Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Road Trips? Skip Hotels and Use This Special Nissan Urvan Instead
Nissan is quick to adopt its vehicles to the needs of the new normal. Apart from coming up with the world’s first zero emissions ambulance, the Japanese carmaker has come up with a flexible, highly versatile version of its Urvan which can be used as a mobile office.
Filed Under:
Entry-Level MPV,
News,
Nissan NV350 Urvan
SsangYong PH is Offering Up to P200k in Discounts
Korean SUV specialist SsangYong is discounting their entire line-up until the end of October. The deal covers everything from their sub-compact Tivoli crossover all the way to the recently-launched 2020.5 Rexton mid-sized SUV.
Suzuki Auto PH to Open in Kawit, Cavite
Suzuki Philippines (SPH) is continuing in its commitment to reaching its customers across the country despite the challenges posed by the pandemic. As SPH breaks ground for Suzuki Auto Kawit, the automobile brand continues to show optimism about its prospects for growth bearing in mind that the expectations of the Filipinos are met in terms of quality service and products.
Filed Under:
Dealerships,
News,
Suzuki Corporate
Petron's Newest Collectible Features BMW Supercars
Industry leader Petron Corporation is bringing back its highly anticipated toy car collection promo with the Petron Ultimate Driving Collection, this time featuring BMW supercars.
Filed Under:
Fuel,
News,
Petron Corporate
Honda Abandons Cutesy Designs for Its Newest All-Electric SUV
Honda seems to be eschewing the cutesy and retro-inspired styling of its previous two EV concepts for its newest EV concept, the Honda SUV e:concept.
Filed Under:
Auto China,
Electric Vehicles (EV),
Honda Concept Cars,
News
Nissan Says the All-Electric LEAF Makes Sense for Emergency Disaster Response
From powering a Christmas tree to using its stored electrical charge to pay for parking, Nissan has found more ingenious ways to use its all-electric Leaf in real-world situations. The newest concept is called Re-Leaf, and it’s an emergency response vehicle concept that provides a mobile power supply following natural disasters or extreme weather events.
Filed Under:
Electric Vehicles (EV),
News,
Nissan Concept Cars,
Nissan Leaf
Tuesday, September 29, 2020
The Pandemic and Economic Slow Down Has Hit Toyota Motor PH Really Hard
Despite the on-going global pandemic, Toyota Motor Corporation’s global sales are recovering at a faster than expected rate. Global sales last August 2020, including that of Lexus, were down just 10.6 percent compared to the same period in 2019.
Filed Under:
News,
PHL Auto Industry,
Toyota Corporate
The 2021 MG 5 is Serious About Performance with 173-Horsepower
MG is taking its performance positioning quite seriously and case in point is its all-new MG 5 compact sedan.
Filed Under:
Auto China,
Compact,
MG 5,
News
Geely Unveils Its Newest Flagship Sedan: the 2021 Xing Rui
Geely is readying its first sedan running off the Compact Modular Architecture or CMA. Known previously as the Preface Concept, the Xing Rui (星瑞) or Future Star will go on sale in China in the coming months. This marks the second Geely vehicle to be underpinned by the CMA platform, the first being the Xing Yue sports coupe SUV.
Filed Under:
Auto China,
Executive Car,
Geely Preface,
News
Here's How Much You'll Have to Pay to Restyle the 2020 Toyota Corolla Cross
When Toyota first unveiled the Corolla Cross, not everyone was thrilled with the way it looks. Suffice to say, the gaping mouth grille hasn’t won it a lot of fans, necessitating some countries to quickly dip into the accessories catalog to fix it up.
Filed Under:
Compact Crossover,
News,
Toyota Corolla Cross
Chevy PH Announces Dedicated App, Service e-Advisor to Level Up Aftersales Commitment
The Covenant Car Company, Inc. (TCCCI), the exclusive importer and distributor of Chevrolet automobiles and parts in the country, is innovating its aftersales service with the new My Chevrolet Connect app and Chevrolet Service e-Advisor.
Filed Under:
Chevrolet Corporate,
News,
Service
This P 212k GM-Designed EV Just Beat Tesla in China Sales
With China changing subsidies on electric vehicles, one unlikely vehicle emerged as the sales champion over there: the SAIC-GM-Wuling Hongguan Mini EV.
Filed Under:
Electric Vehicles (EV),
News
Traditional Handbrakes May Soon Disappear
In a few more years, prepare to say goodbye to one automotive feature: mechanical handbrakes. Research by U.K.-based automotive shopping site CarGurus reports that more and more carmakers are ditching them in favor of electronic parking brakes or EPBs.
