Okay, you know Subaru designers are running out of ideas when they’ve decided that their bolder design concept is called, BOLDER (yes, in all caps). Sadly, the new VIZIV Adrenaline Concept is anything bold.
March 5, 2019
Subaru Calls the VIZIV Adrenaline Concept, Bold and That's Worrying
Okay, you know Subaru designers are running out of ideas when they’ve decided that their bolder design concept is called, BOLDER (yes, in all caps). Sadly, the new VIZIV Adrenaline Concept is anything bold.
The Mazda CX-3 Grows Up, Turns Into the CX-30 for 2019 (w/ 13 Photos)
Mazda unveiled the second next-generation model underpinned by the Skyactiv-Vehicle Architecture: the CX-30. Poised to replace the CX-3 sub-compact SUV or at least positioned above it, the 2019 CX-30 grows significantly from its current size while taking on a bolder design concept and sportier driving dynamics, both hallmarks of the Mazda brand.
Hyundai Says By the End of the Year, You'll be Ready to Ditch Your Car Key
Last January, Hyundai teased everyone with the near-production concept of using fingerprints as a way to open and start a car. While they promise that the technology will roll out in selected markets, beginning with the Santa Fe, they’ve also turned their attention to using mobile phones to act as car keys as well.
Jaguar I-PACE is 2019 European Car of the Year
Jaguar won its first-ever European Car of the Year award as the all-electric I-PACE scooped up the top prize beating the Alpine A110, Citroen C5 Aircross, Ford Focus, Kia Ceed, Mercedes-Benz A-Class, and Peugeot 508.
Is Tata Looking to Offload Jaguar and Land Rover?
Jaguar Land Rover’s not having an easy time of late. After handing its parent company the biggest loss in Indian corporate history, Tata is exploring all options for Jaguar Land Rover including a potential stake sale in the struggling luxury carmaker.
Volvos Cars Are Going to be Slower Starting 2020
Speeding kills says Volvo so in an unprecedented move, they’re decided to limit the top speed of all their cars to 180 km/h from 2020 onwards.
Review: 2019 Kia Soluto 1.4 EX M/T
Googling the word, “Soluto” reveals that it comes from the Latin, “solutus,” which translates to “be free.” Targeted at first time car buyers, the Kia Soluto then becomes so aptly named. After all, there’s no better way to escape Manila’s inept public transportation than being in the comfort and security of a brand-new car. Of course, there’s still the subject of navigating through hellish traffic, but doing it in the luxury of your very own personal space sounds like a welcome respite for a lot of wary workers.
March 4, 2019
Toyota Motor Philippines Starts Summer with Up to P 100,000 Off Your Favorite Models
Toyota Motor Philippines is starting summer right with its Big Summer Blowout. The promo which starts today until March 31, 2019 gives buyers one of three options: Pay Low, Pay Light, or Save on your brand-new Toyota. Special deals and discounts are available on the Vios, Fortuner, Innova, Avanza, Wigo, Hilux, and Hiace.
Honda Missed a Golden Opportunity to Name Their First-Ever EV
Listen Honda, I know you’ve spent big marketing money doing some focused group study to come up with the name of your first-ever EV; but “Honda e?” C’mon. I certainly hope that it’s just a place holder for the eventual final production car’s name, because I’m throwing in a suggestion for you. Why not just call it, “E. Honda?”
MG Philippines Kicks Off Official Brand Launch with Series of Free Concerts
MG Philippines is kicking off its official brand launch in a big way with MG Live!, a series of free concerts that showcase the latest MG vehicles and top Filipino musical acts. Powered by Phoenix Petroleum, MG Live! brings together musical acts such as Gracenote, Sandwich, Hilera, Moonstar88, and Ultra Combo.
The Aston Martin Valkyrie Combines Formula 1 Tech of Past and Present
With the first Aston Martin Valkyrie prototypes beginning to take shape, now is the time to reveal the full performance figures delivered by Aston Martin Valkyrie’s hybrid powertrain.
March 3, 2019
SsangYong Has Hit Their Design Stride with the 2020 Korando (w/ 15 Photos)
It looks like SsangYong has finally hit their styling stride. After they’ve stopped looking at the west for design inspiration and looked inward to Korea instead, they’ve started coming up with pretty good designs like the Tivoli and Musso. Now, that “viewtiful” treatment extends to their compact SUV—meet the 2020 Korando.
