September 2, 2018
Ferrari's 50th Drop-Top Model is a Special One: Meet the 488 Pista Spider
Ferrari is coming up with its 50th drop-top model so naturally, it had to be something special. Meet the Ferrari 488 Pista Spider.
Filed Under:
Ferrari 488,
News,
Sports Car
Volkswagen and Ford May Co-Develop Next-Generation Pick-Up Truck
With their announcement that they’re pulling out of the passenger car market in the US, Ford is struggling to keep its investors happy. With no “clear progress on its turnaround plan,” Moody’s, the credit ratings company, recently cut the automaker’s bond status to one notch above “junk.”
Filed Under:
Ford Corporate,
Ford Ranger,
News,
Volkswagen Amarok,
Volkswagen Corporate
September 1, 2018
McLaren is Now Restoring Its Iconic F1 Supercar
The McLaren F1 is still considered by many as the hypercar of its day. Built between 1993 to 1998, it held the title as the world’s fastest car for 7 years. In fact, its 386 km/h top-speed still puts as one of the fastest cars available today. In total, only 106 McLaren F1s were built (64 road cars and 28 GTR race cars) and now, McLaren has announced that they can offer a full restoration on each one of them.
Filed Under:
McLaren Corporate,
News,
Sports Car
Honda is Title Sponsor of 2018 Japanese Grand Prix
Honda announced that they have been confirmed as the title sponsor of the 2018 Formula One World Championship Japanese Grand Prix.
Filed Under:
Honda Corporate,
Motorsports,
News
Sharing Your Toyota Story Can Win You Prizes
Toyota is celebrating 30 years in the Philippines. And while the times have changed, one thing has remained the same: love for Toyota. In commemoration of this landmark milestone, Toyota Motor Philippines wants you to share the best parts of your Toyota journey with the world. In turn, you stand to win some pretty cool stuff.
Filed Under:
News,
Toyota Corporate
August 31, 2018
MMDA Intensifies Crack Down on Illegally Parked Vehicles
Starting today, August 31, 2018, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority or MMDA will start issuing citation tickets to illegally-parked vehicles, specifically on the so-called “Mabuhay lanes” to clear alternative routes of obstruction.
The Europe-Only Nissan Navara N-Guard Looks Pretty Slick
Remember the Nissan Navara EnGuard Concept? A one-off concept truck made to operate in some of the world’s harshest and most extreme environment? Well, Nissan finally brought it into production (sort-of).
Filed Under:
News,
Nissan Navara,
Pick-Up
The 2019 BMW Z4 Brings Forth a New Era for the Roadster
Don’t adjust your screens: this is the all-new BMW Z4. Transforming itself from awkward tanning machine to a car of dynamic proportions, the Z4 is BMW’s new evocative two-seater roadster that brings BMW M Performance-levels of handling and precision with sophisticated design and high-tech equipment.
Filed Under:
BMW Z4,
News,
Sports Car
Ford Now Using Drones to Improve Factory Safety
Imagine if a simple innovation suddenly allowed you to carry out an arduous, but essential, chore in a fraction of the time it would normally take and without the safety risks of working at height.
Filed Under:
Ford Corporate,
News,
Safety
Hino Turns Over Five Mixer Trucks to Cebu Link Joint Venture
Hino Motors Philippines (HMP), the exclusive distributor of Hino trucks and buses in the Philippines, through its dealer, Hino Cebu, recently supplied five mixer trucks to Cebu Link Joint Venture (CLJV).
Filed Under:
Hino Corporate,
News
Mitsubishi Philippines Offers Cabin Air Filters for Just P 500.00
Here’s some good news for Mitsubishi Strada and Montero Sport owners. From tomorrow, September 1 until November 30, 2018, Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) is offering the cabin air filter at a 58 percent discount.
Filed Under:
Mitsubishi Corporate,
News,
Service
August 30, 2018
This Ultra-Rare Ferrari Sold for P 3.75 Billion
With just 39 examples built, the Ferrari 250 GTO is one of the rarest and most valuable cars on earth. And at a private sale that just happened recently, that reputation looks to be more than intact as an example sold for a record USD 70 million (~ P 3.755 billion)—the highest price ever paid for a car.
Filed Under:
Ferrari Corporate,
News
The 2018 Volvo XC60 Steers Automatically to Keep You Away from Trouble
Volvo’s new premium midsized SUV, the XC60 is now available in the Philippines. Featuring three new advanced driver assistance features, it keeps the car and its occupants out of trouble when they least expect it.
