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August 8, 2018

Subaru Invests in Virtual Reality to Boost Dealership Experience

Subaru showrooms across the 8 markets handled by Motor Image are going high-tech. Announced at the regional launch of the all-new 2019 Forester, the automaker is also investing heavily in Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) to create a more interactive experience at its showrooms.

Responding to its strong demand across the ASEAN region, Mitsubishi Motors has announced that it will be increasing the production of its Xpander MPV at its Bekasi, Indonesia manufacturing plant.

Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI) hosted the very first World Skill Olympics for commercial vehicle distributors in the Asia and Pacific region last July 19, 2018. Held at the Hyundai Logistics Center (HLC) in Calamba, Laguna, 12 of the Region’s top service technicians from the Philippines, Vietnam, and Myanmar competed for the privilege to represent Asia Pacific at the First Technical Truck and Bus World Skills Olympics in Korea in October.

Review: 2018 Volkswagen Lavida 230 TSI Comfortline

Do you remember a time when compact cars used to be simple? A time when luxury features meant having a leather tiller, an automatic climate control system, and rear parking sensors? A time when they used to cost a smidgen above the one-million-peso mark? Well, get ready for a bit of nostalgia this 2018 with the Lavida—Volkswagen’s new, but old-school feeling compact sedan.

Motor Image, the exclusive distributor of Subaru vehicles across 8 countries in Asia has officially launched the all-new 2019 Forester in the region.

Drive+ Car Care Center formally opened its sprawling headquarters at 81 Panay Avenue / 1320 Quezon Avenue in Quezon City.

Ford Philippines is extending its deals for the EcoSport, Everest, and Ranger this August to provide more customers access to all-in low downpayment offers and cash discounts for their favorite Ford vehicles.

HARI Foundation, Inc. (HFI), the corporate social responsibility (CSR) arm of Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI) congratulates the Philippine team of young math aces for once again bagging top honors at the 59th International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO), the world’s largest and most prestigious mathematics competition for high school students. The competition was held in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, from July 3 to 14, 2018. HFI is on its second year of supporting the Philippine team’s participation in the IMO.

9 Things About the 2019 Subaru Forester You Can't Find In A Brochure

The 2019 Subaru Forester has garnered its share of attention for one basic reason: it won’t have a turbocharged variant. It’s hard to imagine, but ever since the first-generation “SF” model back in 1997, having a forced-induction engine was one of this quirky crossover’s main selling points. Alas, adulting had to happen and this is what the world ends up with: the 2019 “SK” series Forester. Whether that’ll lead to the gentrification of Subaru, only a drive can answer, but for now, here are 9 interesting facts and figures you can’t get out of a brochure:

The social enterprise and APEC green, electric mobility partner and electric vehicle maker EMotors, Inc. (EMI) partners with the Philippine Retailers Association (PRA) for a zero-emission transport collaboration for the 25th National Retail Conference and Expo on August 9-10, 2018 at the SMX.

British United Automobiles, the exclusive distributor of MINI in the Philippines has announced the availability of the refreshed MINI 3 Door, 5 Door, and Cabrio models.

The sixth Transport and Logistics Show is happening this August 16 to 18, 2018 at the World Trade Center in Pasay City. The show brings together hundreds of manufacturers and distributors of commercial vehicles, trucks, buses, and more.

SsangYong Philippines Offers Spare Tire to Replace Mobility Kit on Tivoli and Tivoli XLV

The SsangYong Tivoli is considered to be one of the best-valued crossovers in the market. However, there’s one big surprise that apparently hindered its success, at least based on what some keyboard warriors are saying: the spare tire, or more specifically, the lack of it.

You asked and we delivered. CarGuide.PH is now doing video and this is our first-ever feature. Naturally, we had to pick a very enticing subject so we chose the first-ever Ford Ranger Raptor.

In addition to giving discount on fuels to PUJ/PUBs, Caltex, which is marketed by Chevron Philippines Inc. (CPI) is supporting the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and Department of Energy’s (DOE) Pantawid Pasada Program (PPP).

Toyota and Isuzu have agreed to part ways, dissolving their capital tie-up in the process. Although the two automakers intend to maintain their strong relationship, through joint development projects among others, Toyota is going to sell their entire stake in Isuzu.

