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January 7, 2017

Ford and Toyota Establish SmartDeviceLink Consortium

Ford Motor Company and Toyota Motor Company are forming SmartDeviceLink Consortium, a nonprofit organization working to manage an open source software platform with the goal of giving consumers more choice in how they connect and control their smartphone apps on the road.

2018 Subaru WRX and WRX STI: Same Engine, Better Handling (w/ 18 Photos)

First, the bad news: you’re not getting a brand-new engine or transmission for your 2018 Subaru WRX or WRX STI. Now that’s done, here’s the good news: they’ve been substantially upgraded making it corner and ride better. Subaru says they’ve also made them more premium too.

BAIC Philippines is now making available the country’s first and only Euro-4 emissions compliant one-truck truck, the BAIC H5 Bayanihan. Arriving with three optional body styles, the cab & chassis H5 Bayanihan is certainly a formidable mini-truck that out powers and out performs the competition.

Carmakers keep new model launch schedules close to their chest so it’s hard to come up with an accurate prediction on the new stuff coming to showroom floors. Coming from a strong year, the automotive industry looks to continue that upward trend in 2017, the new excise tax be damned. With new or revamped vehicles, would-be buyers are sure to be busy. Peering into the crystal ball, here are 8 cars that’ll arrive within the next 365 days.

EVs Should be Used for Tourist Areas - EVAP

In preparation for the first-ever ASEAN Electric Vehicle Summit to be held in Manila this year, the Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines sent a representative to Vietnam to study EV applications in a country with driving terrains and conditions similar to those in the Philippines.

A third party investigating body tapped by Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) has released the results of its investigation on the alleged Sudden Unintended Acceleration (SUA) of Mitsubishi Montero Sport 2010-2015 models. Horiba Mira Ltd., an automotive engineering company based in the United Kingdom, has found no technical cause that explains SUA incidents involving sudden unintended acceleration together with perceived inability to stop the vehicle.

Honda Breaks Ground on Baliuag, Bulacan Dealership

Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. held a groundbreaking ceremony in Bulacan last December 20, 2016 to signify the start of construction of the second Honda car dealership in Bulacan, Honda Cars Baliuag (HCBG).

Imagine doing burnouts in an electrified Ford Mustang. Sounds like a fantasy? Not quite. Ford has announced that its iconic pony car is going hybrid. It’s going to be just one of 13 new global electrified (hybrid or pure electric) that the company is planning to launch in the next five years.

Philippine Car Price Guide: January 2017

Happy new year. We have updated the Philippine Car Price Guide this January taking into account the new models and/or price adjustments that have happened so far (late November-December 2016). You can click this link to go straight to the Car Prices (it’s now a permanent link) or continue below to find out what’s new:

Filipino talent shone once more on the global stage as the team fielded by Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) to the 11th Isuzu World Technical Competition, known as the I1 Grand Prix (GP), secured the leading spots in the event’s categories.

Those wanting a more powerful version of the two-door Subaru BRZ will have to wait longer. Subaru just announced their line-up at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2017 and while the show itself is worth a visit (check our 2016 experience here and here), there’s still no turbocharged BRZ in sight.

Mazda is on a roll and everything they make from the diminutive Mazda2 to the iconic MX-5 drive like winners. As impervious as they seem, they’ll have to stumble at one point as praises for KODO and Skyactiv can’t go on forever. And though it’s more of a misstep than an outright fall, it has finally happened and it’s with the CX-3. To be fair, it’s unequivocally the best to drive in its segment; heck it’s even more captivating than most crossovers a segment up. Yet, taken in the greater context of the Mazda automotive universe, the CX-3 feels more of a good story than a great one.

8 New Year's Resolutions for the Car Guy

It’s that time of the year where we all make goals to be a better version of ourselves—a better person (including fitness goals), a better son/daughter, better worker, better spouse. How about becoming a better car owner?

