Facing stiff competition from various 7-seater small MPVs and SUVs, Honda Cars Philippines is preparing to fight back with the launch of the refreshed BR-V later this month.
June 12, 2019
Honda Philippines is Launching the Refreshed BR-V Later this Month
Facing stiff competition from various 7-seater small MPVs and SUVs, Honda Cars Philippines is preparing to fight back with the launch of the refreshed BR-V later this month.
Mazda Philippines Cautions in "DIY-ing" the Apple CarPlay Kit
Two days after Mazda Philippines announced that they’ve begun rolling out their Apple CarPlay and Android Auto retrofit for their Mazda Connect infotainment system, enterprising individuals have begun selling similar kits online at comparable or even slightly cheaper costs.
June 11, 2019
The Mitsubishi Montero Sport Ditches the Chrome with the New Black Series Model
For SUV owners who want a bit more style, Mitsubishi Motor Philippines is offering the Montero Sport Black Series which sees exterior and interior enhancements.
Could the 2019 Foton Hurricane EST-M be the Safest Truck in the Philippines?
Realizing that logistics enterprises are rapidly expanding in the Philippines, a dependable cargo hauler has become an integral part for businesses. Furthermore, because they’ve become a backbone of commerce, doing hub-to-hub deliveries or traversing through congested urban areas, it can tax both the drivers and trucks equally.
Review: 2019 Toyota RAV4 4x2 Limited
To some degree, the RAV4 is representative of where Toyota is as a company. When the marque first launched in 1994, it introduced the concept of the compact crossover, a reminder of Toyota’s ingenious engineering and marketing ways. With the second-generation model, it turned a sporty leaf, a perfect metaphor for Toyota’s sporty ways at the time. By the time the third- and fourth-generation models rolled in, the RAV4 lost its way, becoming more analgesic than exciting. But when Akio Toyoda declared that Toyota must make better cars, the RAV4 responded in a very big way.
Toyota Motor Philippines Extends the Vios's Standard Warranty
Keeping true to its brand pillars of Quality, Durability, and Reliability, Toyota Motor Philippines has announced that they are extending the standard bumper-to-bumper warranty of their Vios sub-compact sedan by an additional two years.
Goodyear's New Tire Lasts Up to 110,000 Kilometers
June 10, 2019
Did the DPWH Secretary Just Drive Around Without Wearing His Seat Belt?
The wearing of seatbelts has been mandatory for all drivers and front passengers since 1999 thanks to Republic Act 8750 or the “Seat Belts Use Act of 1999.” In it, it says: “For their own safety, the driver and front seat passengers of a public or private motor vehicle are required to wear or use their seat belt devices while inside a vehicle of running engine on any road or thoroughfare.”
UPDATED: Mazda Philippines Begins Rolling Out Its Apple CarPlay and Android Auto Kit
UPDATE: Mazda cautions owners from trying to DIY this kit (6/12).
The time has come. After Mazda announced that Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support is going to be made available to older vehicles last year, Mazda owners in the Philippines can now avail of the kit at all authorized dealerships nationwide.
You Think the Japanese Make the Most Powerful 4-Cylinder Engines? Think Again
Pop quiz: what’s the most powerful production 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine? If you think it’s something from Japan likes Subaru or Honda, think again. The answer is Mercedes-Benz.
Isuzu Philippines is First to Turnover Class 3 Modern Jeepney
Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC), the country’s leading maker and distributor of trucks and commercial vehicles, became the first to turnover Class 3 modernized public utility vehicles (PUVs) to Metro Comet Transport Cooperative.
Chevrolet Celebrates 10 Years Under The Covenant Car Company by Awarding Best Performing Dealers
As The Covenant Car Company, Inc. (TCCCI), celebrates its tenth year as the exclusive distributor of Chevrolet automobiles and parts in the Philippines, they awarded the hard work and excellence of their dealers at the 2018 Chevrolet Grandmasters.
June 9, 2019
Own a Foton for as Little as P 5,800 per Month
Thinking of a dependable business partner? Foton Philippines has you covered with their “Kayang-Kaya” promo this month. Showering buyers with big savings and discounts, you can own a brand-new Foton for as little as P 5,800 per month in amortization.
