Applying for or renewing your car’s insurance? Now would be a great time to do it since it can win you a roundtrip airfare ticket to Taiwan for two plus P 20,000 in pocket money.
January 5, 2018
Renew Your Car's Insurance, Travel to Taiwan for Free
Applying for or renewing your car’s insurance? Now would be a great time to do it since it can win you a roundtrip airfare ticket to Taiwan for two plus P 20,000 in pocket money.
You Need Wholesome Thoughts When Using Nissan's New Technology (w/ Video)
Nissan just unveiled a way to help you control your car based on inputs from the driver’s brain. Dubbed Brain-to-Vehicle or B2V technology, it promises to speed up reaction times for the driver and will lead to cars becoming more enjoyable to drive.
January 4, 2018
Department of Energy to Oil Companies: We're Watching You
After oil companies geared up to implement the new excise tax on fuel last January 1, 2018, the Department of Energy (DOE) countered and said: not so fast.
Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Promotes Electrified Tech to Academe
Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) held a two-day event to promote EV and PHEV technology as next-generation cars. Last December, a symposium on Electric Vehicles and Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles was held at De La Salle University (DLSU), Taft Avenue, in Manila which was attended by engineering students and some faculty members from De La Salle University, Mapua Institute of Technology, and University of the Philippines.
Petron Greets New Year with New Best Day Stickers
Just in time for the new year, Petron has released a new set of Best Day stickers on Viber to help road warriors communicate with family and friends in new and fun ways.
Ford, Honda Win Big at Ward's Auto Annual 10 Best Engines
Automotive publication Ward’s has released their annual 10 Best Engines and for 2018, half of the winners are turbocharged. In addition, it sees the return of the fuel cell as well as a V8 along with two first-time winners.
January 3, 2018
Honda Cars Philippines is First Automaker to Officially Reveal Post-TRAIN Prices
Honda Cars Philippines (HCPI) is the first carmaker to official reveal their post-TRAIN prices effective January 1, 2018. Posted on their official website (and not leaked through dealers), the new prices effectively see Honda’s prices go up across the board.
Hyundai Dealership Soon to Rise in Marikina City
Top executives from Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI) and Shaw Automotive Resources, Inc. (SARI) led the groundbreaking ceremony of the Hyundai Marikina dealership along Sumulong Highway in Marikina City.
The Blaupunkt Chicago 600 Fits Toyota Dashes With No Re-Paneling Needed (w/ Brochure)
One of the oddest things about modern Toyotas is the size of its radio. Despite it being non-integral to the dash, its size doesn’t conform to the traditionally accepted ISO 7736 or more commonly known as Deutsches Institut für Normung (DIN 75490) or DIN. This poses a problem to owners who want to have the option of upgrading their standard factory radios into something, well, a bit more sophisticated.
Volkswagen Hits Global Production Milestone
Volkswagen has produced more than six million vehicles in 2017, setting a new record for the German carmaker. Helping them achieve this goal, Volkswagen embarked on their largest model offensive in its history. This along with strong global demand has led them to this milestone. The Jetta, Golf, Santana, Passat, and Polo are the top models in their line-up.
January 2, 2018
So When Are Car and Gas Prices Going Up?
With Republic Act 10963 (infamously known as the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion or TRAIN Law) taking effect on the first day of 2018 (yesterday), there has been a lot of confusion as to whether it should be implemented since the government has yet to issue proper Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR).
Review: 2018 Hyundai Elantra 2.0 GLS
It’s painful to see what Hyundai has done with the Elantra. From a world-beating compact sedan that had the Japanese almost beat down pat, it’s now good as gone; plummeting into obscurity just as quickly as it rose to fame. It’s the automotive equivalent of being a K-Pop one-hit wonder. It was classy, sexy, and original. Now, it’s simply overpriced, unoriginal, and sadly, uninteresting.
The Man Who Made Mazda Defy Convention Has Died
Kenichi Yamamoto, the man who led a team at Mazda to produce the world’s first commercially viable rotary engine and later served as its President and Chairman has died. He was 95.
January 1, 2018
DTI, Body Makers Settle on Standardized Modern PUV Dimensions
The Automotive Body Manufacturers Association of the Philippines or ABMAP has revealed certain design concepts of the proposed “Eco PUV”—the proposed replacement of the ageing jeepneys under the government’s PUV Modernization program.
