Friday, October 30, 2020
Honda Cars PH is Now on Lazada
Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) officially announces its new Honda flagship store on LazMall, in partnership with the country’s leading e-commerce platform, Lazada Philippines.
Filed Under:
Honda Corporate,
News
What Do You Think of the Mazda CX-3 Urban Dresser's Interior Color Combo?
When it comes to interior color combinations, Mazda has certainly come up with rather unique ones in the past few years. And just when you thought they’ve thought of everything, they’ve come up with this: the Mazda CX-3 Urban Dresser.
Filed Under:
Mazda CX-3,
News,
Sub-Compact SUV
Mitsubishi Opens in Batangas City
Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) continues to increase its market reach as it inaugurates its latest dealership in Batangas City.
Filed Under:
Dealerships,
Mitsubishi Corporate,
News
You Can Now Compare, Shop for Tires Online with GoGulong
A new digital tire marketplace has taken over the online world: GoGulong. Reinventing the way customers buy tires, GoGulong offers a suite of tire brands and installation partners nationwide, and it’s all available online!
Hyundai Commonwealth is Hyundai Dealer of the Year
Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI), the country’s official distributor of Hyundai vehicles, honored San Juan Group’s Hyundai Commonwealth Avenue as its 2019 Dealer of the Year in Passenger Car (PC) at the first virtual HARI Dealer of the Year Awards (DOYA) 2020.
Filed Under:
Dealerships,
Hyundai Corporate,
News
Yes, There's Actually a Toyota RAV4 Under There
There’s just something with the Toyota RAV4 that’s tickling the fancy of Japanese tuners. From a Lamborghini Urus lookalike, the latest one is this: the Mitsuoka Buddy.
Filed Under:
Compact SUV,
News,
Toyota RAV4
Meet the Different Facets of the 2020 Mitsubishi Montero Sport
Mitsubishi Motors offers a wide array of products and vehicle variants that fits a multitude of personalities. That’s the same story with the new Montero Sport mid-sized SUV.
Filed Under:
Feature,
Mid-sized SUV,
Mitsubishi Montero Sport
Thursday, October 29, 2020
Toyota's Global Sales and Production Up Year-on-Year in September
Even in the face of the COVID-19 crisis which broke out early this year, Toyota has just posted promising numbers showing positive global sales and production numbers—the first time it has happened in nine months. Recovery in global sales exceeded the carmaker’s own expectations although numbers are still down 16.4 percent.
Filed Under:
News,
PHL Auto Industry,
Toyota Corporate
Despite the Economic Slowdown, Ford's International Market Group Squeezed a Profit
Ford’s operations in the International Market Group (IMG) that includes the Philippines ended up with a slight profit in the third quarter of 2020 despite pandemic-related industry declines in vehicle shipments.
Filed Under:
Ford Corporate,
News
In Time for Christmas, Volvo Cars PH is Slashing Prices Up to P 1.5 Million
The holiday season is rolling in so fast, and with it comes a shower of sweet surprises. Volvo Philippines leads the pack with fantastic deals for Volvo car enthusiasts nationwide with its Season of Savings holiday offer.
Filed Under:
News,
Volvo Corporate,
Volvo S90,
Volvo XC40,
Volvo XC60,
Volvo XC90
Kia Shows Off Next-Generation Military Vehicle
Kia may be best known for their passenger cars and SUVs, but did you know they also produce vehicles for the Korean military? To-date, Kia has supplied nine model types and 100 derivatives, producing a total of 140,000 military vehicles. And now, they’ve shown off their next-generation military vehicle.
Filed Under:
Kia Corporate,
News
NBI Seizes Over 600 Counterfeit Black Rhino Wheels
Over 600 Counterfeit Black Rhino Wheels, valued at around US$140,000.00 (P 7,000,000.00), were seized by agents of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) during multiple raids conducted last week.
Filed Under:
Black Rhino Corporate,
News,
Wheels
Honda Cars PH Officially Opens in Tagum City
Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) officially inaugurated Honda Cars Tagum, its 35th full-service dealership—the 5th in Mindanao—under the business group of ANC Group of Companies, last October 19, 2020.
Filed Under:
Dealerships,
Honda Corporate,
News
Wednesday, October 28, 2020
Skyway Susana Heights Northbound Extension on Track for December Completion
After announcing the soft opening of its much-awaited Skyway 3 project in December, San Miguel Corporation (SMC) president and chief operating officer Ramon S. Ang said the structure of the northbound section of its Skyway Extension project is now 70 percent done and on-schedule for completion by end of the year.