Volvo Cars Philippines Adds 2 New Variants to XC40; Targets 30 Percent Market SUV Market Share
After being made available in selected numbers (and only one variant) since last November, Volvo Cars Philippines has announced its full-on onslaught of the small premium SUV with the official launch of the first-ever XC40 for the Philippine market. With 3 available variants and 6 colors, Volvo aims to capture a 30 percent market share in the small premium SUV market with the XC40 this 2019.
Toyota Just Sold Out the 2019 Production Run of the Supra
Say what you want about the first all-new Supra in 17 years, but one thing’s for certain: it’s sold out for its entire 2019 production run, at least in the Western Hemisphere where order books have been opened for quite some time. With that, customers will have to wait for reservation lists to open once more for 2020 deliveries.
March 2, 2019
The Mitsubishi Montero Sport is Now Cheaper Than It Was in 2017
Mitsubishi Motor Philippines came out with a unique promo last December to flush out its remaining 2018 model-year Montero Sport SUVs. Then, the carmaker started offering the GLS 4x2 variants (both the GLS and GLS Premium) at pre-TRAIN prices which meant savings of up to P 280,000.
March 1, 2019
10 Examples of How Nissan Philippines Mastered the Art of Trend Jacking
With dozens of pages and hundred of friends packed into your social media feed, companies have to find ingenious ways to get even just 5 seconds of your attention. Among all the local carmakers, Nissan Philippines has to be one of the most effective.
Just How Many Santanas Did Volkswagen Philippines Sell in 2018?
When Volkswagen Philippines shifted over to its five new nameplates: Santana, Lavida, Lamando, and Tiguan, most of the attention is focused on the Santana. It was, for a very good reason: with a starting price of just P 686,000, it was expected to carry majority of the sales weight on its shoulders.
The Price of the Ford Ranger Raptor Just Went Up This Month
Were you dreaming about the Ford Ranger Raptor? Well, if the thought crossed your mind, get ready to pay a bit more now.
Subaru Hit with Massive 2.26 Million-Unit Global Recall; Philippine Units Affected
Subaru is getting hit with another recall, this time to the tune of 2.26 million units or more than double its annual global sales.
Mitsubishi's Flying High in Indonesia, Literally
The Mitsubishi Xpander is flying high, literally, in Indonesia. If you happen to find yourself there, you’ll be able to spot these special livery Garuda Indonesia planes that feature Mitsubishi’s best-selling MPV.
Mazda Philippines is Displaying This Weekend at The Powerplant Mall
If you happen to be at The Powerplant Mall this weekend, why don’t you give the new Mazda premium vehicles a try.
Volkswagen Philippines to Launch New Models in 2019
Volkswagen Philippines’s move to introduce its China nameplates has paid off handsomely. The German brand, distributed by AC Industrials, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ayala Corporation reported sales of 1,363 units or a 7 percent increase compared to 2017.
Ferrari's New V8 Supercar Features a Very F40 Design Twist
Ferrari is replacing its mid-engined V8 sportscar, the 488 GTB with this: the F8 Tributo. Debuting at the Geneva Motor Show, the Italian sportscar maker says this will be “one of the fastest, most thrilling, and communicative supercars ever.”
This P 400,000-Kit Ups the 2019 Ford Mustang's Power to Supercar Levels
It took longer than expected, but now Ford Performance is finally making available the long-awaited supercharger kit for the 2018/2019 Mustang.
Toyota's Making a Hotted Up Corolla Called the Corolla GRMN
Toyota is dead serious about sportifying its line-up that even before the Corolla GR Sport’s had the time to be in the spotlight at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show, the Japanese carmaker has already confirmed that an even hotter version, the Corolla GRMN is in the works.
Ford Cuts Thousands of Jobs, Sells Off Stake in Engine Plant
Ford is quietly reshuffling its business as it continues to struggle in China, the world’s second largest economy. Reuters via The New York Times reports that the American carmaker has begun dismissing thousands of its 20,000 workers due to weak auto sales there.
February 28, 2019
Waze Philippines Recognizes the Unsung Heroes of the Crowd-Sourced App
The Waze community has grown significantly in the Philippines. There are currently 2.85 million active users on the navigation app, of which 30 are map editors.
Opel Did Something It Couldn't Do Under GM
After just a year under Groupe PSA, Opel has achieved something it couldn’t go under General Motors control: turn a profit. The automobile group which also includes Peugeot and Citroen celebrated a “historic” profit at Opel last year of USD 979,000 million compared to a loss of USD 179 million in the last 5 months of 2017 just before GM opted to turn over the brand to Groupe PSA.
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