Filed Under:
News,
Safety,
Technology
AC Motors Appoints New President
AC Industrials, Ayala Corporation’s wholly-owned industrial technologies arm and direct parent of the group’s vehicle distribution & retail dealerships division, AC Motors, announced organizational and executive movements today to position the latter to move past the current pandemic and prime itself for future growth. Moving forward, AC Motors will organize itself into two distinct businesses, automotive and motorcycle, to allow the group to capitalize on the unique growth opportunities in each sector.
Monday, September 28, 2020
Could Kia PH Bring in the 2021 K5 from China?
With the Ayala-backed Kia Philippines now increasingly relying on the Korean automaker’s Chinese joint-venture for sourcing the of vehicles (the Soluto and Stonic are two examples), could something sexier like the all-new 2021 K5 be next on the table?
Filed Under:
Auto China,
Executive Car,
Kia K5,
News
The 2021 MG Pilot is a Compact SUV with a Need for Speed
MG is pushing forward with its new design language as shown by its all-new compact SUV, the MG Pilot (Linghang in Chinese). Shown at Auto China for the first time, the 2021 MG Pilot is positioned as the performance flagship of their current range.
Filed Under:
Auto China,
Compact SUV,
MG Pilot,
News
4 Electric Vehicle Myths Debunked
With Nissan Philippines committed to bring in the all-electric Leaf, the carmaker shares the top four myths surrounding EVs, and debunks them all.
Filed Under:
Electric Vehicles (EV),
Feature,
Nissan Leaf
For P 3.290M, the 2021 GLA is Your Entry Into the Mercedes-Benz PH SUV Family (w/ Specs)
Mercedes-Benz Philippines updates its entry-level SUV, the GLA for 2021. The eighth model in the Modular Front Architecture (MFA) family, the second-generation GLA brings with it the best of two high-volume segments for the premium brand: compact cars and SUVs.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Luxury SUV,
Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class,
News
Ford Just Took a Page Off Mazda's Design
Ford is taking a page straight from Mazda’s design book by introducing its new “Progressive Energy in Strength” design concept at Auto China.
Filed Under:
Auto China,
Ford Corporate,
News
This 2021 Honda CR-V Can Do a Shocking 90.9 km/L
Honda has decided to debut their first-ever plug-in hybrid model, the CR-V PHEV at Auto China (Beijing Auto Show).
Filed Under:
Auto China,
Compact SUV,
Honda CR-V,
News
Review: 2020 Mitsubishi Xpander Cross
How much are you willing to pay for style? That, it seems, is the most prevalent question among those in the market between a 7-seater sub-compact MPV or 7-seater sub-compact SUV. The fact that every carmaker has come up with an SUV derivative of their respective MPVs—Rush (Avanza), BR-V (Mobilio), XL7 (Ertiga) shows that people are willing to pay more for style and added ground clearance.
Filed Under:
Driver's Seat,
Mitsubishi Xpander Cross,
Sub-Compact SUV
Friday, September 25, 2020
The 2021 Kia Stonic is Going to Take On the Sub-Compact Segment (w/ Video)
Kia isn’t mincing any words when they said they’re going after the sub-compact sedan/hatchback market with their newest offering: the 2021 Stonic crossover. Priced between P 735,000 to P 925,000 (without discounts), they’re aiming for a big slice in the most competitive (and frankly, the only growing) segment in the automotive industry.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Kia Stonic,
News,
Sub-Compact SUV
Toyota PH Pivots Hilux to Serve a Growing Market
When Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) made it its mission to take the lead in providing the Filipino with the necessary support in transitioning to the new normal way of life, it was not just talking about consumer transport. Launch after launch, TMP has proven that its vehicles will be continue to be the benchmark in reliability and affordability, but clearly, there is more that the company has to offer. And this is in the form of sustaining the new means of livelihood for many Filipinos who had found themselves on a plateau since early this year.
Filed Under:
Feature,
PHL Auto Industry,
Pick-Up,
Toyota Hilux
Peugeot Launches High-Performance Division
In time for its 210th anniversary, Peugeot introduced its very own high-performance brand: Peugeot Sport Engineered. And in typical French fashion, they’ve decided to carve their own path by combining plug-in hybrid electric vehicle technology and all-wheel drive to give its cars additional oomph.
