May 9, 2020
LTO Issues Preliminary Guidelines on Renewal of Expired Driver's Licenses, Registration
After announcing that driver’s licenses that expired during the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) are automatically extended by 60 calendar days after work resumption, the Land Transportation Office (LTO) has now released more guidelines covering the registration of motor vehicles.
Suzuki Auto PH to Begin Home Delivery of New Vehicles
After almost a month-long halt in dealership operations, Suzuki Philippines Inc. (SPH) has finally re-opened some of its auto stores. And to take precautionary measures that will avoid the spread of COVID-19 among its employees and customers, SPH made sure to set forth Dealership Reopening Guidelines.
Filed Under:
COVID-19,
Dealerships,
News,
Suzuki Corporate
Foton, Chery Dealer Employees Receive Financial Aid from Distributor
United Asia Automotive Group, Inc., (UAAGI) the exclusive distributor of Foton and Chery vehicles in the Philippines has extended financial support to all of its dealers’ employees amid the disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent implementation of the Enhanced Community Quarantine.
Filed Under:
Chery Corporate,
COVID-19,
CSR,
Foton Corporate,
News
May 8, 2020
LRT-1 Cavite Extension Restarts Work; Portion of Cavitex-Paranaque Bridge to Close Until May 22
LRT-1 private operator Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC) has resumed work on the 11.7-kilometer Cavite Extension Project after receiving the green light from the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) and Department of Transportation (DOTr) to carry on with select repair and infrastructure works while the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) is still in place.
Toyota PH Now Operates a Free On-Demand Shuttle Service for PGH Medical Front Liners
Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) is now supplementing its fleet of lent out media units to medical front liners with the help of Toyota Mobility Foundation (TMF). Starting in mid-May, they will be providing sanitized, just-in-time transportation services for health care front liners at the Philippine General Hospital.
Filed Under:
COVID-19,
News,
Toyota Corporate
Lamborghini Shows Off the 2020 Huracan Evo RWD Spyder
Lamborghini made history by marking its first car launch to be done virtually, and with the help of augmented reality. The vehicle that made history? The new 610 horsepower Lamborghini Huracan Evo Rear-Wheel Drive Spyder.
Filed Under:
Lamborghini Huracán,
News,
Sports Car
Ford Tests Its Paint Against Bird Poop
With not much driving going on (and car detailers closed), cars may experience one problem: getting struck and stuck with bird poop. That is, unless you’re in a Ford.
Filed Under:
Ford Corporate,
News,
Technology
2020 Jeep Wrangler Tips Over During Crash Test
The 2020 Jeep Wrangler tipped over during its safety certification test. It happened during the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS)’s driver-side small overlap front crash test and is clearly seen in the lead photo above (see video below). This results in the Wrangler earning a “marginal” rating for the test.
Filed Under:
Jeep Wrangler,
Mid-sized SUV,
News,
Safety
BMW PH to Hold Facebook Chat Session to Answer Customer Questions
On Monday, May 11, BMW Philippines will host a simultaneous live chat session with select dealer partners, allowing the network to engage with existing and aspiring BMW owners. Select BMW dealers will be standing by to communicate with participants for two hours in the morning (10 AM to 12 NN) and two hours in the afternoon 3 PM to 5 PM).
Filed Under:
BMW Corporate,
News,
Service
May 7, 2020
Kia PH Just Made the Sportage More Affordable than the Seltos
As auto dealer operations begin to adjust to the new normal, Kia Philippines is giving us a glimpse of what sort of offers can be had post ECQ.
Filed Under:
Kia Carnival,
Kia Corporate,
Kia K-Series,
Kia Picanto,
Kia Rio,
Kia Soluto,
Kia Sorento,
Kia Sportage,
News
Caltex, Brand Partners Bolster COVID-19 Fight with Front Liner Discounts, Donations
Caltex fuels, marketed by Chevron Philippines Inc. (CPI), continues its support and appreciation to our front liners thru donations and fuel discounts during this ongoing COVID-19 crisis.
Filed Under:
Caltex,
Chevron Corporate,
COVID-19,
News
Upcoming Volvos May Come with This Peculiar Bump on the Roof
The next-generation of Volvo cars will come with this little bump on the roof. Now, before you think that it’s a rally-inspired scoop of some kind, it’s actually LiDAR tech which should enable full self-driving technology, at least for highways.
Filed Under:
News,
Safety,
Technology,
Volvo Corporate
The Chery Tiggo 8 is Fitted with One of the World's Best Gearboxes
The Chery Tiggo 8 received recognition for its Getrag 7-speed wet-type dual clutch transmission with the China Auto Evaluation Institute selecting it as one of the “World Top 10 Transmissions.”
