Articles about Columbian Autocar Corporation

Good news for potential Picanto buyers

The Columbian Autocar Corporation, Kia's official Philippine distributor, just sent its updated price list earlier today.Thankfully, those considering the brand's most popular models will be happy to know that the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) law's

Good news for car shoppers

Columbian Autocar Corporation-Kia's official Philippine distributor-has opened its first-ever mall dealership, making the Korean carmaker's passenger vehicles more accessible and convenient to the local motoring public than ever before.The launch of the new showroom coincided with

PH moto tourism is definitely on the rise

Like his longtime boss Jose 'Pepito' Alvarez, Bienvenido Santos, chairman of Columbian Automakers Corporation (CAC) and Asian Carmakers Corporation (ACC), has for a long time focused his eyes only on four brands: BMW, Peugeot, Kia and Mahindra-both these companies being the

It almost looks German

If you're viewing this on a mobile device and can't see the video, please click here.Yes, the all-new Kia Rio is Korean. But from afar, you'd be forgiven for mistaking the subcompact hatchback for a German-made

Tiger-nose grille and Growling Tigers

Attention Thomasians, or well, at least those with valid driver's licenses: The Columbian Autocar Corporation (CAC)--Kia's official Philippine distributor--is bringing the all-new Kia Rio to the University of Santo Tomas, giving you guys the opportunity to be

Hot deals for the warm months

Summer is all about hot weather and adventure, right? A time for escaping the daily grind and enjoying the sunshine. Well, why not cool off by going on a road trip in a brand-new car? Columbian Autocar Corporation, the country's

Help is one call away

Kia customers can rest assured they'll make it to their destinations over the next few days, because the Columbian Autocar Corporation (CAC)-the Korean carmaker's official Philippine distributor-is once again holding its annual Holy Week Motorist Assistance program.The

A journey to take you places

Recent studies indicate that half your brain stays awake whenever you sleep someplace new, alert for any possible danger. Which is probably why I found myself oddly awake at four in the morning in a strange bed, hours before sunrise. It takes

An epic drive down under

Four days. That's how long the assignment to drive and document the all-new Kia Sportage in Australia took. But believe me, those four days were not enough to soak in every detail needed to provide an extensive review of the

The crossover's sportiest model yet

If you're into dynamic-looking rides, then you're going to love the all-new Kia Sportage. Two units of the Korean compact SUV's fourth-generation model were on display at its official launch today in Capitol Commons in Pasig

Avail of 'family-like care' for your car

Columbian Autocar Corporation, the official distributor of Kia vehicles in the country, wants its customers to have peace of mind when they take a long drive this Holy Week. Through the Kia Holy Week Motorists Assistance, its "Family-like Care Service" program

Want to take your chances?

It's that time of the year again when college graduates and their parents march to showrooms to shop for a car fit for the soon-to-be yuppie. Through a promo called "Kia Pic a Forte," Kia Philippines (aka Columbian Autocar

Thank heavens for trade agreements

Ever turn your head at an attractive vehicle recently, then do a double-take when you see that the badge is Kia? This has been happening because the Korean carmaker's models have improved significantly in terms of design and engineering over

Just for the Christmas season

It's that time of year again! It's the season of Yuletide cheer, holiday decorations, and everyone's well-deserved 13th-month pay. We know exactly what all the car nuts are thinking: "What better way to spend your hard-earned

As well as tickets to Australian Open

Any Vegemite lovers among our readers? Well, now's your chance to fill up on the stuff, and maybe watch a little tennis action in between because Kia distributor Columbian Autocar Corporation is giving test-drivers an opportunity to drive off with

A niche product without a true rival

The Kia Soul is a bit of an odd duck. Not quite an MPV, with just five seats, and not quite a crossover, with its sedan-like ground clearance. Instead, it occupies a niche filled with other peculiar vehicles like the Nissan

Our consumer editor explains

Hi, Botchi. In your March 10, 2015, column, you've mentioned Korean vans that have quality issues. I read that remark with a bit of trepidation because I am in the market for a van.I've never owned a Korean vehicle.

Which one is your favorite version?

Every decision we make is a reflection of ourselves. Okay, before you begin thinking that this is a click-bait story about life instead of the Kia Forte trio, we'll get to the point: Every car-buying decision we make is

Are the prices justified?

So, you already know the prices and the colors of Kia Philippines' latest compact-car offerings: Forte (sedan), Forte Koup (coupe) and Forte 5 (hatchback). Aside from that basic information, we're sure you're itching to know what's really inside

How much are these new compact cars?

Good things indeed come in threes.Just as we told you last weekend that Kia Philippines (aka Columbian Autocar Corporation) was going to launch three versions of the Forte compact car, so it happened tonight. The distributor of the Korean carmaker hopes