Asia’s foremost luxury marque Hongqi is welcoming a new member to its family, partnering with actress and former Binibining Pilipinas International Alice Dixson as its newest ambassador.
Asia’s foremost luxury marque Hongqi is welcoming a new member to its family, partnering with actress and former Binibining Pilipinas International Alice Dixson as its newest ambassador.
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| The H9 - Hongqi's stunning flagship sedan |
A new era of automotive prominence is upon the Philippines with the expansion of Asia’s premier luxury marque, Hongqi. It continues to redefine the automotive landscape as the definitive luxury vehicle of choice for Filipinos who dare to challenge the status quo.
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| New Suzuki XL7 Hybrid at the iconic structure of Pico De Loro in Nasugbu, Batangas on May 7, 2024. |
Words and Photos by Monch Henares
Suzuki Philippines invited select members of the Philippine motoring media to a scenic test drive of the New Suzuki XL7 Hybrid last May 6 and 7, 2024. We drove the 80-kilometer stretch from Suzuki Auto Kawit in Cavite to Pico De Loro Beach Resort in Nasugbu, Batangas. We also experienced the stop-and-go traffic of Naic and Kawit all the way to the hill-climbing twisties in Ternate. A perfect scenario for a comprehensive enough test drive.
Realizing the clamor for physical connection with its clients, the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) is holding its first face-to-face in-branch activity with its Best Deals Fest, where clients can avail of exclusive and affordable financing products for their dream car and home.
MINI Asia and British United Automobiles Inc. jointly announced the availability of the new MINI Countryman, the biggest and most versatile member of the MINI model family that generates fresh stimuli for driving pleasure and individual flair in the hallmark style of the British premium brand.
STA.ROSA, PHILIPPINES. Berjaya Auto Asia Incorporated, the exclusive distributor of Kaicene commercial vehicles and parts in the country, introduces an all-new 7-seater SUV designed to empower its customers to move.
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| Get your own Changan for only P361 per day with the ‘Kailangan, Changan’ sales promo. |
Changan Motor Philippines, Inc. (CMPI) is on a roll to bring Lasting Safety to the emerging market of Filipinos looking to experience premium and future-forward mobility as it pushes its ongoing “Kailangan, Changan” sales promo.
Changan Philippines is bringing its mission of delivering Lasting Safety closer to more Filipinos with its "Kailangan, Changan" weekend market car fair and test drive. Customers interested in taking a closer look at the Alsvin, CS35 Plus, and CS75 Plus can now watch out for their market display starting at Landers Arcovia from July 15 to August 15, 2021. Test drive, Lander's vouchers, and other freebies await customers.
Caltex advantage paves way for young retailers to start and grow their business amid uncertain times.
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| Atty. Louie Soriano, General Manager for Sales HCPI, Mr. Ryohei Adachi, Executive Vice-President HCPI, and Mr. Masahiko Nakamura, President HCPI presents to the media the All-New City Hatchback. |
Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI), Honda’s automobile business unit in the Philippines, officially launched the All-New Honda City Hatchback through a virtual event streamed via HCPI’s Facebook page. With the introduction of the All-New Honda City Hatchback, Honda is expanding its renowned City model line-up serving as the brand’s newest offering in the B-Segment hatchback category.
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| All- New Kia Stonic: Iconic, Athletic, and Meant to Astonish |
After almost a year of having no media-drives (car brand-sponsored test-drive events) at all whatsoever due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Kia Philippines thought out a well-planned, safe, and new-normal way to have the media test-drive the new Stonic. As to my knowledge, they are the second manufacturer to do so this 2021.
Barely two months after its successful launch of the G50 MPV, Maxus Philippines, an exclusive importer and distributor of British-bred vehicles, already proves to be an unstoppable force in the market despite its recent establishment just last year.
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| The 2019 Volkswagen Santana at the steps of the Lingayen Capitol Building. |