Category: Motoring

Chevron and Bosch partner to provide premium car care for motorists in Southeast Asia

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Drivers in the Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore and Cambodia will have another reason to enjoy their journey as Chevron and Bosch come together to offer customers premium car care services for all of their motoring needs. The mutual exchange of world-renowned automotive know-how, together with energy-efficient technology, will see the roll-out of Bosch Car Service workshops and retail shops at 500 Caltex stations across the five countries over the next five years.

Chevron, marketer of international energy brand, Caltex, and Bosch a leading global supplier of automotive parts and diagnostic equipment, will tap on each other’s respective technical expertise and customer base. The Bosch Car Service workshops at Caltex service stations will provide services to multibrand vehicles offering diagnosis, maintenance and repairs. Caltex Lubricants and Bosch Automotive Aftermarket products and parts will also be sold at Caltex service stations where Bosch Car Service workshops are located.

“A multitude of factors contribute to an enjoyable driving experience and maintaining one’s vehicle tops the list. Our partnership with Bosch demonstrates the commitment from both companies to provide customers with the best experience on the road. Our motorists will benefit from the combination of Bosch’s automotive engineering expertise and our long-standing energy efficiency solutions,” said Peng Xiaofei, Vice President, Asia Pacific Products, Chevron. “We look forward to this collaboration with Bosch and believe this will be the start of a strong and fruitful partnership.”

“With the expansion of the Bosch Car Service footprint across Southeast Asia, motorists will appreciate the accessibility of a diverse range of reliable, quality automotive maintenance and repair solutions with the proximity of Caltex service stations,” said Martin Hayes, President of Bosch in Southeast Asia. “Furthermore, our Bosch Car Service network partners can look forward to new business opportunities and a great diversity of product offerings backed by a global network, long-standing experience and world-class technical competencies in the automotive sectors from both companies.”

This new regional partnership will see Chevron and Bosch working together to house 500 Bosch Car Service workshops at Caltex service stations in five years. In Singapore, customers will be able to enjoy enhanced services, wherever Bosch Car Service workshops are co-located within Caltex’s retail network of 29 stations.

Chevron and Bosch partner to provide premium car care for motorists in Southeast Asia

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Drivers in the Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore and Cambodia will have another reason to enjoy their journey as Chevron and Bosch come together to offer customers premium car care services for all of their motoring needs. The mutual exchange of world-renowned automotive know-how, together with energy-efficient technology, will see the roll-out of Bosch Car Service workshops and retail shops at 500 Caltex stations across the five countries over the next five years.

Chevron, marketer of international energy brand, Caltex, and Bosch a leading global supplier of automotive parts and diagnostic equipment, will tap on each other’s respective technical expertise and customer base. The Bosch Car Service workshops at Caltex service stations will provide services to multibrand vehicles offering diagnosis, maintenance and repairs. Caltex Lubricants and Bosch Automotive Aftermarket products and parts will also be sold at Caltex service stations where Bosch Car Service workshops are located.

“A multitude of factors contribute to an enjoyable driving experience and maintaining one’s vehicle tops the list. Our partnership with Bosch demonstrates the commitment from both companies to provide customers with the best experience on the road. Our motorists will benefit from the combination of Bosch’s automotive engineering expertise and our long-standing energy efficiency solutions,” said Peng Xiaofei, Vice President, Asia Pacific Products, Chevron. “We look forward to this collaboration with Bosch and believe this will be the start of a strong and fruitful partnership.”

“With the expansion of the Bosch Car Service footprint across Southeast Asia, motorists will appreciate the accessibility of a diverse range of reliable, quality automotive maintenance and repair solutions with the proximity of Caltex service stations,” said Martin Hayes, President of Bosch in Southeast Asia. “Furthermore, our Bosch Car Service network partners can look forward to new business opportunities and a great diversity of product offerings backed by a global network, long-standing experience and world-class technical competencies in the automotive sectors from both companies.”

This new regional partnership will see Chevron and Bosch working together to house 500 Bosch Car Service workshops at Caltex service stations in five years. In Singapore, customers will be able to enjoy enhanced services, wherever Bosch Car Service workshops are co-located within Caltex’s retail network of 29 stations.

A passion to create: Bosch, Cab1net showcase creative woodworking innovations at Philconstruct

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In collaboration with leading technology provider Robert Bosch, Inc., Cab1net, an online network of carpenters, architects and builders, recently concluded its pilot woodworking contest for do-it-yourself (DIY) enthusiasts and weekend hobbyists. The partnership combines Bosch’s leadership in power tool technology and Cab1net’s expertise in the craft for a shared vision to expand the country’s DIY community.

The contest provided an opportunity for members of the tight-knit Cab1net community to exhibit ingenuity and innovation through a woodworking challenge. Participants were tasked to design and create a utility box out of wood and screws to house Bosch power tools, a feat that would take about 1-2 months to complete.

