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June 10, 2019

UPDATED: Mazda Philippines Begins Rolling Out Its Apple CarPlay and Android Auto Kit

UPDATE: Mazda cautions owners from trying to DIY this kit (6/12).

The time has come. After Mazda announced that Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support is going to be made available to older vehicles last year, Mazda owners in the Philippines can now avail of the kit at all authorized dealerships nationwide.

Pop quiz: what’s the most powerful production 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine? If you think it’s something from Japan likes Subaru or Honda, think again. The answer is Mercedes-Benz.

Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC), the country’s leading maker and distributor of trucks and commercial vehicles, became the first to turnover Class 3 modernized public utility vehicles (PUVs) to Metro Comet Transport Cooperative.

As The Covenant Car Company, Inc. (TCCCI), celebrates its tenth year as the exclusive distributor of Chevrolet automobiles and parts in the Philippines, they awarded the hard work and excellence of their dealers at the 2018 Chevrolet Grandmasters.

Own a Foton for as Little as P 5,800 per Month

Thinking of a dependable business partner? Foton Philippines has you covered with their “Kayang-Kaya” promo this month. Showering buyers with big savings and discounts, you can own a brand-new Foton for as little as P 5,800 per month in amortization.

Honda Cars Philippines is greeting the rainy season by showering would-be customers with affordable deals that run until June 30, 2019. This is also your last chance to get your dream Honda before the carmaker raises their prices effective July 1, 2019.

If you need to install child safety seat in cars, the best bet would be a Subaru. This comes as the US-based Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) released their annual LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) ratings.

Hino Breaks Ground for New Laguna Dealership

Hino Motors Philippines (HMP), recently marked the start of a new dealership in San Pablo City, Laguna with a groundbreaking ceremony. The exclusive distributor of Hino trucks and buses in the country further expands its network south of Manila with this dealership in San Pablo City.

At the recent celebration of the Land Transportation Office’s 107th Founding Anniversary, one vehicle stood out as a shining example of the Modern Public Utility Vehicle or PUV: the Foton F-Jeepney.

Despite the uphill challenge facing electrified vehicles in the country (both in the form of hybrid electric and battery electric vehicles), Chris Ward, the newly installed President of Coventry Motors Corporation thinks the time is right for Filipino motorists to adopt the technology.

If you’ve been checking social media, it’s impossible to have missed a photo or two or ten of the all-new 2020 Toyota Supra at the Clark International Speedway. After outing its arrival its arrival at the Batangas Port last week, Toyota’s BMW-based flagship sportscar will be doing the rounds with the one-make Vios racecars this weekend.

Toyota Announces Plans to Accelerate Electric Vehicle Development

After shunning Battery Electric Vehicles or BEVs for quite some time for its Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) technology, Toyota is now ready to join the electric bandwagon and they’re going to do it at a very brisk pace.

Nissan, the Philippines’ third largest automaker in automotive sales, is partnering with Shell Fuels to give customers in the Philippines a chance to win free fuel for five years. The initiative is part of several customer-focused activities developed by the two global brands.

Vios Racing Festival Heads to Clark for Round 1 of Toyota Vios Circuit Championship

Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) continues the waku-doki of the Vios Racing Festival by taking the race back to its roots at the Clark International Speedway. Catch the action this weekend as celebrities, car clubs, Toyota owners, and motoring media take it pedal-to-the-metal in two exciting formats: Autocross Challenge and Circuit Championship. Admission is free, and gates open at 9AM of Saturday, June 8.

Toyota and Subaru are going to expand their close cooperation outside the 86/BRZ model with the announcement that they will jointly develop a new platform dedicated to battery electric vehicles (BEVs) for midsize and large passenger vehicles. In addition, they will develop a new compact BEV SUV model for sale under each company’s own brand.

As the worldwide debut of Mazda’s revolutionary Skyactiv-X nears, the carmaker has finally released its official power and fuel economy figures.

AC Industrials, an Ayala Company adds a new automotive brand to its portfolio: Maxus. The commercial vehicle brand with British origins, Maxus finally arrives after its vehicles were spotted doing extensive testing around the country. Initially, they are bringing in the G10 family MPV and the V80 van.

