Improved riding experience for commuters and better driving conditions for drivers summarized the first few months of rollout of modern jeepneys. These are the findings of Hino Motors Philippines (HMP), exclusive distributor of customized Hino trucks and buses in the Philippines, which visited the Pateros-Fort Bonifacio Transport Service and Multi-Purpose Cooperative (TSMC) and Taguig Transport Service Cooperative (TSC) a few months after endorsing Hino modern jeepneys to the cooperatives in support of the government’s Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP).

Ford is dropping its Employee’s Pricing shtick for something much more relatable: zero percent interest.

UPDATE: With LTO saying that around 200 doctors being able to sign up for the LTO IT system, the agency says that medical certificates can now be submitted electronically again. (1/13).

The LTO’s directive of allowing only electronically-generated medical certificates from accredited doctors and clinics has hit a snag. Plagued with delays in the application and renewal of driver’s licenses and student’s permits during the first 2 days of its implementation, the LTO says they’ve begun accepting manually-generated medical certificates until further notice.

It’s like a scene from the future. Hopping down in front of the SAIC Intelligent Plaza in cosmopolitan Shanghai, the streetscape is eerily quiet. As the Shanghainese enjoy the perks of owning an electric vehicle, the rush hour traffic didn’t have the usual sounds or smells of gasoline or diesel engines. It’s hard to imagine, but this is China undergoing a major transformation.

In a a day or so, Subaru will be unveiling its first-ever hybrid vehicle for the ASEAN region: the Forester powered by the new e-BOXER engine. Arriving 6 months since the conventional model debuted in Taiwan (and a few weeks ahead of its official Philippine launch), the Forester e-BOXER has the potential to re-write history as the Japanese carmaker aims to deliver cars made under the philosophy of “Enjoyment and Peace of Mind.”

In just five years, a delivery driver from Olathe, Kansas drove her 2013 Hyundai Elantra one million miles. Farrah Haines is a proud Hyundai owner who drives about 200,000 miles (321,868 kilometers) a year delivering auto parts and products.

Porsche says that certain current-generation Panamera vehicles need to be brought into workshops to re-program its electric power steering system.

Not to be outdone by sister company Hyundai’s move to use Korean boyband BTS to promote its Palisade SUV, Kia announced that they’ve found a new partner with all-female K-pop supergroup BLACKPINK. Kia will be the title sponsor for the group’s 2019 World Tour.

It’s not every day you get to drive a car even before its distributor had the time to lay down a strong brand presence. Typically, a carmaker would first establish its brand first before showing off, let alone, get people to drive any of their products. Instead, MG, through their new distributor, The Covenant Car Company, opted to do the opposite. Are they implying that they have strong faith in products like the 2019 ZS; that even with no established market presence, can speak for itself?

If you’re a Mitsubishi owner and diligent enough to follow the prescribed Preventive Maintenance Service (PMS) schedule, here’s some good news for you: you may be eligible for an extended warranty.

UPDATE: The LTO just suspended this scheme (1/9).

Just a reminder for those applying for a Student-Driver’s Permit or a Driver’s License (including renewals): you can only use medical certificates issued by LTO-accredited doctors and clinics.

With Skyway O&M Corporation’s plan to eventually make the entire elevated part of Skyway passable only to Autosweep RFID users, now is a great time to get re-acquainted on how you can get one for your vehicle; after all, it saves you time when traversing the entire portion of the South Luzon Expressway and the Southern Tagalog Arterial Road (STAR) Tollway.

Fans from all over Europe are flocking to the Ferrari Museum for the opening of the ‘Michael 50’ exhibition on the occasion of the 7-time Formula One World Champion’s 50th birthday.

As the next step in providing a future with “zero emissions and zero fatalities” through its Nissan Intelligent Mobility philosophy, Nissan is using augmented reality to create the ultimate connected-car experience.

Volvo Cars set a new global sales record in 2018, breaking the 600,000 sales milestone for the first time ever since the company was founded in 1927. The company’s sales rose 12 percent to 642,253 cars in 2018, compare to the same period the year before. This is the fifth consecutive year of global sales record for Volvo Cars.

McDonald’s and Chevrolet Philippines are making sure Chevrolet owners are well-fed to start 2019 thanks to free breakfast at participating McDonald’s stores.

For years, watch makers have adorned the face of their timepieces with actual bits of meteorite and now that trend is extending even to cars with this special BMW 8 Series.

Lexus Philippines is announcing a recall of a select number of 2017 and 2018 LS 500 models due to a faulty start-stop system.

