November 25, 2018
TNVS Rides Will Now Be More Entertaining and Rewarding
IDOOH Philippines and Voyager Innovations Inc. announced their strategic partnership to utilize each other’s market-leading technology services.
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News
Subaru Withdraws from Japan Car of the Year 2018-2019 Selection
There will only be 9 finalists running for the coveted Japan Car of the Year 2018-2019 as Subaru made a shock announcement of withdrawing its Forester from contention.
Filed Under:
Car Awards,
News,
Subaru Forester
November 22, 2018
Foton Opens in La Union
The year may be coming to a close, but Foton Motor Philippines, Inc. (FMPI) has continued to expand their dealer footprint with the official opening of their newest dealership in Bauang, La Union.
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Dealerships,
Foton Corporate,
News
Toyota Motor Philippines Announces New Recall of Prius Models
After having to recall 82 Prius models due to a fault with its wiring harness, Toyota Motor Philippines has announced a new recall. This time, Toyota’s gasoline-electric hybrid has been hit with a problem concerning its Power Management ECU.
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News,
Recall,
Toyota Corporate,
Toyota Prius
Nissan Sacks Carlos Ghosn
Nissan’s board of directors has met today and as expected, sacked Carlos Ghosn as their Chairman and Representative Director. Greg Kelly has also been discharged as Representative Director as well.
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Carlos Ghosn,
News,
Nissan Corporate
Mercedes-Benz Philippines Ushers In New Era of Luxury with 2019 A-Class (w/ Specs)
Auto Nation Group, the official distributor of Mercedes-Benz in the Philippines introduces a new era in luxury: the all-new 2019 A-Class.
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Car Launch,
Luxury Car,
Mercedes-Benz A-Class,
News
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto Arrives for MY2014 and Up Mazda Models
UPDATE: Mazda Philippines is now offering this to Philippines models as well (6/10/2019).
After showing off Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on its 2019 models, Mazda has finally answered the prayer of owners everywhere: Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are coming to older models as well.
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Mazda Corporate,
News,
Technology
Chevrolet Philippines Brings in 2019 Corvette Stingray (w/ Specs)
In celebration of the Chevrolet Corvette’s 65th anniversary, The Covenant Car Company, Inc. (TCCCI), the exclusive distributor of Chevrolet vehicles in the Philippines, announces the arrival of America’s supercar into the country. The 2019 Corvette is now available for reservation at all Chevrolet dealerships nationwide with customer deliveries starting in the first quarter of 2019.
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Car Launch,
Chevrolet Corvette,
News,
Sports Car
Harley-Davidson of Manila to Hold Open House to Showcase 2019 Models
After announcing the availability of its 2019 line-up, Harley-Davidson of Manila is holding an open house to showcase the brand’s full motorcycle range as well as accessories and gear starting this Saturday, November 24 at both their EDSA Greenhills and Shangri-La Fort showrooms.
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Events,
Harley-Davidson Corporate,
Motorcycle,
News
Your Next Car Maybe at at the Auto Auction Lot
Fancy getting a car this Christmas? Instead of heading over to a car dealership, maybe it’s time to consider going to an auction instead.
BMW Motorrad Reinforces Ties with Ibero Asistencia
SMC Asia Car Distributors Corp. (SMCACDC), the official importer and distributor of BMW Motorrad in the Philippines, recently renewed its partnership with roadside assistance provider Ibero Asistencia.
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BMW Corporate,
Motorcycle,
News
Did Nissan Orchestrate Their Own Chairman's Very Public Arrest?
The impending ouster and arrest of Nissan’s Chairman Carlos Ghosn has taken a dramatic twist: the whole thing might have been carefully choreographed by the Japanese automaker’s management.
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Carlos Ghosn,
News,
Nissan Corporate
November 21, 2018
The Ford Troller T4 is an Extremely Off-Road Capable SUV
While the world awaits the 2020 Ford Bronco, to tide you over, here’s the closest thing we have at the moment: the Troller T4.
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Compact SUV,
News
Commercial Vehicles Carry Hyundai Philippine Sales in October 2018
Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI), the official distributor of Hyundai vehicles in the country, experienced a new high in 2018 as October sales reached 3,578 units. A strong start to the fourth quarter of the year, October saw the brand grow 9.6 percent compared to October 2017.
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Hyundai Corporate,
News,
PHL Auto Industry
UPDATED: Nissan's Disgraced Chairman "Stole" Money Enough for 317 GT-Rs
UPDATE: Renault keeps Ghosn as its Chairman (11/21).
The House of Carlos Ghosn is quickly unraveling as
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Carlos Ghosn,
News,
Nissan Corporate
2019 Honda Accord Arriving in ASEAN After All
Our friends at Auto Info Thailand says that the all-new 2019 Honda Accord is making its ASEAN debut at the upcoming Thailand Motor Expo 2018.
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Executive Car,
Honda Accord,
News
The 2018 Chevrolet Corvette is Almost in Manila
After months of teasing (and then silence), The Covenant Car Company Inc., has announced that the Corvette will be making its public debut this weekend. The exclusive distributor of Chevrolet vehicles in the country says it will form the centerpiece of their annual Chevrolet Motorama event.
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Chevrolet Corvette,
News,
Sports Car
Everyday Extraordinary: A Second Look at the 2018 Mazda6 Sports Wagon
If there’s one carmaker that does design well, it’s Mazda. Since the introduction of their KODO design in 2012, they have steadily proven to be a contender when it comes to delivering class and elegance, as well as consistent driving performance. These elements are present across the product categories, not just in the coveted MX-5. In fact, their Jinba-Ittai or horse-and-rider-as-one philosophy manifests itself strongly even in their executive car offering, the Mazda6 Sports Wagon (read the in-depth review, here).
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Driver's Seat,
Executive Car,
Mazda 6
November 20, 2018
This is Subaru's First-Ever Plug-In Hybrid
Subaru has finally showed off the brand’s first plug-in hybrid vehicle: the 2019 Subaru XV Hybrid. Arriving first for the US market by the end of the year, the Subaru XV Hybrid marries real all-wheel drive capability with a fuel-efficient hybrid package.
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Compact Crossover,
News,
Subaru XV
Review: 2018 Toyota Vios 1.3 E Prime A/T
It’s hard to get excited about driving the Toyota Vios; it is, the quintessential commuter car after all. However, there’s also no doubting its contribution to Toyota Motor Philippines’s bottom line. And among all the Vios variants, it’s the 1.3-liter that’s most important. Therefore, it’s time to cast all prejudice aside and find out if the 2018 Vios is all it’s cracked up to be.
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Driver's Seat,
Sub-Compact,
Toyota Vios
Jaguar Just Built a F-Type Convertible Rally Car
Jaguar is celebrating 70 years of its sportscar heritage by developing a couple of F-Type Convertible rally cars. However, don’t be going to your nearest Jaguar showroom just yet.
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Jaguar F-Type,
Motorsports,
News,
Sports Car
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.
Filed Under:
Motorcycle,
News,
Tires
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.”
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Carlos Ghosn,
News,
Nissan Corporate
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.
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Events,
Motorcycle,
News,
Track Day
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.
Filed Under:
NCAP,
News,
Safety,
Sub-Compact,
Suzuki Swift
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.
Filed Under:
News,
PHL Auto Industry,
Suzuki Corporate
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