Filed Under:
Luxury SUV,
News,
Volvo XC60
August 29, 2018
Ford Philippines Officially Launches 2019 EcoSport (w/ 15 Photos, Specs)
Saints be praised: Ford has finally ditched the maligned Power Shift dual clutch automatic transmission in the 2019 EcoSport, as we reported last week. Along with a conventional 6-speed automatic, Ford’s “Made for the Urban Jungle” sub-compact SUV gets a slew of exterior, interior, and feature upgrades that give more ammunition to battle the increasingly competitive segment.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Ford EcoSport,
Sub-Compact SUV
All-New Ford Mustang Delayed Until At Least 2021
Do you love the current-generation Ford Mustang? Good. Because Ford just said that its replacement will be delayed by at least a year.
Filed Under:
Ford Mustang,
News,
Sports Car
Caltex and Robinsons Mark Third Year of Partnership
Caltex, marketed by Chevron Philippines, Inc. (CPI), and Robinsons Rewards Card (RRC), loyalty card of the Robinsons Retail Holdings Inc. (RRHI), celebrate the third year of one of the country’s most-successful customer loyalty programs with a limited-edition Justice League collectibles promo which can be redeemed until October 15, 2018.
Filed Under:
Caltex,
Chevron Corporate,
Fuel,
News
August 28, 2018
Honda Cars Philippines Tops J.D. Power Customer Service Index for Second Year in a Row
Honda Cars Philippines tops the J.D. Power 2018 Philippines Customer Service Index (CSI) for the second year in the row. Out of a 1,000-point scale, Honda Cars Philippines ranked first with an overall score of 823.
Filed Under:
Honda Corporate,
J.D. Power,
News,
Service
Car Registration Fees May Go Up 5 Percent in 2019
Private car owners won’t be getting a break from the Duterte Administration any time soon. With the TRAIN Law already making the price of new vehicles and fuel much more expensive than before, the Department of Financing is now toying with the idea of increasing Motor Vehicle registration fees starting next year.
Filed Under:
News
Are You a Loyal Mitsubishi Owner? You Can Get the Montero Sport GLS A/T at P 180,000 Off!
Being a loyal Mitsubishi owner sure does have its perks and this time, you can get additional discount if you’re in the market for a brand-new Montero Sport.
Filed Under:
Mitsubishi Corporate,
Mitsubishi Montero Sport,
News
Meet Enzy & Friends, Kia Philippines's Way to Remind You About PMS
Kia, through distributor Columbian Autocar Corporation (CAC) is finding fun and innovative ways to spread the word on the benefits of regular Preventive Maintenance Service (PMS).
Filed Under:
Kia Corporate,
News
Review: 2018 Peugeot 3008 GT Line 2.0 TDI
Peugeot is now singing a different tune. After trying to go against the likes of Subaru and Mazda, they’re now going upmarket; basically, filling the white space between mainstream and premium brands—a gap left wide open with Volkswagen’s decision to go south with their pricing. It’s a ballsy move for sure, but one that suits the unconventional French brand. Leading the charge is the Peugeot 3008—the 2017 European Car of the Year and one of the finest compact crossovers of any price point available today.
Filed Under:
Compact SUV,
Driver's Seat,
Peugeot 3008
August 27, 2018
Experiencing Central Luzon in the Volkswagen Santana, Lavida, and Tiguan
The Philippines has declared August as “buwan ng wika,” a month-long celebration of the Filipino language. Of course, it’s only fitting that Volkswagen, a brand revitalized with a more affordable roster of vehicles, brought its Santana, Lavida, and Tiguan on its first-ever road trip through Pampanga, Nueva Ecija, and Bulacan.
Filed Under:
Feature,
Travel,
Volkswagen Lavida,
Volkswagen Santana,
Volkswagen Tiguan
7th Philippine International Motor Show 2018 Gears Up
The Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines Inc. (CAMPI) brings back the biennial Philippine International Motor Show or PIMS.
11th Cebu Auto Show Slated on September 14-16, 2018
Worldbex Services International, the country’s leading events and expositions organizer in the Philippines, presents the highly-anticipated return of the Visayas’s biggest automotive event: the Cebu Auto Show (CAS). Conceived as a regional installment of the Manila International Auto Show (MIAS), CAS is now on its 11th year and unites the Visayas markets’ top automotive companies and distributors for 3 days in September.
August 26, 2018
The Bugatti Divo is Made for Corners
Modern Bugatti hypercars, be it the Chiron or its predecessor, the Veyon are chastised for being only good in a straight-line. Well, that’s all set to change with the Divo—a Bugatti made for corners.
Filed Under:
News,
Sports Car
Liza Soberano is the New Face of the Mitsubishi Mirage G4
Actress Liza Soberano joins the Mitsubishi Motors Philippines (MMPC) family as the official face of the Mirage G4 sedan.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Mitsubishi Mirage G4,
News,
Sub-Compact
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