July 19, 2019
Ford Wants to Come Up with a Pickup Truck Emoji
With billions of emoji sent daily and nearly every mode of transportation including cars, scooters, boats, spaceships, and ski lifts among the 3,000 approved icons available to emoji users, truck fans noticed a glaring omission: There is no pickup truck. Ford decided it was time to do something about this with the debut of the pickup truck emoji.
Filed Under:
Ford F-150,
News,
Pick-Up,
Technology
Foton's Bigger, More Powerful Gratour Gets Down to Business
With its commitment and capability to provide efficient people- and cargo movers for any type of business, Foton Philippines was chosen by one of the largest telecommunication product firms in the country, Maax Eye Trade, Inc. (METI) to be their vehicle service provider.
Filed Under:
Foton Corporate,
Foton CV,
Foton Gratour,
News
Ford Responds to Reports That It Covered Up Faulty Transmissions
After a pretty damning picture painted by an investigative report by The Detroit Free Press, Ford has now issued an official statement regarding the DPS6 or PowerShift dual clutch transmission. For transparency, here it is in full:
Filed Under:
Ford Corporate,
Ford EcoSport,
Ford Fiesta,
Ford Focus,
News,
Recall
The LTO Will Make Sure Your Vehicle's Road Worthy Before Registration
After implementing a demerit-based system for Driver’s License holders in the Philippines, it looks like the Land Transportation Office (LTO) will also closely scrutinize the road worthiness of vehicles.
Philippines Formalizes Standards for EVs
The sight of electric vehicles on Philippine roads is one-step closer with the government’s formal adoption of international standards. Finalized on the opening day of the Philippine Electric Vehicle Summit, the Department of Trade and Industry’s Bureau of Philippine Standards (DTI-BPS) has now released several standards that specifically cater to the emerging market of electric vehicles.
Filed Under:
Electric Vehicles (EV),
News,
PHL Auto Industry
Nissan Philippines Moves to a Bigger Office
After a record-setting 2018, Nissan Philippines Inc. (NPI) celebrates a new growth milestone, with a move to larger offices at the EcoPrime Building in Bonifacio Global City. The new space represents the company’s dedication in servicing the increasing requirements of Filipino customers and industry, and its further development ambitions.
Filed Under:
News,
Nissan Corporate
July 18, 2019
The World Says Goodbye to the Mazda Demio
Mazda has completed its shift to a global nameplate scheme with the discontinuation of the Demio moniker in Japan. After the demise of the Axela and Atenza names, the Demio will cease to exist in Mazda showrooms this September; and in its place is the global Mazda2 nameplate.
Filed Under:
Mazda 2,
News,
Sub-Compact
Get Ready for the Largest Gathering of Subarus in the Philippines
Prepare to paint the town (well, the Clark International Speedway) blue as the biggest gathering of Subaru owners and enthusiasts is back. Boxer Madness will descend on the Clark International Speedway this Saturday, July 27.
Filed Under:
Car Clubs,
Events,
News,
Subaru Corporate
This 28-year Old Honda Civic is Now a Guinness World Record Holder
For Filipinos, the most common test of a car’s power is a climb up one of the most popular tourist destinations: Baguio. And though there’s no questioning the challenge of Kennon Road, its 1,700-meter elevation is nothing against Thailand’s Doi Chang Mountain Road which is at 1,962 meters above sea level.
Filed Under:
Caltex,
Chevron Corporate,
Fuel,
News
Goodbye, Mercedes-Benz X-Class
A more luxurious interior and a three-pointed star for a badge aren’t enough to save what’s basically a tarted up Nissan Navara. A report coming out of Europe says the Mercedes-Benz X-Class is not long in this world.
Filed Under:
Mercedes-Benz Corporate,
Mercedes-Benz X-Class,
News,
Pick-Up
July 17, 2019
Will You Pay P 203,000 More to Have Your Car Hand-Assembled?
How much of a premium are you willing to pay to say that your Acura (Honda’s premium car division) is built off the same line that exclusively makes the NSX supercar? Well, if you don’t mind paying an extra USD 4,000 (~ P 203,440), there’s the ultra-exclusive TLX PMC Edition.
Filed Under:
Honda NSX,
Luxury Car,
News
BPI Family Savings Bank Calls on Dealers to Make Car Ownership Easier
BPI Family Savings Bank (BFSB), the country’s largest savings and thrift bank, called on car dealers for stronger and more harmonious relations with banks to help more Filipinos realize their dream of owning a car.
Filed Under:
BPI Corporate,
News
Excelsior Continues Re-Fleeting with Isuzu Trucks
During a formal ceremony, Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC), the country’s leading assembler and distributor of trucks, turned over to Excelsior Custom Brokerage a brand-new Isuzu EXR QL Tractor Head at the latter’s main office at Imus City, Cavite.
Filed Under:
Isuzu Corporate,
News
July 16, 2019
You'll Be Required to Attend a Road Safety Seminar as the LTO Moves to a Point-Based System
The Land Transportation Office or LTO is now rationalizing driver’s licenses and one of the key takeaways here: be ready to attend a road safety seminar prior to your renewal. The news comes out after the LTO published the Implementing Rules and Regulations of Republic Act 10930.
