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March 4, 2020

Hyundai's Future Design is Basically a Porsche

Hyundai has unveiled what its future EVs could look like with the Prophecy. Supposedly a clear expression of their latest design philosophy, Sensuous Sportiness and their “ultimate automotive form,” it’s basically a Porsche with a Hyundai badge. I mean, just look at it.

Along with sighs and muted shrieks from admirers of all ages, Francisco Moreno Domagoso took the stage once more as the recipient of this year’s Volvo Ironmark Award.

Smartwatches are now, officially, a thing. Once dismissed as a mere fashion thing, more and more people are buying them so much so that the Apple Watch has practically outsold the entire Swiss watch industry.

Ford Philippines is extending the operating hours of its Customer Relationship Center (CRC) as part of its efforts to enhance the customer experience.

Mazda Incorporated One Nostalgic Design Detail in the Futuristic MX-30

In a year that sees Mazda celebrate its centenary, the Japanese carmaker is also launching its first-ever all-electric vehicle, the MX-30.

Forget the giant nostril grille for a minute. Yes, we know it’s hard, but we’re not going to be talking about that right now. We’re not going to be talking about this new EV concept either. Instead, we’d like to let you know that BMW’s getting a new logo and guess what? It’s been staring back at you right in your face.

It can’t be helped. If you want to sell a wagon, you’d have to add some cladding to it and call it an SUV. The refreshed Mercedes-Benz E-Class is the latest to join the bandwagon with the E-Class All-Terrain which is now confirmed to go on sale outside of Europe.

Chery Auto Philippines is starting 2020 with low downpayment and low monthly amortization payment schemes on its entire line-up.

Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc., saw its January 2020 sales drop 27.6 percent due to the Taal Ash Fall and COVID-19 outbreak. Nonetheless, the Korean car brand managed to record 2,045 unit sales despite the market challenges.

Currently, Nissan is shifting its EV education campaign into high gear likely because of the impending launch of its first all-electric vehicle locally, the Leaf. Now, while that’s all good, my eyes are fixed squarely on what I think offers the best solution for our local road conditions: the Nissan Kicks e-Power.

What you’re looking at is something that can ruin your life. And no, before you get any silly ideas, this isn’t the close up of someone’s pubes. Instead, what you’re looking at are fine metallic particles that shave off tiny bits of your engine one revolution at a time.

One of the annual highlights of the Geneva International Motor Show was supposed to be the reveal of the European Car of the Year. While the show itself has been canceled in light of the coronavirus spreading across Europe, the committee did announce that the Peugeot 208 captured the industry’s top prize there for 2020.

You really, really, really wanted a Subaru Outback? You do? Huh? Well, that’s too bad. You shouldn’t have waited so long because Motor Image Pilipinas just confirmed: they’ve got no stock left. Zero. Zilch.

Review: 2020 Chery Tiggo 5X 1.5 AT Luxury

People of a certain age will remember Chery, and maybe not for the right reasons. Over the course of just 12 years, the brand has changed hands no less than three times before ending up with United Asia Automotive Group or UAAGI. Now, if this company sounds familiar, it should be—they’re responsible for making another Chinese car brand, Foton into a commercial vehicle powerhouse. The question now in everyone’s mind is, can they replicate the same success with Chery?

Hyundai has shut down a factory in South Korea after a worker there tested positive for the new coronavirus (COVID-19). The factory, in Ulsan builds the Tucson, Santa Fe, and Palisade SUVs for the Korean carmaker.

Honda is joining Toyota’s lead in offering the high-performance version of its CR-V compact crossover not with a turbocharged engine, but with an electrified one instead.

Nissan is taking its first concrete steps to becoming a mobility company with their first-ever subscription service called Nissan Switch.

In time for summer road trips and adventures, Mercedes-Benz Philippines is introducing a new limited edition variant of its GLC-Class compact SUV that’s P 300,000 more affordable than ever before.

Black Rhino Wheels Philippines is pushing into the Southern Philippines with the appointment of HE & Sons as its official sub-distributor for Mindanao.

Nissan Philippines has donated three Navara pickup trucks units to the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) to assist the humanitarian organization’s disaster and crisis response operations.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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March 4, 2020

Hyundai's Future Design is Basically a Porsche

Volvo PH presents Ironmark Award to Mayor Isko

5 Functions the Chery Smartwatch Key Can Do That the Apple Watch Can't

Ford PH's Customer Relationship Center Expands Operating Hours

March 3, 2020

Mazda Incorporated One Nostalgic Design Detail in the Futuristic MX-30

BMW Has a New Logo and This is What It Looks Like

This is How the 2021 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Looks Like as an "SUV"

Bring Home a Chery For as Low as P 15k Downpayment or P 6k Monthly

Hyundai PH Sales Breach 2k Units Despite Challenging January

Forget the Nissan Leaf, the Kicks e-Power is What We Should be Excited About

These Shavings Can Potentially Ruin Your Life (and How to Protect Yourself)

Peugeot 208 Beats Porsche, Tesla to Become 2020 European Car of the Year

Confirmed: the Subaru Outback is No More

March 2, 2020

Review: 2020 Chery Tiggo 5X 1.5 AT Luxury

Hyundai Shuts South Korean Factory After Worker Tests Positive for COVID-19

Honda Shuns Turbo, Goes Hybrid to Give the 2020 CR-V 212 Horsepower

Nissan Launches a Netflix-Like Car Subscription Service in the USA

Mercedes-Benz PH Brings In More Affordable GLC 200 Variant in Time for Summer (w/ Specs)

Black Rhino Wheels PH Appoints HE & Sons as Distributor for Mindanao

Nissan PH Donates 3 Navaras for Philippine Red Cross Crisis Response

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

March 1, 2020

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

February 28, 2020

Piaggio to Start Assembly in the Philippines

Toyota Motor PH President Now Knows: Our Public Transportation Sucks

Kia PH Extends Anniversary Blowout Promo

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