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November 14, 2017

Mazda Philippines to Debut 2018 CX-3 at Jinba-Ittai Academy Next Week

Mazda’s trademark vehicle design and engineering philosophy which literally translates to horse-and-rider-as-one, is set to be the highlight of the first ever Jinba Ittai Academy public test drive activity happening this November 23 to 26, 2017 at the corner of 38th and 9th streets, near Uptown Mall at the Bonifacio Global City in Taguig.

Ford is often credited for creating the moving assembly line in 1913. In the 104 years that followed, it introduced workers to performing menial, repetitive tasks day after day. Of course, doing the same thing over and over takes its toll right?

UPDATED: Suzuki Philippines Launches 2018 Vitara (w/ 23 Photos, Brochure)

UPDATE: We have included the brochure below (11/14).

Leveraging the compact carmaker’s SUV heritage, Suzuki Philippines brings back a storied nameplate to the country: the Vitara. Designed to match the growing demand in the sub-compact SUV segment in the country, the 2018 Vitara encourages individuality, fuel efficiency, and safety to its target market: millennials.

Ford Philippines announced that its October retail sales rose 5 percent year-over-year to 2,598 vehicles, driven by the strong demand for the EcoSport, Everest, and Ranger.

In their latest Driver Satisfactory Index, Manila’s “most important driving app”, Waze, just told us what we already know: our traffic sucks. After tracking millions (around 90 million if you wanted to be more specific) of Waze users in 217 metropolitan areas in 39 countries, the Philippines has garnered the dubious reputation of being among the least satisfied drivers in the world.

The 2018 Nissan Urvan is Here!

After announcing that its 2018 Urvan will arrive by November, Nissan Philippines has delivered on that promise. The company has finally pulled the wraps off the 2018 Urvan line-up which is available in 5 variants, including one that comes with the much-awaited automatic gearbox.

A few days ago, Toyota Motor Philippines revealed a new variant of its best-selling Innova MPV. Dubbed the Innova Touring Sport, it’s a sportier model based off the 2.8 E model.

Hey, People of Metro Manila! Enjoy the long holidays? Great. Well, just make sure to remember that if you plan to go out anytime from tomorrow, Monday, November 13 to Wednesday, November 15, the UVVRP or the United Vehicular Volume Reduction Scheme (Number Coding) is IMPLEMENTED.

Hyundai and Kia Outline Future Drivetrain Technology

Hyundai and its sister brand, Kia outlined their future powertrain development strategy that includes a new family of gasoline and diesel engines, developments in plug-in hybrid and electric drivetrains, and a next-generation fuel cell vehicle.

In celebration of Chevrolet’s 100th year anniversary, Chevrolet Philippines – The Covenant Car Company, Inc. is set to introduce a special edition model of its Colorado ~~in a week’s time~~ at the end of the month.

Decoding 10 Common Car Insurance Terms

Insurance uses a lot of terms and phrases that may be confusing. It’s important to understand the key terms so you’ll know exactly what you’re getting, what’s covered, and if you’re getting a good deal. Here are 10 common car insurance terms that you should know.

Caltex Havoline, marketed by Chevron Philippines Inc. (CPI), launched its newest range of Caltex Havoline synthetic and mineral motorcycle engine oils designed for the tough urban riding environment.

EVs are deemed to be the future and no one, not even supercar maker Lamborghini can escape it. However, the carmaker from Sant’Agata won’t just put some Nissan Leaf hardware into a wedgy body and call it a day. No sir, they’re showing how cutting-edge technology could help power the EV supercars of tomorrow. Meet the Terzo Millennio concept.

Score a Hyundai Home Run This Christmas

Christmas truly is the most wonderful time of the year in the Philippines! But with the wonders of the season are “strike out” moments: from budget-blowing expenses, stressful traffic jams, hangovers to weight gain.

Stamping their dominance in the local performance oil market, Motul Philippines staged the first “BoxerFest” at the Greenhills Commercial Center.

On its 17th year, Vision Petron, the multi-awarded national student art competition of oil industry leader Petron Corporation, opened its Fuel Creativity Exhibit at the Bencab Museum in Baguio, last October 14. The month-long exhibit is a retrospective painting exhibition featuring selected works of Vision Petron National Student Art Competition grand prize winners over the years.

One of the world’s great GTs and the quintessential Aston Martin is entering the final phase of its production life. And as the world is bidding goodbye to the Vanquish, the British supercar maker is now taking orders (including its distributor in Manila) for the limited 175 run of the Vanquish S Ultimate.

Toyota Motor Philippines Spruces Up Innova with Touring Sport Variant

After the launch of a sportier Avanza variant last month, Toyota Motor Philippines is giving the country’s best-selling MPV, the Innova, the sporty treatment as well. Meet the new Innova Touring Sport.

There are stories about a young man who’s supposed to marry someone sensible, attractive, and a good provider. But when the protagonist meets the would-be fiancée’s more interesting, vivacious, funny, and unconventional sibling or best friend, sparks fly and the original relationship doesn’t stand a chance. Or does it?

To celebrate the upcoming 20th edition of the NISMO, Nissan and NISMO gave fans the chance to pick their greatest Top 20 Nissan/NISMO race cars of all time.

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?

This Hyundai Elantra is All-Show, All-Go

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.

FlatOut Race Series Staged Final Showdown of 2017 at Clark International Speedway

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.

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November 14, 2017

Mazda Philippines to Debut 2018 CX-3 at Jinba-Ittai Academy Next Week

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November 13, 2017

UPDATED: Suzuki Philippines Launches 2018 Vitara (w/ 23 Photos, Brochure)

Ford Philippines October Sales Driven by "Big Three"

Waze Tells Us What We Already Know: Our Traffic Sucks

November 12, 2017

The 2018 Nissan Urvan is Here!

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MMDA Reminds Motorists: Number Coding is Implemented During ASEAN Summit

November 10, 2017

Hyundai and Kia Outline Future Drivetrain Technology

Chevrolet Philippines is Launching a Special Edition Colorado Next Week

November 9, 2017

Decoding 10 Common Car Insurance Terms

Caltex Havoline Rolls Out Latest Line of Motorcycle Oils

Lamborghini is Going to Make An EV Their Way (w/ 11 Photos)

November 8, 2017

Score a Hyundai Home Run This Christmas

Motul Supports First-Ever BoxerFest

Vision Petron Opens Exhibit at Bencab Museum

Aston Martin Manila Taking Orders for Vanquish S's Farewell Model

November 7, 2017

Toyota Motor Philippines Spruces Up Innova with Touring Sport Variant

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November 6, 2017

This Hyundai Elantra is All-Show, All-Go

Castrol Gears Up for 4th "Partners for Life" Program

Subaru Expands Test Track to Test Driver Assist Technologies

November 5, 2017

FlatOut Race Series Staged Final Showdown of 2017 at Clark International Speedway

BMW to Recall 1 Million Vehicles for Fire Risk

Porsche 911 GT2 RS is the Fastest Car at the Nürburgring Nordschleife (w/ Video)