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August 14, 2020

This is Why We Got the Ford Territory Instead of the Escape

Having settled the question surrounding the Ford Territory’s paternity, the next obvious question on everyone’s mind was: is the Filipino consumer getting shortchanged? Why is Ford Philippines offering the Territory when they could have brought in the Escape or Kuga instead?

The launch of the Ford Territory while good for the Filipino consumer (hey, it starts at just P 1.179 million) has certainly raised some eyebrows, particularly for brand purists who see this as nothing more than a re-badge of a Chinese-made vehicle.

Ford Philippines is entering the compact crossover segment with its all-new Territory. Aimed at young professionals and starting families, the Territory offers a technology-driven driving experience wrapped around a sleek, stylish urban-ready design.

Digital financial services PayMaya has teamed up with Petron Corporation to provide a safe and contactless payment experience to motorists fueling up at participating Petron stations nationwide.

Don’t let the name fool you. Despite being called the “Carbon Edition” models, these new special edition CX-5, CX-9, and Mazda6 don’t even have an ounce of the stuff.

Porsche has proven that even its Panamera four-door is no slouch. Even before the car’s world premiere, a slightly camouflaged series production car has already lapped the Nürburgring Nordschleife in just 7:29.81 minutes making it the fastest executive car ever to lap the legendary circuit.

Chery Auto PH Sales Soar 162 Percent Month on Month

Chery Auto is a brand on the rise in the Philippines. In an official statement, the Chinese automaker saw a 162 percent month-on-month sales rise.

Nissan in Malaysia was on the right rack when they started offering the Leaf EV as part of a “risk free” three-year lease. A survey in Europe finds that a similar “try before you buy it scheme” will help dispel the lingering concerns surrounding the tech.

PGA Cars, the exclusive distributor of Audi in the Philippines brings in the new Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI MHEV, their luxury limousine that offers specifications and equipment unmatched by competitors in its class.

Pilipinas Shell is shutting down its refinery operations in Tabangao after 58 years of continuous operation.

After teasing it last year, Mazda has some sad news for those expecting to see the Mazda3 go racing: the program has been axed.

The newest addition to the 2021 Elantra line-up brings the model’s first-ever N Line model. Designed and engineered to deliver more enhanced driving fun, the Elantra N Line serves as an entry-point to Hyundai’s high-performance N Brand line-up while also expanding its appeal to a wider audience.

With the G50 finally touching down on Philippine shores, Maxus Philippines has revealed even more details of its newest MPV ahead of its debut.

Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation experienced a significant increase in retail sales for the month of July as it achieved a total of 3,149 units sold.

Stay Safe this Rainy Season with the Goodyear Wrangler TripleMax

With the rainy season in full swing, switching to a good set of tires will help keep you and your family safe. The Goodyear Wrangler TripleMax is the tiremaker’s most affordable tire line in the SUV segment, yet it offers shorter wet braking distance and road hazard resistance features.

Maybe it’s age (I just turned the big 4-0), but I’m starting to wish the local Honda HR-V offered an interior in this stunning shade of crimson.

As some areas of the country transition back into modified enhanced community quarantine, Nissan in the Philippines presents a unique ‘stay at home challenge’ as Filipinos stay home to stay safe. In collaboration with singer-songwriters Barbie Almalbis and Zsaris, Nissan in the Philippines entertained Filipinos by recreating a hit song using a Nissan X-Trail.

Volkswagen Philippines has extended its big discounts on purchases of the Santana and Lavida sedans until August 31, 2020. This gives Filipinos the much-needed time to buy their own German-engineered cars with discounts.

The death of the high-performance Stinger fastback sedan has been greatly exaggerated as the Korean automaker unveiled a refreshed version for 2021. Aesthetic changes have been made outside, while inside, Kia has finally addressed the issue of cabin materials.

Update: EasyTrip finally took action and the problems surrounding my balance transfer has been fixed (8/12).

Take my advice: make the switch to the EasyTrip RFID as soon as you can. With the prior announcement that its battery-powered EasyTrip transponder tags will be phased out by September 30, 2020 (not November 1), NLEX wants everyone to transition to a single form of cashless payment system using its RFID system.

This is How Much a Shelby Transformation Will Cost You in the Philippines

With the Autohub Group appointed as the exclusive distributor of Shelby in the Philippines this year, we now know much you’ll need to pay to get additional “gainz” for the Ford Mustang. And as expected, it won’t be cheap.

For those eagerly waiting for the arrival of the all-new seventh-generation Subaru Outback, well, your wait just got a bit longer. Though the U.S. market has had the OG crossover for quite a while now (earning some awards in the process), Japan and by extension, the Philippines’s source is still making do with the current sixth-generation model.

With its evocative design and “right-sized” form, the Mazda CX-30 doesn’t strike the same chord as other compact crossovers. Others went for function over form—touting things like ruggedness or at the very least, rugged styling cues. On the other hand, the CX-30 has gone the other way, coming across as a crossover that values form as much as function.

San Miguel Corporation’s (SMC) has extended its free toll privilege and fuel subsidy for medical front liners facing an uphill battle against COVID-19 that continues to surge across the country.

Maserati completes its high-performance collection with the arrival of the Trofeo versions of the Ghibli and Quattroporte. Joining the Levante Trofeo, they become the pinnacle when it comes to luxury and performance for Trident brand.

Mitsubishi Motor Philippines’s top-tier Montero Sport variant has become a lot more affordable this August.

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August 14, 2020

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