Friday, 24 August 2012 17:58
BMW shows off new M Performance parts lineup at 4th PIMS
Words by Jade Lu | Photos by Christopher Kho
While other car manufacturers showed off their latest line-up at the recently-concluded 4th Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS), Asian Carmakers Corporation (ACC) opted to show off their sporty side with BMW's new triple threat. All fired up, the German automaker showcased their M Performance packages for the 1 Series, 3 Series sedan, and the 5 Series sedan.
The cream of the crop is stepping up a notch higher in terms of driving performance and athletic capabilities. The exclusive chassis, aerodynamic, cockpit, and powertrain components were designed in collaboration with BMW M GmbH. Now, you no longer need to be a pro race car driver to experience active racing dynamics with modifications from M Performance.
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Monday, 14 May 2012 08:28
On the count of three, ACC pulls the covers off the all-new 2012 BMW 3 Series
Words by Jose Carlo Roberto R. Sapera | Photos by Christopher Kho
The BMW 3 Series has been around for 35 years now and is said to be the company's best-selling model since its launch. While domestic sales only began 19 years ago, it immediately commanded the biggest volume in all BMW models sold in the country. And now, just seven months after its world debut, Asian Carmakers Corporation (ACC), the official importer and distributor of BMW in the Philippines, has finally officially launched its successor to the title, the all-new sixth generation 3 Series.
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Thursday, 26 January 2012 08:07
BMW still Philippines' top premier luxury brand with 19% growth in 2011
For the 9th year running, the Asian Carmakers Corporation (ACC), BMW's official importer and distributor in the Philippines, continues its reign as the country's leading luxury automotive brand. After posting a 19% increase for 2011 with 792 units sold, ACC now holds 33% of the segment's share. And to extend their advantage even further, BMW will be introducing the all-new 3 Series and 7 Series in 2012. With a solid performance from the 1, 5, 7, and X Series, December recorded the second-highest monthly performance for ACC in 2011 with a 95% growth over the same month in 2010. The newly-launched second generation BMW 1 Series dominated the premium compact car category with a year-to-date sales of 147 units, which equates to about 54% of the market. It's big brother the 5 Series, on the other hand, performed exceptionally well with a 67% year-to-date increase, while the flagship 7 Series continues to be top dog in the full-size luxury turf with an 11% sales growth. And standing on higher ground, the X Series family proved yet again to the best-selling premium SUV with 218 units sold in 2011, taking 33% of the market share with it.
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