The planned merger of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) with Renault is off after Nissan refused to back the proposal that would have created the third largest carmaker in the world.

2019 Honda CR-Vs Faces Global Recall for Sudden Airbag Deployment

Honda is recalling 137,000 2019 CR-Vs globally for airbags that can suddenly and unexpectedly deploy. The carmaker says there have been six instances of unwarranted airbag inflations leading to three injuries.

If Michelin and Chevrolet had their way, tire punctures will become a thing of the past. After debuting their airless wheel technology as a concept, the French tiremaker is now moving to a real-world testing environment.

Nissan is giving its Navara some “blink and you’ll miss it” upgrades for 2019. The changes, limited to increasing this pickup’s overall performance has already debuted in Europe and should make its way to the rest of the world shortly thereafter.

Jaguar today announced that Ian Callum, Director of Design, is to leave his position at the company after two decades heading up Jaguar Design. Julian Thomson, currently Creative Design Director, has been appointed to the role of Director of Design, effective July 1.

Motul/Autoplus-Cleanfuel Racing Shines in First Leg of 2019 Formula V1

Formula V1 staged its first leg at the Batangas Racing Circuit with a total of 17 cars piloted by the country’s best drivers vying for championship points.

If you rely heavily on Grab to get to and from work, get ready for longer waits and higher surge prices starting Monday, June 10. The ride hailing giant says they’ll be deactivating 20 percent of their active driver partners.

With the launch of the new Aftermarket Premium Ceramic brake pad, Brembo continues to push the boundaries of braking technology. Whether it be for racing in Formula 1, providing solutions for the top automotive manufacturers, or offering affordable replacement brake parts for the everyday driver, Brembo remains the number one name in brakes.

Volvo Cars, a leader in automotive safety, is teaming up with top Swedish sports and safety brand POC for a series of world-first crash tests of bike helmets against cars as part of a groundbreaking new research project that aims to further protect cyclists.

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June 10, 2019

UPDATED: Mazda Philippines Begins Rolling Out Its Apple CarPlay and Android Auto Kit

You Think the Japanese Make the Most Powerful 4-Cylinder Engines? Think Again

Isuzu Philippines is First to Turnover Class 3 Modern Jeepney

Chevrolet Celebrates 10 Years Under The Covenant Car Company by Awarding Best Performing Dealers

June 9, 2019

Own a Foton for as Little as P 5,800 per Month

Drive Home a Brand-New Honda for as Low as P 14,000

Need to Transport Kids? Best Do It in a Subaru

June 8, 2019

Hino Breaks Ground for New Laguna Dealership

DOTr Officials Impressed with Foton's Modern PUV: the F-Jeepney

Jaguar Land Rover Thinks Philippine Premium Segment Will Go Electric in 3 Years

There's Something Weird with the Philippine Spec Toyota Supra

June 7, 2019

Toyota Announces Plans to Accelerate Electric Vehicle Development

Nissan Philippines and Shell Fuels Unite to Deliver Exciting Customer Initiatives

June 6, 2019

Vios Racing Festival Heads to Clark for Round 1 of Toyota Vios Circuit Championship

Toyota and Subaru to Jointly Develop A New All-Electric Compact SUV

Mazda Officially Announces Power, Fuel Economy Figures of Skyactiv-X Engine

Ayala Automotive Brings Maxus to Philippine Market with Prices Starting at P 1.190M (w/ Brochure)

Nissan Blocks Fiat Chrysler's Planned Merger with Renault

June 5, 2019

2019 Honda CR-Vs Faces Global Recall for Sudden Airbag Deployment

Chevrolet Will Have Airless Puncture-Free Tires by 2024

Spot the Difference: Nissan Updates Navara for 2019

Jaguar's Award-Winning Designer Leaves Company After 20 Years

June 4, 2019

Motul/Autoplus-Cleanfuel Racing Shines in First Leg of 2019 Formula V1

Grab Philippines to Deactivate 20 Percent of Driver-Partner Force on June 10

Brembo Philippines Launches Premium Ceramic Brake Pads

Volvo Helps Develop World's First Car-Bike Helmet Crash Test