Joining a gym, taking an exercise class, or breaking out the running kit are high on many people’s list of New Year’s resolutions.
January 22, 2019
Ford Butt Tests Its Seats with This Unique Machine (w/ Video)
Joining a gym, taking an exercise class, or breaking out the running kit are high on many people’s list of New Year’s resolutions.
Review: 2019 BAIC M50S 7-Seater Ultra-Luxury
Dinuguan is a dish that may taste good, but because of its all-black appearance looks unappetizing. And even if a gourmand isn’t put off by the way it looks, he may become queasy at the thought that it’s pig’s blood stew. Once you get past the dinuguan’s origins and looks though, it’s actually quite tasty and has become a staple, in one form or another, across the Philippine islands. This is the same sort of experience one will have with the BAIC M50S—the dinuguan of MPVs.
Sparco's New Vacuum is a Lightweight Way to Clean Your Car's Interior
Blade Auto Center, a distributor of Sparco’s lifestyle products in the Philippines introduces a fuss-free, lightweight, and easy way to clean your car: the Sparco SPV1304 car vacuum cleaner.
Hyundai Philippines Closes 2018 Down 6 Percent
Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI), the official distributor of Hyundai vehicles in the Philippines, closes its 2018 full-year sales with a total of 35,401 units. Compared to the 2017’s full-year performance of 37,678 units, the difference is 6 percent; this is in contrast to an industry that has declined at least 15-18 percent.
10 Amazing Facts About Lexus in the Philippines
This year marks Lexus’s 10th year in delivering amazing products and excellent customer service in the Philippine luxury automotive scene. As Toyota’s premiere brand, here’s looking back at 10 facts about Lexus in the Philippines:
From Thailand to the World: Nissan Just Exported Its One Millionth 'Made in Thailand' Vehicle
Nissan recently celebrated a significant milestone for its manufacturing operations in Thailand when it reached one million car exports to key destinations worldwide. The Nissan Terra, the all-new frame-based premium SUV, was the one-millionth vehicle to roll off a Thai assembly line for export globally.
January 21, 2019
UPDATED: Are These the 2019 Suzuki Ertiga's Specs and Prices?
UPDATE: Suzuki just launched the all-new Ertiga, check out more photos and full specs here (1/24).
The all-new 2019 Suzuki Ertiga is formally launching this Wednesday, January 23 so it comes as no surprise that several agents from various Suzuki dealers have begun pre-selling it. And as we know, whenever there’s pre-selling, there are leaks.
Mazda Recognized for Adaptive LED Headlights
Mazda’s ALH or Adaptive LED Headlights technology was recognized by the Japan Machinery Federation (JMF) by bestowing it with the METI (Ministry or Economy, Trade, and Industry) Minister’s Award.
Nissan Philippines Just Enhanced the Juke for 2019 with the New N-Sport Edition
Hard to Believe But This is a Nissan Van's Cargo Hold
It’s hard to believe, but what you’re seeing is not a Scandinavian-inspired tool shed; no, you’re looking at the newest customized van from Nissan.
The First 2020 Toyota Supra Sold for P 110 Million
A 1994 Toyota Supra shocked the world when it fetched USD 121 (~ P 6.3 million) at an auction recently (and it was subsequently put back on sale by a Toyota dealer for USD 500,000 (~ P 26.3 million), but how much is one willing to pay for a fifth-generation 2020 Supra? Well, apparently a ton of money.
Toyota Hilux is Proven as World's Toughest Pickup Truck as It Wins Dakar Rally
Toyota Hilux has triumphed with a milestone first victory in the world’s most grueling rally, Dakar.
January 18, 2019
UPDATED: Here's Everything We Know So Far about the 2019 Strada's Philippine Specs
UPDATE: Mitsubishi Motors Philippines just launched it for the Philippine market (1/26).
Two months after its global unveil in Thailand last November, Mitsubishi Motors Philippines is gearing up for the launch of the 2019 Strada next week. While they’ve been largely mum about the local details, here are some things we’ve gathered about Mitsubishi’s latest offering.
Yes, You Can Now Buy a Hyundai Veloster N in the Philippines
At the Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) last year, Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI) showed off 4 product offerings including the second-generation Veloster. Then, HARI brought in a single variant—the Veloster Turbo which is powered by a 204-horsepower 1.6-liter T-GDI engine. Of course, enthusiasts will be enthusiasts and wanted the proverbial forbidden fruit: the Veloster N. Thankfully, HARI is listening and has delivered—the Veloster N is in the Philippines.
Did Nissan Just Admit That the GT-R is Now 10 Years Old?
