UPDATED: BMW Philippines Launches the 2018 X2 (w/ 13 Photos, Brochure)

Posted on April 30, 2018 | 26 comments:
UPDATE: We included the brochure below (5/2). Crossovers are a dime a dozen these days and for most brands, this is...

2018 Mazda Miata Cup is a Go!

Posted on April 29, 2018 | 10 comments:
The 2018 season of the Miata Cup takes off this April as members of the Miata Club Philippines race for championship...

Assemble the Avengers with These Exclusive Petron Collectibles

Posted on April 28, 2018 | No comments:
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In partnership with Marvel Studios’ Avengers Infinity War,  Petron is offering avid collectors the opportunity to ...

Suzuki Philippines Outpaces Entire Auto Industry in Q1 2018

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Suzuki Philippines (SPH) finishes the first quarter of 2018 with the highest year-to-date (YTD) vehicle sales in the...

Bosch is Out to Save the Diesel Engine

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After all the negative flack diesel has been receiving, particularly in Europe, Bosch says they’ve developed the tec...

Nissan Navara OFF-ROADER AT32 is One Tough Pickup (w/ 7 Photos)

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Nissan is taking its “tough and smart” Navara to the next level with the Navara OFF-ROADER AT32. Sold in European ma...

Ford May Have to Replace 10,500 PowerShift Equipped Vehicles in Australia

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Ford Australia has been slapped with a AUD 10 million (~ PHP 393 million) fine by the Australian Competition and Con...

Ford Pulling Out of Passenger Car Market to Concentrate on SUVs, Pick-Ups

Posted on April 26, 2018 | 7 comments:
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In a bid to reach an 8 percent profit margin by 2020, Ford is looking to save some USD 11.5 billion (~PHP 600 billio...

Nissan Electrifies the Sylphy, Turns It into Chinese Market EV

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This isn’t your ordinary Nissan Sylphy. Unveiled at Auto China 2018, this is their latest vehicle after the all-new ...

LTO Now Offers Online License, Vehicle Registration Renewal

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The Land Transportation Office (LTO) continues on its path towards modernity. Just a few days after they’ve announce...

Honda's Small RS Concept Previews All-New, Second-Gen Brio

Posted on April 25, 2018 | 3 comments:
It looks like Honda’s ready to “RS” everything. The “Road Sailing” badge, introduced as the top-of-the-line and ofte...

Hyundai's First-Ever Pickup Truck is On Track

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Hyundai has confirmed that a pick-up truck is still on a table after showing off the Santa Cruz Concept at the 2015 ...

Hino Philippines Showing Off Modern PUV Prototypes Too

Posted on April 24, 2018 | No comments:
Hino Motors Philippines (HMP), the exclusive distributor of Hino trucks and buses in the Philippines, showcased its ...

Report: Mitsubishi Lancer Coming Back...As a Crossover

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The death of the Mitsubishi Lancer nameplate may be short-lived if a report from Auto Express is accurate. The websi...

Review: 2018 SsangYong Tivoli XLV ELX 4WD

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“The Power to Surprise” is a tagline used by one Korean carmaker and sadly, that’s not SsangYong. See, with the sort...

Ambitious Bridge Project to Link Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao Possible Thanks in Part to TRAIN

Posted on April 23, 2018 | 7 comments:
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The Duterte administration plans to link the country’s three major islands—Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao with an ambi...

Prestone Launches Line of Engine Oils for People Who "Want to Do More"

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Prestone may be a familiar name in keeping your car cool (radiator coolant) or stopping it (brake fluid), but this t...

First-Ever BMW X2 to Banner BMW Joyfest 2018

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SMC Asia Car Distributors Corporation (SMCACDC), the exclusive importer and distributor of BMW in the Philippines in...

Hyundai Philippines Inaugurates "Hyundai Dream Centre" Training and Education Hub

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Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI), the official Philippine distributor of Hyundai vehicles, inaugurated the Hyunda...

A Word on Mazda's Design

Posted on April 22, 2018 | 56 comments:
Keyboard warriors (at least on this site) complain that all Mazda cars all look alike. So, in order to confirm (or d...

This is the All-New, 2nd Generation Honda Amaze

Posted on April 21, 2018 | 24 comments:
There’s no love lost for diesel at Honda. Just as the rest of the world is turning away from using diesel in their c...

Suzuki Launches All-New Ertiga in Indonesia, We Pit It Against Its Rivals

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The Ertiga introduced the Suzuki brand to many customers, particularly those wanting a good handing but practical sm...

Mazda Engineers Recognized for Work on G-Vectoring Control

Posted on April 20, 2018 | 27 comments:
Five Mazda engineers were recognized by the Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers for their development of G-Vectori...

Ford Mustang is the World's Best-Selling Sports Coupe For the Third Straight Year

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It’s great going global: Ford reported that one-third of Mustang sales occurred in export markets, cementing the pon...

