July 13, 2018
The 2018 Subaru Levorg 1.6 GT-S is the Enthusiast's Car for Real Life
Where’s the fun if your car just sits in the garage 90 percent of time, immobile, just because it’s impractical. Where’s the fun if the only place you can drive it is on the open highway because the city roads can’t give you the feel that you crave? The fun in driving starts with a car that has the power to be pushed to its limits, but remains relevant and functional for everyday life. This is where the Subaru Levorg comes in (read here for our in-depth review).
Filed Under:
Driver's Seat,
Executive Car,
Subaru Levorg
July 12, 2018
Hyundai, Nissan, and Ford Exchange Friendly Jabs on Twitter
Friendly Twitter jabs are pretty commonplace in countries like the US, but thanks to entrepreneur Mark Parian’s tweet, the first-ever exchange of Twitter barbs between Philippine-based automotive firms happened just a few days ago.
Filed Under:
Ford Corporate,
Hyundai Corporate,
News,
Nissan Corporate
Kia Would Like to Remind You: PMS Isn't Just an Oil Change
Many people think that regular oil changes are enough to keep a car running like new. Well, Columbian Autocar Corporation (CAC), the distributor of Kia vehicles in the Philippines would like to remind everyone that car maintenance isn’t just a regular oil change.
Filed Under:
Kia Corporate,
News,
Service
The Tata Nano is Dead
The world’s cheapest new car is dead; love live the Tata Nano. After grabbing the headlines with its USD 3,500 (~ PHP 187,000) price tag, the Nano simply failed to create a mobility movement in its home country of India. And close to a decade later, Tata is ready to call it quits on this radical and interesting experiment.
Filed Under:
News,
TATA Corporate
CTEK's PRO Chargers Help Workshops Deal with Complex Car Electronics
CTEK, the makers behind the world’s smartest battery charging system takes a step up with the introduction of its new Professional Charging Series line. Recognizing the increased innovation in today’s vehicles, the demands of the modern workshop has also evolved.
Filed Under:
CTEK Corporate,
News
July 11, 2018
Thailand Launches 2019 Ford Everest with Raptor Power, Added Features (w/ 11 Photos)
Thailand is seeing the 2019 Everest hit showrooms today. Refreshed inside and out, it carries a revamped drivetrain (one of which is shared with the Ranger Raptor) that promises to make it quieter and more efficient than ever before.
Filed Under:
Ford Everest,
Mid-sized SUV,
News
Improve Handling, Increase Suspension Life for As Little as P 5,000
Designed to compensate for any irregularities in the road surface (including, naturally, massive Manila potholes) and keep the vehicle at a predetermined height and support added weight without sagging, springs play a big part in a vehicle’s suspension system.
Filed Under:
News
Volvo Philippines Says XC60 Now Readily Available at All Dealerships
Recently named World Car of the Year 2018 at the New York Auto Show, the new Volvo XC60 midsize SUV can now be seen in Volvo showrooms and pop-up stores nationwide. “We initially could only bring in limited volumes of the XC60 due to high international demand. But we now have the volume to serve our discerning Volvo clientele,” says Volvo sales head Froilan Valencia.
Filed Under:
Luxury SUV,
News,
Volvo XC60
This Is How a P 56.4 Million Nissan GT-R Looks Like
A week ago, Nissan and Italdesign previewed the GT-R50 by Italdesign, a super-limited run supercar that commemorates the 50th anniversary of both the GT-R and Italdesign. It’s basically the brutally fast NISMO GT-R in a handcrafted Italian suit. And now, a few days before its global debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in the United Kingdom, Nissan has finally revealed just how many will be made and how much it’ll cost.
Filed Under:
News,
Nissan GT-R,
Sports Car
Subaru Really is Turning Into the Volvo of Japan
How’s this for irony: after announcing that the all-new Forester won’t be available with a turbocharged engine (the reason why it was unique in the first place), Subaru has just revealed a new midterm plan that, get this, wants to make the brand much more distinctive. Yes, it doesn’t make sense; and no, we’re not pulling your leg on this one.
Filed Under:
News,
Subaru Corporate
July 10, 2018
The 6th Philippine Electric Vehicle Summit Gets Underway
The 6th Philippine Electric Vehicle Summit, with the theme “Stepping Up Partnerships To Electrify Public and Private Transport,” kicks off today at the SMX Convention Center, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City.
Filed Under:
Electric Vehicle Summit,
Electric Vehicles (EV),
Events,
News
You Can't Just Buy This Special Ferrari 488
There’s exclusive and there’s Ferrari 488 Pista Piloti exclusive. Available for sale only to Ferrari drivers who participate in one of the brand’s many motorsports programs, the Ferrari 488 Pista Piloti is a special custom creation from the Italian supercar maker’s Tailor Made program.
Filed Under:
Ferrari 488,
News,
Sports Car
Ford Philippines Extends 2-Year Free PMS Offer on EcoSport This July
Ford Philippines is kicking off the second half of the year with great deals for two of its top-selling vehicles, the Ford EcoSport and the Ford Everest.
