A more luxurious interior and a three-pointed star for a badge aren’t enough to save what’s basically a tarted up Nissan Navara. A report coming out of Europe says the Mercedes-Benz X-Class is not long in this world.
July 18, 2019
Goodbye, Mercedes-Benz X-Class
A more luxurious interior and a three-pointed star for a badge aren’t enough to save what’s basically a tarted up Nissan Navara. A report coming out of Europe says the Mercedes-Benz X-Class is not long in this world.
July 17, 2019
Will You Pay P 203,000 More to Have Your Car Hand-Assembled?
How much of a premium are you willing to pay to say that your Acura (Honda’s premium car division) is built off the same line that exclusively makes the NSX supercar? Well, if you don’t mind paying an extra USD 4,000 (~ P 203,440), there’s the ultra-exclusive TLX PMC Edition.
BPI Family Savings Bank Calls on Dealers to Make Car Ownership Easier
BPI Family Savings Bank (BFSB), the country’s largest savings and thrift bank, called on car dealers for stronger and more harmonious relations with banks to help more Filipinos realize their dream of owning a car.
Excelsior Continues Re-Fleeting with Isuzu Trucks
During a formal ceremony, Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC), the country’s leading assembler and distributor of trucks, turned over to Excelsior Custom Brokerage a brand-new Isuzu EXR QL Tractor Head at the latter’s main office at Imus City, Cavite.
July 16, 2019
You'll Be Required to Attend a Road Safety Seminar as the LTO Moves to a Point-Based System
The Land Transportation Office or LTO is now rationalizing driver’s licenses and one of the key takeaways here: be ready to attend a road safety seminar prior to your renewal. The news comes out after the LTO published the Implementing Rules and Regulations of Republic Act 10930.
Isuzu's Modern PUV Will Now Ply Las Piñas, Paranaque, and Alabang
Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) announces its latest PUV turnover to the Alabang Transport Service Cooperative or ATSC. With 24 units of Class 2 Modern PUVs turned over, this marks one of the largest single turnovers yet in the government’s PUV Modernization Program.
The Ford Ranger Scores Best Quarterly Sales Performance Ever
Ford Philippines announced the tally of its second quarter sales this year. The American carmaker says they have sold 5,667 vehicles, driven by an all-time record quarterly performance of the Ranger pickup truck.
This Guy Paid P 107 million for His 2020 Toyota GR Supra
How much are you willing for a 2020 Toyota Supra? While some enterprising dude has already tacked on a P 350,000 mark up, how does a cool P 107 million sound? Well, that’s how much John Staluppi paid for his Matte Storm Gray unit.
Review: 2019 Kia Stinger GT
What is the power of a brand? That’s the biggest question surrounding the 2019 Stinger GT, Kia’s undeniable halo car. Priced at P 940,000 above the brand’s second most expensive offering, the Grand Carnival EX, the Stinger stretches what anyone thinks of Kia. Still, after all’s said and done, it’s a tour-de-force in many ways, but most importantly, it’s a fresh devil-may-care-attitude amidst an automotive world market driven by bean counters and spread sheets.
July 15, 2019
Foton Philippines's More Powerful Gratour MiniVan Can Handle Whatever Life Throws at It (w/ Specs)
Since its introduction in the Philippine market in 2015, the Foton Gratour MiniVan has been a choice of first-time car buyers who wanted something that scores high in functionality, while still being light on the pocket. This year, Foton Philippines is adding more power and features to the Gratour MiniVan making it better equipped to handle business, pleasure, and whatever else life throws at it.
Its Pouring Deals This July Thanks to Mitsubishi Motors Philippines
Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) is offering irresistible deals on several of its vehicles during this rainy season with the Downpour Deals promo. Owning a brand-new Mitsubishi is easier with available financing plans that’s easy on the wallet.
A Bad Pothole May Cause Some Toyota Rush SUVs to Deploy Their Curtain Airbags
Toyota Motor Philippines is issuing a recall for 12,124 Rush SUVs which have been found to have an inappropriately programmed airbag control module.
Vehicle Importers See Vehicle Sales on Upward Trend in First Half of 2019
The Association of Vehicle Importers and Distributors (AVID) reports that its members showed a slight recovery in vehicle sales in the first six months of 2019. Sales during the first half of the year reached 43,333 units—a one percent increase over the same period last year.
