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October 11, 2018

MG Now Officially Distributed in the Philippines by The Covenant Car Company, Inc.

The Covenant Car Company, Inc. (TCCCI) proudly announces that it was recently appointed as the official distributor of the MG brand in the Philippines. With this, TCCCI happily offers the motoring public more choices for top-quality products, coupled with an attractive value proposition.

With Subaru bowing out of the turbocharged crossover race, Mazda, it seems, wants to stay in the thick of it. Just launched in Japan is the updated CX-5—a car that borrows the CX-9’s forced induction powerplant and sticks it right in front of Subaru’s face.

If you think the Civic Type R is a bit too mild for your taste, consider this student-built monster Civic with 600 horsepower.

This November, Toyota Motor Philippines is bringing back one of the most-awaited celebrations of beautiful music and talent in the Toyota Classics 2018. Now on its 19th rendition, enjoy a delightful performance by the internationally-renowned Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment (OAE) from London under the baton of conductor and a celebrated harpsichordist, Steven Devine together with the globally renowned singer, Lea Salonga on November 7, 2018 at the Theater of Solaire Resort & Casino.

Ford Philippines is pretty much saying that its August retail sales performance was a mere blip in an otherwise great year. September figures says sales has improved from the previous month to 1,725 vehicles.

SsangYong Tivoli owners joined a short drive to the south with their crossovers for their initial meet-up as a newly formed car club. SsangYong Berjaya Motors Philippines (SBMP), the exclusive distributor of SsangYong vehicles and parts in the country, joined the group to show solidarity and support for its customers.

Blade Auto Center Now Offers Its Own Line of Car Care Products, Accessories

The country’s largest automotive accessories retail chain, Blade is now offering its own line of car care products and accessories.

In the US, 40 percent of all collisions and 20 percent of the nearly 35,000 traffic-related deaths happen at intersections. It’s for this reason that Honda has chosen this scenario to showcase a new type of collision avoidance technology.

PGA Cars, Inc., the exclusive distributor of Audi vehicles in the Philippines has a special promo that’ll help you beat the rising cost of ownership. Buy an Audi Q7 from now until end of October and it comes with the Audi Privilege Plus Program.

How much is a brand worth? Well, in the case of Korean automaker Hyundai, it’s worth USD 13.5 billion (~ P 731 trillion), apparently. This valuation cements Hyundai as one of the top 40 Best Global Brands in the world, a ranking it’s been in for 4 years straight.

Are you a hold out from the SUV craze that’s taking over the whole world? Don’t you wish there could be more oddball wagons that offer just a tad more ground clearance? Well, you’re in luck with the Volvo V60 Cross Country.

After several hosting rain-hit rounds, the Petron FlatOut Race Series (Petron FORS) warmly welcomed clear weather and perfect racing conditions during the penultimate round of 2018 last September 29. This allowed competitors to go all-out in their year-end championship battles at the Batangas Racing Circuit (BRC).

Review: 2018 Jaguar E-PACE D150 R-Dynamic

There’s a storm brewing and it can potentially re-write the premium compact crossover pecking order. Heading straight for the Germans and Swedes, is the newest kid on the block: the Jaguar E-Pace. The so-called “cub” of the Jaguar family, there’s nothing baby about this crossover. It’s fierce, capable, and most importantly, desirable. It’s the one that’ll surely bring Jaguar back in the Philippine luxury map.

There may not be a future in the manual transmission, especially under the watch of Toyota-backed transmission maker Aisin Seiki Co.’s new president Kiyotaka Ise. In a report published by Automotive News, Aisin is undergoing a transformation “into the age of software-laden, electrified mobility.” And part of their streamlining efforts is to scrape old products such as manual transmissions.

Last December 2017, Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) announced a voluntary recall for selected Honda vehicles because of a defective airbag inflator manufactured from 2001 to 2015. It was discovered that during deployment of airbags in frontal collision, fragments of the inflator (the device responsible for the rapid inflation of the airbag) shoots out in different directions, posing the possibility of hitting the car occupants. In some cases in other countries, this occurrence has resulted in death.

Columbian Autocar Corporation (CAC), the authorized distributor of Kia vehicles in the Philippines says that 2,379 units of the Kia Carnival is subject to a recall due to its Integrated Circuit Module or ICM.

The inevitable BMW M3 (rumored to be codenamed G80) is still some months away, but that didn’t stop BMW from offering people a glimpse of what it could look like thanks to the all-new 3 Series outfitted with M Performance Parts.

Isuzu Philippines Takes Charge in Modern PUV Program

In 2017, traditionalists were quick to criticize the modern PUV saying that there’s a need to preserve the old, iconic look of the Jeepney. Yet, what these traditionalists don’t realize is that this iconic look is the result of evolution.

Toyota Motor Philippines is recalling 15,373 units of the Wigo sub-compact hatchback due to a faulty wire tubing which may break due to engine vibration.

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.

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October 11, 2018

MG Now Officially Distributed in the Philippines by The Covenant Car Company, Inc.

Will Mazda Philippines Bring in the Turbocharged CX-5?

Students Build 600-horsepower, All-Wheel Drive Civic Hybrid

Toyota Classics 2018 Slated for November 7, 2018

Ford Philippines Retail Sales Rebound in September 2018

SsangYong Tivoli Owners Enjoy First-Ever EB; Distributor Reveals Exclusive Club Offers

October 10, 2018

Blade Auto Center Now Offers Its Own Line of Car Care Products, Accessories

Honda's New Technology Allows Its Cars to "See Through" Buildings, Intersections

Buy an Audi Q7 and Get All These Perks for Free

This is How Much the Hyundai Brand is Worth

The Volvo V60 Cross Country is the Anti-Crossover Crossover

Double Points Re-Ignite Title Chase in 2018 Petron FlatOut Race Series Round 7

October 9, 2018

Review: 2018 Jaguar E-PACE D150 R-Dynamic

Aisin is Ready to Axe Manual Transmissions

Only 50 Percent of Defective Airbags Repaired So Far Says Honda Cars Philippines

Columbian Autocar Corporation Announces Recall on Selected Kia Carnival Units

BMW's Tricked Out 3 Series M Performance Shows Us What the Future M3 Could Look Like

October 8, 2018

Isuzu Philippines Takes Charge in Modern PUV Program

Toyota Motor Philippines Announces Recall for Wigo

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