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April 11, 2019

In Time for the Holy Week: Autosweep RFID Can Now Be Used on the TPLEX


Traveling up north this summer? There’s some good news: the Autosweep RFID can now be used on the TPLEX.

The 2020 Subaru Outback is Almost Upon Us


The world won’t have to wait long for Subaru to pull the wraps off its all-new 2020 Outback. In fact, a week to go before its global unveil, the Japanese automaker revealed a teaser photo.

April 10, 2019

The China-Market Chevrolet Trailblazer May Not be What You Think It Is


Chevrolet confirmed that they will be unveiling two new SUVs at the upcoming Auto Shanghai: the 2020 Trailblazer and 2020 Tracker. The Tracker has a strong chance of making it to the Philippines market, while the situation of the Trailblazer is a bit murky.

I Have a Renewed Respect for Car Sales Professionals


You can look at this as the opportunity of a lifetime or you can look at this as one of the nervous experiences you’ll ever face in your professional career. Giving a client the “walk-around” of his brand-new car is something sales professional do on a day-to-day basis, but it’s not everyday you present one in front of a motoring journalist with both the company’s president and marketing manager in tow.

Caltex Philippines Kicks Off Street Borne Promo for Havoline 4T Motorcycle Oil


Caltex is kicking off the Street Borne campaign for their Havoline brand of lubricants for motorcycles and scooters. The promo, valid at participating workshops, outlets, and service stations has a campaign-themed box with a see-through window revealing the Havoline oil and Street Borne cap.

Win 5 Years Worth of Shell Fuel When You Get a Nissan This April


Nissan Philippines is giving owners the chance to go the distance with free Shell fuel for five years. Yes, that’s not a typo—free Shell fuel for five years.

Buy a Chevrolet Colorado, Get Free 2 Years PMS


This April, The Covenant Car Company, Inc. (TCCCI), the exclusive importer and distributor of Chevrolet automobiles in the Philippines is offering its entire Colorado pickup truck line with a free Preventive Maintenance Service (PMS) package.

April 9, 2019

BMW Philippines is Cutting the Price of Its X1 by P 600,000 This April


Thinking of getting into the BMW brand for the first time? Well, BMW Philippines is offering a great entry into the world of sheer driving pleasure with special rates on its X1 and 1 Series this April.

Mitsubishi Philippines Celebrates One Million Unit Sales


Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) hit its 1 million-unit sales milestone this year. The company has been logging various milestones in its historical books and this particular achievement is deemed to be a highly memorable one. The company has been operating for over 55 straight years as an automotive manufacturing plant and distributor which remained in the country even in times of economic difficulties.

You Can Armor a Toyota Fortuner or Kia Grand Carnival Now


With criminality (and road rage) on the rise, some people have resorted to vehicle armoring to provide an extra layer of protection. A new entrant is Impenetra Armor Protective Systems based in Bacoor, Cavite.

Toyota Hilux, Tundra May Share New Platform


The next-generation Hilux and the North American market full-sized Tundra / mid-sized Tacoma might be joined at the hip as Toyota moves to consolidate its platforms under the highly modular TNGA platform.

Review: 2019 Ford Ranger XLT A/T


The popularity of high-trim variants like the Wildtrak and Raptor says a lot about how Filipinos treat pickup trucks. Instead of being something like a workhorse, they fulfill the role of status symbol. True enough, if one were to look at the number of spruced-up, decked-out Wildtraks out there, it can be surmised that the cargo bed won’t be seeing action anytime soon. So where does that leave lesser trim models?

Taking a Long Road Trip with Your Subaru, Get Peace of Mind with Their Service Offers


Going on a long road trip this summer with your Subaru? Get peace of mind, and have it serviced before you do so. The best time may be to do it this April 8 to 27, 2019 since Subaru’s offering discount on parts and services.

