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October 15, 2020

Everything You Need to Know About the 2021 Kia Stonic (w/ Brochure)

Kia Philippines tried a different launch tactic for its 2021 Stonic sub-compact SUV. Instead of resorting to endless teasers or holding a totally unrelated online concert, they’ve stuck to the basics: give buyers a pre-launch offer that’s irresistible. This has paid off handsomely for the Ayala-backed Korean automaker.

No, Autosweep RFID hasn’t forgotten. While EasyTrip, the exclusive tag issuer of Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation-operated expressways has the leg up when it comes to RFID interconnectivity, San Miguel Corporation-owned Autosweep says interoperability from their end isn’t far behind.

Mercedes-Benz will drop manual transmissions and dramatically reduce the number of combustion engine variants it offers as part a cost-cutting drive by parent Daimler to help ramp up electric investment.

W Express Corporation (formerly known as DHL Philippines) expands its fleet with the acquisition of two units of the Dongfeng Captain E light duty truck.

Mitsubishi Motors finally revealed the 2021 Eclipse Cross—a compact crossover that promises sleeker styling, confidence-inspiring driving dynamics, and improved comfort. And the biggest news is that it will also be made available with a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) variant in select markets as well.

Updated: Here is the all-new 2021 mu-X (10/28).

The Philippines has yet to experience the latest D-Max pickup truck, and now Isuzu has officially teased its all-new SUV derivative: the 2021 mu-X. Set for a global unveil on October 28, the all-new Isuzu mu-X will set the house on fire; at least based on the official teaser photos that Isuzu released.

AutoPerformance PH, Brembo’s official Philippine distributor is introducing several digital platforms to cater to a changing automotive aftermarket landscape that values a strong online presence.

The global Takata airbag recall isn’t complete yet, and now, we might be facing a new recall surrounding Takata seat belts. Though it is best known for the green belts used by the aftermarket scene (see lead photo), Takata is actually the top seat belt maker in Japan with a market share of about 40 percent (30 percent globally).

Vehicle Importers, Distributors See 212 Percent Sales Growth in Q3

The Association of Vehicle Importers and Distributors, Inc. (AVID) reports a 212 percent increase in sales, from 4,955 units sold in the second quarter of the year to 15,471 units sold in the third quarter.

Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) announced today that Euisun Chung, Executive Vice Chairman, was inaugurated to the position of Chairman of the Group. Chairman Mong-Koo Chung was inaugurated to the position of Honorary Chairman.

Purchasing a brand-new Nissan vehicle has been made easier with more savings and discounts with the “Safer Drives and Deals” promo that runs until the end of the month.

Mercedes-Benz is looking to electrify their entire line-up, including its all-conquering G-Glass. While that it still a few years away, the German automaker did show a technology platform of what an electric car designed to go on extreme environments could look like with this, the EQC 4x4².

Leading mobility company Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) has recently turned over to Philippine General Hospital (PGH) 20 units of air purifiers donated by Denso Thailand. These portable devices called Denso Plasmacluster Ion Generator suppress and remove airborne viruses, molds, and allergens in small spaces with limited air circulation, making them ideal for use in some of the state hospital’s rooms, and inside the cars and shuttles being used by its healthcare workers.

SMC Completes Skyway Stage 3 Ahead of Schedule

San Miguel Corporation (SMC) president and chief operating officer Ramon S. Ang announced that over the weekend, construction of the entire 17.93-km stretch of the much-awaited Skyway 3 project, finally linking Southern and Northern Luzon seamlessly, has been completed.

Motor Image Pilipinas’s much awaited Kansha Festival is happening. If you’ve been putting off that service visit, this may be the best time to go so you can enjoy up to 30 percent in discounts. Best yet? It’s happening for an entire month—from October 16, 2020 to November 14, 2020 across all authorized Subaru dealerships.

Those doubting the safety of the Geely Coolray can put all those doubts to rest. The Chinese carmaker’s compact crossover just scored an impressive 5-star ASEAN NCAP safety rating.

Toyota’s newest compact crossover, the Corolla Cross scored a perfect 5-star safety rating at its recent ASEAN New Car Assessment Program or NCAP test. But there’s a caveat.

The success of its “Mitsubishi Rollback” promo has prompted Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) to extend it until October 31, 2020.

Motostrada Philippines, Inc. marks the arrival of two open-top supercars in the country, a clear design that they remain bullish despite the prevailing market conditions brought upon by the coronavirus pandemic.

Andre Varquez and Luis Moreno clinched the fastest times and were hailed as champions in Race 1 of Phoenix Pulse Formula V1 Virtual Cup, broadcast at the Tuason Racing Facebook Page last Saturday, October 10.

Back in May, Hoonigan Racing announced that for their latest Gymkhana video series, they’re going back to their roots, to the brand that started it all: Subaru. Now, they’ve shown off what could be regarded as the wildest WRX STI that will be used by Travis Pastrana.

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?

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October 15, 2020

Everything You Need to Know About the 2021 Kia Stonic (w/ Brochure)

Autosweep RFID Still Working on Interoperability with EasyTrip RFID

Mercedes-Benz to Drop Manuals, Reduce Engine Variants to Drive Down Cost

PilipinasAuto Delivers Initial 2 Units of Dongfeng Captain E to W Express

Mitsubishi Refreshes Eclipse Cross for 2021

This is Your First Official Look at the All-New 2021 Isuzu mu-X

Brembo PH Launches New Online Tools, Official LazMall Store

Brace Yourselves, Japanese Automakers May Soon Face a Recall Over Seatbelts

October 14, 2020

Vehicle Importers, Distributors See 212 Percent Sales Growth in Q3

Hyundai Motor Group Appoints New Chairman

It's Real: Get a Brand-New Nissan Almera for Less Than P 450k

Mercedes-Benz Made an EV Built for Extreme Terrains

Toyota PH Donates Air Purifiers to Philippine General Hospital

October 13, 2020

SMC Completes Skyway Stage 3 Ahead of Schedule

The Subaru Kansha is Back and Offers Sales, Service Discounts

Stop the Doubt: Geely Coolray Scores Perfect at ASEAN NCAP

Toyota Corolla Cross Achieves 5-Star ASEAN NCAP Safety Rating

Get the Mitsubishi Mirage G4 with a P 207k Discount This Month

Ferrari PH Launches 2 Open-Top Supercars: the 2021 F8 Spider and 812 GTS

Varquez, Moreno Dominate in First Virtual Formula V1 Cup

This Wild One-Off Subaru WRX STI Will be Used in the Newest Gymkhana Video

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