June 21, 2019
This New Chinese Brand Opens Up a World of Possibilities (w/ Specs)
One of the leading Chinese automotive brands, Changan re-enters the country under Berjaya Auto Asia, Inc.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Changan Honor S,
Changan Star Truck,
Entry-Level MPV,
News
Auto Asia's Unique Dealership Setup Brings 2 Brands Under One Roof
Thanks to their expanded line-up that includes the new Rexton mid-sized SUV and Musso Grand pickup truck, SsangYong Berjaya Motor Philippines can now compete in segments that represent 40 percent of the local market by volume. Furthering their expansion, they have added a new brand—Changan to form Auto Asia, a new dealership concept that brings two Asian brands under one roof.
Filed Under:
Changan Corporate,
Dealerships,
News,
SsangYong Corporate
June 20, 2019
Why Did Honda Just Restore a Chevrolet Pick-Up Truck?
Shortly after American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) first opened for business in 1959, the company purchased a small fleet of Chevy pickups to deliver motorcycles to its fledgling dealers across Southern California. Underscoring their importance during those early days, American Honda restored a truck to help celebrate Honda’s 60th anniversary in the United States.
Filed Under:
Honda Corporate,
News
The Foton TransVan HR is the Private Van That Can Be Used for the School Run
With the school season just starting parents are now taking the time to shop around for supplies to complete their kids’ back-to-class experience. But for some entrepreneurs, shopping also covers a decent school service vehicle that’ll help children get to and from school comfortably and safely. One vehicle that could fulfill that role is the Foton TransVan HR.
Filed Under:
Entry-Level MPV,
Foton View Transvan,
News
Ready to Get Hitched to a Brand-New Hyundai? Say Yes with the "Here Comes The Ride" Promo
In the Philippines, June is the month when most couples take the next step in their relationship. The abundance of “June brides” has made the month the perfect time for weddings, upping the chances for the best rates and schedules, so couples can achieve the wedding of their dreams.
Filed Under:
Hyundai Corporate,
News
3M Philippines Launches 2019 Crystalline Tint Series
3M Philippines through its authorized distributor TSL Marketing launches its newest line of automotive tints that offer 99.9 percent ultraviolet protection or the equivalent of wearing SPF 1000 sunblock.
Filed Under:
3M Corporate,
News
This Volkswagen Pick-Up Truck Makes the Same Power as a Honda Civic Type R
Remember ABT Sportline? The German tuners who were able to increase the Volkswagen Golf GTI’s power to 290 horsepower without voiding the warranty? Well, they’re at it again and this time, they’ve weaved their magic on the VW’s pickup truck, the Amarok.
Filed Under:
News,
Pick-Up,
Volkswagen Amarok
June 19, 2019
Ford Philippines Adds New Ranger Variant: the XLS Sport and It's Quite Affordable
Ford Philippines is expanding its Ranger lineup in the Philippines with the launch of the new Ranger XLS Sport.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Ford Ranger,
News,
Pick-Up
Could the Honda e Be the Millennials' Civic SiR?
Don’t fear EVs, says Honda. They’ll be fun to drive. That’s the promise at least with the carmaker’s first full electric vehicle, the Honda e, built on a new dedicated EV platform.
Filed Under:
Electric Vehicles (EV),
Honda e,
News
How a Football Injury Helped Shape the Mazda3's Human-Centric Design
When the first-generation Mazda MX-5 went on sale in 1989, one person waiting in line overnight at the pre-order queue was Yasuyoshi Mushitani. Having joined the carmaker a year earlier, he was employed in Mazda’s vehicle test operations group, although football still took up most of his time.
Filed Under:
Compact,
Feature,
Mazda 3,
Technology
The Ford Everest's Price is Now as Low as P 1,328,000!
Ford Philippines is still offering big cash discounts and all-in low downpayment deals for its top-selling vehicles this June.
Filed Under:
Ford Corporate,
News
Toyota is First Japanese Carmaker to Win Two 24 Hours of Le Mans Titles
Toyota has become the first Japanese manufacturer to clinch two 24 Le Mans titles after the #8 Toyota Gazoo Racing TS050 Hybrid crossed the finish line first at the Circuit de la Sarthe ahead of its sister car. In the process, the trio of Sébastien Buemi, Kazuki Nakajima, and Fernando Alonso successfully defended their Le Mans crown.
Filed Under:
Motorsports,
News,
Toyota Corporate
June 18, 2019
Study Says If You Want Cleaner Emissions Forget Electric Vehicles and Go Hybrids
With automotive battery capacity currently scarce, expensive, and suffering supply problems, the deployment of this limited resource is critical to maximizing carbon dioxide reduction. And the most effective way to reduce global vehicle emissions for the foreseeable future is not full battery electric vehicles (BEVs), but mass adoption of hybrid vehicles.
Filed Under:
Electric Vehicles (EV),
Environment,
News
Review: 2019 SsangYong Musso 2.2 AT 4x2
In the story of which came first: the SUV or the pick-up, the common answer would be: the pick-up. This is true for just about every offering in the market today except for one: the Musso. Leave it to a brand like SsangYong to think outside of the box and engineer a truck out of their mid-sized SUV. With that, it feels like an SUV trapped in a truck’s body; and for the typical Filipino pick-up buyer—the one that looks for refinement, ride comfort more than payload capacity and off-roading capability—this might as well be the right choice.
Filed Under:
Driver's Seat,
Pick-Up,
SsangYong Musso
It Seems a Pair of (Affordable) Italian Sportscars is Coming to Manila in August
After announcing the availability of the Stelvio performance SUV last May, things don’t seem to be quieting down for Petromax Enterprises, a reseller of all things Alfa Romeo and Abarth in the Philippines. Whispers are getting louder that two new sportscars may soon join the line-up in August.
Filed Under:
Alfa Romeo 4C,
FIAT 124 Spider,
News,
Rumors,
Sports Car
June 17, 2019
I Tried Doing Studio Photography with the Mazda3 and Failed Miserably
Whetting everyone’s appetite as the launch of the all-new 2019 Mazda3’s launch looms near, Mazda Philippines teamed up with Fujifilm Philippines in a unique collaboration that highlights the carmaker’s Evolved KODO Design.
Volvo Cars Philippines is Slashing the XC90's Price by 22 Percent
Volvo Cars Philippines is offering its flagship SUV, the XC90 at a more affordable price with a three-day sale starting tomorrow.
Filed Under:
Events,
News,
Volvo Corporate,
Volvo XC90
Jaguar Land Rover and BMW are Joining Forces in EV Development
Jaguar Land Rover and BMW Group confirmed they are joining forces to develop next-generation Electric Drive Units (EDUs) in a move that will support the advancement of electrification technologies in the automotive industry.
Subaru Ties Up with Michael Bolton in Search for Next Rising Star
Motor Image announced that global music legend Michael Bolton will return to Asia for the first season of Asian Dream, an all-new reality talent search where he will join hands with Subaru to shine a light on promising singers across the region.
Filed Under:
News,
Subaru Corporate
Nissan Philippines Offers Quicker Insurance Claims with Nissan Assured Program
Nissan Philippines has partnered with Mercantile Insurance to offer a new vehicle insurance program for their customers. The Nissan Assured Program provides customers quality insurance coverage and reliable service response at competitive rates, under the automaker’s brand.
Filed Under:
Insurance,
News,
Nissan Corporate
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