If carmakers had their way, cars of the future will have screens, screens, and even more screens. With the amount of information drivers (and people in general) devour, this may seem like a good idea; one could even say it’s inevitable. That is, unless you’re Mazda.

Hands up, who likes forking out cash to fill up at the fuel station? What if you could do that less often? Where would you turn for help?

Hyundai has partnered with Illinois-based tuner Blood Type Racing (BTR) to produce an Elantra that’s “all-show, all-go.” Unveiled at the 2017 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, this special BTR Edition Elantra gives “enthusiasts a new vision of where the Elantra can go.”

With some 1.14 million motorcycles reported sold in 2016, the Philippines is now the second largest market for motorcycles in Southeast Asia behind Indonesia. As motorcycles have increasingly become a preferred mode of transportation for many Filipinos given traffic and road conditions, the need for more qualified and highly trained motorcycle mechanics has come to light.

Subaru Corporation is betting big on advanced driver assist technologies that the company has completed new test tracks designed specifically for its testing. Located in Hokkaido, Japan, the Bifuka Proving Ground in the Subaru R&E Center, the new test tracks have commenced operations.

Even a ravaging typhoon couldn’t stop the FlatOut Race Series (FORS) from staging the 8th and final round of the 2017 season. Torrential rains plagued the Clark International Speedway last October 14. Still, a total of 93 entries braved the poor weather for a last dash shot at this year’s championship.

Reuters reports that BMW is recalling approximately 1 million vehicles for two separate issues that involve fire risks. Although the recall is currently limited to the North American market, BMW AG says that the recall may spread to other markets globally.

Porsche smashes the record for road-approved sportscars on the 20.6-kilometer Nürburgring Nordschleife with the GT2 RS. The record time of 6 minutes and 47.3 seconds was achieved in the presence of a notary and surpassed even Porsche’s own expectations.

With the completion of 64 new lane-kilometers along Bulacan and Pampanga portions of the NLEX, the Metro Pacific is increasing the toll fees effective tomorrow, November 6, 2017.

The opening montage seems to play normally at first: the Honda logo, with its eponymous tagline, “The Power of Dreams” fades to black followed by the glow of an Engine Start Button. The unnamed driver presses it and what follows is a montage of nature, children playing under a blue sky, and even more nature. One by one, the hybrids, EVs, and even Honda’s fuel cell vehicles are given the hero treatment. They are undoubtedly the front and center in this video with the NSX and the Civic Type R relegated to an also-starring role. Things are about change at Honda and this video just set the tone.

Pilipinas Taj Autogroup, Inc. (PTAJ), the exclusive distributor of Tata Motors partners with one of the largest freight logistics companies in the country, MMG Logistics. Through this partnership, Tata is supplying 13 brand-new commercial vehicles including 10 Prima 6038.S, a Prima 4438.S tractor head, a SFC407 truck, and a Super Ace).

Hino Motors Philippines (HMP) marks its first full-service dealership in Isabela with a ground-breaking ceremony. HMP is confident Hino Isabela will provide efficient trucking solutions to meet the growing logistics demand in the city.

A handful of lucky customers experienced Kia’s Power to Surprise when they were all awarded a four-day trip to Korea thanks to the Kia Advocate program.

Ford Performance just announced the world’s first handbrake powered by USB. It’s called the Drift Stick and it’s designed and developed by no less than Mr. Hoon himself, Ken Block.

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars’ Asia Pacific Office in Singapore announced the appointment of Patrik Wiik as the company’s new General Manager. Patrik takes over this key role for the Rolls-Royce business in the region from Michael Schneider, who returns to Germany after three years working across the Asia-Pacific region. The regional office covers 29 dealerships across the region, in an area that stretches from India to New Zealand, excluding the Chinese mainland.

When carmakers release a new fuel cell car, they always assert that it’s no longer a science experiment. Built on a dedicated platform that also spawns a plug-in hybrid and full-on electric vehicle, the Honda Clarity is the one that realizes that hydrogen-powered cars now drive just like a battery-powered electric one. This is future technology, available today. We’ve driven it and it was awesome.

Many have considered the Toyota Land Cruiser, especially the J40-series, to be the quintessential Japanese off-roader. And now, The FJ Company, a Miami, USA and Bogota, Columbia-based company just released their ultimate “resto-mod” FJ40 Signature.

Comfort and clever functionality come together as BMW introduces the BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer. BMW’s first foray into the multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) category, it’s headlining the four-weekend exhibition dubbed the BMW Roadshow 2017.

With the help of PLDT Enterprise and the Provincial Bus Operators Association of the Philippines (PBOAP), the long commute to and from provincial destinations will be made more bearable with a strong WiFi connection that gives commuters so many more options than just sleeping.

