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April 3, 2019

Fiat Chrysler's Aftersales Training Hub is Located in the Philippines

Coinciding with the Auto Nation Group (ANG)’s 15th year as the official importer and distributor of Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and RAM vehicles in the country, they have announced that they were appointed by Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) as a certified aftersales training hub for the Asia Pacific region.

Yes, the Ford Escape is Still Alive and This is How the 2020 Model Looks Like (w/ 9 Photos)

The Escape may be dead in the Philippines, but Ford’s compact SUV is very much alive in the U.S. of A, and now, the Blue Oval has shown off the latest iteration that bumps up the performance, flexibility, and technology.

Check out the launch story and specs here.

Thanks to Top Gear Philippines posting the official list of activities at the Manila International Auto Show, we now know the other Hyundai vehicle that’ll be launched: the Palisade SUV.

Check out the launch story here.

It looks like Nissan won’t have honor of bringing in the Philippines’s first-ever electric vehicle (at least officially). It seems Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. or HARI will beat them to the punch and get this, it’ll be a crossover—a body style that Filipino buyers just love.

As carmakers continue to churn out more and more crossovers, segment overlaps and increasingly niche positionings become inevitable. Sometimes, a crossover once deemed alright may find itself falling through the cracks as the market pie keeps on getting smaller and smaller. This is a story about one of them: the 2019 Honda HR-V 1.8 E.

Legado Motors, Inc. (LMI), the official distributor of GAC Motor in the Philippines, held a groundbreaking ceremony last March 24 at the future site of its new dealership in Cebu.

MG, the newest brand under The Covenant Car Company, Inc. (TCCCI) is marking its public debut at the Manila International Auto Show and with that, will rock the World Trade Center with the next round of the MG Live! free concert series.

After announcing that they’re limiting the top speed to 180 km/h on all their cars from 2020 onwards, Volvo Cars is now unveiling two technologies which will increase the safety of their vehicles even more.

Hino Motors Philippines (HMP), the exclusive distributor of Hino trucks and buses in the country, has officially inaugurated its first Negros dealership in Talisay City, Negros Occidental.

Maxicare, the premier healthcare provider in the country, has partnered with Lalamove, the leading delivery app, to offer discounted health cards to over 25,000 partner drivers nationwide.

Toyota Offers Free Safety Inspection Until April 26, 2019

Doing a long road trip this summer? It’s best to make sure your Toyota’s up to the task whether the trip’s before or after Holy Week.

After showing off what the 2020 Sonata looks like, Hyundai has now pulled the wraps off Sonata Turbo—the sportier variant of their executive sedan.

Check the launch story and specs here.

Okay, so while other automotive publications will do their best to pull your leg today (it is April 1, after all), here’s one serious bit of news: Philippines, we are getting the Kia Stinger. Yes, read it loud and proud: WE ARE GETTING THE KIA M*THERF*CKING STINGER.

If you’re in the market for a brand-new car, the time to buy it may be at the Manila International Auto Show (MIAS). Co-presented by BPI Family Savings Bank, there will be special MIAS-only promotions on hand.

Ex-Formula One drivers seem to have a lot of free time on their hands. When he’s not racing at the FIA Endurance Championship (WEC), Fernando Alonso is filling up his schedule by testing race cars from various disciplines. His latest foray has him drive the Dakar Rally winning Toyota Hilux.

Mid last year, Foton Motor Philippines, Inc., said they were introducing their own version of the Modern PUV. Now, as one of the leading commercial vehicle brands in the country, Foton has finally unveiled the production version of their Modern PUV: the Foton Jeepney or F-Jeep for short.

You know Metro Manila’s traffic situation’s hit a new low if companies are now starting to offer a “Road Rage Package.” And before you ask, no, it still doesn’t involve installing a Gatling gun or flame throwers—at least not yet. Instead, we’re talking about some lightweight armoring, you know, to protect yourself against people with guns.

Selected 2017-2018 LS 500 and LS 500h Units Affected by New Recall Says Lexus Philippines

After having to recall them for a faulty start-stop system, Lexus Philippines has announced a new safety recall concerning selected number of 2017-2018 LS 500h and LS 500 models.

Naming a car a “Masterpiece” certainly puts a lot of expectation of how it’ll look and drive, but it seems Kia has no problem calling their latest large SUV concept just that. Ladies and gentlemen, meet the Kia Masterpiece.

