November 19, 2019
Can Buying a FIAT 124 Spider Grant You Miata Club Philippines Membership?
With the announcement that the FIAT 124 Spider is now available for order locally, there’s one press matter on the minds of sportscar nuts out there: does it grant you membership into Miata Club Philippines?
Filed Under:
Car Clubs,
FIAT 124 Spider,
Mazda MX-5,
News
Review: 2019 Ford Expedition V6 4WD Limited Max
Signing off on the test drive agreement, I waved the Ford driver goodbye and I nonchalantly opened my gate to let this week’s wheels in—a 2019 Expedition Max in a stunning shade of blue. With the Ranger Raptor fitting in snuggly, I figured this behemoth could fit. Oh, how I was wrong. Almost kissing the garage wall, I looked back to see a sizeable chunk of ass still sticking out. Oh boy, I thought. This is going to be an interesting week.
Filed Under:
Driver's Seat,
Ford Expedition EL,
Luxury SUV
November 18, 2019
Foton Philippines Refreshes the Traveller XL With More Safety Features But Retains Its Price
While its trucks are known to be dependable, Foton Philippines has also built a stellar reputation around its formidable passenger van line-up. Case in point is the Traveller XL—their larger than life MPV that seats not 11, not 15, but 19 people. And now, it’s been refreshed with added safety features for the same price.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Entry-Level MPV,
Foton View Traveller,
News
The 2020 Mazda3 is What Women Want, Apparently
The all-new Mazda3 has been named “Supreme Winner” of the 2019 Women’s World Car of the Year awards. Aside from nabbing the highest distinction of the award giving body, the Mazda3 was also voted as the Women’s World Family Car of the Year.
Filed Under:
Car Awards,
Mazda 3,
News
This is Our Official Look at the 2020 Mirage and Mirage G4 (w/ 15 Photos)
After a short tease, Mitsubishi Motors has finally revealed the updated 2020 Mirage hatchback and Mirage G4 (Attrage) sedan. Both models display the brand’s signature Dynamic Shield design and will be introduced first in Thailand this November with other markets to follow.
Filed Under:
Mitsubishi Mirage,
News,
Sub-Compact
This is Aga Muhlach's Favorite Button in His Toyota Innova
After saving his daughter from a certified fuccboi, the second video from Toyota Innova ambassadors, the Muhlach family is finally out. Eschewing a contrived story line, this one goes straight to the point and answers some deep, personal questions. Questions such as: what is Aga’s favorite button in the Innova.
Filed Under:
News,
Toyota Corporate,
Toyota Innova
The 2019 Subaru Forester 2.0i-S EyeSight is More Mainstream Than Ever
With the same running gear as the mid-grade Subaru Forester 2.0i-L EyeSight, it’s sufficient enough to say that this high-trim model, the Forester 2.0i-S EyeSight drives the very same way. You can check out the more extensive review here, but if you want the gist, read on.
Filed Under:
Compact SUV,
Driver's Seat,
Subaru Forester
Mitsubishi Just Produced Its 700,000th Vehicle in the Philippines
Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) adds another milestone to its historical achievements as it celebrates its 700,000 unit production milestone. Since 1964, MMPC has been manufacturing quality vehicles, which in return helps drive the Philippine economy forward.
Filed Under:
Mitsubishi Corporate,
News
CIao! The 2019 FIAT 124 Spider is Here!
In the market for a lightweight two-seater, open-top sportscar but find the Mazda MX-5 a bit too mainstream to your liking? Well, there’s always its Italian cousin, the FIAT 124 Spider.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
FIAT 124 Spider,
News,
Sports Car
Hyundai's New H-100 KapitanKargo Can Keep Up With Your Business Needs
Hyundai is saluting all budding entrepreneurs and businessmen with their new H-100 variant: the KapitanKargo. The newest body option in the H-100 stable, the KapitanKargo serves as a “last-mile” transport solution.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Hyundai CV,
Hyundai H-100,
News
November 15, 2019
Would You Have Walked Away From This Crash With Just Minor Scratches?
Subaru is pinning its entire brand image on one single message: safety. In fact, many consider them as the Japanese equivalent of Volvo. So what happens when you pour all that research and development into making your cars safer? You get to walk away from this dramatic accident.
Filed Under:
News,
Safety,
Subaru Forester
Driving Thru at McDonald's Can Win You a Chevrolet Trailblazer or Colorado
Have you driven-thru McDonald’s lately? Now’s probably the best time to do so because you can win a brand-new Chevrolet Trailblazer or Colorado in the process.
Filed Under:
Chevrolet Corporate,
News
2020 Kia Seltos vs Hyundai Kona vs Honda HR-V vs Subaru XV
With the Seltos, Kia Philippines thinks they have one of the hottest rides around and who could blame them? The sub-compact crossover segment is absolutely lit with choices and everyone, and we mean everyone wants a piece of the action—including Chinese brands you probably haven’t even heard of.
