May 21, 2020
These Honda Motorcycles Will Help Save Lives
Honda donated a total of 104 motorcycles to the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) to provide the agency with a fast and reliable mode of transport. This allows them to quickly deliver humanitarian and life-saving services to communities in times of calamities, including the COVID-19 pandemic.
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CSR,
Honda Motor Corporate,
Honda Motorcycles,
Motorcycle,
News
Ford PH Launches 2020 Everest Sport at P 1.868M (w/ Specs, 15 Photos)
After an almost 60-day delay brought about by various COVID-19 related quarantine measures, Ford Philippines has finally taken the wraps off the 2020 Everest Sport. Marking the country’s first-ever virtual car launch, the Everest Sport joins current Everest line-up in the Philippines.
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Car Launch,
Ford Everest,
Mid-sized SUV,
News
Nissan and Italdesign Starts to Produce the P 54.98-Million GT-R 50
After showing it on multiple occasions as a prototype model, Nissan has finally shown the production version of the P 56.98-million GT-R 50 by Italdesign.
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News,
Nissan GT-R,
Sports Car
Maxus PH Resumes Dealer Operations, Extends Offer on T60 Pickup Truck
After over two months of halting operations to comply with the government’s guidelines to prevent the spread of COVID-19, Maxus Philippines has announced that selected dealerships have resumed operations, and with that, is offering deals on its recently launched T60 pickup truck.
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Maxus Corporate,
Maxus T60,
News,
Pick-Up
Score a Hyundai HOMERUN When You Get the Hyundai Santa Fe at Zero Percent Interest for 5 Years
Hyundai Philippines’s love for acronyms continue with the H.O.M.E.R.U.N. (Hyundai Owning Made Easy, Ready to Unlock Next Normal) sales promo. Aimed at those wanting a more convenient, flexible, and affordable way to own a brand-new vehicle, these deals run until the end of June.
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Hyundai Corporate,
Hyundai Santa Fe,
Hyundai Starex,
Hyundai Tucson,
News
Mazda Resumes Production, Vehicle Deliveries
With restrictions starting to be relaxed, Mazda has seen its dealers gradually restart their operations. As a response, the automaker has announced the resumption of vehicle delivery from their manufacturing plants from both Japan and Thailand. In addition, all their factories report increasing production numbers.
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Mazda Corporate,
News
May 20, 2020
Mazda Gives the CX-3 A New Engine and Polymetal Gray Color for 2021
UPDATE: See Mazda Philippines response below (05/21).
The introduction of the CX-30 crossover has somewhat muddled the positioning of the smaller (and much older) CX-3, especially since the gap in pricing doesn’t really amount to much. Well, Mazda seems to have understood the problem and will start to offer the CX-3 with a brand-new engine for 2021 helping it confidently slot below the CX-30 in both price and positioning.
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Mazda CX-3,
News,
Sub-Compact SUV
San Miguel Corporation Moves to Test All Its Employees
San Miguel Corporation has begun testing its employees for COVID-19 as part of an extensive plan to reopen its workplaces safely and continue providing essential services to the public.
The 2021 Toyota Highlander is Now a Global Model
After the resurrection of the Venza, the SUVfication of Toyota continues with the 7-seater Highlander mid-sized SUV. While the Highlander itself is not new—the nameplate has been around since 2000, the fourth-generation model marks the first time it’ll be made available globally.
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Mid-sized SUV,
News,
Toyota Highlander
Spec Your Mercedes-Benz to Look After Your Health
Mercedes-Benz Philippines is now offering the Air-Balance package to promote the health and well-being of its customers. Standard on higher trim models such as the S-Class and CLS-Class, it can now be retrofitted on selected Mercedes-Benz passenger vehicles as well.
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Mercedes-Benz Corporate,
News,
Technology
Chery Auto Named to AI Innovator's List
Chery was recently named as part of China’s General Office of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology’s (MIIT) “New-generation AI Innovation Key Task Undertaker List.” The state-owned carmaker was cited particularly for its “Communication System Applied in Aided Driving or Autonomous Driving Vehicles.”
Filed Under:
Chery Corporate,
News,
Technology
Dyson Shows Off Canceled Electric Car
Dyson made waves when they unveiled plans to get into the electric car business in 2017, going against the likes of Tesla. Things though didn’t pan out well for British inventor and entrepreneur James Dyson who had to pull the plug on the project last year.
Filed Under:
Electric Vehicles (EV),
News
Get a Free Blaupunkt Tire Inflator and Dash Cam on All Kia Models Until May 30
Kia Philippines announces the resumption of sales and aftersales service operations of its 27 dealerships in the country beginning on May 18, 2020.
