Lucky winners from Luzon, Visayas, and Metro Manila received their brand-new Toyota Fortuner at Caltex station located at JP Rizal, Makati City
Caltex, marketed byChevron Philippines Inc. (CPI), recently announced the winners of their ‘Caltex Fuel Your Fortune’ raffle promo. For every Php500 single receipt purchase of any Caltex Fuel with Techron, Delo, Havoline lubricants, and Techron ConcentratePlus customers were entitled to one (1) raffle entry for a chance to win a brand-new Toyota Fortuner and Php5,000 Caltex StarCash. The promo ran from August 8, 2022 to October 30, 2022.
“We at Caltex are more than grateful to give back to our customers for the continued trust and support they’ve been giving us. We will continue to strengthen our service offerings to ensure that our customers will always have a smooth and wonderful journey. Our warmest congratulations to all the winners of the Caltex Fuel Your Fortune promo,” said CPI Country Chairman, Billy Liu.
The three lucky winners of a brand new 2022 Toyota Fortuner are Benzen Llamado from Iloilo, Jupiter Bacaoat from Baguio, and Leopoldo Concel from Taguig City. The awarding was held at a Caltex station in JP Rizal, Makati wherein all three winners got the keys and papers for the formal turnover of their Toyota Fortuner.
Bacaoat shared, “I have been a user of Caltex products and services for almost 2 years now since there are a lot of Caltex stations in Baguio which is very convenient for me. I’m thankful to Caltex for this promotion and of course for winning the grand prize that we will surely make use of.”
Aside from the Toyota Fortuners, 200 lucky motorists won Php5,000 Caltex StarCash that they can use for fueling up.
Chevron is one of the world’s leading integrated energy companies. We believe affordable, reliable, and ever-cleaner energy is essential to achieving a more prosperous and sustainable world. Chevron produces crude oil and natural gas; manufactures transportation fuels, lubricants, petrochemicals, and additives; and develops technologies that enhance our business and the industry. We are focused on lowering the carbon intensity in our operations and growing lower carbon businesses along with our traditional business lines. More information about Chevron is available at www.chevron.com.
In many places in the world, having a car is a necessity, not a luxury.
Every family needs a car that fits the lifestyle, suits the needs.
For some, it’s hard to know where to start when choosing a car. It’s so confusing that many people just believe recommendations from friends or buy something that catches their eye with wonderful design or seen at advertisements.
Figure out what you need. There are some practical considerations to keep in mind. There’s a much better way to pick the right car, a practical approach that also allows room for some fun.
Here are some tips on finding the perfect family car:
Assess Your Needs
Set your budget.
Choose the right or what car you want
Research
Make a decision.
Assess Your Needs
Functionality - It's best to think about what car you need — not just now, but in the future, too. How many passengers do you need to carry? If you have a big family, do you need a spacious family car? Do you need room for six passengers, or more? Will you be using children's car seats? Do you need a lot of cargo capacity? For your family, you’ll want enough room for everyone plus ample cargo space.
Set your budget
Decide how much you can spend for your family car. How will you finance your family car. First, are you paying cash for purchasing your car ? You'll need to think about financing your purchase or lease. Figure out what car you can afford and how much can you really afford to allocate toward a car payment every month.
Choose the right car
Choose the right car or choose what car you want to purchase. Narrow the field and choose the model that best serves your needs for your family. Use a car finder tool to match your needs and budget.
Safety is a top priority. Test drive is a must. You also should test at least three cars, and review other comparable vehicles in the same class to make sure you haven't overlooked an even better choice and setting the parameters that are important to you. You can also compare vehicles you chose to more easily contrast features and specifications.
Research
Research. Research. Research. Make interviews and talk to friends and family, ask them many questions and most importantly check online.
Before buying for the family car you need, gather as much information as possible, it is really very important to have a proper information about the car you need to purchase, so that you don’t make mistakes.
There are a lot of information online so take advantage of that. One of the best places to visit when trying to purchase a new family car is Cars.Com - This site provides extensive reviews and essential information about a wide variety of cars, with videos, reviews, photos and lots more.
Make a decision
Then you’ll have a family car that you’ll enjoy and that serves your need.
Leave us a comment below and or tell us how you enjoy the wonderful world with your family car.
Wherever you are, you can now enjoy the convenience of having Petron Engine Oils delivered to your doorstep from the leading online shopping mall, Lazada.
The busy professional who only has time to take his car or motorcycle for preventive service maintenance on weekends can now order Petron’s world class engine oils without having to make an extra trip. Lazada offers quick, reliable delivery as well as the convenience of payment options such as cash-on-delivery or credit card.
Petron engine oils are specially formulated to enhance the performance of all types of engines, based on a deep understanding of local driving conditions. At the same time, Petron engine oils have been subjected to international laboratory testing to meet world-class benchmarks.
The full line of Petron engine oils which will be offered at Lazada include:
PETRON ULTRON Gasoline Engine Oils — contain the Thermal Stress Stabilizing Sytem (TS3) that keeps the oil stable even at extreme temperatures, providing ultimate protection from engine stress while maintaining superior engine cleanliness.
