After a tumultuous relationship with Honda and a solid, but unspectacular season so far with Renault, McLaren Racing is hoping to bounce back to the forefront of the Formula grid with the announcement that they will be returning to Mercedes-Benz power from 2021.

You find them on the latest smartphones, but not on cars just yet. But that’s all about to change because Ford will soon be offering Gorilla Glass as an option to more of its vehicles soon.

Toyota Motor Philippines is giving future marketeers a leg up in the world of automotive marketing with the first-ever Toyota Young Marketeers Challenge or TYMC.

Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI), the official distributor of Hyundai cars and commercial vehicles in the Philippines, sold 2,539 vehicles in August 2019, a 19 percent month-on-month growth from the previous month’s 2,136 units.

The day after its official brand launch in the country, Sojitz G Auto Philippines, the distributor of Geely vehicles opened its first showroom located in the heart of Quezon City.

Wanting to increase its appeal to fashionables and Filipinas, Honda Philippines, Inc., launched two new motorcycles: the all-new Genio and the all-new ADV150.

After months of intense speculation, Toyota has finally confirmed: they are co-developing the next-generation Toyota 86 with Subaru. The confirmation comes as part of Toyota and Subaru’s increasingly intertwined relationship which sees Toyota getting a larger stake in the all-wheel drive specialist.

With over 300 cars sitting in its Zama Heritage Collection, there’s no shortage of classic or historical cars to display over at Nissan. Now, because getting to the Zama Heritage Collection can be quite a challenge for the regular tourist, Nissan’s made a prudent decision to add a permanent Heritage Zone to its more accessible global headquarters in Yokohama.

Five years—that’s how long the Isuzu mu-X’s been on the Philippine market, and yet, Isuzu Philippines Corporation has managed to keep it fresh with a continuous slew of updates here and there. Their most special one to date though is the mu-X Boondock—a commemorative limited edition that will terrorize mall parking lots very soon.

The loss of the Fuso brand to newly-minted distributor Sojitz Fuso Corporation early this year was a blow to Mitsubishi Motors Corporation, considering the demand for light-duty trucks is growing locally. The resurrection of the L300 softens that blow though, giving MMPC the chance once more to fight back and gain market share once more.

At the sidelines of the Carry’s Philippine launch, Suzuki Philippines also launched a new variant of its Dzire sub-compact sedan, targeted for fleet owners: the Dzire GA.

Suzuki Philippines Inc. launches the all-new 2020 Carry catering to the needs of commercial businesses located specifically in tight city confines.

The Mitsubishi L300 is officially back. After being put into cryogenic storage in 2017, the venerable workhorse is back two years later sporting a brand-new heart. Despite its cleaner and more powerful 4N14 heart, the basic platform dates back to 1987. This makes the L300 an unprecedented 32 years old this year (well, 30 if you include the break).

At this year’s Tokyo Motor Show, Honda is showcasing “the joy of expanding our life’s potential.” As the company marks the 60th anniversary of CB Series motorcycle sales and the 60th anniversary of their participation in Formula One, their pavilion dives deep into the performance and design of their various vehicles.

Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) is reminding its customers of the time-long adage: “fake parts break hearts.” This comes as several online sellers have been posting parts and accessories for sale bearing the Toyota Genuine Parts mark and logo.

The UK home of SAIC and MG design has celebrated its first anniversary and to commemorate the occasion, Advanced Design Director, Carl Gotham and his team, have partnered with UK-based artist DS_Art to create a one-off MG ZS art car which is now displayed at MG Motor UK’s London office.

Mazda is finally ready to plug-in. After getting left behind in the EV game, the Hiroshima-based carmaker has announced that its first mass-production battery electric vehicle will make its global debut at the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show.

While everyone else has their eye on the Subaru WRX STI EJ20 Final Edition, the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show marks the global debut of the all-new, second-generation Levorg.

The year was 1989. Taylor Swift was born and Subaru launched the engine known as the EJ20. Through the years, while Taytay went through a dozen break-ups, Subaru filled its trophy cabinet from the World Rally Championships and even the Nürburgring 24-hour race.

Last July, Sojitz G Auto Philippines (SGAP) was officially appointed as the importer and distributor of Geely cars in the Philippines. The company is the newest member of the Sojitz Corporation family which has been in the automotive business locally since the 1960’s.

Christmas comes early for those seeking a brand-new Audi to end the year. PGA Cars, the official distributor of Audi announces the arrival of the 2020 A4 sedan and with that, is now offering it with a P 1 million (yes, a P 1,000,000 discount) for a limited time.

The largest gathering of 4x4 vehicles is happening this Saturday, September 28 to Sunday, September 29, 2019 at the first-ever 4x4 Expo Philippines. Happening at the open grounds of Arcovia City, Pasig (C5 near Landers), it will be a haven to off-road enthusiasts of all ages.

Philippines, this is the team that will represent the country at the Subaru Palm Challenge Finals in Singapore. Due to the unforgiving weather, only three of the 2018 Philippine Team made it to the Top 10 this year.

