AutoDeal Weekly News Recap August 1-5: a rundown of the last 120 hours

This week, we’ve heard a lot of local and foreign automotive news. In case you missed it, here’s a rundown of the latest news in the automotive industry.

Local News Recap

MINI PH's Pefect Match promo is your best excuse to buy a MINI

The Italian brand MINI is giving us the chance to own their iconic vehicle lineup through their Perfect Match promo. For every purchase of a brand new MINI, new owners will receive complimentary items such as 3-year preventive maintenance service package, 1-year comprehensive insurance coverage, and a MINI Advanced Car Eye. Find out how you can get your very own MINI with these great freebies on the AutoDeal Blog Section.

Mazda tops 2016 J.D. Power Philippines Customer Service Index Study

Besides their innovative SkyActiv tech and head-turning design, here’s more reason for you to buy a Mazda. The research firm J.D Power recently made a Customer Service Index study to see which of manufacturers offer the best after-sales service, in which the Japanese marque excelled this time. Find out how the other brands did in this study.

Subaru PH brings back Palm Challenge Philippine Face Off this August

Have you ever dreamt of owning a brand new car for free? Here’s your chance to make that dream come true by joining Subaru Philippines’ Palm Challenge. Participants will place their palm on a specific area of a Subaru vehicle with a palm-shaped sticker. If the participant removes even a finger off the sticker, he or she will be eliminated. The last person standing while still holding onto the sticker wins. Here’s how you can join.

Foreign News Recap

Land Rover Range Rover tops premium SUV class in 2016 J.D. Power APEAL study

Land Rover Range Rover can now boast that it’s the best premium SUV. This is because the research firm J.D. Power made a study to find out the satisfaction levels of their customers in the 1st 3 months.

According to the results, the Land Rover Range Rover ranked as the top large premium SUV, scoring 872 points. Moreover, Land Rover is among the top 4 carmakers with a score of 843 points while its sister company, Jaguar, got 852 points which secured the 3rd spot.

Mazda 3 among the best cars for teens says US News and World Report

If you’re still not convinced you should buy a Mazda, this should help you make the choice. The Mazda3 SkyActiv was highlighted by the news publisher for its infotainment system that minimizes interruptions while driving and its many active safety features.

For more of the latest news in the automotive industry, visit the AutoDeal Blog Section.