PETRON REV-X Diesel Engine Oils — formulated with the Dynamic Cleaning Technology (DC Tech) which provides excellent engine cleanliness and engine protection for long drain performance and longer engine life.
PETRON SPRINT 4T Motorcycle Oils — are designed to meet the unique performance requirements of four-stroke motorcycle engines that require lower oil volume but have higher power output and operate at higher engine speeds. Its Thermal Control System (TCS) enhances thermal and oxidation stability which are critical for motorcycle engines.
By offering its engine oils on the Lazada online shopping platform, industry leader Petron is making its products even more accessible to Filipino motorists.
On April 29-30, 2017, the Pilipinas FJ Summit™, a grand EB of FJ Cruiser owners from Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao will be held at the Jose Rizal Plaza, Calamba City Hall, Calamba City, right where the 22-ft towering statue of Dr. Jose Rizal, our national hero, is located.
The Toyota FJ Cruiser is a retro style, mid-size SUV with styling and off road performance reminiscent of the original Toyota Land Cruiser (FJ40).
The "FJ" in the Toyota FJ Cruiser's name refers to the chassis specification code of the Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser. The classic Land Cruiser was produced worldwide from 1960 until 1984. And like the old FJ40, the Toyota FJ Cruiser has superior off-road capabilities.
The production of the FJ Cruiser has been discontinued in 2014 and only a handful is available in showrooms. If you want one, now is the time to get it. However, excitement and capability live on with adventure-ready Toyota vehicles. In the Philippines, the excitement over these vehicles is very much alive with the upcoming Pilipinas FJ Summit™.
Everyone’s invited to come and participate on the Pilipinas FJ Summit™ Run on April 30.
The Pilipinas FJ Summit™ is organized by the Philippine FJ Cruisers Club, Inc. It heralds the first of a series of Buhayani Festival Events organized by the City Government of Calamba to commemorate our National Hero, Dr. Jose Rizal. The Buhayani is Calamba City’s annual festival celebrating its history and heroes, both historic and contemporary.
Conquer the Pilipinas FJ Summit™ Challenge. It is a uniquely designed off-road course that was created to test the prowess of the FJ Cruiser and its driver. Feast on 100 or more FJ Cruisers, including yours, that will be displayed on the Summit Day.
“The main attraction of the Summit will be the convergence of as many FJ Cruisers that can be accommodated in the 4-hectare Summit grounds. If the FJ Cruiser is a reflection of the personality or lifestyle of its owner, be prepared to encounter as many permutations of the FJ Cruiser as there will be Summit Delegates,” shares Philippine FJ Cruisers Club. President, Atty. Numeriano Rodriguez, Jr.
As an official Summit Delegate, you will have the opportunity to meet and befriend fellow FJ Cruiser owners and enthusiasts from all over the country. It will be a whole day of fun and fellowship that will culminate with a Pilipinas FJ Summit™ party in the evening. Exchange notes with your new FJ friends. Ask questions, technical or otherwise, about their FJ Cruiser, their upgrades and modifications, their experiences about certain brands or parts you have been curious about, plus their off-road experiences. Listen to those who have “been there, done that” about their FJ. Talk and share your own adventures too.
Avail of big Summit discounts from the major suppliers and distributors of the best after-market parts and accessories for your FJ Cruiser. They will be there to make your dreams come true and with big discounts.
Pilipinas FJ Summit™ 2017 will be a family event. It is open to the public and will have something for everyone, even for non-FJ Cruiser owners. Part of the proceeds from this event will be donated to the various socio-civic projects of the Philippine FJ Cruisers Club.
For more information, please contact 09178636375, pilipinasfjsummit@gmail.com plus Facebook: FJcruisersPH and Instagram: @fjcruisersph. For inquiries about sponsorship or exhibitor’s booths, you can contact Phil Abad at 09175300818.
The revolutionary Scania Fleet Management Services was launched last March 9, 2017 held at the Scania Showroom, 1132 EDSA Balintawak, Quezon City.
Scania lets operators take control of their fleet with the revolutionary Fleet Management System.Scania Fleet Management is a set of services that connects the vehicles to one’s office. The service helps identify and use the key details needed such as vehicle data, fuel consumption, fleet position and driver performance (coasting, heavy braking, speeding or idling) that will help increase the productivity of the fleet, achieve fuel economy and eventually reduce the cost of operations. It puts clear and useful information that helps operators better understand how their fleet is performing and what is costing money.
“The good news is all new Scania trucks that are being sold in the country come pre- installed with the Scania Communicator telematics unit. This device regularly collects, saves, sends and receives information for analysis and presentation on the Scania Fleet Management portal or through the Scania Fleet Management app that can be downloaded for free. Operators just need to activate the service in order for them to be able to connect to their fleet’s data,” said Leilani Lim-Tan, Vice President of BJ Mercantile, Inc., the local distributor of Scania.
Scania Fleet Management consists of two different service packages: Monitoring and Control.
