Up to 5 years zero interest ownership packageTrue to its promise of providing the market with cars that understand people, Volvo Philippines takes the unique experience a step further with a winning ownership option. Starting April 13, drive home a brand new Volvo with Volvo’s High Five Ownership Package. For as low as 20% downpayment* at zero interest for up to 5 years, reward yourself with a car that delivers uncompromising luxury.
Innovative and IntuitiveInnovative and intuitive, Volvo safety technologies are designed to give the driver peace of mind. City Safety, for example, is a world-first collision avoidance technology which prevents rear - end collisions. This technology is local available as standard in the Volvo S60, V60 and XC60. Volvo S60 T6’s Collision Warning with Full Auto Break and Pedestrian Detection helps avoid collision with unprotected road users by flashing a red light on the wind screen and an audible warning when a person is within range. Should the driver fail to respond on time, full auto breaking power is applied.
Functional and Natural
Volvo's new driver-control interface called Volvo Sensus, allows you to conveniently explore the hi-tech features of your car and personalize them to suit your needs. All information is displayed on a high-resolution 5" or 7" color screen, which can also display the phone, park assist camera, DVD, digital TV, among others. Everything is conveniently controlled using the ergonomic steering wheel controls -- so you can keep your attention on the traffic and your hands on the steering wheel. Moreover, every material in your Volvo is chosen for its quality, allergy reducing and renewable characteristics.
Engaging and Entertaining
The unique range of sleek smart and strong Volvos are locally available with state-of-the art turbo charged petrol and turbodiesel engine variants which are optimized to deliver uninterrupted power output while ensuring that you get most out of every micro drop of your fuel. What is more, every Volvo engine is engineered to respond instantly so spontaneous adventures never have to wait.
It is indeed high time to drive home your favorite Volvo. Built with thoughtful details and coupled with a winning ownership package, experience pure driving fun with the sleek, smart and strong Volvos that are specially designed around you.
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• The All-New Ford Fiesta continues to shine with best-ever monthly performance
• Supply of vehicles from Thailand is continuing to improve; company remains upbeat on
overall 2012 performance
• The all-new Ranger and all-new Ford Explorer 2.0L GTDi XLT with EcoBoost were
launched, and Ford Mustang revealed, at last month's Manila International Auto Show
MANILA, Philippines, 16 April 2012 – Ford Philippines today reported March retail sales of
623 units, an increase of 50 percent from the previous month, as vehicle supply from Thailand
continued to improve.
The all-new Ford Fiesta led the March performance and reaffirmed its segment leadership by
delivering its best-ever monthly sales of 392 units – an increase of 64 percent from February.
Despite the lingering effects from the Thai floods on local supply, the class-leading Fiesta
delivered overall first-quarter sales that rose slightly from the previous quarter to 774 units.
“The all-new Fiesta continues to prove its wide appeal among young and savvy consumers
who appreciate its best-in-class package of design, safety, fuel economy, quality and value
for money," said Randy Krieger, president, Ford Group Philippines. “Our fast-growing Fiesta
customer base is incredibly loyal and enthusiastic, and they are certainly helping spread the
excitement about this fantastic small car.”
The Ford Escape SUV turned in a strong March, with retail sales of 112 units, an increase of 56
percent from the previous month.
At the Manila International Auto Show last month, Ford underscored the reason for its
confidence that momentum will continue to build this year by launching the all-new Ford Ranger pickup, the all-new Ford Explorer 2.0L GTDi with EcoBoost, and revealing the new Ford
Mustang sports car.
Ford started taking orders at the Show for the all-new Ranger with the official public launch now
expected in July.
“Combining the toughness and capability of a pickup truck with smart technology, outstanding
safety, excellent fuel economy, quality and comfort, the all-new Ranger will redefine the pickup
truck segment in the Philippines,” said Krieger.
The all-new Explorer 2.0L GTDi XLT is first vehicle in the Philippines equipped with Ford’s
innovative EcoBoost engine technology, which enhances engine performance and power while
delivering increased fuel economy. The Explorer 2.0L GTDi XLT will officially go on-sale in July.
Additionally, the all-new Explorer 3.5L Limited won 2011-2012 Car of the Year for ‘Best Luxury
SUV’ at the Show, as well as the Bosch Technical Innovation Award for its award-winning
MyFord Touch and SYNC global in-car connectivity systems.
“The all-new Explorer is fast-becoming one of our strongest vehicles in the Ford portfolio, and we are eager to sustain the momentum,” said Randy Krieger, president, Ford Group
Philippines. “The success of this vehicle is further evidence we are delivering products that
people want and value.”
