February 12, 2020
Geely Expands to Cagayan de Oro
Geely hits the ground in Mindanao with the launching of Geely Cagayan de Oro. Grand Cars, Incorporated was selected as the partner dealer in the area by Sojitz G Auto Philippines (SGAP), the exclusive distributor of Geely in the Philippines. Celebrating its opening, the several Coolray sub-compact SUVs were released to its new owners.
Filed Under:
Dealerships,
Geely Corporate,
News
These are the Major Car Brands Exhibiting at the 2020 Manila International Auto Show
Boldly facing the dawn of a new era, the Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) will open its doors once more this April 2 to 5, 2020 at the World Trade Center Manila (WTCMM).
February 11, 2020
First Philippine Drive: 2020 Kia Seltos 2.0 SX
With Director Bong Joon-ho and his movie, Parasite winning big at the Academy Awards, it’s yet another visible sign that Korea’s ready for the limelight. Their successful invasion of global popular culture, from gadgets to music to food, and now, to movies has left an indelible mark in the way people think and act. Selling 324 units in two months, the Kia Seltos could very well be that invasive force in the crossover segment.
Filed Under:
Compact Crossover,
Driver's Seat,
Kia Seltos
The Blaupunkt Dakota BP800Play is Your Solution to Traffic Boredom (w/ Brochure)
Staying connected is one of the “must-haves” for Filipino motorists. With more time stuck in bumper-to-bumper traffic, infotainment has become integral to help pass the hours-long crawl. And while some are content with the usual AM/FM, what about those who play their personalized Spotify playlist or rely Waze or Google Maps for directions?
Filed Under:
Blaupunkt Corporate,
News
Nissan is Discounting Its Parts and Labor for Selected Models
Nissan Philippines is offering free checkups for air conditioning, brakes, and suspension at participating dealerships nationwide with its Car Care Support promo which runs today until March 31, 2020.
Filed Under:
News,
Nissan Corporate,
Service
Mitsubishi PH Ushers in Chinese New Year with "GR8 Deals!" Promo
Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) celebrates the Chinese New Year with its “GR8 Deals!” promo until February 29, 2020.
Filed Under:
Mitsubishi Corporate,
News
Isuzu Pasig is IPC's 2019 Dealer of the Year
Isuzu Pasig is the Overall Champion at Isuzu Philippines Corporation’s 15th Dealer of the Year Awards (DOYA). The 2019 DOYA capped off a challenging, but fulfilling year for the IPC dealer network’s sales force and aftersales operations.
Filed Under:
Dealerships,
Isuzu Corporate,
News
February 10, 2020
The Kia Seltos's Intelligent Variable Transmission Restores My Faith in CVTs
We’re currently resting up in Baler, Aurora giving the 2020 Kia Seltos its first out-of-town shakedown. Oh, and before you ask, yes, we’ll be coming up with our initial impressions soon, and yes, we’ll also be doing a full-fledged review too. But before all that, let’s talk all about the IVT because, holy shit, it blew my mind.
Filed Under:
Compact Crossover,
Driver's Seat,
Feature,
Kia Seltos,
Travel
Chery Auto Opens First Full-Fledged Dealership in Mindanao
Just two months after its brand launch, Chery Auto Philippines, through its distributor United Asia Automotive Group, Inc. (UAAGI), officially opened its first complete 3S dealership in Mindanao.
Filed Under:
Chery Corporate,
Dealerships,
News
Review: 2020 Volvo XC60 T8 Twin Engine AWD Inscription
There’s a lot to love about Volvo recently. From barely surviving in Ford’s corporate shadow, they’ve now entered a new era of renaissance—one where they’ve managed to come up with winner after winner. While the brand has a compelling range of vehicles, at the core of all this is the XC60. It’s globally their best-selling model, and single-handedly a showcase of what they’ve accomplished thus far.
Filed Under:
Driver's Seat,
Luxury SUV,
Volvo XC60
Lexus PH Will Replace Transmission Assembles for Free Because They Shifted Roughly
Lexus is living up to their tagline, “the relentless pursuit of perfection” by announcing a special campaign on selected RX350 SUVs simply because these SUVs shifted too roughly for their standards.
What Does It Take to Film a Nissan GT-R? Another Nissan GT-R
Nissan developed the 2020 Nissan GT-R NISMO to be the pinnacle of the iconic nameplate. For maximum performance, the engine was upgraded, its aerodynamics further enhanced, and weight was shed through the meticulous use of exotic materials.