Filed Under:
Ford Corporate,
Ford EcoSport,
News
Review: Subaru EyeSight Driver Assist System
Whether it’s Rachel Peters hawking a pair of butt-lift jeans or Anne Curtis shrilling her way through a burger jingle, everyone gets distracted behind the wheel once in a while. We don’t want it, we don’t like it, but hey, butt-lift jeans happen and in that split-second before your car’s bumper kisses Manong Grab Driver’s, don’t you wish someone or something warned you before it was too late? It’s times like these you wish your car had Subaru EyeSight.
Filed Under:
Compact Crossover,
Driver's Seat,
Safety,
Subaru XV,
Technology
July 9, 2018
UPDATED: Mazda, Mitsubishi to Halt Production Due to Japan Floods
UPDATE: Mazda says production has restarted at its Ujina Plant 1 and 2 on a single-shift operation while the Hofu plant resumes normal operations (7/12).
Due to the heavy rains and floods that battered Japan last weekend, Mazda, Mitsubishi, and Daihatsu have announced that they are all suspending operations at several assembly plants and facilities located in the area.
Filed Under:
Mazda Corporate,
Mitsubishi Corporate,
News
The Wait for the 2019 Toyota Vios is Almost Over
The wait for the all-new Toyota Vios is almost over. Toyota Motor Philippines announces that its best-selling sub-compact sedan will take centerstage at the Toyota Music Fest happening at the Filinvest City Event Grounds on Saturday, July 28.
Filed Under:
Events,
News,
Toyota Vios
2018 Peugeot 5008 SUV Now Available (w/ 17 Photos, Brochure)
After previewing it last December, Peugeot Philippines is finally making its all-new 5008 SUV available to buyers. Its all-new 3-row, 7-seater SUV is Peugeot’s biggest SUV yet and completes the brand’s revitalized line-up.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Luxury SUV,
News,
Peugeot 5008
When Is the All-New Volvo S60 Coming to the Philippines? (w/ 17 Photos)
Volvo is finally severing its final ties with the Ford Motor Company with the introduction of the SPA-underpinned 2019 S60 mid-sized premium sedan. With this move, the Swedish carmaker is finally able to say goodbye to the Ford-derived P3 platform (aka Ford EUCD platform) and move to something completely bespoke to Volvo.
Filed Under:
Luxury Car,
News,
Volvo S60
Mazda Philippines Can Now Perfectly Refinish Their Special Colors
Mazda owners know that its special colors—Snowflake White, Soul Red, and Machine Gray are hard to touch-up, especially if its been through an accident. Well, owners will now be happy to know that Mazda Philippines has teamed up with a renowned paint specialist to offer their dealer the latest paint technology, re-finishing expertise, and paint shop training services.
Filed Under:
Mazda Corporate,
News
July 8, 2018
Isuzu Truck Fest Offers Incentives to Buy New
Now on its 11th year, Isuzu Philippines Corporation’s Truck Fest kicked off the provincial leg of its 2018 series in the “Queen City of the South”: Cebu. Happening until today, July 8, it is happening at the Northwing Covered Parking of SM City Cebu.
Filed Under:
Events,
Isuzu Corporate,
News
Care to Race a Pick-Up Truck?
You just gotta love the Australians. When they’re not transforming basketball into boxing, they’re racing pick-up trucks. And we’re not talking about off-road racing or rallycross mind you; it’s circuit racing and they call it: SuperUtes.
Filed Under:
Motorsports,
News,
Pick-Up
July 6, 2018
Hyundai Motor Group Admits Being Lax with Safety Standards; Promises No More
If there’s one thing that Hyundai and Kia vehicles are constantly being chastised for, it’s the lack of safety equipment. Compared to similarly-priced makes from Japanese and American brands, the Koreans have always lagged behind be it in the number of airbags or the equipment of anti-lock brakes or stability control. While the blame is typically pinned on Hyundai and Kia’s Philippine distributor, that shouldn’t be the case.
Filed Under:
Hyundai Corporate,
Kia Corporate,
News,
Safety
Chevrolet Philippines Launches Stylish 2018 LTX Models
After previewing it at the Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) last April, Chevrolet Philippines says that the 2018 LTX variants of the Colorado pick-up truck and Trailblazer SUV are now available at all authorized dealerships nationwide.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Chevrolet Colorado,
Chevrolet Trailblazer,
Mid-sized SUV,
News,
Pick-Up
Mazda Philippines Sees Most Benefits When Using Shell Fuels
Bermaz Auto Philippines, the exclusive distributor of Mazda vehicles and parts in the country, and Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corporation, one of the country’s top fuel companies, have formalized a partnership that combines the fuel efficiency benefits of both premium brands for the benefit of Mazda new car buyers.
Filed Under:
Fuel,
Mazda Corporate,
News,
Shell Corporate
Toyota is Taking the Supra Racing...in NASCAR
The production model has yet to make its debut, but Toyota’s ready to take the all-new Supra racing. But before you think it’ll race in some sort of global touring car racing series or even long-distance endurance racing, it’s going to run at the 2019 NASCAR Xfinity Series or NXS.
Filed Under:
Motorsports,
News,
Toyota Supra
Ford Ranger Raptor Has Begun Production (w/ Video)
You remember the Ford Ranger Raptor? Of course, you do. Well, after its big global launch shebang last February, you’ll be happy to know that Ford Performance’s first mid-sized pickup truck is finally entering the next phase: production.
Filed Under:
Ford Ranger,
Ford Ranger Raptor,
News,
Pick-Up,
Video
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