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May 10, 2017

Nissan Wants to Give You a Digital Detox


Nissan has found an innovative use of a 200-year old technology to reduce distracted driving caused by mobile phones. Introducing the Nissan Signal Shield concept.

Uber Philippines Introduces New Service for Big Groups


Uber Philippines is introducing a new service just in time for Mother’s Day weekend: uberXL. Catering to family-oriented (or even barkada) trips, UberXL is made for times when space in an uberX may not be enough. UberXL is made for groups up to 6 people (or anyone who wants the extra space).

May 9, 2017

Volkswagen PHL Aims to Slay the Compact Car Competition with 2017 Jetta, Golf GTS


Volkswagen Philippines has begun preselling two new passenger car offerings: the 2017 Jetta and 2017 Golf GTS with retail sales beginning at the end of the month. The move comes as VW Philippines aims to continue its strong momentum after being crowned the best-selling European car brand last year.

Honda Offers Hot Summer Deals


Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) announces the hottest Honda deals customers can get this summer. Customers may avail of exclusive discounts and low down payment offer by purchasing any Honda vehicle from today up to 31, 2017.

Hyundai PH's DEALights Promo Saves You Up to P 150k


Hyundai Philippines is helping you cool off this summer with their DEALights promo. Easy-to-own schemes for the Accent, Eon, Elantra, Sonata, Veloster, Tucson, Santa Fe, and Grand Starex models make them closer to your budget.

Review: 2017 Mazda 2 1.5V+


I know the Mazda2 very well since I spent a good two weeks with the hatchback and sedan just last year. In the time she called my garage her home, she enamored me with her good looks and driving charm. Sure, she could use more space, but you could see why she was judged Japan and the Philippines’s Car of the Year. A year later, she’s back and this time, she’s going by a new name. From the Mazda2 V, she’s now the Mazda2 V+. It turns out, that could very well mean: “Value Plus.”

Isuzu Philippines Awards Winner of Lazada's Online Revolution Promo


On April 12, Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) together with Lazada Philippines turned over a brand-new Isuzu D-Max as the major prize for Lazada’s online promo.

May 8, 2017

Inaugural GT Radial 4 Oras ng Pilipinas Calls for Entries


Philippine Endurance Challenge (PEC), the organizers of the country’s longest endurance race, will once again test man and machine against the clock in a new, more compact event.

11 Things You Should Know About Goodyear's Worry Free Assurance Program


Goodyear Philippines just launched the industry’s most comprehensive tire warranty program with the new and improved Goodyear Worry Free Assurance program. For sure, there are some questions you may have about this program from the number one tire brand in the Philippines. Don’t worry, we have them all answered for you.

Goodyear Philippines Launches Comprehensive Warranty Program


Goodyear Philippines is proving that they are one revolution ahead with the launching the of new and improved Worry Free Assurance warranty program. This gives new tire owners access to the most comprehensive customer care package that includes free roadside assistance and complimentary servicing for tire replacement.

Kia Takes Special Kids to "Kamp"


Every summer, children from all over the country hit the roads in droves for another memorable vacation. With family, or with friends, the memories formed here will be cherished for years to come.
Unfortunately, not all children are able to enjoy the simple pleasures of the summer vacation.

2017 MINI Countryman is a New Kind of Story Teller


MINI unveils the all-new second-generation Countryman for the Philippine market. The biggest and most versatile model in the brand’s 58-year history, the Countryman reflects considerable advancements in space, functionality, athleticism, and premium characteristics.

May 7, 2017

UPDATED: How the Approved Excise Tax Bill Affects 20 Popular Vehicles


EDITOR’S NOTE (3): We simulate the prices of 42 vehicles under the final bicameral version of the TRAIN bill. Read it here. (12/14/2017).

EDITOR’S NOTE (2): The House of Representatives and Senate have agreed on a compromised version of the new vehicle excise tax which excludes pick-up trucks and EVs. See the story here (12/12/2017).

EDITOR’S NOTE (1): The senate just approved a new version of TRAIN that is friendlier to luxury vehicles. See the full story here. (11/28/2017).

A few days ago, several media outlets including The Philippine STAR reported that The House Committee on Ways and Means has just approved the tax reform package proposed by the Department of Finance. Included in this tax reform package is a revision to the current new vehicle excise tax which car buyers have been enjoying for the good part of a decade.

May 5, 2017

Video: Vin Diesel Joins The Brotherhood of Muscle


It sounds like the perfect match. Vin Diesel, known for his iconic role as badass Dom Toretto in the Fast & Furious movie franchise is now a member of the Dodge and SRT family. Diesel, whose film character has a preference for Dodge muscle cars, will be extending his passion beyond the big screen with a series of television ads.

