April 17, 2018
Alfa Romeo Philippines? Not So Fast Says FCA
After we broke the news about Alfa Romeo’s return to the Philippine market, it seemed too good to be true. And it is. A spokesperson from FCA, the parent company of Alfa Romeo sent us this official statement:
Filed Under:
Alfa Romeo Corporate,
News
Here is Ford's New Lowered Maintenance Cost for EcoSport, Ranger, and Everest
Last month, Ford Philippines announced a reduction in the price of the Scheduled Service Maintenance aka Periodic Maintenance Service of their three most popular models: the EcoSport, Ranger, and Everest. With the program now rolling out to all authorized Ford dealerships nationwide, Ford has finally provided a more detailed breakdown on a per service interval basis.
Filed Under:
Ford Corporate,
News,
Service
Volkswagen Set to Change Logo
Volkswagen is going to change its logo, reports Bloomberg, as the company wants to turn a new chapter after its diesel-cheating scandal. It will be unveiled next year according to Jochen Sengpiehl, the brand’s chief marketing officer in the midst of an aggressive rollout of electric vehicles.
Filed Under:
News,
Volkswagen Corporate
Review: 2018 Mazda CX-9 AWD Sport
The outside temperature gauge read 38 degrees Celsius and the climate control, set at cozy 22 degrees Celsius was struggling with the heat. One starts to wonder: if the CX-9 was already having difficulty maintaining the temperature inside, how much more in the engine bay? Fitted with the first turbocharged Skyactiv-G engine, the engine temperature kept on rising—middle, slightly above middle, and finally three-quarters to red. This impromptu road trip, it seems, could spell vindication or disaster for the much-vaunted Mazda CX-9.
Filed Under:
Driver's Seat,
Mazda CX-9,
Mid-sized SUV
April 16, 2018
Why Can't Jeepneys Just Use New Engines Under the PUV Modernization?
In a recent Congressional hearing of the Committee on Metro Manila Development chaired by Congressman Winston Castelo, Undersecretary Tim Orbos of the Department of Transportation emphasized that reaching Euro 4 emissions compliance isn’t just about changing engines.
Filed Under:
News,
PUV Modernization
Suzuki Expands to Santiago City, Isabela
Suzuki Philippines (SPH) continues to expand its market footprint outside Metro Manila with the opening of a new 3S dealership in Santiago City, Isabela.
Filed Under:
Dealerships,
News,
Suzuki Corporate
April 14, 2018
Happlyplus Card Holders to Get Triple Points at Caltex
From April 15 to June 15, 2018, motorists fueling up in participating Caltex stations will receive three times the Happyplus points for every single receipt purchase of P 500 worth of Caltex fuels.
Filed Under:
Caltex,
Chevron Corporate,
Fuel,
News
King of Nations Drift Series Heads to Manila in May
The Federal Tires King of Nations ProSeries, the biggest and most highly anticipated international drifting championship event in the world is coming to Manila. Dubbed KONPH2018 (King of Nations PH 2018), the event is slated at the Clark International Speedway from May 25-27, 2018.
Filed Under:
Motorsports,
News
Ford Philippines March 2018 Sales Driven by Just 3 Models
Ford Philippines is reporting that the Ranger, EcoSport, and Everest led their March 2018 retail sales accounting for 97 percent of the brand’s total sales. Combined, Ford’s so-called “big three” brought in 1,795 out of 1,951-unit sales for the month.
Filed Under:
Ford Corporate,
News,
PHL Auto Industry
Manila, Get Ready for Alfa Romeo
This is not a drill. After 25 years of absence from the Philippine market, Alfa Romeo is coming back into the country under a new distributor.
Filed Under:
Alfa Romeo Corporate,
News
April 13, 2018
Mazda's Skyactiv-X Wins First Award (And It's Not Even Out in the Market Yet)
Mazda Motor Corporation has been awarded Gold at the Edison Awards for its breakthrough Skyactiv-X compression-ignition engine. Skyactiv-X, the world’s first commercially available compression-ignition engine, took top honors in the Engine Enhancements category, competing against other technologies in automotive, heavy transportation and aerospace industries, among others.
Filed Under:
Engines,
Mazda Corporate,
News,
Technology
Petron Just Reformulated Their Diesel to Give Up to 20.6 Percent Better Mileage
Petron has had it with the technical mumbo-jumbo. While its competitors are busy marketing highfaluting trademarks and what have you, the country’s largest oil refining and marketing company is looking to improve its fuels’ real-world advantage.
Filed Under:
Fuel,
News,
Petron Corporate
UPDATED: New Excise Tax Reveals Auto Industry Winners and Losers
UPDATE: Vehicle importers (AVID) also suffers loses for Q1 2018 (4/19).
The Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) (aka the revised excise tax law) has finally reared its ugly head as evidenced in the Q1 2018 joint CAMPI-TMA sales report. The Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines (CAMPI) and the Truck Manufacturer’s Association (TMA) reports that new automobile sales are down 8.5 percent year-to-date (January to March 2018 versus January to March 2017).
