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- Toyota Greens the Landscape with its Latest Advocacy
  September 2010
  Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) strengthened its environmental advocacy efforts as it recently kicked off Phase 2 of the Philippine Peñablanca Sustainable Reforestation Project
- Honda Goes Green to Leave Blue Skies for our Children
  September 2010
  Honda Cars Philippines Inc. continues to reinforce its image as a staunch advocate of environmental protection as it recently staged a couple of “green activities”....
- Isuzu-TESDA Scholars Show Off Their Skills
  September 2010
  Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) “traveled the extra mile” as it recently organized an “open campus” event at the Isuzu-TESDA auto-mechanic training center...
- Foton Motor Philippines Highlights Accomplishments and Goals
  September 2010
  Foton Motor Phils. (FMP) recently conducted its 2010 FOTON Mid-Year Dealers’ Conference last August 5-6, 2010 at Lancaster Hotel, Mandaluyong City....
- Be The Next Top Driver
  September 2010
  Do you have what it takes to be the next Racing Superstar?
- BMW Ownership Made Easy
  September 2010
  Asian Carmakers Corporation, exclusive importer and distributor of BMW vehicles in the Philippines, now makes acquiring a brand new BMW easier than ever with its latest promo....
- Roaring Kias Show Off the Korean Brand's New Identity
  August 2010
  Among the numerous cars on display during the recently concluded CAMPI 3rd Philippine International Motor Show, Kia vehicles received quite a number of glances and second-takes...
- C! Magazine Recognizes Filipino Ingenuity
  August 2010
  C! Magazine gave due recognition to the Filipino talent as it awarded a Filipino invention at the recently concluded CAMPI 3rd Philippine International Motor Show...
- Suzuki's Lineup in Full Force at PIMS
  August 2010
  Suzuki Philippines showcased a grand display of both current and future models at the recently concluded CAMPI 3rd Philippine International Motor Show...
- Shell V-Power Diesel Set to Power Philippines' Finest Diesels
  August 2010
  Pilipinas Shell now gives diesel-powered vehicle users the same benefits of its renowned V-Power Fuel as it recently introduced the new Shell V-Power Diesel in the country....
- AVT Gives Filipinos More Freedom with New Portable GPS Devices
  August 2010
  AVT recently launched three new models of its AVT Navigator GPS devices at the 3rd Philippine International Motor Show...
- Will the Chevy Spark Concept Ever Light Up the Mini Compact Segment?
  August 2010
  Amid the numerous new vehicle launches, the recently-concluded 3rd Philippine International Motor Show likewise witnessed quite a number of manufacturers "testing the waters"..
- A Bevy of Isuzu's Special Edition Vehicles Showcases Carmaker's Creativity
  August 2010
  The recently-concluded CAMPI 3rd Philippine International Motor Show was a perfect venue for a lot of carmakers to show off "Special Editions" of their current lineup...
- Viking Cars Unveils the Safe and Sexy All-New Volvo S60
  August 2010
  Viking Cars Inc. isn't just heeding CAMPI's call to "Drive the Green Road"; it is likewise driving the Safe Road is the exclusive Philippine distributor of Volvo cars took the wraps off the all-new Volvo S60...
- NMPI Unveils the All-New Teana
  August 2010
  Nissan Motor Philippines Inc (NMPI) has finally unveiled their long-awaited entry into the executive car market, the all-new Nissan Teana, at the CAMPI 3rd Philippine International Motor Show in Pasay City...
- Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Lands in the Philippines
  August 2010
  CATS Motors has officially unwrapped the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG...C! publisher Kevin C.Limjoco, however, got a chance to drive Merc's newest baby a few months back. Read his take on the "Gullwing"...
- CAMPI Kicks Off PIMS at WTC
  August 2010
  After the countless "teasers" and previews and an all-out media blitz, the day has finally arrived....
- MMPC Unwraps Active Sport Crossover
  August 2010
  Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) will finally unveil to the Philippine motoring public what is touted to be one of the most eagerly anticipated vehicles to date...
- A Concept Car, A Hybrid, and Model Refresh All from Toyota
  August 2010
  Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) has prepared a treat for visitors of the CAMPI 3rd Philippine International Motor Show, which is ongoing until Sunday, August 22, 2010....
- A Mix of Power and Efficiency From CATS Motors
  August 2010
  CATS Motors Inc. has lined up quite an interesting mix for the upcoming CAMPI 3rd Philippine International Motor Show...
- Ford Group Philippines Celebrates the Entry of the Fiesta
  August 2010
  First there was the ConnectWithFiesta launch a couple of months ago, Along with this came the Fiesta scale models that could be had via sites like Facebook. Now, Ford Group Philippines has finally taken the Fiesta out of the box...