Filed Under:
News,
San Miguel Corporate,
Traffic
Isuzu Does Their Homework with the 2021 mu-X SUV
Isuzu has finally taken the wraps off the all-new 2021 mu-X. And judging from its design and engineering, they’ve pulled out all the stops to make it a truly class-competitive mid-sized 7-seater SUV.
Filed Under:
Isuzu mu-X,
Mid-sized SUV,
News
Toyota Motor PH Quietly Introduces 2021 Land Cruiser Prado
With the launch of the 2021 Toyota Fortuner, there were those who worried about the fate of Toyota’s venerable Land Cruiser Prado. Well, it seems we finally have our answer, albeit silently as Toyota Motor Philippines has now upgraded its luxury SUV for 2021 as well.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Luxury SUV,
News,
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado
Second-Hand Prices of the Suzuki Jimny are Going Up
Whether new or used, the all-new Suzuki Jimny is turning into somewhat of an enigma. With dealers low on stock, and demand still remaining high, the diminutive body-on-frame SUV is still commanding a premium over its suggested retail price locally. This is surprising given the slowdown in new car sales resulted in carmakers actually throwing hefty discounts.
Filed Under:
News,
Sub-Compact SUV,
Suzuki Jimny
Save Up to P 1,170 with Every Toyota Hiace Oil Change Service
Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) is helping drivers and operators of Hiace Commuters being used in business restart their livelihood so they can in turn serve more Filipinos in need of reliable and safe way of getting to their destinations.
Filed Under:
News,
Service,
Toyota Corporate,
Toyota Hiace
Mazda May Delay Some New Models Due to COVID-19-related Economic Slowdown
The business challenges brought on by the global coronavirus pandemic is going to have a lasting effect over at Mazda. This was revealed in the company’s 2020 Annual Report.
Filed Under:
Mazda Corporate,
News
Here are the Prices, Specs of the 2021 Geely Okavango 7-Seater SUV
Mark your calendars as a new mid-sized 7-seater SUV is launching next month. Geely’s recently-named Okavango is said to be formally introduced to the market by the second week of November.
Filed Under:
Geely Okavango,
Mid-sized SUV,
News
BREAKING NEWS: DOTr Pushes Mandatory Cashless Tolls to December 1
Answering the clamor of motorists, who have yet to attach RFID stickers on their vehicles, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) has decided to push the start of the mandatory implementation of cashless toll collections on toll roads from November 2, 2020 to December 1, 2020.
Mercedes-Benz to Take 20 Percent Stake in Aston Martin
Mercedes-Benz will become the largest shareholder in Aston Martin based on a market update made available to the public. This greatly expands the German automaker’s role at the British supercar maker after initially getting a 2.6 percent stake.
Filed Under:
Aston Martin Corporate,
Mercedes-Benz Corporate,
News
Tuesday, October 27, 2020
Hyundai Motor Group Breaks Ground at New Innovation Center
Hyundai Motor Group has broken ground at its Innovation Center in Singapore (HMGICS). The center will act as an open innovation lab for Hyundai and Kia’s future mobility research and development.
Filed Under:
Hyundai Corporate,
News
The 2021 Nissan Navara Now Has an Official Reveal Date
Nissan has officially teased its refreshed 2021 Navara. Revealed through the Japanese carmaker’s social media accounts, they’ve also set a November 5 global reveal date.
Filed Under:
News,
Nissan Navara,
Pick-Up
Monday, October 26, 2020
Toyota's Small SUV, the 2021 Raize is Being Tested in ASEAN
Last year, Toyota launched their own 5-seater sub-compact SUV, the Raize. At the time, the Japanese carmaker only hinted at the possibility of it being offered to global markets such as the ASEAN region. Well, around 12 months later, we have our first definitive proof.
Filed Under:
News,
Sub-Compact SUV,
Toyota Raize
The Philippines May Not Get the All-New Honda Jazz After All
With sales of the all-new Honda City in full swing (check our launch story and video), the focus now shifts to its hatchback sibling, the Jazz. Though it was already shown at the Tokyo Motor Show as the Fit last year, questions still linger as to its fate for global markets.
