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January 14, 2019

Mazda MX-5 Stays True to Motorsports Heritage by Winning 8-Oras ng Pilipinas

The near-stock MX-5 ND of Car Porn Racing once again took top honors at the 8-Oras ng Pilipinas endurance race held last December at the Clark International Speedway. The team composed of racing veterans Allan Uy, Tyson Sy, Carlos Anton, and international race driver Angie King, raced the MX-5 to 4th Over-all, 3rd in the RP Class and first in both the FM1 and FM2 race production classes as it went wheel to wheel with 31 other cars on the grid.

Admittedly, the stigma attached to the term, “Made in China” is still hard to shake off. But while that may be true for cars made there before, companies such as SAIC Motor Corporation has since made great strides in both design and engineering.

The 2019 Singapore Motorshow set out to impress, with brands unveiling some of the latest in hybrid and electric car technologies. Subaru set the bar in showcasing, for the first time in the ASEAN region, the all-new Forester e-BOXER—the petrol-electric hybrid model of its bestselling SUV.

Alonso to Race 2019 Indy 500 with Chevrolet Power

Two-time Formula 1 champion Fernando Alonso will compete in the 2019 Indianapolis 500 in a McLaren Racing entry powered by Chevrolet’s 2.2-liter twin-turbocharged direct-injected V6 IndyCar engine. The Chevy engine has powered the defending winner of the Greatest Spectacle in Racing and three Indy 500 winners since its 2012 IndyCar Series introduction.

Look at this and weep. This is what Japanese tuner Mugen has in store for the Civic Type R. Mugen has always developed parts and cars that usually go hand-in-hand with Hondas, but their new RC20GT—revealed at the 2019 Tokyo Auto Salon is tough to swallow.

For more than 20 years, Pilipinas Shell has been dedicated to improving the lives of professional drivers through their loyalty programs. And to make it even better, their loyalty card has gotten bigger with the all-new Shell GO+ card, rewarding not just its members but their families as well.

Nostalgia is in full swing over at Subaru of America as they’ve taken the covers off their 2019 motorsports livery—one that marks the return of the signature blue-and-gold color scheme of the 1990’s.

Last November 2018, Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI), the official Philippine distributor of Hyundai vehicles, celebrated the graduation of the pilot batch of 45 Hyundai Dream Centre Philippines (HDCP) scholars alongside partners Hyundai Motor Company (HMC) and Plan International at the Hyundai Logistics Center in Calamba, Laguna.

Lexus is using the world-stage to determine if it’s worthwhile to give the world another drop-top model. Since the end of the IS C in 2015, the Japanese luxury brand had gone without a halo convertible in its line-up. If public reaction is positive that may change with the LC Convertible concept.

When you think of “best-selling car in Japan,” the Toyota Corolla or Prius still come to mind. Well, you’ll be surprised that another brand and model has successfully taken that crown in 2017. That honor belongs to the Nissan Note.

The MG HS Will Change Your Perception of "Made in China" Forever

Meet the MG HS—the SUV that’ll forever change your perception of the words, “Made in China.” Designed and built by SAIC Motor’s passenger car division under its MG brand, the MG HS is similar in size to the likes of the Subaru Forester and Mazda CX-5. Yet, because of its technological advancements, it’s being pitched more as an alternative to something a class higher.

Using its new Skyactiv-Vehicle Architecture, Mazda has found a way to make it stiffer and safer while still shaving off weight in the process. Their answer: the world’s first cold-stamped vehicle parts made of 1,310 MPa-class high-strength steel. It will be used in all upcoming models starting with the all-new 2019 Mazda3.

Ford Shows Off All-New 2020 Explorer (w/ 21 Photos)

Ford today introduces its all-new 2020 Explorer: a complete redesign of America’s all-time best-selling SUV that now features more power and space, and smart new technologies to help tackle life’s adventures.

It may look like the same old Nissan Leaf launched last year, but the small “e+” badge at the back signifies something special: a new powertrain that offers additional power and range.

Mazda is Launching a 30th Anniversary Limited-Run MX-5

The North American International Auto Show or NAIAS hasn’t even started yet and Mazda is looking straight to February to unveil a special MX-5: the MX-5 30th Anniversary Edition.

Is your car’s registration due to be renewed soon? Are you unlucky enough that you still don’t have your permanent plate number yet? Well, the LTO has a reminder for you: follow the uniform temporary plate number design or else your car won’t be allowed for registration.

Improved riding experience for commuters and better driving conditions for drivers summarized the first few months of rollout of modern jeepneys. These are the findings of Hino Motors Philippines (HMP), exclusive distributor of customized Hino trucks and buses in the Philippines, which visited the Pateros-Fort Bonifacio Transport Service and Multi-Purpose Cooperative (TSMC) and Taguig Transport Service Cooperative (TSC) a few months after endorsing Hino modern jeepneys to the cooperatives in support of the government’s Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP).

