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December 18, 2018

Review: 2018 Nissan GT-R

Sitting a mere 110 millimeters off the ground and having a twin turbo V6 engine mounted front midship, everyone thought I’ve lost my mind: was I was seriously going to daily drive a 2018 Nissan GT-R for a full week amidst the Christmas rush? Hell, yeah. And you know what? Aside from the fact that it garners attention anywhere it goes, this here is a very capable commuter car.

Under Ayala, Kia Philippines Aims for 10,000 Unit Sales in 2019

AC Automotive, Ayala Corporation’s automotive business company operating under AC Industrials (ACI), has announced that it will officially re-launch the Kia brand in the Philippines on January 30, 2019. This was formalized during a round table where Kia Philippines President Mr. Manny Aligada laid down the plans for the Korean automotive brand, the distributor of which was taken over by AC Automotive formally last December 5.

Continuing its winning streak of being among the world’s best in service skills and technical knowledge, Isuzu Philippines team of service technicians was again hailed Grand Champion of Category B: Euro 4 and below Emission Class Regulation at the conclusion of the Isuzu I-1 Grand Prix World Technical Competition last December 6 at the Isuzu Monozukuri Service Training Center in Fujisawa, Japan.

Is Disgraced Chairman Carlos Ghosn a victim of power play within Nissan? Arrested for underreporting his compensation last November 19, a follow up report by Automotive News says that the timing of his arrest could be connected to Nissan CEO Hiroto Saikawa trying to protect his job.

Recognizing traffic and limited transportation options (including the lack of Grab units lately), Grab Philippines is augmenting this with the Grab Christmas Express service. The free bus and jeepney ride service will ply high-demand locations from today until December 24, 2018.

UPDATED: Ford Philippines Just Teased the 2019 Everest

UPDATE: Ford just took down the photo from their Instagram account (12/15).

Saturdays are typically slow when it comes to automotive news, but leave it to Ford Philippines to drop us a very big surprise: the 2019 Ford Everest.

The Cleanest Fuel in the Philippines Comes from Caltex

Caltex announced the results of a borescope test conducted in October of this year wherein regular use of its fuels resulted in an engine intake valve cleanliness score of 9.7 out of 10 across Asia, and 9.8 out of 10 in the Philippines.

It’s worked for MINI before, so there’s no harm in trying it for the Nissan GT-R as well. Starting today, Nissan High Performance Center (Nissan Quezon Avenue) is giving all buyers of the GT-R supercar an automatic trip to Japan during the picturesque Cherry Blossom season.

Automotive publication Wards has released its coveted 10 Best Engines list for 2019 and it shows, more than ever, the trend towards electrified powertrains.

Happy Birthday, Volkswagen DSG

A drive revolution celebrates its birthday: 15 years ago, Volkswagen introduced the first dual clutch gearbox (DSG) for large-scale production. More economical and sportier than any automatic gearbox before it, the DSG was deemed the “automatic transmission for the modern age.” The DSG changed the way gears were shifted, particularly in the compact class. To date, more than 26 million Volkswagen owners globally have opted for the dual clutch gearbox.

The Hyundai Motor Group shuffled their management as the company seeks to accelerate change and implement fresh, new ideas amidst weakening sales in the U.S. and China. All in all, 17 top executives were reassigned across the group including both Hyundai Motor Co. and Kia Motors Corporation.

McLaren has announced a long-term partnership with an unlikely mobile phone company: OnePlus. Commemorating their “shared passion for speed,” a new device was unveiled: the OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition.

After using its Pajero to compete in one of the world’s most grueling rallies, Mitsubishi is ready to switch nameplates and use its Eclipse Cross for the 2019 edition.

Aston Martin has been tightlipped about the Valkyrie’s extraordinary powerplant, but now, the carmaker has revealed some tidbits about this Cosworth-developed V12 engine.

Keen to continue expanding its reach in the country in line with its commitment of Total Support to customer needs across the country, Hino Motors Philippines (HMP), the exclusive distributor of Hino trucks and buses in the Philippines, opened a new dealership south of Manila.

In the market for a brand-new Montero Sport, Strada, Mirage, or Mirage G4? Well, now is the right time to buy. Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) is offering their best-sellers with irresistible offers from now until December 29, 2018.

Get the Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class SUV at P 500,000 Off this Christmas Season

Tick off that dream car on your Christmas list as Mercedes-Benz Philippines offers as much as half a million pesos discount off its midsize luxury SUV, the Mercedes-Benz GLE, for the entire month of December, giving you an all-star treat this Christmas season.