Monitoring Package
The Scania Fleet Management Monitoring Package is an easy-to-use service that puts operators on the right track to improving their fleet economy – even for small fleets. They will receive weekly email summaries covering all of their vehicles on vital information such as Fuel Consumption, Carbon Dioxide Emissions and driving behaviors. From these they can see at a glance how each vehicle is performing and which ones need special attention.
They can also access the Scania Fleet Management portal to manage their service planning. Service Planning and Remote Diagnostics provides an overview of all the equipment in the fleet, along with their maintenance plans, including a calendar for keeping track of maintenance and repairs. When a vehicle is scheduled for repair through the FMS portal, parts for replacement can already be prepared in advance thereby reducing downtime. The workshop only uses Scania genuine parts to lessen breakdown risks.
Control Package
The Control Package is an advanced set of services that help fleet owners utilize vehicle and driver follow- ups and operational information to support their transport process. Apart from the benefits of the Monitoring Package, they can also access additional useful information and functions including Driver Evaluation, Vehicle Evaluation, Fuel Report, Events Report, Vehicle Tracking, Fleet Position, Environmental Report and a Messaging Service for quick and easy communication.
Scania Driver Services
A good driving style saves fuel, reduces vehicle wear and helps prevent accidents on the road boosting road safety and reducing vehicle downtime. Scania offers a driver training program to show drivers how to drive more economically and more safely which in turn have a positive impact on profitability and have a significant on reducing emissions. And with the Driver Evaluation function of the Control Package, operators can regularly check on their drivers’ driving style to identify areas of improvement.
Satisfied Clients
The Scania Fleet Management System is already being used by a number of fleet operators in the country.
“The Scania system gives you more in-depth knowledge of your vehicles and driver performance,” said Mr. Benzon Rosete, Managing Director, Best Geo-Carrier.
“The fuel performance per vehicle is very useful to us especially with regards to the handling of the vehicle's transmission, the active detection of vehicle problems/faults, maintenance notifications as well as real-time monitoring of their fuel load and other parameters crucial in a journey. The driver performance data helps us assess driver skills as well as set benchmarks and gauge driver performance across our entire fleet. Scania Driver support is being used together with our Driver Management Team to coach drivers in the way they handle our Scania vehicles,” said Mr. Luigi Teola, Technical Manager, Great Sierra Development Corporation.
The AEOLUS Tyres Co., Ltd is a subsidiary of ChemChina – a leading tyre manufacturer in the region, and the biggest shareholder of both Aeolus and Pirelli tyres.
AEOLUS was founded in 1965, starting out as a producer of heavy duty and off-road tyres for trucks and earth-moving machinery around the globe. Today, the company’s over 50 years of experience has expanded into the fabrication of radials for passenger, private, and other commercial vehicles as well.
The group’s global headquarters and manufacturing facility in JiaoZuo in Henan, China sits on a total space of 1.3 million square meters and employs over 9,000 people. It boasts an annual production capacity of five million tires. This exceptional company sets out to constantly redefine international benchmarks, with quality control as one of the company’s highest priorities.
All AEOLUS manufacturing facilities across the globe operate according to strict quality guidelines and management standards, and are ISO 9001, ISO 9002, ISO 14001, ISO/TS16949, and ISO/IEC 17025 certified – along with other global safety and quality certifications.
Mr. Gerard Tan is President/CEO of Southgate Express Marketing, sole distributor of Aeolus Tyres in the Philippines.
AEOLUS invests heavily in tyre innovation and evolution, and has an advanced Technology Center and four Research and Development Institutes for elastomers and tyres. These make it possible to offer groundbreaking technology to millions of customers around the world. This emphasis on leading edge technology and the guarantee of exceptional quality is heightened by a strict focus on bringing together the requirements and needs of the market, a keen eye for detail, advanced materials, and state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities.
AEOLUS, the company and its products, are designed to offer eight key advantages:
1) They are ECO-FRIENDLY, the tyres are manufactured under the most stringent environmental conditions;
2) INNOVATIVE, the group’s developments correspond with the latest, cutting edge technology and science;
3) HIGH-QUALITY, all AEOLUS products are tested under the most rigorous conditions to the highest quality standards;
4) HOME-MADE, all the tyres are manufactured in the AEOLUS’ own production facilities;
5) SUSTAINABLE, the company is strongly committed to the preservation of the environment – each product is designed to reduce CO2 emissions and noise levels;
6) COST EFFECTIVE, AEOLUS works to guarantee an extremely good price-versus-performance ratio;
7) DURABLE, the tyres have a long service life, even under heavy loads; and
8) SAFE, AEOLUS’ products, manufacturing processes, and management systems conform to the highest safety standards.
Today, AEOLUS is the fifth largest Chinese tyre company, and one of the 23 largest tyre makers in the world. AEOLUS tyres are trusted by millions of users worldwide with the company’s global marketing footprint extending to over 140 countries – with a special focus on Europe, Latin America, and North America.
