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August 13, 2019

Here are the Specs, Prices, and Features of the 2020 Mazda3 (w/ 22 Photos, Specs)

After a lengthy tease, drives on the racetrack, and even a design appreciation (and photography) course, Mazda Philippines is finally making available the all-new 2020 Mazda3 compact car. Available with two engines, two body styles, and five variants, it’s aiming for a class-above look and feel with prices starting at P 1.295 million and topping out at P 1.590 million.

Audi Philippines has brought in the 2020 Q2. Dubbed “untaggable” because of its genre-blending characteristics, this urban-centric crossover brings additional features while still keeping its virtue of chic style and high levels of functionality.

Some say, Volkswagen isn’t trying hard enough with its Matryoshka doll styling. From Santana to Lamando, they’re basically the same shape, enlarged or reduced depending on the requirement of the segment it finds itself in. That said, there’s also something oddly pleasing at seeing what’s essentially the same looking car in small, medium, and large sizes.

Hyundai Philippines is the Official Eco-Tourism Mobility Partner of Mutya Pilipinas 2019

Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc., is the official eco-tourism mobility provider of the Mutya Pilipinas 2019. A fleet of 14-seater Hyundai H350 luxury vans will transport the 40 Mutyas (“muse” or “darling” in Filipino) and organizers during the entire course of pageant activities. The Mutya Pilipinas Grand Coronation Night is scheduled on August 18 at SM MOA Arena and will be broadcast via ABS-CBN.

Subaru is doubling-down on the image of its owners being the outdoorsy type by offering a third interior trim option for its 2020 Outback that’s made of water-repellent material.

Last July, Chevrolet came up with a special edition Colorado dubbed the 4th of July Edition. It was, in a word, lame and we called it, “everything that’s wrong with Chevrolet.” It certainly left a bad taste in our mouth that’s now being rinsed off by the Colorado Trail Boss.

Honda brings its unique breed of naked sport bikes, dubbed the Neo Sport Café Bike concept to more locations nationwide.

Isuzu Breaks Ground at New Subic Dealership

Isuzu Philippines Corporation has started work on a new dealership located at Subic Gateway, Subic Bay Freeport Zone. Operated by Velocity Motor Sales Corporation, Isuzu Subic will service customers in the freeport area and the surrounding areas.

Carmakers typically hype on the big stuff when it comes to their product offerings—a new or revised engine, a classier interior, and/or refreshed looks. It comes as no surprise then that the small stuff often gets buried in all the hoopla; until it’s been unearthed.

A quick look at Toyota Motor Philippines’ media release about latest leg of their Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) Campus Tour may sound innocuous. But hidden in a single line reveals one very important detail: Toyota Safety Sense is finally coming to local models.

Whoa, talk about being a straight talker! Hyundai Philippines is using one of the unique traits of the Santa Fe mid-sized SUV to diss the competition, particularly the Nissan Terra. (You can check the screen cap for yourself immediately below, or view the web ad in full below).

J&T Express Adds 60 More Foton Commercial Vehicles to Its Fleet

Last March, Foton Philippines turned over 130 units of various trucks to global brand J&T Express, making it one of Foton’s biggest clients. Now, the Indonesian-based express delivery provider is adding 60 more units, this time composed of the Foton Tornado 2.4C, F-Van, EST-M Hurricane 4x2 F-Van, Tornado M4.2C, and TransVan Cargo.

More than 65,000 units sold and three generations later, Ford Philippines launches the new and refreshed version if its best-selling Everest. Available in two variants, it’s now available at all authorized Ford dealerships with a starting price of P 1.995 million.

There’s no end to Ford’s legal troubles. After covering up and potentially heading to court over how it dealt with the problematic Power Shift dual clutch transmission, the American carmaker is now setting aside a hefty sum to compensate owners equipped with an early version of MyFord Touch. USD 17 million (~ P 885 million) is being set aside as part of a class action lawsuit settlement who complained about the software’s shortcomings.

Nissan Philippines, Inc. (NPI) together with Prospercars Inc. started construction on Valenzuela City’s very first Nissan Dealership in Malinta, Valenzuela City on July 29, 2019.

In Philippines culture, it’s common for people celebrating their birthday to offer a treat or libre to their friends or family. Well, in celebration of their 31st anniversary this month, Toyota Motor Philippines is doing the same with deals on the Vios, Hilux, and Fortuner until the end of August.

MG's First Pickup Truck is More Powerful Than the Ranger Raptor

By and large, it’s easy to tell which vehicle segments MG and Maxus would compete in—if it’s a passenger vehicle or light SUV, it’s an MG; if it’s a commercial vehicle or light truck, it’s Maxus. With both brands belonging to China’s SAIC Group, that’s all well and good; that is, until you get stuff like the MG Extender.

The Transparency Market Research, a global market research firm, forecasted the Philippines’ freight and logistics market to reach up to P 3.26 trillion by 2023. True enough; the Filipino population is seeing this strong demand for storage facilities and warehouses especially for food, beverage, apparel, and other parcels. There was also a significant increase in the popularity of express delivery at premium price. This movement in the country’s economy resulted from greater spending power brought by the robust economy.

