How much are you willing to pay for style? That’s likely the question facing any would-be Avanza Veloz buyer, Toyota’s new top-of-the-line small MPV. Commanding a P 65,000 premium over the Avanza 1.5 G, it offers unique bits (including the paint job) that finally won’t get it mistaken for a Grab car. But in this day and age when small 7-seater MPVs and SUVs fast becoming “the segment”, are these 2018 skin-deep changes worth it?
Buyers of the Mitsubishi Xpander: the wait is almost over. Mitsubishi says that first batch of the Xpander MPV has finally shipped from its state-of-the-art assembly plant in Bekasi, Indonesia and is heading to the Philippines.
Ford is continuing its quest to improve the quality of its Ranger pick-up truck. With a US market launch looming near (and an Asia-Pacific refresh out real soon), Ford is reminding everyone that their engineers have resorted to pretty extreme measures to make sure the reliability and durability of the Ranger is up to snuff.
The Philippine STAR reports that The Ayala Group is set to acquire a 65 percent stake in Columbian Autocar Corporation (CAC), the exclusive distributor of Kia vehicles in the Philippines. The agreement which is expected to be concluded within 60 days makes Ayala the distributor of the Korean automotive brand.
GAZ, Russia’s leading manufacturer of commercial vehicles is in the country through two partners: Gazelle Motors Corporation, the distributor of GAZ’s light commercial vehicles and ConEquip Philippines, Inc., the distributor of Ural.
Understanding that some Rush owners would want a bit more personalization, Toyota Motor Philippines is opening up an expansive accessories line-up for their brand-new SUV offering. While Toyota does offer a complete appearance TRD appearance kit for the likes of the Fortuner, Hilux, and even FJ Cruiser, they’re not doing the same for the Rush, at least not yet.
This Summer, Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC), takes its newest product offering: the RZ4E-equipped mu-X and D-Max on a nationwide tour until June 13.
Coming at the heels of the award for excellence in Customer Satisfaction in After-Sales in Asia-Pacific last February, Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI) adds two more feathers to its cap, winning honors from Hyundai Motor Company (HMC) in the commercial and passenger vehicle categories.
The small SUV segment is heating up with the arrival of the much-awaited Toyota Rush SUV. Priced competitively and speced well, it’ll go against the likes of the yet-to-be-released-to-customers Mitsubishi Xpander and the current de facto choice, the Honda BR-V. Naturally, we just had to see which one reigns supreme.
Toyota Motor Philippines is officially throwing its hat into the small SUV ring with the market introduction of the 2018 Rush. Aiming to capture first-time SUV buyers, the Rush comes packed with the carmaker’s QDR (Quality, Durability, Reliability) characteristics wrapped around a pleasantly modern, well-equipped vehicle.
Toyota Motor Philippines is welcoming the newest member of the family in the grandest possible way. This Saturday, May 5 to Sunday, May 6 2018, the country’s number one automotive brand wants people to see, feel, and experience the all-new Toyota Rush at the Toyota Rush Fair.
Solar Transport and Automotive Resources (STAR) Corporation, the exclusive distributor of BYD vehicles in the country announces low all-in or 0 percent interest on some of its vehicles to negate the price increase brought about by TRAIN.
Chosen from a field of 40 all-new or significantly improved interiors, Wards Auto, a US-based organization that’s been covering the automotive industry for over 80 years has revealed the 2018’s 10 Best Interiors.
How does Land Rover celebrate 70 years of all-terrain adventures and global expeditions? Make a man walk in the French Alps. And no, no Land Rover broke down this time.
Instead, it’s about having renowned snow artist Simon Beck recreate the first sketch for the original Land Rover. This time though, it’s not being done in the sand of Red Wharf Bay as Maurice Wilks first did, but on the side of a mountain. Oh, and the snow art stretches over 250 meters.
Simon Beck, who specializes in creating geometric outlines on foot, braved sub-zero temperatures to create the Defender outline 2,700 meters up at La Plagne in the French Alps. It took 20,894 steps and 16.5 kilometers to produce the high-altitude art.
“Making my snow art requires endurance, accuracy and strength – all attributes shared with the Defender. Its iconic shape is so simple and recognized across the world; this must be the most recognizable piece of art I’ve ever made,” said Beck.
“Land Rover is an iconic brand around the world and the outline of the Defender is instantly recognizable. To reach the landmark of 70 years is truly special and we will mark it with a year of celebrations that represents Land Rover's ‘Above and Beyond’ spirit and honors the people behind the world’s favorite SUVs,” said Prof. Dr. Ralf Speth, Jaguar Land Rover CEO.
Caltex Fuel Your School, the multi-awarded fuel-to-donate program that has helped thousands of teachers and millions of students in public high schools, is now going to the areas of La Union, Ilocos Sur, Ilocos Norte, Abra, Benguet, and Mt. Province.
Giving the underprivileged youth a chance to build a better life through education, Petron Corporation, led by its corporate social responsibility arm Petron Foundation, celebrates the graduation of its Tulong Aral ng Petron (TAP) scholars from different academic levels in schools across the country.
Jaguar and Land Rover are the quintessential British premium brands, known for cutting-edge design and unparalleled craftsmanship. Under Coventry Motors Corporation (CMC), the country’s new and exclusive distributor of Jaguar Land Rover, these will be brought to life with exceptional customer experience.
One of the first cars that I ever drove was a Honda Civic and compared to the other cars my family had at the time, I loved its feel. In this regard, I had high expectations for the Jazz. My initial doubts were not just about its size, but about how functional it can be for someone like me—a daily driver, likely to be caught in traffic 80 percent of time, with an allergy towards tight parking spaces and with little patience towards road hoarders.
The world’s safest truck is now even safer. Auto Nation Group, Inc. (ANG), general distributor for Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicles in the Philippines, recently introduced the heavy-duty Mercedes-Benz Actros truck with the second generation of Active Brake Assist.
On the fence on whether you should get that brand-new Subaru? Well, this special deal brings back the prices of selected Subaru models back to pre-TRAIN prices until the end of May 2018.
Crossovers are a dime a dozen these days and for most brands, this is the direction to take. It’s no different for BMW. The German carmaker has officially launched the much-anticipated new member of its X family, the first-ever 2018 BMW X2.
The 2018 season of the Miata Cup takes off this April as members of the Miata Club Philippines race for championship points in the five different classes of the series. The first two rounds of the season were held at the Clark International Speedway.
In partnership with Marvel Studios’ Avengers Infinity War, Petron is offering avid collectors the opportunity to start another collection with their Avengers Infinity War Desk Collectibles. Made from high-quality die-cast metal, these collectibles are highly functional and very affordable.
Suzuki Philippines (SPH) finishes the first quarter of 2018 with the highest year-to-date (YTD) vehicle sales in the entire Philippine automotive industry.
After all the negative flack diesel has been receiving, particularly in Europe, Bosch says they’ve developed the technology that can potentially save it. A report by Bloomberg News says that the German company has made a way to cut diesel emissions to meet the stringent 2020 legal limits.