Introducing, the AEOLUS SteeringACE2 AU04
In the Philippines, AEOLUS, began by selling truck, heavy machinery, and industrial equipment tyres. About three years ago, the company introduced into the country their PCRs, or Passenger Car Radials, and in April of 2016, its second generation PCR’s hit the local market:
Welcome the AEOLUS SteeringACE2 AU04, a more advanced, and further enhanced Extreme Performance Summer Tyre developed for serious sports car, sports coupe, and performance sedan enthusiasts looking for superior traction and the best “stability of steering” and “brake performance” around.
The new AU04 belongs to the AEOLUS “ACE” series, a unique line of radials created to offer several advantages: Optimum grip on wet surfaces; long service life; good driving behavior; modern tread design; and, low rolling resistance.
The next generation AEOLUS ACE2 series was release in 2015; and, to date, has already passed the TÃœV SÃœD Tire Test Mark. TÃœV SÃœD is a global testing, certification, inspection, and training provider dedicated to assessing quality, evaluating sustainability, solving problems in technology, and adding tangible economic value to its customers. It is the top tire-testing facility in the world. Headquartered in Munich, Germany and founded in 1866, TÃœV SÃœD is one of the world's leading technical service organizations. The TÃœV SÃœD Mark on a product indicates exemplary quality, reliability, and sustainability.
The Aeolus SteeringAce2 AU04 is a very rare breed of tyre. It is an Extreme Performance tyre that beautifully melds top quality and performance backed by state-of-the-art technology and research, with an affordable price. The tyres cost nearly half the price of the world’s top tyre brands, yet tests have repeatedly shown that they’re just as good when it comes to road or driving performance!
Key to the AU04’s impeccable performance is its design features. It has been engineered with a technologically advanced silica compound, this nanotechnology improves handling, braking, and tread wear performance. Four longitudinal grooves with two linked V-shape shoulder blocks provide excellent water evacuation to avoid aquaplaning. A continuous, solid central rib transfers lateral forces to help provide excellent stability at highway speeds. The radials also have a large shoulder block design that provides long mileage and improves steering stability.
Proving a Point, Beyond any Doubt
AEOLUS Philippines didn’t just introduce the SteeringACE2 AU04 to the local market. They wanted to prove a point. The group confidently pitted the new AU04’s – globally classified as Tier 3 tires – against two top international Tier 1 tyres. Without revealing the brands of the competition tires, AEOLUS took its new tires to the Clark International Speedway to test all three brands on an Autocross slalom course to assess their handling, then on a drag strip to check their stopping or braking distance. Both tests were conducted on a dry road surface and a wet road surface to see how well the tyres perform, given the country’s dramatic weather conditions.
Driving the cars was one of the country’s top race car drivers who chose to remain anonymous, thus he was given the sobriquet “Astig,” after the famous Top Gear International racing expert “Stig,” who also chooses to keep his identity hidden.
Under the sizzling, tropical morning sun, AEOLUS PHILIPPINES treated its dealers from all over the country to a morning of mad driving skills and a chance to drive an Autocross course, or take the same course in one of the many Miatas loaned to the group by the Miata Club of the Philippines.
First, the tires were tested on a timed Autocross or “Autoslalom” course. These are courses defined by rubber cones, which are used to create a series of sharp curves, slaloms and zigzags, and are usually about 1 – 2 kilometers long. Cars go through a course one at a time and are timed. The shortest time wins.
Unlike track races like Formula 1 or Nascar, Autocross places more demands on car handling skills rather than engine power and speed. Here, the driver has to attack the course extremely hard, and straight off the bat. One can not build up speed. The cars must explode right out of the blocks. Drivers need to complete the coned course as quickly as possible, without hitting anything. Concentration, control, and traction are critical.
After the Autocross course, stopping distance was tested. One by one, the cars accelerated to 100 kph. When they passed a brake marker, the driver had to step on the brakes hard. The distance from the brake marker to the point where the car came to a complete stop was then measured. This demonstration revealed how quickly the tyres brake on dry pavement – showing how safe and reliable the tyres are.
Then the entire series of tests was repeated on a wet road. This time, the tests showed how well the tyres work to clear the water from the road. For the customer, it is very important that the tyres clear the water from the road, especially at high speeds, to make sure that the drive is as safe as possible, and the car does not hydoplane. That’s critical for a country like ours where it rains half of the year.
The objective was to show the Philippine AEOLUS Tyre dealers how good a product the new AEOLUSSteeringACE2 AU04 Tyre is by pitting it against two top international Tier 1 tires under the same extreme driving conditions. While the Philippine event was simply a demonstration and not a recorded test, actual subjective handling and objective stopping distance tests have been conducted around the world and the results have always been the same:
AEOLUS tyres’ scores came out equal to, or sometimes even better than, the top tier tyres! That proves without a doubt that AEOLUS Tyres have all the qualifications to be considered one of the major brands in the world – and because of its PRICE versus its PERFORMANCE, it’s really one of the best in the market all across the globe.
Top Marks for a Top Tyre!
The outcome of the Philippine demonstration came out the same as they have in actual recorded tests across the globe. AEOLUS tyres deliver the same quality and performance – if not better – than two of the world’s top Tier 1 tyre brands!
