PHL auto club parades vintage cars
DOZENS of vintage and classic cars from American and European brands on Dec. 17 paraded from the Cultural Center of the Philippines complex to the Quirino Grandstand in Manila to form part of the celebrations held for the first Christmas by Manila Bay event. The motorcade was organized by the Automobile Association of the Philippines (AAP), which also paraded its own float alongside those of other government- and corporate-sponsored Christmas-theme floats. Starring on AAP’s float was race driver Marlon Stockinger.
“As the national auto club, we champion the interest of the motoring public and advocate for road safety and promote the diverse culture and rich beauty of our country through the numerous caravan tours we’ve organized yearly,” said AAP President Augusto C. Lagman.
AAP said Christmas by Manila Bay is a joint undertaking of the Department of Tourism and the International School of Sustainable Tourism, and was inspired by the famed Tournament of Roses held in California.
Hyundai expects to top 2016 sales
HYUNDAI Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI) said it expects to close 2017 with sales of 37,500 vehicles, or over 11% higher than its 33,695-unit result in 2016.
The Philippine distributor of Hyundai passenger cars and light commercial vehicles based its projection on sales recorded for the first 11 months of the year, which at 34,025 units is nearly 12% higher than last year’s tally.
HARI said sales of Hyundai passenger cars rose 7%, to 23,167 units, during the same period, with the Accent model pulling the brand’s performance. Sales of the Accent grew 34%, according to the company.
It added deliveries of Hyundai commercial models also spiked 23%, to 10,858 units from Jan. to Nov. this year. The biggest contributor was the Grand Starex, which logged a 14% growth, HARI said.
Tata Motors opens shop in Isabela
PILIPINAS Taj Autogroup, Inc. (PTAJ), distributor of Indian auto brand Tata Motors, announced it recently opened a dealership in Cordon, Isabela — the company’s 10th in the Philippines.
PTAJ said Tata Isabela, operated by Auto Ten Trade and Services, offers the entire product line of Tata Motors, which includes cars, trucks and buses. The 1,500-square meter dealership also provides after-sales support for both service and spare parts. It can display four vehicles and has six work bays.
Goodyear holds holiday sale
GOODYEAR announced it is offering up to a 65% discount on select tire models sold at some of its Autocare outlets. The promo runs until Dec. 31.
Promo offers available include a buy three, get one free (or buy one, get one at 50% off) package for most tires sized 16 inches and larger. Buyers also get a chance to win a new Ford EcoSport, as well as other prizes.
Meanwhile, Goodyear said it is offering its Worry Free Assurance Membership Card at its Autocare outlets, too. The card includes benefits like a five-year limited warranty on tires, emergency roadside assistance (tire repair and free towing) and complimentary servicing. Drivers of the covered vehicle can even get up to P50,000 in insurance coverage.
