After a strong 2018, Nissan celebrated the start of the new year by reaffirming the brand’s position as one of the leaders in the automotive industry.
January 30, 2019
Nissan Philippines Bucks Auto Industry Dip, Posts 40 Percent Growth in 2018
After a strong 2018, Nissan celebrated the start of the new year by reaffirming the brand’s position as one of the leaders in the automotive industry.
Falken Philippines Launches New SUV Tire Line
JM Far East Inc., the Philippine exclusive distributor of Falken Tires, has launched the newest range of Falken high-performance and all-terrain Tires: the Wildpeak M/T 01, Wildpeak A/T3W, and Azenis FK510-SUV.
Over 100 Off-Roaders Will Embark on an Extraordinary Adventure This February 2-4, 2019
The Overland Xpo is all set for its 3rd installment this February 2 to 4, 2019 with over 100 4x4 vehicles joining. The Overland Xpo, organized by Overland Philippines, will be held at the heart of Zambales.
Toyota to Develop, Sell EV Batteries to Other Carmakers
From betting on hybrids to betting on pure electrics. Toyota has announced that it is entering into a joint-venture with Panasonic to establish a new company that will be making batteries for next-generation electric vehicles or EVs.
January 29, 2019
UPDATED: Is Hyundai Philippines Going to Douse Kia's Party with the Reina?
UPDATE: Check out the launch story and full specs here (01/31).
It looks like Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. or HARI is about to throw a spanner into Kia Philippines’s much-anticipated car launch. Just today, HARI started teasing a new vehicle which will drop in on January 31, 2019—a day after Kia Philippines’s brand re-launch.
Is There Still Room for Honda's HR-V: A Perspective on the 2019 Honda HR-V RS
In recent years, there has been a steady growth in the subcompact and compact crossover category. The potential is real, with brands like Subaru coming out with the XV, Mazda introducing the CX-3, and even Jeep coveting a piece of the pie with the Renegade. One of the first players in this segment, Honda saw to it that the HR-V gets updated for 2019 with this one: the sportier-looking 1.8 RS CVT. And spending more than a week with it, it’s clear that the HR-V still has what it takes to standout of this crowded segment.
The Subaru Forester XT is Still Available and It's Priced the Same as the 2019 Model
So the all-new 2019 Subaru Forester just dropped into Philippine shores and what’s the first collective reaction: where’s the turbo? Granted the first-ever Forester underpinned by the Subaru Global Platform performs amicably on everyday road conditions, there are still some who say, “It ain’t a proper Subaru without a turbo.”
There's Some Interesting Tech and Luxury Behind the BMW 7 Series's Unsightly Nose
The big nose trend over at BMW has begun. After the giant schnoz debuted on the X7 SUV, the same treatment can now be seen in their flagship 7 Series luxury sedan. Look beyond that unsightly fascia though, and BMW promises better luxury and more tech than ever before.
Isuzu's RZ4E Engine Ekes Out 17.60 km/L in mu-X, 20.7 km/L in D-MAX
Many responded to the challenge, but only a few made it to the top. And for those who did, Isuzu Philippines Corporation has rewarded their skills, and efforts, with a well-deserved overseas trip.
This is the Most Produced Car in France in 2018
The French car industry may not be as big as the ones from the U.S., Japan, Germany, or China, but they sure are proud of what they do.
January 28, 2019
Hyundai Philippines Announces Prices of All-New 2019 Accent
After previewing it last December, Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc., the exclusive distributor of Hyundai vehicles in the Philippines has finally dropped the prices of its all-new 2019 Accent sub-compact sedan.
Petron Celebrates 85 Years by Fueling a Sustainable Tomorrow
On its 85th anniversary, Petron Corporation, the country’s number one oil company continued to uphold its commitment to ensuring the sustainability of the communities it serves.
Honda is Showing Off Its First Production EV in March
Honda has confirmed that the global premiere of its new electric vehicle will be made at the Geneva Motor Show in March.
Ghosn is Now Out of Renault, Saikawa Might Step Down from Nissan Too
Disgraced former Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn was forced to resign at Renault in the wake of a financial scandal that has rocked the automotive industry. In turn, Renault has appointed Michelin boss Jean-Dominique Senard as its new chairman.
Nissan Wants to Bust Myths on EV Ownership with Educational Series
In the past five years, global battery-only electric vehicle (EV) sales have increased 23-fold, with 37 percent of South East Asian consumers now considering EVs for their next vehicle purchase. To actively support this growing demand for information on EVs, Nissan launched its first education video series to bust myths and bring more awareness around electric vehicles.
Toyota Motor Philippines Reveals Annual Performance; Bigger Motorsports Program in 2019
Toyota Motor Philippines revealed its annual performance and formally announced their major marketing efforts for 2019 at their media thanksgiving party.
Yes, You Can Spruce Up the 2019 Subaru Forester in STI Parts
With Subaru Philippines’s distributor, Motor Image pricing the all-new 2019 Forester so aggressively, it’s inevitable that at one point, parking lots will be filled with them (especially in Crystal White Pearl). So what’s an owner going to do to stand out? Why, dig into the Forester’s thick accessories catalog, of course!
January 26, 2019
Mazda Philippines Just Made the CX-5 AWD More Affordable Than the 2019 Forester
With fresh competition in the form of the all-new 2019 Subaru Forester, Bermaz Auto Philippines, the official distributor of Mazda vehicles in the country decided to slash the price off the all-wheel drive-equipped variants of the CX-5 compact crossover.
The 2019 Mitsubishi Strada Officially Launches for Philippine Market
Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) officially unveils the New 2019 Strada two months after its global premiere in Bangkok, Thailand and a week after we got hold of its specs and prices.
January 25, 2019
This BAIC BJ20 Looks Like It'll Survive the Zombie Apocalypse
The BAIC BJ20 is already one compact crossover that looks like it’s built to go against carmageddon. Well, leave it to the folks at Bayan Auto, the official distributor of BAIC automobiles in the country, to go one step further and make it look like it’ll survive the zombie apocalypse.
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