In a move that’s rather expected, Toyota is phasing out the Wigo TRD S in favor of—drum roll, please—the Wigo GR Sport.
August 9, 2021
Toyota Just Phased Out The Wigo TRD S For...The Wigo GR Sport
In a move that’s rather expected, Toyota is phasing out the Wigo TRD S in favor of—drum roll, please—the Wigo GR Sport.
Yes, Toyota Is Giving The Avanza The Gazoo Racing Treatment As Well
The current-generation Toyota Avanza is starting its long goodbye in Indonesia by getting its very own Gazoo Racing (GR) treatment.
Toyota Celebrates The Supra's 35th Anniversary With These 2 Special Edition Models
It’s hard to imagine, but it has been 35 years since Toyota decided to spin off the Supra nameplate to become a unique model. To celebrate that milestone, Toyota is releasing two very limited special edition models only for its home market of Japan.
Hyundai PH Reveals New Website
Starting this August, the revamped Hyundai Philippines website goes live with an exciting new look and feel.
Review: 2021 Jaguar I-PACE EV400 S
The Jaguar I-PACE may be fully electric, but it remains a premium car through and through. It’s not an EV for the masses the same way the Nissan LEAF is supposed to be, and its P 7.590-million price tag—roughly two million below the base Porsche Taycan is reflective of that.
The New Bajaj Maxima Could Be What Your Business Needs
Launched back in 2015, the Bajaj Maxima has sold over 50,000 examples making it the country’s number one three-wheeled vehicle. This year, Trimotors, the distributor of Bajaj is bringing in an upgraded version with more body configurations making it suitable for a wide array of businesses.
August 8, 2021
Suzuki Philippines Officially Recognizes Suzuki S-Presso Club Of The Philippines
Suzuki Philippines has officially welcomed the Suzuki S-Presso Club of the Philippines or SSCP into its family of recognized car clubs.
Did Honda Just Shortchange ASEAN Buyers Of The 2022 Civic?
Talk about rubbing salt in the wounds of Civic fanboys in Southeast Asia. Right around the same time as the region unveiled the all-new 11th generation 2022 Civic, Honda also decided launch its compact car in its home market of Japan. And guess what? It’s more powerful, better equipped, and yes, comes with the option of a 6-speed manual as well.
August 7, 2021
For P 4.090M, The RAM 1500 Rebel Is One Trail-Ready Truck (w/ Specs)
If you haven’t been digging the RAM 1500 Laramie’s chrome studded styling, well, you’re in luck. Auto Nation Group, the exclusive distributor of Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, and RAM vehicles in the country has brought in the RAM 1500 Rebel—a full-sized pickup fitted with a factory off-road package.
August 6, 2021
All-New 2022 Honda Civic Debuts In ASEAN Exclusively With Turbo Power
Just four months after its worldwide debut in the U.S. (and a rather early teaser from Singapore), ASEAN becomes the second region in the world to get the all-new 2022 Honda Civic. More or less, it sticks to the same script as its North American counterpart but with small enhancements to make it more suitable for Southeast Asian tastes.
Here's Everything We Could Tell You About The 2022 Mitsubishi Mirage G4
It took some time getting here, but the refreshed Mitsubishi Mirage G4 finally has a Philippine launch date: August 28, 2021. Before the full unveil though, Mitsubishi Motors Philippines released a short teaser which you can watch below.
A Promise Fulfilled: Hidilyn Diaz Gets Her Brand-New Kia Stonic
The Philippines’ first ever Olympic Gold Medalist and “Atletang Magiting” Hidilyn Diaz finally gets hold of a gift in gratitude for her historic feat at the Tokyo Olympics – a top of the line Kia Stonic.
IATF Releases Full List Of Allowed APORs
In order to avoid any possible confusion during the two-week period of the Enhanced Community Quarantine Season 3 (ECQ 3.0), the IATF has finally released the full list of individuals they deem to be APORs or Authorized Persons Outside of Residents.
Chery Auto PH Surpasses 2020 Full-Year Sales In First 7 Months Of 2021
Seemingly immune from the adverse effects of the market wariness over the Delta variant of COVID-19, Chery Auto Philippines continues to post record sales month after month.
Lotus Shows Off New Retail Identity
After showing off its all-new Emira, Lotus is now showing the world where it’s going to be sold. The first Lotus showroom to feature the brand’s new retail identity is now open for business in Manama, the capital city of Bahrain.
Real-World Data Shows Drivers Are Probably Ready To Go Electric
Using anonymized real-world data, Ford has discovered some rather peculiar and insightful habits of Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) owners which could show that car owners are ready to shift to all-electric power sooner rather than later.
Lexus Updates GX SUV Anew For 2022
With the launch of the all-new 2022 Land Cruiser 300, it’s just going to be a matter of time before the world sees its Lexus counterpart, the all-new LX. One tier down though, it seems Lexus is keeping its J.D. Power recognized GX for much longer, giving it more tech for 2022.
U.S. Targets 50 Percent Of New Car Sales Will Be Electrified By 2030
The U.S. is pledging that by 2030, 50 percent of new car sales will be electric. This was announced by President Joe Biden, flanked outside the White House by executives from Detroit’s major automakers.
August 5, 2021
Hyundai PH Offers Up To A Million Off Its Trucks and Buses This August
To celebrate its 20th year this month, Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI), the official distributor of Hyundai passenger cars and commercial vehicles in the Philippines, revs up your enterprise with its Augustong-Gusto deals on some of its dependable people and business movers.
Toyota's Hydrogen-Fueled Corolla Race Car Finished Second To The Last
After competing and finishing the Fuji Supertec 24-hour endurance race, Toyota brought their upgraded combustion-engined Corolla, fueled by hydrogen to the five-hour Super Taikyu race in Autopolis. It finished 43rd out of 44th; but that’s beside the point.
PNP Now Allowing Hatid-Sundo Of APORs
Update: check out the full list of APORs here (8/6).
Following the public uproar created by the strict rule against picking up and dropping off (hatid-sundo) of essential workers during the NCR’s August 6 to 20 Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ), the Philippine National Police has backed off, offering a set of requirements instead that fetchers need to bring with them at all times outside their residences.
Chip Shortage May Outlast The Pandemic
The global semiconductor shortage will have far-reaching and long-lasting effects that are likely to have a greater impact on the automotive industry than the COVID pandemic.
Breitling and Bentley End Partnership After 19 Years
Swiss watch brand Breitling and British luxury car maker Bentley have been working together for 19 years, the longest ever serving partnership between a watch brand and a luxury car manufacturer.
Lexus PH Offers Captivating Deals On NX And LS This August
Lexus’s passion for brave design, imaginative technology, and exhilarating performance enables the luxury lifestyle brand to create amazing experiences for its customers. It also sees an authentic connection between vehicles and premium lifestyles, which is why Lexus is making it even easier for more people to experience its unmatched craftsmanship and hospitality.
New York International Auto Show Canceled Anew
Proof that the pandemic is far from over. The New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) has been canceled once again after state and local officials there announced new safety measures to curb the spread of COVID-19.
August 4, 2021
2021 Subaru XV Now Also Offered with Frontliner Discount
Motor Image Pilipinas, Inc., the exclusive distributor of Subaru vehicles in the Philippines, reaffirms its commitment to support frontliners and essential workers for their sacrifices for the nation by extending its Special Frontliners Appreciation Promo for the month of August.
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