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January 21, 2019

Toyota Hilux is Proven as World's Toughest Pickup Truck as It Wins Dakar Rally


Toyota Hilux has triumphed with a milestone first victory in the world’s most grueling rally, Dakar.

January 18, 2019

UPDATED: Here's Everything We Know So Far about the 2019 Strada's Philippine Specs


UPDATE: Mitsubishi Motors Philippines just launched it for the Philippine market (1/26).

Two months after its global unveil in Thailand last November, Mitsubishi Motors Philippines is gearing up for the launch of the 2019 Strada next week. While they’ve been largely mum about the local details, here are some things we’ve gathered about Mitsubishi’s latest offering.

Yes, You Can Now Buy a Hyundai Veloster N in the Philippines


At the Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) last year, Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI) showed off 4 product offerings including the second-generation Veloster. Then, HARI brought in a single variant—the Veloster Turbo which is powered by a 204-horsepower 1.6-liter T-GDI engine. Of course, enthusiasts will be enthusiasts and wanted the proverbial forbidden fruit: the Veloster N. Thankfully, HARI is listening and has delivered—the Veloster N is in the Philippines.

Did Nissan Just Admit That the GT-R is Now 10 Years Old?


As the world comes to grip with the newest Facebook fad—the “10 Year Challenge,” did Nissan just remind people that its iconic sportscar, the R35 GT-R turned a decade old? Take a judge for yourself, but this was posted on Nissan Philippines’s official Facebook page:

January 17, 2019

BMW Philippines is Cutting the Price of the 3 Series by Up to P 790,000


BMW Philippines says luxury need not be expensive. From today until January 31, 2019, SMC Asia Car Distributors Corporation is slashing price of its 3 Series sedans.

This China-Made Kia is One of the Cars Ayala's Unboxing in 2 Weeks


After Kia Philippines revealed a rather peculiar art installation at BGC, we just had to dig more on what possible cars new distributors AC Industrials could possibly bring in. Checking out Kia Philippines’s new official website (it was down last December), it revealed a couple of clues on what vehicle they could be unboxing at the end of this month.

Subaru is Going Digital with New Showroom Design


The launch of the Subaru EyeSight and the preview of a new Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality system last year was just the tip of the iceberg for what Motor Image has planned to improve the overall customer experience. In Singapore, the company revamped their showroom to allow customers a self-guided tour of the different Subaru vehicles on hand.

January 16, 2019

Care to Guess What's Inside the Kia Box?


Anticipation is high with Kia’s re-launch under Ayala-owned AC Industrials. Previously, Kia Philippines President Mr. Manny Aligada said that 3 “never before seen” vehicles will be showcased during the brand’s re-launch at the end of this month.

Hagerty Predicts 2004 Subaru WRX STI is a Future Collectible


Hagerty, the largest insurance agency for collector cars in the U.S. revealed its annual list of later-model cars that are “on the move.” This means these 10 vehicles have slid the usual slope of depreciation and are starting to climb once again in value. If kept in great condition, they’re poised to be future collectibles.

It's Official: Ford and Volkswagen are Teaming Up for Upcoming Pickup Truck


It’s official: Ford and Volkswagen are teaming up with a global alliance that will see them try to leverage their company’s respective strengths in order to boost their competitiveness in a rapidly changing automotive industry.

Is This 2000 Honda Civic SiR Worth P 2.45-million?


Has the Philippines reached peak JDM too? In the US, mint condition Toyota Supras and Honda Civic Sis have started to command big bucks to the point that they equal or surpass the sticker price of their modern-day counterparts. It seems this trend may be starting in the Philippines too.

2020 Toyota Supra vs 2019 BMW Z4: By the Numbers


Now that Toyota has finally removed the wraps off the 2020 Supra after what seemed like a ka-zillion years of teasing, comparisons against other sportscars would be inevitable. In this round, we’re comparing the Supra against its sister car, the 2019 BMW Z4. Plus, we’re also throwing a curve ball and mixing in the smaller Toyota 86 and similarly-priced Nissan 370Z NISMO to see how everyone stacks up. Let’s begin.

Mazda Philippines to Recall Selected 2015 BT-50 Pickup Trucks


While Ford Philippines has opted to contact its owners quietly about a recall concerning defective door latches, Mazda Philippines is announcing that the Ranger’s mechanical twin—the BT-50 is affected by the same problem.

Ford Philippines Sales Drop 36 Percent in 2018


Ford Philippines’s consecutive year of record sales ended in 2018 as retail sales dropped to 23,571 vehicles from 2017’s high of 36,623. This 36 percent drop year-on-year can be attributed to the implementation of the TRAIN or revised new vehicle excise tax in 2018.