Ford is dropping its Employee’s Pricing shtick for something much more relatable: zero percent interest.

UPDATE: With LTO saying that around 200 doctors being able to sign up for the LTO IT system, the agency says that medical certificates can now be submitted electronically again. (1/13).

The LTO’s directive of allowing only electronically-generated medical certificates from accredited doctors and clinics has hit a snag. Plagued with delays in the application and renewal of driver’s licenses and student’s permits during the first 2 days of its implementation, the LTO says they’ve begun accepting manually-generated medical certificates until further notice.

It’s like a scene from the future. Hopping down in front of the SAIC Intelligent Plaza in cosmopolitan Shanghai, the streetscape is eerily quiet. As the Shanghainese enjoy the perks of owning an electric vehicle, the rush hour traffic didn’t have the usual sounds or smells of gasoline or diesel engines. It’s hard to imagine, but this is China undergoing a major transformation.

In a a day or so, Subaru will be unveiling its first-ever hybrid vehicle for the ASEAN region: the Forester powered by the new e-BOXER engine. Arriving 6 months since the conventional model debuted in Taiwan (and a few weeks ahead of its official Philippine launch), the Forester e-BOXER has the potential to re-write history as the Japanese carmaker aims to deliver cars made under the philosophy of “Enjoyment and Peace of Mind.”

This Hyundai is Now Part of the Million-Mile Club

In just five years, a delivery driver from Olathe, Kansas drove her 2013 Hyundai Elantra one million miles. Farrah Haines is a proud Hyundai owner who drives about 200,000 miles (321,868 kilometers) a year delivering auto parts and products.

Porsche says that certain current-generation Panamera vehicles need to be brought into workshops to re-program its electric power steering system.

Not to be outdone by sister company Hyundai’s move to use Korean boyband BTS to promote its Palisade SUV, Kia announced that they’ve found a new partner with all-female K-pop supergroup BLACKPINK. Kia will be the title sponsor for the group’s 2019 World Tour.

It’s not every day you get to drive a car even before its distributor had the time to lay down a strong brand presence. Typically, a carmaker would first establish its brand first before showing off, let alone, get people to drive any of their products. Instead, MG, through their new distributor, The Covenant Car Company, opted to do the opposite. Are they implying that they have strong faith in products like the 2019 ZS; that even with no established market presence, can speak for itself?

Mitsubishi Philippines Can Extend Your Vehicle's Warranty for Free

If you’re a Mitsubishi owner and diligent enough to follow the prescribed Preventive Maintenance Service (PMS) schedule, here’s some good news for you: you may be eligible for an extended warranty.

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January 14, 2019

Mazda MX-5 Stays True to Motorsports Heritage by Winning 8-Oras ng Pilipinas

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3 Intriguing Things about the Subaru Forester e-BOXER

January 13, 2019

Alonso to Race 2019 Indy 500 with Chevrolet Power

Stare at this Mugen Civic Type R and Weep

Shell Introduces GO+ Loyalty Card for Professional Drivers

Subaru to Race Iconic Blue-and-Gold Colors Once More

Hyundai Dream Centre Pilot Batch Graduates

Lexus Wants You to Decide If They're Building Another Convertible (w/ 9 Photos)

This Car Overtook the Toyota Prius as Japan's Best-Selling Car

January 11, 2019

The MG HS Will Change Your Perception of "Made in China" Forever

Mazda Has Found a Way to Make the 2019 Mazda3 Stiffer Yet Lighter Than Before

January 10, 2019

Ford Shows Off All-New 2020 Explorer (w/ 21 Photos)

The Nissan Leaf e+ Can Do 458 Kilometers Between Charges

January 9, 2019

Mazda is Launching a 30th Anniversary Limited-Run MX-5

LTO Mandated Temporary Plates Needed for Registration Renewal

Modern Jeepneys Uplift Commuter Experience Says Hino

Ford is Offering the Everest at 0% Interest for 4 Years

UPDATED: LTO Suspends Electronic-Only Medical Certificates; Blames Clinics, Motorists for Delays (It's Back)

Innovation Puts MG and SAIC in the Driver's Seat

6 Things You Need to Know About the Subaru e-BOXER System

January 8, 2019

This Hyundai is Now Part of the Million-Mile Club

Porsche Announces Recall for Panamera

Kia Wants to Reach the K-pop Generation with Partnership with BLACKPINK.

Review: 2019 MG ZS 1.5 Alpha

January 7, 2019

Mitsubishi Philippines Can Extend Your Vehicle's Warranty for Free