Frontrow International, a health and wellness, and events company entered the world of automotive racing with their debut at the first round of the Formula V1 race held at the Batangas Racing Circuit.
June 8, 2018
Frontrow Enters Racing with Formula V1
Frontrow International, a health and wellness, and events company entered the world of automotive racing with their debut at the first round of the Formula V1 race held at the Batangas Racing Circuit.
Subaru Extends Discounts Into June
With the success of its one-week sale last May, Motor Image Pilipinas, the exclusive distributor of Subaru vehicles in the country says that they’re extending their discounts up until the end of June.
June 7, 2018
Mazda Just Gave the MX-5 A Power Bump (And More Stuff) in Japan
Mazda, why you do this to us? Just a few days after Mazda Philippines announced the availability of the limited edition Dark Cherry soft top, Japan just had to one us and come up with a revised MX-5 which, among others, is now available with a brown-colored top which the company calls “Caramel.” Cute.
Honda to Increase Vehicle Prices by July 1, 2018
If you’re in the market for a brand-new Honda vehicle, better lock in those reservations now. Honda Cars Philippines (HCPI) has confirmed that they’re set to increase their vehicle pricing across the board by July 1, 2018.
Jeep Philippines Announces Return of Soft Top Wrangler
Auto Nation Group, Inc., distributor of Jeep vehicles, parts and accessories, announces the return of the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport Premium Sunrider Soft Top edition for a limited time only.
June 6, 2018
GM Executive Crashes Corvette on National Television (w/ Video)
Just a few days after Chevrolet Philippines confirmed that they’re bringing in a version of the Corvette supercar (likely the Stingray), one GM’s top executives embarrassingly reminded everyone how tricky that car could be.
P 29 Million Can Get You a Racing Version of the Nissan GT-R
If you happen to have 60 million yen or 28.59 million pesos lying around, NISMO is giving you the chance to buy a GT-R NISMO GT3 which can take you racing to various racing series around the world.
How Often Do You Have to Replace Filters, Belts, and Pads on a Kia Vehicle?
Columbian Autocar Corporation (CAC), the distributor of Kia vehicles in the Philippines, wants to help keep its customers’ cars running smoothly by reminding them of using only Kia Genuine Parts for their vehicles. CAC hopes to educate owners on the use of these parts, why, and when you need to have them replaced.
First Drive: 2018 Suzuki Dzire GL+ (w/ Specs, Video)
Blame inflation or the weakening pesos, but nowadays, you can’t get a decent sub-compact sedan for less than P 700,000. You can get a teeny-tiny hatchback for sure, but if TNCs won’t allow you to use it to ferry passengers, imagine how compromised this choice would be for those with families. Now, in a rather surprising move, here comes the 2018 Suzuki Dzire—a sedan that manages to tick all sorts of boxes including a price tag that tops out at P 698,000. This could be the best bargain in the entire Philippine automotive industry.
June 5, 2018
Review: 2018 Toyota Yaris 1.3 E
Stare at it; do you like what you see? Love it or hate it, the 2018 Toyota Yaris is a preview of things to come for the all-new Vios—Toyota’s stalwart and constant best-seller. Riding on the same platform and carrying the same mechanicals, the Yaris is basically the Vios with the rear-end chopped up. For that, it’s a functional Point A to Point B machine. It’s perfectly usable, although it must be said that “fun” isn’t in its vocabulary.
June 4, 2018
PNP Patrol Cars to Have Access to Hyundai Philippines's Award-Winning Service
In a bid to modernize the country’s crime fighting capabilities, Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI) pledges to keep the 130-strong Elantra and Starex units delivered to the Philippine National Police (PNP) in tip-top shape. This was revealed by HARI executives during a turnover ceremony held at Camp Karingal in Quezon City.
Isuzu Philippines Beefs Up Genuine Accessories Catalog for mu-X and D-Max
Mazda Philippines Updates MX-5 Soft Top and RF for 2018 (w/ Specs)
True to form, Mazda is using its Bundled Product Planning to add a host of dynamic improvements and upgraded safety appointments to its best-selling MX-5 sportscar for 2018.
AutoPerformance Motorsports Gears Up for 4 Oras ng Pilipinas on June 12
Over the past couple of years, AutoPerformance Motorsport has been one of the most successful teams in local endurance racing. With three consecutive podiums in the Philippine Endurance Challenge, including a class win and overall championship in the 2017 4 Oras ng Pilipinas, the team is working to continue its winning ways in 2018.
