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July 3, 2019

Mazda Philippines Adds Turbocharged Engine, Refreshed Sports Wagon to 2019 Mazda6 Line-Up

The Mazda6 has earned its reputation as the enthusiast’s choice in the executive car segment. Today, it has cemented that by not only offering a choice between two body styles—a sedan and a wagon, but a choice between a torquey diesel and for the first time ever, a powerful turbocharged gasoline engine. Regardless of option, it now fully realizes its potential as a true driving masterpiece that only Mazda could achieve.

Foton Philippines already made headlines with their 2019 Hurricane EST-M—a heavy-duty truck that not only has world-beating performance and durability, but manages to combine it with passenger car-like features and safety. Now, the fastest growing commercial brand in the Philippines has done it again by giving free preventive maintenance service, too.

This July, motorists and car enthusiasts residing in Makati City and Pampanga province now have a better shot at leveling their drive up for the second half of 2019 as Volkswagen Philippines holds mall tours in these strategic locations.

Ford Philippines is celebrating Truck Month this July, and with that comes deals to any customer who’re looking to buy a Ford Ranger.

If you’re young, you don’t want a SUV or crossover; you want a sedan. That’s essentially the findings of a study released by Nissan and also the reason why the Japanese automaker has opted to double down on sedan, despite recent market trends.

Ford Could Face the Largest Lawsuit Against Its Problematic Dual Clutch Transmission

A record fine in Australia. A rare victory for customers in Thailand. Now, former Ford CEO Mark Fields has been ordered to testify confirming what consumers actually know: Ford’s dual-clutch PowerShift is problematic.

Rains got you down? Don’t worry, it’s still all systems go for the Nissan Intelligent Mobility Tour 2.0 this July. Using interactive displays and projection mapping, the NIM Tour 2.0 shows you how Nissan’s intelligent driving technology can change the way you drive. Best of all—it’s all done indoors!

Name a performance car nowadays, and chances are, it’ll come with an automatic transmission. Whether it’s because carmakers will claim that a slush box will provide the same amount of performance minus the hassle of operating a third pedal, or increased market demand (bean counters will say: who buys manuals nowadays), this has become a fact of life—like how the sun rises in the east, sets in the west, and the new Supra’s basically a Z4 underneath. Thankfully, there’s still one brand that’s flying the Save the Manuals flag locally, and that brand is Subaru.

One of the hassles of DIY car cleaning is that it takes time. For busy bodies such as myself who has barely enough time to exercise, dedicating time to keeping a car spotless is sometimes the last thing on our minds. And while the weekly 30-minute car wash is bearable, what about polishing and waxing?

Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc., (HARI), the exclusive distributor of Hyundai vehicles in the country is committed to ramping up the adoption of electrified vehicles out of fear that the Philippines will get left behind by its ASEAN neighbors.

In the world of automobiles, sound has a sprawling lineage. From the revved-up putter of the Ferrari Formula 1 car to the banshee wail of the Lexus LFA, the sound of a car can be as iconic as the chassis or any other component. But it’s more than just aesthetics: Sound matters to the experience of street driving, too.

Here's How Much Your New Honda Will Cost Now

It’s July and as expected, Honda Cars Philippines hiked up the prices of their vehicles due to several outside factors including unfavorable exchange rates. But as we reported then, the price increase isn’t that bad; it’s fairly small—an average of 1 percent across the line-up.

Heads up for people regularly using the elevated portions of Skyway and NAIAX: high-tech speed cameras are now in place.

Celebrating the launch of the 2019 BR-V, Honda Cars Philippines is offering its refreshed 7-seater sub-compact SUV with a low all-in down as little as 10 percent and a payment term that stretches up to 60 months.

Honda marks its return to the top step of the Formula 1 podium with a win at the 2019 Austrian Grand Prix. Driving for Aston Martin Red Bull Racing that uses the Honda RA619H power unit, Max Verstappen won the race in spectacular fashion.

Care to guess the Philippines’s best-selling vehicle? It comes as no surprise that the Toyota Vios is the country’s best-selling vehicle, based at least on the May 2019 Automotive Industry Performance Report of the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines, Inc. (CAMPI).

In the world of car care, marketing and branding are king; or so they say. Focusing instead on research and development, Sonax has taken a very different path—one that enabled them to rise as the leading manufacturer of car care products in Germany, Japan, China, and the U.S.A.—the most discerning markets in the world.

An entrepreneur took home one million peso cash prize as the grand winner of Ford Philippines’ Big Deal raffle promo.

For “Kids of the 90’s,” they’ll remember a sporty coupe called the Puma. Sold in Europe by Ford, the Puma was basically the Fiesta in a sexier dress. Introduced in 1997, it was discontinued five years later. Well, 17 years later, the Puma is back, but this time it dismisses its sporty coupe lineage to become Ford’s newest baby crossover.