January 15, 2019

Hyundai's "JANpacked" Promo Offers Two-Months Free Amortization


There’s nothing more thrilling than welcoming the New Year with a new you. The bigger the change, the better, because it proves that you have the power to reinvent yourself and lead the life you want. The good news is, you can blow everyone’s minds away with your biggest change yet this 2019: driving in a brand-new Hyundai. And what better way to own one than with Hyundai’s “JANpacked” promo that’s fully packed with even simpler, easy-to-own packages to get you hitting the city and the outdoors with style in no time.

2020 Kia Telluride is Big, Boxy, and Bold (w/ 9 Photos)


Its sister brand, Hyundai may be promoting the Palisade SUV as a luxurious and refined 7-seater crossover, but Kia is heading the opposite direction with the Telluride. The largest Kia ever, the Telluride is meant for the big expanses of the U.S.

The 2020 Ford Explorer ST is Faster Than a Range Rover Sport (w/ 13 Photos)


When Ford showed off the 2020 Explorer SUV a few days ago, there was one variant that’s noticeably missing: the Explorer Sport. Well, just in time for the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), the American carmaker dropped a bombshell in the form of a 400-horsepower SUV: the Explorer ST. This, ladies and gentlemen, is the Explorer Sport’s replacement.

Ford Just Built the Quickest Production Mustang, Ever: the 2020 Shelby GT500 (w/ 21 Photos)


The horsepower wars between American muscle cars remain at full swing with Ford showing off the all-new 2020 Shelby GT500—the quickest, most high-performance Ford Mustang ever.

Toyota Motor Philippines is Bringing Back the "XE" Badge for Vios


Toyota Motor Philippines is adding a new variant of the Vios sub-compact sedan as a response to the Filipino consumer’s need for a no-frills automatic: the Vios XE. Slated to be unveiled at Toyota’s Media Thanksgiving Party next week, the XE marks the return of Toyota’s storied XE moniker which last saw action in the Corolla pre-2001.

Subaru STI S209 Makes More Power Than Ever Before (w/ 21 Photos)


Subaru and STI’s S-line products have been forbidden fruits outside of Japan. Well, that’s all changed with the introduction of the first-ever S-line—the S209 for the U.S. market. As an STI-built Subaru, the S209 carries on the lineage set forth by the S201 to S208 in that it receives power, handling, and aerodynamic upgrades that set it apart from the “regular” WRX STI.

The 2019 Toyota Avanza Looks Pissed Off (w/ 11 Photos)


With the hoopla surrounding Toyota’s other small 7-seater, the Rush, you’d think they would have forgotten about the Avanza, right? Well, fear not as there’s yet another fresh for 2019—one that bring with it a rather complex-looking front-end.

Hyundai Kona is North American SUV of the Year 2019


After winning a handful of design awards (and our very own Top 5 Picks of 2018), the Hyundai Kona is adding yet another trophy to its cabinet: the 2019 North American Utility of the Year.

I'm Not Digging the 2020 Toyota Supra (w/ 21 Photos)


So the world gets an all-new Toyota Supra. Yay. Hurray. Nothing to see here, so move along. After countless concept cars, teases, spy shots, unintentional reveals, and all—I’m pretty underwhelmed at the final result. Sure, some of us will get a kick out of some 1990s nostalgia, but that’s all the all-new Supra really is: nostalgia. It’s the JDM New Beetle, honestly.

Review: 2019 Mazda CX-9 FWD Touring


This is a drive seeking redemption. The last time I had the CX-9, the experience wasn’t as smooth sailing as I’d hope. Mazda’s beautiful 7-seater SUV was marred by its fancy Skyactiv-G Turbo as its temperature rose on the way up to Baguio. Now, almost a year after (and some technical explanation as to what happened), can the entry-level CX-9 vindicate its fancier AWD Touring (now Signature) sibling?

January 14, 2019

Lexus Goes All Hardcore with 2020 RC F and RC F Track Edition (w/ 17 Photos)


Lexus is definitely embracing a more hardcore sporting image with the fresh for 2020 RC F coupe and its more sinister sibling, the RC F Track Edition. Extensively updated with better aerodynamics, reduced weight, retuned suspension, and enhanced styling, the RC F and RC F elevate Lexus to a new level of performance and refinement.

Hyundai Wants to Make a Car That Can Walk (w/ Video)


Currently, it’s unimaginable, but Hyundai thinks future cars could be capable of walking; that’s right, walking. On legs. Like a dog or a horse. It’s insane, but that’s exactly what the Hyundai Elevate concept vehicle does.