The French car industry may not be as big as the ones from the U.S., Japan, Germany, or China, but they sure are proud of what they do.
January 29, 2019
This is the Most Produced Car in France in 2018
The French car industry may not be as big as the ones from the U.S., Japan, Germany, or China, but they sure are proud of what they do.
January 28, 2019
Hyundai Philippines Announces Prices of All-New 2019 Accent
After previewing it last December, Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc., the exclusive distributor of Hyundai vehicles in the Philippines has finally dropped the prices of its all-new 2019 Accent sub-compact sedan.
Petron Celebrates 85 Years by Fueling a Sustainable Tomorrow
On its 85th anniversary, Petron Corporation, the country’s number one oil company continued to uphold its commitment to ensuring the sustainability of the communities it serves.
Honda is Showing Off Its First Production EV in March
Honda has confirmed that the global premiere of its new electric vehicle will be made at the Geneva Motor Show in March.
Ghosn is Now Out of Renault, Saikawa Might Step Down from Nissan Too
Disgraced former Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn was forced to resign at Renault in the wake of a financial scandal that has rocked the automotive industry. In turn, Renault has appointed Michelin boss Jean-Dominique Senard as its new chairman.
Nissan Wants to Bust Myths on EV Ownership with Educational Series
In the past five years, global battery-only electric vehicle (EV) sales have increased 23-fold, with 37 percent of South East Asian consumers now considering EVs for their next vehicle purchase. To actively support this growing demand for information on EVs, Nissan launched its first education video series to bust myths and bring more awareness around electric vehicles.
Toyota Motor Philippines Reveals Annual Performance; Bigger Motorsports Program in 2019
Toyota Motor Philippines revealed its annual performance and formally announced their major marketing efforts for 2019 at their media thanksgiving party.
Yes, You Can Spruce Up the 2019 Subaru Forester in STI Parts
With Subaru Philippines’s distributor, Motor Image pricing the all-new 2019 Forester so aggressively, it’s inevitable that at one point, parking lots will be filled with them (especially in Crystal White Pearl). So what’s an owner going to do to stand out? Why, dig into the Forester’s thick accessories catalog, of course!
January 26, 2019
Mazda Philippines Just Made the CX-5 AWD More Affordable Than the 2019 Forester
With fresh competition in the form of the all-new 2019 Subaru Forester, Bermaz Auto Philippines, the official distributor of Mazda vehicles in the country decided to slash the price off the all-wheel drive-equipped variants of the CX-5 compact crossover.
The 2019 Mitsubishi Strada Officially Launches for Philippine Market
Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) officially unveils the New 2019 Strada two months after its global premiere in Bangkok, Thailand and a week after we got hold of its specs and prices.
January 25, 2019
This BAIC BJ20 Looks Like It'll Survive the Zombie Apocalypse
The BAIC BJ20 is already one compact crossover that looks like it’s built to go against carmageddon. Well, leave it to the folks at Bayan Auto, the official distributor of BAIC automobiles in the country, to go one step further and make it look like it’ll survive the zombie apocalypse.
Isuzu is Philippines's Best-Selling Truck Brand in 2018
In the recently released joint year-end sales report of the Truck Manufacturers’ Association (TMA) and the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines (CAMPI) for 2018, Isuzu emerged as the top-selling brand in the light duty truck (Category 3) segment, with total unit sales of 3,965 from January to December 2018, capturing 55.5 percent of the market share in that category.
January 24, 2019
Jaguar and Land Rover Offer P 750,000 in Discounts
Do what the Romans, or in this case, the Germans do. After the other luxury car brands started the year with heavy discounting, Jaguar Land Rover is now doing the same. Experience luxury and performance at its finest while savoring savings of up to P 750,000.
For the Love of God, Don't Settle for a Pick-up Based SUV - Love, Subaru
Hey Mr. Play-It-Safe, are you sure you want to part with your hard-earned cash on a pickup-based SUV? Do you really want to drive around in a lumbering 7-seater when you only have one kid and you don’t like your father-in-law anyway? Well, Subaru says it’s about time you stop pretending that you’re a resident of Pleasantville. It’s time to get real and opt instead for the newest Subaru Forester.