Filed Under:
News,
Peugeot 508,
Sports Sedan
Hyundai Will Hunt Down Subaru WRXs with the 2021 i30 N
When Hyundai launched their i30 N in 2017, it brought the Korean automaker straight into the hot hatch fray. Three years on, and over 25,000 examples sold, Hyundai is upping their game with the 2021 i30 N. This year, they’ve added more power, some weight saving features, and a brand-new gearbox all in the name of providing improved performance.
Filed Under:
Hyundai i30,
News,
Sports Sedan
Hyundai PH Receives DOTr Certification for Its Class 3 Modern Jeepney
Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI) received from the Department of Transportation (DOTr), the Certificate of Compliance (COC) for its HD50S Class 3 Modern Jeepney, marking another milestone in the company’s support for public transport modernization.
Filed Under:
DOTr,
Hyundai Corporate,
Hyundai CV,
News,
PUV Modernization
Tokyo Motor Show Organizers Considering All Options for 2021
The organizers of the Tokyo Motor Show are taking a wait-and-see approach to next year’s event as the coronavirus pandemic disrupts the international auto show circuit.
Filed Under:
News,
Tokyo Motor Show
Chery Auto PH Opens Alabang Dealership
United Asia Automotive Group, Inc. (UAAGI) opens its 15th Chery Auto dealership in the Philippines with the inauguration of its Alabang dealership. This milestone happens less than a year since Chery re-entered the country through UAAGI.
Filed Under:
Chery Corporate,
Dealerships,
News
Thursday, September 24, 2020
2020 Mazda CX-30 Lauded for Predictive Safety Techology
Mazda has won recognition once more at the Kids Design Council. This year, it’s the CX-30, and in particular, its Driver Attention Alert (DAA) that won the Japanese carmaker its seventh straight Kids Design Award since 2014.
Filed Under:
Compact Crossover,
Mazda Corporate,
Mazda CX-30,
News,
Safety
Virtual EV Summit Kicks Off Today
On the occasion of its 10th anniversary, the Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines (EVAP), the voice of the electric vehicle industry is hosting a special three-day Philippine Electric Vehicle Virtual Summit (PEVVS) with the theme, “Moving Forward to an Electrified Mobility in the New Normal.”
Filed Under:
Electric Vehicles (EV),
Events,
News
Is Geely Really Using Volvo Engines?
In 2010, after Volvo joined Geely, the two saw the future trend in the automotive industry where sustainability would be key. Emission regulations and rising fuel costs would result in demand for more efficient engines and a transition to electrification.
Filed Under:
Engines,
Geely Azkarra,
Geely Coolray,
News,
Technology
Goodyear Marks Triumphant Return to 24 Hours of Le Mans
Goodyear made a triumphant comeback to the world’s most prestigious endurance race this weekend, with two Goodyear partner teams finishing on the podium in the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the return of the Goodyear Blimp to a European race event.
Filed Under:
Goodyear,
Motorsports,
News,
Tires
Geely Introduces World's First Open-Source EV Platform
Geely debuts the world’s first open-source all-electric vehicle architecture. Plans are underway not just to use this new platform on all of their nine automotive brands including Volvo, but will also offer it to other manufacturers as well.
Filed Under:
Geely Corporate,
Lynk & Co Corporate,
News,
Technology
Wednesday, September 23, 2020
You Asked, They Listened: Ford PH Introduces Ranger FX4 4x4 Variant. Prices Start at P 1.356M.
Ford Philippines is expanding its truck portfolio with the launch of a 4x4 variant of the Ford Ranger FX4, boosting the off-roading capability of Ford trucks available in the country.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Ford Ranger,
News,
Pick-Up
Volvo Cars PH Refreshes Showroom (w/ Video)
Volvo Philippines reopens its doors with a freshly renovated showroom. In celebration of its 25th anniversary, Volvo has embarked on the biggest and most extensive makeover of its local headquarters in Makati City to date.
Filed Under:
Dealerships,
News,
Volvo Corporate
Road Repairs, Reblocking Will Just Take 24 Hours Even on Provincial Roads
Leading cement manufacturer Holcim Philippines, Inc. is planning to make available its one-day concrete Super Fast(SF) Crete or SFCrete outside the National Capita Region to support contractors looking to participate in government road repair projects in other urban areas and help lessen disruption to commuters.
Chery Auto PH Boosts Spare Parts Stockpile in the Country
Chery Auto Philippines is raising the bar when it comes to car ownership with the announcement that they are increasing their stockpile of spare parts.
