The 12th Cebu Auto Show (CAS) is gearing up this September!. Attracting over 13,000 visitors last year, this year aims to bring more than 56 companies, 38 car and 11 motorcycle display to the Visayas region.
September 2, 2019
Cebu Auto Show Gears Up this September
The 12th Cebu Auto Show (CAS) is gearing up this September!. Attracting over 13,000 visitors last year, this year aims to bring more than 56 companies, 38 car and 11 motorcycle display to the Visayas region.
Don't Adjust Your Monitors: You Can't See Any Detail on This BMW X6
Don’t adjust your monitors. This is how this one-of-a-kind BMW X6 really looks like. Painted in the blackest of black—Vantablack—it is meant to create a special visual effect on the latest generation of BMW’s large sport activity coupe.
September 1, 2019
McLaren Restored this F1 Supercar to Immaculate Condition
With just 106 made, including 64 road-going examples, the McLaren F1 is one of the rarest supercars you can buy. But thanks to McLaren Special Operations (MSO), they took it upon themselves to develop, manufacture parts, and even restore the F1 supercar even after 21 years since production ended.
Foton Philippines is Gilas Pilipinas' Official Vehicle Partner for FIBA 2019
Foton Philippines has long been a staunch supporter of Philippine sports, and has been fielding teams in the Philippine Super Liga (PSL), local triathlon, and student athletic programs to back its belief and confidence in the abilities of the Filipino athletes.
Own a Hyundai Grand Starex for Less Than P 75K a Month
In a lead up to Hyundai’s 18th anniversary in the Philippines, Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc., the exclusive distributor of Hyundai vehicles in the country is offering the Grand Starex and Santa Fe with a special promo all this September.
Ford Continues to Educate the Filipino Driver with Driving Skills for Life Program
Ford kicks off its Driving Skills for Life (DSFL) program continuing its long-standing advocacy on road safety. Now on its 12th year, DSFL has trained over 23,000 Filipino drivers. Over the years, the program has continued to make itself relevant by integrating changing road conditions, policies, and government regulations.
August 31, 2019
All-New Subaru WRX, Levorg Expected in 2020; To Have Smaller Turbo Engines
Subaru is busying migrating its entire product line-up to its stiffer, safer, more capable Subaru Global Platform. Of course, enthusiasts are holding their breath as to when the WRX and WRX STI will be getting the same treatment. Well, it seems with have the answer now. But sadly, you’ll have to wait your breath a little bit longer: late 2020 is the earliest the world will see the next iteration of a go-fast Subaru.
August 30, 2019
The Audi e-tron is the First All-Electric Vehicle to Rate Highest in Safety Test
Dispelling old wives tales that electric vehicles aren’t safe, Audi grabbed the highest score in the U.S.-based Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) earning it as a Top Safety Pick+. The Audi e-tron is the first battery electric vehicle (BEV) to earn the rating.
Mabuhay Miles Members Can Get Up to P 240k Off a Brand-New Hyundai
Frequent flyers, listen up! If you happen to be a Mabuhay Miles member, simply showing off your membership card can get you up to P 240,000 in discounts on select Hyundai models.
Rain or Shine, the Vios Cup is On This Weekend
Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) is inviting all racing fans and car enthusiasts to the August leg of its grassroots motorsports series, the Vios Racing Festival.
Hyundai is Now Offering a More Affordable Santa Fe
Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc., is adding a new Santa Fe variant. Now, if you’re thinking for a high-grade 4WD variant, you’re out of luck. Instead, the new variant is aimed to help Hyundai’s 7-seater unibody crossover compete against 7-seater pickup-based passenger vehicles.
Vehicle Importers Show Dip in 2019 Sales for First 7 Months
The Association of Vehicle Importers and Distributors, Inc. (AVID) says sales reached a total of 50,164 units for the first 7 months of 2019, a slight dip from the 50,505 units sold in the same period last year. In July alone, the AVID members reached 6,987 units—a 11 percent decrease.
First Philippine Drive: 2020 Mazda3 2.0 Skyactiv-G
There are two kinds of car enthusiasts in the world. The first is content to sit behind his desk (or phone), happy to debate about numbers—curb weight, power, acceleration; the other simply says, “forget about the numbers,” gets in, buckles up, and drives off with a huge smile on his face. The 2020 Mazda3 is all about the second: it transcends what’s written in black and white; it is simply made to be driven.
August 29, 2019
2020 Isuzu D-Max Brings More Style For the Same Price
Sixteen years after its nameplate was introduced into the market, Isuzu Philippines Corporation launches the most modern, most stylish iteration of the D-Max yet: the 2020 LS-A.
