The ASEAN NCAP (New Car Assessment Program) held the fourth ASEAN NCAP Grand Prix 2020, recognizing brands and vehicles that are considered as the highest achievers in the field of vehicle safety across Southeast Asia.
February 17, 2021
Toyota Has the Most 5-Star Rated Vehicle at the ASEAN NCAP
The ASEAN NCAP (New Car Assessment Program) held the fourth ASEAN NCAP Grand Prix 2020, recognizing brands and vehicles that are considered as the highest achievers in the field of vehicle safety across Southeast Asia.
The 2021 Toyota Innova Will Start at P 1.186M
Toyota Motor Philippines’s best-selling MPV will be getting an upgrade, and it’s arriving as soon as this Saturday. Mark your calendars as the refreshed 2021 Innova drops in on February 20.
The New Porsche 911 GT3 is Literally a Race Car with a Number Plate
Porsche takes its track learnings and puts it directly onto the 911 sportscar with the global reveal of the newest 911 GT3.
Mitsubishi Unveils All-New 2022 Outlander
Mitsubishi reveals the all-new 2022 Outlander—a compact SUV that features the brand’s new design direction.
February 16, 2021
Honda Accord, City Cited for Safety at ASEAN NCAP Grand Prix Awards 2020
The Honda Accord and Honda City received four distinguished safety-related awards at the ASEAN NCAP (ASEAN New Car Assessment Program) Grand Prix Awards 2020. The Honda Accord won three (3) awards from the “Best Safety Performance,” while the Honda City received the “ASEAN NCAP Excellent Award - Consistent 5 Star”. This achievement emphasizes Honda’s strong commitment to safety and its vision to realize a collision-free mobile society.
Review: 2021 Kia Seltos 2.0 LX
Last year was big for the Kia Seltos. After we declared it as having one of the best transmissions in its segment, impressing us with its long-distance touring comfort during its first Philippine drive, and even beating the base model CX-30 in a comparo, it sealed 2020 by earning a spot in our Top 5 Picks of the year.
SMC Tollways to Comply with TRB's "3 Strike Policy" Soon
San Miguel Corporation (SMC) reported that cashless electronic toll collection for motorists who use both the Skyway and the South Luzon Expressway has increased to 85 percent, despite the continuing availability of cash lanes, as government has yet to fully implement its mandate of 100 percent cashless transactions at all expressways.
Why Ford Philippines Isn't Offering Extended Warranties on the 2021 Ranger
With the launch of the 2021 Ranger, one question surrounding its ownership popped up: will they be offering an extended warranty as seen in Thailand.
Ford PH Launches Upgraded 2021 Ranger with Prices Starting at P 1.062M
In what could be the current Ranger’s final iteration, Ford Philippines is debuting a new look for its pickup truck this 2021.
Check Out The Philippines's Proposed Vintage Car Law
Classic and vintage car collectors rejoice: a vintage car law is in the works. Filled by Representatives Paul R. Daza, Weslie T. Gatchalian, Enrico A. Pineda, and Faustino Michael Carlos T. Dy III, House Bill 8244 or “An Act Regulating the Use and Registration of Vintage Automobiles and Other Historical, Classical, or Collector Motor Vehicles, Providing Exemptions and Restrictions on Their Importation and Use, Establishing a Vintage Car Registration and Assessment Office, and Appropriating Funds Therefor” will offer added protection to the importation and use of cars more than 30 years old.
Jaguar to Become All Electric Brand; Land Rover to Use Own Platform
Jaguar Land Rover is fully committed to going electric; this after the two British luxury brands revealed their mid-term “Reimagine” plan.
February 15, 2021
The Honda Mobilio RS Comes with a P250k Discount This Month
In a market for a small 7-seater MPV? You are in luck. Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. is launching its promotion for this month entitled “Pursue Your Drive”. The promo features cash discounts, exciting deals and special offers from February 1-28, 2021, including a P 250,000 discount on the Mobilio RS.
Great Wall Motors to Enter Philippine Market?
Chinese automaker Great Wall Motor Co., is embarking on an aggressive expansion in Southeast Asia, and it can come as early as this year.
