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Mitsubishi buys Ford’s Sta. Rosa plant for P6.5B, to transfer operations to Laguna

Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) has acquired the shuttered Ford plant in Sta. Rosa, Laguna, in a bid to expand its operations in the country. The company released a statement confirming the acquisition. In a telephone interview,…

Honda shows its Batcycle: the NM4 concept motorcycle

Honda held its press conference at the 30th Osaka Motorcycle Show 2014 and unveiled the world premiere of two types of its new production model “NM4” as an exhibition model (planned for production). The NM4 was developed…

Volkswagen sets off summer binge with Volksfest

In the run-up to a long, sizzling summer, Volkswagen (VW) is holding the Volksfest this weekend at the Bonifacio Global City showroom.…

Toyota i-Road hits the streets in first public trial

Toyota has launched the first public trials of its ultra-compact i-Road electric three-wheeled “personal mobility vehicle” to find out how it shapes up in the cut-and-thrust of real-world urban driving. Consumer testing in Tokyo is set to…

BMW M4 is new MotoGP safety car

BMW is fielding its new M4 Coupe as the official safety car of the MotoGP World Championship. This is the 16th year that BMW M is part of the MotoGP. With 18 races on the calendar, the…

India’s pride rolls onto PH streets this April

This car company’s products are as diverse as its country’s dialects and cuisine. Its range of target markets is as wide as its country’s socioeconomic strata. The company’s name consists of only two letters, and diversity and…

MIAS 2014 to unveil Subaru WRX STI, iconic VW Beetle

As the summer season heats up, so does the automotive industry as it prepares for the year’s biggest motoring event slated on April 3 to 6, at the open fairgrounds and enclosed halls of the World Trade…

Peugeot launches 308 SW wagon

Building on the arrival of the critically acclaimed New 308, Peugeot has unveiled its latest model, the New 308 SW. It’s a dynamic estate car with a performance-oriented design, outstanding load space and impeccable road manners. As…

Senator slams DOTC car plates project

Sen. Ralph Recto is questioning the plan of the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) to replace nine million vehicular license plates nationwide starting next month. The DOTC said that the move is aimed to help prevent…

Toyota Philippines announces opening of Toyota Racing School

After staging the very successful Vios Cup Exhibition Race in January, Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) has announced the opening of Toyota Racing School (TRS), based on the Vios Cup program. The program is offering participants use of a race-ready Vios.…

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