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November 22, 2017

Is Mazdaspeed Poised to Make a Comeback?

Recently, Takahiro Kobayakawa from Mazda’s Brand Strategy Department in charge of Global Sales and Marketing was in town to discuss about the possibilities of bringing the MX-5 Global Cup into the Philippines. Koby-san, as he’s called, has been with Mazda for 18 years now. And while he’s most recently responsible for the fourth-generation MX-5’s development (particularly in terms of marketability and serviceability), one part of his CV stood out: Mazdaspeed.

To further improve local operations and continue its commitment to manufacture quality automobiles, Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) has invested around P 360 million on additional land and constructed its own container yard and material handling operations (MHO) warehouse. This increases the total land area of its Santa Rosa plant from 21 hectares to around 23 hectares and building area from 83,000 square-meters to 120,500 square-meters.

Volvo has signed a framework agreement with Uber, the ride sharing company, to sell tens of thousands of autonomous driving compatible base vehicles between 2019 and 2021.

Review: 2018 Honda CR-V SX Diesel AWD 7-Seater

Compact sedans and executive sedans are dying because of one single reason: the compact SUV or crossover segment. Today’s crossovers can now match up with sedans when it comes to refinement, driving manners, and fuel economy while giving heaps of cargo capacity. People see them as truly multipurpose—the one vehicle that fulfills a wide variety of needs for everyone in the family. And among all the choices available out there, the one that fits that bill the best is now the 2018 Honda CR-V SX.

Hino Motors Philippines (HMP), the exclusive distributor of Hino trucks and buses in the Philippines, with the assistance of Hino Davao recently completed two mobile kitchens for the Davao City government.

2018 Chevrolet Colorado Centennial Edition Celebrates 100 Years of Legendary Chevy Trucks

For 100 years, Chevrolet has relentlessly built legendary, strong, and dependable trucks that are made for work and play. From the first production Chevy 1918 One-Ton to the redesigned Chevrolet Colorado, the same DNA has been carried through each Chevrolet truck: power, dependability, durability, and quality.

I don’t care what other critics say: the new Justice League was great. With the reputation of DC-inspired movies to be dark, brooding, and somewhat tragic, it was (pleasantly) surprising to encounter a lighter and more entertaining story line; an influence from Joss Whedon’s decision to do last-minute re-shoots after Zack Snyder pulled out of the project due to personal reasons.

If you’re not one of the few lucky ones who were “privileged enough” to own a Ford GT, there may be another chance to own Ford’s supercar. And this time, it fits right on your wrist. Ford teamed up with Autodromo, a watchmaker that specializes in automotive-themed watches to create two lines inspired by the GT and GT40.

Quick: what’s the most raced brand America’s grassroots racing scene? If you’re thinking Toyota, Nissan, or Subaru, then you’re wrong. It’s Mazda. According to 2015 figures of the Sports Car Club of America (SCCA), Mazda is the preferred brand by grassroots racers a whopping 55 percent of the time (it’s closer to 60 percent now); and at the cornerstone of all that is the MX-5.

This is the Most Powerful, Most Capable Corvette Ever

Chevrolet just introduced the 2019 Corvette ZR1, a supercar that pushes Corvette’s performance legacy with the highest power, greatest track performance, and most advanced technology in its production history.

Volvo Philippines, the official and authorized dealer and distributor of the Swedish premium car brand Volvo, graciously hosted this year’s second assembly of the various Swedish companies in the Philippines.

The 46th activation of Volkswagen Philippines’ Child Safety Initiative (CSI) was held at Ayala Malls the 30th last November 4 and 5 and with that, the local campaign of the German carmaker reached a landmark of 10,000 child participants.

With 420 cars in contention, women have voted the Hyundai Ioniq as their World Car of the Year this 2017.

Meet Volvo's 600-Horsepower High-Performance Car

Polestar, Volvo’s new performance brand has revealed the first of three high-performance models, the Polestar 1. Built at a purpose-built facility in China, it will start production in the middle of 2019. It delivers 600 horsepower and 1,000 Nm of torque thanks to its 4-cylinder Volvo Drive-E powertrain.

Sony is putting self-driving cars on the path of reality thanks to a new development in digital imaging technology. Specifically made for automotive applications such as forward-sensing cameras, the Sony IMX324 features a new CMOS sensor that bumps up the resolution to 7.42 effective megapixels—the highest currently in the industry.

Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI) President and CEO Ma. Fe Perez-Agudo exchanged pleasantries with South Korean President Moon Jae-In at the ASEAN Business & Investments Summit (ABIS) 2017. Ms. Agudo, a panelist at the ABIS forum, “Unleashing Women Economic Power and Human Capital Development (Investing in Education, Global Competencies, Women and Affirmative Action),” echoed President Moon’s keynote message on co-prosperity and unleashing the potential of all.