Filed Under:
Honda City,
Honda Jazz,
News,
Rumors
We Just Found Out About This Awesome 2020 Geely Coolray Feature
The Geely Coolray is one fully-loaded compact crossover. There’s no denying it’s got everything but the kitchen sink when it comes to usable tech. But little did I realize it was packing yet another hidden gem, and it took some prodding from Geely Philippines’s Marketing Manager to find out how it works.
Filed Under:
Compact Crossover,
Geely Coolray,
News,
Technology
Review: 2021 Maxus G50 1.5T Premium
You rarely get excited driving an MPV. Even before you lay eyes on one, your mind is already set with certain expectations mainly being big in space, low on fun. Once in a while though, this segment produces surprises, and the biggest one yet is this: the 2021 Maxus G50. And while the nameplate doesn’t ring any bells just yet, it’s time to change that. It’s time to out this, not only as the best MPV you can buy, but one of the best new cars you can buy this year.
Filed Under:
Driver's Seat,
Entry-Level MPV,
Maxus G50
Tired of Wood? Bentley Can Customize Their Interior in Hundreds of Ways
As the average age of Bentley clients continues to fall, the choice provided to their customer is becoming increasingly diverse and modern. Nowhere is this more evident than the newly expanded suite of veneer options available when they choose their interior, now providing more than 5,000 possible combinations involving painted veneers, open pore wood, technical finishes, and even stone.
Filed Under:
Bentley Corporate,
News,
Technology
Isuzu PH Kasama Mo Campaign Conducts Second Round of Donations
Isuzu Philippines Corporation donated on October 1 sets of personal protective equipment (PPE) to its partner institutions Caritas Manila, Philippine Coast Guard, and Philippine Red Cross. This activity represents IPC’s second round of donations under its “Kasama Mo” campaign launched last June 1, with aims to provide aid to partner institutions.
Filed Under:
CSR,
Isuzu Corporate,
News
Sunday, October 25, 2020
NLEX, SCTEX to Allow RFID Installation on the Day of Their Trip
Following San Miguel Corporation’s lead, the Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation (MPTC) announced that vehicles passing through NLEX, SCTEX, and its other tollways may get their EasyTrip RFID beyond the November 2 deadline set by the Department of Transportation or DOTr.
Saturday, October 24, 2020
These Brands Now Offer Online Recall Checkers
Every carmaker is committed to upholding the highest quality of their products and services, and maintaining transparency is important in prioritizing customer safety. As vehicles become increasingly complex, there are cases where manufactured vehicles have concerns with certain parts which may affect its overall performance. This is why carmakers issue Service Campaigns or Recalls.
Friday, October 23, 2020
Mazda PH Also Issuing Recall For Faulty Fuel Pumps
There’s no end to the faulty fuel pump recall. Bermaz Auto Philippines, the official distributor of Mazda vehicles in the country has confirmed that they too will have to issue a preventive service campaign.
Filed Under:
Mazda 2,
Mazda 3,
Mazda 6,
Mazda Corporate,
Mazda CX-5,
Mazda CX-9,
Mazda MX-5,
News,
Recall,
Safety
Skyway, SLEX Operator Extends RFID Switch to November 30
Operated tollways of San Miguel Corporation (SMC)—the Southern Tagalog Arterial Road (STAR), South Luzon Expressway (SLEX), the Skyway System, NAIA Expressway, and the Tarlac-Pangasinan-La Union Expressway (TPLEX)—is ready to implement full cashless toll collection on November 2, as mandated by the government, the company said in a statement.
Filed Under:
News,
RFID,
San Miguel Corporate,
Traffic
Hyundai PH Brings in 2021 Venue with Prices Starting at P 915k (w/ Specs)
Hyundai Philippines has been quiet lately, but they’ve turned a complete 180 degrees by throwing a virtual launch party for their 2021 Venue sub-compact SUV. A response to the growing demand for affordable small crossovers, the Venue slots below the Kona in both price and size.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Hyundai Venue,
News,
Sub-Compact SUV
Kia Opens Marikina Service Center
As Kia Philippines widens their lineup with the recent introduction of the Stonic crossover, the Ayala-backed local arm for the Korean automaker is also expanding its reach—this time, focusing on the customers at the east of Metro Manila with the opening of Kia Marikina.
Filed Under:
Dealerships,
Kia Corporate,
News
Should Mazda Offer the CX-70 as a Fortuner, Everest Fighter?
As far as future products go, this is purely a flight of fancy. But with Mazda’s collaboration with Isuzu already producing the all-new BT-50, what could a potential 7-seater SUV based off the upcoming mu-X possibly look like?
