After previewing it last December, Peugeot Philippines is finally making its all-new 5008 SUV available to buyers. Its all-new 3-row, 7-seater SUV is Peugeot’s biggest SUV yet and completes the brand’s revitalized line-up.
July 9, 2018
2018 Peugeot 5008 SUV Now Available (w/ 17 Photos, Brochure)
After previewing it last December, Peugeot Philippines is finally making its all-new 5008 SUV available to buyers. Its all-new 3-row, 7-seater SUV is Peugeot’s biggest SUV yet and completes the brand’s revitalized line-up.
When Is the All-New Volvo S60 Coming to the Philippines? (w/ 17 Photos)
Volvo is finally severing its final ties with the Ford Motor Company with the introduction of the SPA-underpinned 2019 S60 mid-sized premium sedan. With this move, the Swedish carmaker is finally able to say goodbye to the Ford-derived P3 platform (aka Ford EUCD platform) and move to something completely bespoke to Volvo.
Mazda Philippines Can Now Perfectly Refinish Their Special Colors
Mazda owners know that its special colors—Snowflake White, Soul Red, and Machine Gray are hard to touch-up, especially if its been through an accident. Well, owners will now be happy to know that Mazda Philippines has teamed up with a renowned paint specialist to offer their dealer the latest paint technology, re-finishing expertise, and paint shop training services.
July 8, 2018
Isuzu Truck Fest Offers Incentives to Buy New
Now on its 11th year, Isuzu Philippines Corporation’s Truck Fest kicked off the provincial leg of its 2018 series in the “Queen City of the South”: Cebu. Happening until today, July 8, it is happening at the Northwing Covered Parking of SM City Cebu.
Care to Race a Pick-Up Truck?
You just gotta love the Australians. When they’re not transforming basketball into boxing, they’re racing pick-up trucks. And we’re not talking about off-road racing or rallycross mind you; it’s circuit racing and they call it: SuperUtes.
July 6, 2018
Hyundai Motor Group Admits Being Lax with Safety Standards; Promises No More
If there’s one thing that Hyundai and Kia vehicles are constantly being chastised for, it’s the lack of safety equipment. Compared to similarly-priced makes from Japanese and American brands, the Koreans have always lagged behind be it in the number of airbags or the equipment of anti-lock brakes or stability control. While the blame is typically pinned on Hyundai and Kia’s Philippine distributor, that shouldn’t be the case.
Chevrolet Philippines Launches Stylish 2018 LTX Models
After previewing it at the Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) last April, Chevrolet Philippines says that the 2018 LTX variants of the Colorado pick-up truck and Trailblazer SUV are now available at all authorized dealerships nationwide.
Mazda Philippines Sees Most Benefits When Using Shell Fuels
Bermaz Auto Philippines, the exclusive distributor of Mazda vehicles and parts in the country, and Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corporation, one of the country’s top fuel companies, have formalized a partnership that combines the fuel efficiency benefits of both premium brands for the benefit of Mazda new car buyers.
Toyota is Taking the Supra Racing...in NASCAR
The production model has yet to make its debut, but Toyota’s ready to take the all-new Supra racing. But before you think it’ll race in some sort of global touring car racing series or even long-distance endurance racing, it’s going to run at the 2019 NASCAR Xfinity Series or NXS.
Ford Ranger Raptor Has Begun Production (w/ Video)
You remember the Ford Ranger Raptor? Of course, you do. Well, after its big global launch shebang last February, you’ll be happy to know that Ford Performance’s first mid-sized pickup truck is finally entering the next phase: production.
July 5, 2018
Officially Official: 2019 Suzuki Jimny is Out (w/ 20 Photos)
It’s officially official: the 2019 Suzuki Jimny is now out in Japan. As the first model in over 20 years, excitement over this micro SUV is understandably high. And with that, Suzuki’s not taking any chances: it combines authentic off-road performance with a newly-developed 1.5-liter 4-cylinder engine (you can check more images here and the complete specs here).
F1 Champion Lewis Hamilton is Tommy Hilfiger Men's Newest Ambassador
Mercedes-AMG driver and current Formula One World Champion Lewis Hamilton is the newest face of Tommy Hilfiger Men’s. As the global brand ambassador, Hamilton is now releasing a series of personal stories about his brother, father, and mother have inspired and taught him to see challenges as an opportunity to grow and fight for his dreams on his social media accounts.
Hyundai Drives Voice of the Youth; Hails 2018 PIDC Champs as "People of Hyundai"
Hyundai was the official mobility partner of the Philippine Inter-Collegiate Debate Championship (PIDC) 2018, held June 11-13, 2018 at the University of the Philippines-Diliman for the preliminary rounds, and at the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for the semifinals, championship rounds, and awards night.
