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Caltex sends two Smokey Mountain booters to FC Barcelona Soccer Camp

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Caltex brand of fuels and lubricants, marketed by Chevron Philippines Inc.(CPI), in partnership with Gawad Kalinga (GK) and the Junior Chamber International-Manila (JCI), will be sponsoring two talented Smokey Mountain kids to the soccer camp of FC Barcelona, one of the world’s top football clubs.

Caltex selected Arnel Britania, 10, and, Jay-E Vhien Sabalza, 11, from the annual summer Caltex Supa Strikas Cup Football Tournament held recently at the Field of Dreams for indigent kids from the Smokey Mountain and Tondo areas.

To be held from April 17 to 21, the five-day soccer camp will be facilitated by coaches from FC Barcelona. Britania and Sabalza were selected based on several criteria such as athletic ability, team adaptability, and behavior exhibited during the games. Photo above shows some of the kids in action during a pick up match.

“Through this partnership, we hope that we will be able to entice children from indigent families to get into sports and become more active,” Caltex Brand Manager Veronica Pangilinan said. She emphasized the crucial role of sports in an individual’s personal and social development: “Sports do not merely aid in developing motor skills. Children learn life skills when they play sports. Through sports, children learn to become resourceful, patient, and goal-oriented.”

The sponsorship is part of the Caltex Energy for Learning initiative which invests in projects that provide disadvantaged people with skills and learning to give them better opportunities in life.

About Chevron Philippines Inc.

Chevron Philippines Inc. has been operating in the country for more than 85 years under its retail brand, Caltex™, offering high quality products and services. There are close to 800 service stations strategically scattered throughout the Philippine archipelago and employees working in several areas of business such as Marketing, Lubricants and Terminal operations. The Chevron products that are available in the Philippines include Caltex with Techron® fuel and Caltex Diesel with Techron®D, Havoline® and Delo® oils. More information on Chevron Philippines Inc. is available at www.caltex.com/ph.

New 2013 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Moab

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To kick off the 2013 model year, Jeep Wrangler debuts a limited-edition model named after one of the most popular off-road destinations in the world – Moab, Utah. The Jeep Wrangler Moab is based on the Wrangler Sahara model and is equipped with hardware popular with off-roading enthusiasts.

Official upgrades include 17-inch Rubicon alloy wheels painted gloss black running new 245/75R17 Goodyear Silent Armor off-road tires.

Unique exterior features on the Wrangler Moab include a Mopar power dome hood, premium rock rails, black fuel filler door. Other exterior touches include the new premium soft top, black wheel arches, a matte black Jeep grille badge and “Moab” decals on the hood. A body-color three-piece hard top is standard.

Interior modifications include black premium leather seats with black stitching, “Moab” embossed instrument panel grab handle, Mopar slush mats and Iron Gray trim on the vent rings, grab handles and steering wheel spokes.

Optional Mopar accessories are available, which include winch capable steel bumpers, tail lamp guards, and front and rear offroad bumpers.

The Jeep Wrangler Moab is available as a four-door Wrangler Unlimited model available in Crush, Rock Lobster, Gecko, Black and Bright White.

The 2013 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited MOAB comes with a 2.8L CRD engine.

Jeep® Wins Third Consecutive “Four Wheeler of the Year” Award from Four Wheeler Magazine
The new 2013 Jeep® Wrangler Unlimited Moab Edition is the winner of the respected “Four Wheeler of the Year” award from the editors of Four Wheeler magazine.

“The Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Moab is an extremely versatile vehicle, and was a hands-down trail favorite of the Four Wheeler judges,” said John Cappa, Four Wheeler editor. “The improved interior comfort, amenities, power and overall performance both on- and off-road make it worthy of being our 2013 Four Wheeler of the Year.” Paying homage to Jeep enthusiasts’ favorite off-roading destination, the Wrangler Unlimited Moab is the off-roader with increased capability.

Testing was conducted over more than a thousand miles on a variety of terrain, including pavement, gravel, dirt, sand, rocks and mud.