Once again, Volvo Philippines visited the Chosen Children Village Foundation, Inc. in Silang, Cavite to lend its support in aid of the rehabilitation and development of children in this home. As one of the partners of the Nordic Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (NordCham), Volvo also shared its blessings with the children through a monetary donation. Special guests, including the Ambassador of Sweden to the Philippines, Mr. Harald Fries and his wife Susan, were comfortably transported to the village onboard the new Volvo XC90.

Take a Selfie with the Honda BR-V x Color Manila Run and Score Complimentary Race Kits

Honda Cars Philippines is joining one of the biggest fun runs in the country. A specially-decked out BR-V shows the carmaker’s support for the upcoming Color Manila Run happening on January 8, 2017 at the SM Mall of Asia Grounds. And to help you with your New Year’s Resolution to lose the holiday weight, Honda is giving away complimentary race kits via an online contest.

Japan Sees All-New Suzuki Swift; Forms Basis for Global Model

The last time the world has seen an all-new Swift, it was 2004. Selling more than 5.3 million units worldwide, it has become a global strategic model for Suzuki. A full decade later, the small car specialist has finally pulled the wraps off the all-new Swift and it’s looking good as ever.

That Thing Called Surge Pricing

Dear Uber and Grab,

Listen up. I enjoy using your service, I really do. It’s a ton better than using any other mode of public transportation because it’s more convenient, safer, and well, just plain more reliable than taxis, jeepneys, buses, and the MRT combined. But let me put my admiration aside to talk about something quite serious: surge pricing.

Forty-two test drives (not counting First Drives) and only five slots: welcome to CarGuide.PH’s annual Top 5 Picks of the Year. If you want to take a trip down memory lane, you can check out the past winners here (2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011), but for now, let’s head on over to the best of 2016. As always, there are no categories or sub-categories. For CarGuide.PH’s Top 5, everything, be it pickup trucks, SUVs, crossovers, sports cars, and what have you, are all lumped together.

Honda Produces 100 Millionth Vehicle

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced that the company has reached the milestone of producing 100 million units globally.

The Ford Mustang has added yet another award to its trophy case: Women’s Performance Car of the Year 2016.

Since the Macan was launched in 2014, it has been a phenomenal success for Porsche. It is one of the best-selling models for the brand in 2015 with 80,216 units sold, opening the door to new customers. It applies heavily to the Asia-Pacific region as the Macan contributes substantially to Porsche’s success here.

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January 7, 2017

Ford and Toyota Establish SmartDeviceLink Consortium

January 6, 2017

2018 Subaru WRX and WRX STI: Same Engine, Better Handling (w/ 18 Photos)

BAIC H5 Bayanihan Mini Truck is Now Available

8 Cars to Watch Out For in 2017

January 5, 2017

EVs Should be Used for Tourist Areas - EVAP

Nope, There's No Such Thing as SUA on the 2010-2015 Montero Sport

January 4, 2017

Honda Breaks Ground on Baliuag, Bulacan Dealership

Ford to Offer Hybrid Mustang, New Fully-Electric Global Small SUV

January 3, 2017

Philippine Car Price Guide: January 2017

Isuzu Philippines Technicians Prove World-Class Abilities

Here's a Subaru BRZ Decked Out in New STI Performance Parts

Review: 2017 Mazda CX-3 AWD Activ

January 2, 2017

8 New Year's Resolutions for the Car Guy

Volvo Philippines Continues Support for Chosen Children

December 29, 2016

Take a Selfie with the Honda BR-V x Color Manila Run and Score Complimentary Race Kits

December 28, 2016

Japan Sees All-New Suzuki Swift; Forms Basis for Global Model

December 27, 2016

That Thing Called Surge Pricing

Top 5 Picks for 2016

December 26, 2016

Honda Produces 100 Millionth Vehicle

Women Pick the Ford Mustang as their Performance Car of the Year

Birth of the Porsche Macan Through the Leipzig Assembly Line