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May 30, 2018

Summer Heats Up as FlatOut Race Series Resumes Track Battle at BRC

The Petron FlatOut Race Series (Petron FORS) welcomed the extreme summer heat by going racing at Round 3 of the 2018 season. Like the sizzling temperature, the on-track battles reached a boiling point as rivals faced off last May 19 at the Batangas Racing Circuit (BRC).

First Drive: Nissan Terra 4x4 VL

“Admittedly, we’re a bit late to the game,” said Vincent Wijnen, Nissan’s Head for Marketing and Sales for Asia & Oceania. “But we made sure to get it right. We wanted to make sure that the all-new Nissan Terra is a vehicle that fits the requirements of our Asian customers; the market for which the Terra is specifically made for.”

Everything You Need to Know About the Game-Changing 2018 Nissan Terra (w/ 22 Photos, Specs)

Read our first impressions here (5/29).

After a record growth of 48 percent last 2017, Nissan officially introduced its much-anticipated entry into the mid-sized SUV segment: the all-new 2018 Terra. Dubbed as Nissan’s game changer, the Terra features a tough, modern design that is built on the brand’s off-road heritage. According to Nissan Philippines President, Ramesh Narasimhan, “The Terra is built to bring the exceptional to your everyday. It is made to make each day an adventure.”

Everything Mazda’s been working on from its monotsukuri innovation, bundled planning, and common architecture is coming together with this: their all-new platform which they call Skyactiv-Vehicle Architecture. Underpinning future Mazda vehicles starting with the all-new 2019 Mazda3, it’s meant to deliver the ultimate feeling of oneness with the car by optimizing innate human abilities.

Tucked behind the current-generation body and the matte black paint job lurks the all-new 2019 Mazda3. Slated for market release sometime between April 2019 and March 2020, it not only marks the fourth-generation model to carry the zoom-zoom banner in the compact car segment, but it also represents the biggest gamble for Mazda.

Bermaz Auto Philippines, the exclusive distributor of Mazda vehicles in the country, is once again renewing its call to owners of specific Mazda models sold in the Philippines to have their vehicle’s Takata airbag inflators replaced. This follows a continuing global recall issued by the airbag manufacturer, along with other car brands, affecting millions of vehicles worldwide.

Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI), the official distributor of Hyundai vehicles in the Philippines showed bearish sales in the first four months of 2018. By the end of April, the brand posted a conservative 11,076 units sold or a 2.5 dip from previous year sales of 11,362 units. In April 2018 alone, sales slowed down by 7.0 percent, to 2,345 as compared to the 2,521 units sold the same period in 2017.

Suzuki Philippines (SPH) fortifies its market footprint in Southern Luzon with a new dealership, Suzuki Auto Batangas.

Ford to Open 5,000-Square Meter Showroom in Marikina

Ford Philippines is expanding its dealership footprint with the construction of a new dealership facility in Marikina which recently broke ground in a ceremonial event.

Celebrating the 100,000th sales milestone of the Leaf EV, Nissan unveiled a one-off open-air version of the world’s best-selling electric vehicle.

Harley-Davidson of Manila unveiled the latest addition to its family of cruiser bikes, the 115th Anniversary Model Harley-Davidson, at the recent Makina Moto Show Big Bike Expo 2018.

Just as the first batch of Xpander MPVs have arrived into the country, Mitsubishi Motor Philippines Corporation is busy validating its fuel efficiency by replicating the Department of Energy (DOE) fuel economy run using both manual and automatic transmission variants of the Xpander.

Subaru Replaces Forester XT Model with Hybrid as Top Variant in Japan

With its Subaru Global Platform designed to take on a hybrid drivetrain from the get-go, Subaru is wasting no time implementing electric-hybrid assist on their vehicles. The first one to benefit from this new technology is the all-new Forester.

Can you imagine a Honda Civic Type R that can be brought in free of excise tax? Well, if only Honda would mass-produce this one-of-a-kind Civic Type R pick-up truck that would be possible.

Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI), the sole distributorship of Hyundai vehicles in the Philippines, hosted the 2018 Hyundai Global Commercial Vehicle (CV) Service Conference last April 24 and 25 at the Solaire Resort and Casino. The Conference, with the theme “Weaving New Frontiers for Growth in the Commercial Vehicle Business,” is an annual gathering of After Sales leaders from Hyundai Motor Company’s (HMC) global CV distributor network.

Mober Technology PTE, Inc., the country’s pioneering and leading mobile app-based on-demand cargo-sharing delivery service has partnered with Tata Motors Philippines for its logistics requirements with the Tata SFC 407.

Newly-Launched Volkswagens Go On Mall Tour This Weekend

Volkswagen Philippines, which just launched its five models: the Santana MPI M/T Trendline, the Lavida 230 TSI DSG Comfortline, the Tiguan 280 TSI DSG Comfortline, the Santana GTS MPI A/T Comfortline, and the Lamando 280TSI DSG Highline last week is now taking its newest vehicles closer to the public via a mall tour this weekend.