Filed Under:
Chery Corporate,
News,
Service
Someone Transformed the Nissan GT-R into A 600-Horsepower Off-Road Rally Machine
If the Nissan GT-R isn’t special enough for you, why don’t you consider this one-of-one GT-R Offroad “Godzilla 2.0.” as its name implies, it’s a GT-R meant to go off-roading, clearly inspired by the African Safari rally cars of the 1980s and 1990s.
Filed Under:
News,
Nissan GT-R,
Sports Car
Suzuki PH Discounts "Heavy Service" to Just P 4,999 All-In
Suzuki Philippines automotive customers can now book their service appointments online via a new feature on their official website. This much needed innovation is done through mobile phone or desktop that in the light of the current situation, is the best route to take as it promotes less interaction between customers and sales representatives.
Filed Under:
News,
Service,
Suzuki Corporate
The Following Mazda PH Dealers Have the Mazda3 100th Anniversary Special Edition on Stock
With just 15 units of the Mazda3 100th Anniversary Special Edition models available in the Philippines, the chances of seeing one in the flesh may take a bit of luck. Thankfully, they’ve made spotting it easier by revealing that the following 5 dealers have decided to stock up on it.
Ex-Mitsubishi Rally Driver Tommi Mäkinen Will Now Help Toyota Make Ever-Better Cars
Tommi Mäkinen may be synonymous with Mitsubishi and the Lancer Evolution, but starting in January 2021, he’s going to be an advisor to Toyota Motor Corporation. His role: to help the carmaker make ever-better cars.
Filed Under:
Motorsports,
News,
Toyota Corporate
Drive Home the 2020 Mitsubishi Xpander Cross with Just a P99k Downpayment
One of the redeeming traits of Filipinos is the closeness to their families. It’s part of our culture, and it’s also part of the major decisions we have to make in life – that includes car buying.
Filed Under:
Mitsubishi Xpander Cross,
News,
Sub-Compact SUV
The 2021 BMW M3, M4 Break Cover with Over 500 Horsepower and All-Wheel Drive
Better start liking that huge kidney grille because BMW took the wraps off the latest M3 and M4 high-performance sedan and coupe. Both models, featuring BMW’s newest styling language is backed up by 40 years of racetrack knowledge and expertise.
Filed Under:
BMW M3,
BMW M4,
News,
Sports Car,
Sports Sedan
Meet MG's Newest Electrified Models: the 2021 MG5 EV and the MG HS PHEV
MG has reached a tipping point in their European expansion. The British carmaker owned by China’s SAIC Motor has announced that they expect 50 percent of their total sales volume in Western Europe to be electrified. Leading the charge, so to speak, are the MG5 EV and MG HS PHEV.
Filed Under:
Compact SUV,
MG 5,
MG HS,
Sub-Compact
Tuesday, September 22, 2020
Ferrari PH Now Accepting Orders for 2021 Portofino M
Ferrari Philippines is now accepting orders for the Portofino M, the evolution of the Prancing Horse’s 2+ GT spider. It marks the first model to be presented in the wake of the company’s temporary closure due to the COVID-19 crisis, making it the symbol of a voyage of rediscovery.
Filed Under:
Ferrari Portofino,
News,
Sports Car
Mitsubishi PH Advises 2020 L300 Owners to Check Their Seat Straps (w/ Video)
Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) is conducting a recall campaign on 2020 Model Year (20MY) 20MY Mitsubishi L300 due to a possible malfunction on the seat strap. This proactive measure is to ensure the safety of our valued customers on the affected units.
Filed Under:
Mitsubishi Corporate,
Mitsubishi L300,
News,
Recall
Mitsubishi PH Recalling Selected 2017-18 Pajero SUVs
Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) is conducting a recall on selected 2017-2018 Pajero SUV units due to a possible malfunction located at the front right lower control arm.
Filed Under:
Luxury SUV,
Mitsubishi Pajero,
News,
Recall
Hyundai Touts Advanced High-Strength Steel
Hyundai cars are renowned for their strength of character. While it’s easy to assume that “strength of character” pertains to Hyundai’s extraordinary abilities like fuel efficiency or dependability, the truth is more literal, and it is found from within: the body structure of Hyundai cars built with Advanced High Strength Steel or AHSS.
Filed Under:
Hyundai Corporate,
News,
Technology
Subaru Expands STI Offering with 2021 Impreza STI Sport
Subaru continues to “STI-fy” their line-up with the introduction of the latest STI Sport model: the 2021 Impreza STI Sport.
Filed Under:
Compact,
News,
Subaru Impreza
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