The Hyundai Accent is What Women Want

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“A woman with a voice is, by definition, a strong woman,” a wise insight from Melinda Gates. In this time where wome...

FlatOut Race Series Round 2 Sizzles with 151 Entries

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Coming from a successful season opener last month, the Petron FlatOut Race Series (Petron FORS) returned to the Clar...

Ferrari Philippines Launches 812 Superfast (w/ Specs)

Posted on April 19, 2018 | No comments:
The Ferrari 812 Superfast officially made its debut in Philippines today, after one year, since its International Pr...

44 Percent of Hyundai Philippines' Q1 2018 Sales is Just One Model

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Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI), the official distributor of Hyundai vehicles in the country bucks the TRAIN tre...

Alabang, General Santos are Ford's Top Dealers for 2017

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Ford Philippines recognized its top performing dealers at the recent Ford Annual Dealer Convention held at the Filin...

The Toyota Land Cruiser Prado Can Also Do Deliveries

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The Toyota Land Cruiser has become the quintessential ride of VIPs, politicians, and drug lords (both exclusive and ...

Foton Philippines Unveils Next-Generation Tractor Head (w/ Specs)

Posted on April 18, 2018 | 2 comments:
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United Asia Automotive Group (UAAGI), the official distributor of Foton vehicles in the country, unveiled the Foton ...

Davaoeño Named One of Best Service Advisors in Southeast Asia

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The Chevrolet Philippines Team is composed of (from Left to Right): Harold Fermin, Darwin Paras, Trendy Anne Tamayo,...

Vehicle Importers Also Hit with Lower Q1 2018 Sales

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The automotive industry suffered a slowdown to the effects of TRAIN. Just as the CAMPI-TMA’s joint report indicates ...

Alfa Romeo Philippines? Not So Fast Says FCA

Posted on April 17, 2018 | 4 comments:
After we broke the news about Alfa Romeo’s return to the Philippine market, it seemed too good to be true. And it is...

Here is Ford's New Lowered Maintenance Cost for EcoSport, Ranger, and Everest

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Last month, Ford Philippines announced a reduction in the price of the Scheduled Service Maintenance aka Periodic Ma...

Volkswagen Set to Change Logo

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Volkswagen is going to change its logo, reports Bloomberg, as the company wants to turn a new chapter after its dies...

Review: 2018 Mazda CX-9 AWD Sport

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The outside temperature gauge read 38 degrees Celsius and the climate control, set at cozy 22 degrees Celsius was st...

Are You Willing to Buy the World's Only Convertible Toyota FJ Cruiser?

Posted on April 16, 2018 | No comments:
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Ever imagine how a Toyota FJ Cruiser would look like as a convertible? Well, wonder no more. ...

Why Can't Jeepneys Just Use New Engines Under the PUV Modernization?

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In a recent Congressional hearing of the Committee on Metro Manila Development chaired by Congressman Winston Castel...

Suzuki Expands to Santiago City, Isabela

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Suzuki Philippines (SPH) continues to expand its market footprint outside Metro Manila with the opening of a new 3S ...

Happlyplus Card Holders to Get Triple Points at Caltex

Posted on April 14, 2018 | No comments:
From April 15 to June 15, 2018, motorists fueling up in participating Caltex stations will receive three times the H...

King of Nations Drift Series Heads to Manila in May

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The Federal Tires King of Nations ProSeries, the biggest and most highly anticipated international drifting champion...

Ford Philippines March 2018 Sales Driven by Just 3 Models

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Ford Philippines is reporting that the Ranger, EcoSport, and Everest led their March 2018 retail sales accounting fo...

Manila, Get Ready for Alfa Romeo

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This is not a drill. After 25 years of absence from the Philippine market, Alfa Romeo is coming back into the countr...

Mazda's Skyactiv-X Wins First Award (And It's Not Even Out in the Market Yet)

Posted on April 13, 2018 | 18 comments:
Mazda Motor Corporation has been awarded Gold at the Edison Awards for its breakthrough Skyactiv-X compression-ignit...

Petron Just Reformulated Their Diesel to Give Up to 20.6 Percent Better Mileage

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Petron has had it with the technical mumbo-jumbo. While its competitors are busy marketing highfaluting trademarks a...

UPDATED: New Excise Tax Reveals Auto Industry Winners and Losers

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UPDATE: Vehicle importers (AVID) also suffers loses for Q1 2018 (4/19). The Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusi...

Nissan Officially Launches Terra SUV (w/ Videos)

Posted on April 12, 2018 | 19 comments:
The new Nissan Terra, a body-on-frame SUV designed and built in China to meet growing market demand for 4x4 vehicles...

Your Final Chance to Get the Volkswagen Jetta at Pre-TRAIN Prices

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Want to check out the best deals on Volkswagen vehicles? Head over to the 2018 edition of the VWorld Weekend happeni...