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July 7, 2019

Why You So Naughty, Mazda Philippines?

Oh, Mazda Philippines, why you so naughty? At its recently-held launch for the updated Mazda6 Sports Wagon and turbocharged Mazda6 sedan, the company talked about a lot of things except for one thing—a feature that’s actually standard across the entire revised Mazda6 range, and one that makes its local debut in this very vehicle.

Just like Honda Cars Philippines, Toyota Motor Philippines has also quietly raised their prices effective this month. The increase, just like in Honda’s case, accounts for just 1-2 percent. However, it covers pretty much the entire line-up sans the Corolla Altis and the recently-launched 2019 Avanza.

Motor Image Pilipinas, Inc., is inviting everyone to experience the 4 core technologies of Subaru at the Subaru Ultimate Test Drive (SUTD) series. The best news? Aside from its inaugural leg in Manila, it’s also heading to Visayas and Mindanao as well.

Now is the time to make your dream come true! Auto Nation Group, Inc., the exclusive distributor of Mercedes-Benz passenger vehicles and trucks in the country is offering a segment-first: zero downpayment.

Foton Motor Philippines (FMPI) officially inaugurated its 29th dealership located along the busy stretch of McArthur Highway in Dau, Mabalacat, Pampanga: Foton Metro Clark. The new dealership will provide Foton’s full range of products and services for its passenger vehicles to light-duty trucks.

After finishing this year’s 24-hour Nürburgring Endurance Race, Toyota Gazoo Racing has announced that they’re launching a new racecar based on the Supra road car: the GR Supra GT4. Based on the GR Supra GT4 Concept shown at the Geneva Motor Show, this racecar is destined for customers and privateer teams.

Metro Manila is a Sh*t Hole for Accidents, Floods

Residing or working in Makati or Mandaluyong? Well, here’s some bad news for you: you’re more likely to encounter a crash or floods. The data was recently revealed by Waze, the community-based road navigation app in collaboration with Thinking Machines, a data science consultancy company.

Ford Performance, with the help of Multimatic, a Canada-based engineering company has come up with the Ford GT Mk II, a limited edition (of a limited edition) supercar that’s destined only for the race track.

Despite a much-publicized lashing by Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, Republic Act 11235 or “An Act Preventing and Penalizing the Use of Motorcycles in The Commission of Crimes by Requiring Bigger, Readable and Color-Coded Number Plates and Identification Marks, and For Other Purposes” aka the Doble Plaka Law is still a go.

Suzuki Philippines, Inc. takes its Suzuki Auto Festival nationwide. The series of exhibits will be held at various SM Supermalls. Experience it first-hand at the following locations and dates.

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.

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July 7, 2019

Why You So Naughty, Mazda Philippines?

Toyota Motor Philippines Quietly Increases Its Prices This July 2019

Experience What Sets Their SUVs Apart at Subaru Ultimate Test Drive

Own a Mercedes-Benz at Zero Down Payment

Foton Philippines Inaugurates Metro Clark Dealership

Toyota Will Sell You a Supra Racecar Starting in 2020

July 5, 2019

Metro Manila is a Sh*t Hole for Accidents, Floods

This is the Ultimate Version of the Ford GT Supercar: Meet the Ford GT Mk II

Doble Plaka, Bigger Plates is Still a Go for Motorcycles

Suzuki Brings Its Auto Festival Nationwide

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