“The new Jeep Wrangler Moab edition is a perfect example of listening to our loyal Wrangler owners, who appreciate new levels of capability in a unique package,” said Mike Manley, President and CEO – Jeep Brand, Chrysler Group LLC. “The Moab edition recognizes a die-hard off-roading destination Jeep owners love, while providing even more capability, including upgraded rock rails. We’re especially pleased that the influential Four Wheeler editors put our latest Jeep Wrangler to the test and clearly recognized its capability.”

The 2013 Jeep Wrangler Moab Edition’s “Four Wheeler of the Year” award comes a year after the new- for-2012 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon earned the award, two years after Jeep Grand Cherokee did so, and less than three years after the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon was named the Best 4×4 vehicle of the 2000-2009 decade by Four Wheeler magazine.

The “Four Wheeler of the Year” recognition is the latest in a list of several recent Jeep Wrangler awards. Other recent Wrangler accolades include:
• 4×4 of the Year, Petersen’s 4-Wheel & Off-Road magazine (Moab Edition)
• Kelley Blue Book’s kbb.com Best Resale Value Award, Compact Utility Vehicle
• Kelley Blue Book’s kbb.com Best Resale Value Award, Top 10
• Mid-size SUV of Texas, Texas Auto Writers Association
• Best Off-Road Value, Active Lifestyle Vehicle (ALV) award
• Hottest 4×4 SUV, Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) award

Jeep Wrangler continues to enjoy significant momentum in the marketplace, with sales up 17 percent in 2012.

The new 2013 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Moab is now available at all Jeep showrooms in the Philippines. Contact the nearest dealer for more information.

Jeep Brand
Built on 71 years of legendary heritage, Jeep is the authentic SUV with class-leading capability, craftsmanship and versatility for people who seek extraordinary journeys. The Jeep brand delivers an open invitation to live life to the fullest by offering a full line of vehicles that continue to provide owners with a sense of security to handle any journey with confidence.

The Jeep vehicle lineup consists of the Grand CherokeeWrangler and Wrangler Unlimited. To meet consumer demand around the world, all models are sold outside North America – and all are available in gasoline and diesel powertrain options. Chrysler Group LLC sells and services vehicles in approximately 120 countries around the world.

Harley-Davidson roars to The 9th Manila International Auto Show

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Harley-Davidson makes a roaring entrance at the opening of the 9th Manila International Auto Show (MIAS). The legendary American motorcycle brand is the only premium motorcycle brand present in the country’s biggest annual motoring event.

For those unable to visit the newly-opened first dealership of Harley-Davidson in the Philippines at EDSA Greenhills, their latest motorcycles will be on display in the MIAS front and center at the main hall of the World Trade Center, Pasay City from April 4 to 7, 2013. Harley-Davidson display includes the Electra Glide Ultra Classic, Street Glide, Sportster Forty-Eight, and Sportster Iron 883 and a broad selection Harley-Davidson of Manila merchandise.

“Once again, we are proud to be part of the 9th Manila International Auto Show,” says Felix R. Ang, President of American Motorcycles, Inc., the official dealer of Harley-Davidson in the country. “…this year with our newest family member, Harley-Davidson of Manila.”

The local launch of the iconic brand was definitely an exciting news for motorcycle enthusiasts and Harley-Davidson fans. Owning Harley-Davidson and having it serviced in the Philippines is now easier and more convenient. At this year’s MIAS, the Harley-Davidson booth is definitely a must-see!

See the full range of Harley-Davidson models, a wide range of parts and accessories, and authentic riding gear, apparel, and merchandise at the EDSA Greenhills dealership.

The Game of Death: Dakar 2013

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Great Wall Motors joined the Dakar 2013, also known as the ‘Game of Death’ for the fourth time since its debut in 2010 and has steadily gone from strength to strength. The grueling 15–‐day race from Lima, Peru to Santiago Chile features rugged terrains, mud, rocks, extreme weather conditions, and dune driving. The drivers, Carlos Souza and Zhou Young achieved the same results as last year, with Sousa placing 6th and Zhou Young 19th. Haval Dakar Team’s performance is jaw–‐dropping according to the results of diesel vehicles.Sousa is most outstanding in the diesel category, and Zhou who finished 10th twice is among the top three.

