August 6, 2019
How Much Has the Toyota Camry Changed in 15 Years?
Bold and modern — these are two words that best describe the 2019 Toyota Camry. As the brand’s iconic executive sedan, the Camry has withstood the test of time in terms of delivering both luxury and performance throughout the generations. But just how much has it evolved? For this review, we had the privilege of bonding with the current 2019 model and also taking a trip down memory lane to revisit its predecessor—15 years prior, to be exact, to the year when the big-body design was the talk of the town.
Filed Under:
Driver's Seat,
Executive Car,
Feature,
Toyota Camry
The Nissan Navara Black Edition is Made for Those Who Hate Chrome
Sick of chrome on your pick-up truck? Nissan’s got you covered with the limited-edition Navara Black Edition.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
News,
Nissan Navara,
Pick-Up
Parking the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Outdoors Can Give You Additional 1,300 Kilometers of Range
Hyundai is launching its first car fitted with a solar roof charging system: the Sonata Hybrid. Its application on this executive sedan will be the first of many Hyundai and Kia vehicles to offer this technology.
Filed Under:
Hyundai Corporate,
Hyundai Sonata,
News,
Technology
Do You Want Honda Cars Philippines to Bring in the Civic Hatchback?
Do you think Honda Cars Philippines should bring in the Civic hatchback? Apparently, the thought has crossed the company’s President and General Manager Noriyuki Takakura’s mind several times. Though nothing is set in stone yet, it’s not the first time he’s breached the possibility of bringing over the Civic Type R’s “warmer” sibling.
Filed Under:
Compact,
Honda Civic,
News
August 5, 2019
Here's Your First Official Look at Suzuki's New 3-row SUV: the XL6
With the popularity of small 7-seater MPVs being turned into SUVs, it was only a matter of time for Suzuki to join the fray. Well, the wait won’t be long as the compact car specialist is launching the XL6 on the third week of August.
Filed Under:
News,
Sub-Compact SUV,
Suzuki XL7
Yes, You Can Place an Order for This P 230-Million Pagani
If you happen to have P 230 million lying around, then you may be a candidate for one of 40 Pagani Huayra Roadster BCs. Not content by simply chopping off the roof, the Huayra Roadster BC reduces its weight, increases its power and aero, and adds even more unique styling details.
Filed Under:
News,
Pagani Huayra,
Sports Car
BMW's Decision to Axe the Z4 May Result in a Future Toyota Supra Engineered by Mazda
With BMW striving to cut its operating expenses, reports coming out suggest that they may be culling some of their niche products.
Filed Under:
BMW Corporate,
Mazda Corporate,
News,
Toyota Corporate
Is Kia Philippines Looking to Source More Products from China?
When Kia Philippines sourced the Soluto from China, it certainly raised some eyebrows. Will the Korean automaker start sourcing more models from there?
Filed Under:
Kia Corporate,
Kia Soluto,
News
August 4, 2019
Isuzu Breaks Ground in Tagum, Davao del Norte
Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC), the country’s leader in the commercial vehicle segment in the Philippines, is beginning the construction of its new dealership in Tagum, Davao Del Norte in line with the growing demands and expansion efforts of the company.
Filed Under:
Dealerships,
Isuzu Corporate,
News
Caltex Expands Presence in Tourist Destinations
Caltex, marketed by Chevron Philippines Inc. (CPI), continues to strengthen its presence in the country with the opening of three new service stations in Greater Manila Area. The three latest additions to Caltex’s continuously growing number of service stations are located in Batangas, Laguna and Bulacan all of which are strategic locations as they are well-known local tourist destinations.
Filed Under:
Caltex,
Chevron Corporate,
Fuel,
News
McLaren F1 Designer Set to Take On Recaro with New Lightweight Sports Seat
Recaro may have some new competition from one unlikely source: Gordon Murray. The mind behind the McLaren F1, and now head of Gordon Murray Design has licensed his lightweight iStream automotive seat which will see production by the first quarter of next year.
Filed Under:
News,
Technology
August 3, 2019
This Quezon City-based Parts Shop Will Match the Price of Any Other Online Store
Looking to snag a great deal on everything from Cusco to TOMS parts? Try CarDudes, Inc. where, for a limited time, they’re holding a Price Match Sale on their current inventory parts.
Filed Under:
News
Your Car's Air Conditioner May be Hiding Some Nasty Stuff
With the rainy season in full swing, the threat of breathing in molds and bacteria from car air conditioning systems is real. Air conditioning systems is a perfect breeding ground for mold and bacteria because it thrives in a moist, humid environment.
