January 5, 2021
Mitsubishi PH is Giving Up 25 Percent Discount on Parts for Out of Warranty Vehicles
Even out of warranty vehicles get perks over at Mitsubishi with their big aftersales discount promo.
Filed Under:
Mitsubishi Corporate,
News,
Service
The Mazda CX-8 Gets New Stuff This 2021
Mazda is giving its three-row mid-sized SUV, the CX-8 the very same updates first seen in the CX-5. Now available in Japan, the refreshed 2021 CX-5 adds further refinements to its design and has added convenience features too.
Filed Under:
Mazda CX-8,
Mid-sized SUV,
News
January 4, 2021
DTI to Slap "Safeguard Tariff" on Imported Cars, Light Commercial Vehicles
Despite Philippine automakers being vehemently against it, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is moving ahead to slap “safeguard tariffs” on all imported passenger cars and light commercial vehicles, including pickup trucks.
Filed Under:
DTI,
News,
PHL Auto Industry
Review: 2021 Honda City 1.5 S CVT
Honda has always pushed its City sub-compact sedan towards advancement. Throughout the nameplate’s history, there were hits and misses, but it was never afraid to experiment. Be it through its design or technology, it was always ahead of the curve, as far as its rivals are concerned.
Filed Under:
Driver's Seat,
Honda City,
Sub-Compact
LEGO Launches Ferrari 488 GTE Technic Set for P11k
It didn’t make it for Christmas, but supercar and endurance racing fans will love LEGO’s newest Technic set: the Ferrari 488 GTE AF Corse #51.
Filed Under:
Ferrari 488,
LEGO,
News
The MG ZS Scores Five Stars in ASEAN NCAP Safety Test
MG’s best-selling sub-compact SUV, the ZS managed to score a perfect 5-star ASEAN NCAP safety rating.
Despite Strong Global Showing, Toyota Sales in Philippines Remain Weak
Despite the continued economic challenges brought upon by COVID-19, Toyota Motor Corporation has managed to grow its sales by 1.8 percent last November. Their continued recovery was driven primarily by two key markets—China and Japan.
Filed Under:
News,
PHL Auto Industry,
Toyota Corporate
January 3, 2021
Yes, the Hyundai Kona Still Comes with a P 205,000 Discount
Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. is extending its big cash discount offer on its best-selling passenger cars up until January 15, 2021.
Filed Under:
Hyundai Accent,
Hyundai Corporate,
Hyundai Kona,
Hyundai Reina,
Hyundai Starex,
News
Honda to Pull Out of a Major European Market
Honda is continuing its global restructure with reports pointing that it will pull out of another major market in 2022. Reports say the automaker will stop supplying new cars to the Russian market by then.
Filed Under:
Honda Corporate,
News
Is It End of the Road for the Ford EcoSport?
Citing “fundamental changes global economic and business conditions,” Ford and Mahindra will not push through with their planned joint venture.
Filed Under:
Ford Corporate,
Mahindra Corporate,
News
December 29, 2020
Ford's Made Improvements to the 2.0-liter Turbodiesel Engine, 10-Speed AT
While the mildly refreshed Everest and Ranger grabbed all the headlines, Ford says they’ve also made running changes to its 2.0-liter diesel engine, and they’re now offering an unprecedented warranty program (if you’re in Thailand) to back it up.
Filed Under:
Engines,
Ford Corporate,
Ford Everest,
Ford Ranger,
Ford Ranger Raptor,
News
Geely Welcomes ANC Group of Companies with Cavite Showroom Opening
Few days before welcoming 2021, Geely Philippines is opening its doors in Imus, Cavite. Geely Imus is managed by Sojitz G Auto Philippines’ dealer partner, ANC Group of Companies.
Filed Under:
Dealerships,
Geely Corporate,
News
December 28, 2020
Skyway Stage 3 Open to Motorists Starting December 29, 2020
San Miguel Corporation promised, and they delivered. Despite delays due to rains and a collapsing girder, the Skyway Stage 3 will be partially open to the public starting Tuesday, December 29, 2020.
