Another world first safety technology in Volvo’s newest SUV.
Volvo Cebu proudly introduces the world’s first car that can stop traffic. And itself. In an event designed to stop guests in their tracks, Volvo has once again proved its position as a leader in safety technology with the launch of the Volvo XC60 with City Safety.
World-first City Safety as standard
Up to 90% of all traffic accidents are caused by driver distraction. 75% of all reported collisions occur at speeds of up to 30kph. Half of these occur in city traffic. With Volvo’s City Safety, the risk of slamming into the vehicle in front is lessened. A Volvo world-first standard safety feature, the laser sensor that is integrated into the top of the windshield at the height of the rearview mirror can detect vehicles and other objects up to 18 feet in front of the XC60's bumper. This laser-based technology can automatically brake the XC60 to help avoid running into a slower or standstill vehicle going at the same direction or mitigate the effects of a collision. In cases such as these, City Safety makes a crucial difference. Not only does it protect the driver and its passengers, it also limits the risk of injury to the occupants of the car in front.
“We are extremely pleased to formally introduce this groundbreaking vehicle to the Cebu market. The XC60 is not only stunning to look at but it is also a smart SUV – the first in the world that can stop itself when it detects an impending collision. It’s truly remarkable and we just want our valued clients and Volvo enthusiasts here in Cebu to experience a different breed of Volvo,” remarks Mr. Franklyn O. Ong, President of Pasajero Motors Corporation, the authorized dealer of Volvo cars in Cebu.
Volvo’s New Face
The Volvo XC60 exhibits Volvo’s new DNA -- an all-wheel drive SUV that carries the characteristics of Volvo’s Dramatic New Approach. The iconic badge in the trapezoidal grille has been made bolder, with the square blue plate removed, making the Volvo Ironmark exude more confidence and visibility. It swiftly fills the rearview mirror of the car in front - a signal that Volvo's dynamic future has arrived.
The XC60 previews Volvo's new face, with attitude and strength, filled with expression and personality. It artfully fuses the dynamic elements of a capable and robust crossover in its lower half and the sleek, fine lines of a sporty coupe up top. LED lamps strips in front enhances the unmistakable Volvo V-line bonnet while LED lights also set in the tail lamps give the pronounced shoulder line a more muscular look and act as a valuable safety aid.
The new XC60 is packed with energy on the inside too. All the passengers sit comfortably in the newly designed X-themed seats, yet it's obvious that the driver is in charge –surrounded by ergonomically designed instruments and intelligent safety systems than in any previous Volvos.
The introduction of Volvo’s first panoramic sunroof, available locally in the T6 version, considerably lightens the interior. With two glass panels that can be operated at the push of a button, this feature not enhances the experience of light and air in the Xc60 but also helps protect from UV radiation. The two-piece glass is also laminated for added safety.
Unleash your drive
With two variants launched locally – a highly-efficient 2.4L 5-cylinder turbodiesel engine running at 185bhp and a powerful 3.0L 6-cylinder twin-scroll turbo with CVVT spewing 285 bhp – customers can take their pick and choose the one that best suits their lifestyle. Whether it is in the city or in a jaunt out of town, the XC60 can perform with enthusiasm and poise.
Volvo's engineers have endowed the XC60 with a finely tuned suspension to provide both sporty handling and a smooth ride. The body is exceptionally rigid, while the sporty chassis setup enables the car to be precisely controlled to minimize roll tendencies in demanding driving situations. Volvo's DSTC (Dynamic Stability and Traction Control) function has been further developed in the new Volvo XC60 in order to help providing even more stable driving. DSTC registers deviations between the driver's intended direction and the car's actual direction. The enhanced DSTC function registers the car's roll rate as well, giving the opportunity to detect slowly built up skids.
Loaded with style and attitude, the Volvo XC60 is an all-road capable, sports-coupé sensational and technologically advanced. With its cutting-edge safety and modern Scandinavian design, the Volvo XC60 comes with new perspectives on urban traveling.
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Honda Cars Philippines Inc. announced 71.5% sales growth for its Honda City during the first half of year 2009. According to the report released by the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines (CAMPI), total City sales from January to June reached 4,393 units, a significant increase from last year’s sales of 2,561 units. Out of the total 8,683 units Honda sold for the year, 51% are City models.
With City sales averaging to 3,400 units per year, the 4,000 unit sales mark just for the first half of this year indicated a new milestone for the City.
Essential in attaining such feat was the entry of the 3rd generation City in January. With cutting-edge styling and technologies, the City has indeed reshaped the industry standards for its class. It simply changes the rules on how subcompacts should be like.