Here's Your Last Chance to Buy a Subaru Legacy for the Price of a Forester 2.0

Christmas comes early if you’re in the market for a new Subaru, specifically the Legacy executive sedan. Motor Image Pilipinas, the exclusive distributor of Subaru vehicles is making the Legacy 2.5i-S even more enticing with deals throughout this November.

God bless this Lamborghini. Seems Pope Francis is continuing his charitable ways after receiving this one-of-a-kind Huracán RWD supercar.

I wish I could say everything is running like clockwork with my long-term test 2017 Mazda3 Speed, I really do. In truth, six months after taking delivery, the overall experience has still been fairly positive, but it’s not without its share of problems.

Mazda is set to present yet another update for its executive sedan, the Mazda6. Set to be unveiled globally at the Los Angeles Auto Show on November 29, the re-designed Mazda6 is getting enhanced aesthetics and more grunt thanks to a turbocharged engine.

Ever wonder how often the average car door is closed in 10 years? About 45,000 times. Many of those closures can harder than your average slam.

Hyundai Holds Youth Group Dialogue That Fosters Policy Making

HARI Foundation, Inc. (HFI), the social corporate responsibility (CSR) arm of Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI), in partnership with the Institute for Global Education Exchange and Internship, Inc. (IGEEI) held a conference with delegates to the Youth Policy and Action Project, a European Commission-funded initiative that aims to promote strategic cooperation among youth organizations, government, and private bodies in the area of youth policy making.

MiLi's Limited Edition Scuderia Ferrari Collection is Now Available

After previewing it last August, MiLi just launched the limited edition Scuderia Ferrari Collection just in time for the brand’s 70th anniversary.

There’s a lot to love with the Isuzu mu-X. Compared to its other PPV (Pickup-based Passenger Vehicle) competitors, it’s largely unpretentious, but still very capable. Its no-frills, honest-to-goodness, all-practical attitude makes it a great 7-seater family SUV—one you’re proud to recommend to your family and friends. Still, pressured by increased competition, Isuzu has brought to table some improvements for 2018, some of which are designed specifically to make it a more attractive prospect to more buyers.

Mazda’s trademark vehicle design and engineering philosophy which literally translates to horse-and-rider-as-one, is set to be the highlight of the first ever Jinba Ittai Academy public test drive activity happening this November 23 to 26, 2017 at the corner of 38th and 9th streets, near Uptown Mall at the Bonifacio Global City in Taguig.

Ford is often credited for creating the moving assembly line in 1913. In the 104 years that followed, it introduced workers to performing menial, repetitive tasks day after day. Of course, doing the same thing over and over takes its toll right?

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November 22, 2017

Is Mazdaspeed Poised to Make a Comeback?

Mitsubishi Philippines Expands Santa Rosa, Laguna Facility

Uber to Buy "Tens of Thousands" of Autonomous Drive-Compatible Volvos

November 21, 2017

Review: 2018 Honda CR-V SX Diesel AWD 7-Seater

Davao City Improves Disaster Response With These Mobile Kitchens

November 20, 2017

2018 Chevrolet Colorado Centennial Edition Celebrates 100 Years of Legendary Chevy Trucks

Mercedes-Benz Shines for The Justice League

This is a Ford GT You Can Wear On Your Wrist

Will You Go Racing in a Mazda MX-5?

November 19, 2017

This is the Most Powerful, Most Capable Corvette Ever

Volvo Philippines Hosts Team Sweden Assembly

Volkswagen PH's Child Safety Initiative Reaches 10,000th Child Participant

What Women Want: Women Vote Their 2017 World Car of the Year

November 17, 2017

Meet Volvo's 600-Horsepower High-Performance Car

Can You Read That Road Sign? Soon, Your Car Can

Hyundai Philippines Shares Vision with South Korean President

November 16, 2017

Here's Your Last Chance to Buy a Subaru Legacy for the Price of a Forester 2.0

Pope Francis Just Received a 602-Horsepower Popemobile

2017 Mazda3 Speed: Long Term Test Update # 3

The Mazda6 is Finally Getting the Engine It Deserves

Can Nissan Doors Withstand the Test of Time? (w/ Video)

November 15, 2017

Hyundai Holds Youth Group Dialogue That Fosters Policy Making

November 14, 2017

MiLi's Limited Edition Scuderia Ferrari Collection is Now Available

First Drive: 2018 Isuzu mu-X 4x2 LS-A Blue Power

Mazda Philippines to Debut 2018 CX-3 at Jinba-Ittai Academy Next Week

Can This Nifty Invention Help Improve Ford's Build Quality?