Dakar Rally is mostly regarded by auto manufacturers as a testing ground for built quality, performance and endurance. This year, 162 cars joined the race, only 91 finished the race.

View the Dakar Rally From Another Perspective: Mass Produced Escort Cars

Extreme weather conditions, mud, rocks, steep mountains are just some of what makes Dakar rally commendable of the title “The Game of Death”. The modified vehicles are the star of the race, however, behind all grandeur are various hard working escort and logistics vehicles.

Although they travel via regular road, the vehicles must also face complex environmental conditions. Crossing vast desserts and climbing steep Andes are just some of the hurdles the vehicles go through which test the vehicles quality and performance.

On its fourth year, the Haval team has a strong logistics team, a rescue truck, three logistic trucks, and two working vehicles which are the stock Haval H5 and the stock Wingle 5.

Haval H5 and Wingle 5 have covered over 5,000 kilometers from Lima to Chile and have fared well without any difficulties. A prime example of this is during the climb over the Andes at an altitude of 4,800 meters, despite the steep slope and sharp turns, both vehicles were able to fully exhibit superb maneuverability and dynamics.

For more information, media interviews and test drive requests, please contact GWcars via email at marketing@gwcars.ph or call them at 4124049, and you can also visit their website at www.gwcars.ph.

Chery Set To Unveil Six New Models

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Chery Motors Philippines, Inc. (CMPI), the exclusive distributor of Chery vehicles in the country announced the release of 6 new models to the Philippine market.

The announcement came amidst changes in the organization with the takeover of the company’s new Executive Committee.

CMPI’s new Chief Executive Officer Mr. Leon “Porong” Herrera, a veteran in the automotive industry with stints in Volkswagen, Nissan, Hyundai and Kia now heads the local distributor of China’s number one passenger car marquee.

To be released in the market immediately after the Holy Week will be 4 all-new cars and 2 additional variants to the current commercial vehicle line-up.

“We are gearing up for a new company and a new frontier in the car business,” says Mr. Herrera. “We closed down the old distributor and revitalized Chery business via CMPI. With these new models we have come full circle.”

Starting with the Tiggo Upgrade, now in automatic transmission with sunroof and a smarter and fuel efficient 2.0-liter gasoline ACTECO engine, the Tiggo gives a fresh perspective to the compact SUV segment.

Entering as an all-new player is the Chery X1 Mini SUV. Sporting a 1.3-liter engine that is both frugal and powerful, the spacious 5-seater hatchback mini sports-use features a taller ground clearance than the common car and a bigger boot space with 530 cubic inches of cargo space and full folding seats.

Complementing these two vehicles will be the Chery E5, a full size luxury compact sedan with a 1.5 liter engine. The E5 is one of seven Chery vehicles penned by the Italian design house Pinninfarina. Complete in features, rivaling the best the Japanese and Koreans can offer, the E5 is also expected to turn the tide in the full-size sedan segment with its pricing and value for money.

To complete its presence in the strongest market segments, CMPI also brought in the Chery Fulwin Sport, a hatchback designed to make its mark in the lucrative subcompact market. Another stunning Italian-designed car, the Fulwin is motivated by Chery’s new engine line-up. This engine, same as that of the E5 are new technology engines produced in cooperation with the European Ricardo Engineering promising great fuel economy and maximum power.

Chery’s QQ3 and its phenomenal presence in the Philippines is expected to be duplicated with 2013 QQ3. Renewed from the ground up, and retooled for better performance and safety the new QQ3 showcases new engine and transmission technologies.

Two variants to the Q22 light commercial van are also slated to launch including an 11-seater passenger van and an improved version of the current 7-seater 1.2L-variant. Sporting 1.2 liter engines the Q22 are targeted against the reconditioned multi-cabs in space, but more advantageous in pricing, safety, space and quality.

“Our confidence in the revival of Chery in the Philippines is boosted by these 6 vehicles, especially our all-new variants which we believe will prove to be excellent value for money, and highly acceptable to the regular Filipino car buyer,” explains Mr. Herrera.

These 6 new variants will be featured at the Chery’s booth at the Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) on April 4 to 7, 2013 at the World Trade Center, Pasay City.