Toyota Motor Philippines is Launching the Supra on July 9 and Prices Start at P 4.990M

The Toyota Supra is finally arriving this Tuesday, July 9. After being previewed in a rather unceremonious manner at the Vios Racing Festival, likely done so just to beat BMW Philippines’s launch of the Z4 that happened a few days after, the flagship sportscar will be getting the full-blown launch it deserves.

Volvo is Now Offering an Armored Version of Its XC90 SUV

With a growing global market for armored vehicles, Volvo Cars has dipped their fingers into the game with the release of the Volvo XC90 Armored. Developed by Volvo Cars Special Vehicles, the XC90 Armored offers high levels of security and protection.

You want to know how tough the Ford Ranger and Everest are? Apparently, they’re so capable they can be converted for military use. French defense company Arquus, which specializes in armored vehicles transformed Ford’s venerable pickup and SUV into the Trigger and Trapper, respectively.

Priced at P 3,888,000, the Nissan Patrol is an SUV in a price bracket where it’s bought by people who won’t likely value the opinion of a motoring journalist. It caters to a segment of buyers who think: “I’ve got the money to buy you, your friends, and this club; and I know what I want.” But to the curious who would like to know how it drives and rides, it’s a beautiful, capable SUV the size of a SMDC apartment, but with the reflexes of an athlete.

Subaru Owners in the Philippines Now Enjoy a Longer Warranty

In a strong, customer-centric move, Motor Image Pilipinas, the exclusive distributor of Subaru vehicles in the country has announced that its bumper-to-bumper warranty has now been extended on all vehicles, including the high-performance WRX STI.

Are Peugeot products going to be sourced outside of Europe? That may be the case according to this Reuters report.

Nissan has found a way for people to enjoy frozen treats without the guilt of polluting the air. Meet the all-electric, zero emissions Nissan Ice Cream Truck.

Mazda Tops Customer Service in 2019 According to J.D. Power Customer Service Index Study

Mazda Philippines scores highest in the J.D. Power 2019 Philippines Customer Service Index Study besting 10 other brands. The Japanese carmaker scored 824 out of 1,000 points. Nissan landed in second at 814 while Hyundai finished third at 811.

Noriyuki Takakura, Honda Cars Philippines President and General Manager says the Japanese automaker expects an upbeat year ahead despite the challenging economic climate thus far.

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July 3, 2019

Mazda Philippines Adds Turbocharged Engine, Refreshed Sports Wagon to 2019 Mazda6 Line-Up

Free PMS on a Truck? Only Foton Can Do That

Volkswagen Goes on Tour in Makati and Pampanga This July

July is Truck Month So Get These Deals on the Ford Ranger XLT and Wildtrak

Nissan to Double-Down on Sedans Citing Strong Demand Among Younger Buyers

July 2, 2019

Ford Could Face the Largest Lawsuit Against Its Problematic Dual Clutch Transmission

Rain or Shine, the Nissan Intelligent Mobility Tour 2.0 is On This July 2019!

Subaru's Saving the Manuals with the 2019 BRZ and 2019 WRX and We Drive Them Both

Sonax Has a 2-in-1 Polish-and-Wax That Saves You Time (and Effort)

Hyundai Philippines Ramps Up Support for EVs Out of Fear We Might Get Left Behind

The 2019 Supra May Be the Last Toyota to Offer a Crisp, Raw Sound

July 1, 2019

Here's How Much Your New Honda Will Cost Now

Skyway and NAIAX Now Have Automated Speed Cameras Installed

Drive Home a 2019 Honda BR-V for As Little as P 33,000

Honda Finally Wins in Modern Formula 1 Era with Win at Austrian Grand Prix

The 2019 Toyota Vios Accounts for 25 Percent of All Passenger Cars Sold So Far

Sonax Philippines Brings Professional Shine into DIY Range

Entrepreneur Takes Home P 1-Million Cash Prize from Ford Philippines

Is the All-New Ford Puma a Preview of the 2020 EcoSport SUV?

June 30, 2019

Toyota Motor Philippines is Launching the Supra on July 9 and Prices Start at P 4.990M

June 28, 2019

Volvo is Now Offering an Armored Version of Its XC90 SUV

The French Just Transformed the Ranger and Everest to Military Vehicles

The 2019 Nissan Patrol Royale is an Apartment-Sized SUV That's Rewarding to Drive

June 27, 2019

Subaru Owners in the Philippines Now Enjoy a Longer Warranty

Is Peugeot Philippines Looking to Source Products Outside Europe?

This Zero Emissions Ice Cream Truck Uses Re-fabricated Nissan LEAF Batteries

June 26, 2019

Mazda Tops Customer Service in 2019 According to J.D. Power Customer Service Index Study

Honda Cars President Expects Upbeat 2019 Thanks to All-New Brio, New BR-V