- HARI Set to Show Off Next-Generation Hyundais
  August 2010
  Hyundai Asia Resources Incorporated is set to showcase its Next-Generation lineup at the CAMPI 3rd Philippine International Motor Show...
- A Sign of Things to Come From Suzuki Philippines
  August 2010
  Suzuki Philippines will be showcasing the Kizashi Sports concept car as its main highlight in the upcoming CAMPI 3rd Philippine International Motor Show...
- Audi Unveils A7 Sportback
  August 2010
  Audi has finally unwrapped the new A7 Sportback in Munich recently...
- Crosswind Goes the Distance in Isuzu Challenge
  August 2010
  Isuzu Philippines Corp. (IPC) concluded the second leg of the 2010 Isuzu Challenge with the Crosswind XL covering a total distance of 1,190 kilometers on a single tank of fuel...
- BMW Offers Seven Exclusives for the new 7
  August 2010
  Asian Carmakers Corporation (ACC) is set to redefine the luxury sedan ownership experience as it introduces an exclusive program for BMW 7-Series customers....
- Mazda Tops Customer Satisfaction Study
  August 2010
  Despite the increase in new vehicle sales in the Philippines since mid-2009, overall satisfaction with the new-vehicle purchase experience had declined in 2010....
- Volvo's VIP
  August 2010
  Volvos have always been known to be safe. Of course, such high quality safety standards tend to come at a premium. Viking Cars, however, is set to change this via the VIP Offer...
- Asian Transmission Corporation Marks Major Milestones
  August 2010
  Asian Transmission Corporation celebrates a major milestone as it recently marked the production of its 5,500,000th transmission unit...
- Toyota Celebrates 22nd Year with Tent Event
  August 2010
  Toyota Motor Philippines celebrates its 22nd year in the country with its first ever Tent Event....
- Toyota Alphard Rolls into the Philippines
  August 2010
  Toyota Motor Philippines unveiled the latest addition to its ever-growing lineup of vehicles, the Toyota Alphard earlier today (August 2, 2010) at Le Pavilion in Pasay City...
- All-New Jaguar XJ Leaps Into Philippine Market
  July 2010
  Jaguar Cars Inc. has introduced the latest generation XJ luxury sedan to the Philippine market, barely two months after the car was first delivered to its very proud owner...
- The Civic Republic Heads North
  July 2010
  The Honda Civic Republic is headed for Nueva Ecija on July 31, 2010 at Honda Cars Nueva Ecija (HCME)...
- Ford Upgrades the Focus
  July 2010
  Ford Group Philippines showed off the latest updates to its Focus lineup via a launch last July 28, 2010 at Whitespace in Makati City...
- BMW, De La Salle Partner for One Million Trees
  July 2010
  Asian Carmakers Corporation (ACC), recently partnered with De La Salle’s Green for LIFE to support its One Million Trees and Beyond project....
- Take-It-Easy and Cruze: Chevy Offers Easy Own Packages
  July 2010
  The Covenant Car Company (TCCC), official distributor of Chevrolet vehicles in the country, makes a lot easier to own the all-new Chevrolet Cruze...
- Two Good! Two Exclusive!
  July 2010
  What do you do when two great cars come at the same time?
- Goodyear Philippines Gets Intereactive Via Its New Website
  July 2010
  Goodyear Philippines recently launched its enhanced and highly interactive website to give costumers the chance to get to know more about the Goodyear brand and its products..
- Drive a Mazda with No Worries
  July 2010
  Mazda Philippines makes owning a Mazda even more exciting, thanks to its recently launched Worry-Free Maintenance Package Promo...
- BMW Offers One at Zero
  July 2010
  Asian Carmakers Corporation, exclusive distributor of BMW vehicles in the country, makes it even easier to own its BMW 1-Series premium compact via its latest promo...
- Isuzu D-MAX Goes Radikal
  July 2010
  Isuzu Philippines Corporation recently unveiled the latest edition of its stylish and hard-working pickup, the D-MAX Radikal...
- Ford Kicks off ASEAN Fiesta Production
  July 2010
  Ford Motor Company recently kicked off ASEAN production of its new global small car, Fiesta, at its state-of-the-art passenger car manufacturing plant at the AutoAlliance Thailand (AAT) facility in Rayong, Thailand...
- CATS Motors Inc Set to Join CAMPI Motor Show as a New Member
  July 2010
  Mercedes-Benz, through its exclusive distributor CATS Motors Inc. (CMI) recently became an official CAMPI member....
- Honda Introduces Headlamp Restoration Service
  July 2010
  Honda Cars Philippines Inc. (HCPI) introduces a new service that restores the condition of headlamp lenses...
