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October 12, 2020

Hyundai PH Teases Venue Sub-compact SUV

Update 1: Hyundai PH has revealed its launch date: October 22 (10/16).

Is Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI) going to spoil Kia Stonic’s party? In a cryptic social media post, the exclusive importer and distributor of Hyundai vehicles in the Philippines posted what looks to be some hip party goer with a copy that reads, “See you!” (see photo below).

Barely two months after its successful launch of the G50 MPV, Maxus Philippines will be adding a compact SUV to their line-up. It is confirmed: the Ayala-led exclusive importer and distributor will bring in the 2021 D60 compact SUV.

“I proposed to my wife in the car,” says 39 year-old JP Artificio from the Philippines, remembering some of his happiest days with the Nissan California. And he did in style. “I recorded myself on audio and then mixed it in with our song and played it in the car. At the right time, I got outside the car and went around to my wife’s side where I asked her to finally marry me. I’d have to say that was the most special moment I’ve ever had with that car.”

September was a big month for Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) as it closed the month with a total of 5,384 retail sales. MMPC’s feat is a 205 percent increase versus its prior month performance.

Mazda has been taking their approach to premium the same way the Germans have: plug very conceivable niche. It may not feel it, but the carmaker actually has five SUVs in its product range—that’s as many as Honda (three) and Subaru (two) combined. And though Toyota has seven, its price spread is rather large—P 3.967 million compared to Mazda’s P 1.65-million. With such a dizzying array of choices crammed into a small price bracket, where does the CX-8 fit into all this?

Lexus PH Extends Zero Percent to 36-Month Term

There is a certain satisfaction that comes from taking the extended way to your destination. This is especially true if you enjoy driving and can appreciate the machinery that connects you to the road underneath. That feeling is further enhanced when you are behind the wheel of a Lexus. When the car you are driving has been engineered with cutting-edge technology and was built to the highest standards, you would choose the scenic route all the time.

Amazon just revealed their new custom zero emissions electric delivery van that’s expected to hit the road in the U.S. by next year. Part of their pledge to be net zero carbon by 2040, Amazon, in partnership with Rivian, will produce 10,000 of these vans by 2022, and by 2030, 100,000.

While electronic parking brakes are becoming more mainstream in traditional cars and crossovers, traditional mechanical parking brakes are still the norm when it comes to larger SUVs, pickup trucks, and vans. Well, all that might change with this development from Hitachi Automotive Systems.

Honda has had enough of being a Mr. Nice Guy. With the debut of its refreshed 2021 Ridgeline, the Japanese brand says they’ll be aligning their branding towards one of toughness and ruggedness.

Some PH Ford Mustangs Might Suffer from a Breaking Brake Pedal

In case you missed it, Ford Philippines has confirmed that selected Mustang sportscars locally are affected by the latest round of recalls surrounding its brake pedal.

Nimble, bold, elegant, powerful. These are only a few traits that the NX shares with Wushu athlete Agatha Wong, who, time and again, has delivered stunning performances worthy of gold medals at the SEA Games—once in 2017, and twice in 2019.

After winning the national finals of GR Supra GT Cup Asia Philippines, Filipino e-Motorsport racers Terence Lallave, Lance Padilla, and Jose Luis Altoveros are now getting ready to represent the country at the regional finals to be held on October 25.

As the economy opens up, transportation and logistics companies will look into ramping up their operations while cutting down costs. The newly launched Delo 400 SLK SAE 15W-40 is formulated with this in mind. Delo 400 SLK is able to boost the performance of various engine designs, allowing one oil for vehicles from different OEMs, from America, to European to Japanese–new or old–with or without DPF aftertreatment device, thus reducing inventory costs for vehicle operators.

This Mitsubishi Dealership Just Celebrated Its 50th Birthday

Last September 15, 2020, Mindanao Integrated Commercial Enterprises, Inc., (MICEI) Mitsubishi Motors Philippines’s authorized dealership in General Santos City, South Cotobato celebrated its 50th anniversary. A milestone that is a testament to the strong leadership and dedication of the men and women behind the organization.

Everyone has been on the defensive since the pandemic broke out earlier this year, and one of the must-have essentials for disinfection, especially in the car, is a bottle of alcohol.

