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January 7, 2021

2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Brings Fight to Ford Expedition, Chevrolet Suburban

Jeep breaks ground in the full-sized SUV segment with the introduction of the all-new 2021 Grand Cherokee L. It is the first-ever three-row version of the Grand Cherokee, and is built from the ground up to give it a refined sense of style and craftsmanship without any detriment to its class-leading off-road capability.

Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc., the exclusive distributor of Hyundai vehicles in the Philippines want you to join the thousands who already swear by the Accent sub-compact sedan’s performance and fuel efficiency with its enticing price that starts at just P 630,000 for a limited time.

Porsche restoration specialist Singer, known for their work on the 911 1989 to 1994 964 chassis, has come up with this unique effort inspired by the golden era of Porsche rallying in the 1980s. And while it was done at the request of one client, they’re opening it up to others as well.

Thanks to the insatiable appetite for crossovers and SUVs, the average fuel economy of carmakers as a whole dropped in one of the largest markets in the world, the U.S. According to the Environmental Protection Agency or EPA, carmakers as a whole saw their average fuel economy drop to 24.9 mpg or 10.58 km/L, while CO2 emissions went up by 1 percent compared to 2018.

SMC Asia Car Distributors Corporation, the official distributor of BMW cars and motorbikes in the country, in cooperation with its sister company, SMC Tollways Corporation is transforming selected BMW dealerships into Autosweep RFID installation centers this month.

Motor Image Pilipinas, the official distributor of Subaru vehicles in the Philippines is giving one additional reason to consider either the Subaru XV or Forester this January with their worry-free ownership package.

It's Official: This is Kia's New Logo and Tagline

After being leaked through the South Korean patent office, Kia has officially revealed its new corporate logo and brand slogan—a signal that they want to become a leader in the future mobility industry.

The newly soft-opened Skyway 3 project from Buendia, Makati to North Luzon Expressway will be temporarily closed from 10 PM to 4 AM from January 8 to 13, 2021 to make way for additional work on the elevated expressway, prior to its official opening on January 14 (Note: this article was updated to reflect the new closure dates. Prior to this, SMC announced that the closure would be from January 6 to 7 only).

In a bid to further improve customer service, selected Subaru dealerships will start to accept vehicle for service even on Sundays.

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has finally released more information surrounding its “safeguard measure” against imported passenger cars and light commercial vehicles. As expected, it will affect mainstream passenger cars. What is surprising is that it will give a free pass to luxury vehicles.

The 400 horsepower Audi RS 3 sedan is now in the Philippines. Along with the RS Q8 SUV and RS 6 Avant, the RS 3 spearheads the arrival of the Audi Sport brand in the country. As the high-performance division of Audi, it develops all the RS models.

Here's Your List of Autosweep's 156 Installation Sites; SMC Tollways to Go 100 Percent Cashless on January 11

San Miguel Corporation (SMC) has reached its target 156 RFID stations last December 29, following through on an earlier commitment to open more Autosweep RFID installation stations in more locations before the end of December—particularly in “offsite” areas away from its southern expressways to reach more motorists.

Honda Cars Philippines is extending its holiday promotion to the end of January 2021. This gives would-be buyers cash discounts of up to P 250,000 or all-in downpayment as low as P 29,000.

The Association of Vehicle Importers and Distributors or AVID is the first industry group to release an official statement against the DTI’s plan to impose a safeguard tariff on imported passenger cars and light commercial vehicles.

Conventional thinking suggests that having a brand new car is usually preceded by a momentous milestone in someone’s life. True, nothing can mark a special occasion in your life quite like a fresh-out-of-the-showroom-floor vehicle. But, what if there is a way to get a brand-new car without all that proverbial fanfare?

The first-ever Miss Universe Philippines 2020, Rabiya Mateo, enters 2021 an official MG owner.

Even out of warranty vehicles get perks over at Mitsubishi with their big aftersales discount promo.

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.

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.

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.

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.

MG’s best-selling sub-compact SUV, the ZS managed to score a perfect 5-star ASEAN NCAP safety rating.

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.

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.

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.

Citing “fundamental changes global economic and business conditions,” Ford and Mahindra will not push through with their planned joint venture.

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January 7, 2021

2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Brings Fight to Ford Expedition, Chevrolet Suburban

The Hyundai Accent Now Starts at Just P 630k

Singer Transforms a 1990 Aircooled Porsche 911 into a High-Speed Rally Machine

Latest Automotive Trends Report Reveals Cars Are Getting Bigger, Less Fuel Efficient

Select BMW Dealerships are Now Autosweep RFID Installation Sites

The Subaru XV and Forester Comes with Two Years of Free PMS This January

January 6, 2021

It's Official: This is Kia's New Logo and Tagline

Skyway Stage 3 to Temporarily Close Evenings of January 8 to 13, 2021

Selected Subaru Dealerships Now Open for Service Even for Sunday

Luxury Cars, Indian, and Malaysian-Made Vehicles Excluded in DTI's Safeguard Tariff

The 400-Horsepower 2021 Audi RS 3 has Arrived

January 5, 2021

Here's Your List of Autosweep's 156 Installation Sites; SMC Tollways to Go 100 Percent Cashless on January 11

Honda Cars PH Offering Discounts Up to P250k This January

Vehicle Importers Against DTI's Safeguard Tariff

Here's How Toyota Motor PH's Balloon Payment Plus Works

Miss Universe Philippines is Now an MG Owner

Mitsubishi PH is Giving Up 25 Percent Discount on Parts for Out of Warranty Vehicles

The Mazda CX-8 Gets New Stuff This 2021

January 4, 2021

DTI to Slap "Safeguard Tariff" on Imported Cars, Light Commercial Vehicles

Review: 2021 Honda City 1.5 S CVT

LEGO Launches Ferrari 488 GTE Technic Set for P11k

The MG ZS Scores Five Stars in ASEAN NCAP Safety Test

Despite Strong Global Showing, Toyota Sales in Philippines Remain Weak

January 3, 2021

Yes, the Hyundai Kona Still Comes with a P 205,000 Discount

Honda to Pull Out of a Major European Market

Is It End of the Road for the Ford EcoSport?