Filed Under:
Car Awards,
Chery Tiggo 8,
Mid-sized SUV,
News
This is How the "New Normal" Looks Like at Toyota Dealerships
As the Enhanced Community Quarantine transitions into the General Community Quarantine, Toyota Motor Philippines, together with its dealer network, gives us a first-hand look at how car dealers look like with the new health and safety procedures in place (check the list of open dealerships here).
Filed Under:
COVID-19,
Dealerships,
News,
Toyota Corporate
Hyundai is Targeting the GR Yaris with the i20 N
Hyundai is plotting to take on the Toyota GR Yaris with its upcoming i20 N. Revealed for the first time undergoing winter testing, it shows Hyundai WRC driver Thierry Neuville putting it through its paces along with the i20 WRC and the RM19.
Filed Under:
Hyundai i20,
News,
Sports Sedan
May 6, 2020
This is the World's First Look at the 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz
After confirmed that it’s headed for production, not much has been heard (or seen) about Hyundai’s upcoming pickup truck, the Santa Cruz. Until now.
Filed Under:
Hyundai Santa Cruz,
News,
Pick-Up
LTO Extends Expired Driver's License, Car Registrations By 60 Days
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has extended the validity of driver’s licenses that expired during the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) by 60 days or two (2) months which will commence upon the lifting of ECQ.
Nissan to Produce e-Power Tech in Thailand for Export
Nissan has confirmed that its e-Power Technology will now be produced in Thailand making it the first market after Japan to manufacture the technology. Plans are also underway to use Thailand as Nissan’s export base for vehicles fitted with e-Power.
Filed Under:
News,
Nissan Corporate
Rolls-Royce Restarts Production on Day of Its 116th Anniversary
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars records another chapter in its long story today. It was on May 4 in 1904 that The Hon Charles Rolls first met Henry Royce at the Midland Hotel, Manchester, an encounter after which the motor car, and the world of luxury, would never be the same again. It is with a fitting sense of historical symmetry that production resumes at the Home of Rolls-Royce on the anniversary of Rolls first declaring of Royce, “I have met the greatest engineer in the World”.
Filed Under:
COVID-19,
News,
Rolls-Royce Corporate
Geely's New Satellite Network Will Provide Centimeter-Accurate Location Data
Last March, we happen to come across news that Geely was going to launch its own satellite network in a bid to boost its capabilities in the autonomous driving game. Well, just two months later, they’ve confirmed that two will go into space by the second half of 2020.
Filed Under:
Geely Corporate,
News,
Technology
You Can Now Make Your 2020 Toyota RAV4 Look Like a Lamborghini Urus
If you find the sharp and angular 2020 Toyota RAV4 still a bit too ordinary, well, a Japan-based body kit maker will make it look a bit more exotic; by transforming it into a “budget” Lamborghini Urus.
Filed Under:
Compact SUV,
News,
Toyota RAV4
Malls, Shopping Centers to Limit Entrance, Establish Strict Protocols Against COVID-19
After issuing health and safety guidelines for workplaces, the Department of Trade and Industry has now done the same for malls and shopping centers—places which are now allowed to operate under General Community Quarantine (GCQ) protocols.
May 5, 2020
Suzuki Auto PH Allows You to Apply for an Auto Loan Online
Suzuki Philippines Inc. (SPH) brings good news to customers looking to purchase their new automobile via financing. With the new Auto Loan feature found on their official website, getting a brand-new car can just be a few clicks away.
Filed Under:
News,
Suzuki Corporate
Goodyear Autocare Outlets to Implement Zero Contact Policy
Goodyear Philippines’ retail and service center, Goodyear Autocare chain of stores is now implementing a Zero Contact Policy to ensure the safety and well-being of its associates and customers under the General Community Quarantine (GCQ).
Volkswagen PH Modifies Dealer Operations as Part of "New Normal"
As the National Capital Region (NCR) and the rest of the country come closer to the day when the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) gets lifted and replaced by the General Community Quarantine (GCQ), Volkswagen Philippines has readied policies and specific practices in its dealership network to keep customers, its employees, and business partners protected.
Filed Under:
COVID-19,
Dealerships,
News,
Volkswagen Corporate
Mazda Uses Recycled, Bio Plastics for Their Cars
As a global society, people have become more aware of their impact on the environment, and the need to create a sustainable future through developing products that contribute towards the reduction of emissions and materials that have an adverse effect on the environment. In response to this, Mazda has been at the forefront of plastic recycling for over three decades, and was the first automotive manufacturer to recycle bumpers from end-of-life cars.
Filed Under:
Environment,
Feature,
Mazda Corporate
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