Drive Home a Brand-New Honda for as Low as P 14,000
Honda Cars Philippines is greeting the rainy season by showering would-be customers with affordable deals that run until June 30, 2019. This is also your last chance to get your dream Honda before the carmaker raises their prices effective July 1, 2019.
Need to Transport Kids? Best Do It in a Subaru
If you need to install child safety seat in cars, the best bet would be a Subaru. This comes as the US-based Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) released their annual LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) ratings.
June 8, 2019
Hino Breaks Ground for New Laguna Dealership
Hino Motors Philippines (HMP), recently marked the start of a new dealership in San Pablo City, Laguna with a groundbreaking ceremony. The exclusive distributor of Hino trucks and buses in the country further expands its network south of Manila with this dealership in San Pablo City.
DOTr Officials Impressed with Foton's Modern PUV: the F-Jeepney
At the recent celebration of the Land Transportation Office’s 107th Founding Anniversary, one vehicle stood out as a shining example of the Modern Public Utility Vehicle or PUV: the Foton F-Jeepney.
Jaguar Land Rover Thinks Philippine Premium Segment Will Go Electric in 3 Years
Despite the uphill challenge facing electrified vehicles in the country (both in the form of hybrid electric and battery electric vehicles), Chris Ward, the newly installed President of Coventry Motors Corporation thinks the time is right for Filipino motorists to adopt the technology.
There's Something Weird with the Philippine Spec Toyota Supra
If you’ve been checking social media, it’s impossible to have missed a photo or two or ten of the all-new 2020 Toyota Supra at the Clark International Speedway. After outing its arrival its arrival at the Batangas Port last week, Toyota’s BMW-based flagship sportscar will be doing the rounds with the one-make Vios racecars this weekend.
June 7, 2019
Toyota Announces Plans to Accelerate Electric Vehicle Development
After shunning Battery Electric Vehicles or BEVs for quite some time for its Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) technology, Toyota is now ready to join the electric bandwagon and they’re going to do it at a very brisk pace.
Nissan Philippines and Shell Fuels Unite to Deliver Exciting Customer Initiatives
Nissan, the Philippines’ third largest automaker in automotive sales, is partnering with Shell Fuels to give customers in the Philippines a chance to win free fuel for five years. The initiative is part of several customer-focused activities developed by the two global brands.
June 6, 2019
Vios Racing Festival Heads to Clark for Round 1 of Toyota Vios Circuit Championship
Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) continues the waku-doki of the Vios Racing Festival by taking the race back to its roots at the Clark International Speedway. Catch the action this weekend as celebrities, car clubs, Toyota owners, and motoring media take it pedal-to-the-metal in two exciting formats: Autocross Challenge and Circuit Championship. Admission is free, and gates open at 9AM of Saturday, June 8.
Toyota and Subaru to Jointly Develop A New All-Electric Compact SUV
Toyota and Subaru are going to expand their close cooperation outside the 86/BRZ model with the announcement that they will jointly develop a new platform dedicated to battery electric vehicles (BEVs) for midsize and large passenger vehicles. In addition, they will develop a new compact BEV SUV model for sale under each company’s own brand.
Mazda Officially Announces Power, Fuel Economy Figures of Skyactiv-X Engine
As the worldwide debut of Mazda’s revolutionary Skyactiv-X nears, the carmaker has finally released its official power and fuel economy figures.
Ayala Automotive Brings Maxus to Philippine Market with Prices Starting at P 1.190M (w/ Brochure)
AC Industrials, an Ayala Company adds a new automotive brand to its portfolio: Maxus. The commercial vehicle brand with British origins, Maxus finally arrives after its vehicles were spotted doing extensive testing around the country. Initially, they are bringing in the G10 family MPV and the V80 van.
Nissan Blocks Fiat Chrysler's Planned Merger with Renault
The planned merger of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) with Renault is off after Nissan refused to back the proposal that would have created the third largest carmaker in the world.
June 5, 2019
2019 Honda CR-Vs Faces Global Recall for Sudden Airbag Deployment
Honda is recalling 137,000 2019 CR-Vs globally for airbags that can suddenly and unexpectedly deploy. The carmaker says there have been six instances of unwarranted airbag inflations leading to three injuries.
Chevrolet Will Have Airless Puncture-Free Tires by 2024
If Michelin and Chevrolet had their way, tire punctures will become a thing of the past. After debuting their airless wheel technology as a concept, the French tiremaker is now moving to a real-world testing environment.
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