The local reveal Ford Mustang turned out to be a show-stopper at MIAS, with enthusiasts
eagerly receiving news that this super-charged vehicle will be officially launched in July, with
first deliveries expected in September.
Ford also reaffirmed its plans to launch the all-new Ford Focus later this year, representing the
next of the eight all-new vehicles Ford will introduce in ASEAN by mid-decade.
“With the arrival of so many great One Ford vehicles this year in the Philippines, there is no
question that our sales performance will continue to strengthen through the year,” explained
Krieger.
Ford plans to open 12 new authorized Ford dealerships this year to support its aggressive
growth plans, bringing its nationwide network to 35 authorized dealers.
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What separates a car lover from a car enthusiast? “Passion with knowledge will always set them apart” says Sophie delos Santos, President of Tradeshow International and organizer of the oldest running car show in the country, the TRANS SPORT SHOW. “We have been staging this annual event since 1992 purposely to serve as a gathering of finely-restored show cars for competition . And because the show has become a breeding ground for car enthusiasts, we feel responsible for keeping their passion alive and setting the proper direction as far as car appreciation and knowledge is concerned”, delos Santos said. Come April 18-22, the 21st Trans Sport Show will happen at the SM Megamall’s Megatrade Halls and is being presented for the second time by Phoenix Petroleum Philippines, Inc.
Keeping true to Trans Sport Show’s tagline as the “Car Show for Enthusiasts by Enthusiasts”, Tradeshow International, Inc. maintains a high standard when accepting cars for show and competition which will go under scrutiny by a panel of seasoned car enthusiast judges. “We do reserve very limited slots new players in the field to help fuel up enthusiasm but we select only those who we feel have the passion to begin with or car hobbyists with strong potential to develop into true car enthusiasts. Also, after 20 years, this is the time to usher in the next generation of Trans Sport Show fans”, enthuses de los Santos. There will be over 15 categories open in the 21st Phoenix Trans Sport Show Cup with two major awards which are the Best
of Show Nostalgic (for vintage and classic cars) and Best of Show Contemporary (for newer cars). This year’s panel of judges is headed by veteran judge Osamu Hasegawa together with Eddie Salonga, Boyer Kalugdan, John Escobar, Nilo Escalona, Pepon Marave and George Apacible. Awarding will be on April 21 at 6PM.
Part of Trans Sport Show’s tradition is to educate the public on automotive history hence, a special highlight will be the “50th Anniversary of the MGB” display in cooperation with the Manila Sports Car Club and the MG Club. Fifty years ago, in 1962, MG introduced the sports car, which increased its fame in the 60s and 70s. It remained in production until 1980. Accurately described as the most popular sports car, there were more than 500,000 MGBs made from 1962 to 1980. The display will feature restored MGBs including a GT and a roadster.
Other event highlights include a talk about “Collecting Vintage Cars” on April 21, Saturday at 4PM by members of the Manila Sports Car Club, Porsche Club and the Vintage Car Club. Get valuable insights on how to get started in the hobby, maintaining and enjoying it. The Search for the 2012 Miss Trans Sport Show is open to all the pretty booth attendants in the show and will surely be a must –shoot activity for the photographers. There will also be exhibitor related activities namely the WWW.AUTOINDUSTRIYA.COM
GT 5 CHALLENGE with qualifying rounds fromApril 18 – 21 and awarding on April 22. DKT Philippines will have the PREMIERE MAX BLACK JACK & PREMIERE VIXENS SEARCH MODELS . Online voting activities from April 19-21 include Most Popular Online Babe via www.topgear.com.ph, Best Car Display via www.tsikot.com and Best Booth Display via www.kotse.com. For Facebook users, you may upload your most creative picture taken at this year’s event in Trans Sport Show’s official Facebook page at www.facebook.com/pages/TRANS-SPORT-SHOW.
The 21st Phoenix Trans Sport Show is sponsored in part by Solar Sports, Basketball TV, C!, Top Gear, Power Wheels, Radio High 105.9 , Crossover 105.1, DZRH 666, DWIZ, 97 Home Radio, RJ 100, DZRJ 810, Inside Motoring, Business Mirror, Businessworld, Chinese Commercial News, Daily Tribune, Manila Bulletin, Manila Standard Today, Manila Times, Phil.Daily Inquirer, Philippine Star, Malaya Business Insight, Padi’s Point, Lazer Maxx, Gotcha, Auto Review, Sunshine TV, Motoring Today, Auto Focus, Stoplight TV, Pinoy Extreme, ABS CBN TFC, Autoindustriya.com, Kotse.com , TopGear.com.ph, Tsikot.com, Autopartsmanila.com, Café Puro and Motorola. Show tickets are already available in all SM Ticket Cinema outlets or buy onsite on the showdates.. For more details, call Tradeshow International, Inc. at 6713122, 6718381-82, 09175322637 and 09175322648.
