Porsche has been highly successful in the global market, including Thailand, with its Cayenne SUV model. While many may have wondered why on earth a famous sportscar manufacturer like Porsche would build an SUV with five seats, the strategy did what it was designed to do when the first Cayenne was launched two decades ago. The model introduced Porsche to a new market and was able to open up a much larger group of buyers, generating huge profits for the company. In Thailand today the Cayenne is probably the most popular Porsche – you can see them every day on our roads. The German sportscar brand has become a household name for those who want a luxury SUV fit for the family (which is definitely more likely to get a spouse’s approval than a two-seater sports car like the 911). Now in its third generation, the Cayenne offers a sportier look much improved over the standard version. Porsche calls it the Cayenne Coupe – it still has five doors, though, and competes … [Read more...] about The SUV that feels like a sports car
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News Driver, ligtas nang bumangga ang SUV sa poste
BUTUAN CITY – Masuwerteng nakaligtas sa kapahamakan ang isang lalaki matapos na sumalpok ang minamaneho niyang SUV sa 2 poste bago tuluyang nahulog sa kanal, Martes ng umaga. Ayon sa inisyal na imbestigasyon ng pulisya, papunta sa airport ang SUV na minamaneho ni Ponciano Nasayao nang biglang may sumingit na isa pang sasakyan na mabilis ang takbo. Sinubukan umanong iwasan ni Nasayao ito kaya’t nawalan siya ng kontrol sa sasakyan. Sumampa ang SUV sa sidewalk at sumalpok sa 2 poste ng kuryente bago nahulog sa kanal sa tabi ng kalsada. Nakunan pa ng dashcam ng sasakyan ang pangyayari na maitututing na self-accident. Payo naman ng pulisya na magdahan-dahan lang sa pagmaneho para makaiwas sa aksidente. Bisitahin ang Patrol.PH para sa iba pang mga balita. … [Read more...] about News Driver, ligtas nang bumangga ang SUV sa poste
Honda recalls 118,000 US SUVs for sudden air bag deployments
Business Honda Motor Co's U.S. unit said on Wednesday it is recalling 118,000 new U.S. SUVs following reports of three injuries tied to sudden air bag deployments. The Japan-based automaker said it is recalling the 2019 Honda CR-V to replace steering wheel wire harnesses and supplemental restraint system cable reels after six unexpected driver air bag deployments that occurred without a crash. There are so far no reports of related crashes, the automaker said. 23 May 2019 08:00AM Bookmark WASHINGTON: Honda Motor Co's U.S. unit said on Wednesday it is recalling 118,000 new U.S. SUVs following reports of three injuries tied to sudden air bag deployments. The Japan-based automaker said it is recalling the 2019 Honda CR-V to replace steering wheel wire harnesses and supplemental restraint system cable reels after six unexpected driver air bag deployments that occurred without a crash. There are so far no reports of related crashes, the automaker said.Metal burrs on the … [Read more...] about Honda recalls 118,000 US SUVs for sudden air bag deployments
Subaru eyes four SUVs for Thailand by 2021
Seven-seat Ascent could form as Subaru’s new SUV flagship to steal some attention from the Toyota Fortuner arena. Seven-seat Ascent has pickup-based SUVs in its sight. Motor Image Subaru (Thailand) hopes to cover the 1-2 million baht SUV market with four distinct models by 2021. With the help of a new factory in Bangkok’s eastern district of Lad Krabang, the Thai Subaru agent expects higher yearly sales than ever thanks to more relevant products with competitive prices. Sources familiar with Subaru’s product strategy suggest that focusing on SUVs is the way to go at the moment, although sporty and image-building cars like the BRZ coupe and WRX sedan will still be imported straight from Japan. Forester highlights practicality over XV. The first model to have rolled off Thai production lines was the Forester rivalling the Honda CR-V and Nissan X-Trail, as such. Although the slightly smaller XV is still assembled in Malaysia and shipped over to Thai shores via … [Read more...] about Subaru eyes four SUVs for Thailand by 2021
News 1 patay sa banggaan ng motorsiklo at SUV
DAVAO CITY – Patay ang isang rider matapos na bumangga ang kaniyang motorsiklo sa isang SUV, Miyerkoles ng madaling araw. Sumalpok ang motorsiklo ni John Oscar Baladjay sa SUV sa may kahabaan ng Tulip Drive, McArthur Highway. Ayon sa kasintahan ni Baladjay, nagmamadali ang lalaki para hindi ma-late sa sa pinapasukang call center. Paliwanag naman ng driver ng SUV na hindi niya namalayan na paparating ang motorsiklo nang mag yield on green pakaliwa mula sa national highway. Patuloy pa ang pagsasagawa ng imbestigasyon ng Mobile Patrol Group sa aksidente. Nagpaalala naman ang awtoridad na magmatiyag nang maige bago tumawid upang makaiwas sa disgrasya. Isinailalim naman sa liquor test ang SUV driver na mahaharap sa kasong reckless imprudence resulting to damage to property and homicide. Bisitahin ang Patrol.PH para sa iba pang mga balita. … [Read more...] about News 1 patay sa banggaan ng motorsiklo at SUV