Articles about Willy Tee Ten

From one brand to a small empire

It's an intro that's been repeated many times before, but it's one worth retelling because of its amusement factor. Two decades ago, a licensed chemical engineer named Willy Tee Ten decided to make a career shift from supplying alcohol (

Whoever said change is coming?

If there's one person who's all smiles despite the heavy traffic and the never-ending oil price hikes, it's Moto Italia president Willy Tee Ten.Tee Ten now feels like he's on cloud nine

Get one while you can

The Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) law has been in place for nearly half a year now, and we've all felt the changes in one way or another, especially in the current prices of vehicles and fuel.Autohub Group,

It managed more than 30km/L

British United Automobiles, the country's exclusive distributor of Mini vehicles, has plenty of reasons to celebrate this holiday season. The company joined the Department of Energy's (DOE) most recent fuel economy run, and the Mini Countryman managed to get second

A surprise announcement from Mini PH

The plug-in hybrid (PHEV) version of the second-generation Mini Countryman is set to arrive in the Philippines early next year.The surprise announcement was made by Mini Philippines president Willy Tee Ten earlier today, during the opening of the brand'

It’s the first diesel-powered model from Mini PH

In case you haven't noticed, Mini has been doing a bit of rebranding since last year. It has matured, trading in the funky image for a more laid-back vibe. Think turntables, single origin coffee, and coats with no tie. It

Mazda meets Manila

The old side of town is about get a taste of Jinba Ittai, as the Autohub Group of Companies has just opened the doors to the first-ever Mazda dealership in Otis, Manila.Located along President Quirino Avenue Extension, Paco, Manila, the

The most beautiful 150cc bike in the market

In addressing the increasing demand for stylish yet dependable scooters that can survive Metro Manila's horrible traffic, Vespa Philippines recently launched the new GTS Super 150. This charming motorbike will surely draw the attention of enthusiasts from this niche motorcycle segment.

In Bonifacio Global City

Mini Philippines recently gave us a tour of its "reimagined" showroom at its main location inside Bonifacio Global City in Taguig. The venue received a refresh that was in line with the look and layout of its facilities all over the world."

Where is the showroom going to be?

Last February, we reported that Nissan Philippines was getting ready to finally bring over the GT-R to our market in 2016, based on insider information. In that report, we said that the company was looking at January 2016 as the possible

From July 1st to August 31st

British United Automobiles, the exclusive distributor of Mini in the Philippines, announced today its new sales promo called "The Mini Plant Oxford Experience," which will run from July 1 to August 31. The promo offers an Oxford plant tour incentive to anyone

Lotus PH distributor shows off cars

Back in February, we reported that the Autohub Group of Willy Tee Ten was bringing British car brand Lotus into the country this year. The time is almost here. In fact, the distributor now has a formal name: Lotus Cars Manila.And

Mini track day, maxi fun

After we saw the five-door variant (F55) of the Mini Cooper and Cooper S at the 2015 Manila International Auto Show, it was time to sample it. But this wasn't just any normal test drive. Because it was a Mini,

In Bonifacio Global City

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Manila, the distributor of the British luxury car brand in the Philippines, has formally opened its first showroom in Bonifacio Global City--almost two years after it was appointed the official importer by Rolls-Royce Motor Cars.You

Know the initial details here

The other night, our team had dinner with Willy Tee Ten, the big boss of the Autohub Group, the consortium that owns and manages such businesses as Mini, Rolls-Royce, Ford Global City, Click Auto Rental and V-Kool, among others. This

Inquires about price

Last night, Top Gear Philippines celebrated its ninth anniversary with a party at Privé Luxury Club in Bonifacio Global City. For the occasion, distributors of high-end automotive brands sent their cars to the venue to make the night more special, and

Under the Autohub Group

Hyundai Asia Resources has officially opened its latest dealership: Hyundai Pasong Tamo.Formerly operating as Hyundai Global City, Hyundai Pasong Tamo is part of the Autohub Group, the automotive bloc helmed by Willy Tee Ten.\"This is the only Hyundai dealership in

Know what his next project is

Most of us probably dismiss car industry bosses as men (and women) who simply happen to like cars and have a knack for marketing and selling them. While it\'s true to some degree, that is not always the case. Take, for