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June 4, 2020

Yes, a Turbocharged Mazda3 is Finally Happening in 2021

It’s happening, it’s finally happening! The Subaru WRX and Volkswagen Golf GTI will be getting some competition from…drum rolls, please…the 2021 Mazda3. Yes, reports coming out suggest that Mazda’s compact hatchback will finally get the turbocharged engine it deserves.

Pardon our enthusiasm with the 2021 Toyota Hilux. We promise this will be the last piece of news concerning Toyota’s refreshed pickup truck, at least for today.

After having motorsports legend Fernando Alonso drift it, Toyota has now pulled the wraps off the refreshed 2021 Hilux. Coming with a slew of design and mechanical changes, it hopes to maintain its “unbeatable” positioning in the pickup truck segment.

After all the leaks, rumors, and renderings, Toyota has finally unveiled the refreshed 2021 Fortuner. Launching in Thailand and going on sale there this month (August for the new top-trim Legender), Toyota’s best-selling 7-seater SUV gets a massive dose of improvement, including one of the most powerful engines in its class.

After getting refreshed in its home market of Korea (as the Morning), Kia is now showing off how its Picanto hatchback looks like for global markets, and interestingly enough, the 2021 model includes a variant with SUV-inspired styling.

This Toyota GR Yaris Should Be the Shame of Gazoo Racing

Toyota and its bonkers go-fast division, Gazoo Racing broke the rules when it came out with the GR Yaris. With a tagline that read, “Born from WRC,” it is pretty much a homologation special made to satisfy WRC rules. So, it’s just weird that the company and division responsible for such hooliganism would sell out with this: the GR Yaris RS.

The Geely Holding Group made a donation of 100,000 pieces of surgical masks to the Philippines to help boost its fight against COVID-19. This is the second such donation made through Geely chairman’s Li Shufu Charity Foundation. Last March, it shipped 20,000 surgical masks to the Department of Health.

Ford may soon roll out an upgraded low-cost cabin air filter that can catch a wide range of harmful germs, allergens, and even viruses that can cause significant health problems.

After a short tease, Hyundai has finally launched the new 2021 Santa Fe—an enhanced version of its three-row mid-sized SUV including the use of an all-new platform for improved performance, efficiency, and safety.

With the launch of their virtual showroom, BMW Philippines is offering deals on both their low mileage “shuttle units” as well as brand-new vehicles that’ll save you up to P 2.5-million pesos.

Chery Auto Philippines distributor, United Asia Auto Group Inc. (UAAGI), recently turned over rice, canned goods, and other food products to the Philippine National Police as part of the PNP’s “Rektang Bayanihan” Food Bank Project for the poor.

The doors of Lexus Manila are once again open to receive guests, and those who had to postpone their visits can now drop by the Bonifacio Global City facility.

Well, it looks like BMW is sticking to their design guns after all. After some scathing remarks on the Concept 4’s grille, the German automaker has gone ahead and put it into production as the 2021 BMW 4 Series.

This is Why We Will Never Get a Diesel-Powered Mazda CX-8

As fate would have it, the very reason why we have the Mazda CX-8 available in the Philippine market is the very same reason why we’ll never be getting a diesel version of it.

Ford’s made gains when it comes to improving the Explorer’s fuel economy. From ditching the V8 to plopping in a downsized turbo engine, Ford’s 7-seater SUV has been sipping less and less of the unleaded stuff in recent generations. With the 2021 Explorer though, it’s about to make its biggest efficiency gain yet, and that’s thanks to plug-in hybrid technology.

Two years ago, Subaru bridged the gap between the WRX and WRX STI with the WRX STI Sport. Not to be confused with the top-dog WRX STI, the WRX STI Sport is basically the WRX (WRX S4 in Japan) fitted with all sorts of new handling and cosmetic goodies. It’s basically “STI Lite,” in the same vein as BMW’s M Sport or Mercedes-Benz’s AMG Line. You follow?

While the Lexus GS has been confirmed to join the parking lot in the sky after this generation, its compact sibling, the Lexus IS is continuing on. And this is our first official look.