Filed Under:
News,
Nissan GT-R,
Sports Car
Bored at the Office? Play this Free, Browser-Based Game from Honda
Monday blues got you down? Well, worry not. Honda’s turned your web browser into a mobile gaming platform with its “Beat That!” driving video game (click here to try it out). The best part is since it runs on HTML5, there’s absolutely nothing to install—all you need is a modern browser such as Chrome, Firefox, or Safari.
Filed Under:
Honda Corporate,
News
Goodyear PH Awarded in Quality Service Awards
Goodyear Philippines’s retail and service center, Goodyear Autocare chain of stores, is awarded the Silver winner in the Car Servicing category at the Reader’s Digest 2020 Quality Service Awards.
Mindanao's First Cooperative to Join the PUV Modernization Program Chooses Hyundai
Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI), continues its support for the country’s PUV Modernization Program with the turn over of the first batch of Hyundai HD50S Class 2 Modern PUVs to the Public Transport Alliance of Gensan (PTAG), led by PTAG President Robert N. Cang. 15 out of the 326 units orderered by PTAG were turned over.
Filed Under:
Hyundai Corporate,
News,
PUV Modernization
Foton Opens in Davao City
United Asia Automotive Group, Inc. (UAAGI), the exclusive distributor of Foton vehicles in the country opened its 29th dealership, and its fourth in Mindanao.
Filed Under:
Dealerships,
Foton Corporate,
News
February 7, 2020
Toyota Motor Philippines Recalling Selected 2019 Alphard MPVs and Coaster Buses
Toyota Motor Philippines is recalling selected Alphard and Coaster models due to seat belts which may not lock properly in the event of a crash.
Filed Under:
News,
Recall,
Safety,
Toyota Alphard,
Toyota Corporate
Ford's Sold Out GT Supercar Gets Naked for 2020
The entire run of the Ford GT may have been spoken for, but that didn’t stop the guys at Ford Performance from releasing a mid-cycle refresh that boosts the outputs of the supercar’s 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6.
Filed Under:
Ford GT,
News,
Sports Car
This is the Longest Facade Among Nissan Dealerships in the Country
To bring the company’s innovative products and services to more Filipinos nationwide, Nissan inaugurated its first dealership for 2020 in Clark, Pampanga in partnership with Innovation Motors.
Filed Under:
Dealerships,
News,
Nissan Corporate
While Philippines Waits for the Volkswagen Teramont, It Gets Refreshed in the US
While Volkswagen Philippines’s plans to bring in the 7-seater Teramont remain up in the air, its North American twin, the Atlas has just seen a refresh.
Filed Under:
Mid-sized SUV,
News,
Volkswagen Teramont
Hyundai Chairman is First Korean Inducted into Automotive Hall of Fame
Hyundai Motor Group Chairman Mong-Koo Chung will be inducted into the Automotive Hall of Fame, the industry’s highest honor.
Filed Under:
Hyundai Corporate,
News
Isuzu is Philippines's Best-Selling Truck Brand for 20 Straight Years
According to the latest figures supplied by the Truck Manufacturers Association (TMA) and the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines Inc. (CAMPI), Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) retains its leadership in the Commercial Vehicle (CV) truck category.
Filed Under:
Isuzu Corporate,
Isuzu CV,
News,
PHL Auto Industry
Ford Philippines Breaks Ground at 50th Dealership
Ford Philippines, together with Fairlane Automotive Ventures, Inc. (FAVI), kicked off the construction of its 50th dealership facility in the country in Talisay City, Cebu with a ceremonial groundbreaking event.
Filed Under:
Dealerships,
Ford Corporate,
News
February 6, 2020
Nissan Shoves a 3.8-liter V6 and 9-speed Automatic into their Pickup Truck
Consider us lucky. While the Philippines has had the Nissan Navara (D23) since 2014, other markets like the United States has had to content with the D40, known as the Frontier over there which makes the pickup truck 16 years old.
Filed Under:
News,
Nissan Navara,
Pick-Up
The 5 Most Searched Cars by Filipinos? Fuccboi Specials
You want to know what’s the most searched car by Filipino buyers? It’s the Honda Civic. That’s based on data compiled of all the searches made by customers on online classifieds giant, Carousell.
Filed Under:
Carousell,
Honda Civic,
News
The 2020 Toyota Fortuner, Alphard Gains Added Safety Features
Toyota Motor Philippines updates the Fortuner SUV and Alphard luxury MPV with more safety features this 2020.
Filed Under:
Luxury MPV,
Mid-sized SUV,
News,
Toyota Alphard,
Toyota Fortuner
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