Can it compete with the segment’s best?
While the number of small, affordable seven-seater SUVs has increased in recent years, it hasn't stopped carmakers from targeting other, possibly overlapping segments that have performed well in the past, such as subcompact crossovers. With Kia Philippines ramping up its
by Jason Tulio
No Civic was harmed in making this...we hope
Any car guys looking for something to do this weekend? We have a suggestion: Drop by Art Fair PH 2018 at The Link in Makati City. The display is on its sixth year, and is open to the public from 10am to
by Drei Laurel
Rumors have been swirling for months
Confirming what has been circulating in the motoring industry for months, the Ayala Corporation made it formally known today that it wants to add Korean carmaker Kia to its growing automotive portfolio. In a story by Inquirer.net, the Philippine conglomerate, through
by Dinzo Tabamo
A giant has been awakened
KTM, one of the most respected motorcycle brands in Europe, will have at least 22 showrooms located in strategic parts of the country by early 2017. We got this scoop during the opening of the KTM flagship showroom in Bonifacio Global City.
by Aris Ilagan
What do you think of the figures?
The officers of the newly formed KTM Philippines met with the media last night to talk about their plans. The press conference clarified questions about this new Ayala Corporation venture, formally known as Adventure Cycle Philippines, especially for those of us not
by Dinzo Tabamo
Better pricing for these, hopefully
The motorcycle you see above is the popular KTM Duke 200. It is one of four models Ayala Corporation will manufacture in the Philippines beginning next year. Ayala has secured the exclusive distributorship rights to the Austrian motorcycle brand, and part of
Yep, that motorbike brand from Austria
Ayala Corporation announced today a joint venture with KTM AG, one of the big names in the motorcycle world. With this deal, the Filipino corporate giant will exclusively distribute KTM products, and in a more fascinating development, manufacture them for export to
by Dinzo Tabamo
If you test-drive and reserve a car
Did you do well financially this year? Do you feel you deserve a reward, something with an 'H' badge for your hard work? If you're nodding in agreement with the aforementioned questions, then Honda Cars Makati has something to entice you
At Ayala Triangle Gardens
Ayala Corporation, through its wholly owned subsidiary Ayala Automotive Holdings, is holding the first-ever "Ayala Auto Fair" on November 26-28 at the Ayala Triangle Gardens in Makati City.The Ayala Auto Fair will be bannered by Ayala-owned dealers of
Something our politicians can learn from
Of course, Ayala Corporation president and chief operating officer Fernando Zobel de Ayala can buy whatever car he wants. Heck, he can get three Bugatti Veyrons in different colors this weekend if he truly fancies it. But it\'s not that simple.
Open to public until September 29
Coinciding with Volkswagen Philippines\' brand launch is the \"People\'s Car Celebration\" this weekend in the entirety of the Greenbelt complex. Part of this celebration is a mini heritage exhibit at Ayala Museum, which aims to show the German carmaker\'s rich
Joins forces with powerhouse Ayala Corporation
No wonder Volkswagen Philippines had set up a roundtable for the motoring press earlier in the week--days before its official brand launch yesterday, September 27. No wonder the local distributor, formally called Automobile Central Enterprise, had announced the price list at
Presented this week at the Chicago Auto Show
Exactly 40 years ago, in 1973, Volkswagen released a very sporty version of the classic Beetle: the Beetle 1303 S, fondly called the "Yellow/Black Racer." Today, the German carmaker has come up with a modern version: the Beetle GSR, unveiled this
