Honda, General Motors, and Cruise are joining forces to develop and deploy large-scale autonomous vehicle technology.
October 5, 2018
Honda Partners with General Motors and Cruise to Develop Autonomous Vehicles
Honda, General Motors, and Cruise are joining forces to develop and deploy large-scale autonomous vehicle technology.
World's Fastest SUV Coming to Philippines in 2019
Fresh from the soft opening of its showroom in Greenhills, San Juan, Alfa Romeo Philippine re-seller, Petromax Enterprise announces that the fastest production SUV in the world, the Stelvio Quadrifoglio is coming to the country in 2019.
October 4, 2018
Motor Image Pilipinas Offers Last Call to Forester XT Buyers
Just like Paul Walker riding off to the sunset, Subaru is now closing the chapter of the turbocharged Forester’s era. With the confirmation that future Foresters will no longer carry the iconic boxer turbo, Motor Image Pilipinas is offering the Forester XT for those who want one last turbocharged ride.
Wunder Mobility Launches Employee Transportation Services in Metro Manila
Wunder Mobility, the company behind the urban carpooling app “Wunder Carpool”, recently added a new service to its portfolio: employee transportation shuttles. One of the first customers for the new service is Nowcom, a leading BPO with more than 400 employees in Ortigas. The Japanese trading company Marubeni Corporation invested and collaborated on a proof of concept with Wunder Mobility and Nowcom, as a step towards their future mobility portfolio.
Petron's New Line of Engine Oils is Specially Made for Manila's Stop-and-Go Traffic
After introducing the High Temperature Performance (HTP) line of lubricants last year with the DOT 4 brake fluid, ATF fluid, and lithium grease, Petron is adding three more HTP products to its portfolio with gasoline and diesel HTP engine oils and gear oil.
Alfa Romeo Enters the Philippines and They're Priced to Give the Germans a Scare (w/ Specs)
Petromax Enterprise, Alfa Romeo’s reseller in the Philippines is making its debut today with the soft opening of its showroom. Located at the ground floor of Bonaventure Plaza on Ortigas Avenue, Greenhills, San Juan, Petromax Enterprise is bringing in Italian flair to the premium car market with the announced availability of the Alfa Romeo Giulia and Giulia Quadrifoglio.
October 3, 2018
Honda Cars Philippines Reveals Limited Edition CR-V, Civic, and Mobilio Models
Jaguar Pays Homage to 50 Years of the XJ Sedan with a Special Road Trip
Celebrating the 50th birthday of the XJ, Jaguar is embarking on a special road trip starring its iconic flagship sedan. From Jaguar Castle Bromwich plant in the UK, a convoy made of 8 generations of the XJ will head to the Paris Motor Show.
Kia Says Using Genuine Parts is Beneficial Even for Older Models
Columbian Autocar Corporation (CAC), the distributor of Kia vehicles in the Philippines, is advising owners to use only Kia Genuine Parts and Service to keep their vehicles running for more years to come.
Mitsubishi Opens Second Standalone Fuso Dealership
Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation inaugurated its second Fuso Dealership last September 27, 2018. This new Fuso dealership is under the helm of Best Southern Genesis Motors, Inc. (BSGMI), one of the major automotive dealer groups in Southern Tagalog Region.
October 2, 2018
Mazda Confirms the Return of the Rotary Engine, Investment in Electric Vehicle Technology
Mazda is now getting onto the electrification bandwagon. The announcement was made today as part of the company’s “Sustainable Zoom-Zoom 2030” plan. Among the highlights is the confirmation of in-house developed electric drivetrains and the introduction of two new electric vehicles.
Nissan Terra Won't Pass U.S. Safety Standards
A report from Automotive News concedes that the much-hyped Nissan Terra won’t be coming to developed markets such as Europe and the US for one big reason: safety.
Get a Brand-New Ford Everest at Employee Prices
Ever wondered how much money you can save on a brand-new vehicle, especially if you work for a car company? Well, there’s no need to wonder as Ford Philippines is giving you that special deal…and you don’t even have to be a Ford employee!
Bayan Auto Launches BJ20 SUV and M50S MPV
BAIC Philippines introduced two new models which builds on top of the brand’s existing line-up of SUVs and commercial vehicles. Unveiled at their flagship showroom in Makati City are the BJ20 compact crossover and the M50S MPV.
