All eyes may have been on the Stinger, but Kia Philippines sprung a surprise unboxing at the Manila International Auto Show: the Forte GT. With the price of the Stinger pegged north of three million pesos, the Forte GT is perhaps the more attainable sedan for Filipinos seeking performance.

Hyundai Asia Resources Inc., showcases their leadership in mobility solutions with the announcement that two electric vehicles will make their way to Philippine shores: the Kona Electric and the Ioniq Electric.

You asked, Kia Philippines listened. Ushering a new era for Kia, the Stinger sports fastback is the culmination of the carmaker’s years-long journey fueled by a bold and adventurous spirit. As the highest-performance production vehicle in Kia’s history, the Stinger is not just a halo car for them; it’s their dream car. It is, without a doubt the sportiest Kia ever.

Motor Image Pilipinas, the exclusive distributor of Subaru vehicles in the Philippines shows off a sportier variant its Subaru XV crossover dubbed the Subaru XV GT Edition. Making its debut at the Manila International Auto Show, it’s now available for booking at all authorized Subaru dealers nationwide.

Auto Nation Group has big plans for the Jeep brand this 2019 as they show off a wider line-up at the Manila International Auto Show that includes the new Renegade, all-new generation Wrangler, and now, the refreshed Cherokee and Compass compact SUVs.

PIAA Philippines is introducing two new value-oriented products for the Manila International Auto Show (MIAS): the OTO Style Horn and the all-weather Hyper Arros LED light bulb. Designed with the sensibilities of developing markets in mind, these two products aim to boost PIAA’s presence in the premium mass market sector while also appealing to those who look for brand and style.

Translated as “Sound” in Japanese, the OTO Style Horn features the same PIAA quality and standards at a lower price point. It successfully complies with various ECE and JIS standards including:

• Temperature Test: sound remains the same at 80 degrees to -30 degrees Celsius
• Salt Spray Test: no corrosion despite being exposed to salt water
• Water Endurance Test: sound remains the same after water is sprayed from 360 degrees
• Endurance Test: sound remains the same at 100,000 times and at 500,000 times, sound should not have dropped more than 5 decibels.

In fact, during its testing phase, the OTO Style Horn functions even after 1 million cycles
This twin-pack horn (it’s sold as a set) features deep bass note, with a sound frequency of 400Hz + 500Hz and a maximum output of 112 dB. For MIAS, it will be on sale for around P 1,200 a set.

Another product designed with developing market sensibilities in mind is the Hyper Arros all-weather LED light bulb.


With a color temperature of 4000K, it produces a neutral white-colored beam mimicking the color generated by a standard halogen bulb, but with a higher output and less power consumption (20 watts for the H4). This makes it less straining on the eye, especially due to constant reflections, especially in bumper-to-bumper traffic. According to PIAA, it also does better in excessively dusty or heavy downpour compared to 6000K and 8000K bulbs. Another added bonus is that it improves the visibility of classic or vintage vehicles without changing the retro look or feel.

The Hyper Arros all-weather LED light bulb is available in a variety of sizes such as H4, HB3, HB4, HIR1, HIR2, H8, H9, H11, H16, and H7 and will be previewed at MIAS. It will be available for retail by the end of April at outlets that carry PIAA.

There are at least half a dozen compact crossovers out there, so why did we end up with the 2019 Mazda CX-5 AWD Sport D as our latest long-term test? The answer is simple really, and it’s all about it being able to offer a more premium experience.

Nissan Philippines Inc. recognized their outstanding and top-performing dealers at the Dealer of the Year Awards Night. Nissan attributes its 40 percent growth by the end of December 2018 to the enhancement of its sales and after-sales services through its dealerships.

Coinciding with the Auto Nation Group (ANG)’s 15th year as the official importer and distributor of Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and RAM vehicles in the country, they have announced that they were appointed by Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) as a certified aftersales training hub for the Asia Pacific region.

The Escape may be dead in the Philippines, but Ford’s compact SUV is very much alive in the U.S. of A, and now, the Blue Oval has shown off the latest iteration that bumps up the performance, flexibility, and technology.

Check out the launch story and specs here.

Thanks to Top Gear Philippines posting the official list of activities at the Manila International Auto Show, we now know the other Hyundai vehicle that’ll be launched: the Palisade SUV.

Check out the launch story here.

It looks like Nissan won’t have honor of bringing in the Philippines’s first-ever electric vehicle (at least officially). It seems Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. or HARI will beat them to the punch and get this, it’ll be a crossover—a body style that Filipino buyers just love.

As carmakers continue to churn out more and more crossovers, segment overlaps and increasingly niche positionings become inevitable. Sometimes, a crossover once deemed alright may find itself falling through the cracks as the market pie keeps on getting smaller and smaller. This is a story about one of them: the 2019 Honda HR-V 1.8 E.

Legado Motors, Inc. (LMI), the official distributor of GAC Motor in the Philippines, held a groundbreaking ceremony last March 24 at the future site of its new dealership in Cebu.

MG, the newest brand under The Covenant Car Company, Inc. (TCCCI) is marking its public debut at the Manila International Auto Show and with that, will rock the World Trade Center with the next round of the MG Live! free concert series.

After announcing that they’re limiting the top speed to 180 km/h on all their cars from 2020 onwards, Volvo Cars is now unveiling two technologies which will increase the safety of their vehicles even more.

Hino Motors Philippines (HMP), the exclusive distributor of Hino trucks and buses in the country, has officially inaugurated its first Negros dealership in Talisay City, Negros Occidental.

Maxicare, the premier healthcare provider in the country, has partnered with Lalamove, the leading delivery app, to offer discounted health cards to over 25,000 partner drivers nationwide.

Doing a long road trip this summer? It’s best to make sure your Toyota’s up to the task whether the trip’s before or after Holy Week.

After showing off what the 2020 Sonata looks like, Hyundai has now pulled the wraps off Sonata Turbo—the sportier variant of their executive sedan.