Peugeot Philippines is now making available the much-awaited European Car of the Year: the 3008 SUV. Available exclusively in the GT Line trim, the 3008 SUV is regarded as a game-changer for Peugeot. It combines style, athleticism and efficiency—reaffirming Peugeot’s stand as a leading premium automotive brand in the country.

The 2018 Peugeot 3008 boasts of a sleek and modern exterior. It displays character and strength with its wide checkered grille, long hood, large wheels, and high ground clearance. Feline-inspired LED front headlights and a high-gloss diamond roof that appears to float using chrome highlights complete the look.

Inside, the 2018 3008 features Peugeot’s next-generation iCockpit. It’s Peugeot’s way to giving a modern, ergonomic, and interactive environment for driver and passengers alike. The most notable feature of the 3008 is its 12.3-inch all-digital instrument panel. It also comes with advanced connectivity with its Mirror Screen functionality. Apple CarPlay, MirrorLink, and Android Auto are all accessible through the 8-inch capacitive touchscreen.



Enhancing the driving experience one step further, the Peugeot 3008 SUV introduces the iCockpit Amplify. Available in Boost and Relax modes, the iCockpit Amplify system changes the cabin ambiance by altering the driving dynamics, lighting, acoustics, passenger comfort, and even the fragrance inside the vehicle.

Bigger than its predecessor, the 3008 is lighter by 100 kilograms thanks to its move to Peugeot’s Efficient Modular Platform 2 (EMP2) technology. Under the hood is a downsized 1.6-liter high-pressure gasoline engine producing 165 horsepower and 240 Nm. This engine is connected to a 6-speed automatic.

Also making its debut is a new Advanced Grip Control system that automatically adjusts the driving dynamics based on 3 pre-selected road conditions: Mud, Sand, and Snow. This provides an efficient alternative to the traditional off-road systems.



Due to the extremely high level of demand for the Peugeot 3008 SUV globally, the vehicle will be in limited supply here in the Philippines this year.

Realizing the situation, Peugeot Philippines conducted a series of private preview events for clients who expressed their desire to be one of the first to drive the new Peugeot 3008 SUV.

The first batch of 3008s have already been spoken for with reservations already being accepted for the second batch which is arriving in November. The 2018 Peugeot 3008 GT Line retails for P 2,590,000.

In February of 1973, a radio station with the call letters DWLL broadcasting on 94.7 Mhz went on air. Calling itself Mellow Touch, its format would become the precursor to what everyone knows as “easy listening” today. In 2006, “Touch” was dropped. Now known as Mellow 94.7, it adjusted its playlist to a pop format, but selecting songs that even its former listeners would appreciate.

After Honda unveiled that they’re making available the Civic Type R’s engine as a crate engine, Mopar is doing the same with its Mopar 6.2-liter supercharged HEMI V8. Dubbed the Hellcrate, this specialty engine boasts of a mind-blowing 770 horsepower and 880 Nm from the Dodge Challenger SRT Demon. Unlike the Demon, its power figures come unlocked straight out of the factory.

Racers, tuners, and Honda enthusiasts listen up: you can now buy the Civic Type R’s engine as a full-on crate engine. Available through application via Honda Performance Department (HPD), it serves US customers for now with plans to expand to European- and Asian-based ones in the future.

It’s hard to make out what’s going with the Hyundai Tucson. After being mostly impressed with their just-below-the-range-topper model, the 2.0 S CRDI 2WD last year, it’s time to sample what’s supposed to be their mid-tier model, the 2.0 GLS CRDI 2WD to see if the magic rubs onto the lower models as well. In a twist of fate however, Hyundai has re-shuffled its variants for beginning in September which means this particular Tucson now sits just below the top-of-the-line model: the available-by-indent-order 4WD variant. With far less equipment than before and a higher price tag, can the Tucson 2.0 GLS CRDI 2WD still be considered as a good value compact crossover?

Subaru is the latest carmaker to get embroiled in a scandal involving lax inspection procedure for the Japanese domestic market. After Nissan is set to recall 1.2 million vehicles, Subaru may have to recall 255,000 Legacy, Forester, and Impreza models at the cost of 5 billion yen (~ P 2.2 billion) for the Japanse market.

The Honda pavilion at the 45th Tokyo Motor Show 2017 is a big hit for the ladies because of one rather unexpected reason: this hotdog cart-like thing called the Honda RoboCas Concept.

As part of its year-end toy car promotion, industry leader Petron Corporation is offering the country’s first scale-model collection of Pagani Automobili hypercars.

Foton Philippines’s rapid dealership expansion continues as United Asia Automotive Group, Inc. (UAAGI), the exclusive distributor of Foton vehicles in the country, together with its authorized dealer, Antara Ventures, Inc. officially opened the doors of Foton Santa Rosa, Laguna.