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February 21, 2019

Is the Nissan Terra the Best Mid-sized SUV for Women?

As Nissan’s flagship SUV in the Philippines, the Terra took a bite out of the SUV market dominated by the likes of the Fortuner and Montero Sport. Launching a 7-seater SUV was a first for Nissan, and was, for all intents and purposes, a make-or-break model. Luckily for them, they understood that they had to stand out and for that, they capitalized on two major factors: the mechanical refinement and the cutting-edge safety tech. And this is what this story’s about—Nissan taking a step back from the number crunching and focusing on the elements that matter to everyday road warriors every time he or she gets behind the wheel.

Honda is Closing the Factory That Makes the Civic Type R

The home of the Civic Type R will close its doors. This news was relayed by Honda in a statement as it restructures its global manufacturing network and accelerates its commitment to electrified cars.

The benefits of the Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance is paying off with the introduction of the all-new 2019 Nissan Livina for the Indonesian market. And if it looks familiar, it should: it’s based off the Mitsubishi Xpander.

Foton Motor Philippines, Inc. (FMPI), formally inaugurated its newest dealer network expansion: Foton Bacoor, Cavite.

The Manila Sports Car Club or MSCC, a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation and enjoyment of sportscar released their annual “The List.” This is a rundown of eligible cars that can gain its owners entry into the exclusive club.

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.

Subaru may be working on expanding its high-performance vehicle range outside the sports sedan and sports coupe mold.

BMW Philippines is announcing a recall on selected 3 Series E90 models from 2005 to 2012.

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.

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.

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 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 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.

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.

BMW M Gives 500+ Horsepower to 2019 X3 and X4

BMW’s performance division, BMW M has succeeded in breaching the 500-horsepower mark in the compact SUV market with the new X3 M and X4 M.

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 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 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.

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.

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 is making its best-selling Ranger more affordable this month thanks to a P 60,000 cash discount valid only this February.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Philippines’s fastest cars will descend at the Clark International Speedway on March 10, 2019 for the Motul 300V Superfast event.

Japanese aftermarket tuner Wald just got their hands on the 2019 Suzuki Jimny and managed to transform it into one bad-ass SUV.

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.

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February 21, 2019

Is the Nissan Terra the Best Mid-sized SUV for Women?

February 19, 2019

Honda is Closing the Factory That Makes the Civic Type R

Nissan Unveils Xpander-Based 2019 Livina MPV

Foton Expands Dealer Network with Bacoor, Cavite Opening

Manila Sports Car Club Releases List of Eligible Cars for 2018

Hyundai Sells More Than 1,300 Accents in January 2019; Sales Still Drop 5 Percent Year on Year

Is Subaru Teasing a New High-Performance Model to Join the WRX STI and BRZ?

BMW Philippines Recalling Selected 2005 to 2012 3 Series Models

Mitsubishi Motor Philippines Cuts Prices on Remaining 2018 Models

Review: 2019 MG 6 1.5T Trophy

February 18, 2019

Toyota Philippines Launches All-New 2020 Hiace (w/ 37 Photos, Specs)

Jaguar Land Rover Debuts New Inline-6 Engine

Nissan Philippines Adds Fiery Red Color to Terra

Second Sports Car for the Cause Gears Up on February 24, 2019

February 17, 2019

BMW M Gives 500+ Horsepower to 2019 X3 and X4

GM Names e-Bikes ARĪV and Costs Starting P 160,000

Indonesia Plans to Become ASEAN Hub for Electric Vehicles

Ford Issues Recall on 2019 Mustang; Are Local Units Affected?

Quality Issues Drive Jaguar Land Rover Sales Down

February 15, 2019

Mazda CX-8 Inches Its Way to ASEAN; Previewed for Malaysian Market

Ford Philippines Offers Discounts of Up to P 60,000 for Ranger

Honda Teases Interior of All-Electric Urban Car

February 14, 2019

Volkswagen Goes On Tour This February to May 2019

Mitsubishi Xpander Rallies to Become Best-Selling MPV in the Philippines

2019 Toyota Camry Scores Perfect at ASEAN NCAP Crash Safety Test

Motul Philippines to Bring Country's Fastest Cars Together at 2019 Superfast Event

Wald Turns Suzuki Jimny Into Aggressive Looking Off-Roader (w/ 13 Photos)

Subaru Philippines Offers Outgoing Forester with 5-Year Interest-Free Financing or Cash Discount