January 19, 2021
Get the Peugeot 3008 for Just P 1.7M at Their Roaring Weekend Sale
Eager to get off to a roaring start for 2021, Peugeot Philippines is staging its Roaring Weekend Sale this Friday, January 22, 2021 at the Arcovia City Grand Showroom located just across Landers Superstore along C-5, Pasig.
Filed Under:
Events,
News,
Peugeot 3008,
Peugeot Corporate
Get Behind the Wheel of the 5 Series at Your Nearest BMW Dealer
SMC Asia Car Distributors Corp., the official importer and distributor of BMW cars in the Philippines, is announcing the start of a three-week long test drive experience with the newest variant of the BMW 5 Series, the 520i Sport.
Filed Under:
BMW 5 Series,
BMW Corporate,
Events,
News
Tired of Off-Road Builds? How About This Track-Inspired Ford Ranger MS-RT Then?
When one thinks of a “motorsports-inspired” pickup truck, the first thing that comes to mind would be rally raid, and the popularity of the Ford Ranger Raptor is proof of that. But what if you wanted something more inspired by circuit racing? Well, Ford has you covered on that too with its new Ranger MS-RT.
Filed Under:
Ford Ranger,
News,
Pick-Up
January 18, 2021
Honda is Teasing the All-New 2022 HR-V
Honda will unveil the latest generation of its popular HR-V compact crossover in February this year. The small SUV will feature the company’s advanced two-motor e:HEV powertrain technology as standard for the first time (it is unknown yet whether Honda will still offer a normally-aspirated or turbocharged version). Honda’s innovative hybrid set-up combines high efficiency with refined, fun-to-drive performance.
Filed Under:
Compact Crossover,
Honda HR-V,
News
Chery Auto PH App Now on iOS
Just a little over six months after announcing the innovative Chery Auto PH App for the Google Play store, it is now out on the iOS as well.
Filed Under:
Chery Corporate,
News
Kia Will Continue to Develop Gasoline, Diesel Engines in the Future
With Kia’s re-branding and Plan S mid-to-long term strategy, what does that mean for future powertrain development?
Filed Under:
Engines,
Kia Corporate,
News,
Technology
EVs Will Force Dealerships to Change Their Aftersales Service
The popularization of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) will change how dealers or casas, if you prefer the colloquial term, operate.
Filed Under:
Dealerships,
News,
PHL Auto Industry
Peugeot and Fiat Chrysler Have Merged Into One Company: Stellantis
The merger of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) and Groupe PSA (Peugeot, Citroen, Opel) is now complete. The combined company, renamed to Stellantis, will start trading on the Euronext in Paris, Mercato Telematico in Milan, and on the New York Stock Exchange.
Filed Under:
Chrysler Corporate,
News,
Peugeot Corporate
Review: 2021 Ssangyong Korando 1.6 Diesel Premium
You can’t be blamed for forgetting that the Ssangyong Korando exists. Thanks to the almost non-stop deluge of compact SUVs from China, the segment where it’s competing in has become one of the most cut-throat, most densely packed in the market. And with a limited dealer footprint—just two are in Luzon (the four others are in Visayas and Mindanao)—it hasn’t really stuck as a top-of-mind choice. But now that you realize that this isn’t the automotive equivalent of Mr. Snuffleupagus, can it strike a chord?
Filed Under:
Compact SUV,
Driver's Seat,
SsangYong Korando
January 17, 2021
Win a Honda Brio By Just Updating Your Contact Info
Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. will be giving away exciting raffle prizes for Honda car owners who will update their contact information by March 18, 2021.
Filed Under:
Honda Corporate,
News
Kia Wants to Form a More Emotional, Lasting Bond with Its Customers
Kia’s decision to revamp their logo and tagline signals a deeper, broader shift within the company. It will, according to the carmaker move their thinking away from simply being a value-for-money brand to a valuable brand—one that delivers a more emotional, lasting bond with its owner.
Filed Under:
Kia Corporate,
News
Mazda Pins Revival of Fortune on Large Platform Vehicles
The Nikkei reports that Mazda’s upmarket push isn’t going well so far. Compounded by the on-going pandemic, the carmaker is expecting its global sales to drop 8 percent for the fiscal yar ending March 2021 to 1.3 million units.
