November 29, 2018
MG Philippines Holds Introductory Low-Down Promo
Driving home a brand-new MG is now made even easier with the Hello, MG! Introductory Promo—MG Philippines’s introductory low-down payment offering which runs until December 31, 2018.
Filed Under:
MG Corporate,
News
AutoPerformance Motorsport Aims for Win at 8 Oras ng Pilipinas
Over the last four endurance races, AutoPerformance Motorsport has amassed two class wins, four podiums, and two overall titles. After a surprise 3rd place finish in the 2016 Philippine Endurance Challege, the team and its BMW M3 has been perennial contenders, as well as record holders as the first ever non-Japanese car to win a Philippine endurance race, and the longest race distance accomplished. But one thing has eluded the team: a win in the 8 Oras ng Pilipinas which is held every December at the Clark International Speedway.
Filed Under:
Motorsports,
News
Suzuki Philippines Brings AFF Suzuki Cup 2018 to Bacolod
Compact car, outboard motor distributor, and motorcycle manufacturer Suzuki Philippines (SPH) further demonstrates its commitment to supporting the Filipino youth and upholding the Filipino pride, by bringing yet again the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) cup, the region’s biggest football tournament.
Filed Under:
Events,
News,
Suzuki Corporate
November 28, 2018
Playing the Evolution Game with the All-New 2019 Porsche 911 (w/ 13 Photos)
There’s no need to squint: you’re looking the eighth-generation Porsche 911. Still pretty much an evolution in design, Porsche says its new sportscar will continue to set the standard when it comes to sportiness. Oh, and it’s also helped by the more modern interior, increased tech, and innovative assistance systems.
Filed Under:
Los Angeles Auto Show,
News,
Porsche 911,
Sports Car
A New Era for Mazda Begins: This is the 2019 Mazda3 (w/ 26 Photos)
Having been impressed driving its prototype form last May, Mazda has finally pulled the wraps off its first seventh-generation model: the fourth-generation, all-new 2019 Mazda3.
Filed Under:
Compact,
Los Angeles Auto Show,
Mazda 3,
News
Nissan Starts Global Initiatives to Maximize EV Ownership
As the maker of the world’s best-selling battery electric vehicle or EVs, Nissan has envisioned a new way for owners to utilize their cars to store and share energy.
Filed Under:
Electric Vehicles (EV),
News,
Nissan Corporate,
Technology
The 2019 Honda Passport is a Sportier, 5-Seater Pilot (w/ 13 Photos)
The Honda Passport is back and as expected, it’s basically a chopped-up Pilot. Still, Honda promises a combination of “on-road refinement and off-road adventure capability.” Oh, and like all other Hondas, best-in-class interior room.
Filed Under:
Honda Passport,
Los Angeles Auto Show,
Mid-sized SUV,
News
Hella Wants You to Give the Gift of Safety This Christmas Season
With an average of 110,000 road crashes in Metro Manila alone, 40 of which are attributable to defective or faulty car parts, Hella—a leading European manufacturer of automotive parts wants you to give the gift of a safer ride this Christmas season.
Filed Under:
News
November 27, 2018
Subaru to Install Japan's Largest Captive Solar Power System
Subaru is going green with its plan to install Japan’s largest-scale captive-consumption solar power system at their Gunma Oizumi plant.
Filed Under:
News,
Subaru Corporate
How Much Does It Cost to Restore a First-Generation Mazda MX-5?
Part of their thrust to deepen the bond between car and driver, fourth-generation Mazda MX-5 Program Director and MX-5 Ambassador Nobuhiro Yamamoto flew into Manila to personally present the much-acclaimed MX-5 NA Restoration Service as well as a piece of great news.
Filed Under:
Mazda Corporate,
Mazda MX-5,
News
DAF Philippines Opens Showroom
DAF Philippines (DAF PH) held a soft launch of its new 600 square-meter showroom located along Pulo-Diezmo Road, Barangay Pulo, Cabuyao, Laguna. A short drive from the Southbound Tollgate along SLEX, the new showroom showcases DAF PH’s line of XF and CF trucks.
Filed Under:
DAF Corporate,
Dealerships,
News
GM to Cut Product Line, Close Down Factories Globally
General Motors has announced plans to cut its product portfolio and close down manufacturing facilities around the world in a bid to restructure itself for the future.
Filed Under:
Chevrolet Corporate,
News
Review: 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe CRDi GLS 2WD
Seventeen years ago, Hyundai launched an SUV called the Santa Fe—a cut-rate blob that did nothing to counter the notion that Korean cars were a little cheap. Fast-forward to the present and Hyundai has become a purveyor of award-winning vehicles that has helped it conquer the world. The 2019 Santa Fe is certainly a reflection of that progress, and a sign of better things to come.
Filed Under:
Driver's Seat,
Hyundai Santa Fe,
Mid-sized SUV
The First-Ever 2019 UX Crossover is Your Gateway to Lexus Ownership (w/ Specs, 25 Photos)
Lexus Philippines is offering a new gateway into the Japanese luxury brand with the introduction of their first-ever subcompact crossover, the UX. Made for the modern urban explorer, it blends fresh and contemporary style with luxury and dynamism.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Compact SUV,
Lexus UX,
News
November 26, 2018
Ford GT Comes to Petron Toy Car Collection
The second series of the Petron Limited Edition Toy Car Collectibles is just days away! Joining the line-up is the Ford GT which becomes available at participating Petron stations nationwide starting November 30 to December 15, 2018.
Filed Under:
Fuel,
News,
Petron Corporate
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.
Filed Under:
Carlos Ghosn,
Mitsubishi Corporate,
News
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.
Filed Under:
Grab Corporate,
News
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.
Filed Under:
News,
Technology,
Traffic,
Waze Corporate
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.
Filed Under:
Driver's Seat,
Entry-Level MPV,
Mitsubishi Xpander
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.
Filed Under:
Motor Oil,
Motorcycle,
News
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.
Filed Under:
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.
Filed Under:
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.
Filed Under:
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.
Filed Under:
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.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Luxury Car,
Mercedes-Benz A-Class,
News
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