- Volvo in Twilight
  July 2010
  The popular film franchise Twilight, and its latest installment Eclipse, once again features a Volvo....
- Fly to Munich With Your New BMW
  July 2010
  Asian Carmakers Corporation (ACC), has just made owning a 3-Series more exciting as it gives clinets a chance to fly to Munich....
- Auto Sales Continue Upward Trend
  July 2010
  The local automotive industry is again at an upward move as total sales grew by 37.1% during the first half of this year. ...
- All-American Freedom Fest: Buy A Ford and Fly
  July 2010
  Ford Group Philippines (FGP) will be bringing its customers to new heights as it gives away free adventure trips in the All-American Freedom Fest....
- Royale Treatment: UMC Unveils the All-New Nissan Patrol Royale
  July 2010
  Universal Motors Corporation (UMC) has unveiled the much-awaited all-new Nissan Patrol Royale to the Philippine market...
- IPODs for OFWs in Latest Honda Contest
  July 2010
  Honda Cars Philippines Inc. (HCPI) gives Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and their beneficiaries a chance to win great prizes in its latest Photo-Essay Contest...
- MMPC Sponsors Filipino Boxer
  July 2010
  Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) recently announced its bid to sponsor Filipino boxer Bernabe "Abe" Concepcion...
- Hyundai’s LiFe-changing Encounter
  July 2010
  Hyundai Asia Resources Corporation (HARI), exclusive distributor of Hyundai vehicles in the country, is currently holding its LiFe-changing Tour...
- Foton Conducts Dealer Sales Training
  July 2010
  Foton Motor Philippines (FMP) recently held its Dealer Sales Trainig last June 16-18, 2010 in Quezon City...
- Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Opens Another Dealership Up North
  June 2010
  Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) recently opened another outlet to the public, this time in the City of Pines...
- BMW Set to Build JCA Technology Complex in Cagayan de Oro
  June 2010
  Asian Carmakers Corporation (ACC), official distributor of BMW vehicles in the country, recently entered into a partnership with the Xavier University of Cagayan de Oro....
- Maserati Makes Its Way To Manila
  June 2010
  Italian luxury sports car maker Maserati recently opened its doors to the Philippine market.
- Honda Cars Philippines Now in Bulacan
  June 2010
  Honda Cars Philippines Inc (HCPI) recently opened another full-service dealership in the country, this time in the province of Bulacan...
- Chevrolet Cruze Continues Its WTCC Dominance
  June 2010
  The Chevrolet Curze continues its dominance in the World Touring Championship (WTCC) as it garnered two wins and several podium finishes in the current season...
- Goodyear Philippines Cites Everyday Road Heroes
  June 2010
  Goodyear Philippines recently announced the recipients of this year’s Bayani ng Kalsada Awards...
- A Greener Philippine International Motor Show Slated This August
  June 2010
  The Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS) is back, this time set to run from August 19-22, 2010 at the World Trade Center in Pasay City...
- The All-New 5 Arrives
  June 2010
  BMW fans have reason to celebrate as Asian Carmakers Corporation, official distributor of BMW vehicles in the country, unveils the 2011 5-Series in the local market...
- American Muscle Comes to the Philippines
  June 2010
  Fans of American muscle cars, rejoice! The Covenant Car Company is now offering one of the most notable names in American muscle cars to our shores...
- Brute Strength: Nissan Introduces the Navarra Brute
  June 2010
  Want a pickup but don’t really need all the comfort and luxury amenities that most new trucks offer nowadays?
- A New View From Foton (And New Dealers Too)
  June 2010
  Foton Motor Philippines (FMP), official distributor of Foton commercial vehicles, has had a string of new products and events over the past couple of weeks....
- Don Jaime's Squire: Nissan Navara LE 4x4
  June 2010
  Its been just over a year now since I took delivery of my Nissan Navara LE 4X4, and so far, I have managed to clock up over 12,500 kilometers on it....
- A Ferocious Revolution of Perfection: 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia
  June 2010
  It almost didn’t happen. For months I coordinated with Maranello for our test schedule with the all-new Ferrari F430 replacement, the 458 Italia and when we finally secured it, disaster struck...
- The Big 10
  June 2010
  Imagine walking into a car dealership with every locally available car in stock, and it just so happens you have a P10,000,000 Gift Certificate in hand. What car(s) would you buy?
- New Cayenne Comes Into the Country
  June 2010
  “More Efficient, Lighter, More Dynamic…”—would you believe these exact words refer to a Porsche? Believe or not, this is how Porsche describe their all-new 2nd-generation Cayenne...
