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July 30, 2019

Volvo Posts Best-Ever Global Sales Performance

Volvo Cars reports a record revenue for the first six months of 2019 of SEK 130.1 billion (~ P 698 billion), up from SEK 122.9 billion (~ P 659.44 billion) year-on-year and buoyed by the best first half-year sales performance in the company’s history.

This Purpose-Built Army Vehicle is Made to Look Like a Toyota Hilux

A few months ago, we ran a piece about the so-called “Toyota War.” You can read all the details for yourself here, but if you want the gist: it cemented the Hilux’s reputation as the unnoticed weapon of guerilla warfare. This leads us to the Navistar SOTV-B, a purpose-built military vehicle that happens to look like a previous-generation Hilux.

While the Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines or EVAP supports the City of Manila Mayor Isko Moreno’s drive to clean up and put order to Manila streets and the policy of DOTr (Department of Transportation) and DILG (Department of Interior and Local Government) to ban all tricycles plying national roads, the organization feels that an all-out e-trike ban is not necessarily the solution.

From action scenes, explosions, and Gerald Anderson, Toyota Motor Philippines is now introducing their new ambassadors: the Muhlach family.

Pre-production cars typically live a short, abused life. Used to sign off last-minute tweaks and tuning, and even abused on TV programs (and some blogs) for videos and photographs, they’re sent to the crusher after just a couple of years. That should have been the case with this Kia Stinger, but delays in the required paperwork gave birth to an unlikely project: a one-off track day version.

A new technology that could see tires generate electricity whilst driving is being developed by engineers in Japan. Falken’s parent company, Sumitomo Rubber Industries, together with Professor Hiroshi Tani of Kansai University, have developed the Energy Harvester that takes advantage of the buildup of static electricity, known as frictional charging, to produce power efficiently as the tire turns.

What began in 2016 as a regional deal has now evolved into an international alliance, as MG and top-flight English football club Liverpool FC have taken their partnership to the global level. This collaboration is expected to deliver mutual brand growth and awareness for both esteemed parties in several key regions around the world.

View From the Top: Toyota Philippines' Best-Selling Vehicles

Toyota has always been synonymous with quality and reliability. The brand has endeared itself to many Filipinos and the Philippine car market so much that It’s a fair certainty that you or someone close to you to has owned a Toyota in their lifetime.

At the sidelines of the Seltos global drive, Kia also brought us to an immersive brand experience center dubbed, Kia Beat360.

Update: Nissan Philippines replies to this report. See below (8/9).

Nissan may be winding down their assembly at the Sta. Rosa, Laguna plant soon. As the Japanese carmaker grips with operating profits that plunged 99 percent, CEO Hiroto Saikawa is now concentrating on cutting jobs and overhauling business to fast track their recovery. At the center? Sub-scale market assemblies that include the Nissan plant in Sta. Rosa, Laguna.

2020 Mitsubishi Montero Sport Embraces Futuristic Design with New Tech, Features

The current Mitsubishi Montero Sport is renowned primarily for its futuristic, out-of-this-world design. With the arrival of the refreshed 2020 model, Mitsubishi isn’t just fully embracing it design-wise, but is now adding cutting-edge tech to match the looks as well.

Samgyupsal. Black Pink. Finger hearts. Korean pop culture has invaded the Philippines in a very big way. So, it’s a surprise that their cars haven’t done the same. Though they’ve made in-roads in some segments—small budget cars and people movers to name two, they’re not household names yet. In life, changes happen in small, baby steps; once in a while though, a giant leap happens. For Kia, the Seltos is one of those times.

SMC Asia Car Distributors Corp., the official importer and distributor of BMW in the Philippines has announced the availability of its flagship BMW X7—the first Sports Activity Vehicle (SUV in BMW talk) to fuse agility and versatility with presence, exclusivity, and spaciousness.

Quick, what’s the car brand that brings a strong emotional attachment to its owner? Which brand delivers the most excitement? If you’re thinking, Porsche then you’re absolutely right.

It’s been a while since Mitsubishi stormed a world rally stage backed up by a factory racing team, so it’s understandable that Mitsubishi Motors Krama Yudha Sales Indonesia (MMKSI) is doing something extraordinary to keep that racing spirit alive: they’ve transformed the Xpander into a rally car.

After Chinese automaker Geely bought a 9.69 percent stake in Mercedes-Benz’s parent company, Daimler AG, a second Chinese automaker has now chipped in.

Renault is trolling Honda once again. After beating the Civic Type R’s record at the fearsome Nurburgring Nordschleife, the Megane R.S. Trophy-R has done it again, this time at the legendary Spa-Francorchamps circuit in Belgium.

Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI) participated at the Philippine Electric Vehicle Summit, underlying its support to the widespread adoption of electric vehicles in the country.

The Seltos is Kia Philippines' Last Unboxing of the Year

After much speculation, it’s now confirmed: the last Kia model to be unboxed this 2019 is not the Stonic, but the Seltos sub-compact crossover. Named after “Celtos,” the son of Hercules in Greek mythology, the Seltos is Kia’s new global response in the ever-growing small crossover segment.

Auto Nation Group, the official distributor of Mercedes-Benz in the Philippines, unveils the all-new 2019 Mercedes-Benz B-Class, redefining practicality, versatility, and safety while continuing to put emphasis on a sportier tourer identity. The Mercedes-Benz B-Class is the second vehicle to receive an update following the A-Class in 2018.

Foton Motor Philippines, Inc., (FMPI) is offering not one, but two flexible payment schemes under its Rain, Rain, Drive Away promo. Covering the Toplander SUV, TransVan, Traveller, Toano, and the Gratour Series, the fastest growing commercial vehicle brand in the country is offering either an all-in low-down payment or low monthly amortization schemes from now until September 30, 2019.

Mark your calendars: the refreshed Ford Everest is finally dropping in on the first week of August. After a false alarm last December and a lengthy delay heading to the market, the Philippines will finally receive the updated form of Ford’s 7-seater SUV.

Review: 2019 Suzuki Ertiga 1.5 GLX

There are some vehicles that were made to be more functional than stylish; utilitarian more than fashionable. The 2019 Suzuki Ertiga is one such car. Taking it at face value, its shape and size is designed to hold and move cargo, whether it be goods or people. While it won’t win any awards at being fashion-forward, it does make a dent in the utility department. Oh, and it gives you a surprisingly easy driving experience to boot. It’s a silent, efficient worker that does its thing with no frills and light thrills.

When Ayala Automotive took over the distributorship of Kia in the Philippines, one of the first promises they made was to turn around the business. After six months of operation, it seems they’ve done just that. And carrying the bulk of the work? The Soluto.

Before Nissan spun the GT-R into its own separate line, it was known as the Skyline GT-R. And with that, it’s a family of sporty front-engine, rear-wheel drive executive sedans. Though the Skyline is more recognized as an Infiniti (G or Q, depending on which particular model), that didn’t stop Nissan from giving it some serious muscle for 2019.

Motor Image Pilipinas’ annual Tanabata Festival is back, and with that comes great savings on your dream Subaru vehicle.

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July 30, 2019

Volvo Posts Best-Ever Global Sales Performance

July 29, 2019

This Purpose-Built Army Vehicle is Made to Look Like a Toyota Hilux

EVAP Says Manila E-Trike Ban Not Necessary

Toyota Teaches Us Why Dads Just Don't Trust Fuccboi Cars

Kia Creates 420-horsepower Stinger GT420

Falken Has Made Tires That Generate Electricity by Friction

MG is Now Official Global Car Sponsor of Liverpool FC

July 26, 2019

View From the Top: Toyota Philippines' Best-Selling Vehicles

The Kia Beat360 is a Must-Go in Seoul If You Love Cars and Coffee

UPDATED: Nissan May Close Its Sta. Rosa, Laguna Assembly Plant

July 25, 2019

2020 Mitsubishi Montero Sport Embraces Futuristic Design with New Tech, Features

First Drive: 2020 Kia Seltos 1.6 T-GDi

The First-Ever X7 is BMW Philippines's New Dimension in Luxury

Porsche is the Most Appealing Car Brand Says Owners

The Spirit of the Evo Lives on...in the Mitsubishi Xpander?

Second Chinese Automaker Buys Stake in Mercedes-Benz

Renault Just Trolled Honda Again by Stealing the Civic Type R's Spa Lap Record

Hyundai Heightens Awarness on Benefits of EVs

July 24, 2019

The Seltos is Kia Philippines' Last Unboxing of the Year

Mercedes Philippines Brings More Versatile, High-Tech B-Class (w/ Specs)

Foton's Rain, Rain, Drive Away Promo Offers Two Flexible Payment Options

The Refreshed 2019 Ford Everest is Arriving First Week August

July 23, 2019

Review: 2019 Suzuki Ertiga 1.5 GLX

Kia Philippines Played Its Cards Right and Shows Strong First Half 2019 Sales

The 2019 Nissan Skyline is a 400-Horsepower Sports Sedan That Can Drive Itself

Subaru Celebrates Tanabata Festival with Savings on the Forester, XV, and Outback