May 12, 2019
This One-Off Watch is Made with Parts from a Nissan Race Car
Known for making timepieces using car parts, REC Watches and Nissan have collaborated on a unique piece for racing driver John Morton.
Filed Under:
Motorsports,
News,
Nissan Corporate
Honda Civic Type R Breaks Another Lap Record
The Honda Civic Type R has proven itself to be a formidable track weapon by breaking another lap record, this time at the Mount Panorama, Bathurst race circuit in Australia.
Filed Under:
Honda Civic,
Motorsports,
News,
Sports Sedan
May 10, 2019
Ford Lied About Transmission Problems, Passed Blame to Customers
Ford may be facing a potential USD 4 billion (~ P 208 billion) liability concerning its PowerShift dual clutch transmission after indications rose that the American carmaker practically lied about its defects to unload cars with the faulty gearbox only to then blame the drivers for the problems they experienced.
Filed Under:
Ford Corporate,
Ford EcoSport,
Ford Fiesta,
Ford Focus,
News,
Recall
Toyota Owners Who Convince a Friend to Get a Vios Can Get Rewarded
Starting this month, convincing a friend to get a brand-new Toyota Vios may get you some exciting rewards as Toyota Motor Philippines is launching its Toyota Referral Rewards program.
Filed Under:
News,
Toyota Corporate,
Toyota Vios
Mazda is Developing Its Own Family of Inline-6 Engines
It looks like Mazda is going to defy convention once again and while they’re at it, they’ll be raising their middle finger to the likes of Toyota. After Toyota resorted to using a BMW engine for its venerable Supra sportscar (because an in-house inline-6 would have been a nightmare to produce), little automaker Mazda has confirmed that they’re making their very own inline-6 engine and get this, it’ll come in both diesel and gasoline flavors.
Filed Under:
Engines,
Mazda Corporate,
News,
Technology
Next-Generation Honda Jazz to Debut at Tokyo Motor Show
In a bid to quicken their company’s embrace of electrification, Honda took a three-prong approach when it came to its gasoline-electric hybrid. Depending on the size and positioning of its vehicle, Honda came up with i-DCD, i-MMD, and SH-AWD. Now, it seems i-MMD may take the lead.
Filed Under:
Honda Corporate,
Honda Jazz,
News,
Sub-Compact
May 9, 2019
Ford Philippines Continues Deals on Everest, Ranger, EcoSport, and Ranger This May 2019
Ford Philippines is continuing special deals for the Everest, Ranger, EcoSport, and Ranger this May.
Filed Under:
Ford Corporate,
Ford EcoSport,
Ford Everest,
Ford Explorer,
Ford Ranger,
News
TransSportShow 2019 is Slated on May 23 to 26, 2019
The car show that spans generations of car enthusiasts is back this May 23 to 26, 2019 at the SMX Convention Center by Mall of Asia. Presented by Phoenix Fuels, the 2019 TransSportShow is anticipated to be another grand exhibition of restored and customized show cars by the leading automotive shops in the country.
Filed Under:
Events,
News,
Trans Sport Show
Here's a Closer Look at the 2019 Toyota Avanza (w/ 21 Photos)
As expected, Toyota Motor Philippines used its annual Road Trek media ride and drive to introduce the refreshed 2019 Avanza. The country’s second best-selling MPV model (the first being the Innova), the Avanza has sold over 100,000 units since 2006. Moving forward, this refreshed model aims to continue offering the best value proposition along with a sleeker, modern style.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Entry-Level MPV,
News,
Toyota Avanza
May 8, 2019
Selected Chevrolet Vehicles Covered by Takata Airbag Recall
The Covenant Car Company, Inc., the official distributor of Chevrolet vehicles in the country says that certain models are found to be affected by the global Takata airbag recall.
Filed Under:
Chevrolet Corporate,
Chevrolet Cruze,
Chevrolet Orlando,
Chevrolet Sonic,
News,
Recall,
Safety
The Isuzu D-Max Boondock is Returning This Month
Remember that special-looking D-Max that Isuzu Philippines showed off at the Philippine International Motor Show last year? Well, it’s finally heading into production and it’ll be officially called the D-Max Boondock.
Filed Under:
Isuzu D-Max,
News,
Pick-Up,
Rumors
Last Few Units of Turbocharged Subaru Forester Saves You Close to P 300,000
Still holding out on that Subaru Forester XT? Well, Motor Image Pilipinas still has a few units left of the previous-generation SJ model, and for the month of May, they’re making it more enticing by throwing in an STI-inspired sports kit for free!
Filed Under:
Compact SUV,
News,
Subaru Forester
Volkswagen (Kind of) Admits: Stick Shifts Can Double as Anti-Theft Device
It was just going to be a matter of time: manual gearboxes can now be classified as an anti-theft device. Well, at least if you take a gander at this new ad from Volkswagen.
Filed Under:
News,
Video,
Volkswagen Jetta
These are the Prices, Colors, and Specs of the 2019 Toyota Avanza
UPDATE: Here are more photos of the 2019 Avanza (5/9).
A few days after Toyota Motor Philippines opened the order books on the refreshed 2019 Avanza, the small MPV has started rolling into showrooms. And as they always do, leaks start to trickle out. It turns out, Toyota will be offering the Avanza with two engines and five trim levels. Let’s check them out.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Entry-Level MPV,
News,
Toyota Avanza
May 7, 2019
Latest Version of Android Auto Rolls Out Soon
Apple CarPlay users may think they’re getting all the love, but there’s some good news for all Android Auto users out there. Google has announced that in a few months, they’ll be rolling out a completely redesigned version of the in-car smartphone interface.
Filed Under:
News,
Technology
Can't Take the Summer Heat? Too Bad You're Not in a Chevrolet
The hot, dry season started early this year, according to PAGASA. Moreover, summer temperatures in Southeast Asia are forecast to be hotter than normal this year, according to the ASEAN Specialized Meteorological Center (ASMC).
Filed Under:
Chevrolet Corporate,
News,
Technology
If You Want to Win at This Racing Event, Drive a Nissan
Accepted as South Africa’s equivalent of the Goodwood Festival of Speed in the United Kingdom, the Knysna Speed Festival gave birth to the Simola Hillclimb. Vying for the fastest time up the 1.9-kilometer track, it draws racers from all corners of the world. Wherever they come from though, 8 out of 9 of them chose to race in a Nissan.
Filed Under:
Motorsports,
News,
Nissan GT-R,
Nissan Navara,
Nissan Z
PIAA's New OTO Style Horn is Gift-Ready at Just P 900!
After launching it at the Manila International Auto Show, PIAA Philippines announces the availability of its OTO Style Horn. It will soon be on sale at Blade Auto Center branches and other leading car accessory shops nationwide.
Filed Under:
News,
PIAA Corporate
CW Home Depot Adds More Volkswagen Santana to Fleet
Volkswagen Philippines recently turned over 9 Santana sub-compact sedans to CW Home Depot. This recent acquisition by the pioneering home construction and renovation store brings the total number of Volkswagen vehicles in its fleet to 17.
Filed Under:
News,
Volkswagen Corporate,
Volkswagen Santana
Customer Service Guy is Ford Philippines's New President
Ford Motor Company announced the appointment of PK Umashankar (‘Uma’) as managing director, Ford Philippines, effective July 1. Umashankar is currently serving as director, Customer Service Division, Ford ASEAN, based in Bangkok.
Filed Under:
Ford Corporate,
News,
PHL Auto Industry
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