January 20, 2020
Nissan's Next-Generation Z Car May Pack a Turbocharged V6
In the perennial, “will they or won’t they” question regarding a next-generation Z car, it seems the latest answer from Nissan is now in the affirmative. Yes, there will be a next-generation Z car.
Filed Under:
News,
Nissan Z,
Rumors,
Sports Car
January 19, 2020
Nissan Philippines Starts 2020 with Discounts on Entire Line-Up
Nissan Philippines is flexing their muscle this 2020 with the “Power Deals” promo. Low downpayment promotions for financing transactions and cash discounts are up for grabs for the entire line-up starting today.
Filed Under:
Events,
News,
Nissan Almera,
Nissan Juke,
Nissan NV350 Urvan,
Nissan Patrol,
Nissan Sylphy,
Nissan Terra,
Nissan X-Trail
The P 450K MG 3 Could Re-Write the Sub-Compact Car Category
Last year, The Covenant Car Company surprised many by offering a subcompact sedan in the form of the MG 5. It was, for all intents and purposes, a compact car in both spec and price, yet offered pricing that slots it squarely in the sub-compact car class.
Filed Under:
MG 3,
News,
Sub-Compact
Toyota Extends 20 Percent Discount to Owners Affected by Taal Ash Fall
Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP), together with its dealer network is extending a special service campaign to all customers affected by the Taal Volcano ash fall last week.
Filed Under:
News,
Toyota Corporate
Waze Now Lists Donation Centers, Marks Closed Roads Due to Taal Eruption
Amidst the eruption of Taal Volcano, Waze is working closely with the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and several other media outfits on the relief efforts for the afflicted communities.
Filed Under:
News,
Traffic,
Waze Corporate
January 18, 2020
Mazda Philippines is Sneakily Previewing the 2020 MX-5
If you find yourself at The Powerplant Mall in Makati, you’re in for a treat. Mazda Philippines is sneakily previewing the 2020 MX-5 at their Mazda Premium event located at the South Court.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Events,
Mazda MX-5,
News,
Sports Car
Select Hyundai Dealers Will be Offering Free Car Washes For 2 Weekends
Filed Under:
Dealerships,
Events,
Hyundai Corporate,
News
January 17, 2020
The Hyundai Kona is Now a Guinness World Record Holder
The Hyundai Kona has earned its place in the Guinness World Records by breaking the world record for the highest altitude climb done in a fully electric vehicle or EV.
Filed Under:
Electric Vehicles (EV),
Hyundai Corporate,
Hyundai Kona,
News
Mazda Philippines Recalling Selected 2020 Mazda3, CX-30 for Smart Braking System
Bermaz Auto Philippines (BAP), the exclusive distributor of Mazda in the Philippines has confirmed that selected units of the 2020 Mazda3 and 2020 CX-30 are part of a global recall due to the inadvertent activation of the Smart Braking System (SBS) automatic emergency braking system.
Filed Under:
Mazda 3,
Mazda CX-30,
News,
Recall,
Safety
Porsche Plops in a 394-horsepower Flat-6 into the 718 Boxster and Cayman
After fiddling with a turbocharged flat-4 in their mid-engine, two-seater line, Porsche is bringing back the flat-6 to a more“regular” 718 Cayman and Boxster with the announcement of the new GTS 4.0.
Filed Under:
News,
Porsche 718 Boxster,
Porsche 718 Cayman,
Sports Car
January 16, 2020
4 Reasons Why Filipinos Love Toyota
Filipinos love Toyota. Whether it’s the Vios, Fortuner, or the Hilux—the brand has endeared itself in the hearts and minds of buyers and enthusiasts alike. Above all, it’s become a trusted choice, and for Toyota Motor Philippines it’s all down to one thing: the Toyota Sure Advantage.
Filed Under:
Feature,
News,
Toyota Corporate
Jaguar Land Rover Says This is the Car Seat of the Future
Jaguar Land Rover is developing what they deem to be the car seat of the future—a pioneering shape-shifting system that’s designed to improve comfort and reduce the health risks of sitting down for too long.
Filed Under:
Jaguar Corporate,
Land Rover Corporate,
News,
Technology
Toyota and Hyundai Are in A Race to Make the First Production Flying Car
Toyota and Hyundai are in a race to make the world’s first commercially viable flying car. In two separate announcements, Hyundai partnered with Uber, while Toyota teamed up with Joby Aviation.
