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July 10, 2018

You Can't Just Buy This Special Ferrari 488

There’s exclusive and there’s Ferrari 488 Pista Piloti exclusive. Available for sale only to Ferrari drivers who participate in one of the brand’s many motorsports programs, the Ferrari 488 Pista Piloti is a special custom creation from the Italian supercar maker’s Tailor Made program.

Ford Philippines is kicking off the second half of the year with great deals for two of its top-selling vehicles, the Ford EcoSport and the Ford Everest.

Whether it’s Rachel Peters hawking a pair of butt-lift jeans or Anne Curtis shrilling her way through a burger jingle, everyone gets distracted behind the wheel once in a while. We don’t want it, we don’t like it, but hey, butt-lift jeans happen and in that split-second before your car’s bumper kisses Manong Grab Driver’s, don’t you wish someone or something warned you before it was too late? It’s times like these you wish your car had Subaru EyeSight.

UPDATED: Mazda, Mitsubishi to Halt Production Due to Japan Floods

UPDATE: Mazda says production has restarted at its Ujina Plant 1 and 2 on a single-shift operation while the Hofu plant resumes normal operations (7/12).

Due to the heavy rains and floods that battered Japan last weekend, Mazda, Mitsubishi, and Daihatsu have announced that they are all suspending operations at several assembly plants and facilities located in the area.

The wait for the all-new Toyota Vios is almost over. Toyota Motor Philippines announces that its best-selling sub-compact sedan will take centerstage at the Toyota Music Fest happening at the Filinvest City Event Grounds on Saturday, July 28.

After previewing it last December, Peugeot Philippines is finally making its all-new 5008 SUV available to buyers. Its all-new 3-row, 7-seater SUV is Peugeot’s biggest SUV yet and completes the brand’s revitalized line-up.

Volvo is finally severing its final ties with the Ford Motor Company with the introduction of the SPA-underpinned 2019 S60 mid-sized premium sedan. With this move, the Swedish carmaker is finally able to say goodbye to the Ford-derived P3 platform (aka Ford EUCD platform) and move to something completely bespoke to Volvo.

Mazda owners know that its special colors—Snowflake White, Soul Red, and Machine Gray are hard to touch-up, especially if its been through an accident. Well, owners will now be happy to know that Mazda Philippines has teamed up with a renowned paint specialist to offer their dealer the latest paint technology, re-finishing expertise, and paint shop training services.

Isuzu Truck Fest Offers Incentives to Buy New

Now on its 11th year, Isuzu Philippines Corporation’s Truck Fest kicked off the provincial leg of its 2018 series in the “Queen City of the South”: Cebu. Happening until today, July 8, it is happening at the Northwing Covered Parking of SM City Cebu.

You just gotta love the Australians. When they’re not transforming basketball into boxing, they’re racing pick-up trucks. And we’re not talking about off-road racing or rallycross mind you; it’s circuit racing and they call it: SuperUtes.

Hyundai Motor Group Admits Being Lax with Safety Standards; Promises No More

If there’s one thing that Hyundai and Kia vehicles are constantly being chastised for, it’s the lack of safety equipment. Compared to similarly-priced makes from Japanese and American brands, the Koreans have always lagged behind be it in the number of airbags or the equipment of anti-lock brakes or stability control. While the blame is typically pinned on Hyundai and Kia’s Philippine distributor, that shouldn’t be the case.

After previewing it at the Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) last April, Chevrolet Philippines says that the 2018 LTX variants of the Colorado pick-up truck and Trailblazer SUV are now available at all authorized dealerships nationwide.

Bermaz Auto Philippines, the exclusive distributor of Mazda vehicles and parts in the country, and Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corporation, one of the country’s top fuel companies, have formalized a partnership that combines the fuel efficiency benefits of both premium brands for the benefit of Mazda new car buyers.

The production model has yet to make its debut, but Toyota’s ready to take the all-new Supra racing. But before you think it’ll race in some sort of global touring car racing series or even long-distance endurance racing, it’s going to run at the 2019 NASCAR Xfinity Series or NXS.

You remember the Ford Ranger Raptor? Of course, you do. Well, after its big global launch shebang last February, you’ll be happy to know that Ford Performance’s first mid-sized pickup truck is finally entering the next phase: production.

Officially Official: 2019 Suzuki Jimny is Out (w/ 20 Photos)

It’s officially official: the 2019 Suzuki Jimny is now out in Japan. As the first model in over 20 years, excitement over this micro SUV is understandably high. And with that, Suzuki’s not taking any chances: it combines authentic off-road performance with a newly-developed 1.5-liter 4-cylinder engine (you can check more images here and the complete specs here).

