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March 28, 2019

Safety Advocate Wants to Probe Subaru/Toyota Valve Spring Recall

A US-based safety advocate wants the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to investigate how Subaru, but more specifically, Toyota is handling the valve spring recall after complaints are starting to mount of engines knocking and stalling after the recall work was done.

Pagani Likens His Hypercars to Patek Philippe Watches

Horacio Pagani looks soft spoken and humble, after a lengthy roundtable with the motoring press, he spent some time signing posters, scale models, and other knick-knacks. His mannerisms, a far cry from the ostentatious hypercars that bear his name.

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is reminding the public that its number coding “no window hours” scheme is only in effect at all major roads and Mabuhay Lane routes. This clarification was made by MMDA General Manager Jojo Garcia following erroneous rules on traffic number coding schemes went up online.

On its 20th anniversary, The Autohub Group announces that they have been appointed as the Exclusive Selling Agent of Pagani in the Philippines. The deal was formalized by the arrival of Mr. Horacio Pagani, the founder of Pagani Automobili in Manila yesterday after The Autohub Group announced it last year.

As Chevrolet was looking for a replacement to its Daewoo-engineered Captiva crossover, they turned to Baojun, the Mainland China joint-venture between SAIC and GM. The result is that hey got a Baojun 530, changed a few things and voila, here’s the 2019 Captiva. The odd thing is that SAIC’s also going to market the Baojun 530 as the MG Hector. How’s that for a plot twist?

Here’s hoping Manila Water gets to fix our water supply problem before electric vehicles get here. Why you ask? Well, because if an EV catches fire, you’re going to need a lot of water of put out the flames.

The Mitsubishi Strada Absolute is a Carbon Fiber Clad Ranger Raptor Fighter (w/ 7 Photos)

It looks like Mitsubishi is dead serious about making an ultimate version of its Strada / L200 / Triton pickup truck. Instead of just showing off the L200 Mountain Rescue Concept, which, admittedly looks a bit sissy right now, the Japanese automaker has come up with this: a carbon fiber clad pickup truck called the Strada Absolute (Triton Absolute in Thailand).

Look at the three pairs of images below for around 10 seconds and chances are you’ll notice a small, yet significant change. But if you’re a driver who also cycles, chances are you would have spotted that difference even more quickly.

Black Rhino, the off-road wheels specialist opened a new Outlet Store in Paranaque in collaboration with Overland Kings creating a new hub for off-roaders, adventure seekers, and outdoor lovers alike.

This is a perfect example of how competitive the compact crossover segment can be. Had I reviewed the 2019 Hyundai Tucson 2.0 GLS CRDi just a month ago, I would have concluded it to be a practical, well-valued compact SUV. Now though, it’s hard to attach the words, “value for money” to it anymore. Instead of heaping praise to the changes Hyundai’s made with this refresh, now I’m thinking: “Why didn’t make their SUV future-proof?”

The 46th Tokyo Motor Show has officially unveiled their logo and theme. Organized by the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA), the 2019 edition will be held at the Tokyo Big Sight once more from Thursday, October 24 to Monday, November 4, 2019.

Toyota and Subaru to Collaborate on Second-Gen 86 and BRZ

After sort-of-confirming that a second-generation Subaru BRZ is coming, Toyota has pretty much done the same and confirmed that a second-generation 86 is coming and it’ll continue to be a collaboration with Subaru.

Summer’s here and for some that signals taking up a new sport or hobby, typically something that involves the outdoors like cycling. Well, for those who are inclined to bike this summer, do it safely with Blade’s new line of safety gear.

Yo dawg, I hears you’re a big fan of Pimp My Ride, so I bring it back with some help from Mitsubishi, ya all. Yeah, I take a regular Strada (L200 for you Europeans) and gave it some pimpin’. And it’s so good, it just won the UK’s “Truck King Battle.”

Volkswagen Alabang, which opened in late 2014 in the Molito commercial complex as a satellite showroom, is now a dealership with a more comprehensive display lineup, and is situated along the service road of Alabang-Zapote Road beside the Caltex station at the Madrigal Business Park in Ayala Alabang, Muntinlupa City.

GAC is expanding its reach to Southern Metro Manila with the formal dealership agreement signing to put up GAC Motor in Westgate Alabang.

Toyota Motor Philippines started its Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) campus tour series by forging a partnership with MAPUA University’s Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering (MME) Department. The first leg of the educational caravan, held at the MAPUA school grounds in Intramuros, Manila, offered both students and faculty a firsthand look on the benefits of HEV technology through a symposium and an all-day test drive activity.

