Kia is readying its own answer to the Ford EcoSport and Hyundai Venue. Made first for the Indian market, it’ll be making its worldwide debut (albeit in concept form) at the upcoming New Delhi Auto Expo this February.
January 26, 2020
Kia's Making Another SUV and This One's Smaller Than the Seltos
Kia is readying its own answer to the Ford EcoSport and Hyundai Venue. Made first for the Indian market, it’ll be making its worldwide debut (albeit in concept form) at the upcoming New Delhi Auto Expo this February.
The World's First Chevrolet Corvette C8 Sold for P 152.5 Million
The history-making VIN # 0001 of the first mid-engined Chevrolet Corvette was sold for a whopping USD 3 million (~ P 152.5 million) at the 49th Annual Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction.
January 25, 2020
Be One of the First to Test Drive the 2020 Ranger FX4 at the Ford Island Conquest
The launch of the Ford Ranger FX4 officially marks the kick-off of the Ford Island Conquest experiential event this year.
3 Ways the Volkswagen Santana AT is Your Dream Car Made Real
We understand—choosing the best and most affordable first car is one of the toughest decisions you’ll ever take. Never settle for less even for your first car because luxury and long-lasting quality can now be affordable. Check out three ways Volkswagen’s Santana AT makes owning the car of your dreams affordable and worth every penny.
Stricter Emissions Puts Doubts on Suzuki Jimny's Future
The diminutive Suzuki Jimny may soon fall victim to Europe’s increasingly stringent emissions requirements. The carmaker confirmed that the mini-4x4 will be sold only in very limited numbers this year due to the new mandatory emissions reduction targets set to take effect from 2020 onwards.
January 24, 2020
Mazda Wants You to Be Creative As They Celebrate Their 100th Anniversary
Mazda is reaching a milestone this year. On exactly January 30, 2020, the Hiroshima-based carmaker will celebrate its 100th birthday.
Toyota is Most Admired Auto Maker for 6th Straight Year
Toyota is the most admired motor vehicle company according to Fortune Magazine’s 2020 “World’s Most Admired Companies” list. This year marks the sixth consecutive year for the Japanese automaker to appear in the list. Fortune also recognized Toyota as number 30 among the Top 50 “All-Star” companies surveyed, which included companies from various industries.
Foton PH Ends 2019 Among Top 10 Selling Car Brands, Looks to An Even Stronger 2020
United Asia Automotive Group (UAAGI) retained its position as one of the country’s top-selling car brands in 2019. This was revealed by President Rommel Sytin at their annual Dealers Appreciation Night.
January 23, 2020
The Return of the FX4 Headlines Change to the Philippine 2020 Ford Ranger Line-Up (w/ Specs)
Ford Philippines opens 2020 with the introduction of two new variants of its best-selling Ranger pickup truck. This brings the total available variants to 13—one of the widest in its segment. The two new variants launched are the FX4 in manual and automatic transmission guise.
Geely Ends 2019 as Best-Selling Chinese Car Brand in the World
Geely Automobile Holdings Limited continues to maintain its position as the best-selling Chinese auto brand globally since 2017. With cumulative sales that reached around 1,361,560 units in 2019, Geely Auto has retained its Sales Champion title for the third consecutive year.
Hyundai PH Sells More than 33K Vehicles in 2019
Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI), the official distributor of Hyundai passenger cars and commercial vehicles ended the year strong with 2.9 percent growth in December 2019 or 3,163 units sold versus the same month last year.
January 22, 2020
Subaru PH Just Increased Their Prices, Then Threw in a Discount
Okay, Subaru hear me out. You said you wanted to shy away from heavy discounting this 2020, so what gives that barely 30 days into the new year, you’re going back to the same, old tune?
Kia Donates 10 K2500 Kargo Units for Taal Relief Efforts
AC Motors together with the Ayala Foundation mobilized in carrying relief goods in a convoy of 30 vehicles from brands Volkswagen, Maxus, KTM, Honda, and Isuzu.