As the world comes to grip with the newest Facebook fad—the “10 Year Challenge,” did Nissan just remind people that its iconic sportscar, the R35 GT-R turned a decade old? Take a judge for yourself, but this was posted on Nissan Philippines’s official Facebook page:
January 17, 2019
BMW Philippines is Cutting the Price of the 3 Series by Up to P 790,000
BMW Philippines says luxury need not be expensive. From today until January 31, 2019, SMC Asia Car Distributors Corporation is slashing price of its 3 Series sedans.
This China-Made Kia is One of the Cars Ayala's Unboxing in 2 Weeks
After Kia Philippines revealed a rather peculiar art installation at BGC, we just had to dig more on what possible cars new distributors AC Industrials could possibly bring in. Checking out Kia Philippines’s new official website (it was down last December), it revealed a couple of clues on what vehicle they could be unboxing at the end of this month.
Subaru is Going Digital with New Showroom Design
The launch of the Subaru EyeSight and the preview of a new Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality system last year was just the tip of the iceberg for what Motor Image has planned to improve the overall customer experience. In Singapore, the company revamped their showroom to allow customers a self-guided tour of the different Subaru vehicles on hand.
January 16, 2019
Care to Guess What's Inside the Kia Box?
Anticipation is high with Kia’s re-launch under Ayala-owned AC Industrials. Previously, Kia Philippines President Mr. Manny Aligada said that 3 “never before seen” vehicles will be showcased during the brand’s re-launch at the end of this month.
Hagerty Predicts 2004 Subaru WRX STI is a Future Collectible
Hagerty, the largest insurance agency for collector cars in the U.S. revealed its annual list of later-model cars that are “on the move.” This means these 10 vehicles have slid the usual slope of depreciation and are starting to climb once again in value. If kept in great condition, they’re poised to be future collectibles.
It's Official: Ford and Volkswagen are Teaming Up for Upcoming Pickup Truck
It’s official: Ford and Volkswagen are teaming up with a global alliance that will see them try to leverage their company’s respective strengths in order to boost their competitiveness in a rapidly changing automotive industry.
Is This 2000 Honda Civic SiR Worth P 2.45-million?
Has the Philippines reached peak JDM too? In the US, mint condition Toyota Supras and Honda Civic Sis have started to command big bucks to the point that they equal or surpass the sticker price of their modern-day counterparts. It seems this trend may be starting in the Philippines too.
2020 Toyota Supra vs 2019 BMW Z4: By the Numbers
Now that Toyota has finally removed the wraps off the 2020 Supra after what seemed like a ka-zillion years of teasing, comparisons against other sportscars would be inevitable. In this round, we’re comparing the Supra against its sister car, the 2019 BMW Z4. Plus, we’re also throwing a curve ball and mixing in the smaller Toyota 86 and similarly-priced Nissan 370Z NISMO to see how everyone stacks up. Let’s begin.
Mazda Philippines to Recall Selected 2015 BT-50 Pickup Trucks
While Ford Philippines has opted to contact its owners quietly about a recall concerning defective door latches, Mazda Philippines is announcing that the Ranger’s mechanical twin—the BT-50 is affected by the same problem.
Ford Philippines Sales Drop 36 Percent in 2018
Ford Philippines’s consecutive year of record sales ended in 2018 as retail sales dropped to 23,571 vehicles from 2017’s high of 36,623. This 36 percent drop year-on-year can be attributed to the implementation of the TRAIN or revised new vehicle excise tax in 2018.
January 15, 2019
Hyundai's "JANpacked" Promo Offers Two-Months Free Amortization
There’s nothing more thrilling than welcoming the New Year with a new you. The bigger the change, the better, because it proves that you have the power to reinvent yourself and lead the life you want. The good news is, you can blow everyone’s minds away with your biggest change yet this 2019: driving in a brand-new Hyundai. And what better way to own one than with Hyundai’s “JANpacked” promo that’s fully packed with even simpler, easy-to-own packages to get you hitting the city and the outdoors with style in no time.
2020 Kia Telluride is Big, Boxy, and Bold (w/ 9 Photos)
Its sister brand, Hyundai may be promoting the Palisade SUV as a luxurious and refined 7-seater crossover, but Kia is heading the opposite direction with the Telluride. The largest Kia ever, the Telluride is meant for the big expanses of the U.S.
The 2020 Ford Explorer ST is Faster Than a Range Rover Sport (w/ 13 Photos)
When Ford showed off the 2020 Explorer SUV a few days ago, there was one variant that’s noticeably missing: the Explorer Sport. Well, just in time for the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), the American carmaker dropped a bombshell in the form of a 400-horsepower SUV: the Explorer ST. This, ladies and gentlemen, is the Explorer Sport’s replacement.
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