Two industry leaders: Petron Corporation and Toyota Motor Philippines have come together in one of the country’s most exciting motorsports events with the selection of Petron XCS as the official fuel for the 2018 Vios Cup.
May 21, 2018
Petron is Official Fuel of 2018 Toyota Vios Cup
Two industry leaders: Petron Corporation and Toyota Motor Philippines have come together in one of the country’s most exciting motorsports events with the selection of Petron XCS as the official fuel for the 2018 Vios Cup.
King of Nations PH Drift Event Heads to Clark This Weekend
The Federal Tyres King of Nations ProSeries, the biggest and most highly anticipated international drifting championship in the world, will hold its Philippine Leg this Friday, May 25 to Sunday, May 27, 2018 at the the Clark International Raceway in Clark, Pampanga.
Volkswagen Philippines Brings 5 New Models Headlined by Cheaper-Than-Japanese Santana Sedan
“Bringing it back to the people.” was how AC Industrials (of which Volkswagen Philippines is a part of) CEO, Mr. Arthur Tan put it, as VW finally brings 5 new models that easily fit the bill as “the people’s car.” Launched are the Santana, Santana GTS, Lavida, Lamando, and Tiguan.
May 18, 2018
5 Things We Observed Driving the 2018 Toyota Rush
We just happened to finish shaking down the much-awaited Toyota Rush with a quick zip around Manila, Angeles, Bataan, and Tarlac. While our impressions aren’t enough for a full-on first-drive, we did discover a lot of things with Toyota Motor Philippines’ first-ever sub-compact SUV offering.
Asia United Bank Offers Big Bike Deals at Makina Moto Show 2018
Wanting to buy that dream big bike? Asia United Bank (AUB), one of the fastest-growing publicly-listed banks in the Philippines can make that wish come true with the Makina Moto Show 2018 happening this weekend (May 19-20, 2018) at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City.
Waze is Now Available on Ford Vehicles Equipped with SYNC 3
Last January, Ford promised the integration of Waze, the popular and valuable real-time traffic and navigation service into its SYNC 3 infotainment system. Now, the American carmaker has announced that it has begun rolling it out.
Toyota Opens Biggest Car Dealership in the East
Toyota Manila Bay Corporation (TMBC), one of the top dealer groups under the Toyota brand in the country launched the new Toyota Marikina (TMK) Showroom located at the corner of Sumulong Highway and Gil Fernando Avenue.
May 17, 2018
Spend Less Than P3 Per Kilometer on Your Next Commute (or Road Trip)
Families are always on the look out to save money. If the rising prices of basic goods including fuel aren’t enough burden, dads and moms also have to think about things like their kids’ tuition. Some parents, in a bid to save a bit of money, have resorted to taking Transport Network Companies (TNCs) like Grab to get from home to work and back. But what if there’s an option that gives you the comfort and convenience of owning a brand-new SUV, but will cost less than P 3 per kilometer? Sounds impossible? Not with the new Isuzu mu-X RZ4E.
2018 Alphard Solidifies Toyota's Leadership in Luxury MPV Segment (w/ 11 Photos)
Toyota Motor Philippines is upping the luxury game with the 2018 Alphard. The current generation, first launched in the local market in 2015, has been upgraded with a bolder look, improved fuel efficiency, and more luxury features.
May 16, 2018
Caltex Havoline Trains Grab Drivers in Self-Defense
Caltex Havoline, marketed by Chevron Philippines Inc. (CPI), empowers the hard-working drivers of Grab and bike clubs by providing a free self-defense training held in Makati.
May 15, 2018
Review: 2018 Volvo S90 D4 Momentum
In the premium car segment, Volvo has always played second fiddle to the Germans. It’s always thought: if you can’t afford an Audi, BMW, or Mercedes-Benz, go for a Volvo. Well, not anymore. Beginning with the XC90, Volvo has been reborn. With a stronger and more unique identify, it can stand toe-to-toe with the best of the world. Now with the S90, Volvo has managed to convincingly replicate this formula, only this time, it’s for the luxury sedan segment.
