MICHELIN Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires fitted to the BMW M4 GTS

Specially developed versions of the MICHELIN Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires will be the sole original equipment fitment on the new limited special model BMW M4 GTS.

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As a track car that is approved for road use, the job of Michelin’s engineers was to design an ultra-high-performance tire which is able to operate safely in a variety of road and track conditions around the world. To this end, the MICHELIN Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires for the BMW M4 GTS were produced using not only Bi-Compound asymmetric tread patterns but also an asymmetric casing design. This offers the optimum balance between handling, grip and tire life.

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Ford Continues Momentum, Introduces New Variants of EcoSport and Everest at Manila International Auto Show

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  • Ford holds largest stand at the 2016 Manila International Auto Show and features its line-up of best-selling cars, SUVs, and trucks, including new 2016 variants of the EcoSport and all-new Everest
  • The limited EcoSport Black Edition comes with stylized trims and accessories to give it a sportier and rugged stance
  • The new Everest Titanium 2.2L 4×2 AT variant equipped with Premium Package adds to Ford’s SUV options that suit a wide variety of Filipino lifestyles

MANILA, Philippines, 7 April 2016 – Ford Philippines takes center stage at the 2016 Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) with the introduction of new variants of the EcoSport and all-new Everest, bringing even more power of choice to Filipino customers.

Ford officially launched the EcoSport Black Edition and the Everest Titanium 2.2L 4×2 AT with Premium Package at MIAS, which are both now available at all Ford dealerships nationwide.

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New Chevrolet Sail Sedan Takes Center Stage at the Manila International Auto Show 2016

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  • Chevrolet Brand Ambassadors, Zoren and Maverick Legaspi lead the Chevy flash mob at the Sail reveal event
  • Chevrolet Philippines showcases a heritage-themed auto show display on its 460 square meter Chevrolet Hub area
  • Chevrolet announces great promo offers for the new Colorado 4×2 automatic, the Chevrolet Trailblazer and Chevrolet Trax

The year 2016 is seeing a stronger love for the bowtie brand as Chevrolet Philippines revealed its upcoming contender in the country’s largest automotive segment at the Manila International Auto Show 2016 last April 7 at the World Trade Center, Pasay City.

In the midst of live beat box music and entertaining dance tunes, Chevrolet Philippines – The Covenant Car Company, Inc. (TCCCI), the exclusive importer and distributor of Chevrolet vehicles and parts in the Philippines, unveiled the new Chevrolet Sail subcompact sedan. The preview of the vehicle marked the automaker’s anticipated entry in the local car-B segment.

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Manila International Auto Show 2016: Your Ride to the Future

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Easily the biggest and most anticipated automotive trade show in the country, auto enthusiasts and industry players are bound for a crazy good time as the annual Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) returns on April 7 to 10 at the combined venues of the World Trade Center and the Philippine Trade Training Center. Taking over 30,000 square meters of indoor exhibition space and then some, this year’s MIAS aims to deliver its most unforgettable installment yet with tons of exciting surprises on top of showcasing the widest range of the latest product and service innovations as well as the newest model offerings from major automotive brands.

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Ford First Automaker to Test Autonomous Vehicle at Mcity, University of Michigan’s Simulated Urban Environment

  • Ford is the first automaker to test an autonomous vehicle at Mcity, part of the University of Michigan, and the world’s first full-scale simulated real-world urban environment designed to test connected and automated vehicles in an effort to accelerate development time
  • Ford has been testing autonomous vehicles for more than 10 years, and offers a broad portfolio of available semi-autonomous technologies on vehicles globally – designed to make customers’ daily drives more convenient
  • Ford expanding testing of its Fusion Hybrid Autonomous Research Vehicle, putting cameras, radar, LiDAR sensors and real-time 3D mapping technology through the paces on diversity of roads and realistic neighborhoods of Mcity
  • Autonomous vehicles are a key part of Ford Smart Mobility – the company’s plan to deliver the next level in connectivity, mobility, autonomous vehicles, the customer experience and big data, while making millions of people’s lives better

DEARBORN, Mich. Nov. 16, 2015 – Ford is the first automaker to test autonomous vehicles at Mcity – the full-scale simulated real-world urban environment at the University of Michigan. The 32-acre facility is part of the university’s Mobility Transformation Center.

“Testing Ford’s autonomous vehicle fleet at Mcity provides another challenging, yet safe, urban environment to repeatedly check and hone these new technologies,” said Raj Nair, Ford group vice president, Global Product Development. “This is an important step in making millions of people’s lives better and improving their mobility.”

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The All-New Nissan Terra