Toyota Buys Stake in Suzuki
Subaru, Mazda, and now, Suzuki. Toyota Motor Corporation has a partnership stake in them all. After announcing a technical partnership in March, the Toyota has extended its alliance with small car specialist Suzuki to cover ownership as well.
August 28, 2019
Honda Cars Philippines is Launching the 2020 Accord in September
It has taken them a while, but Honda Cars Philippines is finally ready to unveil the all-new 10th generation Accord next month. The launch, which is slated for the fourth week of September sees a bolder, more luxurious executive sedan from Honda.
There's Only One Variant for the Mazda CX-3 in 2020 and It's Now Priced at P 1.3M (w/ Specs)
An eagle-eyed reader spotted that aside from the Mazda3 hatchback missing from Mazda Philippines’s vehicle line-up (it’s actually called a Sportback now), the CX-3 was also MIA. Well, we reached out to Steven Tan, the President of Bermaz Auto Philippines, the exclusive distributor of Mazda in the country to get the scoop on the brand’s sub-compact crossover.
We Drove the 2020 Mazda3 1.5 Elite Back-to-Back with the Honda Civic 1.8 E
Mazda isn’t hiding the fact that they think majority of Mazda3 buyers will go straight for the 2.0 Premium models. With that, it comes as no surprise that the entry-level 1.5 Elite doesn’t see as much coverage as its sexier top-trim sibling. But leave it to the guys at Mazda Philippines to bring a base 1.5 Elite sedan along for this road trip; and they even brought some good company: the Honda Civic 1.8 E.
The 2020 Subaru Impreza Gets a New Face, Added Safety
After getting a minor equipment bump in Japan last year, Subaru has now given its Impreza a much more noticeable makeover. The mid-cycle refresh for Subaru’s compact car, the 2020 Impreza will go on sale later this year in Japan with other markets soon to follow.
Torque Vectoring Wipers, Climate Control Connected Doors: Mazda Engineers Went Crazy with the 2020 Mazda3
We said it before and we’ll say it again: the 2020 Mazda3 is a technical marvel; it’s a gift that keeps on giving. We’re one of the first in the ASEAN market to bring Mazda’s all-new compact through its paces on a road trip, but before then, we got to speak to its Program Manager.
Nissan Just Made a Golf Ball That Guarantees a Hole-in-One (w Video)
From ryokan slippers, Nissan is now taking its ProPilot autonomous driving tech to the golf course with this unique golf ball. Dubbed the ProPilot golf ball, it applies Nissan’s ProPilot 2.0 to a golf ball enabling them to move following a predefined route.
August 27, 2019
Review: 2019 Porsche Cayenne V6
When Porsche came up with the original Cayenne in 2002, most, if not all, saw it as an opportunistic cash grab—done to fill the company coffers and nothing to improve the brand positioning. Yet, in the 17 years since, the Cayenne slowly, but surely found its footing and its place in the Kingdom of Stuttgart. From an awkward mess from an unloved corporate stepmom, today, this all-new third-generation model is the product of Porsche’s continuous honing. It has, for all intents and purposes, truly made this two-ton SUV into an impeccable everyday sportscar that seats five.
These Will be the Toyotas You Will See at the 2020 Olympics
As a worldwide partner of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, Toyota Motor Corporation announced that they’ll be providing a full line-up of electrified vehicles, including unique versions of certain vehicles as well as vehicles developed specifically to support the Tokyo 2020 games. With this, the aim is to achieve the lowest emissions target level of any official fleet used at the Olympic and Paralympic Games ever.
YouTube Music is Newest Waze Audio Player Partner
Waze announces YouTube Music as their newest audio player partner giving drivers a new way to listen to music safely while driving.
The 2020 Mazda3 Received Recognition for Outstanding Front Visibility
The 2020 Mazda3’s Evolved KODO Design is known to be beautiful and evocative, but did you know it also contributes to the safety and security of children too? Well, Mazda’s new compact car received the Japan-based Kids Design Award for its outstanding front visibility, thereby protecting children from front blind spots.
MG Philippines is Now Offering Its Top-of-the-Line ZS for Less Than P 920,000
The Covenant Car Company, Inc. (TCCCI), the exclusive distributor of MG cars in the Philippines is offering its best-selling ZS crossover with either a low downpayment of just P 18,000 or a cash discount as much as P 80,000!
August 26, 2019
Peugeot Philippines Now Offers 24/7 Service
Peugeot Philippines has come up with an innovative aftersales service program that’ll delight busy bees and night owls out here: 24/7 service.
Volvo Philippines Launches Safe Roads Program
Volvo Philippines strengthens its advocacy for road safety as it launches the Safe Roads by Volvo program. By partnering with schools, Volvo PH aims to raise road safety awareness especially among school children, their parents or guardians, and other people in and around school premises.
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