Hyundai’s going all-in on crossovers and SUVs since they’re adding one to slot below their Kona sub-compact crossover. Meet the Venue.

KTM Philippines Goes on Tour With Mobile Showroom and Service Clinic

To promote the KTM experience to the growing number of proud owners in the country, KTM On The Road was officially launched at the Inside Racing Bikefest and Trade Show.

Every year, the Autoplus display always seems to grab the lion’s share of attention at the Manila International Auto Show (MIAS). For the 2019 installment, it won’t be different as Autoplus is set to wow the crowd with its display of iconic supercars.

Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) announces a revamp of their official website. While it retains the same URL, it is, according to HCPI, faster, easier to use and navigate, and replete with relevant information that can provide Honda customers with their needs.

Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI) opened its first dedicated commercial vehicle (CV) dealership in Northern Metro Manila.

The Second-Generation Honda Brio is Arriving in April

Remember the cute orange concept car that Honda showed off at the Philippine International Motor Show last year? Everyone knew it was a signal that the all-new, second-generation Brio is arriving soon. What people didn’t know is “soon” means this April.

The Covenant Car Company, Inc. (TCCCI), exclusive importer and distributor of Chevrolet automobiles and parts in the country, holds its annual Chevrolet National Skillsfest last March 2, 2019 at Don Bosco Technical Institute of Makati, with 34 participants from the 27 Chevrolet dealerships nationwide.

Isuzu Philippines Corporation, in pursuit of its corporate social responsibility objective of uplifting the lives of the youth through free training and education, held last month the graduation ceremonies of the 15th batch of the Isuzu-TESDA Auto Mechanic Training Program at the TESDA (Technical Education and Skills Development Authority) Region 8 Training Center Compound in Barangay Abucay, Tacloban City, Leyte province.

Here’s something interesting: if you do hard track days in your Porsche, you’re better off with the traditional steel discs. This was revealed by Porsche Australia’s technical representative at the market launch of the 992-series Porsche 911 there.

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April 3, 2019

Fiat Chrysler's Aftersales Training Hub is Located in the Philippines

April 2, 2019

Yes, the Ford Escape is Still Alive and This is How the 2020 Model Looks Like (w/ 9 Photos)

Top Gear PH Just Outed Hyundai's Other MIAS Launch: the Palisade SUV

Hyundai is Going to Beat Nissan at Introducing the Philippines's First EV

Review: 2019 Honda HR-V 1.8 E CVT

GAC Breaks Ground in Cebu

MG Philippines to Rock MIAS with Free Concert, Exclusive Offers

Volvo to Introduce New Tech, Platform from 2020 to Improve Safety, Reduce Insurance Costs

Hino Opens in Negros Occidental

Maxicare Offers Affordable Healthcare to Lalamove Partners

April 1, 2019

Toyota Offers Free Safety Inspection Until April 26, 2019

All-New 2020 Hyundai Sonata Debuts 1.6-liter Engine Making 180 Horsepower

This Is No Joke: the Kia Stinger is Launching at the Manila International Auto Show

Buy an Isuzu mu-X, Get a KTM Motorcycle for Free (Yes, We're Serious)

Alonso Tries the Dakar-Winning Toyota Hilux; Calls It Fun (Water is Also Wet)

Foton Just Showed Off the Production Version of Its Modern PUV

Yes, There's Now a Road Rage Package Available for the Nissan Navara

March 30, 2019

Selected 2017-2018 LS 500 and LS 500h Units Affected by New Recall Says Lexus Philippines

Kia's Masterpiece Concept Previews Land Cruiser Prado Rivaling SUV

Hyundai's Adding Yet Another SUV to Their Line-Up

March 29, 2019

KTM Philippines Goes on Tour With Mobile Showroom and Service Clinic

Autoplus Will Likely Have the Most Awesome Display at the Manila International Auto Show 2019

Honda Cars Philippines Revamps Website

Hyundai Opens First Dedicated Commercial Vehicle Dealership in North Metro Manila

March 28, 2019

The Second-Generation Honda Brio is Arriving in April

Chevrolet Philippines Reveals Finalists at 2019 National Skillsfest

Isuzu Philippines, TESDA Hold Graduation Ceremony for Auto Mechanic Training Program

Porsche Rep: Ceramic Brakes Are for Looks and Value, Not for Track Days