In front of most of AEOLUS tyre dealers from all over the country, the new AEOLUS SteeringAce2 AU04 proved its incredible quality, safety, traction strength, grip, and value. On the dry road surface, AEOLUS’ score on the Autocross slalom course – a course set to gauge handling – was a best time of 37 seconds. It would have been 36 seconds, but the driver knocked down one rubber cone, thus adding a 1-second penalty to the score. Tyre A scored a best time of 38 seconds, while Tyre B scored 37 seconds. The AEOLUS tyres landed the same time as two of the world’s top Tier 1 tiers. In the stopping distance or braking test. Tyre A, scored a best distance of 41.61 meters, Tyre B stopped at 47.77 meters, while the AEOLUS tyres stopped the car at 40 meters flat! Better than the Tier 1 tires!
On the wet road surface, both the Autocross slalom course proved a bit trickier. Tier 1 Tyre A scored a best time of 40 seconds on the curves of the slalom, while Tyre B scored 38 seconds. The AEOLUS tyres matched Tyre B with a 38-second time. During the wet surface braking test, AEOLUS outshone its Tier 1 competitors! It took Tyre A a best distance of 47.36 meters to come to a complete stop, while Tyre B took 55.46 meters. On the other hand, the AEOLUS tryes stopped completely after only 38 meters, attesting to the fact that if one needs to stop suddenly on a wet road, one will be much safer using AEOLUS tyres.
Not only did the scores prove that the new AEOLUS SteeringAce2 AU04 is a great product to sell and will effectively help grow one’s businesses, they also show that high price is no guarantee that one is getting the best quality and performance. That said, low price is no guarantee that one is getting the best value. What is crucial is the relationship between the two. AEOLUS delivers both high quality and a very affordable price – which is an advantage for the dealers, as well as the end-users. It’s a great quality, ultra-high performance tyre at a very competitive price.
Beyond this, AEOLUS understands that safety is always critical. This is why the company always puts so much into research and technology to create the best tyres for its customers, and the world.
This is why AEOLUS is a value leader all across the globe.
In its bid to protect clients from buying defective vehicles, Carmudi Philippines—the leading online vehicle platform around the world—has recently forged partnership with Rapide Auto Service Experts, one of the biggest names in auto repair services in the country.
Last February 2, Carmudi Philippines Managing Director Abhishek Mohan has inked the partnership with Rapide Auto Service Experts General Manager Byron Lat to offer automotive inspections and certification for vehicles bought and sold on their online platform.
Under the memorandum of agreement signed by both parties, the buyers and sellers will have the option to have their vehicles inspected by Rapide professionals so that Carmudi could issue a certification describing the actual state of the vehicle. This system would reduce—to a great extent—the gap in information between seller and buyer.
Both parties were elated with the newly formed partnership, saying that this would bring the level of professionalism of online vehicle buying and selling into a whole new level.
For his part, Mohan said that getting a formidable partner like Rapide to screen the vehicles of clients would definitely create a new spectrum in providing the much needed information to its buyers.
"We are very pleased to announce our partnership with Rapide to provide certification services for used vehicles listed on our online platform. This is in line with our mission to provide the safest environment online, for buying and selling in the automotive space. We see certification as a crucial step towards bridging the information and trust gap between buyers and sellers that use online automotive classifieds to transact business," he said.
He expressed his full confidence to their freshly declared partner in their project, saying that “Rapide is unparalleled in its reach and is synonymous with trustworthiness and thus, a perfect fit with the values of trust and transparency that Carmudi stands for.”
“We are confident that this partnership, in the face of scams that exist elsewhere on the Internet, will redefine the online classifieds space and make it far more trustworthy,” Mohan added.
Meanwhile, Lat echoed Mohan’s sentiments, saying that the program would ensure clarity on the status of the vehicles. “The program would bring honesty and trust to all parties concerned with every transaction in Carmudi, especially with the system that our companies have devised.”
"The vehicle sellers and the buying public will definitely
benefit from this partnership between Rapide and Carmudi as it brings out
transparency and trust in every transaction that they make," said Lat.
From L-R: Lennard Kwek (Manager, Asia Pacific Marketing Chevron Lubricants), Joe Bronfman (Area Business Manager, Lubricants, Philippines & Vietnam), Peter Morris (General Manager, Chevron Philippines), Jude Porras (Fuels Technical Specialist), Jonathan Montales (Lubricants Technical Specialist)
Chevron Philippines announces the launch of its patented Techron Concentrate Plus (TCP) fuel system cleaner in the country.
Caltex’s new Techron Concentrate Plus fuel system cleaner offers motorists the perfect detox solution providing a quick deep-clean for proven performance in just one tankful.
Techron Concentrate Plus is a fuel system cleaner, powered by patented polyetheramine (PEA) formula that is tested and proven to be unbeatable in cleaning the entire fuel system, namely , the carburetors, fuel injections, intake valves, and combustion chambers in just one tankful for all the types of automobile gasoline engines.
For the first time in the Philippines, motorists will now have an additional avenue to enjoy the benefits of Caltex’s patented Techron technology, a scientifically proven formula to clean vehicle engines running on petrol, ensuring optimal performance for motorists, in concentrated bottle form.
