May 23, 2019
Ferrari Wins International Engine of the Year 2019
At the 21st International Engine and Powertrain of the Year Awards 2019, Ferrari has won again, taking the overall title with its 3.9-liter twin-turbo V8 engine.
Filed Under:
Car Awards,
Ferrari 488,
Ferrari Corporate,
News
May 22, 2019
First Drive: 2019 Honda Brio 1.2 CVT
Pause for a minute and imagine everything that a small car is. Ugly, terrible to drive, cramped—these are just some of the words used to describe what’s commonly considered as the lowest tier in motoring: the sub-compact or A-segment car. Now, open your eyes and see the 2019 Honda Brio. It’s the most affordable car in Honda’s stable, yet it manages to adhere to everything the Japanese carmaker stands for. It is, if you will, the “un-small small car.”
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Driver's Seat,
Honda Brio,
Sub-Compact
Nissan Intelligent Mobility Brings Excitement to TransSport Show 2019
Nissan Philippines is leveling up the motor show experience through the Nissan Intelligent Mobility Tour 2.0 at the TransSport Show 2019 this Thursday, May 23 to Sunday, May 26, 2019 at the SMX Convention Center, Mall of Asia, Pasay City.
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Events,
News,
Nissan Corporate,
Trans Sport Show
Renault Megane R.S. Trophy-R Steals Nurburgring Record from Honda Civic Type R
Two years after Honda set a new record for production front-wheel drive cars at the Nurburgring Nordschleife, Renault has now smashed that record with its new Megane R.S. Trophy-R.
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News,
Renault Megane,
Sports Sedan
Hyundai is Working on a Smart Air Filtration System
Responding to growing concern about the health impact of fine particulates, especially in highly-congested urban areas, the Hyundai Motor Group says they’re working on a smart air purification system that monitors air quality in real time to automatically filter the air going inside the car.
Filed Under:
Hyundai Corporate,
Kia Corporate,
News,
Technology
May 21, 2019
Toyota Shows Off Mercedes-Benz Rivaling Granvia MPV
It was just going to be a matter of time, but everyone knew that Toyota would certainly come up with an ultra-luxurious version of the 2020 Hiace. Well, that time is now. Welcome the 2020 Toyota Granvia.
Filed Under:
Luxury MPV,
News,
Toyota Hiace
This Pair of Low-Mileage Honda NSXs Can Set You Back P 37.2 Million
If you find yourself in Japan this June and have around a million dollars to spare, why don’t you consider bringing home this pristine pair of low-mileage Honda NSX Type Rs.
Filed Under:
Honda NSX,
News,
Sports Car
Did You Know About the "Toyota War"?
Former Nissan Philippines President Toti Zara may have coined the term, “Pickup Wars” to coincide with his company’s confidence during the launch of the Navara in 2015, but did you know there was such as thing as the “Toyota War”?
Filed Under:
Feature,
Pick-Up,
Toyota Hilux
Isuzu Philippines Now Has the Most Affordable Mid-Grade Automatic Pick-Up in the Country
After a special limited time discount on the mu-X Luxe, Isuzu Philippines Corporation is now expanding its discount offer to cover the D-Max as well. Until the end of month, both variants of the D-Max RZ4E 4x2 LS can be had with substantial savings be it through cash or financing purchases.
Filed Under:
Isuzu Corporate,
Isuzu D-Max,
News,
Pick-Up
2019 Honda CR-V SX Diesel AWD vs 2019 Mazda CX-5 AWD Skyactiv-D
It’s a rare treat to be able to drive two vehicles of the same class for a classic head-to-head comparo. Thanks to the popularity of mid-sized SUVs, the Honda CR-V and the Mazda CX-5 both are leftfield choices for buyers who prefer comfort and refinement above all else. With both of these choices equipped with a diesel powertrain and all-wheel drive, can Honda, the childhood favorite successfully take on Mazda, one of the segment’s best? Read on.
Filed Under:
Compact SUV,
Driver's Seat,
Head-to-Head,
Honda CR-V,
Mazda CX-5
May 20, 2019
Hyundai Philippines Slashes Price of Santa Fe and Grand Starex by P 100,000 this May
Summer’s almost over, but that’s not stopping from Hyundai Philippines offering some hot deals with their “Wheel It Sa Init” promo. From today until May 31, 2019, get discounts on some of their road trip ready vehicles such as the Grand Starex, Santa Fe, Tucson, H-100, and Kona.
Filed Under:
Hyundai Corporate,
Hyundai Kona,
Hyundai Santa Fe,
Hyundai Starex,
Hyundai Tucson,
News
The 2020 Toyota Supra Gets the TRD Treatment
The Toyota Supra just launched in Japan and with it, the first batch of TRD upgrades. More of aero parts than performance upgrades, these carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) pieces do make the Supra look more aggressive than stock.
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News,
Sports Car,
Toyota Supra
The 2019 Mitsubishi Strada Proves to be a Great Long-Distance Travel Companion
Previously, the Strada’s always been driven on the streets of Manila through an extensive review (link here), but this time, it’s tackling the roads of Palawan through this 300-kilometer ride and drive activity.
Palawan is considered by many as the last ecological frontier in the Philippines. Home to many unspoiled natural wonders, over the past few years it has gained significance as one of the country’s fastest growing provinces as well. The same could be said about pickup trucks: what was once a simple workhorse is now accepted by many as a bona fide status symbol; a weekday family vehicle that turns into a weekend adventure machine. Such is the market that faces the 2019 Strada, and it’s a role that it fulfills quite well.