- 2010 Nissan X-Trail Lands in the Country..and Into the Online Buyer's Guide
  June 2010
  The long wait is over. Last friday, June 4, 2010, the 2010 Nissan X-Trail CVT finally made its way into the Philippine market...
- Connecting With the New Fiesta
  June 2010
  It is no secret among car enthusiasts that the Ford Fiesta is arguably one of the most eagerlyanticipated models, especially in the Philippines. Now, the wait is finally over, well, virtually at least...
- A 75-year old SUV Makes Its Way Into the Online Buyer’s Guide
  June 2010
  The Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) concept may have only been coined just a decade or so ago. Yet one particular model has been providing such capabilities for much longer than that...
- Hyundai, Suzuki Turn Up the Heat on the Online Buyer’s Guide
  May 2010
  It's the peak of summer and we at C! turn up the heat even more with new and exciting rides on our Online Buyer's Guide...
- Vote Now and Win Very Cool, Ultra Exclusive Prizes!
  May 2010
  The Annual 6th Annual C! Awards is fast approaching and we need your vote for the coveted C! Consumer Choice Award...
- The Truck for Your Buck
  May 2010
  I am often asked by neighbors, friends, relatives, and sometimes mere acquaintances, “What is the best SUV out there?” That’s a tough nut to crack...
- Love Machines 2010
  May 2010
  It was a blistering hot (and dry) day but there were many activities that easily took away the sting of the heat from what some people referred to as ‘a little too much good weather’...
- Duel of the Middle Children: Subaru Impreza WRX vs. Mitsubishi Lancer EX Ralliart
  May 2010
  We find out if individually, they rise among their siblings and ultimately stand at the podium as the Best of the Middle Children...
- Subaru Impreza WRX (Duel of the Middle Children)
  May 2010
  Power and performance does not a car make....
- Mitsubishi Lancer EX Ralliart (Duel of the Middle Children)
  May 2010
  It’s quick, very quick, and pulls oh so nicely. It eats everything in its way like Pac-Man gobbles power pellets....
- Conclusion (Duel of the Middle Children)
  May 2010
  We love this battle, and we’ll find every excuse to pitch these two against each other...
- Changing the Rules: 2010 Mazda 6 2.5i
  May 2010
  It's the first impressions that will either open the door or close it...
- A Fond Farewell to Snow Flake: 2010 Kia Forte Koup EX
  May 2010
  Before unloading our C! Koup for the new Sorento CRDi we still made one more addition...
- Gorgosaurus
  April 2010
  The Plymouth Valiant Duster 350 is not a very common name in classic muscle-car discussion...But like the nickname suggests, it slots within the same classification of the more popular T-Rexes of Muscle Cars...
- Just Shoot Me
  April 2010
  From transport to tank where a bullet hasn’t a chance...
- A Unique Balance of Form and Function: 2010 Kia Forte Koup EX
  April 2010
  Our new C! Fastfleet Kia Forte Koup acquisition may have been born out of chance but so far we have had mostly good things to say about it...
- Good Intentions: Audi S4
  April 2010
  There was this hilarious billboard campaign a couple of years back where Audi advertised the (then) new RS4 with the tagline: your move, BMW...
- EXPERIENCE EXHILARATION LIKE NO OTHER
  March 2010
  The C! Tarmac Experience offers a challenging program with a variety of new race cars this Summer at the brand new Clark International Speedway!
- The Drive of a Lifetime: 2009 East Africa Safari Rally with Classic Porsche 911
  March 2010
  “The road conditions are really rough sections with big ruts, large potholes, large bumps, and rocky terrain.”
- Taking Control: The All-new 2010 Chevrolet Cruze
  March 2010
  Instead of launching the new Cruze, it was the Cruze that launched the new face of Chevrolet....
- A Galaxy More Than Bringing an Arizona City to the World: 2010 Hyundai Tucson 2.0 GLS
  February 2010
  As of this writing C! just added a silky bronze 2010 Hyundai Tucson 2.4 GLS 4x4 into the C! Fastfleet, our first addition for the year...
- The Most Powerful Sports Sedan on the Planet: All-New 2010 Audi RS6 Sedan
  February 2010
  Audi’s Bec de Faucon answer to the upcoming 578bhp Bi-Turbo BMW M5...
- Maxed Out MINI Experience
  January 2010
  It’s hard to imagine the Mini has been around for 50 years, isn’t it? Fifty years. That’s a very long time considering such an automobile was introduced out of necessity...
- Classic Ramblings: Toyota 2000GT
  January 2010
  If I were to ask the car enthusiast to classify based on Country, he normally would be able to rattle off iconic classics from the usual suspects..But what about Japan?
- The Coolest Place on the Planet
  January 2010
  We were waiting, less than patiently, for Lewis Hamilton to show up for dinner...