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June 13, 2019

Suzuki Philippines Gives Free 1-Year PMS Labor for Ciaz Sedan


Suzuki Philippines is adding one more good reason to consider its Ciaz sub-compact sedan whether it’s for private or TNVS (Transport Network Vehicle Service) use: free Preventive Maintenance Service.

UPDATED: Ford Recalling 1.2 Million Explorers for Diminished Steering Control


UPDATE: This article is updated with an official statement from Ford Philippines (6/16).

Ford is recalling 1.2 million Explorer SUVs from 2011 to 2017 model years because of an issue that diminishes steering control. In turn, this makes them hard to steer and increases the risk of a crash.

The Definitive Sports Sedan Returns: Welcome the 2020 BMW 3 Series to the Philippines


Amidst the rising popularity of luxury crossovers and SUVs in the market, BMW is ready to rise to the challenge by introducing the latest generation of its sports sedan: the 2020 3 Series. Despite 40 percent of its global sales due to the X Series, BMW says the 3 Series remains its definitive model—one that epitomizes the concept of sporty driving for over 40 years.

June 12, 2019

Nissan Intelligent Mobility Tour 2.0 Heads to BGC and Baliuag This June


Nissan’s unique and innovative test drive event heads to two locations this June 2019. Experience the Nissan Intelligent Mobility Tour 2.0 at the Bonifacio Global City this June 14-16, 2019 and SM Baliuag on June 21-23, 2019.

Hyundai, Nissan, and Mitsubishi Support Upcoming Electric Vehicle Summit


It’s also systems go for this year’s Philippine Electric Vehicle Summit (PEVS) slated this coming July 17-18, 2019 at the SMX Convention Center at SM Mall of Asia, Pasay City.

Your Move, Toyota: BMW Philippines Launches 2020 Z4 (And It's Priced Competitively)


A few days after Toyota Motor Philippines showed off the Supra on the racetrack, SMC Asia Car Distributor Corp., the official importer and distributor of BMW in the Philippines beat Toyota to the punch as they announced the availability of the Supra’s sibling, the Z4 roadster. And it’s priced and featured competitively.

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


In time for its 100th anniversary in the Philippines, Goodyear is announcing the availability of its newest value-conscious tire: the Assurance DuraPlus 2. Featuring a strengthened TredLife Technology, it’s designed for longer mileage with the durability and performance to match.

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.