Filed Under:
Compact Crossover,
Feature,
Head-to-Head,
Honda HR-V,
Hyundai Kona,
Kia Seltos,
Subaru XV
Mazda Adds New Colors, Improved Interior for 2020 MX-5
While most of the attention was focused on Mazda’s first-ever production EV, the MX-30 at the 46th Tokyo Motor Show 2019, eagle-eyed show goers would have also noticed the updated for 2020 MX-5. Known as Roadster in Japan, it gets a wider options catalogue including a new exterior hue and soft-top color.
Filed Under:
Mazda MX-5,
News,
Sports Car
November 14, 2019
The All-New 2020 Nissan Almera Also Gets Turbo Power
Thailand is the first country in the Asia and Oceania region to launch the all-new Almera—Nissan’s revitalized entry into the sub-compact sedan genre that promises new levels of refinement and safety. Oh, and it debuts a brand-new 1.0-liter turbocharged engine as well.
Filed Under:
News,
Nissan Almera,
Sub-Compact
The SsangYong Tivoli Goes All Diesel for 2020 and Prices Start at Just P 1.180-Million (w/ Specs)
While the Korando has certainly taken the spotlight over at SsangYong, their sub-compact crossover, the Tivoli also gets a makeover for 2020. The most notable change? A swapping from gasoline to diesel power.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Compact Crossover,
News,
SsangYong Tivoli
Will the P 1.290-Million SsangYong Korando Have You Shouting, "Korea Can Do"? (w/ Specs)
Remember the SsangYong Korando? The compact SUV whose name means, “Korea Can Do” and whose styling resembles a suppository? No? Well, don’t worry, because the all-new 2020 version is here, and this time, it’s got some killer looks to take on the world. And the best part? Prices start at just P 1.290-million.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Compact SUV,
News,
SsangYong Korando
Hyundai's First Pickup, the Santa Cruz, is Green Lit for Production
After four years of will they or won’t they, Hyundai has announced that they’re finally getting into the pickup game with the Santa Cruz.
Filed Under:
Hyundai Santa Cruz,
News,
Pick-Up
DOTr Clarifies Why We Can't Have Vans as Modern PUVs
With the Department of Transportation (DOTr)’s PUV Modernization Program in full swing, several netizens pointed out an obvious question: why the need for specialized units based on trucks or pickups when carmakers have vans and minibuses ready for deployment.
Filed Under:
News,
PUV Modernization
The Jeep Renegade Gets a P 300K Discount This Christmas
Auto Nation Group, the official distributor of Jeep in the Philippines, gives you an early Christmas treat this November. With a discount of P 300,000, own a Jeep Renegade Limited 4x2 for only P 1.890 Million just in time for the Christmas season.
Filed Under:
Compact SUV,
Jeep Renegade,
News
Mazda CX-30 Bags Near-Perfect Score in Euro NCAP for Adult Protection
Mazda’s upcoming new crossover, the CX-30 can now add world-class safety to its list of accolades. This comes as the Euro NCAP revealed their latest round of crash safety test results. In it, the CX-30 “tops the list” for vehicles tested using the stringent Euro NCAP 2018/2019 protocols.
Filed Under:
Compact Crossover,
Mazda CX-30,
NCAP,
News,
Safety
Caltex "Marks" Its Fuels to Curb Smuggling, Ensure Consistent Quality
Chevron Philippines, Inc., marketer of the Caltex brand of fuels just walked the talk by being the first of the Top 3 fuel brands to mark its fuel upon arrival at its import terminal in San Pascual, Batangas.
Filed Under:
Caltex,
Chevron Corporate,
Fuel,
News
The 2020 Nissan GT-R's Price Went Up by a Whole Terra
If you’re in the market for a brand-new Nissan GT-R, we have some good news and some bad news for you. Let’s start with the good news first: the order books for the Model Year 2020 (MY2020) GT-R are now open. The bad news: the price just went up by a whole Terra.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
News,
Nissan GT-R,
Sports Car
This P 93-Million McLaren Has No Roof, No Windshield, and No Windows
It’s got no windshield and no roof, but this new £1,425,000 (~ P 93 million) McLaren is road legal. The latest in their Ultimate Series models, preceded by the P1, Senna, and Speedtail, the McLaren Elva is the lightest road car ever from the carmaker.
Filed Under:
McLaren Elva,
News,
Sports Car
DOTr Hits Back at Critics of PUV Modernization Program
The Department of Transportation, through Undersecretary for Land Transport Mark de Leon clarified some issues raised against the PUV Modernization Program (PUVMP) of the government.
Filed Under:
DOTr,
News,
PUV Modernization
November 13, 2019
This Is Your Last Chance to Order the Alfa Romeo 4C (w/ Brochure)
With Alfa Romeo announcing that the production of its lightweight sportscar, the 4C, stopping by the first quarter of 2020, Philippine reseller Petromax Enterprise says they can still get units in if you order now.
Filed Under:
Alfa Romeo 4C,
Car Launch,
News,
Sports Car
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