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January 30, 2019

Kia Philippines Launches Opening Salvo: the 2019 Soluto Sub-Compact Sedan (w/ 17 Photos, Specs, Video)

Under its new distributor AC Industrials, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ayala Corporation, Kia unboxed the first of three all-new vehicles slated to hit the Philippine market in 2019. The Kia Soluto—a sub-compact sedan exported from Kia’s joint-venture with Dongfeng will see battle in the sub-B-segment category with a starting price of just P 625,000.

As the Philippine automotive industry stumbled 15 percent in 2018 due to a perfect storm of rising inflation, higher fuel prices, and the implementation of the revised excise tax on new vehicles, Nissan Philippines managed to see sales rise 40 percent last year—the only manufacturer to exhibit a double-digit sales growth.

The SUVification of Mitsubishi continues with the announcement of their newest concept crossover that promises to “carve up its own niche.”

HARI Foundation, Inc. (HFI) Chairman Richard L. Lee paid tribute to his Lasallian roots and affirmed his personal advocacy for innovation in the sciences with the launch of the Richard L. Lee Engineering and Technology Block.

After a strong 2018, Nissan celebrated the start of the new year by reaffirming the brand’s position as one of the leaders in the automotive industry.

JM Far East Inc., the Philippine exclusive distributor of Falken Tires, has launched the newest range of Falken high-performance and all-terrain Tires: the Wildpeak M/T 01, Wildpeak A/T3W, and Azenis FK510-SUV.

The Overland Xpo is all set for its 3rd installment this February 2 to 4, 2019 with over 100 4x4 vehicles joining. The Overland Xpo, organized by Overland Philippines, will be held at the heart of Zambales.

From betting on hybrids to betting on pure electrics. Toyota has announced that it is entering into a joint-venture with Panasonic to establish a new company that will be making batteries for next-generation electric vehicles or EVs.

UPDATED: Is Hyundai Philippines Going to Douse Kia's Party with the Reina?

UPDATE: Check out the launch story and full specs here (01/31).

It looks like Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. or HARI is about to throw a spanner into Kia Philippines’s much-anticipated car launch. Just today, HARI started teasing a new vehicle which will drop in on January 31, 2019—a day after Kia Philippines’s brand re-launch.

In recent years, there has been a steady growth in the subcompact and compact crossover category. The potential is real, with brands like Subaru coming out with the XV, Mazda introducing the CX-3, and even Jeep coveting a piece of the pie with the Renegade. One of the first players in this segment, Honda saw to it that the HR-V gets updated for 2019 with this one: the sportier-looking 1.8 RS CVT. And spending more than a week with it, it’s clear that the HR-V still has what it takes to standout of this crowded segment.

So the all-new 2019 Subaru Forester just dropped into Philippine shores and what’s the first collective reaction: where’s the turbo? Granted the first-ever Forester underpinned by the Subaru Global Platform performs amicably on everyday road conditions, there are still some who say, “It ain’t a proper Subaru without a turbo.”

The big nose trend over at BMW has begun. After the giant schnoz debuted on the X7 SUV, the same treatment can now be seen in their flagship 7 Series luxury sedan. Look beyond that unsightly fascia though, and BMW promises better luxury and more tech than ever before.

Many responded to the challenge, but only a few made it to the top. And for those who did, Isuzu Philippines Corporation has rewarded their skills, and efforts, with a well-deserved overseas trip.

The French car industry may not be as big as the ones from the U.S., Japan, Germany, or China, but they sure are proud of what they do.

Hyundai Philippines Announces Prices of All-New 2019 Accent

After previewing it last December, Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc., the exclusive distributor of Hyundai vehicles in the Philippines has finally dropped the prices of its all-new 2019 Accent sub-compact sedan.

On its 85th anniversary, Petron Corporation, the country’s number one oil company continued to uphold its commitment to ensuring the sustainability of the communities it serves.

Honda has confirmed that the global premiere of its new electric vehicle will be made at the Geneva Motor Show in March.

