main assets: the engineering support of parent company Hyundai, and the styling capabilities of erstwhile Audi designer Peter Schreyer.
All indications point to a major comeback by Honda Cars Philippines Inc. after it launched the all-new Pilot and Odyssey recently at the NBC Tent, Bonifacio Global City.