Filed Under:
News,
San Miguel Corporate,
Traffic
December 27, 2020
Top 5 Picks for 2020
With pandemic-related community quarantine measures in place since March, one would think that choices for this year’s Top 5 Picks would be slim. Thankfully, that’s not the case. All in all, we managed to test 41 vehicles this year. While this number is slightly down from 2019’s 50, it’s still a sizeable number given we need to trim down the list to just five.
Filed Under:
carguide.ph,
Driver's Seat,
Feature,
Top Picks
Pinoys More Open to Receiving Second-Hand Items Including Cars
Christmas in the Philippines has always been a special time for everyone to come together and share in the festivities of the holiday season. One of those time-honored traditions is gift giving for our families and friends.
Honda to Close Another Assembly Plant
As part of their continued steps to improve their business efficiency, Honda Cars has announced that they are closing yet another assembly plant.
Filed Under:
Honda Civic,
Honda Corporate,
Honda CR-V,
News
For Less Than P800k Toyota Has Come Up with This Cute-Looking EV
Despite its president, Akio Toyoda, questioning a pre-mature shift to EVs, Toyota is pushing ahead with its plans to adopt battery electric vehicle (BEV) technology. Curiously, one of their first Japanese domestic models is this—the Toyota C+ Pod.
Filed Under:
Electric Vehicles (EV),
News,
Toyota Corporate
December 24, 2020
Ford PH Drops BF Goodrich Tires on Newer Ranger Raptors
When the Ford Ranger Raptor made its debut in 2018, one of the key differences it had, performance-wise, compared to the regular Ranger was its trick suspension. Ford Performance certainly worked hard, giving it the ability to go off-road, fast.
Filed Under:
Ford Ranger Raptor,
News,
Pick-Up,
Tires
Mazda Philippines Delivers Christmas Gift for Pangolin Preservation
Just in time for Christmas, the Katala Foundation has received their promised BT-50 3.2-liter 4x4 Pangolin Edition. Their new pickup truck will help support the NGO’s conservation activities for the endemic Palawan Pangolin.
Filed Under:
CSR,
Mazda BT-50,
Mazda Corporate,
News
The 2021 Tokyo Auto Salon is Canceled
In what seemed like a last-minute move, the organizers of the Tokyo Auto Salon have decided to cancel its annual event.
Filed Under:
Events,
News,
Tokyo Auto Salon
December 23, 2020
SMC to Implement Toll Holiday on Christmas, New Year
San Miguel Corporation, through its infrastructure arm, is waiving all toll fees at its expressways for Christmas and New Year.
Filed Under:
News,
San Miguel Corporate
Toyota Motor PH Reveals 2021 Yaris with Prices Starting at P 973k (w/ Specs)
After a series of exciting model launches, Toyota Motor Philippines is wrapping up the year with the introduction of the 2021 Yaris.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
News,
Sub-Compact,
Toyota Yaris
JAC to Double Dealer Footprint
Trisenburg Auto Corporation (TAC), the official distributor of JAC passenger and light commercial vehicles in the Philippines will double its dealer footprint.
Filed Under:
Dealerships,
JAC Corporate,
News
Ssangyong is Bankrupt
South Korea’s fourth largest automaker, Ssangyong Motor has filed for bankruptcy after failing to repay creditors. The move was finalized at a board meeting held by the South Korean SUV specialist.
Filed Under:
News,
SsangYong Corporate
December 22, 2020
Nissan Magnite Debuts in ASEAN with a Starting Price of Just P 707,000
After debuting for the Indian market, Nissan’s promise to go global with its Magnite SUV has been fulfilled. The next market to get their sub-compact SUV? ASEAN. The first market in its sights? Indonesia.
Filed Under:
News,
Nissan Magnite,
Sub-Compact SUV
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