If you log on to www.citychangetherules.com, the first thing that you notice is the innovatively aggressive look of the City. As the renowned contemporary graphic designer, April Greiman would say, “Design must seduce, shape, and perhaps more importantly, evoke emotional response.” The design team of the Honda City definitely had this idea whether they knew April Greiman or not. The Honda City has a masculine and dynamic look that acquired inspiration from an ‘arrowshot’ design. The sharp front mask is formed by a continuous design motif running from grille to headlights. The exterior of the City reflects a tense look and dynamic energy of a drawn bow ready to fire. The higher belt line promises a roomier interior. The City’s aerodynamic curves tell of structural design that does not cut into the space, comfort, or luxury of the interior. The wonders of modern engineering just never cease.
Step inside the interior and it delivers what the exterior hints at all along. The promise of the City, no pun intended, does not disappoint. The height adjustable driver seat provides better visibility and driving comfort. It also has a fuel consumption meter that indicates instantaneous and average readout, including estimated drivable distance before refueling. Every detail considered to generate just the right heat. Even the steering wheel has a tilt and telescopic adjustable option to give the best angle and optimize the driving experience. Its bigger cabin interior provides sheer ride comfort to passengers. You will be surprised how the leg and headroom have improved.
Honda has added other features to spice up the total package. The City provides high sound quality with its Flex Audio System that is specially designed for digital media. It can operate an iPod, MP3 player or any USB memory device.
The City’s design is more than aesthetically pleasing. With safety in mind, the Honda team has made sure to deliver the most value for one’s buck. Its safety features include an ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD with BA (Electronic Brake Force Distribution with Brake Assist) and dual SRS airbags (except for 1.3 A). Honda is also taking into consideration its impact on the environment. The City, just like any other Honda models, has achieved EURO 4 levels which go beyond what Philippine regulations require.
Get behind the wheel and let the class-leading City seduce you. Visit any of the 26 Honda dealerships located nationwide and schedule a testdrive. For more details, you may log on to www.hondaphil.com.
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Lexus, Subaru and Hyundai got 10 out of a possible 25 honors in the recently concluded 5th annual C! Awards at One Esplanade in Pasay City.
Lexus garnered four trophies – Best Premium SUV, Best Premium Luxury Sedan, Best Premium Executive Sedan and Best Premium Sedan - for the LX 570, the LS 460L, the GS 460 and the IS 300, respectively.
Subaru took top honors in the Best Premium Compact Car, Best Five-Seater Compact SUV and Best Mid-Size SUV for the Impreza WRX hatchback, the Forester 2.5 XT and the Tribeca.
Hyundai landed three awards – Best Sport Sedan or Coupe, Best Mini-Compact Car and Best Full Size People Carrier – for the Genesis Coupe 3.8L V6, the i10 and the Grand Starex VGT GLS (12 seater).
Honda, Porsche and Ford each garnered two awards. The Japanese manufacturer won the Best Subcompact Car (for the Jazz 1.5 i-VTEC) and the Best Executive Car (for the Accord 3.5 S-V). Porsche won the Best Cabriolet/GT (for the 911 Targa PDK) and the Best Premium Super SUV (for the Cayenne GTS). Ford bagged the Best Compact Car and the Best Full Size SUV trophies, for the Focus 2.0L TDCi and the Expedition Eddie Bauer EL.
Two speedsters from Germany were awarded, albeit for different categories – Audi’s R8 V8 (Best Sportscar) and BMW’s M3 Coupe DCT (Best Premium Sedan/Sport Coupe). Suzuki’s APV Type II bagged the Best Compact People Carrier category, while Kia’s Carnival EX CRDi LWB nailed the Best Midsize People Carrier award.
Two manufacturers going neck and neck for top overall sales honors – Mitsubishi and Toyota – were also lauded, the former for its Montero Sport 3.0 Di-D 4x4 A/T (Best Seven-Seater Compact SUV), the latter for its Innova 2.5G A/T (Best Multi-Purpose Vehicle). Mercedes Benz’s GLK 280 4MATIC won the Best Premium Compact SUV, while the Nissan Frontier Navara LE 4x4 won the Best Pickup category.
The Ferrari California was lauded as the Best Supercar, and the 430 Scuderia was named C! Magazine’s 2008 Drive of The Year.
Lexus Manila, Inc. president and general manager Danny Isla earned the first Pocholo Ramirez Lifetime Achievement award, for his inspiring dedication to his outstanding work with Toyota beginning at the dealership level rising through the ranks to become one of the most successful men in the industry.
