“Do not follow the path of competitors”
The grand celebration of the entire workforce of Yamaha Motor Philippines (YMPH) for Yamaha's 64th anniversary last week was undoubtedly a spectacular feat. And the euphoria hasn't died down. Not yet.Coming from behind when it was established in 2007,
by Aris Ilagan
Matteo Guidicelli and three new brand ambassadors joined the grand celebration
Most people celebrate their birthdays with an intimate gathering of friends, family, and some close coworkers. Yamaha celebrated its birthday pretty much the same way-except this time, it wasn't just a few people meeting up over dinner, it was several
But where is the breakdown of the sales figures?
Hiroshi Suzuki must have felt like a seven-footer when he bade Suzuki Philippines goodbye last April 30, 2019. After holding the reins of Suzuki Philippines for six years, Hiroshi-san finally turned over the company's leadership to Akira Utsumi, former
by Aris Ilagan
The new facility is just a stone's throw away from Honda PH plant
It is said that proximity is power. We tend to believe it, based on what we had observed during the opening of the new Honda motorcycles flagship shop at Barangay Sta. Anastacia, Sto. Tomas, Batangas.Only on its first day of operations
by Aris Ilagan
The crazy traffic cited as biggest factor in the big shift to motorcycles
If you're already going nuts about the worsening traffic not only in Metro Manila but in other urban areas as well, check out this out. Members of the Motorcycle Development Program Participants Association (MDPPA) have ear-to-ear smiles because of
by Aris Ilagan
There are several factors
Narrow at the front and bulbous at the rear, with swept-back handlebars resembling the antennae of a wasp-una vespa. These design elements are essential to the DNA of the Vespa scooter.They are as distinctive now as they were in
Even Ramon Ang is charmed by this German’s beer tale
When it comes to beer, nothing beats the German's discriminating taste for this particular beverage. The Germans are considered one of the top consumers of beer in Europe, and many think they are one of the most knowledgeable species when
by Aris Ilagan
This brand topped customer satisfaction surveys for three years
Seasoned motoring journalists have learned to read the signs of big things to come from motorcycle companies. These include grand launch events, long rides, plant tours abroad, more quality merchandise, and intensified advertising campaigns.For Moto Sapiens, we consider the first local
by Aris Ilagan
Daiki Mihara completes three-year duty
What are your expectations when the next guy taking your post is your former boss?Daiki Mihara is saying goodbye as president of Honda Philippines Inc. (HPI), as his three-year tenure ends on April 1 this year. HPI officially announced the
by Aris Ilagan
Did you buy one?
If you thought car sales went through the roof last year, you haven't seen anything yet. The Motorcycle Development Program Participants Association (MDPPA), formed by Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki, Kawasaki and KYMCO, recorded a year-on-year sales growth of 16% in
by Drei Laurel
2017 1st quarter sales target breached
When it rains, it pours.Officials of the Motorcycle Development Program Participants Association (MDPPA) reported a 13% increase in year-on-year sales growth in the first semester of 2017, reaching 613,896 units sold as compared to 544,788 motorbikes in
by Aris Ilagan
34% growth rate is the biggest in Southeast Asia
Officials of the Motorcycle Development Program Participants Association (MDPPA) have more reasons to smile nowadays. The group just released the sales performance of its members for 2016, and it reached 1,140,338 units, or an astounding 34% growth compared to 2015.
by Aris Ilagan
The market leader continues to grow
It seems that things are going well for one the country's most prominent motorcycle manufacturers and distributors. Honda Philippines Incorporated (HPI) recently celebrated a huge milestone: its five millionth motorcycle manufactured in the country. The celebration took place at the HPI
by Jason Tulio
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Says sayonara after 7-year stint
When asked what are his favorite Filipino words that he learned during his first days in the country, Kawasaki Motors Philippines Corporation (KMPC) president Jin Inoue replied:" Busog (full stomach)." As figure of speech, people with a playful mind would probably equate
by Aris Ilagan
Read the event details
Call it a coincidence. With today's traffic hampering even the travel of motorcycle riders, automatic transmission-equipped motorcycles seem to be the perfect weapon with which to combat this so-called byproduct of progress. As it so happens, "Yamaha's Automatic
On 12 hectares of land
Suzuki Philippines has just inaugurated its new manufacturing plant at the Carmelray Industrial Park in Canlubang, Laguna, permanently moving the manufacturing and assembly of its motorcycles from its old plant in Pasig City.Situated on a 12-hectare lot, the Laguna plant
There's no stopping it
Don't be surprised if you find more and more motorcycles on the road as the Motorcycle Development Program Participants Association (MDPPA) predicts around 820,000 units will be sold in 2011."I'm sure that many of you are aware of
