23 March 2011
Chevrolet's Captiva gets a power-up for 2011
The Covenant Car Company Inc. Press Release
Chevrolet just recently launched the new 2011 Captiva. While it maintains it’s sleek, sporty and high-class compact SUV design as seen in its 2010 model, it is now backed-up with more engine power. Its new 2.4 liter DOHC ECOTEC CVVT engine now has a maximum power of 175 hp @ 6,400 rpm that allows the road warrior blaze through almost any terrain at ease. Together with a new 6 speed automatic transmission with Tiptonic feature, it gives the Captiva efficient power delivery and impressive fuel mileage on long drives. This mean machine does not only bring style and power to your everyday driving experience, but Peso savings in fuel consumption as well.
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23 March 2011
Carrera GTS: The Porsche 911 now even sportier
PGA Cars Inc. Press Release
With a power output of 408 hp, outstanding vehicle dynamics and emphatically sporty equipment, the new 911 Carrera GTS ascends to the pinnacle of the Carrera model series. Available as a Coupé or a Cabriolet, the new GTS, powered by a 3.8 liter engine, has 23 hp more than the 911 Carrera S enabling it to close the gap to the 911 GT3 which has 435 hp. This additional sportiness goes hand in hand with its economic advantage. Thanks to Porsche's Intelligent Performance, the new top sports car consumes fuel no more than the Carrera S in the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC). The new Porsche 911 Carrera GTS celebrated its world premiere at the Paris Motor Show in last October 2010.
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23 March 2011
RMSC's National Slalom Series Leg 2 races on March 27
After a successful 1st leg held at the Robinsons Nova Market parking lot last March 6, all car enthusiasts are once again invited to come and join the 2nd leg of the Race Motorsports Club National Slalom Series this Sunday, March 27, 2011 at the SM Sucat parking lot Building A. The racing action gets even hotter with a bigger track area for all competitors.With a lot of adrenaline-packed slalom racing action in store, newbies, car clubs, and race car drivers are all invited to join and compete in Sunday's exhilarating race. As always, registration starts at 8 am and practice will begin at 11 am. Then at 11:30 am, lights turn green as the official runs gets going. For the second leg this Sunday, all participating drivers will also receive a free Shell T-shirt and cap. The Automobile Association of the Philippines (AAP) will also be present during the event to issue Clubman Licenses to the participants for only P1,000. Don't miss this chance as the AAP will also waive the doctor's and membership fee.
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Motorsports
Suzuki Philippines Inc. Press Release
Last year, the whole country was abuzz when the Philippine Team’s contingent for football, the Azkals, qualified in the semi-finals of the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) Suzuki Cup for the first time. Having been overlooked by the football community for many years, the Azkals’ victory paved the way for the Philippines to be recognized as a viable competitor in the football scene.
The AFF Suzuki Cup, established in 1996, is a biennial football competition organized by the ASEAN Football Federation, with the national teams from Southeast Asia as participants. As football is considered the most popular sport in the ASEAN region, the AFF Suzuki Cup quickly rose in popularity, and achieved a following akin to the South East Asian (SEA) Games football tournament.
This year, Suzuki Philippines (SPH), the only integrated automobile and motorcycle company in the country, in partnership with the Philippine Football Federation (PFF), is hoping to keep the football fever alive with the launch of the PFF Suzuki Cup.
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Industry Update
22 March 2011
Boost your business with Foton's Go Asenso Promo
Foton Motor Philippines Press Release
Foton Motor Philippines (FMP) gears up for a breathtaking summer kick-off as it launches its first ever GO ASENSO promo this 2011! With its breakthrough affordable financing packages bundled with irresistible freebies, owning a Foton is now made easy and guaranteed to boost your business' potential. Choose a plan that best suits your budget. With the LOW DOWNPAYMENT scheme, choose between FREE 3 year LTO registration, 1 year comprehensive insurance, and chattel mortgage or FREE 2 months amortization and start paying on the 3rd month. You can also opt for the LOW MONTHLY scheme and pay as low as P7,097/month or P237/day.
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Contest and Promos
Words by Ferman Lao | Photos by Christopher Kho
To launch the new Montero Sport GTV, Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Inc. (MMPC) gave us the opportunity to join them as they push their SUV to its limits at the Clark International Speedway (CIS) in an event they dubbed as the “Hiroshi Masuoka Challenge.”
The schedule showed us that we were to be carted off to Clark, Pampanga a day before the actual event. This gives us the chance to cool our heels, escape from the stressful work week, and ensures that we would give our full attention to the following day's activities. But instead of joining the shuttle, I opted to drive up in my old, yet trusty, Subaru Legacy project car - with Chris Kho riding shotgun. As everyone went straight ahead to the hotel, we dropped by the track for a sneak peek.
Lo and behold, we discovered that a specially laid-out course was prepared on the infield of CIS that combined dirt and tarmac. Apparently, MMPC deemed this challenge to showcase the new-found power of the 2011 Montero Sport GTV's new engine and transmission combo.
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The De La Salle University - Manila's Mechanical Engineering Society (MES) is set to fill all gear head's need for speed with their first-ever car show “Automized 2011: Your Ride. Your Pride” happening this Saturday, March 26, 2011 at the Harbor Square parking area, CCP Complex Pasay City.
Doors open at 3 pm and for a P30 guest entrance fee, get an adrenaline rush by ogling over some of the most tricked-out rides and custom cars on display. You can also get the chance to win free copies of C! Magazine, and items from DC Shoes. Plus, meet and greet six-time World Bowling Champion Rafael “Paeng” Nepomuceno during the show. And once the sun sets, party with the best bands from the DLSU College of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Department faculty, and the DLSU Innersoul as they rock the stage and play into the night.
Check out which ride will be awarded the Best JDM, Old School, Best in Decals, Detail, Interior, Paint and many more. And if you feel that Your Ride is Your Pride, enter you car so it can bask in the show's spotlight and it might just be crowned the Best in Show. Show participants gets a chance to get their ride featured on C! Magazine and win gift certificates from the event's sponsors.
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Words by Christopher Kho
A few months back, we were handed the keys of the all-new Volvo S60 T6 AWD to star in an action movie. Packing a ballistic 305 horsepower and all the safety features to boot, we took the Scandinavian saloon on track with a video camera on hand. Working with the theme “The all-new Volvo S60: Made for Action,” the film must embody the emotion, motion, and experience of the sassy S60 - a dynamic sport sedan meant to be experienced and stir emotions with its sheer power and animalistic appeal.
Uploaded in the Volvo Philippines Facebook page, the video we made is part of a contest where the winning group will get an all-expense paid weekend trip to Universal Studios Singapore. 50% of the judging criteria comes from the video's interpretation of the theme, and the other 50% comes from the number of “Likes” our video gets. This is where you, Kotse.com's loyal readers, come in.
We at Kotse.com are asking for your support to help the team win! To do this, simply follow the steps below:
- Log on to Volvo Philippines' Facebook Page.
- Click on “Like” to become a fan.
- Watch our action-packed video “Trackster” by clicking on the link.
- If you enjoyed it, click on the “Like” button under our video!
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