This may be the U.S. law enforcement’s newest ride, but it’s also everyone’s first glimpse of the all-new Ford Explorer.

Following the lead of its mainstream brand, Toyota, Lexus has also moved to increase its retail price starting this month.

The world is high with Supra fever. As the world awaits the first-ever all-new Supra to appear in a very long time, feast your eyes on this 1994 turbocharged model that sold for *drum roll* USD 121,000 (~ P 6,360,000).

If you were in the fence last December on whether you should get a brand-new Toyota, well you’re out of luck. Toyota Motor Philippines just announced a price hike on a majority of its models to greet 2019. And as the number one automaker in the country, expect other carmakers to follow suit in the following months.

They jointly established Volvo Cars as one of the world’s leading premium car brands. Thomas Ingenlath, Robin Page, and Maximilian Missoni worked closely together in developing a proud and confident Scandinavian design language through their differentiating, collaborative approach.

With Volkswagen pledging to move away from the internal combustion engine by 2026, it makes sense for the German automaker to preview some sort of all-new electric commercial vehicle; after all, they sell close to 500,000 of them on an annual basis. Well, leave it to designers to create the I.D. BUZZ CARGO—a retro-futuristic cargo van that’s headed into production by 2022.

When choosing your next family vehicle, there is a lot to consider; and for that, it can be a daunting task. With how much family life throws at a vehicle these days, many are looking at a mid-sized Sport Utility Vehicle or SUV for their comfort, capability, and flexibility. Sadly, this generation’s family vehicle can also break the bank. Luckily, there’s the new 2019 Isuzu mu-X LS A/T—a fully-featured 7-seater SUV that’s priced like a crossover or sedan.

From the outside, the Isuzu mu-X LS A/T inspires confidence, capability, and success with its bi-LED projector headlights with integrated daytime running lights and LED taillights. The radiator grille, front fog light garnish, and tailgate garnish are all finished in a technical-looking Material Gray while the side mirrors, and door handles are in sporty Material Black. Rugged-looking 16-inch wheels shod with 245/70R16 tires fill in each corner as well.






SUVs are considered to be the safest category of passenger vehicle and yet, the mu-X LS A/T ups the notch by keeping the entire family secure with its world-class safety system. Standard safety features include Dual SRS Airbags, Anti-lock Brakes System with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution, Brake Override System and Brake Assist.



With a price tag of P 1,300,000, the mu-X LS A/T brings back the mental image of Isuzu’s legendary and dependable Crosswind. For all intents and purposes, it may be the Crosswind’s spiritual successor but this one is powered by Isuzu’s latest engine: the RZ4E engine.

The Isuzu RZ4E engine brings Isuzu into the global trend of offering a smaller displacement engine with impressive outputs. In the mu-X LS A/T, it produces a maximum of 150 horsepower at 3,600 rpm and 350 Nm of torque from 1,800 to 2,600 rpm. It is up to 48.36 percent more fuel efficient and is designed for low maintenance with its Hydraulic Valve Lash Adjusters (HVLA), a single engine accessory drive belt with Auto adjuster, a cartridge-type oil filter, and a steel timing chain with automatic chain adjuster. It is also mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission with sequential shift for excellent performance both city or out-of-town setting.

The Isuzu mu-X LS A/T’s unbeatable mix of style, roominess, features, safety, and performance means it can easily meet all the family’s needs. Whether it is the daily trip to school or the weekend getaway with the whole family, the mu-X LS A/T is this generation’s family vehicle.

After a series of previews, Volvo’s first-ever small premium SUV, the XC40, has arrived in the Philippines. Recipient of the 2018 European Car of the Year and 2018-2019 Japan Car of the Year, the XC40 is an SUV that’s “designed around you.”

“The future of mobility is electric, connected, and autonomous.” This bold declaration from Nissan succinctly encapsulates the mobility of tomorrow. As the world’s first brand to mass-produce an electric car, Nissan’s proven expertise in electrification has put more than 380,000 zero-emission electric vehicles on the road worldwide to date and the company’s plan to bring more than 1 million electrified vehicles to consumers around the world within fiscal year 2022 is a closer reality.

Critics and industry experts are all in love with Hyundai’s new design language. After scoping up two prestigious design awards—the iF Design Awards and the Red Dot Design Awards—three Hyundai models have been recognized once by the Good Design Awards for their “immense creativity and attention to form, function, and aesthetics.” These are the 2018 Kona, 2019 Santa Fe, and the Le Fil Rouge Concept Car.