Last May 10, 2012 Asian Carmakers Corporation (ACC), the official importer of BMW cars in the Philippines, debuted the all new BMW 3 Series F30. The event was hosted by Sarah Meier and the theme was a look back at the past models of the 3 series dating back to 1975. It was like a runway fashion show but this time with the pass models of BMW 3 (E21 1975-1983, E30 1983-1991, E36 1991- 2000,E46 2000- 2005, E90 2005-2011) to the current all new BMW 3 F30. In this video you will see the highlights of the event and a short interview with Glen Dasig, Asian Carmakers Corporation Executive Director for Sales & Marketing.

Last May 8, 2012 the new, upgraded RX model range made its Philippine debut. In this video catch a short glimpse of the event and a short interview with Daniel Isla, President of Lexus Manila.

The top executives of Lexus Manila.

The Lexus LFA was nicely park inside the showroom. NICE!

Suzuki Launch the Kizashi! It finally here now in the Philippines. Events was hosted by Kat Alano and was held at one Esplanade. The kizashi SRP php 1, 288, 000 Million. In this video you will catch a glimps of the event and a short interview with Shuzo Hoshikura the General manager Suzuki Philippines.

All new Toyota Camry was launch last April 25, 2012 at the Sofitel Philippine Plaza and the event was hosted by Maggie Wilson. In this video you will see a short interview with TMP first vice president Raymond Rodriguez as he explain the new engine and details of the all new 2012 Camry.

Toyota Camry SRP
Model
2.5G: PhP 1,451,000
2.5G: PhP1,466,000 (White Pearl)
2.5V: PhP1,681,000
2.5V: PhP1,696,000 (White Pearl)
3.5Q V6: PhP2,082,000
3.5Q V6: PhP2,097,000 (White Pearl)

The all new Honda CR-V is now here in Manila.

21st Trans Sport Show was held last April 18-21 at SM Megamall’s Megatrade Halls and is presented for the second time by Phoenix Petroleum Philippines, Inc. Interview with Atoy Lim Llave of Atoycustoms, shows his new creations with the new bodykits for Hyundai Genesis Coupe. He also talks about his new customized business, ads, luxury trucks and vans.
Interviewed also is Jworks unlimited, as he talks about his best of show display the 2001 Porsche boxster S for this year’s 2012 Trans Sport show.

Atoy Lim Llave

Hyundai Genesis Coupe Bodykit by Atoycustoms

Jworks

Jworks Unlimited 2001 Porsche boxster S

Formula D Champion Rhys Millen and Redbull energy drink visited Manila, Philippines to do a drift video in front of Luneta, and Quirino grandstand area.

I was one of the lucky guys to see this and be part of it as I was one of the background car during his drift in-front of Luneta park of Rizal Monument. We cause traffic early Monday morning as the organizers close the roads on both sides. Call time was 4am and Rhys Millen and his team started to arrive to start filming at 5:30am. The car he drove was a Nissan s13 called the “Great white” with 700hp of “DMF” David M. Feliciano.

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Chatting with Rhys

Checking out the Great white s13

Checkout the video they made. Link found in Rhys Millen (Official Fan Page).

Do you need to replace your tires soon? Checkout Michelin tires! They have a special promo now from April 1 to May 30. If you purchase a set of tires they give you free gas worth 1000 pesos free. Buy 2 tires and you get 500 pesos of gas free. Purchase must be a single receipt with all the same tire size and model to avail this free gas promo. This is available in all Michelin dealers in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao.

In Luzon consumers may contact TIARA Commercial and Industrial Corporation at 813-2548, 813-2786 and (0918 842-7201for inquiries or more details. In the Visayas consumers may contact Primex Trade Sales, Inc. in Cebu at (032) 254-8490, Iloilo at (033) 320-9344 and Bacolod at (034) 434-5408. Midanao customers may inquire from Transway Sales Corp in Davao at (082) 227-4355 and in Cagayan de Oro at (08822) 735565.

The Michelin Free Gas Promo is covered by DTI-NCR Permit Nos.1405 and 1403, Series of 2012. For more details about the promo, customers may consult the promo posters, visit participating dealers in their area or log on to www.michelin.com.ph.

Here is a video I edited for my good friend Jinno Rufino. This show his trip to Modena, Italy for the Shell V Power SVP Champs. A gathering of popular blogger all over the world, as they get to test drive lots Ferrari’s and learn more about the partnership of Shell and Ferrari.

Cool! Wish we had something like this during our “Hotwire” days back then. It would have been a kickbutt segment with you hosting and me filming. Just like the partnership of Ferrari and Shell.

Jinno Rufino

SVP Champs

Video of event

All-New Mazda CX-5

All-New Mazda3

Ford Group Philippines President Randy Krieger

MOTORCYCLE ENTHUSIASTS GETS READY FOR ONE BIG SUMMER RIDE TO THE CASA

Last year, Von Dutch in partnership with Two-wheel Enthusiasts Network Inc. rocked the whole motorcycling community with the 2011 FULL THROTTLE: ROCK AND RIDE at the A. Venue Events Hall in Makati City. The event was attended by various motorcycle clubs, riders and enthusiasts with various games, free concert and raffle prizes which included a brand new Kawasaki Vulcan. This 2012 the Full Throttle Team will be having a one big summer ride to Casa Corazon, Lemery, Batangas on April 21-22, 2012 for the 2012 FULL THROTTLE JAMBOREE.

Motorcyclists will have a new riding experience via the new Coastal and a thrilling ride from Tagaytay to Lemery thru Diokno Highway.

At the Jamboree grounds in Casa Corazon, there will be exciting activities, games and surprises at the beach area of the Batangas Bay. At dusk, there will be a big bonfire, live band entertainment and raffle prizes for a night of fun and memories.

This will also be the last chance to view 140 vintage motorcycles on display at Casa Corazon Motorcycle Museum, the only one of its kind in Asia, before it will be turned back into a private resort in June 30, 2012.

This annual event actively promotes the advocacy to strengthen this diverse and exciting motorcycle culture as well as reinforce camaraderie among motorcycle enthusiasts. This is another step in realizing the vision of creating a local version of the famous Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.
This event is supported by Von Dutch, Shell Advance, Mila’s Lechon, Sypder, Motoworld, Sprinto, Papa John’s Pizza, Cabalen and H2O Hotel.

Car-show weekend again this April 18 to 22 at the SM Megatrade halls of SM Megamall. Trans Sport Show’s tagline as the “Car Show for Enthusiasts by Enthusiasts. This year they plan to highlight the event display with the “50th Anniversary of the MGB” display by Manila Sports Car Club and the MG Club.

More to come I as see the show today….

I was at the show yesterday, and was totally amazed with the classic car entries. The new cars I kinda felt that I have seen them all. I think the judges of this year show will have a hard time with the mod category. Here are some photo of my favorite cars to see in this year trans sport show.

My is top favorite the MGB GT.

Owner is Actor Dominic Ochoa

MGB roadster

Type 34 Karmann Ghia

1963 Porsche 356

1942 Packard 180 limousine

Sunbeam Alpine

Toyota FJ 40

Watch out for short video of the Trans Sport show next week.

More to come I as see the show today.