February 23, 2020
Displaced Honda Workers Can Work in Construction Says Malacañang
Malacañang says that Honda Cars Philippines’s decision to shut down its assembly will just have a “minimal impact” on the Philippine economy.
Filed Under:
Honda Corporate,
News,
PHL Auto Industry
The 2020 BMW X1 Gets Weaker Engine, But Becomes P800k Cheaper (w/ Brochure)
Together with the all-new 2020 1 Series, BMW Philippines has launched the refreshed X1 giving it aesthetic and feature updates, along with a significantly lower price tag.
Filed Under:
BMW X1,
Car Launch,
Compact SUV,
News
DTI May Impose Safeguard Measures Against CBU Vehicles
The sudden announcement of Honda Cars Philippines’s decision to shutter its local assembly effective March of this year underscores the frailty of the Philippine automotive industry; so much so that a worker’s group, made of employees from various automakers, has petitioned the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to reconsider the country’s position under the ASEAN Free Trade Agreement or AFTA.
Filed Under:
DTI,
News,
PHL Auto Industry
Honda PH to Assemble P 66k BeAT Scooter Locally (w/ Specs)
Honda Philippines, Inc. (HPI), introduces The new 2020 BeAT, the automatic scooter model that will be made in the Philippines.
Filed Under:
Honda Motor Corporate,
Honda Motorcycles,
Motorcycle,
News,
PHL Auto Industry
Mazda PH Finally Reveals 2020 MX-5 Prices; Now Starting at P 1.980-million
After its preview at the Mazda Premium event last January, Mazda Philippines has finally released the pricing of its 2020 MX-5. The good news is that overall equipment is up compared to the 2019 model; bad news is that pricing is up considerably on all trims.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Mazda MX-5,
News,
Sports Car
February 22, 2020
Mazda PH Introduces New Top-Trim 2020 CX-5 Variant: the Signature AWD Diesel
Mazda Philippines finally completes its 2020 CX-5 line-up with the introduction of its new top-line model: the Signature AWD Diesel variant. Boasting aesthetic and performance-oriented changes, it’s set to move the goalpost once more in the compact crossover segment.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Compact SUV,
Mazda CX-5,
News
BMW PH Does It Again: 2020 1 Series Undercuts the Merc A-Class, MINI Clubman JCW (w/ Specs)
Flair up those nostril hot hatch fans, because BMW Philippines just unleashed yet another surprise in the all-new 1 Series. Available in two variants, the 1 Series switches to a new platform (UKL2) which fuses the brand’s dynamic excellence with increased interior space. And they also happen to undercut their two chief segment rivals.
Filed Under:
BMW 1 Series,
Car Launch,
News
Honda Cars PH to Stop Local Assembly
Honda Cars Philippines, Inc., which produces the BR-V and City, announced today, that it will stop production operations in its plant in Sta. Rosa, Laguna, effective March 2020.
Filed Under:
Honda Corporate,
News,
PHL Auto Industry
February 21, 2020
The 2020 BMW X3 Lives Up to What Every Independent, Mobile Upscale Filipina Wants
When one hears of BMW, the image that comes to mind is, one of its elegant sedans that have stood the test of time. Just ask any enthusiast and they will reminisce of such a time when the family had owned a 3 or 5 Series. In recent years though, BMW has expanded its range to answer the demand for those who want something taller—the SUV, or in corporate parlance, Sport Activity Vehicle.
Filed Under:
BMW X3,
Driver's Seat,
Luxury SUV
3 Reasons Why You Should Visit MIAS for Your Car Accessory Needs
Owning a car is a perk as much as it is a responsibility. Regardless of the make and model, cars need regular maintenance checks and even upgrades to keep it in tip-top shape. Another way in which vehicles can be enhanced is through the thoughtful selection of accessories that can improve the performance of the car and even elevate its look.
Porsche and Hyundai's Genesis Make the Best Vehicles
A week after J.D. Power released its vehicle dependability study, Consumer Reports did the same. This ranking is unique in that Consumer Reports accepts no advertising, pays for all the products it tests, and as a nonprofit organization, has no shareholders. These factors give weight to the products and services it recommends.
Filed Under:
News,
Porsche Corporate
A Luxury Car Price War Just Made the 2020 Mercedes-Benz E-Class the Most Affordable One In Its Class
There’s a price war brewing in the premium mid-sized sedan segment. After BMW revealed its less-than-P4-million Made-in-Malaysia 5 Series, Mercedes-Benz is now offering their own cutthroat version of the E-Class.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Luxury Car,
Mercedes-Benz E-Class,
News
February 20, 2020
Peugeot Just Made Themselves a Rival to the Hilux and Ranger: the Landtrek
Peugeot is building themselves a rival to the Toyota Hilux and Ford Ranger, but they’ve taken a runabout way to do so. Built and developed in China by Peugeot’s joint-venture partner there, Changan, the 2020 Landtrek is said to meet “the best international standards.”