Geely is making a comeback, and this time they’ll have backing from an unlikely source: Sojitz Corporation. Sojitz is a “sogo shosha” or a general trading company, and this means they’re involved in the buying, selling, importing, and exporting of various goods including automobiles. Now, a Japanese trading company importing Chinese cars is an odd combination in itself, but it must not be forgotten, Sojitz used to own 49 percent of Mitsubishi Motors Philippines before divesting their stake in June of last year.

UPDATE 2: Honda Cars Philippines has now officialized a recall (6/12/20).

UPDATE 1: Honda Cars Philippines says they have fixed all affected units already (8/13/2019).

“The issue is the lack of communication about the problem. If this is a known problem, they [customers] shouldn’t have to wait for months for the part. How impossible is that? Why is that wala pa ring statement ang Honda Cars Philippines. Imagine being a customer, and not wanting to use your car in case you can’t start it again, and then having to see all Honda’s attention and money being spent on the launch of the new BR-V,” quips from the lengthy rant of an influencer who doesn’t seem to properly grasp the whole situation here.

Toyota Motor Philippines Adds New One Billion-Peso Metal Press Line

Toyota Motor Philippines Corporation (TMP) inaugurated today its new P1-billion high-technology press line, which includes a 1,600-ton servo-type press machine with automated sheet feeder and unloader robot. This marks the start of local production for side member panels, TMP’s single largest localization project under the Comprehensive Automotive Resurgence Strategy (CARS) Program.

It looks like the era of simply plugging a car into a computer for a tune is really upon us. Case in point is Litchfield and their work on the 2020 GR Supra.

Auto Nation Group (ANG), the importer and distributor of Mercedes-Benz in the Philippines launches the new mid-sized 7-seater GLE. The spiritual successor of the M-Class, the 2019 GLE exudes presence and power, while also heightening comfort and spaciousness inside.

Attention Cebuanos and Davaoeños! Subaru is showing some love as they bring Guinness World record holder and legendary precision driver Russ Swift during two action-packed weekends this August.

The Peugeot 3008 may not be the first SUV you had in mind for an off-road adventure in muddy trails or deep forests; after all, it’s solely available in front-wheel drive. But, that didn’t stop the folks over at Peugeot who transformed one example into a unique go-anywhere model.

The 2020 Honda BR-V Remains a Segment Standout

Once in a while, Honda needs to remind people on just how good their vehicles are. Three years have gone by since the Philippine market launch of the 7-seater BR-V, and it remains forever young—withstanding the test of time despite a much more crowded segment now.

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August 13, 2019

Here are the Specs, Prices, and Features of the 2020 Mazda3 (w/ 22 Photos, Specs)

The 2020 Audi Q2 is Here and It's Packing More Features Now

Review: 2019 Volkswagen Lamando 280 TSI SEL

August 12, 2019

Hyundai Philippines is the Official Eco-Tourism Mobility Partner of Mutya Pilipinas 2019

Subaru is Offering Dirt-Repellent, Vegan-Friendly Seats in the 2020 Outback

Chevrolet Digs Into Their Accessories Catalog and Produces the Colorado Trail Boss

Honda's Big Bikes Are Now Available in 8 Locations Nationwide

August 11, 2019

Isuzu Breaks Ground at New Subic Dealership

The 2019 Ford Ranger Just Cost P 1.10 Per Kilometer to Maintain for 10 Years

Toyota Philippines Just Confirmed: We're Finally Getting the Toyota Safety Sense System

Hyundai Just Threw Shade at Nissan in Their Latest Web Advert

August 9, 2019

J&T Express Adds 60 More Foton Commercial Vehicles to Its Fleet

The 2020 Ford Everest is Finally in the Philippines (/w Specs)

Ford is Now Paying Owners for Defective Infotainment Systems

Nissan Philippines Starts Work on Valenzuela City Dealership

In Celebration of their 31st Anniversary, Toyota Philippines is Discounting the Fortuner, Hilux, and Vios

August 8, 2019

MG's First Pickup Truck is More Powerful Than the Ranger Raptor

Latest in Transport and Logistics to be Showcased at World Trade Center this Month

Could Geely Shake Up the Local Automotive Industry?

UPDATED: What's All the Brouhaha About the Honda BR-V's Fuel Pump?

August 7, 2019

Toyota Motor Philippines Adds New One Billion-Peso Metal Press Line

P 30,000 is Enough to Bump Up the Toyota GR Supra's Power by 25 Percent

Mercedes-Benz Philippines Launches 7-Seater GLE Luxury SUV (w/ Specs)

Attention Davao and Cebu! Get Front Row Seats to Subaru's Famous Precision Driving Show

Peugeot Transforms the 3008 Into An Off-Road Adventure Machine

August 6, 2019

The 2020 Honda BR-V Remains a Segment Standout