Filed Under:
Driver's Seat,
Mitsubishi Strada,
Pick-Up,
Travel
May 19, 2019
Total Philippines Expands Network in Luzon, Visayas
Total (Philippines) Corporation continues to strengthen its retail business and presence in the country with the opening of three new service stations last March.
Bentley Produces New Book That Can Be More Expensive Than the Real Thing
Most people who dream of owning a Bentley typically settle for a collectible such as a shirt, watch, or perhaps a coffee table book. For the brand’s 100th year anniversary, Bentley, in true fashion, just couldn’t pick any ordinary publisher; they commissioned specialist luxury book publisher Opus to produce this limited edition 800-page book.
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Bentley Corporate,
News
This Special Edition 3.0-liter Isuzu mu-X is Now Priced Close to the RZ4E Variant
The I Love Isuzu campaign is in full swing and one of the special offers on hand is with the Isuzu mu-X Luxe. Introduced in February of last year, there are still a limited number of units up for grabs. To make it more enticing, Isuzu Philippines Corporation is slashing the price of this specially-equipped SUV.
Filed Under:
Isuzu mu-X,
Mid-sized SUV,
News
May 18, 2019
Hyundai Philippine Sales Up 17.4 Percent in April 2019
Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. sustained its growth over the past three months by posting sales of 2,795 units in April 2019, representing a 17.4 percent increase year-on-year.
Filed Under:
Hyundai Corporate,
News,
PHL Auto Industry
Accessible, Capable: Road Tripping with the 2019 Subaru Forester
The 2019 Subaru Forester needs little introduction. Taking it through an extensive drive in the city, it’s more capable, comfortable, and refined than any of its predecessors. It’s not going to win titles like “Best Dressed” or “Most Athletic” of the compact crossover lot, but after a lengthy conversation with it (this time with a drive up and down La Union), it comes across as an impressive all-rounder. It’s the crossover that woos you, not after the first date, but perhaps after a series of dates behind the wheel.
Filed Under:
Compact SUV,
Driver's Seat,
Subaru Forester
May 17, 2019
Foton Philippines Now Offers Financing for Heavy-Duty Trucks
Good news to all entrepreneurs wanting to purchase a brand-new heavy-duty truck, but also need to tighten their budget: Foton Philippines has found a solution.
Filed Under:
Foton Corporate,
Foton CV,
News
May 16, 2019
This is How Japan's Only Chauffeur-Driven Car is Made
In Japan, the riches and most powerful men aren’t driven in a Rolls-Royce or a Lexus, they are driven around in a Toyota Century. Marking only the third-generation model to date, in a nameplate that started in 1967, the Toyota Century is considered as Japan’s only exclusively chauffeur-driven automobile.
Filed Under:
Feature,
Luxury Car,
Toyota Corporate
Fuso Trucks and Buses Appoints New Distributor in Philippines
Fuso trucks and buses has a new Philippine distributor under Sojitz Fuso Philippines Corporation. Headed by its President and CEO Takatsugu Nitanai, it’s a 100 percent owned subsidiary of Sojitz Corporation, a Japanese general trading and investment company engaged in diversified businesses around the world.
Filed Under:
Fuso Corporate,
Mitsubishi Trucks,
News,
PHL Auto Industry
May 15, 2019
Men in Black Choose the 2020 Lexus RC F
The protector of Earth from alien scum has a swanky new ride. With Sony Pictures’ Men in Black turning a new chapter with Chris Hemsworth and Tessa Thompson replacing Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones in Men in Black: International, they need a car with sophisticated styling, power for high-speed pursuits, and of course, the most advanced alien-fighting technology. Enter the Lexus RC F.
Filed Under:
Lexus Corporate,
Lexus RC,
News
Isuzu Philippines and Wuerth Enter to Parts Partnership
Stretching the full potential of its parts sales business, Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) entered into a one-year partnership with the Philippine’s division of the Wuerth Group starting April 1, 2019.
Filed Under:
Isuzu Corporate,
News,
Wurth Corporate
McLaren Just Built Their 20,000th Car
It may be a relatively young upstart next to Ferrari and Lamborghini, but McLaren has reached a very important milestone: they’ve managed to hand-assemble their 20,000th vehicle.
Filed Under:
McLaren Corporate,
News,
Sports Car
May 14, 2019
The 2019 Formula V1 Challenge Kicks Off This Weekend
The Philippines’s homegrown single-seater race series is back for a second season. The 2019 Giti-Formula V1 Challenge kicked off the race calendar with an official launch.
Filed Under:
Events,
Motorsports,
News
Mazda Teamed Up with an Iconic Photographer to Produce These Stunning Pictures of the All-New Mazda3
What do you get when you pair the 2019 Mazda3 with one of the most influential photographers of this generation? These stunning images (see all the photos at the bottom).
Filed Under:
Compact,
Mazda 3,
Mazda Corporate,
News
Review: 2019 Mitsubishi Xpander GLS Sport
The family car for Filipinos has changed its shape and form over the past 30 years or so. Everything from compact sedans to AUVs, MPVs, and SUVs were all considered, at one point, the practical means of transport. Today, that mantle goes to the small MPVs like the Mitsubishi Xpander. With Manila’s horrendous traffic, rising fuel prices, and reduced purchasing power, does this MPV have what it takes to win the hearts and minds of the modern-day Filipino family?
Filed Under:
Driver's Seat,
Entry-Level MPV,
Mitsubishi Xpander
May 13, 2019
Honda Cars Offers Free 50-point Vehicle Check, 50 Percent Off Selected Parts
It’s summer and that could only mean more road trips. Whether you’re heading to the beach or somewhere cooler, Honda Cars Philippines is giving you the chance to make sure your Honda’s in tip-top shape with its Honda Summer Check promo.
Filed Under:
Honda Corporate,
News,
Service
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