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March 2, 2020

Suzuki PH Gives Ertiga a Nip and Tuck for 2020, Prices Top Out Still Below a Million Pesos


A few weeks before the official launch of its SUV-derivative, the XL7, Suzuki Auto Philippines has also managed to keep itself busy by also giving its Ertiga MPV a nip-and-tuck this 2020.

March 1, 2020

UPDATED: Enough with the Rumors, Here are the Official Prices, Variants of the 2020 Suzuki S-Presso and 2020 XL7


UPDATE: Read the complete specs of the XL7 here, and the S-Presso here. (3/13).

In the lead up to the launch of their two all-new crossover offerings this month—the S-Presso mini-SUV and the XL7 7-seater small SUV, Suzuki Auto Philippines has had it with so-called leaks and has finally revealed the official pricing for these two much-awaited models.

February 28, 2020

Piaggio to Start Assembly in the Philippines


Autoitalia Philippines Enterprises, Inc., the exclusive distributor of Piaggio in the Philippines has taken the next step, and has entered into a technical licensing agreement with Piaggio to manufacture and assemble its vehicles not just for the Philippine market, but for export to other ASEAN countries as well.

Toyota Motor PH President Now Knows: Our Public Transportation Sucks


Metro Manila’s mass transport system sucks. Almost everyone who uses a jeepney or MRT to get to and from work knows it, but it’s just different when the observation comes from no less than the president of the country’s biggest carmaker.

Kia PH Extends Anniversary Blowout Promo


Kia Philippines continues its first anniversary celebration by extending its anniversary blowout promo until March 31, 2020.

Nissan to Halt PH Manufacturing According to Sta. Rosa City Mayor


The decision of Honda Cars Philippines (HCPI) to stop local assembly may not be the last. Sta. Rosa City mayor Arlene Arcillas revealed that Nissan is following suit as well.

Suzuki Auto PH Inches to 77 Dealer Target with Butuan Ground Breaking


Suzuki Philippines remains bullish in its nationwide expansion as it breaks ground for the new and improved Suzuki Auto Butuan, now complete with offerings such as sales, service, and spare parts. Capping last 2019 with 21.17 percent sales increase, Suzuki Philippines is set to end the month of February with 77 dealerships in total.

Volkswagen Says the Gearbox of the Future Will Have 1 Gear


Volkswagen believes that the future of the gearbox is this: a single-speed gearbox system. As the world enters the era of e-mobility, VW understands that the nature of electric motors fundamentally changes the way power is transmitted to the wheels. For that, they’ve developed the APP310 e-drive unit.

Ford's New Chief Operating Officer Wants to Make Sure the Carmaker Builds Their Cars Right


Former Toyota man and now incoming Ford Chief Operating Officer Jim Farley laid down his plan to turn around the American carmaker. With the surprise retirement of Joe Hinrichs, Farley will become the front man starting March 1.

February 27, 2020

UPDATED: Geely PH to Introduce Hybrid Tech in Their Upcoming Compact SUV


UPDATE: It has been officially named as the Geely Azkarra (3/11).

Geely is taking a bold step by introducing its very own gasoline-electric hybrid technology into its upcoming compact SUV. The yet unnamed offering may beat the Subaru Forester e-BOXER as the country’s first electrified compact SUV.

Volkswagen PH Launches New Brand Campaign with Aim to Better the Filipino Motoring Experience


Volkswagen Philippines enters 2020 with a rejuvenated brand campaign: “We Move You” and kicked it off in spectacular fashion last week at the Activity Center of Trinoma in Quezon City.

The P 6.21-million "Urban Pack" is the Most Popular Land Rover Defender 110


Order books are now open for the three-door Land Rover Defender 90 following the successful launch of the five-door Defender 110.

Road Safety Groups Caution Against Used, Worn Tires Amidst Possible Shortage of Low-Cost Tires


While most people link the Coronavirus to the closure of vehicle manufacturing plants as its most direct effect to the automotive industry, it may also have an effect on something that concerns current vehicle owners as well: the supply of low-cost tires.

