Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI), the official distributor of Hyundai vehicles in the country started 2019 with a slight dip in January sales, proving that the economic havoc brought about by the new vehicle excise tax is far from over.
February 19, 2019
Hyundai Sells More Than 1,300 Accents in January 2019; Sales Still Drop 5 Percent Year on Year
Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI), the official distributor of Hyundai vehicles in the country started 2019 with a slight dip in January sales, proving that the economic havoc brought about by the new vehicle excise tax is far from over.
Is Subaru Teasing a New High-Performance Model to Join the WRX STI and BRZ?
Subaru may be working on expanding its high-performance vehicle range outside the sports sedan and sports coupe mold.
BMW Philippines Recalling Selected 2005 to 2012 3 Series Models
BMW Philippines is announcing a recall on selected 3 Series E90 models from 2005 to 2012.
Mitsubishi Motor Philippines Cuts Prices on Remaining 2018 Models
Mitsubishi Motors Philippines is clearing out old stocks to welcome the New Year and with that, get ready for huge savings on 2018 models of the Strada, Montero Sport, and even their flagship Pajero SUV.
Review: 2019 MG 6 1.5T Trophy
The MG name and the octagonal badge has always been synonymous with sporty roadsters. While most twenty-, thirty-, or even forty-somethings won’t recognize it by now, they were, at one time, the car world’s hottest ticket. As it seeks a return to relevance under its new owners, SAIC, one sure hoped that a sportscar was somewhere in those plans. For now though, the closest thing is the MG6.
February 18, 2019
Toyota Philippines Launches All-New 2020 Hiace (w/ 37 Photos, Specs)
The first-ever global launch happened in the country as Toyota Motor Philippines unveiled the all-new 2020 Hiace a week after some photos leaked onto the internet. As the world’s largest market for Toyota’s full-sized MPV outside of Japan, sales will start here first before the rest of the world.
Jaguar Land Rover Debuts New Inline-6 Engine
Jaguar is about to give its cars more oomph with the introduction of a new 6-cylinder gasoline engine. This new inline-6 engine offers better response and better balance than the outgoing V6 and will make its debut on the Range Rover Sport.
Nissan Philippines Adds Fiery Red Color to Terra
Nissan is adding a dash of color to its Terra 7-seater SUV lineup with the introduction of a new limited-edition color. Meet the Terra in Fiery Red.
Second Sports Car for the Cause Gears Up on February 24, 2019
The Burgos Circle Car Club, a group of sportscar enthusiasts who gather for cars, coffee, and camaraderie every Sunday in partnership with Bonifacio Global City is organizing the second Sportscar for a Cause this coming Sunday, February 24, 2019 from 7 AM to 11 AM.
February 17, 2019
BMW M Gives 500+ Horsepower to 2019 X3 and X4
GM Names e-Bikes ARĪV and Costs Starting P 160,000
Remember GM entering the e-bike business and even held a global name contest for it last November? Well, today, they’ve formally announced its name: ARĪV. It will go on sale in Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands.
Indonesia Plans to Become ASEAN Hub for Electric Vehicles
Indonesia is finalizing a new electric vehicle (EV) policy that will likely transform the country into the region’s next production center for EVs, a report published by Reuters said.
Ford Issues Recall on 2019 Mustang; Are Local Units Affected?
Ford is announcing recalls that cover close to 1.6 million units in North America, including one model that’s currently being sold in the Philippine market.
Quality Issues Drive Jaguar Land Rover Sales Down
Just a week ago, Jaguar Land Rover infamously made history by handing its parent company, Tata, the worst-ever quarterly loss in Indian corporate history. The Reuters reports says that worries surrounding Brexit and weakening retail sales in China are to blame. A report from Automotive News explores deeper problems at hand: declining quality.
February 15, 2019
Mazda CX-8 Inches Its Way to ASEAN; Previewed for Malaysian Market
Almost a year and a half since Mazda’s announcement that they’ll be bringing the CX-8 to ASEAN markets, the first concrete steps have finally happened as the 7-seater SUV has been previewed in Malaysia.