Wheeltek Offers Petron Value Card to Motorcycle Buyers


Wheeltek Motor Sales Corporation, a nationwide motorcycle dealer, has signed up with Petron Corporation to offer the Petron Value Card (PVC) to new motorcycle buyers. With over 200 stores nationwide selling about 6,000 new Yamaha, Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, and TVS motorcycles, Wheeltek will be giving its customers additional benefits and privileges through the co-branded Wheeltek-PVC.

P 200,000 Savings, Free Aero Kit, and Now, Free Halo-Halo with the Subaru XV


Motor Image Pilipinas, Inc. is offering a sweet deal to would-be Subaru XV buyers by offering savings as much as P 200,000 and a free aero kit this summer season.

May 4, 2017

Volkswagen Philippines Turns Over Polo, Touareg, and Passat Units to DNS


Volkswagen Philippines, exclusive importer and distributor of the country’s top-selling European car brand, turned over Polo Sedan, Touareg SUV and Passat premium executive sedan to veteran fleet management company Delta NeoSolutions Inc. (DNS), a spinoff company of DNS Transport Group during a recent ceremonial handover.

Motul Supports Super GT Championship


Since its launch as the All-Japan GT Championship in 1994 (becoming Super GT in 2005), the popular series has gone from strength to strength. Motul has been an invaluable partner in this highly competitive motorsport through its successful technical partnerships with different teams beginning with NISMO in 2003 and expanding to other teams in the years since.

Chevrolet Offers Hot Deals This Summer


Beat the heat with a cool new ride as Chevrolet Philippines offers exciting deals with its Summer Power Offers Promo. The promo offers cash savings on select Chevrolet models, namely the Trailblazer, Colorado, Trax, and Sail.

May 2, 2017

Porsche Posts Best First Quarter Ever in 2017


Porsche has made a strong start to 2017 with around 60,000 vehicles delivered to customers worldwide in the first quarter. This means the sports car manufacturer has exceeded the number of vehicles delivered in the same period in the previous year by around 7 percent and is reflecting on the best first quarter in its history. The drivers of growth were China and the company’s home market of Germany, as well as the Panamera and Macan model lines, which both saw double-digit growth.

Protect Your Paint with Sonax's Nano Technology System


It’s summer and while it’s tempting to cut down on car detailing, dust, grime, and the sun’s relentless UV rays can take a toll on your car’s exterior. Enter Sonax Nano Paint Protect. From the world’s most trusted brand in automotive car care products, Sonax Nano Paint Protect offers paint protection like no other.

First Drive: 2017 BMW X1 xDrive20d xLINE


There’s a big shift going on at BMW. After its first front-wheel drive offering, the 2 Series Active Tourer, here comes a compact crossover built atop the same platform: the second-generation X1. In as much as the 2 Series Active Tourer left enthusiasts scratching their heads discomfortingly, it’s more of a niche vehicle. That’s not the case with the X1. Moving some 730,000 examples in the past 7 years, it’s become an important part of BMW’s X family. They, therefore, cannot afford to get this one wrong.

May 1, 2017

Stock Porsche Cayenne Pulls Heaviest Production Aircraft, Sets Guinness World Record


A completely standard Porsche Cayenne has successfully towed an Air France Airbus A380 weighing 285 tons. The Cayenne, driven by Porsche GB technician Richard Payne, towed the aircraft over a distance of 42 meters at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, to set a new Guinness World Records title for Heaviest aircraft pull by a production car, by a margin of 115 tons.

It's Easier to Own a New Foton Vehicle with Hot Summer Deals Promo


Foton Philippines is offering some of the hottest deals this summer specifically for its Gratour, View Traveller, View Transvan, and Toplander making it the best time to drive home your own Foton vehicle.

Mazda Opens in Otis-Manila


Bermaz Auto Philippines (BAP), the exclusive distributor of Mazda vehicles and parts in the country, together with Zoomhub, Incorporated, formally opens the first Mazda showroom in the city of Manila.

Hyundai Philippines Celebrates the Filipino Worker by Moving Eon, H350 Production Locally


Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI) celebrates the Filipino working by showing off the first batch of locally produced Eon sub-compact hatchbacks and H350 passenger vans. Manufactured at HARI’s recently unveiled Hyundai Assembly Center (HAC) in the Laguna Technopark in Sta. Rosa, Laguna, it continues the brand’s strong momentum entering into the second quarter of 2017.