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May 13, 2019

Korean Ambassador Lauds Hyundai Philippines for Advancing Tech, Korea-PH Partnership

Over the last few weeks, Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI), the official distributor of Hyundai passenger cars and commercial vehicles in the Philippines received praise and support from no less than His Excellency, Han Dong-Man, the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to the Philippines.

In a bid to further lower their vehicles’ running costs, Isuzu Philippines introduces a new range of Isuzu Battery as part of their beefed-up Isuzu Genuine Parts catalog. The new battery range is offered in 7 sizes, and offers higher quality at lower prices.

Volkswagen Teases First All-Electric Vehicle: the ID.3

Months before its world premiere at the IAA International Motor Show, Volkswagen has revealed the first model in its new ID all-electric vehicle family: the ID.3.

Known for making timepieces using car parts, REC Watches and Nissan have collaborated on a unique piece for racing driver John Morton.

The Honda Civic Type R has proven itself to be a formidable track weapon by breaking another lap record, this time at the Mount Panorama, Bathurst race circuit in Australia.

Ford Lied About Transmission Problems, Passed Blame to Customers

Ford may be facing a potential USD 4 billion (~ P 208 billion) liability concerning its PowerShift dual clutch transmission after indications rose that the American carmaker practically lied about its defects to unload cars with the faulty gearbox only to then blame the drivers for the problems they experienced.

Starting this month, convincing a friend to get a brand-new Toyota Vios may get you some exciting rewards as Toyota Motor Philippines is launching its Toyota Referral Rewards program.

It looks like Mazda is going to defy convention once again and while they’re at it, they’ll be raising their middle finger to the likes of Toyota. After Toyota resorted to using a BMW engine for its venerable Supra sportscar (because an in-house inline-6 would have been a nightmare to produce), little automaker Mazda has confirmed that they’re making their very own inline-6 engine and get this, it’ll come in both diesel and gasoline flavors.

In a bid to quicken their company’s embrace of electrification, Honda took a three-prong approach when it came to its gasoline-electric hybrid. Depending on the size and positioning of its vehicle, Honda came up with i-DCD, i-MMD, and SH-AWD. Now, it seems i-MMD may take the lead.

Ford Philippines Continues Deals on Everest, Ranger, EcoSport, and Ranger This May 2019

Ford Philippines is continuing special deals for the Everest, Ranger, EcoSport, and Ranger this May.

The car show that spans generations of car enthusiasts is back this May 23 to 26, 2019 at the SMX Convention Center by Mall of Asia. Presented by Phoenix Fuels, the 2019 TransSportShow is anticipated to be another grand exhibition of restored and customized show cars by the leading automotive shops in the country.

As expected, Toyota Motor Philippines used its annual Road Trek media ride and drive to introduce the refreshed 2019 Avanza. The country’s second best-selling MPV model (the first being the Innova), the Avanza has sold over 100,000 units since 2006. Moving forward, this refreshed model aims to continue offering the best value proposition along with a sleeker, modern style.

Selected Chevrolet Vehicles Covered by Takata Airbag Recall

The Covenant Car Company, Inc., the official distributor of Chevrolet vehicles in the country says that certain models are found to be affected by the global Takata airbag recall.

Remember that special-looking D-Max that Isuzu Philippines showed off at the Philippine International Motor Show last year? Well, it’s finally heading into production and it’ll be officially called the D-Max Boondock.

Still holding out on that Subaru Forester XT? Well, Motor Image Pilipinas still has a few units left of the previous-generation SJ model, and for the month of May, they’re making it more enticing by throwing in an STI-inspired sports kit for free!

It was just going to be a matter of time: manual gearboxes can now be classified as an anti-theft device. Well, at least if you take a gander at this new ad from Volkswagen.

UPDATE: Here are more photos of the 2019 Avanza (5/9).

A few days after Toyota Motor Philippines opened the order books on the refreshed 2019 Avanza, the small MPV has started rolling into showrooms. And as they always do, leaks start to trickle out. It turns out, Toyota will be offering the Avanza with two engines and five trim levels. Let’s check them out.

Latest Version of Android Auto Rolls Out Soon

Apple CarPlay users may think they’re getting all the love, but there’s some good news for all Android Auto users out there. Google has announced that in a few months, they’ll be rolling out a completely redesigned version of the in-car smartphone interface.

The hot, dry season started early this year, according to PAGASA. Moreover, summer temperatures in Southeast Asia are forecast to be hotter than normal this year, according to the ASEAN Specialized Meteorological Center (ASMC).