Ford Philippines Offers Discounts of Up to P 60,000 for Ranger
Ford Philippines is making its best-selling Ranger more affordable this month thanks to a P 60,000 cash discount valid only this February.
Honda Teases Interior of All-Electric Urban Car
Honda has continued the tease of its first-ever all-electric vehicle, the Urban EV by showing off its dashboard. And we like what we see.
February 14, 2019
Volkswagen Goes On Tour This February to May 2019
Starting as early as Valentine’s Day this February, up to Labor Day in May, Volkswagen Philippines brings its roster of German-engineered and designed vehicles closer to the Filipino public when it holds tours and exhibits in major malls in Metro Manila.
Mitsubishi Xpander Rallies to Become Best-Selling MPV in the Philippines
Toyota Motor Philippines may have been Number 1 in 9 vehicle segments, but there’s one segment that eluded them: the small MPV category. The best-selling vehicle in that category is none other than the Mitsubishi Xpander.
2019 Toyota Camry Scores Perfect at ASEAN NCAP Crash Safety Test
The ASEAN NCAP has released the crash test results of the 2019 Camry and it comes as no surprise that Toyota’s newest executive sedan scored a 5 out of 5 safety rating.
Motul Philippines to Bring Country's Fastest Cars Together at 2019 Superfast Event
The Philippines’s fastest cars will descend at the Clark International Speedway on March 10, 2019 for the Motul 300V Superfast event.
Wald Turns Suzuki Jimny Into Aggressive Looking Off-Roader (w/ 13 Photos)
Japanese aftermarket tuner Wald just got their hands on the 2019 Suzuki Jimny and managed to transform it into one bad-ass SUV.
Subaru Philippines Offers Outgoing Forester with 5-Year Interest-Free Financing or Cash Discount
For buyers who heart is still set on the fourth-generation Forester compact crossover, Subaru is giving people one last chance to snag one before stocks run out. And sweetening the deal even more, starting today until the end of the month, Motor Image Pilipinas is offering special financial deals.
Specially Marked Grab Cars to Offer Free Rides Today
To spread kilig for everyone on Valentines’ day, Grab, has designed several GrabCar vehicles to sport a Valentines-inspired look that’ll delight passengers with free rides.
Jaguar and Land Rover Get Flexible Financing Options
Owning a brand-new Jaguar or Land Rover has never been this easy. All British Cars, the sole authorized dealership of Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles, parts, and accessories in the Philippines, offers flexible financing schemes for select Jaguar and Land Rover models for the whole month of February. Customers may choose between two financing schemes: a low monthly amortization plan or free monthly amortization for the first few months.
This Lexus UX Gets Nike Air Force 1 "Shoes"
To celebrate the launch of the first-ever 2019 UX, a luxury compact crossover engineered for the city, Lexus partnered with designer John Elliott to create the “Sole of the UX” — custom tires inspired by his John Elliott x Nike AF1 shoe. The tires re-imagine the classic silhouette of Elliott’s sneaker, embodying the spirit of clean, purposeful, and modern design. Tires that, like the crossover itself, are inspired by and designed for the city.
Ford May Have a Solution for "Selfish Sleepers" (w/ Video)
At the end of a hectic day, cosying up to the one you love should be a welcome relief. But for those who share their bed with a “space invader”, precious hours can be lost simply trying to reclaim a fair share of the mattress.
February 13, 2019
First Drive: 2019 Hyundai Reina 1.4 GL
Normally, there’s not much to say when it comes to basic commuter cars. While you can use all sorts of hyperboles driving the latest exotic supercar or even the newest burly SUV, the same sort of language doesn’t work when you talk about a car that’s designed to be better than taking public transportation. Yet, here is the 2019 Hyundai Reina, and exaggerations aside, it’s the best value sedan money can buy.
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