All-New 2020 Toyota Hilux to Feature New Engine, Suspension (w/ Video)

While training for the 2020 Dakar Rally last year in Spain, motorsport legends Fernando Alonso and Marc Coma were given a unique opportunity to test an early pre-production prototype of the new 2020 Toyota Hilux alongside the rally raid-spec Toyota Gazoo Racing Hilux which took the pair to the finish line of their first-ever attempt together at the Dakar Rally which is often considered as one of the toughest motorsport events in the world.

Commercial vehicle distributor Berjaya Auto Asia, Incorporated and one of China’s “Big Four” automotive manufacturers, Changan International Corporation, jointly unveil a new brand in the Philippines that will usher in the future of the Chinese brand’s commercial vehicle offerings in the country.

Black Rhino Wheels Philippines, the leader in aftermarket off-road wheels for 4x4, SUVs and pick-ups, recently announced that their main showroom in San Juan is re-opening to cater to the needs of their customers. They are also offering to deliver and provide home service installations within Metro Manila to serve customers who wish to stay home and avoid the crowds.

Not to be confused with the recently-launched Mustang Mach-E, Ford is announcing that the Mustang Mach 1 is coming back to life with a debut sometime in the next few months.

Update: Isuzu Philippines and AC Motors have both issued their own statements (6/5).

Four Honda Cars and one Isuzu dealership run by the Yuchengo-led House of Investments (HI) will close effective tomorrow, June 2, 2020 (Editor’s Note: June 30, according to Honda Cars Philippines’s official statement). The announcement was formalized in a disclosure made to the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) (see circular below).

MG is set to introduce the third-generation, 2021 MG 6 compact sedan in the coming weeks, and the brand owned by China-based SAIC has just given the world its first glimpse.

Araneta City, Quezon City’s transport hub, is all set to receive passengers going to and coming from Metro Rail Transit (MRT) 3 and Light Rail Transit (LRT) 2 lines starting today, June 1, 2020.

Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI), the official distributor of Hyundai vehicles, turned over its first COVID-ready vehicles to bolster the Department of Transportation’s (DOTr) response to the mobility needs of front liners under the New Normal.

Goodyear Philippines is setting itself apart from other tire makers with its Worry Free Assurance (WFA) program. This unique warranty program is offered with every purchase of Goodyear consumer tires that help protect the driver, the car, and gives peace of mind overall. It ensures that you won’t be left stranded in the middle of nowhere, and in some cases, give you access to complementary servicing including having your tires replaced for free. It’s all part of Goodyear’s commitment to give you a better drive.

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June 4, 2020

Yes, a Turbocharged Mazda3 is Finally Happening in 2021

Here's Our First Look at the Left-Hand Drive 2021 Toyota Hilux

The 2021 Toyota Hilux Now Has the Power to Hunt the Ranger Raptor

The 2021 Toyota Fortuner Features Bump in Luxury, Specs, and Power

The 2021 Kia Picanto Gets into the SUV-Craze with the X-Line

June 3, 2020

This Toyota GR Yaris Should Be the Shame of Gazoo Racing

Geely Donates 100,000 Masks to Help PH Fight Against COVID-19

Ford Starts Offering Coronavirus Cleaning Air Filters

The 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe is More Striking Than Ever

BMW PH is Slashing Their Price By Up to P 2.5M With These Online Exclusive Offers

Chery Auto PH Donates Food for PNP's Food Bank Project

Lexus Manila Resumes Operations

BMW Shows Off Controversial 2021 4 Series

June 2, 2020

This is Why We Will Never Get a Diesel-Powered Mazda CX-8

Ford's Managed to Squeeze 34.48 km/L in the 2021 Explorer

Subaru Bridges Gap Between WRX and WRX STI with WRX STI Sport #

2021 Lexus IS to Debut Next Week

June 1, 2020

All-New 2020 Toyota Hilux to Feature New Engine, Suspension (w/ Video)

Changan to Change Name to Kaicene

Black Rhino Wheels Re-Opens, Offers Home Installation Service

Ford is Bringing Back the Mustang Mach 1 for 2021

Honda Cars, Isuzu to Close Select Dealerships

This is the World's First Official Look at the 2021 MG 6

Araneta City Gears Up for Railways, Mall Re-Opening

Have You Tried Out Hyundai's GCQ-Ready PUVs?

Goodyear PH's New Program Lets You Drive Worry Free