Filed Under:
Mazda Corporate,
News
January 15, 2021
Mitsubishi PH Kick Starts 2021 with Deals on the Mirage G4, Xpander, and Montero Sport
Mitsubishi Motors Philippine Corporation (MMPC) welcomes 2021 with easy payment plans through the Mitsubishi Kick-start promo. Included in the offer are the Mitsubishi Mirage G4, Xpander, and Montero Sport.
2020 Was a Bleak Year for Auto Makers
After the Association of Vehicle Importers and Distributors (AVID) released dismal year-end figures, the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines (CAMPI) and the Truck Manufacturers Association (TMA) have now done the same. And echoing AVID’s year-end reports, it paints a bleak picture for the Philippine auto industry as a whole.
Filed Under:
CAMPI,
News,
PHL Auto Industry
Alpine, Lotus to Jointly Develop a Sportscar
French sportscar brand Alpine and the U.K.’s Lotus will jointly develop a new zero emissions sportscar. This was revealed as the two brands sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU).
Filed Under:
Lotus Corporate,
News,
Renault Corporate
This is Your First Look at Geely's Volvo-Based 7-Seater SUV
Geely has given the world its first glimpse of its biggest SUV yet, one that’s headed to production by the third quarter of this year.
Filed Under:
Geely Corporate,
News
Geely Opens in General Santos
Geely Philippines is making its presence more felt in the country’s south as it opened another dealership in Mindanao: Geely General Santos.
Filed Under:
Dealerships,
Geely Corporate,
News
Lalamove PH to Introduce Sedan Fleet by February
Despite the challenges of 2020, Lalamove has maintained a foothold in the delivery industry with sustained growth. The pandemic has shown the value of same-day delivery and with the continuous rise of online businesses, Lalamove invests further in its fleet expansion to meet the growing demand while also creating more job opportunities.
Filed Under:
News
Lexus Celebrates 12 Years in the Philippines
Lexus is celebrating 12 years in the Philippines—a milestone that represents Filipino’s trust and satisfaction in the luxury lifestyle automotive brand. Lexus’s lineup of premium sedans, SUVs & specialty vehicles showcase not only the latest in cutting-edge technology but more importantly exhibit the artistry of its master craftsmen.
Filed Under:
Lexus Corporate,
News
Check Out the Full Specs, Variants of the 2021 GAC GN6
More details trickle in about GAC Motor’s newest offering—the 2021 GN6. As the February launch window nears, the full specifications of the 7-seater MPV is now out. You can check them out fully below, but if you want the gist, you can read on.
Filed Under:
Entry-Level MPV,
GAC GN6,
News
With New Logo, Tagline, Kia Will Shift Its Design Direction as Well
After unveiling its new corporate logo and slogan, Kia has now revealed new details of a strategy that will push them forward.
Filed Under:
Kia Corporate,
News
With Skyway Stage 3 Completed, San Miguel Focuses to Connect East and West Manila, New International Airport
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, and his economic team formally opened the new Skyway Stage 3 expressway yesterday—a game-changing infrastructure project by San Miguel Corporation (SMC) that is seen to provide a major boost to the country’s post-pandemic recovery.
Filed Under:
News,
San Miguel Corporate
January 14, 2021
Vehicle Importers Report Dismal 2020 Full-Year Sales
The Association of Vehicle Importers and Distributors or AVID reported a significant 41 percent drop in sales last 2020. The 21-member group reported 51,719 units sold last year, compared to the 87,169 units sold in 2019. AVID attributes the decline to the various lockdowns, limited economy activity, and overall weak consumer demand.
Filed Under:
AVID,
News,
PHL Auto Industry
Chery Auto is Most Exported Chinese Car Brand for the 18th Straight Year
Chery Auto once again ranked as the most exported Chinese brand, the 18th straight year they were able to achieve the feat. This comes as the automaker achieved a full-year 2020 sales of around 730,000 units. The biggest seller? The three-row Tiggo 8 which sold over 100,000 units last year alone.
Filed Under:
Chery Corporate,
News
Bentley Design Chief Maybe Heading to Geely
Bentley’s design chief, Stefan Sielaff may be heading to Geely to replace Peter Horbury as the Chinese automaker’s head of design according to German media reports.
Filed Under:
Bentley Corporate,
Geely Corporate,
News
BMW Shows Off Latest Generation of iDrive
Twenty years have passed since the first generation of BMW iDrive made its debut. Now, BMW is announcing the next chapter in its display and operating system which is set to bring driver-vehicle interaction into a new digital and intelligent age.
Filed Under:
BMW Corporate,
News,
Technology
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