Filed Under:
Mazda Corporate,
News
The Mitsubishi Mirage G4 is Cheaper Now Than When It Launched in 2013
Seven years ago, Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) made headlines in October by bringing in the Mirage G4—the sedan version of the well-received Mirage hatchback, providing extra practicality for those who want a trunk.
Filed Under:
Mitsubishi Mirage G4,
News,
Sub-Compact
Miss Universe Philippines 2020 to Bring Home a Brand-New MG ZS
The winner of Miss Universe Philippines 2020 is going home with more than just a title—she’s also going to be given the keys to a brand-new, top-of-the-line MG ZS Alpha Crossover SUV.
Filed Under:
MG Corporate,
MG ZS,
News
This is Lexus's First-Ever Production EV
Lexus resisted it for a while, but they’re finally going full-on EV, and their first serial production vehicle to get the treatment? The UX compact crossover. Dubbed the UX300e, it goes on sale in Lexus’s home market of Japan.
Filed Under:
Lexus UX,
Luxury SUV,
News
Castrol Magnatec is Recommended for These Vehicles
Whether it’s for work, travel, or the family, personal cars play a crucial role for many Filipinos as it enables the mobility they need to best provide for themselves and their loved ones.
Filed Under:
Castrol Corporate,
Motor Oil,
News
Thursday, October 22, 2020
Honda Cars PH Moves Sub-Compact Sedan Goalpost with All-New 2021 City (w/ Specs)
Honda Cars Philippines wants to turn the tide against the prevalence of sub-compact crossovers by giving its 2021 City the most dramatic and most feature-packed transformation yet. The fifth-generation in Honda’s storied line of sub-compact sedans, the all-new City redefines the segment in every imaginable way.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Honda City,
News,
Sub-Compact
Honda Cars PH Upgrades CR-V for 2021 (w/ Specs)
Aside from the all-new 2021 City, Honda Cars Philippines used the occasion of its 30th anniversary celebration to also update its best-selling compact SUV, the CR-V. For 2021, the CR-V gets sophisticated-looking styling along with a host of new safety and convenience features.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Compact SUV,
Honda CR-V,
News
Subaru Brings Back the Turbocharged Forester for 2021
It’s official: Subaru is turbocharging the Forester once again for 2021. Officially called the Forester Sport in Japan, it joins the line-up alongside the e-BOXER gasoline-hybrid variant.
Filed Under:
Compact SUV,
News,
Subaru Forester
Prestone PH Warns Against Fake Brake Fluid
With cemeteries, memorial parks, and columbarium ordered shut from October 29 to November 4, some may opt to start visiting their departed loved ones earlier or later than the usual Undas break; this even as the IATF is limiting non-essential travel.
In Just 2 Years, MG Has Sold Over 5,000 ZS SUVs Already
On the occasion of its second year in the Philippines, The Covenant Car Company (TCCCI), the exclusive distributor of MG vehicles in the country has revealed that its compact crossover, the MG ZS has achieved a sales milestone by crossing the 5,000-unit mark in just two years.
Filed Under:
MG Corporate,
MG ZS,
News
Toyota Emerges as Best Automotive Global Brand for 2020
Amid a global pandemic with its significant impact on business in 2020, Interbrand a global brand consultancy company released their annual list of the 2020 Best Global Brands (BGB) ranking.
Filed Under:
News,
Toyota Corporate
Wednesday, October 21, 2020
Nissan Confirms: First-Ever Magnite Going Global
Should the upcoming Hyundai Venue and recently-launched Kia Stonic be afraid? Nissan has confirmed that its Magnite sub-compact SUV will be destined for global markets.
Filed Under:
News,
Nissan Magnite,
Sub-Compact SUV
Daihatsu Overtakes Lexus in Vehicle Dependability
J.D. Power has released its 2020 Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS), and it paints a very surprising picture; one where Daihatsu has managed to topple Lexus as the most dependable Japanese brand.
Filed Under:
J.D. Power,
News
Hyundai's WRC-Inspired 2021 i20 N Hits the Road
After releasing the Veloster N and i30 N, Hyundai has unveiled the newest addition to its full-blooded N family: the all-new i20 N. Inspired by Hyundai’s WRC rally car, the i20 N promises fun-to-drive characteristics thanks to its heightened engine performance and technology innovations centered around dynamism and handling.
Filed Under:
Hyundai i20,
News,
Sports Sedan
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