September 4, 2019
The 2020 Nissan Juke Gets a Turbocharged 1.0-liter Engine
Well, will you look at that. After nearly a decade of being the sub-compact crossover’s funky offering, Nissan has introduced the all-new second-generation Juke. Like its predecessor, it continues the strikingly different looks but fuses it with much needed interior room and higher levels of performance and tech.
Filed Under:
Frankfurt International Motor Show,
News,
Nissan Juke,
Sub-Compact SUV
Honda BR-V, Brio Break 22 km/L in Fuel Economy Run
Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) put the refreshed BR-V and all-new Brio on a fuel economy run to see how much mileage they can squeeze out of their fuel tanks. In partnership with the Automobile Association of the Philippines (AAP) we now know efficient they can be.
Filed Under:
Honda BR-V,
Honda Brio,
News,
Sub-Compact,
Sub-Compact SUV
Geely Continues Its Rise in Fortune Global 500 List
Geely, the largest privately-owned automotive technology in China climbs up the illustrious Fortune Global 500 list, landing in 220th place this year. The result is a jump of 47 places from its 267th spot in 2018.
Filed Under:
Geely Corporate,
News
September 3, 2019
Veteran Auto Exec Joins Carousell PH as Head of Cars
Carousell Philippines, the leading classifieds marketplace in the country, announces the appointment of Karl Magsuci as the new head of its Cars business group.
Filed Under:
News,
PHL Auto Industry
25 Percent Discount on Genuine Parts Await Mitsubishi Owners Until October
Mitsubishi’s Road Ready Deals is back and with that, get 25 percent discount on genuine parts and 10 percent discount on labor for all models (except Xpander). The promo which runs today until October 29, 2019 makes the upkeep of Mitsubishi vehicles more affordable.
Filed Under:
Mitsubishi Corporate,
News,
Service
2019 Kia Forte GT vs 2019 Honda Civic RS Turbo
There is no greater cynic than a Honda Civic fanboy. Whether that has to do with the cult following of the 1990s Civic SiR, or because they happen to be better keyboard warriors is a debate best left for another day, but the fact of the matter is: they’ll defend their beloved compact, maybe to the death.
Filed Under:
Compact,
Driver's Seat,
Head-to-Head,
Honda Civic,
Kia Forte
Yup, the 2020 Toyota GR Supra Is a Sportscar*
The Manila Sports Car Club or MSCC, just updated “The List,” a rundown of eligible cars that can gain its owners entry into the exclusive club. You can scroll through the list for yourself, but this story focuses on one new entry: the 2020 GR Supra.
Filed Under:
News,
Sports Car,
Toyota Supra
Hyundai is Planning to Make An E-Scooter
Hyundai is planning to get into the electric scooter business real soon. With emphasis on first- and last-minute mobility in the future, the parent group of Hyundai and Kia came up with a prototype e-scooter that boasts rear-wheel drive, front and rear lights, and a high-capacity lithium battery.
Filed Under:
Electric Vehicles (EV),
Hyundai Corporate,
News,
Technology
HARI Foundation Continues to Help Marawi
Sustaining its commitment to contribute to nationwide efforts at rebuilding Marawi City, the HARI Foundation, Inc. (HFI), the corporate social responsibility arm of Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc., donated laptops and computers to Marawi City National High School and the City Schools Division of Marawi.
Filed Under:
CSR,
Hyundai Corporate,
News
September 2, 2019
These are the Complete Specs, Prices of the 2020 Toyota Corolla Altis
The 2020 Toyota Corolla Altis is inching towards its launch this September 9. After several websites were able to leak the prices and variants, we finally gotten hold of the full specs, too.
Filed Under:
Compact,
News,
Toyota Corolla
Motul 300V vs 8100: What's the Difference?
This is one of the most frequently asked question of any car owner. When it comes to picking the right Motul engine oil, which is better suited for my car: the 300V or 8100?
This is How Mazda Made Their Stock Speakers Sound Better than a Bose
Mazda prides itself at the attention to detail they’ve bestowed on the 2020 Mazda3. It’s come to a point where things like wipers and door hinges didn’t escape scrutiny. But one of their proudest achievements in the all-new Mazda3 is how their engineers managed to make the standard 8-speaker sound system sound better than its predecessor’s Bose system.
Filed Under:
Compact,
Feature,
Mazda 3,
Technology
Chevrolet Partners with SAIC on New Joint-Venture Plant for International Markets
The all-new Chevrolet Captiva starts production at a new joint-venture plant in Thailand that will serve both the Thai domestic market and other international markets, likely including the Philippines as well.
Filed Under:
Chevrolet Captiva,
Chevrolet Corporate,
News
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.
Filed Under:
BMW X6,
Frankfurt International Motor Show,
Luxury SUV,
News
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.
Filed Under:
McLaren Corporate,
News
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.
Filed Under:
CSR,
Foton Corporate,
News
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.
Filed Under:
Hyundai Corporate,
Hyundai Santa Fe,
Hyundai Starex,
News
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.
Filed Under:
CSR,
Ford Corporate,
News,
Safety
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.
Filed Under:
News,
Sports Sedan,
Subaru Levorg,
Subaru WRX,
Subaru WRX STI
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.
Filed Under:
Audi Corporate,
News,
Safety
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.
Filed Under:
Hyundai Corporate,
News
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.
Filed Under:
Events,
Motorsports,
News,
Toyota Vios Cup
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.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Hyundai Santa Fe,
Mid-sized SUV,
News
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.
Filed Under:
AVID,
News,
PHL Auto Industry
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.
Filed Under:
Compact,
Driver's Seat,
Mazda 3
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.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Isuzu D-Max,
Pick-Up
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.
Filed Under:
News,
Suzuki Corporate,
Toyota Corporate
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