Disgraced former Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn was forced to resign at Renault in the wake of a financial scandal that has rocked the automotive industry. In turn, Renault has appointed Michelin boss Jean-Dominique Senard as its new chairman.

In the past five years, global battery-only electric vehicle (EV) sales have increased 23-fold, with 37 percent of South East Asian consumers now considering EVs for their next vehicle purchase. To actively support this growing demand for information on EVs, Nissan launched its first education video series to bust myths and bring more awareness around electric vehicles.

Toyota Motor Philippines revealed its annual performance and formally announced their major marketing efforts for 2019 at their media thanksgiving party.

With Subaru Philippines’s distributor, Motor Image pricing the all-new 2019 Forester so aggressively, it’s inevitable that at one point, parking lots will be filled with them (especially in Crystal White Pearl). So what’s an owner going to do to stand out? Why, dig into the Forester’s thick accessories catalog, of course!

Mazda Philippines Just Made the CX-5 AWD More Affordable Than the 2019 Forester

With fresh competition in the form of the all-new 2019 Subaru Forester, Bermaz Auto Philippines, the official distributor of Mazda vehicles in the country decided to slash the price off the all-wheel drive-equipped variants of the CX-5 compact crossover.

Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) officially unveils the New 2019 Strada two months after its global premiere in Bangkok, Thailand and a week after we got hold of its specs and prices.

This BAIC BJ20 Looks Like It'll Survive the Zombie Apocalypse

The BAIC BJ20 is already one compact crossover that looks like it’s built to go against carmageddon. Well, leave it to the folks at Bayan Auto, the official distributor of BAIC automobiles in the country, to go one step further and make it look like it’ll survive the zombie apocalypse.

In the recently released joint year-end sales report of the Truck Manufacturers’ Association (TMA) and the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines (CAMPI) for 2018, Isuzu emerged as the top-selling brand in the light duty truck (Category 3) segment, with total unit sales of 3,965 from January to December 2018, capturing 55.5 percent of the market share in that category.

Jaguar and Land Rover Offer P 750,000 in Discounts

Do what the Romans, or in this case, the Germans do. After the other luxury car brands started the year with heavy discounting, Jaguar Land Rover is now doing the same. Experience luxury and performance at its finest while savoring savings of up to P 750,000.

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January 30, 2019

Kia Philippines Launches Opening Salvo: the 2019 Soluto Sub-Compact Sedan (w/ 17 Photos, Specs, Video)

Nissan Philippines President Reveals Formula for Success

Mitsubishi's New Concept Could Signal a Pajero Replacement

Hyundai and De La Salle Engage in Partnership

Nissan Philippines Bucks Auto Industry Dip, Posts 40 Percent Growth in 2018

Falken Philippines Launches New SUV Tire Line

Over 100 Off-Roaders Will Embark on an Extraordinary Adventure This February 2-4, 2019

Toyota to Develop, Sell EV Batteries to Other Carmakers

January 29, 2019

UPDATED: Is Hyundai Philippines Going to Douse Kia's Party with the Reina?

Is There Still Room for Honda's HR-V: A Perspective on the 2019 Honda HR-V RS

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January 28, 2019

Hyundai Philippines Announces Prices of All-New 2019 Accent

Petron Celebrates 85 Years by Fueling a Sustainable Tomorrow

Honda is Showing Off Its First Production EV in March

Ghosn is Now Out of Renault, Saikawa Might Step Down from Nissan Too

Nissan Wants to Bust Myths on EV Ownership with Educational Series

Toyota Motor Philippines Reveals Annual Performance; Bigger Motorsports Program in 2019

Yes, You Can Spruce Up the 2019 Subaru Forester in STI Parts

January 26, 2019

Mazda Philippines Just Made the CX-5 AWD More Affordable Than the 2019 Forester

The 2019 Mitsubishi Strada Officially Launches for Philippine Market

January 25, 2019

This BAIC BJ20 Looks Like It'll Survive the Zombie Apocalypse

Isuzu is Philippines's Best-Selling Truck Brand in 2018

January 24, 2019

Jaguar and Land Rover Offer P 750,000 in Discounts