The 2021 Volkswagen Golf Hot Hatch Comes in Three Flavors


Volkswagen has finally lifted the covers off the hot hatch version of its all-new Mk. 8 Golf, and it comes in three flavors: gasoline, plug-in hybrid, and even diesel. Meet the 2021 Golf GTI, GTE, and GTD.

A More Powerful Engine is Making Its Way into the Subaru XV by 2021


The American customers asked, they listened. Subaru is finally addressing one of the major complaints with its Subaru XV subcompact crossover come 2021 over there: it’ll get a larger engine.

Honda Just Gave the Jazz an SUV-Like Makeover


Understanding that crossovers have a broader appeal nowadays, Honda has come up with an SUV-inspired version of the all-new Jazz. Called the Jazz Crosstar, it comes with features that make it better suited for those who aspire to live “active lifestyles.”

Is Hyundai Making a High-Performance All Electric Vehicle?


Hyundai’s “Sensuous Sportiness” design philosophy is coming to EVs, and it’ll be previewed by the Prophecy which will be shown in full at the upcoming Geneva International Motor Show.

February 26, 2020

Ferrari Museum Opens Exhibit Dedicated to Its Grand Tourers


In celebration of Enzo Ferrari’s birthday, a new exhibition has been opened at the museum that bears his name in Modena, Italy. Entitled “Ferrari Grand Tour, a journey through beauty and passion,” celebrates the Italian carmaker’s most elegant grand tourers, all of which happen to be truly global in their appeal.

2020 MG Live! Kicks Off with Cebu Concert This Weekend


MG Philippines continues to showcase the best OPM talents as it kicks off MG Live! 2020 this February. This year MG Philippines is going national: the MG Live! free concert series will be brought to key locations around the country, starting with the first leg happening in Cebu from February 27 to March 1, 2020.

For P 416k, Porsche Will Put Your Fingerprint Onto Your Brand-New 911


Just imagine what sort of privacy problems this could bring. While ill-informed netizens went gaga over the OR code that comes with the LTO’s so-called “third plate,” Porsche has gone a step further, and is now offering your very own fingerprint as a decorative strip on your brand-new 911.

Rolls-Royce Makes an App That's a Mix Between Facebook and Frontrow


Open-minded ka ba? Well, if you’re a Rolls-Royce owner, you can now tap into a very exclusive, very small clientele of multi-millionaires and billionaires to invest in your business. This is one of the things you can do in one of the most elite digital clubs in the world: Whispers.

Hyundai's Off Hunting Civics with the 2020 i30


Hyundai is off to hunt Honda Civics (at least in Europe) with the i30. The Korean carmaker’s compact car has been updated with a new design, better connectivity features, and an available 1.5-liter turbocharged engine.

February 25, 2020

Subaru PH Now Offers 360-degree Camera for Subaru XV and Forester Models


Subaru is doubling down on its commitment to offer cutting-edge safety on their vehicles by adding a 360-degree camera on its most popular models—the Subaru XV and Forester.

This Hotted-Up 2020 Honda Civic Type R Won't be Available in the Philippines (w/ Video)


Concerned with improving its performance on the race track, Honda has come up with a hotted-up version of its Civic Type R for 2020: the Civic Type R Limited Edition.

Subaru is Targeting Big Numbers for 2021 WRX STI


Subaru is setting a huge target for its all-new flagship performance sedan, the WRX STI when it debuts in 2021. A report from Forbes says that Subaru Technica International (STI) is setting output goals of no less than 400 horsepower and 490 Nm of torque.

Hyundai and Kias Will Shift, Brake Less Thanks to Big Data


Hyundai Motor Group is harnessing the power of big data to rid the world of needless gear shifting. Called Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Connected Shift System, it will predictively shift gears after identifying road and traffic conditions ahead.