After being sacked by Nissan from his Chairman of the Board position last week, Mitsubishi Motors Corporation moved swiftly and has done the same and ousted Carlos Ghosn their Chairman and Representative Director.
November 26, 2018
Mitsubishi Follows Nissan's Lead and Fires Its Chairman
After being sacked by Nissan from his Chairman of the Board position last week, Mitsubishi Motors Corporation moved swiftly and has done the same and ousted Carlos Ghosn their Chairman and Representative Director.
Grab Will Now Penalize Riders Who Cancel on Their Drivers
Warring Grab users beware: the ride-hailing company is now introducing a “Passenger Time Out” feature which penalizes you for cancelling a ride.
Waze Can Now Integrate with CarPlay, Spotify, and More
Waze continues to innovate and now brings two new integration features: Apple CarPlay and Waze Audio Player into the latest version of the app.
November 25, 2018
First Drive: 2018 Mitsubishi Xpander GLS A/T
Approximately six months ago, Mitsubishi introduced the Xpander, a new-generation MPV that blends the best attributes of a traditional people carrier with that of an SUV. As the Philippines’s fastest growing segment volume-wise, it’s curious as to why it took a while for Mitsubishi Motors Philippines to come up with a proper shakedown for its new offering, round-the-block test drives notwithstanding.
Team Philippines Triumphs at Castrol Asia Pacific Bikes Super Mechanic Contest 2018
Team Philippines formed by Julius Maranga, Georekey Cantabaco, and Gabriel Hidalgo Jr., was crowned the Regional Champion of the Castrol Asia Pacific Bikes Super Mechanic Contest 2018 after their outstanding performance at the grand finale. Team Vietnam and team Malaysia were announced as the Runner-up and the Second Runner-up respectively.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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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