Filed Under:
carguide.ph,
Excise Tax,
News,
PHL Auto Industry
April 12, 2018
Nissan Officially Launches Terra SUV (w/ Videos)
The new Nissan Terra, a body-on-frame SUV designed and built in China to meet growing market demand for 4x4 vehicles, went on sale there today. It’s the first frame-based SUV launched under Nissan’s midterm plan, Nissan M.O.V.E to 2022.
Filed Under:
Mid-sized SUV,
News,
Nissan Terra
Your Final Chance to Get the Volkswagen Jetta at Pre-TRAIN Prices
Want to check out the best deals on Volkswagen vehicles? Head over to the 2018 edition of the VWorld Weekend happening at two locations simultaneously this Saturday, April 14 to Sunday, April 15.
Filed Under:
Events,
News,
Volkswagen Corporate
April 11, 2018
This May Be the Last-Generation Chevrolet Spark
Chevrolet just pulled the wraps off a restyled Spark for 2019, but even this refresh will probably not be enough to save it. This is according to a report by Reuters via Automotive News.
Filed Under:
Chevrolet Spark,
News,
Sub-Compact
April 10, 2018
Ford Unveils Human-Centered 2019 Focus
Ford introduces the all-new, fourth-generation Focus featuring the latest advanced and affordable technology with more comfort and space, and a better fun-to-drive experience.
Filed Under:
Compact,
Ford Focus,
News
The Pain of TRAIN: Senate Wants Excise Tax Law Reviewed
Four months into the implementation of the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion or TRAIN (aka the revised excise tax law), the Senate wants to review the law once more “in aid of legislation”, which is something they should have done in the first place.
Filed Under:
Excise Tax,
News
Mazda Might Add More Power to MX-5 in 2019
Mazda is about to give the world a more powerful MX-5 and it’s coming real soon. According to a set of leaked documents courtesy of Road & Track and Mazda Canada (via Autoblog), Mazda is about to offer a sizeable 26 horsepower bump on the world’s best-selling roadster.
Filed Under:
Mazda MX-5,
News,
Rumors
Hyundai Kona Recognized for Outstanding Design and Innovation
The evocative Hyundai Kona sub-compact SUV has just been recognized at the Red Dot Design Awards in the Cars and Motorcycle category. The Kona gained recognition for outstanding design and innovation particularly in the “SUV/Off-road Vehicles” sub-category.
Filed Under:
Car Awards,
Hyundai Kona,
News
Review: 2018 Suzuki Celerio CVT
You can’t expect much from a sub-compact hatchback such as the Suzuki Celerio; after all, this is as close to basic motoring as you can get. Yet, it easily stands toe-to-toe not only against its direct rival, the Toyota Wigo, but against other slightly more expensive choices such as the Kia Picanto and Mitsubishi Mirage. In fact, strip its “basic transport” label and you end up with one of the best bang-for-the-buck choices in the market.
Filed Under:
Driver's Seat,
Sub-Compact,
Suzuki Celerio
Mitsubishi Philippines Pledges Support in Marawi Reconstruction
Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) has donated a total of 26 vehicles to the Task Force Bangon Marawi. The vehicles will be used to aid the Task Force Bangon Marawi (TFBM) rebuild and restore the city of Marawi.
Filed Under:
CSR,
Mitsubishi Corporate,
News
April 9, 2018
DOTr: You Should Get Your Plate Number by August
At a well-photographed inspection tour led by Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Arthur Tugade and attended by Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) Chairman Martin Delgra III, LTO Executive Director Romeo Vera Cruz, and other road sector officials of the DOTr, the government agency showed off their newly acquired license plate making machines.
Volkswagen Starts Offering Incentives to Arrest Diesel Slide in Germany
As European cities look to phase out diesel cars, Volkswagen has come up with a new campaign that aims to protect car buyers in case they find their diesel cars banned from city streets, at least in Germany.
Filed Under:
News,
Volkswagen Corporate
Aston Martin Won't Offer Diesel, Hybrid for Upcoming SUV
Automotive News reports that Aston Martin’s upcoming SUV will be eschewing the current trend among luxury carmakers: an electrified drivetrain.
Filed Under:
Aston Martin Corporate,
News
Porsche Philippines Launches All-New 2018 Cayenne
Porsche Philippines revealed the third-generation Cayenne. As with its predecessors, it combines even more of the typical Porsche performance with excellent everyday practicality.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Luxury SUV,
News,
Porsche Cayenne
Subaru Philippines Updates BRZ Sportscar for 2018; Upgrades Don't Cost a Thing
While all attention was focused on the introduction of their EyeSight driver assist technology, Motor Image Pilipinas, the exclusive distributor of Subaru vehicles in the country also quietly introduced the 2018 Subaru BRZ.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
News,
Subaru BRZ,
Subaru Corporate
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