While the Philippine automotive market is still on its way to recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, Geely Philippines is one shining beacon in an otherwise depressed industry. Based on the latest CAMPI and AVID sales reports, Geely Coolray has emerged as top selling 5-seater sub-compact SUV selling 154 units last June.

You better get used to it: the Peugeot (Groupe PSA) and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) merger will have a new corporate name: Stellantis.

3D printing technology is already used at Porsche in prototype construction, manufacturing spare parts for classic sports cars as well as in other areas. In cooperation with its partners Mahle and Trumpf, the sports car manufacturer is now establishing a new milestone in the use of additive manufacturing processes for highly-stressed drive components—for the first time, the pistons for the high-performance engine of the 911 flagship model, the GT2 RS, are now also being produced with a 3D printer.

Update 2: It has launched. Get all the details here (7/25).

Update 1: Toyota Motor Philippines confirms it (7/21).

As the official countdown begins to the launch of the refreshed 2020 Vios on July 25, leaks are bound to happen. And as far as they go, this one’s managed to spoil a big part of the story.

If you want proof that the current Toyota Corolla Altis would look better dropped, here. This 2021 Corolla Apex Edition could serve as your aftermarket inspiration.

Lotus owners who want to enter the digital age can with company’s new ‘plug-and-play’ Digital Instrument Pack.

Just a day after its global reveal, the Ford Bronco is showing off its aftermarket potential. The first to put his hat into the ring? Long-time Ford tuner Saleen Automotive.

The New Car Assessment Program for Southeast Asian Countries (ASEAN NCAP) launched its new assessment protocol for 2021-2025 last year. The third assessment protocol (2021-2025) comprises four pillars of assessment: Adult Occupant Protection (AOP), Child Occupant Protection (COP), Safety Assist (SA), and Motorcyclist Safety (MS).

Since resuming physical operations following the easing of quarantine restrictions, PGA Cars, Inc., official importer and distributor of Porsche, Audi, Lamborghini, and Bentley in the Philippines, has been practicing even more stringent sanitation protocols as it places in highest priority the health and safety of its clients, guests and workforce.

San Miguel Corporation officially opened the final section of the 89.21-kilometer Tarlac Pangasinan La Union Expressway (TPLEX) that covers Pozzorubio, Pangasinan to Rosario, La Union.

Even bigger news than the launch of its all-electric Ariya SUV is this: Nissan’s new corporate logo. Previously leaked by a patent filing connected to the next-generation Z car, the Japanese carmaker has instead decided to move up its debut to the Ariya.

After showing it off as a thinly-disguised concept at last year’s Tokyo Motor Show, Nissan has finally unveiled the production version of its first all-electric, zero emissions SUV: the 2021 Ariya. And sadly, it looks like a bore.

The Association of Vehicle Importers and Distributors, Inc. (AVID) maintained its trek toward a better normal in June 2020, posting 3,697 units in sales, or a 198 percent increase from the 1,239 units sold in the previous month.

Normally shying away from heavy discounting, Lexus Philippines is now being offered with special deals in order to spur up sales, and partly to battle their German counterparts who have been on a discounting galore since March. For the month of July, Lexus models come with special financing packages at 30 to 50 percent downpayment, with zero percent interest for up to 48 months.

Kia Philippines is announcing a recall of selected Carnival and Sorento models to fix a possible short circuit problem on the anti-lock braking system module.

The stars align as Motor Image Pilipinas, the exclusive distributor of Subaru vehicles in the country is offering three ownership options as they celebrate the annual Tanabata Festival this month.

With almost every automaker now introducing their own version of a high-efficiency air filter or cabin air quality management system, Rolls-Royce knows they have to go a step further; after all, they are the pinnacle of luxury.

Bird poo. It’s one of the things that car dealers and owners fear most. If left on car bodywork it can cause all sorts of harm including etching marks, lacquer damage, and faded spots.

Update 3: It has been launched. Get all the details here (7/25).

Update 2: Toyota Motor Philippines confirms it. (7/21).

Update 1: It has been spied (7/16).

Toyota Motor Philippines sure isn’t wasting any time. A month after their first digital unveil with the 2020 Wigo, the country’s number one automaker is at it again and this time, they’re revealing something on Saturday, July 25.

Toyota Motor Philippines Corporation (TMP) announces that it will be providing a free booking service application, SWATRide, for point-to-point (P2P) buses plying the UP Town Center / Glorietta 3 route from July 20, 2020 to October 20, 2020. With the gradual resumption of public transportation in Metro Manila, TMP expands its efforts to improve the commuting experience of Filipinos, especially as they transition and fully integrate into the “new normal” (check the step-by-step guide below).

Last May, Mazda celebrated its 100th anniversary on racing video game Gran Turismo Sport by offering its RX-Vision GT3 Concept as a downloadable car. Along with a special race event, the Japanese carmaker together with Polyphony Digital launched a livery design contest. Two months later they’ve announced the winners.

Ford completes its family of Bronco SUVs with its smallest offering—the Bronco Sport. Not to be mistaken for the full-fledged Bronco, the Bronco Sport is a completely separate model built to carve a niche in the small SUV segment currently popularized by the likes of Subaru XV.

Ford unveils the 2021 Bronco, including a classic two-door and first-ever four-door, the flagship of an all-new family of rugged off-road vehicles.

A lot of factor comes in when choosing the right tires for your car. Believe it or not, your lifestyle is one of them. Can’t pick which tire you should get? Here’s the only guide you need based on your driving habits.

Not even a global pandemic could stop the relentless march of modernization with the country’s leading truck maker.

Suzuki Philippines (SPH), rolls out the Shall We Home Test Drive to be able to continue to give their customers a chance to experience their vehicles without having to go out of their own homes to pick-up their chosen unit. Now test drives are as easy as going online and can be booked through this link.