July 14, 2019
The Chevrolet Trailblazer Perfect Edition II Sounds Like a Sequel We Can Get Behind On
After coming up with a tacky 4th of July Edition, Chevrolet’s product planning people need to redeem itself. Well, another Thailand market model may do just that, and this is one upgrade we can sort-of get behind on.
Hyundai Philippines Sales Grow 9.1 Percent
Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc., the exclusive distributor of Hyundai passenger cars and commercial vehicles in the country sustained its strong recovery in the first half of 2019 as they see sales rise 9.1 percent to 17,654 units compared to 16,181 units over the same period last year.
Maxus Philippines Holds First Road Show; Offers Low Downpayment Options
Maxus Philippines expands its customer reach starting July 15 with a mall display and showroom event as well as special offers.
Ford and Volkswagen Deepen Ties on Pickup Trucks, EVs, and Autonomous Driving Tech
Ford and Volkswagen are deepening their global alliance in order to improve their competitiveness and cost and capital efficiencies. The tie-up includes Ford using Volkswagen’s all-electric MEB platform, Ford taking the lead on developing a new global pickup platform, and both companies investing in autonomous driving technologies.
There Will be a Second-Generation Nissan Juke and This is Our First Look
When Nissan launched the Kicks sub-compact SUV, it was assumed that time was up for the odd-looking Juke which occupies the same segment. Well, that doesn’t seem to be the case as Nissan is teasing a second-generation model, and it looks to be as funky as ever.
July 12, 2019
Internal Documents Show Ford Knew That PowerShift Dual Clutch Transmission was Flawed
History is now repeating itself for Ford. After battling image/design issues (and losing) in the 1970s with the Pinto, the American carmaker is now finding itself doing pretty much the same thing, this time with the Fiesta and Focus’s flawed dual clutch transmission.
Goodbye, Volkswagen Beetle
After its multi-generational run as a brand mainstay and global automotive phenomenon, the Volkswagen Beetle is ending production. Produced for 81 years, the final car, produced by Volkswagen de Mexico—a Denim Blue coupe—will live on display at Volkswagen’s local museum in Puebla.
Lalamove Partners with SeaOil for Loyalty Card Program
Lalamove, the leading on-demand delivery app, has signed a partnership with Seaoil, the country’s leading independent fuel player. Through the partnership, more than 30,000 Lalamove partner drivers in Luzon and Cebu will be given an exclusive co-branded VIP Club card.
This Toyota Prius May Not Require Any Refueling, Charging Ever
From the get-go, solar cells and battery-electric vehicles seem like a match made in heaven: you park a car out in the sun, and it gets charged; it lessens the need to put up too much charging infrastructure, benefiting people who have an 8 to 5 job. Thankfully, Toyota’s now putting that on a trial run with their Prius Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle.
Autosweep RFID Provides More Convenience, Security, and Help During Emergencies
Autosweep RFID has made traveling through SLEX, Skyway, NAIAX, MCX, STAR Tollway, and TPLEX a whole lot easier thanks to its cashless and contactless payment system. And while Intelligent E-Processes Technologies Corporation (IETC), the Electronic Toll Collection service behind Autosweep has come up with a document-less Autosweep RFID to Go, they still are advising motorists to upgrade to Autosweep RFID Premium to get maximum benefits.
Hyundai's Mobile Cancer Diagnostic Clinic Completes First Medical Mission
Last October, Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc., (HARI) in partnership with the UP-PGH and UP-PGH Cancer Institute launched the first mobile diagnostic clinic that’s specially designed to diagnose breast cancer. Today, the “Alagang Breastfriend” Mobile Diagnostic Clinic successfully completed its first medical mission.
July 11, 2019
This Special Edition Colorado is Everything That's Wrong with Chevrolet
Sometimes you have to wonder what’s going on inside Chevrolet’s marketing department. With GM scaling back on their Thai operations which may result in longer gaps between product updates, Thai product planners are left in a pickle on how to come up with fresh, new offerings. Their response? Throw a barbecue party and launch a Colorado 4th of July Edition. Why? Because ‘Murica (apparently).
UD Trucks Launches Croner Medium-Duty Truck
Leading Japanese commercial vehicle brand UD Trucks launched the all-new Croner through its exclusive dealer, Prime Quest Transport Solutions, Inc. A wholly-owned subsidiary of Volvo Trucks, UD Trucks has been an innovation leader in smart logistics solutions. The all-new Croner is their all-new medium-duty truck that’s specially targeted for its growth markets across Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and South America.
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