We all knew that the upcoming 2019 Jimny is one great-looking SUV, but now, the experts have concurred. Suzuki announced that its all-new Jimny just won the 2018 Good Design Gold Award in Japan.

Audiophiles, rejoice. Just in time for Christmas, Blaupunkt Philippines is holding a December sale where buyers can save up to P 5,800.

Yes, You Can Buy this P 60-Million Nissan GT-R

If the P 7-million Nissan GT-R and P 13-million GT-R NISMO are too ordinary for you, then you should consider the ultra-limited-edition GT-R50 by Italdesign. Shown already in prototype form, Nissan has confirmed that they’re now taking orders for the seven-digit supercar.

Ford Philippines announced that November retail sales increased 16 percent from previous month to 1,891 vehicles.

“Simplify, then add lightness.” That was the principle that guided Colin Chapman in founding Lotus Cars. And while Chapman may have only thought of applying that thinking to exotic hand-built sportscars, there’s one commuter car that adheres to this philosophy, and because of that has come out as the best sub-compact hatchback out there: the 2018 Suzuki Swift.

Toyota Motor Philippines Launches All-New 2019 Camry (w/ 17 Photos, Specs)

After some teasing, Toyota Motor Philippines formally launches the much-anticipated full model change of its flagship midsize sedan, the all-new 2019 Toyota Camry. Underpinned by Toyota’s New Global Architecture (TNGA), the 2019 Camry exudes extraordinary from all vantage points imaginable: an overhauled exterior geared towards “Sensual-Smart Confidence”, an ergonomic interior which prioritizes both driver and passenger comfort, and an unmatched array of performance and safety features.

Cebu-Based Mechanics are Country's Best Motorcycle Mechanics

Castrol Philippines recently concluded its 2018 Partner for Life program, crowning Cebu-based mechanics from Super Racing Cycle Enterprise as the 2018 Castrol Super Mechanics. Their achievement marks a convincing back-to-back win for mechanics based in the Queen City of the South.

If you’ve been putting off serving your (older) Subaru for the entire year, here’s some good news for your: aftersales discounts.

The best-selling Electric Vehicle in the world, the Nissan Leaf is finally in the ASEAN market. Making its debut at the Thailand International Motor Expo 2018, the Leaf’s arrival to the region fulfills the Japanese carmaker’s promise to bring in their all-electric hatchback within the 2018-2019 Japanese Fiscal Year (April 2018-March 2019).

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December 18, 2018

Review: 2018 Nissan GT-R

December 17, 2018

Under Ayala, Kia Philippines Aims for 10,000 Unit Sales in 2019

Isuzu Philippines Technicians are World's Best

Was Carlos Ghosn a Victim of a Nissan Power Play?

Grab Philippines Offers Bus Service to Alleviate TNVS Shortage

December 15, 2018

UPDATED: Ford Philippines Just Teased the 2019 Everest

December 14, 2018

The Cleanest Fuel in the Philippines Comes from Caltex

Buy a Nissan GT-R, Tour the Factory in Japan for Free

Here's the 10 Best Engines for 2019

December 13, 2018

Happy Birthday, Volkswagen DSG

Hyundai Shuffles Management to Accelerate Change

McLaren and OnePlus Team Up on New Smartphone

Mitsubishi Brings Eclipse Cross Dakar Racing

Aston Martin Valkyrie's Engine Revs to 11,100 rpm (w/ Video)

Hino Opens Cavite Dealership

Select Mitsubishi Montero Sport Variants Go Back to Pre-TRAIN Prices This Christmas

December 12, 2018

Get the Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class SUV at P 500,000 Off this Christmas Season

2019 Suzuki Jimny Recognized as Year's Best Design

Save Up to P 5,800 on These Blaupunkt Items this Christmas

December 11, 2018

Yes, You Can Buy this P 60-Million Nissan GT-R

Ford Ranger Sales Surge 60 Percent in November

Review: 2018 Suzuki Swift 1.2 GL M/T

December 10, 2018

Toyota Motor Philippines Launches All-New 2019 Camry (w/ 17 Photos, Specs)

December 9, 2018

Cebu-Based Mechanics are Country's Best Motorcycle Mechanics

Motor Image Pilipinas Gives Out-of-Warranty Customers Special Perks This Week

Nissan Leaf Arrives in ASEAN Market