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MMDA implements EDSA/Shaw Boulevard ban on light trucks

The MMDA has started implementing a more comprehensive truck ban since March 15, barely a week ago. Intended to be just a trial run, it will last until June 15 and will cover all light trucks, or those with gross capacity weight of 4,500 kilos and below. Along with EDSA, also covered by the new ban is the entire length of Shaw Boulevard, thus making it very hard for light trucks to move around the metro from 6 to 10 in the morning, and from 5 to 10 in the evening. This is to ease the already congested rush hour traffic during those periods.

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Volkswagen Philippines turns over Touran MPVs to Froehlich Tours

Volkswagen Philippines, exclusive importer and distributor of the country’s number one-selling European car brand, recently turned over Touran multi-purpose vehicles to innovative tour, transport and P2P bus services provider Froehlich Tours during a ceremonial handover.


The turnover marks the beginning of a partnership between two dynamic, rapidly rising transport-related companies—Volkswagen Philippines, which, in just three years of operations has become among the most awarded and top-selling European car brands, and Froehlich Tours, which in just over four years of operations has grown from one travel agency with seven tourist coaches in Don Bosco, Paranaque City, to a fleet of nearly 400 tourist coaches, buses, premium vans and sedans.

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Hyundai makes March sizzle with “CaRAZY” promo

Tired of the usual car deals? Get ready for the CaRAZIEST ride of your life then! Hyundai’s got your back with offers that makes buying a brand new Hyundai car easy peasy. The “CaRAZY for Hyundai” promo allows you to save big bucks for as much as P100,000 — that is usable as cash discount, downpayment or low monthly subsidies.

Your stressful daily drive can be more exciting for as low as P27k down if you get the tiny yet agile EON.

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Auto brands with best CSR programs recognized

TOYOTA receives the Platinum Award for Community Development in the 1st Driven To Serve Awards. In the photo are (L-R): Ruth Funtanilla-Ison, Corporate Affairs PR Manager; Vitaliano Mamawal, TMP School of Technology Marketing & Promotions Head; Ronald Gaspar, TMP Foundation AVP; Sergio Ortiz-Luis Jr., Honorary Chairman of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce & Industry; Cristina Arevalo, 1st VP-Marketing Planning cluster; and Jade Sison, Senior PR officer. Toyota also received a platinum award in the Education and Training category, and a gold award in the Environment category.

The Society of Philippine Motoring Journalists (SPMJ) recognized the outstanding Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programs in the automotive industry at the first-ever ‘Driven To Serve Awards’ held last 23 February 2017 at the Ceremonial Hall of the Marriott Grand Ballroom at Resorts World Manila.

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Isuzu Philippines fetes top-performing dealers

Isuzu Batangas Dealer Principals and Executives, received the 2016 Isuzu Dealer of the Year awards handed over by IPC EVP Shojiro Sakoda (far left), IPC President Hajime Koso (2nd from right) and IPC VP for Sales Daisuke Inaba (far right).

AMONG the 21 dealerships of Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) across the country, five have distinguished themselves for their performance last year. On February 25, 2017, IPC recognized these achievements as the company held the 2016 Isuzu Dealer of the Year Awards gathering at the Taal Vista Hotel in Tagaytay City.

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