Volvo Philippines Celebrates Swedish National Day
Volvo once again joined the festivities during the celebration of Sweden’s National Day in the Philippines. Held at the magnificent ballroom of the Grant Hyatt Manila, Volvo Philippines joined their Swedish family in observing the national day of Volvo’s home country.
NISMO Festival 2018 is All Set on December 2
The NISMO Festival, the annual fan appreciation event that lets fans and enthusiasts experience the NISMO brand and excitement of Nissan motorsports has finally set a date: Sunday, December 2, 2018 (you can check out our 2015 coverage here).
Chevrolet Trailblazer, Colorado Goes Through Extreme Water Test to Ensure Flood, Typhoon Capability
The rainy season has officially begun, according to the state weather bureau PAGASA, and that will likely lead to a higher risk of road traffic accidents. Torrential rain, especially when caused by typhoons, can present unique challenges to drivers that can catch them off-guard, including reduced visibility, slippery surfaces, unseen obstacles and flash floods.
July 4, 2018
Here Are the 2019 Suzuki Jimny's Specifications
Man, someone better keep a tighter lid of things over at Suzuki. After countless spy shots, the Japanese carmaker had to release official photos a full 2 weeks before its July 5 global debut.
Mitsubishi Set to Introduce "New Look" for Dealerships Globally
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation is to introduce a new design for the interior and exterior of approximately 5,000 dealer stores worldwide. The move is based on the new brand message “Drive your Ambition”, announced last year, and is intended to provide a better customer experience in a high quality retail environment and to strengthen Mitsubishi Motors’ brand image.
GT Capital to Invest in Toyota Motor Corporation
GT Capital Holdings, the diversified conglomerate that holds banking (Metrobank), automotive (Toyota), and real-estate (Federal Land) is making its first offshore investment: by buying 22.2 billion yen (P 10.723 billion) in Toyota Motor Corporation stock.
Commission on Audit Report Paints Unsavory Picture of Mahindra Vehicles
The Commission on Audit (COA) has just released their Annual Audit Report for the Philippine National Police (PNP) for 2017. You can read the entire report here, but we’ll get straight to something motoring-related: the Mahindra patrol vehicles. As you can imagine, opting to go for an untested Indian brand ruffled a couple of feathers back in 2015, so it shouldn’t come as a shock that two years later, the people sworn to serve and protect found out what everyone else was thinking all along: they’re pieces of shit.
SsangYong Philippines Poised to Enter Local Pickup Truck Market with Musso
SsangYong Philippines is finally entering the pick-up market. Shown via a trailer on its official Facebook page, the distributor is poised to bring in the Musso pick-up truck soon (see video at the bottom).
Honda Civic Type R Breaks Lap Records on Its European Vacation
When Honda said that its newest Civic Type R would go on a European vacation and break lap records along the way last March, we’re starting to wonder: how is it doing? Well, it seems the venerable hot hatch has had its fill of croissants, waffles, and fish and chips while smashing the lap record in three circuits.
July 3, 2018
Mitsubishi and Nissan Open Joint Training Center in Laguna
Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi today officially opened a joint staff training center in the Philippines, as the automotive alliance works together more closely to enhance service to customers.
Subaru Makes Wishes Come True with 2018 Tanabata Festival
With a company logo that represents the Pleiades star cluster, Subaru is literally a brand wished upon the stars. Now, those wishes can come true with Motor Image Pilipinas’s 2018 Tanabata Festival.
Review: 2018 BMW X3 xDrive20d M Sport
BMW has been churning out countless X models as of late, but among them, the X3 is the best-balanced. It’s always managed to tiptoe between sportiness and comfort, ostentatiousness and practicality; it’s a BMW unrestricted by heritage, but still carries enough gravitas to wear the title of “ultimate driving machine.” Sadly though, the third-generation model has somewhat blemished that reputation. While it remains one of the premium SUV-dom’s most multi-faceted and respected offerings, it’s become a victim to BMW’s own product segmentation.
Audi Philippines Just Made Their Vehicles "Depreciation Proof"
Typically, going for a premium (aka luxury) vehicle also means having to swallow premium aftersales service bills and of course, premium depreciation. Audi Philippines though has found a way around that problem.
Toyota is Now Raffling Off FJ Cruisers
The Philippine automotive industry must really be slowing down. After becoming the country’s best-selling vehicle for 2017, Toyota Motor Philippines is now doing something to boost sales of the Fortuner SUV that was pretty much unthinkable last year: a raffle.
Foton Expands Cebu Presence with New Dealership
United Asia Automotive Group, Inc. (UAAGI), the exclusive distributor of Foton vehicles in the Philippines inaugurated its Talisay, Cebu showroom last June 26, 2018.
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