April 12, 2019
The First Shipment of 2019 Honda Brios is Heading to the Philippines
With the all-new Honda Brio’s market launch just two weeks away, it’s understandable that Honda Cars Philippines is readying itself for potential buyers, and proof is this: the first export shipment is heading this way.
Filed Under:
Honda Brio,
Honda Corporate,
News,
Sub-Compact
Hyundai Philippines Awarded as Top Regional Distributor for Commercial Vehicles
Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI) has been awarded the 2018 Regional Distributor of the Year for Commercial Vehicles (CV) in the Asia-Pacific/Russia & Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) region.
Filed Under:
Hyundai Corporate,
News
This is a Slightly Better Looking Honda Civic Type R Mugen
Remember the Honda Civic Type R, yes, the one with the face only Honda fanboys could love? Well, thankfully there’s a more tasteful Mugen treatment for Honda’s hot hatch and it’s the one with the best possibility of being offered locally as an aftermarket treatment.
Filed Under:
Compact,
Honda Civic,
News
Meet the New Faces of Shell Fuels in the Philippines
Pilipinas Shell presented their newest brand ambassadors. According to the fuel giant, these ambassadors “are not just the faces of the Shell brands, but are living proof of the company’s commitment to their customers, as they relate their personal experience in using Shell’s products and services throughout the years.”
Filed Under:
Fuel,
News,
Shell Corporate
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.
Filed Under:
New York International Auto Show,
News,
Subaru Outback
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.
Filed Under:
Auto Shanghai,
Chevrolet Trailblazer,
News
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.
Filed Under:
Feature,
Mazda Corporate,
Mazda CX-5
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.
Filed Under:
News,
Nissan Corporate
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.
Filed Under:
Chevrolet Colorado,
Chevrolet Corporate,
News
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.
Filed Under:
BMW 1 Series,
BMW Corporate,
BMW X1,
News
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.
Filed Under:
Mitsubishi Corporate,
News,
PHL Auto Industry
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.
Filed Under:
News,
Pick-Up,
Toyota Corporate,
Toyota Hilux
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?
Filed Under:
Driver's Seat,
Ford Ranger,
Pick-Up
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.
Filed Under:
Service,
Subaru Corporate
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.
Filed Under:
Mitsubishi Corporate,
Mitsubishi Trucks,
News
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.
Filed Under:
Electric Vehicles (EV),
News,
Toyota Corporate
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.
Filed Under:
Car Awards,
Compact,
Mazda 3,
News
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.
Filed Under:
Fuel,
News,
Petron Corporate
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.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
News,
Nissan Almera,
Sub-Compact
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.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Jeep Wrangler,
MIAS,
News
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.
Filed Under:
Car Clubs,
Isuzu Corporate,
Isuzu mu-X,
News
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.
Filed Under:
Concept One Corporate,
MIAS,
News,
Wheels
April 6, 2019
That New Speed Limit? It's Just a Suggestion Says the MMDA
Hey guys, don’t hate the MMDA—remember the 60 km/h speed limit they suggested in lieu of safety on major roads around Metro Manila? They’re basically just a guide.
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Filed Under:
MIAS,
News,
Nissan Corporate,
Video
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.
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