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January 12, 2022

Geely: Don't Call The Okavango An SUV


While much loved by owners, one thing customers struggle with when it comes to the Okavango is what kind of car is—should you think of it as an SUV (it certainly looks the part) or an MPV (Geely Philippines officially calls it one). The answer, according to Guy Burgoyne, head of Geely’s Shanghai design studio is: it’s a, “Cross MPV.”

Chevrolet PH Recalling 435 Tahoe, Suburban SUVs For Defective Airbag Inflator


The Covenant Car Company has announced that it’s issuing a safety recall for a total of 435 Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe units. These units, initially part of the Takata driver’s airbag inflator recall now require a replacement of their Takata passenger airbag inflator as well.

Mitsubishi Motors PH Lifts Skills Of Country's Best Mechanics


Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) hosted the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority’s (TESDA) 2021 Philippine National Skills Competition (PNSC). The annual nationwide activity is designed not just to acknowledge individual technical excellence but also cultivate transformative learning and international exposure among the youth and skilled professionals.

Toyota Motor PH Offers Cash Savings, Free PMS And Insurance This January


Toyota Motor Philippines, together with its wide roster of dealerships, offers an array of offers and exclusive perks that customers will surely enjoy.

Honda Civic Is The 2022 North American Car Of The Year


The 11th generation Honda Civic has added yet another trophy to its cabinet as it won the prestigious 2022 North American Car of the Year award. This marks the third time the Civic has won the award after the tenth-generation model won it in 2016 and the eighth-generation in 2006.

January 11, 2022

The Mitsubishi Vision Ralliart Is, Unsurprisingly, A Crossover


Mitsubishi has now uncovered their Vision Ralliart Concept, and prepare those sad trombone noises because it’s not an Evo revival that everyone thought. It’s a crossover.

Rolls-Royce Marks Record Sales In 2021


In 2021, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars delivered the highest-ever annual sales results in the marque’s 117-year history.

Hyundai's 2022 WRC Challenger Is Perfect For Pimp My Ride


Hyundai’s new WRC challenger will make Pimp My Ride host Xzibit proud. The i20 N Rally1, the Korean carmaker’s entrant in the brand-new era of hybrid-powered WRC cars, features a unique rear-end with a wing-on-wing design.

2022 Hyundai Staria, Ioniq 5 Scoops Up Design Awards


Hyundai has continued its streak at the Good Design Awards by scooping up two awards at the 2021 edition thanks to the Staria MPV and the Ioniq 5 EV.

Maserati Announces Return To Racing


Maserati announced its return to motorsports. The first step is their debut in the FIA Formula E World Championship in 2023.

Korean EV Startup Acquires SsangYong Motor


A consortium led by South Korean electric carmaker Edison Motors has agreed to acquire SsangYong Motor for 305 billion won (USD 254.65 million). SsangYong Motor said in a statement. This is after Edison Motors showed interest in acquiring the struggling Korean carmaker last October.

January 10, 2022

Honda Is Most Searched Car Brand By Filipinos In 2021


Honda maintains the top spot as the most searched car brand by Filipinos. This was compiled by Australian insurance specialist, Compare the Market using Google Trends data.

Toyota To Launch New Service That Retrofits Cars With New Technology


Toyota will soon let customers add features like advanced driver assist systems to select late-model cars. The service, called Kinto Factory will launch this month and aims to let motorists benefit from new technology without having to buy a new car.

Lotus Cars See Sales Rise 24 Percent In 2021


As Lotus closes a chapter with the end of production of the Elise, Exige, and Evora, the British sportscar brand managed to achieve their best global retail sales performance since 2011.

This Is Chery Auto's New Design Language


Chery has revealed a new design language which they will roll out starting with the OMODA 5 crossover SUV.

Geely's Full-Year 2021 Sales Rise, But Misses Target


Geely’s full-year 2021 global sales reached 1,328,029 units; an increase of 1 percent compared to 2020. While impressive, it is 13 percent lower than the group’s original 2021 forecast of 1,530,000 vehicles.

January 9, 2022

Review: 2022 Mazda BT-50 4x4


The nameplate may not enjoy the same recall as its competitors, but the Mazda B-Series has had a very long history—one that dates back all the way to 1961. This makes its lineage one of the longest in the pickup truck segment predating the Toyota Hilux (1968), Mitsubishi L200 (1978), Ford Ranger (1983), and Nissan Navara (1985). Now, one could argue that the reason why it hasn’t been a household name is that it was made by three different companies throughout its 61-year history.

Take A Sneak Peek At Where Geely Makes The 2022 Emgrand


In a sleepy village next to Lake Taihu, Geely is embarking on a technical tour-de-force with its 5G Connected Factory. It is here where the all-new fourth generation Emgrand sedan is being made.

January 8, 2022

Mitsubishi Motor PH Partners With EastWest Bank For Free Insurance For Mirage G4 Buyers


Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC), in partnership with one of its accredited bank partners East West Banking Corporation (EastWest), is providing free Insurance and Chattel Mortgage for every purchase of the New Mirage G4 this month.

January 7, 2022

Vaccination Card To Be Required At Border Checkpoints


Motorists and commuters traveling in and out of Metro Manila and Bulacan will be required to show their vaccination cards at border control points. This was announced by the Philippine National Police (PNP).

Ford PH Welcomes New Year With P 100K Discount, Free 3-Year PMS On Ranger


Ring in the new year with a brand-new Ford vehicle and avail of cash discounts, low downpayment and financing options, and service freebies for the Ford Ranger, Ford Everest, and Ford Territory.

GAC Motor PH Awards Brand-New GS8 SUV To Lazada 11.11 Raffle Winner


GAC Motor Philippines formally awarded a brand new GS8 4x2 Sports to Lazada 11.11 Biggest One-Day Sale grand raffle winner, Mr. Sherwin Santos of Calamba, Laguna.

Toyota To Show Off High-Performance GR GT3 Concept, Hardcore GR Yaris At 2022 Tokyo Auto Salon


Despite being known for more sensible cars, Toyota won’t be forgetting their aim of making “ever better cars.” To that end, they’re set to bring out two high-performance vehicles at the 2022 Tokyo Auto Salon.

Goodyear Just Developed A Tire Made Of 70 Percent Sustainable Material


Goodyear announced the release of a demonstration tire made with 70 percent sustainable-material content which include several industry-leading innovations.

LEAKED! Full Specs, Prices Of The 2022 Toyota Raize


Toyota Motor Philippines’s opening salvo is a big one as it’s set to enter the sub-compact SUV segment with the 2022 Raize. As exports of left-hand drive models started in September, it’s only a matter of time for the Philippine market to get their hands on this much-awaited SUV. Check the official brochure, specs here.

After A Lifetime Of Driving Gas-Powered Cars, This 87-Year Old Made A Switch To EVs. And It Was Easy


After a lifetime of gasoline-powered vehicles, 87-year-old Pedro García is proving it’s never too late to embrace the future as he makes the change to electric—with the all-electric Mustang Mach-E his vehicle of choice.