2020 Mazda CX-30 AWD Sport: Long-Term Test Update # 1
Apologies for delays in updates surrounding our long-term Mazda CX-30 AWD Sport. With the lack of driving (blame the community quarantines), we haven’t really racked up the kilometers in our compact crossover.
Hyundai PH Giving Discounts Up to 480k on Its Trucks and Buses
Hyundai trucks and buses have what it takes for better journeys ahead. Even better, you can get them with great deals as Hyundai welcomes the Chinese New Year.
San Pedro Picks Foton Modern PUVs
San Pedro Transport Cooperative (SPTC), with the full support of San Pedro Mayor Lourdes Catáquiz, empowers the public transportation in their area by choosing the Foton F-Jeepney F29.
J&T Express to Acquire 202 Trucks from Hino Philippines
Pursuing its commitment to provide comprehensive logistical support for the fast shipment and safe delivery of products across the country, Hino Motors Philippines (HMP), the exclusive distributor of Hino trucks and buses in the country, entered into a strategic partnership yet again with J&T Express Philippines.
Choice of Car May Lead to More Serious Injuries in Women
Women are much more likely than men to suffer a serious injury when they are involved in a crash, but much of the heightened risk is related to the types of vehicles women drive and the circumstances of their crashes, rather than physical differences, new research from the US-based Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) shows.
February 14, 2021
Motorcycle Dealer Group Points to LTO Corruption as Reason Behind Plate Delays
Du Ek Sam, Inc., (DES) a motorcycle dealership group with 282 branches and headquartered in Bohol slammed both the LTO and the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee chaired by Senator Richard Gordon on accusations hurled against the company at a recent hearing surrounding Republic Act 11235 or the Motorcycle Crime Prevention Act.
What Happened to the Toyota Alphard?
Pre-pandemic, it was tough to get a Toyota Alphard. It came to a point when dealers would resort to refunding fully paid Alphard units simply because there were others—casino high rollers and POGOs being two—who were willing to get one above and beyond the SRP. Two years later, Toyota Motor Philippines is offering hefty discounts on their luxury MPV.
February 13, 2021
This is the Refreshed Mitsubishi Mirage for 2021
A week ago, Mitsubishi Motors Philippines made news when it started to streamline its line-up with the phase out of its Pajero flagship SUV, added features on its Montero Sport, and the reduction of its Mirage variants to just two—a MT and a CVT. This story focuses on the last item.
Toyota Motor PH Has Just Given Its Vios Its Biggest Discount Ever
Toyota Motor Philippines is giving its best-selling Vios sub-compact sedan its biggest cash discount yet as they roll out their Make Your Move promo until February 28, 2021.
Porsche Taycan is World's Fastest Car Indoors
Even when circumstances mean that being indoors is the safe and, at times, unexciting option, racer Leh Keen recently found a way to make being indoors considerably less boring.
Honda's Now Selling the Civic Type R's Engine for P433k
Honda is offering the Civic Type R’s K20C1 2.0-liter turbocharged VTEC engine as a complete crate engine package for the first time. The clincher is, it’s available in very limited numbers.
Changan CS35 Plus Completes Problem-Free 100,000-Kilometer Test on Local Roads
Changan Philippines proved the mettle of its CS35 Plus subcompact SUV by completing a 122-day, 100,000-kilometer endurance test problem-free. The test was conducted on local roads on various terrains, and under different driving conditions.
February 12, 2021
Isuzu is Still the Philippines's Number 1 Truck Brand
The year 2020, difficult as it may have been across the entire automotive industry, did bring a silver lining for Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC).
Reserve a Subaru Until February 21, Get a Free Plush Toy
Motor Image Pilipinas, Inc., the exclusive distributor of Subaru vehicles in the Philippines, wants you to celebrate Valentines and Lunar New Year at their showrooms. As an incentive, Subaru is offering the following to all customers who visit the showroom from February 12 to 21, 2021:
February 11, 2021
Geely PH Sold 320 Coolrays Crossovers in December Alone
Even after the pandemic created an unprecedented uncertainty, Sojitz G Auto Philippines (SGAP), the exclusive distributor of Geely has proven last year that it can finish the year strong.
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