39th Honda Cars Dealership to Rise in Tagum, Davao del Norte
Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. recently broke ground for its 39th Honda car dealership last April 30, 2018 in Tagum City, Davao del Norte. It will be the fifth Honda car dealership in the Mindanao region.
June 3, 2018
BYD Philippines Launches Tang Plug-In Hybrid SUV (w/ Brochure)
Solar Transport and Automotive Resources (STAR) Corporation, the exclusive distributor of BYD vehicles in the Philippines takes full advantage of the TRAIN Law by announcing a move towards an electrified vehicle line-up in the country. This announcement was made as BYD bids to launch a multi-layered electric transportation solution.
June 2, 2018
Volkswagen Philippines Ready to Say Goodbye to Jetta, Golf GTS
Volkswagen Philippines’s decision to shift its source of vehicles to China may have one adverse effect: the discontinuation of its breakthrough Jetta and Golf GTS models.
Honda Cars Baliuag, Bulacan Opens
The ANC Group of Companies opened its newest dealership in Central Luzon: Honda Cars Baliuag (HCBG). Located at Dona Remedios Trinidad Highway, Barangay Sabang, Baliuag, Bulacan, it is meant to cater to customers in Baliuag, San Rafael, and the surrounding areas. HCBG is the newest addition to the growing dealer network of Honda Cars Philippines.
Tamiya Philippines to Open "The BrickYard" at Glorietta 2, Makati
Attention Tamiya fans: home to the great wall of Tamiya cars, a racetrack, and modifying stations, The BrickYard is set to open its doors on Sunday, June 3, 2018 at the third floor of Glorietta 2, Makati City.
June 1, 2018
4 Ways to Celebrate the Women in Our Lives
Mother’s day has come and gone but celebrating the special women in our lives—including our grandmas, sisters, and aunties—should be a year-long endeavor. We should never fail to let them know how incredible they are—in raising children, in managing a home, in taking care of the household and the budget, balancing work and home, and at the same time, be endless fountains of love and patience.
Saito Wins King of Nations PHL Leg, Keng is King of Asia Series Champ
Daigo Saito of Japan emerged victorious in the Federal King of Nations, but it was Thailand’s Keng PTT who drove away as the King of Asia series champ at the Clark International Raceway in Pampanga where an all-star cast of drifting personalities saw action in the Federal King of Nations Philippine leg (KONPH) and the 2018 King of Asia ProSeries grand finals last weekend.
Toyota Will Soon Make AT Gearboxes in Santa Rosa, Laguna
Toyota Motor Corporation has announced that they are investing approximately P 1.2 billion in order to set-up an automatic transmission production line at its Santa Rosa, Laguna-based Toyota Autoparts Philippines (TAP) plant.
Chevrolet Philippines Confirms: We Are Bringing in the Corvette
Chevrolet Philippines is off on a lengthy teaser campaign for the Corvette. After almost a year in the making, it seems The Covenant Car Company, Inc. (TCCCI) is pulling through and introducing America’s supercar to the Philippines.
BAIC Makes a Fake Lamborghini Urus
One Chinese carmaker wasted no time in copying the Lamborghini Urus ultra-luxury SUV. BAIC’s Huansu division just came with the Hyosow C60—an SUV that seats five or seven (the Urus seats four) and costs just a tenth of the Urus.
One-Off Ferrari SP38 Celebrates Owner's Passion for Racing
The Ferrari SP38, the latest offspring from Ferrari’s One-Off programme, has been unveiled at Fiorano where, after the ceremonial handover to one of Ferrari’s most dedicated customers, the car was immediately put through its paces in a series of hot laps.
Upgrade to a Streak-Free Wipe with PIAA Si-Tech Wipers
The rainy season is upon us once more and with that comes unpredictable weather. Make the first upgrade to your car by switching to PIAA Si-Tech flat wiper blades.
May 31, 2018
Ford Joins Century Tuna Ironman as Automotive Partner
Ford Philippines is joining this year’s Century Tuna Ironman Philippines as automotive partner, providing mobility and transportation support to one of the world’s biggest triathlon events participated by over 1,500 athletes around the world.
8 Tips on How to Properly Pack Luggage in an SUV
In many markets around the world, including the Philippines, more consumers are getting out of passenger cars such as sedans and into SUVs, in part to take advantage of the segment’s versatile interior design. With three-row tumbling fold-flat seats, these SUVs enable a variety of configurations for passengers and cargo.
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