After getting hit hard by the implementation of the new vehicle excise tax in 2018, Honda Cars Philippines President and General Manager Noriyuki Takakura reveals that the Japanese automaker believes that they’ve put the worst behind them.

Nissan has pulled the wraps off the 2020 Patrol. Concentrating on providing for true “Go Anywhere” capabilities, this offers heightened levels of sophistication, comfort, safety, and connectivity.

With the launch of the 2020 Honda Accord, the Japanese executive sedan “big three” has now seen either a substantial re-fresh or a full-blown model change. Eschewing a large displacement normally-aspirated engine, the Accord has now adopted turbocharged power, following the same path laid down, at least locally, by the Mazda6. Naturally, a spec brawl beckons.

Honda Cars Philippines is upping its game in the executive sedan segment by launching the all-new, 10th generation Accord. The 2020 Accord is the embodiment of everything that Honda stands for with its bolder styling, cutting-edge driver assistive features, and turbocharged power.

Built atop an all-new platform, the Accord is now lower and wider than its predecessor. Utilizing laser welding to join the roof and side panels, it boasts of increased rigidity while also removing the need for a garnish over the rain channels. The planted and sporty silhouette creates a more dramatic and aggressive presence. The upright chrome wing grille are sandwiched by headlights will full LED technology and LED fog lights. At the back, are C-shaped LED taillights contributing to a distinctive look, especially at night. At its four corners are 18-inch noise-reducing alloy wheels.



For 2020, the Accord is available with a single powertrain option: the 1.5-liter i-VTEC Turbo putting out 190 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and 243 Nm of torque from 1,500 to 5,500 rpm. The outputs are at par with the outgoing normally-aspirated 2.4-liter motor, but should provide for improved fuel efficiency and lower emissions. This engine is mated to a CVT transmission with the usual Honda Eco Assist System. Unlike other applications though, the Accord also has a Sport mode which sharpens the throttle and steering response as well. Paddle shifters are also standard.



The all-new 2020 Accord is now available at all authorized Honda dealerships with a choice of three colors: Platinum White Pearl, Crystal Black, and Modern Steel Metallic. The price is at P 2,288,000.




2020 Honda Accord EL Turbo CVT Honda Sensing Specifications

Dimensions and Weight

• Length: 4,901 mm
• Width: 1,862 mm
• Height: 1,450 mm
• Wheelbase: 2,830 mm
• Ground Clearance: 130 mm
• Curb Weight: 1,476 kg.
• Turning Radius: 5.7 m
• Trunk Capacity: 573 liters

As the smallest car in the Honda line-up, the Brio arrived without much ado, but with all the makings of a traffic stopper. Primarily because of its bright, canary yellow color, but also because of its immediate no-nonsense appeal. Rather than the Jazz, which is closer to its size, it gives off a more conservative vibe that is like their elder—the Honda CR-V. The similarities are astounding and the imagery is similar—practical, reliable, but also sporty and a risk-taker. While it’s far from perfect, the Brio is one to love and may, perhaps, become your next favorite ride.

The country’s largest and only Filipino-owned fuel retailer, Petron launches the Fuel Wise advocacy which highlights the safety of motorists by ensuring that their vehicles remain in good condition through using high-quality fuels from Petron.

Suzuki Philippines, Inc. continues to bolster its presence in Mindanao with a new dealership in Tagum City in Davao. After setting a new record of more than 2,000 vehicles sold nationwide in four consecutive months this year, SPH is gearing up to open new showrooms in different areas across the country with fast-paced business growth.

Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI) is celebrating 18 years of operations, with almost a decade of being the third top player in the Philippine automotive industry. As a way of thanking its loyal Filipino buyers and to continue driving customer-centric programs, Hyundai is launching the industry’s first and only 5-year unlimited mileage warranty and 5-year free Preventive Maintenance Service (PMS) offer on new purchases of its flagship vehicles–Grand Starex, Santa Fe, and Tucson.

Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc., the official distributor of Hyundai passenger cars and commercial vehicles in the Philippines is making history by offering the country’s longest bumper-to-bumper warranty, while also offering the longest inclusive free preventive maintenance service package, too.

After its launch in Metro Manila, Isuzu Philippines Corporation brought its 2020 D-Max LS-A for two regional launches: one in Visayas, and the other in Mindanao.

Who says Volkswagens don’t play nice with tuners? Well, Volkswagen Philippines is proving these naysayers wrong by coming up with two special packages for the Lavida compact sedan: the Lavida Club Edition and the Lavida Club Edition+.

Celebrating its 100th anniversary in the Philippines, Goodyear is announcing a brand-new addition to its Wrangler family that carries the company legacy of innovation and performance to keep Filipino drivers safe on the road: the Wrangler AT SilentTrac.

After renovating the shrine dedicated to everything STI last January, Subaru has announced that the STI Gallery has now been expanded. The shrine dedicated to Subaru Technica International is opening to the public starting this Saturday, September 21, 2019—perfect for those making the trek to the Tokyo Motor Show in October.