TCP is an effective and easy-to-use solution. Through its uniquely designed packaging, motorists are able to conveniently add a bottle of TCP into their vehicle’s empty tank before their next fill up. In just one tankful, it cleans engine deposits and protects the entire fuel system, restores lost power and performance, and helps reduce emissions while maximising fuel economy.
With repeated use, TCP is also able to clean and protect fuel system sensors from sulfuric buildup, which can cause faulty fuel gauge readings over time.
Lennard Kwek, Asia Pacific Marketing Manager, Chevron Lubricants
“Your vehicle engine is prone to accumulating dirt and carbon deposits over time without care. Caltex’s Techron technology is the perfect detox for your car engine. You can now deep-clean your engine -in just one tankful. The launch of TCP offers our customers more options to enjoy their journey better,” commented Lennard Kwek, Asia Pacific Marketing Manager, Chevron Lubricants.
TCP allows motorists to enjoy the benefits of Techron in a portable bottle, and never have to be without the cleaning power of Techron, even when they are unable to locate a Caltex service station.
Techron Concentrate Plus (TCP) is available at all Caltex service stations at suggested retail price of P450.00.
Caltex’s Techron Technology
Backed by over 30 years of research and development, Caltex has a strong heritage in pioneering the clean proposition for vehicles. Techron contains a unique ingredient, polyetheramine which has been designed to clean fuel system deposits and prevent them from re-forming.
For more information on Techron Technology , visit http://www.techron.com
The Big 7 from Tata Motors now retail in the Philippines - heavy-duty eco-diesel vehicles, pickups and mini trucks to take over Philippine roads.
Photo: Gadgetpilipinas
Pilipinas Taj Autogroup, the No.1 automotive brand in India launches Big 7 heavy-duty eco-diesel vehicles during the event last September 25 held at the Mega Tent in Libis, Quezon City.
Pilipinas Tadj unveiled two sedans -- The Tata Indigo Diesel sedan and the Tata Manza Aura Diesel sedan at its Tata Motors Big 7 launch.
Also launched at the same event were the Tata Indica Diesel, the hatchback equivalent of the Tata Indigo, both of which are perfect for fleet service with style and comfort to boot.
The Tata Vista Ignis Diesel, a diesel version of the Tata Manza; a new and improved Tata Xenon XT Diesel pickup in 4x4 and 4x2 versions; the Tata Super Ace “Big Boy”, a go-to vehicle for carrying heavy loads and the more nimble and zippy Tata Ace “Bata”.
The Tata Indigo Diesel is a Tata Motors bestseller because of its cost- and fuel efficiency. It looks great inside and out, boasts of spacious interiors and the brand’s signature chrome accentuated smiling grille and teardrop headlamps.
It is safety-oriented and family-friendly. Performance-wise, the 1.4 liter turbo diesel engine and independent suspension offer a maneuverable and smooth ride. The hatchback Tata Indica Diesel offers the same amenities, with a sportier look.
The Tata Manza Aura and Tata Vista Ignis join Tata’s family of diesel variants, offering similar style and dimensions as the petrol-run Manza and Vista with a cost-efficient and high-performing diesel touch. The Ignis and Aura have same high-class brake and suspension systems, classy interiors and looks, with better fuel mileage and heavy-duty eco-diesel performance.
The Tata Super Ace and Tata Ace mini trucks meanwhile are workhorses with multi-purpose bodies that can easily be customized for delivery or transport of various business needs.
The Tata Ace “Bata” is the best in its category for fuel efficiency with its efficient Diesel engine and a load capacity of 750kg. Best as a jeepney body variant, it can confidently brave both city and rural roads because of bigger tires, high ground clearance, independent suspension system with disc brakes and drum brakes for the front and rear, respectively. Safety is a big investment, so the Tata Ace has intrusion panels on the front doors, seat belts, and a crash-tested body from the front, roof and back. Various body configurations can be used on the Ace, as well as a 2 year or 36,000 km warranty is included in every purchase thus making it a very versatile investment.
The Tata Super Ace alias “Big Boy”, on the other hand, has more power to go places with a load capacity of 1 ton! Its strong chassis, independent suspension running on a 4-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine and a Load Conscious Reducing Valve (LRCV) makes this Big Boy ultra-versatile in fulfilling a wide range of functions for passenger carriage or delivery uses.
Perfect for longer trips, the Tata Super Ace “Big Boy” can also be fitted with various rear body configurations to suit your business needs.
As for the Tata Xenon XT, it is a more empowered workhorse with enhanced looks and capabilities. The 4X4 and 4X2 variants now has a sleeker console, adjustable seating, streamlined facilities, a stronger and tougher load body and has 150 PS of power, plus more Low End Torque at 223 Nm for power and acceleration.
What makes the Big 7 launch even bigger are the special introductory prices of the following world-tested eco-diesel powered vehicles.
