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Ford Focus 1.6L AT launched with ‘Rally Experience’
They took the corners at high speed, drifting the new Ford Focus 1.6-liter on the dirt road and causing a cloud of dust so thick, it covered the view from the tent. When the sedan slightly understeered, they quickly corrected it to keep the car on the racing lines. In tight corners, they pulled on the handbrake to induce a "fish tail" turn maneuver. In two turns around a 400-meter specially-designed rally track at The Fort, two drivers out to survey what car to buy, were clearly not just buyers. One is a multi-awarded rallye driver; the other a foreigner who is a "Ford die-hard fan."
Crosswind XT Limited: Isuzu’s newest variant
Not only do Isuzu vehicles boast the best diesel engines in the market today, they always give the best value for money as well. That’s because Isuzu Philippines Corporation — "Your Responsible Partner" — makes sure all models in its product line offer only the best and most thoughtful features, which customers can appreciate and use.
Upsized passenger jeepneys, anyone?
Our friends at Isuzu may be on to a good thing by offering relatively affordable brand new diesel engines complete with transmission to the local market. One of the beneficiaries of this new Isuzu thrust is the burgeoning market for upsized jeepneys developed by voluble inventor Orlando Marquez, chairman of the Makati Jeepney Operators and Drivers Alliance, Inc.
‘Early Warning’ shifts into second gear
The Society of Philippine Motoring Journalists (SPMJ) and Toyota Motor Philippines’ (TMP) Early Warning Project has just shifted into second gear.
Toyota supports ‘Bantay Baterya’ project
Toyota Motor Philippines Corporation (TMP), the first ISO 14001 certified car manufacturer in the country, has signed a memorandum of agreement with the ABS-CBN Foundation-Bantay Kalikasan Program supporting the foundation’s ‘Bantay Baterya’ Project.
People’s Choice awards launched
Last Saturday and Sunday saw the launch of the Petron Xtra Unleaded Auto Focus People’s Choice Awards for automobile and motorcycle of the year, held at the Fort Bonifacio Central Gateway 1 open field in Taguig. Present during the opening ceremonies were Ray Butch Gamboa, chairman and CEO of Sunshine Television, organizer of the event; Charmaine Canillas, advertising manager of Petron Corporation, as well as representatives from the major automobile manufacturers who participated in the event.
‘Vicki’ was a Trooper
In the country’s land transportation system, ‘Vicki’ is officially known as an Isuzu Trooper Skyroof with plate number VCK 118.
AAP prepares for big 75th year celebration
The country’s oldest motoring organization – the Automobile Association Philippines (AAP) – will mark its 75th year with a week-long celebration in May this year.
Midland unveils F1 challenger
F1 Racing – the Formula One team owned and operated by Midland Group – recently unveiled the car which it will use to compete in the 2006 FIA F1 World Championship: the Midland MF1 Toyota M16.
Grand Prix Masters now a regular series
After the successful staging of the Grand Prix Masters in South Africa late last year, the event organizers have decided to continue with the contest and turn it into a regular motorsports series.
Triple celebration for Ford in Uddeholm Swedish Rally
Ford celebrated three separate occasions in Karlstad, Sweden last week: Marcus Grönholm’s win in the Uddeholm Swedish Rally, his 38th birthday and the 50th win for Ford in the WRC.
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