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May 21, 2020

Maxus PH Resumes Dealer Operations, Extends Offer on T60 Pickup Truck

After over two months of halting operations to comply with the government’s guidelines to prevent the spread of COVID-19, Maxus Philippines has announced that selected dealerships have resumed operations, and with that, is offering deals on its recently launched T60 pickup truck.

Hyundai Philippines’s love for acronyms continue with the H.O.M.E.R.U.N. (Hyundai Owning Made Easy, Ready to Unlock Next Normal) sales promo. Aimed at those wanting a more convenient, flexible, and affordable way to own a brand-new vehicle, these deals run until the end of June.

With restrictions starting to be relaxed, Mazda has seen its dealers gradually restart their operations. As a response, the automaker has announced the resumption of vehicle delivery from their manufacturing plants from both Japan and Thailand. In addition, all their factories report increasing production numbers.

Mazda Gives the CX-3 A New Engine and Polymetal Gray Color for 2021

UPDATE: See Mazda Philippines response below (05/21).

The introduction of the CX-30 crossover has somewhat muddled the positioning of the smaller (and much older) CX-3, especially since the gap in pricing doesn’t really amount to much. Well, Mazda seems to have understood the problem and will start to offer the CX-3 with a brand-new engine for 2021 helping it confidently slot below the CX-30 in both price and positioning.

San Miguel Corporation has begun testing its employees for COVID-19 as part of an extensive plan to reopen its workplaces safely and continue providing essential services to the public.

After the resurrection of the Venza, the SUVfication of Toyota continues with the 7-seater Highlander mid-sized SUV. While the Highlander itself is not new—the nameplate has been around since 2000, the fourth-generation model marks the first time it’ll be made available globally.

Mercedes-Benz Philippines is now offering the Air-Balance package to promote the health and well-being of its customers. Standard on higher trim models such as the S-Class and CLS-Class, it can now be retrofitted on selected Mercedes-Benz passenger vehicles as well.

Chery was recently named as part of China’s General Office of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology’s (MIIT) “New-generation AI Innovation Key Task Undertaker List.” The state-owned carmaker was cited particularly for its “Communication System Applied in Aided Driving or Autonomous Driving Vehicles.”

Dyson made waves when they unveiled plans to get into the electric car business in 2017, going against the likes of Tesla. Things though didn’t pan out well for British inventor and entrepreneur James Dyson who had to pull the plug on the project last year.

Kia Philippines announces the resumption of sales and aftersales service operations of its 27 dealerships in the country beginning on May 18, 2020.

Honda fans, you can now visit the Honda Collection Hall from the comfort of your home. The Honda Collection Hall (HCH), located at the Twin Ring Motegi circuit in Japan (read our first-hand account here), hosts the largest collection of products developed by the company, with over 300 models on show.

As the country moves forward and makes its way to recovery from the global pandemic, Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) acknowledges the challenges it will face once the world transitions to the new normal.

Look at the Shinkansen-Inspired 2021 Toyota Sienna MPV

MPVs may be falling out of favor for some buyers, but Toyota is keen to continue in the segment with the all-new, fourth-generation Sienna. Designed, engineered, and built for the US market, the 2021 Sienna comes with a standard gasoline-electric hybrid powertrain.

Honda’s all-new 2020 Jazz will help its occupants maintain proper social distancing even in an event of a crash. This comes as the carmaker introduces a new front-center airbag making it one of the first of the brand’s models, and the first in its class to come up with this new passive safety feature.

Nissan has just marked a milestone by being Japan’s first-ever zero emissions ambulance. The specially-converted NV400 will serve as an addition to the Tokyo Fire Department’s Ikebukuro branch.

McLaren Automotive may be putting the brakes on their new product plans for 2021 and beyond as the carmaker braces from the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. This was revealed by CEO Mike Flewitt.

Seven Volkswagen dealerships have resumed operations and re-opened their doors to customers, albeit following the “new normal” business operating protocols as recommended by the government’s Inter-Agency Task Force on the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) under the guidelines of modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) and general community quarantine (GCQ).

As parts of China, the first country hit by the coronavirus, starts adjusting to life in the new normal, it also offers everyone a glimpse of what to expect, especially when it comes to auto shows. And if it’s a formula that’ll be seen elsewhere, it’s going to be interesting to say the least.

Lexus Philippines is now offering an innovative concept that enables customers to purchase a brand-new Lexus without having to step foot into its dealership.

Subaru’s top Japanese executives are returning portions of their salary, and up to 30 percent of their performance-linked compensation for the 2019-2020 Fiscal Year as the Japanese carmaker braces for the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic.

Toyota is filling up every available niche in their SUV line-up with the revival of the Venza nameplate for 2021. Designed to slot between the RAV4 and the Highlander, the Venza is a mid-sized two-row SUV built to go against the Hyundai Santa Fe, Nissan Murano, Ford Edge, and Honda Passport. Coming standard with a gasoline-electric hybrid engine, it’s the seventh SUV for Toyota in the U.S.

Mitsubishi PH Outlines Dealer Re-Opening Schedule

Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) re-opens its selected dealerships and service centers after several areas were placed under the modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) and general community quarantine (GCQ) status.

It seems working from home has spurred the love for acronyms over at Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc., the exclusive distributor of Hyundai passenger cars and commercial vehicles in the country has already come up with ARMOR, and how they’ve thrown in BOSS and HOME as well.

Following guidelines set by the Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine (MECQ) and General Community Quarantine (GCQ), Nissan dealers across the Philippines have resumed sales and service operations.

The past two months, wherein the entire Luzon mainland and many parts of Visayas and Mindanao were placed under various levels of government-enforced community quarantine, have been eye-openers not just for families, but for many small and medium enterprise (SME) owners. Many have had to re-think key aspects of their operations in order to adapt to new health and safety requirements.

The Covenant Car Company, Inc. (TCCCI), the exclusive importer and distributor of Chevrolet automobiles and parts in the Philippines, has announced the resumption of business operations of Chevrolet dealerships in various regions, as select areas transition to the government-mandated Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine (MECQ) or General Community Quarantine (GCQ), while some cautiously implement a more localized quarantine.

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May 21, 2020

Maxus PH Resumes Dealer Operations, Extends Offer on T60 Pickup Truck

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May 20, 2020

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May 19, 2020

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McLaren to Delay New Car Roll Out Due to Pandemic

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May 18, 2020

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