Isuzu's Modern PUV Will Now Ply Las Piñas, Paranaque, and Alabang
Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) announces its latest PUV turnover to the Alabang Transport Service Cooperative or ATSC. With 24 units of Class 2 Modern PUVs turned over, this marks one of the largest single turnovers yet in the government’s PUV Modernization Program.
Filed Under:
Isuzu Corporate,
News,
PUV Modernization
The Ford Ranger Scores Best Quarterly Sales Performance Ever
Ford Philippines announced the tally of its second quarter sales this year. The American carmaker says they have sold 5,667 vehicles, driven by an all-time record quarterly performance of the Ranger pickup truck.
Filed Under:
Ford Corporate,
Ford Ranger,
News,
PHL Auto Industry
This Guy Paid P 107 million for His 2020 Toyota GR Supra
How much are you willing for a 2020 Toyota Supra? While some enterprising dude has already tacked on a P 350,000 mark up, how does a cool P 107 million sound? Well, that’s how much John Staluppi paid for his Matte Storm Gray unit.
Filed Under:
News,
Sports Car,
Toyota Corporate,
Toyota Supra
Review: 2019 Kia Stinger GT
What is the power of a brand? That’s the biggest question surrounding the 2019 Stinger GT, Kia’s undeniable halo car. Priced at P 940,000 above the brand’s second most expensive offering, the Grand Carnival EX, the Stinger stretches what anyone thinks of Kia. Still, after all’s said and done, it’s a tour-de-force in many ways, but most importantly, it’s a fresh devil-may-care-attitude amidst an automotive world market driven by bean counters and spread sheets.
Filed Under:
Driver's Seat,
Kia Stinger,
Sports Sedan
July 15, 2019
Foton Philippines's More Powerful Gratour MiniVan Can Handle Whatever Life Throws at It (w/ Specs)
Since its introduction in the Philippine market in 2015, the Foton Gratour MiniVan has been a choice of first-time car buyers who wanted something that scores high in functionality, while still being light on the pocket. This year, Foton Philippines is adding more power and features to the Gratour MiniVan making it better equipped to handle business, pleasure, and whatever else life throws at it.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Entry-Level MPV,
Foton Gratour,
News
Its Pouring Deals This July Thanks to Mitsubishi Motors Philippines
Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) is offering irresistible deals on several of its vehicles during this rainy season with the Downpour Deals promo. Owning a brand-new Mitsubishi is easier with available financing plans that’s easy on the wallet.
Filed Under:
Mitsubishi Corporate,
News
A Bad Pothole May Cause Some Toyota Rush SUVs to Deploy Their Curtain Airbags
Toyota Motor Philippines is issuing a recall for 12,124 Rush SUVs which have been found to have an inappropriately programmed airbag control module.
Filed Under:
News,
Recall,
Safety,
Toyota Rush
Vehicle Importers See Vehicle Sales on Upward Trend in First Half of 2019
The Association of Vehicle Importers and Distributors (AVID) reports that its members showed a slight recovery in vehicle sales in the first six months of 2019. Sales during the first half of the year reached 43,333 units—a one percent increase over the same period last year.
Filed Under:
AVID,
News,
PHL Auto Industry
July 14, 2019
The Chevrolet Trailblazer Perfect Edition II Sounds Like a Sequel We Can Get Behind On
After coming up with a tacky 4th of July Edition, Chevrolet’s product planning people need to redeem itself. Well, another Thailand market model may do just that, and this is one upgrade we can sort-of get behind on.
Filed Under:
Chevrolet Trailblazer,
Mid-sized SUV,
News
Hyundai Philippines Sales Grow 9.1 Percent
Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc., the exclusive distributor of Hyundai passenger cars and commercial vehicles in the country sustained its strong recovery in the first half of 2019 as they see sales rise 9.1 percent to 17,654 units compared to 16,181 units over the same period last year.
Filed Under:
Hyundai Corporate,
News,
PHL Auto Industry
Maxus Philippines Holds First Road Show; Offers Low Downpayment Options
Maxus Philippines expands its customer reach starting July 15 with a mall display and showroom event as well as special offers.
Filed Under:
Events,
Maxus Corporate,
News
Ford and Volkswagen Deepen Ties on Pickup Trucks, EVs, and Autonomous Driving Tech
Ford and Volkswagen are deepening their global alliance in order to improve their competitiveness and cost and capital efficiencies. The tie-up includes Ford using Volkswagen’s all-electric MEB platform, Ford taking the lead on developing a new global pickup platform, and both companies investing in autonomous driving technologies.
Filed Under:
Ford Corporate,
News,
Volkswagen Corporate
There Will be a Second-Generation Nissan Juke and This is Our First Look
When Nissan launched the Kicks sub-compact SUV, it was assumed that time was up for the odd-looking Juke which occupies the same segment. Well, that doesn’t seem to be the case as Nissan is teasing a second-generation model, and it looks to be as funky as ever.
Filed Under:
News,
Nissan Juke,
Sub-Compact SUV
July 12, 2019
Internal Documents Show Ford Knew That PowerShift Dual Clutch Transmission was Flawed
History is now repeating itself for Ford. After battling image/design issues (and losing) in the 1970s with the Pinto, the American carmaker is now finding itself doing pretty much the same thing, this time with the Fiesta and Focus’s flawed dual clutch transmission.
Filed Under:
Ford Corporate,
Ford EcoSport,
Ford Fiesta,
Ford Focus,
News,
Recall
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