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Toyota Motor Philippines Foundation (TMPF) supports Filipino Matters as the official transportation for the Filipino Pride Book Tour (Luzon Leg). With Toyota’s belief in the Filipino people and its objective to support enhancement of local vehicle manufacturing as a partner in national development, both organizations share the goal of establishing reasons why we should be proud to be Filipinos. From July 24 to September 11, the Innova will be used in a tour of over 40 colleges and universities all over Luzon to discuss the importance of national pride and how can it help in nation-building. Filipino Pride will soon embark on a ride towards instilling Filipino national pride powered by Innova, itself, a vehicle proudly made by Filipinos.
Filipino Matters is a non-profit, non-government organization composed of volunteers who bonded together to instill national pride, develop a greater sense of social consciousness and uplift the dignity in every Filipino through meaningful advocacies and viable social businesses. Filipino Matters develops creative and doable solutions to change people’s mindsets, believing that changing so can help us move forward as a nation.
Filipino Matters will hit the road this July to promote national pride and love of country through its first project, the completed first volume of Filipino Pride. Volunteer Dale David sums up the aim of the project: “The Filipino Pride is a compilation of essays featuring the best things that we Filipinos can be proud of about our country and our people. It is a tribute to our great heroes, leaders, athletes, scientists, artists, authors and entrepreneurs who brought fame and glory to our nation through their works and deeds. It also highlights the dignity of our values, the richness of our culture and the honor of our people."
The journey is anchored on the partnership of Toyota and Filipino Matters. TMPF, thru its President – Dr. David Go beams with pride as he says that the Vios and Innova are products of Filipino ingenuity and craftsmanship. In a statement, Dr. Go expressed, “We at Toyota are very proud that in spite of the challenges of trade liberalization and financial crisis, we continue to find ways to maintain the local manufacturing operations in the country. We firmly believe that the products we produce here, like Vios and Innova are at par with the world’s best in terms of quality and customer satisfaction. Most importantly, they are made by skilled Filipino hands that create employment for the local economy to grow. Our support to the Filipino Pride reflects our strongest support to your endeavor to enhance the dignity of labor of every Filipino by doing their ordinary duties, extraordinarily well.”
For more information about Filipino Pride and Filipino Matters, please log-on to www.filipinomatters.org.
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The province of Nueva Ecija plays host to Honda Cars Philippines, Inc.’s 26th full-service dealership in the country, Honda Cars Nueva Ecija (HCNE).
This is in line with Honda’s commitment and dedication in bringing in bringing world-class products and services closer to its customers for ultimate customer satisfaction. Already the third dealership in the region, the opening of HCNE strengthens Honda’s presence in Central Luzon.
As in any Honda dealership, HCNE houses state-of-the-art facilities and prides itself with competent service technicians, well-trained sales associates and accommodating customer relations officers. HCNE is now ready to sell the latest vehicle models, parts and accessories, and to provide general repairs, preventive maintenance and body and paint services.
HCNE is located along Maharlika Highway, Brgy. Luna Sta. Rosa, Nueva Ecija. To know more about the dealership, you may reach HCNE through telephone number (044) 311-0780.
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No matter where they go, people who are in control carry with them that striking sense of authority, that fine mixture of a tough mind and an eye for beauty, that quiet elegance that both seduces and commands respect. And these are the people who choose to drive a car that communicates the same. These are the people who choose to be behind the wheel of the Honda Accord.
Cruising through the streets, the Accord’s undeniably sporty yet stylish design merits a second look. Sitting atop 17” alloy wheels, the Accord’s huge dimensions and muscular design easily make it the center of attention. Every detail of the Accord speaks of power, from the metal wing shaped headlights and 6-point large grille to the forward-thrusting nose and dynamic camber. Despite its seeming aggressiveness though, the Accord is no unpolished gem. Its elegant side character lines, chromed accents, and stunning finish reveal its sophisticated grandeur.
The Accord’s interior dispels any doubt about its status as a luxury sedan. You can’t help but feel pampered as you settle comfortably on the ergonomically designed leather-trimmed seats. And nothing makes you feel more in control than the array of modern features and technology all within the touch of a button. The carefully laid-out new instrument panel design, paddle shift, and large Optitron meter ensure that you will have access to the gadgets and information you need in just a glance. The Accord is also loaded with top-of-the line audio system and air-conditioning system which includes a rear air vent. A sunroof and a rear electric sunshade are included in the Accord’s already long list of luxuries. And most of all, the Accord offers you tremendous amount of cabin and storage space no matter where you choose to sit.