Here's How Much Those Re-Produced Mazda MX-5 Parts Will Cost
Mazda’s parts re-supply program for the first-generation MX-5 is now firing on all cylinders. After initially limiting it to big ticket items such as the 14-inch tires, canvas top, and the Nardi wooden steering wheel and shift knob, the Japanese carmaker has now expanded the available parts for the 29-year old “NA” roadster.
First Drive: 2019 Ford EcoSport 1.0 Titanium and 1.5 Trend
As the segment’s first-ever sub-compact SUV, the Ford EcoSport had potential written all over it. It could have been a lot of things to a lot of people. However, in the four years it’s been in the market, it remained a fashion piece—one that didn’t come backed up by the driving chops to win hardcore buyers over.
Peugeot e-LEGEND CONCEPT Shows EVs Need Not Look Like Soap Bars
Peugeot says EVs need not look like bars of soap. With the e-LEGEND Concept, the carmaker taps into their past while looking forward to the future. In the end, they’re promising a future that’s “unboring.”
October 1, 2018
Two Chinese Brands Poised to Enter Philippine Market
Two new automotive brands are poised to enter the country in the next few months: MG and Maxus. Both hailing from China, one will be brought in by The Covenant Car Company, Inc., while the other by Ayala Corporation.
Volvo Philippines Shows Off World Car of the Year XC60 at Annual Crayfish Party
The World’s Car of the Year winner, the Volvo XC60, was out celebrating with its stately sibling, the Volvo S90, in this year’s Crayfish Party. Every year, the Nordic Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (NordCham) throws a shindig of epic proportions at the Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila as a nod to tradition.
Subaru Admits to Falsifying Safety-Related Car Data
With a brand reputation centered around safety, this latest piece of news comes as a big blow to Subaru. In a report submitted to Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT), Subaru has admitted to falsifying data in connection with its vehicles’ safety.
Embracing Tradition with a Hunger for Adventure: Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class
When you’re looking for adventure, it’s got to have the right ingredients: the location, the activity, and of course, the means to get there. For a long drive out of town and into the woods, your best bet would be by way of SUV. And while you’re at it, why not take it up a notch and go in luxury. Enter Mercedes-Benz, a brand recognized all over the world for its heritage roots and premium appeal. And now, it has diversified its name into the SUV segment.
BMW's Newest iDrive Infotainment System Ditches Circular Gauges; Offers OTA Updates
Ferrari's New Monza SP1 and SP2 Sportscars Soften Blow on News of First-Ever SUV
The news of Ferrari’s first-ever SUV, named the Purosangue (Thoroughbred) and hybrid models shocked hardcore fans and enthusiasts. However, they’re much-needed products to boost the Italian sportscar maker’s earnings under its new CEO Louis Camilleri.
Are You Willing to Buy This Track-Only Porsche Tribute for P 44 Million?
Porsche is recreating its iconic 935/78 racing car with this: a 700-horsepower limited-edition built with no homologation restriction giving designers and engineers absolute freedom in its development. Limited to a run of just 77 examples, it’ll be used for clubsport events and private race track training.
Suzuki Expands Auto Festival 2018 to More Cities Nationwide
Suzuki Philippines (SPH) brings its annual Auto Festival (AutoFest) to the most-visited malls and shopping centers around the country, showcasing the brand’s wide range of best-selling and award-winning vehicles to even more Filipinos.
September 30, 2018
Porsche Says Goodbye to Diesels
Hit by scandals revolving around its diesel engines, Porsche has announced that they will no longer offer this oil burning powerplant. Instead, the German sportscar maker will double down on its electrified offensive, led by its upcoming Taycan EV.
The Chevrolet Orlando is Back for 2018
Remember the Chevrolet Orlando, the Cruze-based compact MPV? Well, there’s a chance it’ll come back once more if Chevrolet Philippines decides to get the second-generation one from SAIC-GM—the same source of the local market Sail sub-compact sedan.
September 28, 2018
Hyundai to Develop Its Own Spark-Compression Gasoline Engine
Mazda’s Skyactiv-X may soon have a competitor. Hyundai has been awarded by the U.S. Department of Energy with a USD 4.95 million (~ P 267 billion) over 3 years to conduct research and development for “an advanced mixed-mode gasoline spark/compression ignition engine.”
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