MINI Commemorates Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Royal Wedding with One-Off Hatchback
MINI is celebrating the royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle with a one-off MINI hatchback designed specially to commemorate the occasion. After the May 19 wedding, MINI will then hand over this special vehicle over to The Children’s HIV Association (CHIVA) for public auction.
Are Proximity Keys Causing Accidental Deaths?
The New York Times reports that proximity keys may have an unintended and deadly side effect: carbon monoxide poisoning.
Subaru Snatches Class Win in 2018 Nürburgring 24-Hour Race Once More
Subaru’s motorsport subsidiary Subaru Tecnica International (STI) took the class win once more at the 2018 Nürburgring 24-Hour Race held in Germany held last weekend with the Subaru WRX STI NBR Challenge 2018, a purpose-built racecar based on the WRX STI mass-production model.
May 14, 2018
Volvo Says 50 Percent of Sales Will be EVs by 2025
Volvo Cars aims for fully electric cars to make up 50 per cent of its sales by 2025. This recent announcement builds on Volvo Cars’ 2017 industry-first announcement that all new models released from 2019 will be available as a mild hybrid, plug-in hybrid, or battery electric vehicle.
New Isuzu mu-X RZ4E Proves Mettle with Epic 1,000-km Road Trip
On a road trip that spanned over 1,000 kilometers, members of the mu-X Owners Philippines (muXOP) and their families, on board 20 units of the Isuzu mu-X SUV, successfully completed another epic adventure from April 27 to May 1, this time to the picturesque island province of Catanduanes.
Foton Philippines Launches Transvan HR (w/ Brochure)
Celebrating its 106th anniversary, the Land Transportation Office (LTO) held a motor show in order to showcase modern public utility vehicles or PUVs. One of the exhibitors is Foton, which showcased its new Transvan High Roof or Transvan HR.
Philippines' Top Dealers Named GM Southeast Asia Grandmasters
Three Chevrolet dealers from the Philippines were among the twenty-three Chevrolet dealers recently named GM Southeast Asia Grandmasters during a ceremony held in Dubai last week.
43 Percent of Ford Philippines' April Sales is Just One Model
Ford Philippines announced that April retail sales reached 1,836 vehicles, pushing its year-to-date sales to 8,284.
Rolls-Royce Launches Cullinan, Their First-Ever SUV (w/ 17 Photos)
Named after the largest gem-quality diamond ever found, Rolls-Royce shows off its first-ever SUV: the Cullinan. Built atop a bespoke platform, this all-new Rolls-Royce offers an experience you “couldn’t find in the SUV market.” Effortless, everywhere, the Cullinan is the Rolls-Royce built for younger, more adventurous customers.
May 11, 2018
Nissan's Been Testing "Something" Extensively on Philippine Roads
When was the last time you saw an all-new vehicle being tested on Philippine roads? While it may be more common to see a quick run or two of camouflaged vehicles running around the automotive city of Santa Rosa, Laguna, Nissan seems to be going the distance with a much-awaited new vehicle.
MINI Philippines Freezes Prices Until June 15, 2018
In the market for a brand-new MINI? Well, you better get it before June 15 since British United Automobiles, the exclusive distributor and dealer of MINI has announced that by then, they’ll be increasing their prices up to 10 percent.
May 10, 2018
More Honda Civic Type R Units On the Way
Honda Cars Philippines announces the availability of a second batch of Civic Type R as a response to the overwhelming market acceptance and persistent demand for Honda’s performance vehicle offering in the Philippines.
Senators Want TRAIN Law Suspended; Government Says, Please No
Senator Bam Aquino is now pushing for the suspension of the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion or TRAIN Law, The Philippine STAR reports. With inflation levels rising to 4.5 percent, the fastest in five years, it’s sending alarm bells in the legislative that they didn’t fully understand the full implication of TRAIN.
Bright Future Awaits Isuzu Auto Mechanic Graduates
Charity begins at home, goes the old saying. But for Japanese carmaker Isuzu Motors Ltd (IML), it can start anywhere.
Ford Extends Free First Month Amortization Promo
Save up to P 32,000 worth of monthly amortization fee on your next Ford car as Ford Philippines continues to offer this May its free first month amortization promo for select variants of its three best-selling vehicles: the Ford Everest, the Ford Ranger, and the Ford EcoSport.
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