According to Sonny Limjap, contest organizer and founder of Cab1net, the woodworking contest’s aim is not only to establish the website as a reliable source of information about power tools and construction, but to feature the woodworking skills of its capable members as well.

“We organized the woodworking contest to showcase the level of talent and skill our local craftsmen have. Most of the Cab1net members are professionals – dentists, businessmen, physicians and corporate heads, among others. Building things from scratch is not something that we do every day, yet we are deeply committed to completing our own projects. Building is more than just a hobby, it is our passion. We are very privileged to be working with Bosch on an exciting initiative that allows us to practice our craft and improve the quality of our work,” said Limjap.

This year’s woodworking champion Jonathan Cruz took great pride in his dental tacklebox-inspired utility box. “The all-wood construction method took nearly two months to make, but it was worth the sweat. I experimented with different types of media, and incorporated features I consider valuable to my profession, such as convenience and mobility, into the box. Working with wood is very challenging, but you can always reinvent the output with the right power tools,” said the three-year woodworking dentist.

Cruz and two finalists received power tools worth Php 50,000.00 for first place, Php 30,000.00 for second place and Php 20,000.00 for third place from the premier Bosch power tool product line. Consolation prize winners received the Bosch GSR 1080 V-LI Professional cordless drill for their performance.

The top 3 wooden utility boxes were showcased at the interactive Bosch and Skil booth at the recently concluded Philconstruct Trade Fair at the SMX Center, SM Mall of Asia in Pasay City, for public inspection and voting.

“Philconstruct is the ideal venue wherein Bosch can exhibit the latest innovations on building equipment, materials and machinery to potential business partners and customers. This is also an opportunity for us to show our leadership in the market to the stakeholders of the construction industry. We are ecstatic with the outcome of this year’s exhibition and with the number of people who visited our booth. This is actually our biggest and most interactive booth to date,” said William Go, Country Sales Director, Bosch Power Tools, Robert Bosch, Inc. Philippines.

Skil’s brand ambassador Norman Black also graced the booth during the four-day fete to share Skil’s heritage of world-class innovation and superior line of power tools.

“Average homeowners like myself look for quality tools we can use around the house without having to hire a professional to get the job done. Bosch and Skil offer innovations that allow craftsmen, builders, and DIY enthusiasts to utilize basic tools that are affordable and reliable,” said Black.

The multi-awarded basketball coach also joined professional builders and spectators alike in the thrilling challenges and demonstrations at the Bosch booth, such as the Skil Combo Kit hands-on challenge, 80 years Bosch Hammer game, and the Hammer Drill hands-on challenge.

As part of Bosch’s ongoing thrust to showcase innovation in major tradeshows nationwide, Bosch will participate in the Davao Construction Show on November 29 – December 2 at the SMX Convention Center in Davao City. For more information, follow Bosch on Twitter (@BoschPH).

Volvo Philippines now offers performance tuning with Polestar package

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Volvo Philippines goes full throttle as it now offers performance tuning for late-model Volvo gasoline and diesel turbocharged engines. The tuning is not limited to any single car and this makes the power boost available for a wide variety of old and new Volvos. Volvo works closely with its official motorsports partner, Polestar, and its team of engineers who have run Volvo official motorsport since 1996. Together, they developed the technology to ensure exhilarating driving wrapped in world-renowned Volvo safety.

GET MORE OUT OF YOUR VOLVO
 The optimization consists of a software upgrade that your Volvo workshop installs. It’s a quick installation which can easily be done while your car is in for a service or tire change. With this power-up, your Volvo gets as much as 329hp and 480Nm of torque. That’s enhanced driving experience and an extra power reserve when you need it.

VOLVO WARRANTY INTACT
 With the Polestar package, you are assured that the factory warranty remains intact, without any alterations to the service schedule. With an optimized engine, you will experience enhanced performance, especially in the mid-range where the added performance is most useful – for example when overtaking.

FUEL CONSUMPTION AND THE ENVIRONMENT
 Polestar power optimization affects neither the car’s certified fuel consumption nor emissions during normal driving. Your car still follows the original Volvo service schedule as well because all the changes Polestar make are tested and verified not to stress any component beyond its performance limits.

YOUR VOLVO IS MADE TO BE OPTIMIZED
 The Polestar upgrade is available for only PhP50, 000.00 that is relatively lower than even the $1,295 and $1,495 tags in the competitive U.S. market. The upgrade, which comes with a badge to prove it, is likely to increase the resale value of your car and everyone is encouraged to register on www.polestar.com to receive a product certificate that verifies that your car has been optimized by Polestar.

Volvo is a high quality car built with advanced engineering, solid components and with focus on safety and reliability. This makes Volvo the perfect starting point for performance enhancements. When Polestar’s R&D team develops a new product, they consider the precise limits of what each and every component is designed to handle. Since your Volvo is a very strong and well-built car, you can safely get more out of it without risking negative side effects. Optimizing your Volvo will just make it feel better.