-- Tata Indica Diesel Hatchback retails at PhP 545,000
-- Tata Indigo Diesel Sedan is at PhP 525,000
-- Tata Vista Ignis Diesel hatchback retails at PhP 678,000
-- Tata Manza Aura Diesel sedan retails at PhP 738,000
-- The rugged Tata Xenon XT 4X4 pickup sells at PhP 1,135,000 while also capable 4X2 variant sells at PhP 830,000.
-- Tata Ace micro truck is available at PhP 360,000 for cab and chassis configuration.
For the Tata Super Ace 1 ton mini truck, feel free to inquire through our showrooms regarding our special introductory price.
All these vehicles come with a 3 year or 100,000 km warranty, and for the Ace it comes with a 2 year or 36,000 km warranty which ensures a stress free ownership.
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This is amazing, head-turner and eye-catcher! Introducing and explore The New MINI.The New Original : Epic driving fun better than before.
MINI Asia and British United Automobiles, Inc. recently launched the new-generation MINI.
The New MINI.The New Original MINI Cooper and MINI Cooper S
Designed to be bigger, drives better and packed with more technological innovation than before, the new MINI continues to be the leading original of the premium small car segment.
The evolution of the new MINI’s design signals the more mature character of this new model, reflecting significant optimization in aspects such as space, safety, materials and finish quality as well as driving dynamics and ride comfort. It’s the original MINI, re-born, kept the original MINI’s iconic bulldog stance and “wheels-pushed-out” design.
Both 3-cylinder and 4-cylinder engines are introduced, all featuring MINI Twin Power Turbo Technology. The petrol engines include turbocharging, direct fuel injection and variable camshaft control on the intake and exhaust side (double VANOS).
In the engines of the MINI Cooper S and MINI Cooper models there is also fully variable valve control in the form of VALVETRONIC, as patented by the BMW Group.
All model variants of the new MINI have improved engine and driving performance figures while their fuel consumption and emission levels have been reduced as compared to the predecessor models by as much as 27%.
The new MINI Cooper S is powered by a 2.0-litre 4-cylinder engine with a peak output of 192 hp which goes on stream between 4,700 and 6,000 rpm, delivering its maximum torque of 280 Nm from 1,250 to 4,750 rpm.
Torque can even briefly be increased to 300 Nm by means of an overboost function. As a result, acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h takes just 6.7 seconds, while the top speed is 233 km/h. The average fuel consumption of the new MINI Cooper S is 5.5 litres per 100 km, while its level of CO2 emissions 127 g/100km (per average EU test cycle).
With output increased by 14 hp to 136 hp between 4,500 and 6,000 rpm and a maximum torque of 220 Nm (230 Nm with overboost), now available from 1,250 to 4,000rpm, the 1.5-litre 3-cylinder petrol engine in the new MINI Cooper also enables much sportier driving performance than the predecessor power unit. The new MINI Cooper sprints in 7.8 seconds from 0 to 100 km/h, with a top speed of 210 km/h. Its average fuel consumption has been reduced to 4.9litres per 100km and a CO2 emissions level of 115 g/100km (per average EU test cycle).
The six-speed automatic transmission which comes standard for both the Cooper and Cooper S offer improved efficiency, enhanced shift comfort and increased shift dynamics. These advancements have been achieved by means of such elements as a more efficient transmission control system, a more direct connection and optimised hydraulics. The new MINI also combines automatic transmission with the automatic engine start/stop function for the first time, preventing unnecessary fuel consumption caused by idling at junctions or in congested traffic.
The MINIMALISM technology which is a standard includes not only the automatic engine start/stop function but also extensive measures to optimize weight and aerodynamic drag in the new MINI. Other measures include brake energy recuperation and needs-oriented control of the fuel pump, coolant pump and other ancillary units. The electromechanical power steering is equally as energy-efficiency as the map-controlled oil pumps in all engines.
Depending on the model variant, a significant optimisation of aerodynamic properties is achieved by such measures as active cooling air flaps, extensive underbody trim and air ducting elements in the upper section of the C columns. With a drag coefficient (Cd value) of 0.28 (MINI Cooper) or 0.31 (MINI Cooper S), the new MINI is the segment leader in terms of aerodynamics, too.
The completely redesigned front grille boasts big air intakes and a black honeycomb-patterned grid specific for the Cooper S. On the back, the air outlet housing two fog lights is wrapped around the double exhaust tailpipes. Proud red S badges on the front grille and back make a clear athletic statement.
Optimized suspension technology: Less weight, more go-kart feeling.
The refinement of suspension technology in the new MINI keeps to the well-established design principle of the single-joint spring strut axle at front along with a multilink rear axle that is unique within the competitive environment, as well as featuring extensive optimization of all components in terms of material selection and geometry. All improvements are aimed at intensifying the experience of the agile MINI handling properties, commonly known as the go-kart feeling. The set-up of the wheel suspension, body mounting, vehicle suspension, damping, steering and brakes takes account of the increased level of engine power and the typical MINI concept consisting of front-wheel drive, transversely mounted engine at the front, low centre of gravity, short overhangs, wide track and a rigid, weight-optimized body structure.