Mercedes-AMG driver and current Formula One World Champion Lewis Hamilton is the newest face of Tommy Hilfiger Men’s. As the global brand ambassador, Hamilton is now releasing a series of personal stories about his brother, father, and mother have inspired and taught him to see challenges as an opportunity to grow and fight for his dreams on his social media accounts.

Hyundai was the official mobility partner of the Philippine Inter-Collegiate Debate Championship (PIDC) 2018, held June 11-13, 2018 at the University of the Philippines-Diliman for the preliminary rounds, and at the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for the semifinals, championship rounds, and awards night.

Volvo once again joined the festivities during the celebration of Sweden’s National Day in the Philippines. Held at the magnificent ballroom of the Grant Hyatt Manila, Volvo Philippines joined their Swedish family in observing the national day of Volvo’s home country.

The NISMO Festival, the annual fan appreciation event that lets fans and enthusiasts experience the NISMO brand and excitement of Nissan motorsports has finally set a date: Sunday, December 2, 2018 (you can check out our 2015 coverage here).

The rainy season has officially begun, according to the state weather bureau PAGASA, and that will likely lead to a higher risk of road traffic accidents. Torrential rain, especially when caused by typhoons, can present unique challenges to drivers that can catch them off-guard, including reduced visibility, slippery surfaces, unseen obstacles and flash floods.

Here Are the 2019 Suzuki Jimny's Specifications

Man, someone better keep a tighter lid of things over at Suzuki. After countless spy shots, the Japanese carmaker had to release official photos a full 2 weeks before its July 5 global debut. ~~And now, on the eve of the launch, the specs of the 2019 Jimny have come out~~. All of the specs below have been confirmed as the global Jimny model.

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation is to introduce a new design for the interior and exterior of approximately 5,000 dealer stores worldwide. The move is based on the new brand message “Drive your Ambition”, announced last year, and is intended to provide a better customer experience in a high quality retail environment and to strengthen Mitsubishi Motors’ brand image.

GT Capital Holdings, the diversified conglomerate that holds banking (Metrobank), automotive (Toyota), and real-estate (Federal Land) is making its first offshore investment: by buying 22.2 billion yen (P 10.723 billion) in Toyota Motor Corporation stock.

The Commission on Audit (COA) has just released their Annual Audit Report for the Philippine National Police (PNP) for 2017. You can read the entire report here, but we’ll get straight to something motoring-related: the Mahindra patrol vehicles. As you can imagine, opting to go for an untested Indian brand ruffled a couple of feathers back in 2015, so it shouldn’t come as a shock that two years later, the people sworn to serve and protect found out what everyone else was thinking all along: they’re pieces of shit.

SsangYong Philippines is finally entering the pick-up market. Shown via a trailer on its official Facebook page, the distributor is poised to bring in the Musso pick-up truck soon (see video at the bottom).

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July 10, 2018

You Can't Just Buy This Special Ferrari 488

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Review: Subaru EyeSight Driver Assist System

July 9, 2018

UPDATED: Mazda, Mitsubishi to Halt Production Due to Japan Floods

The Wait for the 2019 Toyota Vios is Almost Over

2018 Peugeot 5008 SUV Now Available (w/ 17 Photos, Brochure)

When Is the All-New Volvo S60 Coming to the Philippines? (w/ 17 Photos)

Mazda Philippines Can Now Perfectly Refinish Their Special Colors

July 8, 2018

Isuzu Truck Fest Offers Incentives to Buy New

Care to Race a Pick-Up Truck?

July 6, 2018

Hyundai Motor Group Admits Being Lax with Safety Standards; Promises No More

Chevrolet Philippines Launches Stylish 2018 LTX Models

Mazda Philippines Sees Most Benefits When Using Shell Fuels

Toyota is Taking the Supra Racing...in NASCAR

Ford Ranger Raptor Has Begun Production (w/ Video)

July 5, 2018

Officially Official: 2019 Suzuki Jimny is Out (w/ 20 Photos)

F1 Champion Lewis Hamilton is Tommy Hilfiger Men's Newest Ambassador

Hyundai Drives Voice of the Youth; Hails 2018 PIDC Champs as "People of Hyundai"

Volvo Philippines Celebrates Swedish National Day

NISMO Festival 2018 is All Set on December 2

Chevrolet Trailblazer, Colorado Goes Through Extreme Water Test to Ensure Flood, Typhoon Capability

July 4, 2018

Here Are the 2019 Suzuki Jimny's Specifications

Mitsubishi Set to Introduce "New Look" for Dealerships Globally

GT Capital to Invest in Toyota Motor Corporation

Commission on Audit Report Paints Unsavory Picture of Mahindra Vehicles

SsangYong Philippines Poised to Enter Local Pickup Truck Market with Musso