The best part about the Accord though is that it is not just an empty beautiful shell. Like the people who choose it, the Accord possesses both luxury and power. And that power comes in the form of a 3.5 L i-VTEC V6 engine capable of unleashing up to 275ps at 6200rpm. Thanks to the innovative Variable Cylinder Management technology or more popularly known as VCM 643, the Accord wields its power like any true genius. VCM 643 allows the Accord to smoothly transition from 6- to 4- to 3-cylinder mode to maximize fuel efficiency and lessen harmful emissions. The full power of the 6-cylinder mode kicks in during start-up, acceleration, high-speed driving or uphill climbing. As the Accord goes to mid-speed driving, the engine switches to 4 cylinders. Then, for moderate speed driving such as cruising around town, the engine deactivates 3 cylinders and runs at 3-cylinder mode for optimum fuel efficiency.
The Accord also makes sure that the transition from one cylinder mode will not be bothersome to its passengers by using the Active Control Engine Mount and Active Noise Control system that cancel engine vibration during cylinder deactivation. In fact, the transition is imperceptible, save for the indicator light in the instrument panel. The Accord prides itself for its driving and ride comfort which earned it the award of “Most Comfortable Ride” in the Petron 2008 Autofocus Media’s Choice Awards. It has VGR (Variable Gear Ratio) for better steering accuracy, VSA (Vehicle Stability Assist) and TCS (Traction Control System) to prevent slippage during an understeer or oversteer, and ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) to stop wheel lock-up during braking. Aside from improving the Accord’s driving performance, these features also ensure your safety on the road.
As one proverb goes, “It is impossible to overdo luxury.” And the Accord is proof of that. With its remarkable combination of style and power, the Accord communicates nothing less of being in control. You look at an Accord and you see success cruising down the street. Who wouldn’t want to be in that driver’s seat?
Go ahead. Indulge yourself with the premium grade driving performance of the most powerful Accord ever. This July, as much as Php 70,000 worth of promo offering can be applied on the interest rates of financing buyers. This brings down monthly amortization of 3.5 liter top of the line variant to Php 21,494 with 50% initial cash outlay. Aside from affordable financing schemes, one can opt for a worry–free driving option. The Php 70,000 promo subsidy can be applied on the insurance, LTO registration or accessories.
Get behind the wheel of an Accord now. Visit your nearest Honda dealer and schedule a testdrive. Log on to www.hondaphil.com for more details.
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Toyota Motor Philippines Corporation (TMPC) is set to introduce a sporty addition to its Vios line-up this July. The new Vios S is available in 1.5-liter fuel-efficient VVT-i engine. Exclusive sporty features for this grade include HID headlamps, 17” alloy wheels, rear spoiler, and a special “S” badge. The Vios S is offered at Php 805,000 for the automatic transmission and Php 770,000 for the manual transmission, and is available in youthful shades of thermalyte, black and blaze. “The Vios is the country’s consistent best-selling vehicle with average sales of 900 units per month and is proudly made in Toyota’s Sta. Rosa manufacturing plant. Following the success of our limited edition 20th anniversary Vios model, the addition of this sporty variant is aimed to strengthen Toyota’s lead in the passenger car segment, targeting younger customers who are looking for an edgier character in their vehicle at an affordable price with optimum fuel economy,” expressed Raymond Rodriguez, TMPC’s First Vice President for Vehicle Sales. Visit any of 27 Toyota Dealers nationwide for more details.
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Following the debut of the country’s first hybrid vehicle, the Prius, Toyota Motor Philippines Corporation (TMPC), made their commitment declaration for the environment. As the world’s first mass-produced eco-friendly car, the Prius is a symbol of Toyota’s integrated efforts towards creating a better future by giving motorist an option to drive with less fuel consumption, less harmful emissions, using a product made of recycled and environment-safe materials. “As we move towards one world, one future, we learn that there is no one solution to all of Earth’s problems. And we cannot do it alone. We need your help to make that dream come true. Everyone can do their share, everyone can make their first move. YOU DON’T NEED TO OWN A PRIUS TO DO A PRIUS, if you believe in what it stands for. Together we can make the world greener, one Prius at a time. TOGETHER, WE PRIUS,” expressed TMP President Hiroshi Ito, as he heads the Eco Pledge Ceremony together with other TMP key executives, (From Left to Right) Mr. Yuji Goto, EVP; Dr. David Go, Senior EVP; Mr. Daniel Isla, First VP for Marketing; Mr. Raymond Rodriguez; FVP for Vehicle Sales Operations.
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