Suzuki's Ertiga-based SUV Spied at Indonesian Assembly Plant
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Isuzu Philippines Donates a D-Max to Help in Taal Relief Operations
Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) donated one Isuzu D-Max 4x4 LS MT to the Philippine Red Cross (PRC), Laguna Chapter for the mobilization of relief efforts due to the eruption of Taal Volcano.
Ford Philippines Offers 20 Percent Discount to Customers Affected by Taal Ashfall
Ford Philippines is offering discounts on parts and labor to customers of Ford dealerships in Luzon who have been affected by the recent Taal Volcano ashfall.
Mini, Honda Triumph at World's Most Dangerous Race
Carlos Sainz and his co-driver Lucas Cruz have won the Rally Dakar for the third time, having previously triumphed in 2010 and 2018. In doing so, they presented Mini with its fifth overall victory at the iconic endurance rally.
Toyota's Giving Away Free GR Supra Posters!
Toyota really thinks that they’ve got a car with street cred in the all-new A90 GR Supra. And because of that, they think it’s deserving a bit of your bedroom or living room space; for that, they’re giving away free limited-edition posters.
January 21, 2020
Subaru Reveals Plans to Improve Its All-Wheel Drive System and Offers Details on New Engine
At a technology briefing in Japan, Subaru Corporation laid down their future plans including one where their entire global line-up will be electrified in one form or another by the first half of 2030.
Rolls-Royce Posts Record Growth in 2019
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars hit a historic annual sales record last year with deliveries rising 25 percent globally compared to 2018. A total of 5,152 cars were delivered in over 50 countries around the world.
Honda's P 109K AirBlade 150 is Designed for Manila's Stop-and-Go Traffic (w/ Video)
Honda Philippines, Inc., the number one motorcycle manufacturer in the country, raises the bar in the scooter segment once again with the launch of the all-new AirBlade 150—a cutting-edge sporty automatic transmission bike that promises to make urban riding fun, comfortable, and stylish.
Review: 2020 Ford Everest 2.0L Bi-Turbo Titanium 4WD
By and large, the Ford Everest re-wrote the mid-sized SUV rules. It didn’t become the segment’s best-seller, but it was, the best balanced of the lot. Not only did it offer looks, but it also offered performance, capability, comfort, and refinement in equal measure. That’s why it comes as a surprise that despite facing some stiff competition, Ford has opted to keep things well enough alone. Are they confident in having developed a “future-proof” SUV some five years back, or is this a case of them running out of fresh new ideas?
MG Philippines Now 24 Dealers Strong
Since MG came under the distributorship of The Covenant Car Company, Inc. (TCCCI) in October 2018, the brand’s nationwide dealership network has experienced a rapid expansion. In just over a year, MG Philippines has opened a total of 18 dealerships throughout Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.
Subaru to Electrify Entire Line-Up in 10 Years
Subaru Corporation revealed the future direction of its technology development efforts, an opportune time given the automotive industry is facing increasing pressure to electrify their line-up.
January 20, 2020
UPDATED: Subaru PH Greets Chinese New Year with Discounts on Service, Parts, and Accessories
UPDATE: Due to unforeseen circumstances, this Chinese New Year promo is being postponed to a later date. (1/24).
In celebration of Chinese New Year, Motor Image Pilipinas is offering several aftersales service promos including discounts on parts, accessories, and labor.
Toyota Just Came Out with a 283-Horsepower Gazoo Racing Tweaked Hilux
In 2018, Toyota unveiled a Hilux tweaked by their go-fast department, Gazoo Racing. The Hilux GR Sport as it’s officially known did feature new handling bits and some aesthetics upgrades, but the stock drivetrain was, admittedly, a letdown. Two years later, Toyota has learned their mistake and is now giving the Hilux GR Sport a much-needed oomph with the help of a V6 engine.
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