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November 24, 2016

Total Philippines Launches ToyDrive at Gas Stations

Give a whole new meaning to gassing up at Total this holiday season by donating a new toy to surprise a lucky child this Christmas. Secret Santa donations will be accepted at all Total stations in Metro Manila and Bulacan from now until December 10, 2016.

In a recent report released by the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines or CAMPI for the third quarter of 2016, new vehicles sales for the first eight months increased by 28 percent or 229,919 units from 179,839 units in the same period of 2015.

Glancing to the left and right, there’s nothing but large expanse of desert. Breaking off from the only paved highway in the area, the convoy snaked down towards a town in Tisserdmine, Morocco. Almost immediately, the deafening silence is replaced by the sound of pebbles, pelting against the wheel well of the Nissan NP300 Navara. And then, a crackle on the two-way radio: “Guys, engage four-wheel drive and go flat out. Head towards the horizon; we’ll re-group there.”

Hyundai Motor Celebrates 40 Years of Export Growth

Hyundai Motor is celebrating 40 years of exports to international markets, following a period of significant overseas growth that has seen it become one of the fastest growing brands in the world. From South Korea’s first mass-produced model to the latest generation of eco-friendly cars, more than 23 million Hyundai Motor vehicles have been exported worldwide since 1976.

Review: 2017 Chevrolet Trailblazer 4WD Z71

The Trailblazer is a very important vehicle for Chevrolet Philippines. Becoming the main entry point of thousands of Filipinos into the world of the bowtie brand, it accounts for the lion’s share of Chevy’s annual sales. Already boasting some of the segment’s best specifications way back when it was first launched in 2013, Chevrolet could have sat back and relaxed. But its rivals didn’t allow that respite.

CAGI Awards Honda Civic RS Turbo, Isuzu D-Max as Country's Best Vehicles

72 eligible vehicles, but only one took home the ultimate prize: the 2016 Car of the Year – Philippines. Organized by the Car Awards Group, Inc. (CAGI), which this website isn’t a part of, bestowed that title to the Honda Civic RS Turbo. And for truck lovers out there, CAGI has given the 2016 Truck of the Year – Philippines to the Isuzu D-Max 3.0 4x2 LS A/T.

“We never left,” opened Mr. Yoshiaki Kato, Mitsubishi Motors Philippines President Corporation (MMPC) President and CEO. As the only carmaker with a continuous presence in the country for the past 50 years, MMPC is stepping up its commitment by acknowledging local parts suppliers who will take major roles in the local production of the Mirage and Mirage G4 under the Philippine government’s Comprehensive Automotive Resurgence Strategy (CARS) Program.

Not having even one hybrid or diesel-powered vehicle in its line-up didn’t hamper Mazda Motor Corporation as it topped the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s list in terms of highest overall Manufacturer Adjusted Fuel Economy for the 2015 model year. This is the fourth year that Mazda has been ranked in first place.

Intelligent Mobility: Shaping Nissan Vehicles to Come

Last year, Nissan Motor gave a glimpse of their future—one that had zero fatalities and zero emissions. Dubbed “Intelligent Mobility”, it’s a development philosophy that’ll shape all Nissan vehicles to come.

2016 LA Auto Show: The Viziv-7 Foreshadows Subaru's Next 7-Seater Crossover

After a failed attempt with the Tribeca, Subaru is going for the 7-seater mid-sized crossover market segment once again, but this time with a much larger offering. Shown as the Viziv-7 concept car at the 2016 Los Angeles Auto Show, it’s a foreshadowing of Subaru’s new 7-seater crossover which will be named Ascend, at least based on recent patent filings by the Japanese carmaker.

SeaOil, the one of the largest independent fuel player in the Philippines, announced that it will be offering a cash back promo for Grab drivers and employees at P 2 per liter rebate on gasoline and P 1 per liter on diesel.

One of the biggest news to come out from Mazda at the LA Auto Show is a brand-new shade that replaces the trademark Soul Red—Soul Red Crystal. First debuting on the all-new Mazda CX-5, Soul Red Crystal is now the embodiment of the KODO – Soul of Motion design language.

Toyota Manila Bay Group Starts Yuletide Season with Pre-Christmas Sale

Toyota Manila Bay Corporation (TMBC), one of the top dealer groups under the Toyota brand in the country spices up the yuletide season for Toyota buyers with Superb Christmas Blowout sales event in their five dealer locations.

