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July 10, 2019

Toyota Motor Philippines is Considering More Gazoo Racing Offerings

Look at that badge and sear the image into your brain, because you might be seeing more of it pretty soon. At the Philippine launch of the 2020 Supra, Toyota Motor Philippines was adamant in referring to their flagship sportscar not as “Supra” but as “GR Supra.” A glance at the media kit, brochure, and all other marketing material confirms this. So, what gives? Why such emphasis on “GR?”

Light-emitting diodes or LEDs has become the wonderchild of automotive headlight technology. Praised for their more compact size and smaller power draw, they’ve made possible a lot of new lighting applications in today’s cars such as adaptive headlights, sequential signal lights, and auxiliary driving lamps.

At the 2019 Petron Kalayaan Cup 12-hour endurance run held at the Clark International Speedway last June 12, Team Race Form Garage 2233, driving a Mazda MX-5 Global Cup Car, emerged as the overall champion.

Want to Buy a 2020 Toyota GR Supra? Here's Everything You Need to Know (w/ Brochure)

Enough of the leaks (both from the Batangas Port and dealers) and race track cameos, the 2020 Supra is finally in Manila and if your urge still hasn’t waned, here’s everything you need to know about Toyota Motor Philippines’s new flagship sportscar.

Last month, we showed you how the refreshed 2019 Navara pickup truck looks like (at least for the European market). Now that it’s on sale there, Nissan has released more details on its new features, one of which could make its way to the Terra SUV.

With all the hype that surrounded the Type-R in recent years, the standard Honda Civic seemed to have gotten lost in all the fanfare. Considering how, before the CR-V ever came along and became its top seller, the Civic was one of Honda’s finest. Admittedly, after growing up on the fifth-generation Civic, the succeeding generations waned in terms of aesthetic appeal, compared to their predecessors. It lost that sporty, racer-edged design formula that made it uniquely a Honda. That, however, has begun to change.

The all-new 2020 Land Rover Defender is said to carryover one unique design cue from the previous-generation model: the availability of different wheelbases. The report, which comes from Autoblog (via Autocar India) says the iconic SUV will be offered in three different sizes.

For a while, Hyundai only offered two kinds of Kona SUVs in the market: one propelled by a typical internal combustion engine, and one that swaps that for a battery electric motor. Now though, the Korean automaker has added a third option and one that bridges the gap between the two: meet the Kona Hybrid.

The Mazda Atenza has Ceased Production

The Mazda Atenza has ceased production. This may seem like shocking news, but for those thinking of getting the recently-launched 2019 Mazda6, don’t worry, because it’s only the nameplate that’ll be disappearing.

Volkswagen has successfully unlocked the potential of electric cars with its state-of-the-art ID.R, breaking the 20-year hill climb record at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed.

At its annual press meeting, Honda outlined its accomplishments towards their 2030 Vision. Aside from talk about increased electrification, the automaker also committed to improving the safety of its vehicles, and thus, will increase the availability of its Honda Sensing suite across more models. Peculiarly, this includes a retrofit kit.

The Hyundai Motor Group is pushing its engine technology to a new direction with the announcement of the world’s first Continuously Variable Valve Duration (CVVD) technology which will go into both future Hyundai and Kia vehicles starting with the Sonata’s 1.6-liter Smartstream G engine.

Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) showed its unwavering support for the country’s PUV Modernization program by joining the LTFRB Modern PUV Caravan 2019. The event is a multisectoral program aimed to promote the nationwide adoption of modernized PUVs for a cleaner, safer, more efficient, and more organized mass transport system.

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.

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July 10, 2019

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July 8, 2019

The Mazda Atenza has Ceased Production

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Honda Announces Retrofit Kit for Honda Sensing Safety Tech

Hyundai and Kia Reveal Tech Leap with New Smartstream G Engine

Isuzu Philippines Joins LTFRB in Modern PUV Caravan

July 7, 2019

Why You So Naughty, Mazda Philippines?

Toyota Motor Philippines Quietly Increases Its Prices This July 2019

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Foton Philippines Inaugurates Metro Clark Dealership

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July 5, 2019

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

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Doble Plaka, Bigger Plates is Still a Go for Motorcycles

Suzuki Brings Its Auto Festival Nationwide

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July 4, 2019

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

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July 3, 2019

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