Nissan in the Philippines was awarded the Nissan Global Award for financial year 2019 as a top contributor to the automotive brand’s growth.
December 23, 2019
Philippines is a Top Contributor to Nissan's Global Growth
Nissan in the Philippines was awarded the Nissan Global Award for financial year 2019 as a top contributor to the automotive brand’s growth.
Mazda's Polymetal Gray is the Best New Car Color in Japan
Mazda’s new color—Polymetal Gray received the distinction of being the color of the year at the Japan Fashionable Color Association or JAFCA’s Auto Color Awards 2019.
December 22, 2019
Hyundai and Kia Will Use Virtual Reality to Cut Down Development Time
Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Motors Corporation have debuted a new virtual reality (VR) design evaluation system at the brands’ global design headquarters. The new system, introduced to the Namyang Research and Development Center in South Korea, demonstrates a heightened focus on enhancing vehicle development processes through the implementation of VR technology.
Waze Will Have You Dreaming of Road Trips When Stuck in Traffic
Waze, the community-based traffic app and the Philippines’ Department of Tourism (DOT) have teamed up to promote the cultural and natural wonders of the Philippines with the launch of the “100 Days in the Philippines” campaign.
Hino Philippines Aims to Have 500 Modern PUVs by the End of the Year
Hino Motors Philippines (HMP) closes the year with more than 300 units of modernized PUVs turned over to different transport cooperatives nationwide. As 2020 approaches, the company remains steadfast in its commitment to support the government’s flagship program for the transportation industry.
Nissan Turns Its Leaf into a (Christmas) Tree to Show Power of Regenerated Energy
Nissan will be dashing through the snow this Christmas with a bright festive Nissan Leaf powered by its own regenerated energy.
December 19, 2019
Honda to Do Away with Pedals with Their Latest Concept Car
Aside from traditional motor shows, carmakers are now attending tech shows in force to preview what’s coming, especially in the realm of connectivity and autonomous driving.
Jaguar Land Rover Acquires Off-Road Tuner Bowler
Jaguar Land Rover today announces it has acquired Bowler, a UK-based manufacturer of all-terrain performance cars, parts, and rally raid vehicles.
Long Bus Trip This Holiday Season? Stay Connected with Victory Liner Buses
In time for the holiday rush, Globe Business, the enterprise arm of Globe Telecom announces that 1,044 Victory Liner bus units are now equipped with the telco giant’s Boost Data Plan allowing commuters the convenience of a fast and reliable internet connection even when on the move.
Two MG Models Score a 5-Star Euro NCAP Safety Rating
MG Motor has made an impressive feat in Europe as two of its vehicles were awarded with the highest possible safety rating by the European New Car Assessment Program or Euro NCAP.
Isuzu Philippines Continues to Grow Dealer Network with La Union Ground Breaking
On track for its “Road to 50 Dealerships”, Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) formally held the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Isuzu dealership in La Union.
AAP Members Will Now Get Fuel Discounts from Petron
Petron Corporation has forged a partnership with the Automobile Association Philippines (AAP), the country’s oldest and largest auto club, naming the oil leader as AAP’s official fuel partner.
Fiat Chrysler and Peugeot are Merging
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and Peugeot have agreed to merge. The new entity, which will be 50/50 split among the two automakers will create the fourth largest global automotive OEM by volume and third largest by revenue.
Mazda Gives Us a Glimpse of the 2020 CX-30's Original Equipment Body Kit
Mazda it seems is the king of subtle body kits. Just as they’ve shown a very subdued body kit for their Mazda3 compact car last year, they’re doing the same thing only this time for the Mazda3’s crossover sibling, the CX-30.
December 18, 2019
Chery Auto Hired a Mazda Designer for Its European Push
One of China’s largest automakers (and its leading exporter) wants to enter one of the most challenging markets in the world, and to do so, they’re focusing on design.
Confirmed: The All-Electric Porsche Taycan is Coming Early 2020
Porsche Philippines is confirming that its first all-electric vehicle, the Taycan will be making its local debut early next year. The country is slated to be among the first batch of countries that will receive this game-changer for Porsche.
Someone Commissioned This Pain-in-the-Ass Rolls-Royce Wraith
Ask and Rolls-Royce’s craftsmen will deliver. But imagine what a pain-in-the-ass this request was for the folks over at the Home of Rolls-Royce in Goodwood. Why? Read on.
Is the 1997 Honda Integra Type R a Future Supra A80 in the Making?
As high school graduates in the late 1990s are now in their late thirties, this will have a dramatic impact on what would become collectible models says Hagerty, the largest insurance agency for collectors cars in the U.S.
December 17, 2019
Foton Philippines is Now ISO 9001 Certified
United Asia Automotive Group, Inc. (UAAGI) and FOTON Motor Philippines, Inc. (FMPI) ends 2019 on a high note by becoming an ISO 9001:2015 certified company.
Honda is Displaying the Civic EK9 Anew at the Tokyo Auto Salon
Bring out the neon, turn on the fog machine, and cue the synthesizer music because Honda’s going 90s for the upcoming Tokyo Auto Salon. Shown as a pair of renderings, the Japanese automaker is bringing out two stars from retirement: the Civic EK9 and the S2000 AP1.
A Chinese Brand Just Won the World Touring Car Cup Team Championship
Love to poke fun at the Chinese? Well, here’s proof that you need to take them seriously. Lynk & Co, part of the Geely Auto group just won the first-ever World Title in motorsports as its Cyan Racing Lynk & Co 03 TCR just bagged the 2019 FIA World Touring Car Cup (WTCR) team title.
How Do You Like Kia's New Logo?
It looks like Kia is ready to project a brand-new image. And applications filed with the Korean trademark office reveals that the carmaker is ready to shed its rounded logo for one that’s much sleeker and modern.
Review: 2019 Honda Brio RS Black Top CVT
Small cars rarely get the love they deserve. Often seen as the lowest tier in motoring, they’re typically seen as rolling compromises—be it in design, comfort, or refinement. Yet, look carefully and you’ll find quite a few gems in the A-segment—the smallest of the small cars; and the brightest one among them? The 2019 Brio. It may be the most affordable offering in Honda’s stable, but it doesn’t make it less impressive.
December 16, 2019
This is How a Porsche Would Look Like in the Star Wars Universe
In a unique collaboration, designers from Porsche and Lucasfilm have come up with a fantasy starship that brings together the design DNA of both brands. The result is the Tri-Wing S-91x Pegasus Starfighter.
Nissan Starts Upgrading Its Plants to Improve Quality, Efficiency
As carmakers come to grips with a fast-changing landscape, Nissan is investing big to upgrade its assembly facilities around the world to make them more flexible, efficient, and sustainable. And the first to benefit is Nissan’s Tochigi Plant in Japan which received a 33 billion-yen (~ P 15.72 billion) upgrade.
Honda’s 10th Year of Reforestation Efforts Continue With 5,000 Trees Planted in Quezon
Honda Foundation, Inc. (HFI), composed of the Honda Group of Companies (Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI), Honda Philippines, Inc. (HPI), Honda Parts Manufacturing Corporation (HPMC) and Honda Trading Philippines) recently conducted its Tree Planting activity with 5,000 tree saplings planted in Real, Quezon.
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