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October 8, 2018

Will We See the Alfa Romeo 4C or FIAT 124 Spider in Manila?

With Abarth and Alfa Romeo reseller Petromax Enterprise already confirming the arrival of the Stelvio and Stelvio Quadifoglio in 2019, we just had to ask them about two potential additions to their line-up: the Alfa Romeo 4C and the Abarth 124 Spyder.

Honda Philippines Inc. (HPI), the number one motorcycle manufacturer and distributor in the Philippines, introduces the all-new Click 125i and Click 150i—the brand’s new premium and modern sports automatic motorcycle.

After a year operating a pop-up store in Pasay City, Abarth, FIAT’s sporting brand, enters the Philippine market with a new showroom located at Bonaventure Plaza in Greenhills, San Juan. Sold by Petromax Enterprise, the same entity that brings in Alfa Romeo, Abarth showed off four versions of its 595 range all embodying the Scorpion brand’s unique blend of performance and style.

Volkswagen Philippines recently turned over 11 units of the Santana subcompact sedan to Diamond Rent-a-Car (DRAC), the country’s pioneering and largest car rental company in terms of revenues.

Epitomizing sporty driving for over 40 years, BMW has showed off the newest chapter in the 3 Series story with the unveil of the 2019, 7th generation model. With sales commencing by March of next year, the all-new 3 Series aims to set the benchmark once more in driving dynamics, premium quality, and innovation.

Isuzu Philippines Raffles Off Brand-New mu-X at muXOP Anniversary Celebration (w/ Video)

A group of vehicle owners who have bonded together in a shared passion for their Isuzu mu-X, known as the Isuzu mu-X Owners of the Philippines (muXOP) celebrated their second anniversary last August at the Manila Jockey Club in Carmona, Cavite.

Ford Philippines Quietly Launches Revised 2019 Explorer

If you happen to be at the SM Mall of Asia this weekend (October 5-7, 2018) , you can test drive the first-ever Ford Ranger Raptor or new EcoSport. Then, you can also take a look at this: the revised, 2019 Explorer. A year and a half after its debut in the US, Ford’s most popular North American CBU gets both cosmetic and tech enhancements.

Science is fun—that’s the principle behind this new toy collectible series from Shell. Going beyond static and buildable car models, Shell’s new Saltwater Supercar collection is unique in that it uses saltwater to power these sleek and futuristic model cars.

Hyundai continues with their “sportification” with the preview of the N Option brand. Showcased on the i30 N, the i30 N N Option (that sure sounds like a mouthful) signals Hyundai’s intent to enter the OEM aftermarket parts and accessories business. Its N Option will offer different customization options for owners much like Honda has with MUGEN and Modulo, Toyota with Gazoo and TRD, and Subaru with STI.

Honda, General Motors, and Cruise are joining forces to develop and deploy large-scale autonomous vehicle technology.

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.

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, 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.

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.

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.

Honda Cars Philippines Reveals Limited Edition CR-V, Civic, and Mobilio Models

Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI), announces the next batch of limited-edition models all offering sportier and more stylish looks to cater to the dynamic lifestyle of Filipino customers. Up for grabs are special edition models of the CR-V, Mobilio, and Civic.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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 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.”

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.

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.

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October 8, 2018

Will We See the Alfa Romeo 4C or FIAT 124 Spider in Manila?

Honda Philippines's All-New Click 125i and Click 150i Offer a New Level of Riding Experience

Abarth Brings Italian Flair to Hot Hatch Market (w/ Specs)

Volkswagen Philippines Turns Over Santana Units to Diamond Rent-a-Car

BMW's All-New 2019 3 Series Sets the Bar for Quality, Performance, and Innovation

October 7, 2018

Isuzu Philippines Raffles Off Brand-New mu-X at muXOP Anniversary Celebration (w/ Video)

October 5, 2018

Ford Philippines Quietly Launches Revised 2019 Explorer

Shell's New Saltwater Supercar Collection is Geeky Fun

Hyundai's Going Head On with the MUGENs, TRDs, and STIs of the World

Honda Partners with General Motors and Cruise to Develop Autonomous Vehicles

World's Fastest SUV Coming to Philippines in 2019

October 4, 2018

Motor Image Pilipinas Offers Last Call to Forester XT Buyers

Wunder Mobility Launches Employee Transportation Services in Metro Manila

Petron's New Line of Engine Oils is Specially Made for Manila's Stop-and-Go Traffic

Alfa Romeo Enters the Philippines and They're Priced to Give the Germans a Scare (w/ Specs)

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

Kia Says Using Genuine Parts is Beneficial Even for Older Models

Mitsubishi Opens Second Standalone Fuso Dealership

October 2, 2018

Mazda Confirms the Return of the Rotary Engine, Investment in Electric Vehicle Technology

Nissan Terra Won't Pass U.S. Safety Standards

Get a Brand-New Ford Everest at Employee Prices

Bayan Auto Launches BJ20 SUV and M50S MPV

Here's How Much Those Re-Produced Mazda MX-5 Parts Will Cost

First Drive: 2019 Ford EcoSport 1.0 Titanium and 1.5 Trend

Peugeot e-LEGEND CONCEPT Shows EVs Need Not Look Like Soap Bars

October 1, 2018

Two Chinese Brands Poised to Enter Philippine Market

Volvo Philippines Shows Off World Car of the Year XC60 at Annual Crayfish Party