The number one automotive brand in the country, Toyota, continues to focus its efforts in bringing its products and services closer to its customers. Last September 6 and 8, Toyota Kidapawan and Toyota Aklan respectively marked its beginning of construction. While last October 14 and 24, four (4) dealerships held its groundbreaking ceremonies namely Toyota Talisay, Toyota Lapu-Lapu, Toyota Iligan and Toyota Valencia.

Audi has updated the Q3, and it’s now in the country. The premium character of the new Audi Q3 is apparent at first glance. Audi designers honed the details with coupe-like lines, horizontal lines up front and in the rear that emphasize its width, and with the characteristic wrap-around tailgate, which when taken as a whole, give the new Q3 a truly expressive design.

How Will Lexus Look Like 700 Years into the Future?

Today, Lexus announced the formation of a creative partnership with film studio EuropaCorp. One of the early highlights of this collaboration will be the highly anticipated 2017 science fiction film, Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets, starring Cara Delevingne and Dane DeHaan. Lexus collaborated with the Valerian creative team, as they imagined and brought to life the vision for the SKYJET, a single-seat pursuit craft featured in the film.

Nissan’s new Super GT GT500 challenger, which aims to battle for championship success in 2017, was revealed on the eve of last weekend’s Super GT final rounds.

BMW, Ford, Honda, Isuzu, Lexus, Mahindra, Mazda, Mitsubishi, SsangYong, Suzuki, and Toyota will be among the exhibitors showcasing their model line-ups and offering test drives when the Auto Focus Test Drive Festival (AFTDF) returns to the SM Mall of Asia concert grounds today until Sunday, November 20, 2016.

Meet the 2017 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2, the new performance variant of the Colorado pick-up that packs a supercar suspension system and, would you believe it, a Duramax diesel engine.

Columbian Autocar Corporation (CAC), the exclusive distributor of Kia vehicles in the Philippines will once again be flying another pair of tennis fans to experience the Australian Open, live, with Kia Lucky Drive to Australia. Fans of the sport may test-drive a Kia for a chance to win a trip for two to Melbourne for a complete Australian Open experience.

2016 LA Auto Show: The 2017 Honda Civic Si is Not Type-R Crazy, But Still Fast (w/ 18 Photos)

Honda is completing the tenth-generation Civic line-up with the new performance-oriented (but not Type-R) Si. Available in coupe and sedan body styles, the Japanese automaker is first showing it off as a coupe (and in prototype form) at the 2016 Los Angeles Auto Show.

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November 24, 2016

Total Philippines Launches ToyDrive at Gas Stations

Foton Provides the Widest Selection of Vans in the Philippines

The Great Adventure: Driving the Nissan Navara in Morocco (w/ Video)

November 23, 2016

Hyundai Motor Celebrates 40 Years of Export Growth

November 22, 2016

Review: 2017 Chevrolet Trailblazer 4WD Z71

November 21, 2016

CAGI Awards Honda Civic RS Turbo, Isuzu D-Max as Country's Best Vehicles

Mitsubishi Motors Philippines, Suppliers Gear Up for Mirage, Mirage G4 Local Production

Mazda is Most Fuel Efficient Manufacturer Once More

November 20, 2016

Intelligent Mobility: Shaping Nissan Vehicles to Come

November 19, 2016

2016 LA Auto Show: The Viziv-7 Foreshadows Subaru's Next 7-Seater Crossover

SeaOil Offers Discount to Grab Drivers and Employees

What is Mazda's Soul Red Crystal?

November 18, 2016

Toyota Manila Bay Group Starts Yuletide Season with Pre-Christmas Sale

Toyota Continues to Expand Dealer Footprint in Philippines

Audi Philippines Launches Updated Q3

November 17, 2016

How Will Lexus Look Like 700 Years into the Future?

Nissan Shows Off 2017 Super GT GT500 Challenger

Biggest Outdoor Test Drive Event Returns to Mall of Asia

2016 LA Auto Show: Meet the 2017 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2: The Pick-Up with a Supercar Suspension (w/ 11 Photos)

Serve Like Nadal, Get the Chance to Watch the 2017 Australian Open Live!

November 16, 2016

2016 LA Auto Show: The 2017 Honda Civic Si is Not Type-R Crazy, But Still Fast (w/ 18 Photos)