General Motors and Honda are jointly developing two all-new electric vehicles for Honda, based on GM’s global EV platform and powered by the American carmaker’s proprietary Ultium batteries.
April 3, 2020
GM Will Engineer, Make Honda's New Electric Vehicles
General Motors and Honda are jointly developing two all-new electric vehicles for Honda, based on GM’s global EV platform and powered by the American carmaker’s proprietary Ultium batteries.
April 2, 2020
Toyota Motor PH's Car Leasing Plans Could Be Kinto
Late last year, Toyota Motor Philippines laid down plans to offer long-term leasing in a bid to solidify its market share. While no details were provided at the time, we just have to look at our neighbor in Thailand to see that Toyota has done just that with a new brand called Kinto.
15 Audi Movies You Can Binge On During Enhanced Community Quarantine
Well, we’re about halfway through the Enhanced Community Quarantine (hopefully), and if you’ve binged enough of K-Dramas and gone through Crash Landing On You multiple times, Audi’s suggesting a change of pace.
Hyundai to Setup Innovation Center in Singapore
Hyundai is establishing a Hyundai Mobility Global Innovation Center in Singapore (HMGICs) to accelerate its innovative efforts. With support from the Singapore Economic Development Board, construction will break ground in May with completion expected in the second half of 2022.
The MG 6's Celebrating Its 10th Anniversary, So It's Throwing Some Shade at the Honda Civic
MG’s throwing some shade at the Honda Civic. You don’t believe me? Just stare at the header photo, and you’ll see the Civic being overtaken with dirt being kicked up its front bumper by the Chinese carmaker’s “Luxury Internet New Energy Coupe.” If the MG car in question looks familiar it should; we know it better as the MG 6.
Subaru to Halt Japanese Production Until May 1
They held out for as long as they can, but Subaru Corporation has announced that all its plants will shutdown entirely due to supply chain disruptions, and a sharp fall in global demand for new vehicles brought by the COVID-19 pandemic.
April 1, 2020
Chevrolet Delays All-New Tahoe and Suburban to 2021
If you’ve been waiting for the all-new 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban to arrive locally, well, you’ll have to wait a bit longer. Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, General Motors says they’re delaying at least half a dozen models including these two high-profile SUVs.
Meet the Guy Who's Responsible for the Next Nissan Navara, Terra's Design
Ken Lee took the helm of Nissan’s LCV (Light Commercial Vehicle) design team six months ago, and now he shares his vision of where he’ll be taking the brand moving forward.
TAG Heuer is the Title Sponsor of the Porsche Esports Cup
TAG Heuer, which already supports Porsche in the Formula E series, is the new title sponsor of the Porsche Esports Cup, the single-make electronic sports racing championship Porsche initiated with iRacing in 2019. iRacing is the leading provider of realistic online racing simulators.
Honda Cars PH Welcomes New President
Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. welcomes Mr. Masahiko Nakamura as its new president, effective April 1, 2020. He will replace Mr. Noriyuki Takakura who will transfer to Honda Automobile (Thailand) Co., Ltd. (HATC).
Geely Donates 20,000 Surgical Masks to Department of Health
Geely Holding Group, through the foundation of its chairman, the Li Shufu Charity Foundation, has donated 20,000 pieces of surgical masks to the Department of Health in a bid to support the medical front liners in battling the coronavirus pandemic.
Volvo Celebrates Best Decade Ever Under Geely Ownership
Volvo Cars has its eyes firmly set on the future as it celebrates the 10-year anniversary of its acquisition by Zhejiang Geely Holding (Geely).
Happy 70th Anniversary, Volkswagen Kombi
Known as the Volkswagen Bulli, Kombi, Type 2, or even simply the “hippy van,” the famous people carrier is celebrating its 70th anniversary. Since it rolled off the Wolfsburg production line, there have been six generations and over 13 million sold.
Mazda Just Won Its 9th Red Dot Design Award
March 31, 2020
Mazda Says They Can Turn Internal Combustion Engines Carbon Neutral
Despite the automotive industry’s love for electrification, Mazda thinks that the internal combustion engine still has a lot of give—at least until the next 20 or so years. As part of its Sustainable Zoom-Zoom 2030 long-term strategy, the Japanese carmaker is aiming to reduce its “Well-to-Wheel” emissions by 50 percent of 2010 levels by 2030, and to 90 percent by 2050.
Honda's Design Recognized at Red Dot 2020 Awards
Honda’s gotten its design mojo back and proving it are three awards at the Red Dot awards including the highest honor—the Red Dot: Best of the Best.
The Latest Lego Technic Set is the "Fast and Furious" Dodge Charger
The latest Fast and Furious move may have been delayed until 2021, but fans of the movie franchise (and muscle car afficionados) can still get a piece of with Lego’s newest Technic line kit: the 1970 Dodge Charger driven by Dom Toretto in the film series.
March 30, 2020
Metro Pacific Follows SMC's Lead, Makes Tollways Free for Medical Front Liners
Two days after San Miguel Corporation announced that medical front liners can use its tollways for free, Metro Pacific Corporation has now followed suit.
Suzuki and Kia are Offering Extended Warranty, PMS Coverage
Suzuki and Kia have now joined other carmakers in offering extended warranty coverage and preventive maintenance service grace period in light of the COVID-19 pandemic gripping the Philippines.
The 2020 Hyundai Accent Goes High-Tech (w/ 14 Photos)
After teasing the world with the first images of the refreshed 2020 Accent two weeks ago, Hyundai has now released all the details surrounding its sub-compact sedan.
March 29, 2020
Ex-BMW Guy is Kia's New Interior Design Chief
Another key appointment over at Kia is Jochen Paesen who will now serve as Vice President of the carmaker’s Interior Design Group. Paesen will be based at the Kia Design Center in Namyang, Korea and will report to Karim Habib, Senior Vice President and Head of Kia Design Center.
Isuzu PH Helps Hometown of Biñan and Santa Rosa by Providing Front Liner Transport Needs
Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) joins other automakers in providing for the transportation needs of the country’s healthcare and frontline workers in the fight against COVID-19 particularly in their adaptive hometown of Biñan, Laguna.
Isuzu PH's Mobile Medic Can Still Service Isuzu Vehicles in Essential Sectors
Isuzu Philippines Corporation is assuring its customers that during this period of Enhanced Community Quarantine, its mobile service—Isuzu Mobile Medics is still online.
Honda Automobile (China) Will Cease to Exist by April
After the closure of its assembly plant in Santa Rosa, Laguna, as well as the plant that makes the Civic Type R, Honda is continuing to consolidate its global manufacturing footprint with the announcement that Honda Automobile (China) will cease to exist by April.
March 28, 2020
Subaru PH Offers Warranty, PMS Extensions As Well
With the closure of all their showrooms and service centers nationwide due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Motor Image Pilipinas, the exclusive distributor of Subaru vehicles in the country has made the decision to extend PMS and warranties.
Ford PH Lends Out Transit Vans as Healthcare Front Liner Shuttles
Ford Philippines is deploying its Ford Transit vans to help transport medical and healthcare front liners amid the Enhanced Community Quarantine that saw the suspension of public transportation in Luzon.
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