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February 14, 2021

What Happened to the Toyota Alphard?

Pre-pandemic, it was tough to get a Toyota Alphard. It came to a point when dealers would resort to refunding fully paid Alphard units simply because there were others—casino high rollers and POGOs being two—who were willing to get one above and beyond the SRP. Two years later, Toyota Motor Philippines is offering hefty discounts on their luxury MPV.

This is the Refreshed Mitsubishi Mirage for 2021

A week ago, Mitsubishi Motors Philippines made news when it started to streamline its line-up with the phase out of its Pajero flagship SUV, added features on its Montero Sport, and the reduction of its Mirage variants to just two—a MT and a CVT. This story focuses on the last item.

Toyota Motor Philippines is giving its best-selling Vios sub-compact sedan its biggest cash discount yet as they roll out their Make Your Move promo until February 28, 2021.

Even when circumstances mean that being indoors is the safe and, at times, unexciting option, racer Leh Keen recently found a way to make being indoors considerably less boring.

Honda is offering the Civic Type R’s K20C1 2.0-liter turbocharged VTEC engine as a complete crate engine package for the first time. The clincher is, it’s available in very limited numbers.

Changan Philippines proved the mettle of its CS35 Plus subcompact SUV by completing a 122-day, 100,000-kilometer endurance test problem-free. The test was conducted on local roads on various terrains, and under different driving conditions.

Isuzu is Still the Philippines's Number 1 Truck Brand

The year 2020, difficult as it may have been across the entire automotive industry, did bring a silver lining for Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC).

Motor Image Pilipinas, Inc., the exclusive distributor of Subaru vehicles in the Philippines, wants you to celebrate Valentines and Lunar New Year at their showrooms. As an incentive, Subaru is offering the following to all customers who visit the showroom from February 12 to 21, 2021:

Geely PH Sold 320 Coolrays Crossovers in December Alone

Even after the pandemic created an unprecedented uncertainty, Sojitz G Auto Philippines (SGAP), the exclusive distributor of Geely has proven last year that it can finish the year strong.

Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) is offering special discounts and deals for its service customers until March 31, 2021 at select Honda Cars dealerships (see full list below) and service centers nationwide.

Mini Philippines and Mini AutoStudio Philippines Corp. launched a new 743-square meter Mini pop-up store on N. Escario St. Cor Tojong St. Camputhaw, Cebu City to reestablish ties with customers in the southern Philippines.

San Miguel Corporation is opening to the public two new ramps of the newly-operational Skyway Stage 3, further improving accessibility and ease of travel within Metro Manila, via the 18-kilometer elevated expressway.

Bucking the usual trend for post-Christmas sales to take a downturn, Chery Auto Philippines posted the exact opposite for the first month of the year—delivering 152 brand-new units to their owners from an initial target of 121 units.

With President Duterte now saying that motor vehicle inspections or MVIS no longer mandatory, it’s a clear sign that the government is now trying to wash their hands off this mess.

Calapan City in Oriental Mindoro joins the City of San Fernando in suspending the operation of the Private Motor Vehicle Inspection Center operating in the city’s jurisdiction.

Despite the growing popularity of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV still managed to hold on to its title as Europe’s best-selling PHEV.

After scoring a near-perfect score in Adult Occupancy Protection (AOP) at the Euro NCAP, recognized as a Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) in the US, and being recognized by the Kids Design Council in Japan for its Driver Attention Alert system, the CX-30 has done it again—this time being awarded as the safest SUV at the first-ever RACV Safest Car Awards.

Geely PH Launches Sunroof-Equipped Okavango 7-Seater SUV for P 1.478M (w/ Specs)

You asked, Geely listened. Sojitz G Auto Philippines (SGAP), the exclusive distributor of Geely vehicles in the Philippines has brought in a top-spec version of its 7-seater Okavango SUV for 2021. This time, it comes packed with even more features at a price that is still quite affordable.

Foton Motor Philippines, Inc. is now driving its customers to a virtual experience with its three new innovative platforms that will connect customers to the brand, and provide them with necessary information, quality services, and swift assistance—all just a tap away.

Hyundai Asia Resources, Incorporated (HARI), the official distributor of Hyundai trucks and buses in the Philippines, ramps up transport modernization initiatives, this time, in Tarlac province. Through their dealership, Hyundai Trucks and Buses Cabanatuan, 30 units of Hyundai HD50S Modern Jeepney Class 2 were turned over to the Tarlac-Moncada-Gerona-Paniqui (Tamogepa) Transport Service Cooperative, Incorporated, a major transport organization in Central Luzon with a 36-year history. 45 more units of Class 2 HD50S Modern Jeepneys are up for delivery within the year.

Around three years ago, Honda Cars Philippines gave me the keys to the Civic Type R. At the time, it came with a very strict set of instructions, the gist of which was to treat it like a newborn puppy. With a lowered ride height, 30-series tires on 20-inch rims, and a carbon fiber aero kit, they were very exacting on the sort of garage space I was allowed to park it in. Suffice to say, mine passed muster and I got to enjoy some seat time with this 306-horsepower hot hatch.

The on-demand, same day, and door-to-door delivery app, Lalamove, officially announces its expansion to Pampanga. The province has proven to be on the rise with its massive commercial developments, major infrastructure projects, and about 26,000 registered businesses as of the latest PSA report in 2018. Lalamove saw this opportunity to introduce same-day delivery this February of 2021.

Mazda PH Sees Strong 2021 with CX Line-Up and MX-5

Mazda Philippines joins other automakers with bullish prospects for 2021. At a virtual roundtable with the media, the carmaker says they’re looking to put 2020 behind them with a strong push this year.

Motorcycle riders and big bike enthusiasts looking for a unique offering with high performance and technology are in luck as Honda Philippines, the country’s number one motorcycle brand launches the all-new X-ADV.

Safe, dependable mobility—personal and for family—has never been more vital than it is now. But at what price? As cars become more stylish and more loaded with features, prices inevitably go up.

Toyota Motor Philippines should take inspiration from other markets when it comes to its Hilux pickup truck. Last year, Toyota New Zealand built the Hilux Mako—a challenger to the Ranger Raptor, and now Toyota U.K. has teamed up with Artic Trucks with this—the Hilux AT35.

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February 14, 2021

What Happened to the Toyota Alphard?

February 13, 2021

This is the Refreshed Mitsubishi Mirage for 2021

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February 12, 2021

Isuzu is Still the Philippines's Number 1 Truck Brand

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February 11, 2021

Geely PH Sold 320 Coolrays Crossovers in December Alone

Honda Cars PH Offers 25 Percent Discount on PMS Parts, P 1.650k Oil Change Package

MINI Opens Pop-Up Store in Escario, Cebu

SMC Opens Two New Skyway 3 Ramps

Chery Auto PH Exceeds January 2021 Sales Targets

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Calapan City Suspends PMVIC

The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Still is Europe's Best-Selling Plug-In Hybrid SUV

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February 10, 2021

Geely PH Launches Sunroof-Equipped Okavango 7-Seater SUV for P 1.478M (w/ Specs)

Foton PH Launches New App, Website, Virtual Showroom

Hyundai Modern PUV Rolls Out in Tarlac

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Mazda PH Sees Strong 2021 with CX Line-Up and MX-5

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The 2021 Toyota Hilux AT35 is Made for the Extremes