If you’ve been putting off serving your (older) Subaru for the entire year, here’s some good news for your: aftersales discounts.
December 9, 2018
Motor Image Pilipinas Gives Out-of-Warranty Customers Special Perks This Week
If you’ve been putting off serving your (older) Subaru for the entire year, here’s some good news for your: aftersales discounts.
Nissan Leaf Arrives in ASEAN Market
The best-selling Electric Vehicle in the world, the Nissan Leaf is finally in the ASEAN market. Making its debut at the Thailand International Motor Expo 2018, the Leaf’s arrival to the region fulfills the Japanese carmaker’s promise to bring in their all-electric hatchback within the 2018-2019 Japanese Fiscal Year (April 2018-March 2019).
Ford Continues Role as Model Corporate Citizen
Continuing its role as a responsible corporate citizen, Ford Philippines, through its Operation Better World, helped build new water facilities to benefit Gawid Kalinga communities while also lending support to farmers affected by Typhoon Ompong with a financial donation.
Tata is First Indian Car Brand to Score Perfect at NCAP Safety Test
Tata Motors found itself at the extreme ends of the New Car Assessment Program or NCAP crash safety test for two of its vehicles: the Nexon and the Super Ace.
December 8, 2018
Ford Warns About the Dangers of Driving When Tired
After coming up with innovative suits that simulate near-term pregnancy and drunk driving, Ford just came up with a new one that highlights one of the biggest dangers affecting motorists, particular young ones today: driving when tired.
Japan's 2018-2019 Car of the Year is the Volvo XC40
After being declared the 2018 European Car of the Year, the first-ever Volvo XC40 adds yet another feather to its cap: the Japan Car of the Year 2018-2019.
UPDATED: Nissan May be Charged for Financial Misconduct as Well
UPDATE: Nissan has been charged for making false statements in its annual reports (12/10).
The Carlos Ghosn saga has taken a dramatic new twist as Nissan itself may be charged for financial misconduct.
December 7, 2018
Mazda Found a Way to Make Its Interior More Scratch Resistant
One of the biggest pains owning a Mazda is their generous use of high-gloss piano black interior accents. While they look good, they seem to scratch very easily. In time, they’ll end up looking more like brushed black accents than high-gloss black ones. Mazda, it seems, has found a possible solution.
This is Why You Keep On Seeing Ford Employees on Billboards
Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock this past few months, you may have noticed that Ford employees have started to grace billboards and web ads. Now, we can chuck it to them wanting their 15 minutes of fame, but there’s a bigger reason than that: employee pricing.
December 6, 2018
2019 Hyundai Grand Starex Urban Targets Premium Van Market (w/ 11 Photos, Specs)
After being launched as a single variant last July, Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc., has finally brought in the top-trim Grand Starex variant: the Grand Starex Urban.
Hyundai Philippines Unwraps Your Early Christmas Gift: the All-New 2019 Accent (w/ 11 Photos, Specs)
Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc., the country’s exclusive distributor of Hyundai cars and trucks unwrapped one of the most sought-after Christmas gifts this year: the all-new 2019 Hyundai Accent.
Treat Your Honda Well this Christmas Season
Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) wants you to pamper your beloved Honda this Christmas season (or maybe, start the new year right) with these special discounts on parts and labor until January 31, 2019.
Volkswagen is Saying Goodbye to the Internal Combustion Engine
Taking the lead from Swedish carmaker Volvo, Volkswagen has just announced that it’ll be moving away from the internal combustion engine as early as 2026.
Kymco Philippines Launches Range of Smart Scooters
Equipped with world-class technology and customization features, Kymco Philippines expands its product offering with three new scooters: Like 150i ABS, Like 150i with Noodoe technology, and Xciting 300i.
Tuason Racing's Formula V1 Car Dominates 8 Oras ng Pilipinas
Proving its speed and reliability, Tuason Racing pulled off another dominant win at the Petron x 8 Oras ng Pilipinas last December 1-2 at the Clark International Speedway. The purpose-built race machine finished ahead of the 32-car grid to score back-to-back victories in one of the country’s most prestigious endurance race.
5 Things to Expect When Owning a Volkswagen Santana
The Volkswagen Santana has been grabbing headlines of late thanks to its extremely affordable price of just P 686,000. But more than just being affordable, the Santana offers 5 benefits that help it stand out of the sub-compact sedan crowd.
