11 April 2013
HCPI issues Safety Recall for 2001 - 2002 Civic and CR-V
Well this is unfortunate. After Mitsubishi issued a recall for the all-new Mirage last Friday, this time, it's Honda's turn to send out a recall of their own. Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) just annouced a voluntary safety recall of 2001 to 2002 Civics (7th generation) and 2002 CR-Vs (2nd generation) because of a faulty front passenger airbag. This campaign affects 9,743 units locally and over 1.1 million vehicles worldwide.
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Words by Christopher Kho | Photos by Jose Carlo R. Sapera
After spending three years in the market, the Spark is sadly starting to lose its sparkle. Newer micro cars have emerged in the past few months that have outshined it. So, like what any other car manufacturer would do, they've given it a quick facelift to make it new again. We've first saw photos of the 2013 Spark as early as 2011, but at last, it's here. This, boys and girls, is the new 2013 Chevrolet Spark that made its debut at the recently-concluded AVID Innovation Congress.
The new facelift has changed the front and rear ends ever so slightly, but as they say, the devil is in the details.
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While it might not be their best-selling model of the month, the all-new Focus was still able to help drive Ford Philippines' sales up by 61% in March 2013. That's because the blue oval brand was able to sell 101 units in March which is its strongest sales performance since the model was launched last year. Because of this, overall sales of the compact increased by 55% in the first quarter of 2013. Not bad Ford. Not bad at all.
On a bigger perspective, March's retail sales rose 61% year-over-year to 1,000 vehicles compared to 2012's mere 623. But do care to note that they were suffering from a supply shortage back then.
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Words by Jade Lu | Photo courtesy of Fung Yu of www.360journals.com
*UPDATE*
The Comelec has just published the list of 22 areas where campaign motorcased are prohibited. Motorcades on minor roads, on the other hand, while allowed, are required to submit prior notice to the MMDA so they can reroute traffic.
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has put a ban on candidates running in the May 2013 elections from campaigning on major thoroughfares through the use of motorcades. According to Comelec Chief Sixto Brillantes Jr, the resolution will most likely take effect within the week, with 18 major roads intended to be included in the ban including EDSA, C-5, SLEX, and Taft Avenue.
Although motorcades will still be allowed on all minor streets, banning them on these busier roads will help in preventing additional traffic during the campaign season.
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10 April 2013
Ford Ranger's new Chassis Cab and Single Cab variants will help get your business going
Words and photos by Christopher Kho
Ford's display at the recently-concluded 9th Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) was by far this year's biggest - spanning the entire length of the World Trade Center and measuring at 1,000 sq. meters in floor space. Ford's entire line-up was proudly on display, from the pint-sized Fiesta all the way to the colossal Explorer. They were all poised in the spotlight, outshining even the leggy models in high heels beside them.
But tucked away at one corner were two little white trucks that only a few peering eyes noticed. They might not be the prettiest or fastest on display, but we're pretty sure that both can easily outsell all other Ford nameplates 100-to-1. We're talking about the new Ranger 2.2L 4x2 Chassis Cab and Single Cab - tough trucks that will help your business go places.
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Words by Jose Carlo R. Sapera | Photos courtesy of Mitsubishi Motors Thailand Co., Ltd.
Most, if not all, hatchbacks, whether subcompact or compact, will always have a sedan counterpart to suit different people's needs in terms of looks and space. And at the 34th Bangkok International Motor Show, Mitsubishi premiered their latest global car called the Concept G4. Whatever they like to call it, we'd like to believe is a preview of an upcoming Mirage four-door sedan.
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10 April 2013
Isuzu sets out on Nationwide Mall Tour this summer
While summer is the perfect time to go to the beach, you have to admit, most of us Filipinos actually go to the mall to chill out and beat the heat. Not only is it cheaper, but also a lot more convenient. That's why, Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) packed up their beach towels and sunscreens and headed on a mall tour instead.
The 2013 Isuzu Nationwide Mall Tour started on March 4 and will last until May 29, travelling as up north as Nueva Ecija and as down south as Davao. They're bringing along their entire range of family-friendly vehicles across the country so you could check them out in person, which includes the Isuzu Crosswind, Alterra, and D-Max.
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Words by Christopher Kho
We hate to burst your bubble, but your newly-bought pride and joy (that has yet to be issued number plates) is not exempted from number coding. The Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) had just issued a reminder to all motorists that the Unified Vehicular Volume Reduction Program (UVVRP), otherwise known as the number coding scheme, does cover brand new vehicles without license plates. In this case, the last digit on the conduction sticker will be followed.
MMDA Chairman Francis Tolentino signed Memorandum Circular Number 06 Series of 2013 which details the implementation guidelines of the UVVRP for new vehicles without license plates. It will be effective 15 days after publication which we estimated to be somewhere in mid-April.
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