The aches from the continuous fuel price increase may soon be over as the Philippine government mulls to suspend the excise tax on fuel. This news comes just a week after Budget Secretary Benjamin Diokno said that the suspension of TRAIN “will do more harm than good.”

All British Cars, the sole authorized dealer of Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles, parts and accessories in the Philippines, will hold a three-day event to showcase the British brand’s vehicle line-up and capabilities in a unique experiential event from May 25 to 27 at the Mega Tent along C5, Quezon City.

Ford’s problematic PowerShift transmission can’t seem to catch a break. After the Australian government slapped the American carmaker with a AUD 10 million fine (P 393 million) and the possibility of having to fix, buy back, or replace 10,500 vehicles, the same situation is hitting them in Thailand.

Audi Philippines Showcases 2018 RS 5 Coupe (w/ Video)

Audi Philippines recently showcased the second-generation 2018 Audi RS 5 Coupé, the first Audi Sport model to feature the current RS design powered by a twin-turbocharged 2.9-liter TFSI V6 engine delivering 450 horsepower and 600 Nm of torque.

Nothing turns passengers off than a foul-smelling car interior. Whether it smells of sweat, food, or dog, Auto-Gard’s Car Odor Eliminator can help out. The newest product from Auto-Gard completely removes (and not just mask) unwanted odors.

Volvo is the first automaker to turn its back completely on diesel. Confirmed along with its release date during the first half of 2018, the all-new S60 will be the first model from Volvo to be produced without a diesel engine.

Subaru Offers Discounts of Up to P 200,000 Off This Week

Every month is like Christmas at Subaru. Motor Image Pilipinas, the exclusive distributor of the all-wheel drive brand is holding a special sale to close out the summer months. Valid only until the end of May (that’s one week), you can get the Forester, Subaru XV, Outback, and now even the WRX STI at a discount.

Volkswagen Philippines has turned a new chapter and has become the first carmaker to benefit from the country’s free trade agreement with China. With that, the Ayala-held company becomes the first export market for the German automaker’s Shanghai-based joint venture.

Subaru Tecnica International or STI turns thirty this year, and while they’ve been responsible for Subaru’s motorsports activities, they’ve also become synonymous with go-faster Subarus. A great example is the WRX STI. The latest model, codenamed “VA”, manages to find itself embroiled in a turf war, not against its perennial rival, the Mitsubishi Evolution (rest its soul), but the Honda Civic Type R, Ford Mustang EcoBoost, and Volkswagen Golf R. Can the veteran still muster enough muscle to take on the youngsters?

Ready to own a Chevy? Select your upgrade from Chevrolet’s impressive lineup of vehicles as The Covenant Car Company, Inc. (TCCCI), exclusive importer and distributor of Chevrolet automobiles and parts in the country, offers exciting deals with its Ready Chevy Go Promo.

Blade Autocenter, the country’s largest automotive accessories and service lifestyle store held another successful staging of Bandang Blade.

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May 30, 2018

Summer Heats Up as FlatOut Race Series Resumes Track Battle at BRC

May 29, 2018

First Drive: Nissan Terra 4x4 VL

May 28, 2018

Everything You Need to Know About the Game-Changing 2018 Nissan Terra (w/ 22 Photos, Specs)

Mazda's Skyactiv-Vehicle Architecture: It's All Come to This (w/ Video)

First Drive: 2019 Mazda3 Skyactiv-X (w/ Video)

Mazda Calls Out to Owners with Defective Takata Airbags

Hyundai Philippines Sales Cool in April, Q1 2018

Suzuki Opens in Batangas City

May 26, 2018

Ford to Open 5,000-Square Meter Showroom in Marikina

Nissan Creates an Open-Top Leaf EV

Harley-Davidson of Manila Unveils 115th Anniversary Model

Is the Mitsubishi Xpander Really the Cheapest MPV to Run?

May 25, 2018

Subaru Replaces Forester XT Model with Hybrid as Top Variant in Japan

Honda Civic Type R Pick-Up Truck is What Engineers Do When They're Bored

Hyundai Philippines Hosts Global Commercial Vehicle Service Leaders

Mober Choses Tata to Expand Its Logistics Requirements

May 24, 2018

Newly-Launched Volkswagens Go On Mall Tour This Weekend

Government is Now Eyeing to Suspend Excise Tax on Fuel

Jaguar and Land Rover to Hold Experiential Test Drive Event

Thai Owners Take Ford to Court Over PowerShift Issues

May 23, 2018

Audi Philippines Showcases 2018 RS 5 Coupe (w/ Video)

Auto-Gard Launches New Odor Eliminator

Volvo Confirms: All-New S60 Will Not Have a Diesel Variant

May 22, 2018

Subaru Offers Discounts of Up to P 200,000 Off This Week

We Investigate the Meaning of Volkswagen's New Cars

Review: 2018 Subaru WRX STI

Ready, Chevy, Go Promo Makes Owning a Chevrolet Sail, Spark, Trax, or Trailblazer Easier

Bandang Blade Scores Another Hit