Toyota set a very ambitious design brief for its Hilux Mako: they had to make it as exciting as their GR Supra sportscar. Dubbed the “ultimate ute,” the Hilux Mako is a custom-built pickup truck that takes into account direct feedback from its customers.

What better way to celebrate Octoberfest than with an October-feast of huge discounts and amazing offers! Enjoy Mercedes-Benz Stellar Deals this October and avail of savings you cannot resist including zero percent interest rate, low monthly amortizations, low downpayments, or cash discounts (see full list of offers below) until October 31, 2020.

GAC Motor is the top-ranked Chinese brand in the J.D. Power 2020 China Automotive Performance, Execution, and Layout or APEAL study.

The wait for the all-new Nissan X-Trail will have to be longer as the Japanese carmaker just released a refreshed version of the current version for its home market of Japan. Though the changes are purely aesthetic, they do a lot to modernize the look and feel of Nissan’s compact SUV.

Ford PH Offers Up to P 100,000 Discount on an Everest This Month

If you’re looking at good deals on a brand-new Ford this month and you’re not interested in either the Ranger (you can get one for as low as P 943,000) or North American SUVs (you can get one with a one million peso discount), you’ll be happy to know that the EcoSport, Everest, and Transit all come with cash discounts or all-in low downpayments this month.

Hyundai is showing off its newest performance “rolling laboratory” with the RM20e. It’s a further evolution of the Korean carmaker’s supercar aspirations first shown by the RM19 last year.

Honda’s SUV with a pickup bed, the Ridgeline just got its boldest makeover yet. Set to launch in the U.S.A. early next year, it reflects its rugged and versatile qualities.

Mercedes-Benz says it will reduce the number of compact models it offers in the next-generation range as part of a new strategy that focuses on larger, higher margin cars.

The economic slowdown brought on by the coronavirus pandemic has severely affected the automotive industry. In spite of this, Honda Cars Philippines (HCPI) says they’re equipped to weather the storm.

RSA Motors, the BMW dealership group under San Miguel Corporation will become Autosweep RFID installation sites. Open to all makes and models of cars and motorcycles (as long as it is expressway-legal), the first one will be held this Sunday, October 11 at RSA Motors Alabang.

With the Hilux, and very soon, the Fortuner getting some timely updates, the last member of Toyota’s IMV family is slated to get a refresh very soon as well. Making its way around the internet is this: our first clearest look at the 2021 Innova.

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October 12, 2020

Hyundai PH Teases Venue Sub-compact SUV

Maxus PH to Introduce 7-Seater Compact SUV: the 2021 D60 Soon

A California Love Story on Philippine Roads

Mitsubishi PH Sales Grow 205 Percent in September

Review: 2020 Mazda CX-8 Signature 2WD

October 11, 2020

Lexus PH Extends Zero Percent to 36-Month Term

Amazon Now Makes Their Own Delivery Van

Even SUVs, Pickup Trucks Might Lose the Mechanical Parking Brake

Honda Promises to Go Tough with Their Styling

October 10, 2020

Some PH Ford Mustangs Might Suffer from a Breaking Brake Pedal

Agatha Wong is Lexus NX Ambassador

Meet Team Philippines for the 2020 GR Supra GT Cup Asia

Caltex PH's Newest Engine Oil is Made Specially for Transport, Logistics Companies

October 9, 2020

This Mitsubishi Dealership Just Celebrated Its 50th Birthday

Can You Claim Insurance If Alcohol Explodes in Your Car?

Toyota Built a Real Challenger to the Ranger Raptor with the 2021 Hilux Mako

Get the Mercedes-Benz V-Class with a P 500k Discount This October

GAC Motor is the Most "APEAL-ing" Chinese Brand in Latest Study

Looks Like We'll Have to Wait Longer for the All-New Nissan X-Trail

October 8, 2020

Ford PH Offers Up to P 100,000 Discount on an Everest This Month

Hyundai Looks to Electrification to Boost Performance Aspirations

The 2021 Honda Ridgeline is One Smart Pickup Truck

Mercedes-Benz to Cut Back on "Entry-Level" Models

Honda Cars PH is Confident of Weathering the COVID-19 Storm

Have Your Autosweep RFID Installed at BMW Alabang This Sunday, October 11

Are We Looking at the 2021 Toyota Innova?