Marikina Polytechnic College acquires Dongfeng minibus

Pilipinas Autogroup, Inc. (PilipinasAuto) has equipped Marikina Polytechnic College (MPC) with a 24-seat people-mover, delivering a Euro V-rated Nissan ZD30 turbodiesel-powered Dongfeng minibus last February 3. Receiving the Dongfeng minibus from PilipinasAuto sales division head Ramil Mendoza (at center) were (from left to right) MPC's general services office director Nelwin D. Lumacang; budget officer Maribeth …

Former Isuzu Mexico CEO is new Isuzu Philippines president

Announced last month, Tetsuya Fujita's replacement of Noboru Murakami as Isuzu Philippines president was made official at a turnover ceremony held at the Ilustrado restaurant in historic Intramuros of Manila yesterday. Having joined Isuzu Philippines last year (replacing long running former president Hajime Koso), Noboru Murakami saw the major truckmaker retain its long-standing market lead …

New upsized, upscaled Honda BR-V follows in bestselling original CR-V’s footsteps

Formally launched by Honda Cars Philippines last Monday, November 21, the second-generation BR-V sub-compact crossover SUV now has the underpinnings of a larger and more globally-attuned platform, it features the same engine as that of the nominally higher notched HR-V, and it brings back the manual transmission option that was briefly offered on the previous …

Isuzu completes Japanese big brands line up at 8th PIMS

Isuzu again headlines the Philippine International Motor Show after the event's lockdown hiatus since 2018, exhibiting their iconic diesel-powered commercial and sport utility haulers, as well as their extensive aftersales program, to savvy motorists. Press statement by Isuzu Philippines Corp., "Isuzu Philippines showcases extensive product line-up and aftersales program at the 8th Philippine International Motor …

Suzuki brings exclusive promos, hybrid Ertiga preview to 8th PIMS

Suzuki Philippines joins the return of the Philippine International Motor Show after a four-year lockdown hiatus, bringing show-exclusive promos and a preview of the next generation Ertiga crossover MPV with a new hybrid powertrain. Press statement by Suzuki Philippines, Inc. "Catch Suzuki at the Philippine International Motor Show: Happening this September 15-18 at the World …

Philippine EV Summit goes real world again in October

The Philippine Electric Vehicle Summit will be at the SMS Convention Center on October 20 to 21 for its first real world staging after two years of locked-down virtual confabs.  Press statement by Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines, "Philippine Electric Vehicle Summit Makes an Exciting Return on October 20 and 21 at the SMX …

Isuzu Philippines on its 25th honors stakeholders, commits to sustainable enterprise

Isuzu Philippines celebrated its 25th year in the country by honoring their stakeholders in a quarter century that saw their brand becoming a fixture in past decades' nation building; and by declaring their commitment to environmentally and socially sustainable operations centered on the use of renewable energy sources.  Press statement by Isuzu Philippines Corp., "Isuzu …

Isuzu Traviz hits 10,000-unit mark

Isuzu's Traviz light truck has reached its 10,000-unit sales milestone after racking up average volumes of 3,876 units a year and 322 per month since the novel light truck model was first introduced here in November 2019. (Not a surprise after we spotted the Traviz as Isuzu's genius swing at both new and old markets--see …

Fast tracked Lalamove sign-ups at Quezon Hity Hall, June 24 to 25

Lalamove teams up with local government to provide a venue for fast tracking driver sign-ups today and tomorrow, June 24 and 25, at northern Metro Manila's Quezon City Hall. Press Statement by Lalamove Philippines, Inc., "Lalamove, QC LGU tie up for livelihood opportunities," 15 June 2022: Lalamove Philippines has teamed up with the Local Government …