The 2019 Subaru Forester Arrives, Under Cuts CR-V, CX-5, X-TRAIL In Price, Features
Motor Image Pilipinas is delivering on a promise that sees the all-new 2019 Forester drop into showrooms starting today. Over its long preview period since August of last year, a lot of ground has already been covered so we’re providing you with all the links here:
Motor Image Says No Customer Affected by Subaru Steering Issue
Motor Image Group (MIG), the distributor of Subaru vehicles in 9 markets across Asia sprung to action immediately and clarified that its customers are not affected by the power steering defect announced by Subaru Corporation last night.
AVID Members Report 17 Percent Slump in 2018 Vehicle Sales
Due to the confluence of high inflation, rising borrowing costs, soaring oil prices, and tax hikes, the Association of Vehicle Importers and Distributors or AVID sold 88,700 units, a 17 percent full-year contraction from last year’s 106,285 units sold, with dismal performance across all segments.
UPDATED: Subaru Stops Production at Japanese Plants
UPDATE: Motor Image Group, distributor of Subaru in 9 Asian countries including the Philippines issued a statement. Read it here (1/24).
Subaru is halting all production at its Yajima Factory in Gunma, Japan after the automaker has found out that they may installed a defective part in some of the models produced here. The move may be drastic, but is seen as the carmaker’s first steps in improving their quality assurance after they admitted to falsifying safety-related data last year.
January 23, 2019
Black Rhino Philippines Brings In New Styles for 2019
Black Rhino Wheels, a brand synonymous for SUV and 4x4 aftermarket wheels, is continuing to lead the industry with the release of new designs and finishes this 2019.
Foton Expands Reach to Palawan
Palawan has won hearts for its picturesque views and beautiful landscapes. And now, the city has welcomed an aggressive player in the auto industry to bring mobility solutions closer to the province and increase its utility front.
2019 Suzuki Ertiga Lands in the Philippines (w 21 Photos, Video, Complete Specs)
Suzuki Philippines launched their opening salvo for 2019—the all-new second-generation Ertiga MPV. The formal launch comes after several dealers have started leaking information about the Ertiga a few days before its launch.
Ford Philippines Adds New Variant in EcoSport Line-Up
Ford Philippines is expanding the number of EcoSport variants with the introduction of the new 1.5 Titanium. With this new variant, it brings the total variant count of Ford’s sub-compact SUV to five. The EcoSport 1.5 Titanium pairs the cutting-edge convenience features of the EcoBoost Titanium variant with the more practical normally-aspirated 1.5-liter 3-cylinder engine.
Lego Just Built a Life-sized Chevrolet Silverado Pickup Truck
After coming up with the Lego Batmobile in 2017, Chevrolet and Lego team up once more and this time Lego Master Builders have immortalized the full-sized Silverado pickup truck in 334,544 pieces of Lego.
Suzuki Philippines Bucks Trend, Posts Sales Growth in 2018
With aggressive and competitive marketing strategies, Suzuki Philippines Inc. (SPH) concludes 2018 with 2.5 percent year-end sales growth.
Hyundai Says They've Developed a Safer Airbag
Hyundai believes they can significantly improve the safety of airbags with the introduction of a “multi-collision” system. Multi-collision accidents are those in which the primary impact is followed by collisions with secondary objects, such as trees, electrical posts or other vehicles, which occurs in three out of every 10 accidents.
Nissan Says the Sports Sedan of the Future...is a Crossover
The future is all about crossovers and no matter what you think of them, they’re selling like hotcakes right now. Nissan though thinks differently; they think they can save the sports sedan—by elevating it. Wait, what? Say hello to the IMs Concept.
January 22, 2019
The 2019 Toyota RAV4 is Arriving in February So We Guess the Specs
The launch of the all-new 2019 Forester is just 2 days away and with that, Toyota Motor Philippines couldn’t resist but to steal some of Subaru’s thunder with their very own announcement that the all-new RAV4 will also be dropping into the local market just two weeks later.
BMW and Mercedes-Benz to Team Up on Compact Cars
If you think Toyota relying on BMW for their all-new Supra is bad enough, then this piece of news is worse. BMW and Mercedes-Benz are going to team up for their next-generation compact car.
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