There's Something Odd with the 2019 Mazda3's Instrument Cluster

The 2019 Mazda3 is one beautiful car and we certainly can’t wait to drive it on Philippine roads soon. There’s a lot to love with the design, especially with the well-crafted interior. However, there’s one peculiar thing that caught our eye.

Amnesty International, a London-based non-government organization focused on human rights blasted the Electric Vehicle (EV) industry for selling itself as environmentally-friendly while producing many of its batteries using polluting fossil fuels and unethically-sourced materials.

MG is set to debut a hotter version of their MG6 compact sedan packing 305 horsepower and 480 Nm of torque at the upcoming Shanghai International Auto Show.

Jaguar Land Rover has successfully won a case against a Chinese manufacturer that copied features of the Range Rover Evoque.

4 Ways the 2019 Mazda3 Raises Its Middle Finger Against Mediocrity

The Mazda3, and in turn, its predecessor, the 323 has always been regarded as a plucky car that condenses everything that Mazda stands for.

Less than 6 months after its global unveil at the LA Auto Show, Bermaz Auto Philippines, the exclusive distributor of Mazda vehicles in the country presented the all-new 2019 Mazda3 to media and dealers alike. Marking a new era for the Japanese automaker, the all-new Mazda3 is the embodiment of Mazda’s upmarket push.

Hyundai Just Gave the World a Hotter Tucson SUV: Meet the Tucson N Line

Remember, Hyundai’s high-performance N Line? The one responsible for the the i30 N and the available-in-the-Philippines Veloster N? Well, they’ve given their compact SUV, the Tucson the very same treatment: welcome to the Tucson N Line.

If you’ve always wanted better stopping power for your Forester, well, Subaru’s got a great deal for you. All fourth-generation Forester SJ models can available of STI Performance brake pads at a discounted price.

Two years after announcing a corporate partnership, Toyota and Suzuki have now outlined in detail what that partnership means. Though both automakers remain free to compete with each other, the collaboration deals with how they will handle disruptive trends and technologies.

As the PUV modernization is making headway nationwide, the Isuzu modern PUVs can now also be of service in the city of Tarlac.

Suzuki Philippines is bringing the much-talked about, much-anticipated SUV, the Jimny All-Grip Pro on tour.

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March 28, 2019

Safety Advocate Wants to Probe Subaru/Toyota Valve Spring Recall

March 27, 2019

Pagani Likens His Hypercars to Patek Philippe Watches

MMDA Reiterates: No Window Hour in Effect Only on Major Roads, Mabuhay Lane Routes

Is the Philippines Ready for a P 100-Million Car? Pagani Now Under The Autohub Group

Chevrolet Looks to China for Next-Generation Captiva

If Our Water Problem Doesn't Get Fixed, Putting Out EV Fires Will Be Impossible

March 26, 2019

The Mitsubishi Strada Absolute is a Carbon Fiber Clad Ranger Raptor Fighter (w/ 7 Photos)

Can You Spot the Differences? Drivers Who Cycle Will Find It Quicker Says Ford

Black Rhino Wheels Opens Outlet Store in South Metro Manila

Review: 2019 Hyundai Tucson 2.0 GLS CRDi 2WD

2019 Tokyo Motor Show Wants to Talk About Mobility and How It Will Affect Everyone's Lives

March 25, 2019

Toyota and Subaru to Collaborate on Second-Gen 86 and BRZ

Blade Launches Bicycle Safety Helmets for Summer

Mitsubishi Just Pimped Up the Strada to Something Xzibit Would Approve

Volkswagen Alabang turns from Satellite Showroom to Full-Blown 3S Dealership

GAC to Expand Reach to Southern Metro Manila

Toyota's Hybrid Electric Vehicles are Going on a Campus Tour

March 24, 2019

There's Something Odd with the 2019 Mazda3's Instrument Cluster

Electric Vehicles Are Dirty, May Use Unethically Sourced Parts

MG Sets Sights on Civic Type R, WRX STI, Golf GTI with New eMG6 Trophy 305

Chinese Range Rover Evoque Copycat Loses Case

March 22, 2019

4 Ways the 2019 Mazda3 Raises Its Middle Finger Against Mediocrity

Mazda Philippines Shows Off 2019 Mazda3 (w/ 13 Photos)

March 21, 2019

Hyundai Just Gave the World a Hotter Tucson SUV: Meet the Tucson N Line

Subaru's Cutting the Price of Their STI Brake Pads for Summer

The Future Toyota Avanza May Be Based on the Suzuki Ertiga

Modern PUVs Make Their Way to Tarlac By Way of Isuzu

Suzuki Jimny Heads to UP Town Center Starting Tomorrow, March 22