Filed Under:
News
Subaru XV GT Edition Now Available at All Motor Image Pilipinas Dealerships
After making its Philippine market debut at the Manila International Auto Show last April, Motor Image Pilipinas says that the Subaru XV GT Edition is now ready to roll out from showrooms.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Compact Crossover,
Subaru XV
Volvo Philippines Shows "Omtanke" by Supporting Annual NordCham Crayfish Party
Once again, the Swedish carmaker Volvo, through its official Philippine dealer and distributor, Viking Cars, Incorporated, supports the annual Crayfish Party organized by the Nordic Chamber of Commerce (NordCham) in the Philippines in partnership with Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila. This annual event will be held at the magnificent Sofitel Philippine Plaza with the aim to continue its support for the Chosen Children Foundation.
Filed Under:
Events,
News,
Volvo Corporate
August 2, 2019
There's No 2019 Mazda3 Hatchback for the Philippine Market
The wait is almost over: the all-new Mazda3 is slated to arrive sometime this month. This piece of news comes as Mazda Philippines opened up a microsite (link here) where buyers can express interest (reservations and/or test drives) on Mazda’s first next-generation model.
Bataan Gets Taste of Modern PUVs
Balanga City, The province of Bataan officially joined the government’s Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP) with the turnover of an initial 15 modernized PUVs from Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) to MetroExpress Connect, Inc. (MCI).
Filed Under:
Isuzu Corporate,
News,
PUV Modernization
This Limited Edition Honda Jazz is Rarer than a Civic Type R
Honda Cars Philippines is continuing its trend of releasing limited edition variants of its best-selling models, and the latest ones to receive the treatment are the Honda City and Jazz.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Honda City,
Honda Jazz,
News,
Sub-Compact
Refreshed Ford Everest to Carry Free 5-Year Scheduled Service Plan for a Limited Time
Ford Philippines is set to launch the New Ford Everest in the country this month. The refreshed model will see enhancements, most notably in its engine and transmission that will improve the ownership experience. It will also carry changes in its exterior, interior, and driver-assist technologies.
Filed Under:
Events,
Ford Corporate,
Ford Everest,
News
August 1, 2019
San Juan City Suspends Street Pay Parking, Transforms Them Into No Parking Zones
Starting Monday, August 5, there will be less areas where you can park around San Juan City, particularly around Greenhills.
This is Foton's Largest Dealership in the Philippines
Just three weeks after inaugurating its Metro Clark showroom, Foton continues to show off its dealership expansion with the re-opening of a grander and newly-renovated Cagayan De Oro facility.
Filed Under:
Dealerships,
Foton Corporate,
News
Mitsubishi Ships 4 Million Vehicles from Thailand
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) announced that it had passed the milestone of exporting four million vehicles from Thailand, and held the ceremony at Laem Chabang, Chonburi Province.
Filed Under:
Mitsubishi Corporate,
News
You Can Transform Your Land Rover Defender to Look, Perform Like the Limited Edition Works V8
With the all-new Defender coming in September, Land Rover is breathing life into the “classic” model that will deliver enhanced performance and on-road agility.
Filed Under:
Land Rover Defender,
Luxury SUV,
News
July 31, 2019
Honda Scores Highest in Sales Satisfaction in the Philippines in 2019
Honda buyers in the Philippines are the most satisfied when it comes to their new car purchase. This is according to the J.D. Power 2019 Philippines Sales Satisfaction Index study. With a score of 832 (out of 1,000), they rank ahead of Mitsubishi (829) and Toyota (823), while at the bottom are Isuzu, Hyundai, and Ford.
Filed Under:
Honda Corporate,
J.D. Power,
News
Buyers Still Aren't Sold on Electric Vehicles
The inaugural J.D. Power 2019 Mobility Confidence Index Study shows that consumers aren’t exactly sold on battery-electric vehicles, despite car manufacturers spending billions to bring them to market. Confidence, in a 100-point scale for self-driving vehicle is just at 55 percent.
Filed Under:
Electric Vehicles (EV),
J.D. Power,
News
2019 Tokyo Motor Show Expands with 1.5-Kilometer Open Road Exhibit
For a period of 12 days, the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association or JAMA will hold the 46th Tokyo Motor Show 2019. Confirmed to participate are 186 companies from seven countries. The show will not only offer vehicle displays, but will actually enable visitors to see how future mobility will look like, and how it will be integrated into the urban living experience of the not-so-distant future.
Filed Under:
Events,
News,
Tokyo Motor Show
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