Volkswagen Vehicles Shine at Manila International Auto Show

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Car enthusiasts and drivers at the 2015 edition of the Manila International Auto Show on April 9 to 12 in World Trade Center, Pasay City witnessed Volkswagen Philippines’ finest collection of its vehicle line-up. The official importer and distributor of VW vehicles in the country displayed the recently launched Golf GTI and Polo Hatchback as well as the Touareg Sport Edition and accessorized Beetle, Touran, and Tiguan. Also exhibited was the new Polo Sedan in automatic transmission.

The multi-awarded VW Golf GTI—in Tornado Red—was the main highlight of the exhibit area. It is the ultimate sportsman within the VW sports car family. It combines technological leadership and uncompromised performance making it a sustainable sports car. The GTI is the sports car with true “style and performance”, because it is THE GTI.

The Golf GTI is powered by a 2.0 turbocharged stratified injection engine with maximum output of 220 Ps at 4,500-6,200 rpm and a maximum torque of 350 Nm at 1,500-4,400 rpm. Mated to a 6-speed dual shift gear transmission and sports-tuned suspension, this car is the definitive hot hatch.
Those who are following the adventures of the VW Polo as it dominated the World Rally Championship for two consecutive years—2013 and 2014—should be glad to know that the Polo Hatchback is now available for young professionals and car lovers who value superior build quality and driving pleasure.

Mazda Introduces Five New Generation Models with SKYACTIV Technology and KODO Design.

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Mazda Motor Corporation's business in the Philippines has been steadily growing since they established partnership with Berjaya Auto Philippines in January 2013.

Last year, they sold a record 3,632 units, over 50% growth from the previous year. As you may recall, their CX-5 and Mazda6 won Car of The Year from the Car Awards Group, and Mazda’s popularity is rapidly growing in this country.

This year’s Mazda Collection is housed within the new Mazda Global Corporate Identity design standard.

There were a total of 13 all new or upgraded Mazda products with the latest Kodo design language and Skyactiv technology content spread wall to wall in this hall.
Despite the stagnation in the bigger auto markets in the ASEAN region, the mass motorization of the Philippines is just beginning, with strong economic growth underpinned by a young and huge population.

BYD Debuts Qin with Next-Generation Hybrid Technology at MIAS

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Solar Transport Automotive Resources Corp., (STAR Corp.), the exclusive distributor of BYD vehicles in the Philippines, unveiled the QIN (pronounced as CHIN), BYD’s second-generation Plug-in-Hybrid Sports Saloon, during the Manila International Auto Show at the World Trade Center in Pasay City.

Named after the first Emperor of China, who unified the country’s cultures and nations, the Qin is a solid testament to BYD's strengths as a carmaker and proof that the company’s technologies are ahead of the competition by leaps and bounds.  

The Qin was designed from the ground up as a dual-mode hybrid, unlike existing internal combustion cars that were adapted to hybrids. Not only is the Qin a creative masterpiece, calling upon many design elements derived from ancient Qin Dynasty weaponry and symbols, it is designed to have both power and efficiency without compromise, unlike any other plug-in-hybrid sedan built to date.