Goodyear Assurance TripleMax 2 Increases Driver Safety and Confidence (w/ Video)

Designed to gear up and prepare passenger car drivers especially for the rainy season, Goodyear Philippines launched the Assurance TripleMax 2. Equipped with the new HydroTred Technology, it offers excellent grip performance with short braking distance under wet road conditions. This allows drivers to stop faster and drive safer during changeable weather conditions.

Remember the Honda Small RS Concept shown last April? Well, here it finally is in production form: ladies and gentlemen, this is the 2019 Brio sub-compact hatchback.

Iloilo Gets First Taste of Modern PUV with Isuzu Philippines's Roll Out of 15 Units

Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) turned over the initial batch of 15 modernized jeepneys to Metro Express Connect Inc in Iloilo.

A week after we got wind that some Ford dealer sales agents were rather enterprising enough to ask a reservation fee for the upcoming, yet-to-be-finalized Ranger Raptor, Ford Philippines has done the right thing and decided to officially open the order books.

Riding on back-to-back strong sales performance for the first two consecutive quarters of the year, Suzuki Philippines (SPH) ends the first half of 2018 with 6 percent growth in unit sales over the same period last year.

Honda Cars Philippines Launches Limited Edition Models of City, BR-V, and Odyssey

It’s a very busy August over at Honda Cars Philippines. Aside from the 2018 HR-V, the carmaker is also introducing limited-edition variants of three popular models: the City, BR-V, and Odyssey which aim to satisfy the dynamic lifestyles of Filipino families.

In celebration of their 30th anniversary, Toyota Motor Philippines is sharing the love with a set of free Viber stickers.

After selling almost 5,000 examples during its three-year run, Honda Cars Philippines is poised to introduce the refreshed 2018 HR-V compact crossover by the end of the month.

SsangYong Berjaya Motor Philippines (SBMP), the exclusive distributor of SsangYong vehicles and parts in the country, introduces two new offerings to herald its expansion drive to reach more customers this year.

Chevrolet showed of the refreshed 2019 Spark in Korea (after showing it off for the North American market last April) showcasing a new design identity with modernized styling and upgraded safety and convenience features.

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August 8, 2018

Subaru Invests in Virtual Reality to Boost Dealership Experience

Mitsubishi to Boost Xpander Production to Cut Waiting Lists

HARI Hosts First Commercial Vehicle Skills Olympics

August 7, 2018

Review: 2018 Volkswagen Lavida 230 TSI Comfortline

Subaru Reveals Launch Timeline, Variants, Specs of 2019 Forester for Philippine Market (w/ 21 Photos)

Drive+, A One-Stop Shop for Car Care Opens in Quezon City

Ford Philippines Extends Discounts on EcoSport, Everest, Ranger

HARI Foundation Fetes Philippine Math Team for Success in International Competition

August 6, 2018

9 Things About the 2019 Subaru Forester You Can't Find In A Brochure

EMotors to Provide EV Shuttles for National Retail Conference and Expo

MINI Philippines Brings In Refreshed 3-Door, 5-Door, and Convertible Models (w/ Specs)

6th Transport and Logistics Show Happening on August 16-18, 2018

August 4, 2018

SsangYong Philippines Offers Spare Tire to Replace Mobility Kit on Tivoli and Tivoli XLV

Watch the Ford Ranger Raptor Tearing Up the Australian Outback (w/ Video)

Caltex Philippines Supports Pantawid Pasada

Toyota to Sell Off Stake in Isuzu

August 3, 2018

Goodyear Assurance TripleMax 2 Increases Driver Safety and Confidence (w/ Video)

Ladies and Gentlemen, This is the 2019 Honda Brio

August 2, 2018

Iloilo Gets First Taste of Modern PUV with Isuzu Philippines's Roll Out of 15 Units

Ford Philippines Officially Opens Ranger Raptor Order Book

Suzuki Philippines Posts Strong First Half 2018 Sales

August 1, 2018

Honda Cars Philippines Launches Limited Edition Models of City, BR-V, and Odyssey

Toyota Celebrates 30th Anniversary with a Set of Free Viber Stickers

Honda Set to Introduce 2018 HR-V

SsangYong Philippines Refreshes Tivoli and Tivoli XLV for 2018 (w/ Specs)

Chevrolet Shows Off Refreshed 2019 Spark