PT Gajah Tunggal Tbk, one of the largest integrated tire manufacturers in Southeast Asia, launches its all-new Zeneos Victuro Racing Tire.
November 20, 2018
Zeneos Victuro Racing Tire Launched for Philippine Market
PT Gajah Tunggal Tbk, one of the largest integrated tire manufacturers in Southeast Asia, launches its all-new Zeneos Victuro Racing Tire.
November 19, 2018
The Man Who Saved Nissan is Now Under Arrest
He may have been the man who helped save Nissan, but now Carlos Ghosn has been arrested in Tokyo over alleged misconduct involving “significant acts of misconduct.”
Ducati Open Trackday Brings in World Superbike Champion Carlos Checa
Ducati Philippines has announced that Ducati MotoGP rider and World Superbike Champion Carlos Checa will be in the Philippines for the Panigale V4 Experience which will be held at the Clark International Speedway this November 21 to 23, 2018.
2018 Suzuki Swift Scores a 4-Star Safety Rating at ASEAN NCAP
The all-new 2018 Suzuki Swift scored a solid 4 out of 5 stars in its ASEAN NCAP safety test. This test is significant for the locally available Swift since the variant tested by ASEAN NCAP, the GL, mirrors exactly the Philippine spec model.
November 18, 2018
Suzuki Philippines Sales Remain Strong in Q3 2018
Consistent with its performance during the first two quarters of the year, Suzuki Philippines (SPH) finishes the third quarter with yet another strong showing, enabling the company to post 6 percent sales growth for the first nine months of the year compared with the same period in 2017.
Honda CR-V Bags 2 Major Awards at ASEAN NCAP Grand Prix Awards 2018
The 2018 CR-V has won two major safety-related awards at the ASEAN NCAP Grand Prix Award 2018 cementing the first-ever 7-seater diesel SUV from Honda’s reputation for safety.
Isuzu and Shell Sign Partnership
Isuzu Philippines Corporation and Shell Philippines signed a partnership that gives free fuel to all Isuzu buyers.
Chevrolet's FNR-CarryAll Concept Previews Future SUV Design
Chevrolet is spreading the Camaro influence to other products in its portfolio. Showed off in China, the Bowtie Brand presented its latest “Find New Roads” or FNR Concept, the FNR-CarryAll.
November 17, 2018
China's Highest-Quality, Safest Car Brand, GAC, Arrives in the Philippines
Guangzhou Automobile Motor Corporation or GAC Motor is finally in the Philippines after it appointed Legado Motors, Inc. (LMI) as its exclusive distributor.
Toyota Motor Philippines to Launch All-New 2019 Camry this December
About a year after its global unveil in the US, the all-new Camry is slated to arrive in the Philippines this December. This has been confirmed with the first official teaser released by Toyota Motor Philippines just today (see below).
Petron Sends Off Philippine Team to Rainforest Challenge Grand Finals
Petron Corporation proved its commitment to Philippine motorsports anew as it sends off the country’s representatives to the Rainforest Challenge (RFC). Considered to be the most extreme off-road competition and the ultimate challenge for 4x4 enthusiasts, the Philippine team will compete against 30 other teams from Asia, Europe, and the Americas. The finals will be held from November 23 to December 5, 2018 in Kelantan, Malaysia.
November 16, 2018
This is the Toyota Corolla We'll Likely Get (w/ 15 Photos)
Toyota unveils the all-new 2020 Corolla sedan simultaneously at the Guangzhou International Automobile Exhibition in China and in the United States. The new model delivers enhanced performance achieved by the GA-C platform, and an active, energetic appearance.
Hyundai Group Invests Additional US$ 250 Million in Grab
Hyundai Motor Group and Grab Holdings Inc. (Grab), Southeast Asia’s leading O2O (online to offline) mobile platform, announced an agreement under which Hyundai Motor Company (“Hyundai”) and Kia Motors Corporation (“Kia”) will invest an additional US$250 million (P 13.15 trillion) into Grab and establish a partnership to pilot EV programs across Southeast Asia.
Honda to Revive Passport Nameplate for All-New 2019 SUV
Honda is reviving the Passport nameplate for its all-new mid-sized 5-seater SUV that’s made to slot between the CR-V and Pilot. Set to make its global debut at the 2018 LA Auto Show, Honda showed off a teaser photo showing the new Passport’s on- and off-road abilities.
Harley-Davidson Philippines Announces 2019 Line-Up with Revised Prices
Harley-Davidson Motor Company announces its 2019 model year lineup to serve the growing demand among Philippines motorcycle enthusiasts. Effective today, Sportster motorcycle models are priced from P 650,000, while the recently-refreshed Softail models start at P 1,100,000.
Isuzu to Expand to Calapan Soon
Isuzu Philippines Corporation signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with Mina de Oro Motors Inc. to establish a new dealership in Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro.
Pickup Trucks Hold Value the Longest in the Philippines
According to data released by one of the world’s leading classifieds platform, OLX, if resale value is an important consideration in purchasing a car, go for a pickup truck.
LTO Mulls Idea to Certify Road Worthiness Through Modification Service Centers and Providers
After a backlash regarding the LTO’s crackdown on modified vehicles, the Department of Transportation is now recommending an accreditation process for “modification service centers/providers.”
November 15, 2018
Mazda Says Beauty is a Universal Language
“Did you see the new Mazda3?” asked Yasushi Nakamuta, General Manager of Mazda Design Division, the moment we sat down. Referring to a string of spy shots floating around the internet, we nodded in agreement. “What do you think of it?” Sounding like a trick question, we answered once more in the affirmative and added that the spy shots probably don’t do the car proper justice. “Ah, yes,” Nakamuta-san continued. “You still haven’t seen a lot.”
The Third-Generation, 2020 Kia Soul is Upon Us
Kia is giving its unique and funky Soul crossover a global debut at the upcoming LA Auto Show.
Gono Shines in Philippine Motorsports Anew
Luis Gono shone once more in local motorsports at two very different disciplines.
Foton Philippines Adds to Gratour Family with the Gratour TM and Gratour iM6 (w/ Specs)
Foton Philippines is adding two new additions to its Gratour line with the market preview of the Gratour TM and Gratour iM6.
Michelin Tires Now Available at Mitsubishi Dealers as Part of Aftersales Service
Michelin tires and Mitsubishi Motors Philippines have joined hands to make after sales service at Mitsubishi service centers much more convenient for customers.
November 14, 2018
Mazda Wants to Inspire People with Their Design
Mazda’s decision to put evocative design as one of its cornerstones has paid off. Their KODO: Soul of Motion, together with Skyactiv technology and Jinba-ittai has enabled them to grow 50 percent in terms of retail sales in the ASEAN region in the past 4 fiscal years. Given their meteoric rise, everyone is excited with what comes next.
Duterte Moves to Suspend Second Round of Fuel Excise Tax
It looks like motorists will have a bit of a reprieve come January 1, 2019 as President Rodrigo Duterte has approved the suspension of the second round of excise tax on fuel.
MACC Chooses Volkswagen Santana as Mobility Partner
MAN Automotive Concessionaires Corporation (MACC) has just recently become the third company in the Philippines, after CW Home Depot and Diamond Rent-A-Car, to choose the Santana sub-compact sedan for its corporate fleet.
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