Filed Under:
News,
Peugeot Landtrek,
Pick-Up
Hino Opens Fifth Dealership in Visayas
Hino Motors Philippines (HMP), the exclusive distributor of Hino trucks and buses in the Philippines, expands its retail network with Hino Leyte, the company’s first dealership to open in 2020.
Filed Under:
Dealerships,
Hino Corporate,
News
Mitsubishi PH Moves Offices to BGC
Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) formally announces the assignment of some of its key departments to the country’s premiere business district.
Filed Under:
Mitsubishi Corporate,
News
Bill Gates Chooses a Porsche Taycan Over a Tesla
Billionaire, philanthropist, and the guy who was partly responsible for Clippy, Bill Gates has chosen the Porsche Taycan as his first-ever full-electric vehicle or EV.
Filed Under:
Electric Vehicles (EV),
News,
Porsche Taycan
The 2021 Kia Sorento Will Have Diesel Power Paired to a Dual Clutch Transmission
Kia’s using the weeks leading up to the Geneva Motor Show to reveal more details about its 2021 Sorento. After showing off the design, the Korean automaker’s confirmed some details on the platform and engines as well.
Filed Under:
Geneva Motor Show,
Kia Sorento,
Mid-sized SUV,
News
The 2020 Honda Civic Type R Loses the Rear Wing for Softbois
If you have a snooty reputation to protect, and you don’t want to be seen in a “boy racer” car, well, Honda’s just come up with a solution for you: the Civic Type R Sport Line. This variant is a new addition to the refreshed Civic Type R family.
Filed Under:
Honda Civic,
News,
Sports Sedan
The Mazda BT-50 is Now Cheaper than the Ford Ranger and Comes with Free Service for 3 Years
Always wanted a Ford Ranger, but was afraid of the maintenance cost? Well, consider its mechanical twin, the Mazda BT-50 then. For the next 9 days, the Ranger’s twin-from-another-mother comes with a hefty P 180,000 discount.
Filed Under:
Mazda BT-50,
News,
Pick-Up
February 19, 2020
All-New Land Rover Defender Did Its Own Stunts in No Time To Die
The all-new Land Rover Defender will be pushed to its limits in the new James Bond film, No Time To Die.
Filed Under:
Land Rover Defender,
Luxury SUV,
News
China's Great Wall Motors to Acquire GM's Thailand Manufacturing Facility
China’s Great Wall Motors (GWM) is setting its sights on the ASEAN market with the announcement that they’re the ones buying GM’s manufacturing facilities in Rayong, Thailand. This comes as GM finds continued manufacturing in ASEAN to be unfeasible.
Filed Under:
Chevrolet Corporate,
Great Wall Corporate,
News
Should the All-New 2020 Hyundai i20 Worry the Honda Jazz?
Hyundai’s bringing its Sensuous Sportiness to the sub-compact class with the all-new i20. Representing the model’s most ambitious design yet, it comes packed with cutting-edge connectivity features and the most comprehensive safety package in its class. Should the Honda Jazz and Mazda2 worry?
Filed Under:
Geneva Motor Show,
Hyundai i20,
News,
Sub-Compact
Toyota Teases its Yaris-based SUV
After the sketch, comes the teaser. Toyota’s new Yaris-based SUV is almost upon us, but before then, they’ve released the world’s first glimpse into their yet-unnamed crossover.
Filed Under:
Geneva Motor Show,
News,
Toyota Corporate
February 18, 2020
10 Things Chairman Alfred Ty Revealed About Toyota Motor Philippines
A change of leadership is often viewed either as a time of great promise or uncertainty. In the case of Toyota Motor Philippines though, it’s a show of stability amidst the ever-changing automotive landscape. And while most of the attention has been showered upon either outgoing President Satoru Suzuki or incoming President Atsuhiro Okamoto, this is an opportune time to look back at some Toyota’s accomplishments in the Philippines.
Filed Under:
News,
PHL Auto Industry,
Toyota Corporate
The Nissan LEAF Proves How Reliable EVs Can Be
While the headline at the 2020 J.D. Power U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study was Hyundai’s luxury division, Genesis beating both Lexus and Porsche, there’s also one interesting takeaway in the study: the Nissan Leaf just beat everyone else as the most dependable compact car.
Filed Under:
Electric Vehicles (EV),
J.D. Power,
News,
Nissan Leaf
Smile Because the All-New BMW 1 Series is Set for Its Public Debut This Weekend
Put a smile on your face, because the BMW Joyfest returns this February 21 to 23, 2020 at the Bonifacio Global City, Taguig.
Filed Under:
BMW 1 Series,
BMW X1,
Compact SUV,
Events,
Luxury Car,
News
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