April 8, 2019

Mitsubishi Confirms: L300 to Return with Euro-4 Compliant Engine


At the celebration of its one millionth vehicle sales in the country, Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) announced that its venerable L300 is coming back to fulfill the need for a no-frills light-duty truck.

Toyota Wants to Speed Up Electrification by Giving Away Nearly 24,000 of Their Patents


With consideration for the amount of time, money, and resources needed to develop sustainable mobility to help combat rising emissions and continuing to utilize currently available technology, Toyota announced today two measures related to its patents and technical knowledge to further promote the widespread use of electrified vehicles.

2019 Mazda3 Recognized as "Best of the Best" at Red Dot Design Awards


The all-new Mazda3 has captured the “Red Dot: Best of the Best” prize at the 2019 Red Dot product design awards.

Petron's Latest Limited Edition Collectibles are from Avengers: Endgame


Continuing its partnership with Marvel Studios, Petron Corporation is adding new Marvel’s Avengers: Endgame items to its Limited Edition collectibles.

Nissan Adds Sporty Style to Almera with N Sport Edition (w/ Specs)


If you wished the Nissan Almera could have a sportier style, you’re in luck. The Almera is the third model to benefit from Nissan Philippines’s locally done “N” brand. After the Juke N-Sport and Navara N-Warrior, here comes the 2019 Nissan Almera N-Sport.

Jeep Philippines Launches Ultimate Wrangler JL: the 2019 Wrangler Rubicon (w/ Specs)


Less than a month after Auto Nation Group launched the new-generation Jeep Wrangler JL, it’s now joined by the “ultimate” Rubicon variant. A surprise showcase at the Manila International Auto Show, the Wrangler Rubicon is available with two engines and two body styles, and is now available at all authorized Jeep dealers nationwide.

Isuzu mu-X Owners Take 1,300-km Road Trip


Proving that the Isuzu mu-X provides the power, comfort, and fuel efficiency needed for its drivers and passengers to enjoy epic, long drives, the country's first Isuzu mu-X club, the mu-X Owners of the Philippines (mu-X OP), successfully concluded a 3-day caravan, 1,300-km loop of central and northern Luzon last March 29 to 31.

April 7, 2019

Latest Concept One Wheels Used by Russ Swift at Stunt Show


Today is the last day to catch the Subaru Russ Swift Precision Driving show at the Manila International Auto Show.

April 6, 2019

April 5, 2019

All Motor Vehicles in Metro Manila Are Now Restricted to 60 km/h Except for Trucks and Buses


Now, the MMDA says it is just a suggestion (4/6).

Traffic got you down? Well, unfortunately even if it lets up, you still can’t speed ahead. Why? Because, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority or MMDA just enacted a 60 km/h speed limit throughout the “radial roads” and “circumferential roads” around Metro Manila.

Chevrolet Philippines Rises with the Trailblazer Phoenix (w/ Specs)


It may just be a coincidence, but the newest Chevrolet Trailblazer variant sure sounds like a tie-up with the latest X-Men movie. Shown at the Manila International Auto Show, the Trailblazer dons some aftermarket bits and rises as: the Trailblazer Phoenix.

ACDelco Now Distributed by Thunder Automotive


ACDelco is now distributed in the Philippines by Thunder Automotive, the country’s leading source for original dealer-only parts, and is now set on making ACDelco’s wide product range readily available nationwide.

Kia Philippines Just Gained the Upper Hand in the Korean Car Price War


It looks like the top two Korean brands in the country are about to instigate a price war with each other. After launching its game-changing Soluto sub-compact sedan, Kia found its thunder stolen by its mechanical twin, the Hyundai Reina less than 24 hours later. Since then, these two have been engaging in a peso tug-of-war. For the next few days, it looks like Kia Philippines may have the upper hand.

Volkswagen Philippines is Cutting the Price of Their Cars Exclusively for MIAS


Volkswagen Philippines is celebrating its 5th anniversary at the Manila International Auto Show and with that, they’re giving out loads of discounts, add-ons, and financing deals on their entire line-up.