July 23, 2019
Review: 2019 Suzuki Ertiga 1.5 GLX
There are some vehicles that were made to be more functional than stylish; utilitarian more than fashionable. The 2019 Suzuki Ertiga is one such car. Taking it at face value, its shape and size is designed to hold and move cargo, whether it be goods or people. While it won’t win any awards at being fashion-forward, it does make a dent in the utility department. Oh, and it gives you a surprisingly easy driving experience to boot. It’s a silent, efficient worker that does its thing with no frills and light thrills.
Filed Under:
Driver's Seat,
Entry-Level MPV,
Suzuki Ertiga
Kia Philippines Played Its Cards Right and Shows Strong First Half 2019 Sales
When Ayala Automotive took over the distributorship of Kia in the Philippines, one of the first promises they made was to turn around the business. After six months of operation, it seems they’ve done just that. And carrying the bulk of the work? The Soluto.
Filed Under:
Kia Corporate,
News,
PHL Auto Industry
The 2019 Nissan Skyline is a 400-Horsepower Sports Sedan That Can Drive Itself
Before Nissan spun the GT-R into its own separate line, it was known as the Skyline GT-R. And with that, it’s a family of sporty front-engine, rear-wheel drive executive sedans. Though the Skyline is more recognized as an Infiniti (G or Q, depending on which particular model), that didn’t stop Nissan from giving it some serious muscle for 2019.
Filed Under:
News,
Nissan Skyline,
Sports Sedan,
Technology
Subaru Celebrates Tanabata Festival with Savings on the Forester, XV, and Outback
Motor Image Pilipinas’ annual Tanabata Festival is back, and with that comes great savings on your dream Subaru vehicle.
Filed Under:
News,
Subaru Corporate,
Subaru Forester,
Subaru Outback,
Subaru XV
Volvo to Recall 507,000 Vehicles Due to Fire Risk
Swedish luxury carmaker Volvo is recalling 507,000 vehicles globally because of a faulty engine component that, in extreme cases, could result in a fire.
Filed Under:
Recall,
Safety,
Volvo Corporate
July 22, 2019
MG Philippines Announces Opening of 9 Dealerships, Spare Parts Availability
MG Philippines formally announces the strengthening of its aftersales service operations with the opening of fully-functioning dealerships, the availability of spare parts, and more.
Filed Under:
MG Corporate,
News,
Service
Toyota Philippines Retains Leadership in Pickup Truck Segment
Despite being in a very competitive segment, Toyota Motor Philippines closes the first half of 2019 with an undisputed dealership in the pickup truck segment.
Filed Under:
News,
PHL Auto Industry,
Pick-Up,
Toyota Corporate,
Toyota Hilux
New Infotainment System Increases the Nissan Navara's Price
While Asia-Pacific is waiting to get the revised 2019 Navara, Nissan Philippines has made it a point to update its perennial best-seller with a new feature that makes driving safer and smarter.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
News,
Nissan Navara,
Pick-Up
Toyota and BYD to Jointly Develop Electric Vehicles
BYD and Toyota have announced that they have signed an agreement for the joint development of battery electric vehicles or BEVs. The two parties will jointly develop sedans and low-floor SUVs as well as the onboard batteries for these vehicles and others with the aim to launch them in the Chinese market under the Toyota brand in the first half of 2020s.
Filed Under:
BYD Corporate,
Electric Vehicles (EV),
News,
Toyota Corporate
July 21, 2019
Filipino Workers Can Buy the Least Amount of Fuel in Asia-Pacific
The average Filipino worker can purchase 158 liters of gasoline, putting the country in dead last among the 17 countries researched by Picodi, an online aggregator of discount codes and deals.
The Honda CR-V MUGEN is for Dads Who Can't Shake the Tuner Lifestyle
If you can’t shake off the tuner feeling, but have to settle on a family crossover, Honda may have a solution for you: meet the CR-V MUGEN.
Filed Under:
Compact SUV,
Honda CR-V,
News
The Mazda MX-5 Has to Thank Its Loyal Philippine Fanbase
With Mazda celebrating the 30th anniversary of the MX-5 this year, it’s important to note its significance in the Philippine market.
Filed Under:
Feature,
Mazda MX-5,
Sports Car
The 2020 Chevrolet Corvette is "Sayad" Proof
One of the biggest banes to driving a supercar around is its low ground clearance, specifically at the front, where it has the propensity to scrape through anything. Well, Chevrolet has come up with an ingenious solution that’ll prevent that from happening in the 2020 Corvette Stingray.
Filed Under:
Chevrolet Corvette,
News,
Sports Car,
Technology
July 19, 2019
The First-Ever Mid-Engined Chevrolet Corvette is Revealed and We Like What We See
After GM President Mark Reuss declares that they have reached the limits of performance with the Corvette’s traditional front-engine, rear-wheel drive layout, Chevrolet fulfills the long-term promise of its iconic supercar with the introduction of the 2020 Corvette—the first-ever production mid-engine Corvette.
Filed Under:
Chevrolet Corvette,
News,
Sports Car
GrabCar Premium Just Got Upgraded
Grab, has unveiled the improved offerings of its flagship transport line: GrabCar Premium, by giving passengers more value for their journey through better cars, better drivers, and better travel experience.
Filed Under:
Grab Corporate,
News,
Traffic
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
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