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December 6, 2019

Vehicle Importers Say Year-to-Date Sales Still Down 3.3 Percent

The Association of Vehicle Importers and Distributors, Inc. (AVID) began the fourth quarter of 2019 with 7,320 units sold in October equivalent to a 5 percent gain versus the 7,000 units sold the previous month. Despite a slight dip of 3 percent or 71,396 units sold year-to-date (YTD) in October compared to the same period last year, AVID is optimistic that the auto industry’s performance will make headway in the last two months of the year.

Before the big crossover craze, Honda and its luxury division, Acura, relied on a rather left-field choice to provide them with an SUV for the US market: Isuzu. The result is the Acura SLX, which is in turn, a more upscale Honda Passport, which is basically a re-badged Isuzu Trooper. You still follow?

Mitsubishi Motors Philippines has announced a recall of Xpander MPV units purchased from May 2018 to October 22, 2019 due to a defective fuel pump installed in them. The recall has been officialized after the carmaker identified the models affected.

With the launch of the 2019 Traviz, Isuzu Philippines Corporation now wants to provide their own version of a “last-mile” mobility solution. And while it fits perfectly into Isuzu’s existing line-up of trucks and commercial vehicles, the Traviz finds itself in heavy competition from both Japanese and Korean quarters.

Ford and McDonald’s will soon be giving vehicles a caffeine boost by using part of a familiar staple in the morning routine, coffee beans, in vehicle parts such as headlamp housing.

Isuzu Opens in Calapan, Oriental Mindoro

Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) continues to expand its retail presence in Luzon by adding Isuzu Calapan to its growing list of Isuzu dealerships across the country.

Still don’t know what to get this Christmas? How about a brand-new Honda? Honda Cars Philippines is announcing an extension of its Cheers for Deals promo. The promo covers the City, BR-V, CR-V, Brio and Civic with the following cash discounts and low downpayment offers:

The 2019 Subaru Forester scored a maximum five-star safety rating at its European New Car Assessment Program or NCAP test. Tested with the e-BOXER powertrain, the compact SUV’s high scores reconfirm the performance of the Subaru Global Platform which is designed to exceed all global safety tests up until 2025.

McLaren Automotive Confirms Entry into Philippine Market

After all the speculations and rumors, it can finally be said: McLaren is finally coming to the Philippines. This was revealed by no less than McLaren Automotive CEO Mike Flewitt in a meeting with journalists in Detroit.

Coventry Motors Corporation (CMC), the exclusive distributor of Jaguar and Land Rover in the Philippines has announced that order books for the much-awaited all-new 2020 Defender are now open. Following this announcement, CMC has also revealed the preliminary specs and pricing of this new age icon.

Coventry Motors Corporation (CMC), the exclusive Philippine distributor of Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles, today unveiled the new 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport—a refresh of Land Rover’s best-selling compact SUV.

After one shocking corporate scandal after another, Nissan hopes to have a more stable 2020 (and beyond) under the helm of their newly-installed Chief Executive Officer, Makoto Uchida. The CEO who was promoted to the top post in the Japanese carmaker effective December 1 laid down plans for increased respect, transparency, and trust.

Mazda Philippines’s two all-new crossovers make their public test drive debut this December 6 to 8 at the Bonifacio High Street Big Bear Oval. The 2020 Mazda CX-30 compact crossover and the all-new 2020 Mazda CX-8 three-row crossover head the expanded CX family lineup of premium, stylish and dynamic crossovers this coming weekend in a display and test drive activity designed to let customers learn and experience the next generation Mazda Premium.

Pilipinas Autogroup, Inc. (PAI) announces the opening of its Dongfeng Isabela showroom and service center. Auto Ten Trade and Services owns and operates the Dongfeng Isabela dealership located at Barangay Taringsing, Cordon, Isabela.

Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. or HARI opened the newest location of its dedicated Hyundai Trucks and Buses dealership in Cainta, Rizal (HTB-Cainta) recently.

The 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC Isn't Intimidating to Drive At All

P 4.290-million—that’s more money than I’ll make in a lifetime, barring winning the lottery, of course. It’s also the starting price of the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC which makes it, to a huge part of the population, ridiculously expensive. Since it’s basically my future retirement fund on wheels, understandably, I had some hesitation of driving it during peak traffic. But you know what I’ve learned? Man, it’s not as intimidating as you think.

Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) together with Fast Autoworld Philippines Corporation (FAPC) recently inaugurated its latest dealership in Mactan, Cebu.

The holiday season is set to be merrier as Nissan in the Philippines is giving customers big offerings through the GoBig promo.

Well, well, well…how’s this for a surprise. Despite being practically twins underneath, the Toyota GR Supra aka A90 aka the “Zupra” managed to beat its BMW twin to become the best sportscar. The most interesting twist? This award was given by Germans.

Gas Up at Petron, Get Free Jollibee Fries or Fuel Discounts

Two leading Filipino brands, Petron and Jollibee, have partnered to make journeys more rewarding with their ‘Drive For Joy’ promo. Running from today to January 31, 2020, the promo is offered at more than 300 Jollibee drive thru stores and more than 700 Petron service stations nationwide.

Mazda Philippines formally opened its new 100 percent green facility, the Mazda center of Excellence located in Cabuyao, Laguna. Spanning a total area of 2.5 hectares, the new warehouse and training facility is a testament to Mazda’s commitment to better serve the Philippine market.

Toyota Motor Corporation is seeking to understand its customers better by actually driving through countries that use their products on a daily basis. This is inline with the Toyota Way which encourages employees “to go directly to the sources to get the facts.”

With a P 303,000 price gap between the Ranger Wildtrak 4x4 and the Ranger Raptor, Ford may consider adding the newly-launched Wildtrak X to fill in the price gap.

Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI), revealed that they’ve sold 2,856 units in October—a 17.4 percent growth versus September. Despite the increase, it’s still a 6 percent dip or 27,618 units sold in the first 10 months of the year versus the same period in 2018.

Meet the 4 Chery Crossovers Leading the Philippine Charge (w/ Specs)

Under new distributor United Asia Automotive Group or UAAGI, Chery Auto is returning to the Philippines not just with one, not just with two, but with four new vehicles—all sporting a body style that’s popular with Filipino buyers: crossovers.

Okay, remember when we mentioned that the Forester sounds like a zebra being castrated when pushed hard? Well, okay, we swear we had nothing to do with this promo, but for the sake of our readers, here’s why you’ll spot a Forester covered in a zebra wrap this December.

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December 6, 2019

Vehicle Importers Say Year-to-Date Sales Still Down 3.3 Percent

Honda Just Shoved a Civic Type R Engine Into an Isuzu Trooper

Mitsubishi Philippines Announces Recall of Xpander MPVs

2019 Isuzu Traviz vs Mitsubishi L300 vs Hyundai H-100 vs Kia K2500

Future Fords Will Use Parts Made from Coffee Beans

December 5, 2019

Isuzu Opens in Calapan, Oriental Mindoro

Get the Honda Civic 1.8 S for Just P 1.065-Million This Christmas

Have Kids? The 2019 Subaru Forester Offers the Best Protection Available in Its Class

December 4, 2019

McLaren Automotive Confirms Entry into Philippine Market

Land Rover PH Reveals That the All-New 2020 Defender Will Set You Back P 6.090-Million (w/ Ordering Guide)

2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport Loses 3rd Row Seats, Adds Value at P 4.490-Million (w/ Specs)

Nissan to Step Away from "Unachievable Targets"; Focus on People and Products Under New CEO

Get to Try Out the Mazda CX-30, CX-8 This Weekend at BGC

Dongfeng Opens in Isabela Province

Hyundai Opens Truck and Bus Dealership in Cainta

December 3, 2019

The 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC Isn't Intimidating to Drive At All

Mitsubishi Opens New Dealership in Mactan

Go Big With as Much as P 145k Off a Brand-New Nissan

The Toyota GR Supra is the Best Sportscar...in Germany

December 2, 2019

Gas Up at Petron, Get Free Jollibee Fries or Fuel Discounts

This is How Mazda Philippines Stores Your Vehicle Prior to Delivery

Toyota Now Understands Why Filipinos Constantly Bitch About Traffic

Ford Philippines Could Bring In the Ranger Wildtrak X

Hyundai Philippines Sold Close to 3,000 Units Last Month

December 1, 2019

Meet the 4 Chery Crossovers Leading the Philippine Charge (w/ Specs)

Yes, You'll be Spotting a Subaru Forester Covered in Zebra Pattern This December