Nissan Terra Scores Perfect in ASEAN NCAP
Nissan’s admission that its all-new Terra won’t pass US safety standards is greatly exaggerated as their first-ever 7-seater mid-sized SUV successfully scored a perfect 5-star safety rating, the ASEAN New Car Assessment Program or ASEAN NCAP revealed recently.
December 5, 2018
This Classic Aston Martin Holds a High-Tech Secret
With interest in classic cars growing every year and values of heritage models at an all-time high, Aston Martin Lagonda has pioneered a bold new plan: to future-proof these increasingly precious machines by creating the world’s first reversible EV powertrain conversion.
Isuzu Philippines Holds Eco-Drive Training for Fleet Customers
Owning, driving, and maintaining an Isuzu commercial vehicle is already a sound business investment in itself, as the world’s foremost manufacturer of diesel-powered engine assures the power, reliability, durability, and fuel efficiency in every vehicle that rolls out of its assembly.
2019 Subaru Forester Nets Highest Safety Rating from JNCAP
Coming from a high where the Subaru XV was adjudged the “safest car ever made in Japan,” Subaru announced that its all-new Forester has received a similar citation also from the Japan New Car Assessment Program or JNCAP.
December 4, 2018
Subaru is Playing Santa This Christmas with Discounts Up to P 250,000
Aiming to close the year on a high, Motor Image Pilipinas, the country’s exclusive distributor of Subaru is launching “The Subaru Christmas Special” which extends discounts as much as P 250,000 to would-be buyers (see table below).
Hyundai Philippines President Shapes Future Leaders at Forum
Last November 26, 2018, HARI President and CEO Ma. Fe Perez-Agudo, alongside St. Scholastica’s College Manila, launched the Maria Fe Perez-Agudo (MFPA) Center for Leadership Excellence with the MFPA Thought Leadership Forum held at St. Cecilia’s Hall.
PIAA Lighting Solutions Help Toyota Gazoo Racing Clinch WRC Manufacturer's Crown
After its successful comeback in 2017, Toyota Gazoo World Rally Team successfully cliched the Manufacturer’s crown in the World Rally Championship (WRC). One of their technical partners is PIAA—provider of the rally team’s lighting system for their Yaris WRC race car. Reflecting on their achievement this year, PIAA Philippines’s Aldrich Sacdalan had this to say: “We are proud of this achievement, and it reflects PIAA’s strong partnership with Toyota, and its trust in our lighting systems.”
Chevrolet to Expand to Tacloban
The Covenant Car Company, Inc. (TCCCI), the exclusive importer and distributor of Chevrolet vehicles and parts in the Philippines, is set on reestablishing its presence in the largest city in Eastern Visayas with the recent groundbreaking ceremony for the new Chevrolet Tacloban dealership.
Review: 2018 Hyundai Kona 2.0 GLS
Hatchback on stilts or low clearance SUV, whatever you think of the 2018 Hyundai Kona’s packaging, one thing’s for sure: it delivers one of the best surprises this year. Competing in the burgeoning sub-compact crossover segment, the Kona comes across as a well-styled, well-executed choice that, at P 1,118,000 is great value for money.
December 3, 2018
Mazda Just Changed Their Opening Montage and It'll Leave You Teary-Eyed
If you’re a motor show regular, you’ll notice by now that Mazda always had the dreariest montage that opens their presentation. It’s filled with old models plus it’s so pixelated it looks like a poorly executed upscale video in today’s 4K world.
Grab Introduces Grab Taxi Service to Subic
Grab, the Philippines’ and Southeast Asia’s leading ride-hailing platform, brings the GrabTaxi service to the Subic Bay Freeport Zone (SBFZ). As the everyday app, Grab continues to expand its operations to reach more Filipinos as it now serves 12 cities in the Philippines.
Ferrari Shows Off Their Latest One-Off Car: the SP3JC
Okay, admittedly the name could have been sexier, but no matter; there’s a new one-off Ferrari car and the world is all better for it. Called the SP3JC, it’s designed by the Ferrari Styling Centre as a commission by a Ferrari client and collector who wanted an uncompromising roadster.
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