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The Ultimate 8-Star Christmas Promo grand prize, a brand new Volvo XC60, was awarded
to Jeanette Suy Chua (center) by Megaworld Corporation First Vice-President and
Commercial Division Head, Kevin Tan, (left) and Viking Cars Inc. Assistant Vice-President, Loi
Concepcion-De Guzman (right).
The Megaworld Lifestyle Malls Ultimate 8-Star Christmas promo ran from November 3 until
January 31. All Megaworld Lifestyle Malls, namely: Eastwood City, Venice Piazza at McKinley
Hill, Burgos Circle at Forbes Town Center, Paseo Center, The Clubhouse at Temple Drive,
and Newport Mall at Resorts World Manila, participated in the promo.
The Volvo XC60 is available locally in three exciting variants, the dynamic 2.0L T5 with 240hp and 320Nm of torque, the 2.4L turbodiesel at 215hp and 415Nm of torque and the powerful 3.0L T6 boosting 304hp and 440Nm of torque.
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The Scandinavian luxury car brand, Volvo Cars, announced today that it has signed Chinese-American NBA (National Basketball Association) star, Jeremy Shu-How Lin, to a global brand endorsement contract, with focus on China, the United States, and Chinese-language markets in Asia. According to the cooperation agreement, over the next two years Jeremy Lin will participate in Volvo Cars corporate and marketing activities in his capacity as Volvo Cars Brand Ambassador. He will also appear in Volvo Cars advertising in these markets.
“Volvo Cars’ choice of Jeremy Lin as the company ambassador derives from our shared ethos of passion, dynamism and progressiveness,” said Mr. Freeman Shen, President of Volvo Cars China at the press conference. “This is a significant moment in the history of Volvo Cars’ brand rejuvenation, showcasing the new Volvo brand strategy Designed Around You with sportsmanship and intelligence. In this new era, Volvo Cars has set a vision of being the world’s most progressive and human luxury car brand, and we are determined to win the future. For our region, Jeremy Lin is the pride of the whole Chinese population, and we are excited to work with him.” “We believe Jeremy Lin’s character, intelligence, perseverance, and pursuit of excellence are perfectly in tune with Volvo car owners’ characteristics of appreciating smart understated luxury with a human touch,” added Mr. Richard Monturo, Vice President of Marketing, Volvo Cars Corporation, elaborating on the brand associations.
Jeremy Lin, the only NBA star with a Harvard degree, told the press conference, “It’s a great honor for me to be appointed as Volvo Cars Brand Ambassador today. You may not immediately see the connection between me and Volvo Cars. But both of us are striving to be better and smarter at what we do, and to do it our own way. I hope that my efforts will inspire more young people to follow their ambitions in sports and education, just like Volvo Cars is designing cars around people’s ambitions in life.”
Volvo Cars has organically integrated sports into its corporate and brand culture, with its joint sponsorship of the Volvo Ocean Race, and participation in winter sports, golf, and other sporting events. The Jeremy Lin endorsement is another milestone of Volvo Cars’ revival, and will duly help the company further enhance its brand image and business performance globally, especially in the strategically important markets of China and the United States.
In the Philippines, Volvo through its local distributor Viking Cars, Incorporated, has long acknowledged the values shared by the brand and the dynamism of basketball as early as 2007 when it signed on basketball star Chris Tiu. From the iconic pocket rocket Volvo C30 to the stylishly bold Volvo XC60, Tiu has continued his meteoric rise to be drafted in the Philippine national basketball team Gilas (meaning skill in Filipino), as well as be one of the country’s esteemed young television hosts and celebrity endorsers. Much like the Volvo he drives, his achievements are punctuated by his being impeccably styled, intelligently fascinating and giving off 100% dynamic performance in everything he does. “We’re really looking forward to welcoming Jeremy Lin into the Volvo team especially here in the Philippines where basketball is a major part of our culture and lifestyle,” says Loi de Guzman, Assistant Vice President for Marketing Services of Volvo Philippines.
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