Hyundai Philippines Sales Grew 12 Percent in November
Hyundai Asia Resources Inc. (HARI), the official distributor of Hyundai vehicles in the Philippines, registered a positive year-to-date growth in Passenger Car (PC) and Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) sales, growing by 12 percent from 30,469 units sold in January-November 2016 to 34,025 units sold in January-November 2017.
Ford Enhances Aftersales Service with Tournament for Dealers
As part of its commitment to improve the overall Ford ownership experience, Ford Philippines recently held its annual cross-dealership skills enhancement tournament, which aims to promote talents, skills, and capabilities among dealership personnel through practical and technical competition to better serve customers.
December 28, 2017
Havoline Awards Vespa Scooter to True Power from Within Promo
Havoline motor oils, marketed by Chevron Philippines Inc. (CPI), recently awarded Pauline Rose Temana with a brand-new Vespa scooter as the grand prize winner of its True Power from Within promo.
December 27, 2017
Würth Buys Lubricants Giant Liqui Moly
German machinery and lubricants giant, the Würth Group has just announced that it is taking over the lubricant brand Liqui Moly effective January 1, 2018.
Hyundai Philippines Announces Winners of Digital Art Competition
Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI) extends its innovative ways beyond motoring by building its first community of creatives via the recently concluded Hyundai Digital Art Competition.
December 26, 2017
Top 5 Picks for 2017
It’s almost the end of the year and that means it’s time for CarGuide.PH’s annual Top 5 Picks. Before revealing this year’s best, now would be a great time to look at the previous winners (2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011). Regular readers know that our Top 5 Picks is done differently from anyone else. Instead of categorizing and sub-categorizing them (sometimes conveniently to make a brand win), we simply lump everything together.
December 22, 2017
New Isuzu mu-X Euro 4 with Blue Power Diesel Engine [ADVERTORIAL]
As the country’s number one commercial vehicle brand based TMA-CAMPI reports, Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) has played a significant role in the Philippines. They developed and supported various industries by providing trusted vehicles and world-class diesel engines. Embodying their corporate slogan, “Your Responsible Partner”, they continue to provide a proud legacy of customer service, employee satisfaction, and social responsibility while also contributing to nation building.
6 Ways to Ride Safely This Christmas Season
Christmas and New Year’s are almost here, and everyone is excited not just about the celebrations but also about having some time off to be with loved ones and just take a break from the daily grind. Reunions and get-togethers are being organized and travel itineraries finalized, all in line with ensuring the perfect holiday break.
All Toyota and Lexus Vehicles Globally Will Offer an Electrified Variant
Toyota is gearing towards an electrified future as part of their next-decade (2020-2030) strategy. The Japanese carmaker is accelerating the development and launch of everything from hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), battery electric vehicles (BEVs), and fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEV).
December 21, 2017
2018 Toyota Yaris Receives 5-Star Safety Rating; Suzuki APV Cab Chassis Nets a Zero
The New Car Assessment Program for Southeast Asian Countries or ASEAN NCAP released the results of 4 new crash tests done during the fourth quarter of 2017. These vehicles are the first in ASEAN NCAP’s new protocol for 2017-2020 which uses a single rating system that comprises Adult Occupancy Protection (50 percent) Child Occupant Protection 25 percent), and Safety Assist Technologies (25 percent).
Porsche Paid P 6-Million to Restore This Barn Find 911 (w/ 13 Photos)
A curious television crew and a single phone crew was all it took for one of the oldest Porsche 911s to return home to the Porsche Museum.
Stay Worry-Free this Christmas with Shell Helix Oil Change+
Christmas just around the corner, so wherever you’re headed this season, the mall for last-minute shopping, a get-together, or just trying to make your way home amidst the holiday frenzy, your vehicle breaking down should be the least of your worries.
Hyundai Philippines Remains Upbeat with Commercial Vehicle Business in 2018
Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI), the Philippines’ official distributor of Hyundai passenger and commercial (trucks and buses) vehicles, gears up in anticipation of the government’s intensified push for infrastructure in 2018. With its line of passenger cars, commercial, and special vehicles braced for a wide range of mobility and payload requirements, HARI underscores its role as the Filipino’s lifetime partner to success.
Vespa Introduces 2018 GTS Family
Big, comfortable, welcoming and amazingly protective, the Vespa GTS combines the elegantly urban and city soul with the vocation to travel and tourism that the big Vespa have always embodied.
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