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July 5, 2019

Audi Saves Spider-Man's Science Project (and the World) in Spider-Man: Far From Home

Audi is continuing its tie-up with Marvel Studios with Spider-Man: Far From Home. After introducing the brand to a new kind of audience with Iron Man in 2008 (it likely helped boost the R8 as the Philippines’s most desired supercar), the German automaker now considers its tie-up as a significant role in its brand strategy.

Concerned About the Security of Keyless Entry Systems? Kia May Have the Solution

The popularization of keyless entry and ignition systems has prompted some to question its vulnerability, especially against “cloning.” Well, Kia seems to have found a way, and the cost is just a £9.99 (~ P 642) pouch they call the KiaSafe case.

The country’s best-selling vehicle now comes with added savings, a longer warranty, and free preventive maintenance service this month! For the month of July, the Vios offers added peace of mind ownership that only Toyota could give.

This year is turning out to be the year of the sportscar. With the introduction of the MX-5 RF 30th Anniversary Edition and the impending arrival of the much-awaited Toyota Supra next week, at least six “affordable” sportscars / sports sedans have entered the market: BMW Z4, Chevrolet Camaro and Corvette, Hyundai Veloster N, Kia Stinger GT, Lexus RC F.

For P 2.990M Mazda Philippines Brings in the Ultra-Rare MX-5 30th Anniversary Edition

After a lengthy pre-selling that started in February, the limited-edition Mazda MX-5 30th Anniversary Edition has finally arrived in the Philippines. And as a pleasant surprise, Bermaz Auto Philippines announced that they have managed to increase their allocation from 20 to 30 units. This means that one percent of the total 3,000-unit global production run is in the Philippines.

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.

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July 5, 2019

Audi Saves Spider-Man's Science Project (and the World) in Spider-Man: Far From Home

July 4, 2019

Concerned About the Security of Keyless Entry Systems? Kia May Have the Solution

Get the Toyota Vios 1.5 G Prime with a P 90,000 Discount this July

Which is the Best Value Performance Car in the Philippine Market?

July 3, 2019

For P 2.990M Mazda Philippines Brings in the Ultra-Rare MX-5 30th Anniversary Edition

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