Accepted as South Africa’s equivalent of the Goodwood Festival of Speed in the United Kingdom, the Knysna Speed Festival gave birth to the Simola Hillclimb. Vying for the fastest time up the 1.9-kilometer track, it draws racers from all corners of the world. Wherever they come from though, 8 out of 9 of them chose to race in a Nissan.

After launching it at the Manila International Auto Show, PIAA Philippines announces the availability of its OTO Style Horn. It will soon be on sale at Blade Auto Center branches and other leading car accessory shops nationwide.

Volkswagen Philippines recently turned over 9 Santana sub-compact sedans to CW Home Depot. This recent acquisition by the pioneering home construction and renovation store brings the total number of Volkswagen vehicles in its fleet to 17.

Ford Motor Company announced the appointment of PK Umashankar (‘Uma’) as managing director, Ford Philippines, effective July 1. Umashankar is currently serving as director, Customer Service Division, Ford ASEAN, based in Bangkok.

If you want to know how fickle the Philippine car buying public is, take a look at the fate of the Mitsubishi Strada. Once celebrated as one of the best-selling pickup trucks in the country, a weird re-design in 2015 alienated buyers, shifting them towards other makes and models. A facelift two years after that and a new engine helped the slide, but by that time the tide couldn’t be turned. This brings up the 2019 Strada—a return to design form for Mitsubishi.

Mazda Philippines Has Implemented a Change with Their Service Schedule

Continuing its pursuit of building cars that create kizuna—or the lasting, almost inseparable bond with its owner, Mazda Philippines has announced a change to its Preventive Maintenance Service (PMS) program that covers all vehicle releases this month onwards.

After rolling out the Ferrari Approved pre-owned certification program, Ferrari Philippines will soon offer Ferrari Premium, an exclusive maintenance service that’s a step towards receiving the coveted Ferrari Classiche certification—a certification that testifies the authenticity of modern-day classic cars.

Fulfilling their promise to bring in the Stelvio, Petromax Enterprises, a reseller of Abarth and Alfa Romeo in the Philippines, announces the availability of the world’s fastest SUV.

In a formal ceremony last April in Cortez, Bohol, wholesale and retail fuel distributor Universal Fuel Solutions received two EXZ and three FVM trucks, and six mu-X midsize SUVs from Isuzu Bohol.

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May 13, 2019

Korean Ambassador Lauds Hyundai Philippines for Advancing Tech, Korea-PH Partnership

Isuzu Philippines Introduces Genuine Battery Line

May 12, 2019

Volkswagen Teases First All-Electric Vehicle: the ID.3

This One-Off Watch is Made with Parts from a Nissan Race Car

Honda Civic Type R Breaks Another Lap Record

May 10, 2019

Ford Lied About Transmission Problems, Passed Blame to Customers

Toyota Owners Who Convince a Friend to Get a Vios Can Get Rewarded

Mazda is Developing Its Own Family of Inline-6 Engines

Next-Generation Honda Jazz to Debut at Tokyo Motor Show

May 9, 2019

Ford Philippines Continues Deals on Everest, Ranger, EcoSport, and Ranger This May 2019

TransSportShow 2019 is Slated on May 23 to 26, 2019

Here's a Closer Look at the 2019 Toyota Avanza (w/ 21 Photos)

May 8, 2019

Selected Chevrolet Vehicles Covered by Takata Airbag Recall

The Isuzu D-Max Boondock is Returning This Month

Last Few Units of Turbocharged Subaru Forester Saves You Close to P 300,000

Volkswagen (Kind of) Admits: Stick Shifts Can Double as Anti-Theft Device

These are the Prices, Colors, and Specs of the 2019 Toyota Avanza

May 7, 2019

Latest Version of Android Auto Rolls Out Soon

Can't Take the Summer Heat? Too Bad You're Not in a Chevrolet

If You Want to Win at This Racing Event, Drive a Nissan

PIAA's New OTO Style Horn is Gift-Ready at Just P 900!

CW Home Depot Adds More Volkswagen Santana to Fleet

Customer Service Guy is Ford Philippines's New President

Review: 2019 Mitusbishi Strada 4WD GT

May 5, 2019

Mazda Philippines Has Implemented a Change with Their Service Schedule

Ferrari Rolls Out Ferrari Premium Service Certification

Nürburgring-beating Alfa Romeo Stelvio Now Available in the Philippines

Isuzu Turns Over 11 Vehicles to Universal Fuel Solutions