Filed Under:
Hyundai Corporate,
News,
Toyota Corporate
2020 Toyota Corolla Altis Scores Perfect 5-Star Rating in ASEAN NCAP
The 2020 Toyota Corolla Altis scored a perfect 5-star safety rating bestowed by the ASEAN New Car Assessment Program or NCAP.
Filed Under:
Compact,
NCAP,
News,
Safety,
Toyota Corolla
Kia Philippine Sales Soar 124 Percent in 2019
A year after the Kia brand’s re-launch under Ayala Corporation, the Korean carmaker soared reporting a 124 percent year-on-year growth.
Filed Under:
Kia Corporate,
News,
PHL Auto Industry
Toyota is Launching a Yaris-Based SUV
Toyota is showing the flexibility of its TNGA (Toyota New Global Architecture) by announcing that they’re coming up with a Hyundai Venue/Nissan Juke rivaling SUV based on the all-new Yaris.
Filed Under:
News,
Toyota Corporate,
Toyota Yaris
January 15, 2020
Honda Produces Its 400-Millionth Motorcycle
Since the introduction of the Dream D-Type in 1949, Honda’s 70th anniversary of motorcycle mass-production marks the company’s 400 million-unit milestone for global motorcycle production.
Filed Under:
Honda Corporate,
Honda Motorcycles,
Motorcycle,
News
3 Key Things Filipinos Need to Know About Electric Vehicle Ownership
The automotive industry globally is going through a major shift in terms of electric mobility. Locally, the Philippines is undertaking many initiatives in terms of government support and additional infrastructure to cater to this automotive evolution. Also, more consumers are beginning to see the value of electric vehicles and their positive effects on congestion, and noise and air pollution.
Filed Under:
Electric Vehicles (EV),
Feature,
News,
Nissan Leaf
Mitsubishi PH Delivers L300, Xpander Units Through Government's Transparent Procurement System
Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) recently delivered L300s and Xpander units to the Department of Health (DOH) through the Procurement Service, an attached agency of the Department of Budget and Management.
Filed Under:
Mitsubishi Corporate,
Mitsubishi L300,
Mitsubishi Xpander,
News
Could the Philippines Get an Entry-Level Toyota GR Supra?
One year after the debut of its flagship GR Supra, Toyota is now expanding its global offering by making available its A90 with a turbocharged 2.0-liter engine. This new engine enables the GR Supra to shed around 100 kilograms of weight, while giving it a perfect 50-50 front-to-rear balance.
Filed Under:
News,
Sports Car,
Toyota Supra
Driving the Mazda MX-5 Race Car Reminded Me of Dreams That Long Faded
As the Fast and Furious’s only Asian hero, I have to admit: I had fantasies playing Han Lue; after all, who wouldn’t want to lock lips with Gal Gadot while driving a sportscar. Yes sir, I’ve always wanted to get down Han style if I were 20 year younger, 20 pounds lighter, and well, 20 million pesos richer. Sad to say, that dream has faded, and I was pretty content to move on with my life.
Filed Under:
Driver's Seat,
Feature,
Mazda MX-5,
Motorsports,
Sports Car
Subaru Still Has A Couple of Old Stock Left and the Discounts are Huge
New Year, new Subaru? Well, that’s the gist since distributor Motor Image Pilipinas is giving up to P 350,000 off selected models until the end of the month.
Filed Under:
Subaru Corporate,
Subaru Forester,
Subaru Outback,
Subaru XV
January 14, 2020
How the Mazda CX-30 Challenged Automotive Design
As carmakers all give their vehicles a sense of dynamism, Mazda challenged themselves to come up with a design that’s hard to mimic. Thus, from embodying movement, the carmaker has instead embraced Japanese aesthetic. In creating the CX-30, they’ve embodied Yohaku or the beauty of empty space.
Filed Under:
Compact Crossover,
Feature,
Mazda CX-30
Geely to Engineer Cars for Mercedes-Benz's Smart Brand
Mercedes-Benz and Geely announced that they have formally established the global joint venture, Smart Automobile Co., Ltd. after receiving regulatory approvals.
Filed Under:
Geely Corporate,
Mercedes-Benz Corporate,
News
Is Nissan Looking to Divorce Renault?
Is the Nissan-Renault-Mitsubishi Alliance on the brink of collapse? That seems to be the case if these reports from Bloomberg and The Financial Times is to be believed.
Filed Under:
News,
Nissan Corporate
Chevrolet, Kia, and Jeep Win at 2020 North American Car of the Year Awards
Filed Under:
Car Awards,
Chevrolet Corvette,
Jeep Gladiator,
Kia Telluride,
News
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