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Dealerships,
Kia Corporate,
News
You Can Now Visit the Honda Collection Hall Virtually
Honda fans, you can now visit the Honda Collection Hall from the comfort of your home. The Honda Collection Hall (HCH), located at the Twin Ring Motegi circuit in Japan (read our first-hand account here), hosts the largest collection of products developed by the company, with over 300 models on show.
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COVID-19,
Feature,
Honda Corporate,
Travel
Get the Toyota Vios with a P125K Discount, 5-Year Warranty, and Free PMS
As the country moves forward and makes its way to recovery from the global pandemic, Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) acknowledges the challenges it will face once the world transitions to the new normal.
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News,
Toyota Corporate
May 19, 2020
Look at the Shinkansen-Inspired 2021 Toyota Sienna MPV
MPVs may be falling out of favor for some buyers, but Toyota is keen to continue in the segment with the all-new, fourth-generation Sienna. Designed, engineered, and built for the US market, the 2021 Sienna comes with a standard gasoline-electric hybrid powertrain.
Filed Under:
Luxury MPV,
News,
Toyota Sienna
The 2020 Honda Jazz Helps Maintain Social Distancing Even During a Crash
Honda’s all-new 2020 Jazz will help its occupants maintain proper social distancing even in an event of a crash. This comes as the carmaker introduces a new front-center airbag making it one of the first of the brand’s models, and the first in its class to come up with this new passive safety feature.
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Honda Jazz,
News,
Safety,
Sub-Compact,
Technology
Nissan Has Made Japan's First Zero Emissions Ambulance
Nissan has just marked a milestone by being Japan’s first-ever zero emissions ambulance. The specially-converted NV400 will serve as an addition to the Tokyo Fire Department’s Ikebukuro branch.
Filed Under:
Electric Vehicles (EV),
News,
Nissan Corporate,
Technology
McLaren to Delay New Car Roll Out Due to Pandemic
McLaren Automotive may be putting the brakes on their new product plans for 2021 and beyond as the carmaker braces from the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. This was revealed by CEO Mike Flewitt.
Filed Under:
McLaren Corporate,
News
More Volkswagen PH Dealerships Resume Sales, Service Operations
Seven Volkswagen dealerships have resumed operations and re-opened their doors to customers, albeit following the “new normal” business operating protocols as recommended by the government’s Inter-Agency Task Force on the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) under the guidelines of modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) and general community quarantine (GCQ).
Filed Under:
COVID-19,
Dealerships,
News,
Volkswagen Corporate
As China Eases COVID-19 Restrictions, This Offers Us a Glimpse of What Motor Shows Will Be Like
As parts of China, the first country hit by the coronavirus, starts adjusting to life in the new normal, it also offers everyone a glimpse of what to expect, especially when it comes to auto shows. And if it’s a formula that’ll be seen elsewhere, it’s going to be interesting to say the least.
You Can Now Buy a Brand-New Lexus Without Having to Step Foot In Their Dealership
Lexus Philippines is now offering an innovative concept that enables customers to purchase a brand-new Lexus without having to step foot into its dealership.
Filed Under:
COVID-19,
Lexus Corporate,
News
Subaru Execs Return Salaries, But Sees No Delay in Upcoming Models Due to Pandemic
Subaru’s top Japanese executives are returning portions of their salary, and up to 30 percent of their performance-linked compensation for the 2019-2020 Fiscal Year as the Japanese carmaker braces for the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
Filed Under:
COVID-19,
News,
Subaru Corporate
Toyota Revives Venza Nameplate as Hybrid-Only SUV for 2021
Toyota is filling up every available niche in their SUV line-up with the revival of the Venza nameplate for 2021. Designed to slot between the RAV4 and the Highlander, the Venza is a mid-sized two-row SUV built to go against the Hyundai Santa Fe, Nissan Murano, Ford Edge, and Honda Passport. Coming standard with a gasoline-electric hybrid engine, it’s the seventh SUV for Toyota in the U.S.
Filed Under:
Mid-sized SUV,
News,
Toyota Venza
May 18, 2020
Mitsubishi PH Outlines Dealer Re-Opening Schedule
Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) re-opens its selected dealerships and service centers after several areas were placed under the modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) and general community quarantine (GCQ) status.
Filed Under:
COVID-19,
Dealerships,
Mitsubishi Corporate,
News
Hyundai PH Loves Their Acronyms So Here are Two More to Remember
It seems working from home has spurred the love for acronyms over at Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc., the exclusive distributor of Hyundai passenger cars and commercial vehicles in the country has already come up with ARMOR, and how they’ve thrown in BOSS and HOME as well.
Filed Under:
COVID-19,
Hyundai Corporate,
News,
Service
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