In order to reduce weight and increase component rigidity, the new front axle is fitted with aluminum swivel bearings as well as axle supports and wishbones made of high-strength steel. The modified front axle kinematics supports the agile turn-in response and precise steering sensation of the new MINI. The share of high-strength steel used in the rear axle has also been increased. Tube-shaped stabilizers at the front and rear axle likewise contribute to weight reduction.
Intelligent lightweight construction means that weight reduction in the new MINI is combined with an increase in rigidity, thereby promoting both agility and occupant protection. In spite of its extended range of fittings, virtually all variants of the new MINI are lighter than their respective predecessor models. They also weigh less than their competitors in the segment.
The new MINI Driving Modes provide an excellent basis for fuel efficient or sporty motoring. A rotary switch at the base of the gear or selector lever is used to activate the standard MID mode, the SPORT or the GREEN mode.
In addition to the characteristic curve of the accelerator and steering and engine acoustics, the MINI Driving Modes also influence the ambient lighting, the displays in the LED centre instrument, the shift characteristics of the automatic transmission and the Dynamic Damper Control configuration (exclusive for MINI Cooper S).
The choice is between a setup of very sporty, comfortable and well-balanced, or geared towards fuel efficiency.
In GREEN mode - supporting a relaxed and more fuel-efficient driving style - the energy used by electrically powered comfort functions such as air conditioning is reduced. In cars fitted with automatic transmission it is also possible to use the coasting function. The drivetrain is decoupled at speeds of between 50 and 160km/h as soon as the driver removes their foot from the accelerator pedal. The new MINI then rolls at idling engine speed at a minimum rate of fuel consumption.
The newly configured suspension and damping systems have been significantly reduced in weight. The dampers are decoupled at the front and rear axle by means of triple-path support bearings. Another new addition to the MINI equipment program is Dynamic Damper Control (standard in MINI Cooper S).
Two characteristic lines are available for damper set-up, allowing activation of either a more comfort-oriented response or a direct, sporty response. The compression and rebound stage are adjusted by means of electrical control of the EDC valves.
The electromechanical power steering has also been subjected to extensive improvements. So-called torque steer compensation prevents self-steering tendencies caused by differing degrees of torque at the drive wheels. Steering precision has also been optimized for sudden avoidance swerves and when taking bends in very sporty style. Standard features also include the speed-related steering assistance system Servotronic.
Exterior: Bigger proportions, better agility and ride comfort.
The body of the new MINI Cooper is :
3,821mm long (+98mm vs predecessor)
1,727mm wide (+44mm vs predecessor)
1,414 mm high (+7mm vs predecessor).
The wheelbase is 2,495 mm (+28mm vs predecessor)
The track width has been enlarged to 1,501mm (+34mm vs predecessor)
The length of the MINI Cooper S, meanwhile, is at 3,850mm (+121mm vs predecessor)
Track width of 1,485mm (front +32mm and rear +24mm vs predecessor).
Cornering agility and ride comfort benefit from these new dimensions as do the amount of space available to occupants and the luggage compartment volume. The extended adjustment range of the front seats, a seat surface lengthened by 23mm and a perceptible increase in shoulder room provide more foot space and freedom of movement as well as optimised entry comfort for rear passengers. Luggage compartment volume has been increased by 51 litres to 211 litres.
Innovative driver assistance systems: Increased convenience and safety.
Further evidence of the technological progress ushered in with the new edition of the MINI is to be found in the program of optional driver assistance systems - available for the first time in a model of the British brand.
New Optional features include the MINI Head-Up-Display which shows information relevant to the driver on an extendible monitor in the upper section of the dashboard between the windscreen and steering wheel. The MINI Head-Up Display promotes concentration on the road by displaying information directly in the driver's line of sight. It can then be read quickly and conveniently without averting one's eyes from the road.
The information that can be shown in the MINI Head-Up Display includes speed in figures, navigation directions in the form of arrow graphics and junction sketches, visual signals for collision warning, display symbols generated by Speed Limit Info and No Passing Info, Check Control messages and entertainment program details such as radio channels and track titles. The graphics on the high-resolution screen are clearly visible in all light conditions.
Other innovations in the area of driver assistance systems for the new MINI include the Driving Assistant option. This comprises a camera-based cruise control and distance control function which automatically maintains a distance from the vehicle ahead, and the collision and pedestrian warning system with initial brake function. In critical situations, the driver is first provided with a visual signal in the form of a graphic symbol that appears in the instrument cluster; this is supplemented at the second warning level by an acoustic signal prompting the driver to react.
In addition to this, an automatic brake manoeuvre is triggered in the case of an imminent collision with a pedestrian or if there is a risk of a rear-end collision in urban traffic. Here the new MINI is decelerated at medium brake force. Depending on the situation, this can either prevent an impact occurring altogether or else significantly reduce the severity of the accident. As the automatic deceleration is activated, the driver is also given an unmistakable prompt to intervene.
A rear view camera and parking assistant are also available for the new MINI. The video images supplied by the rear view camera underneath the tailgate handle are shown on the on-board computer in the central instrument as an aid when manoeuvring and reverse parking.
The new MINI is available for viewing at the MINI Global City and MINI Cebu.
