CarGuide.PH | Philippine Car News, Car Reviews, Car Prices

September 9, 2019

Nissan Soon to Rise in Bacoor, Cavite

Nissan in the Philippines together with LICA Auto Group have officially started construction on Bacoor City’s first Nissan Dealership in Molino. Bacoor City Councilor Alde Pagulayan joined executives from Nissan Philippines, and Tetra Sales & Services Inc. for the dealership’s groundbreaking ceremony.

Looking for a great way to jumpstart your business? Well, Foton Philippines’s Big AtTRUCKtion brings discounts, easy-to-avail financing, and PMS service bundles to help get you on your way.

After sitting on a platform that dates back two decades, Toyota is finally moving its sub-compact cars to a brand-new platform. Dubbed the GA-B platform, it’s expected to underpin the next-generation western market Yaris first, and other vehicles like the Vios in the near future.

MG Philippines to Battle Vios, City with MG 5

UPDATE: You can check the prices and variants here (9/13).

Less than a year after MG’s local distributorship was awarded to The Covenant Car Company, Inc., and following the launch of three innovative products, MG Philippines is launching its most significant offering yet: the MG 5 sub-compact sedan.

Porsche enters a new era as they formally introduce the Taycan—their first all-electric vehicle that offers typical Porsche performance with an atypical drivetrain.

A key figure in the ouster of Carlos Ghosn from Nissan is now embroiled in his own scandal. Reuters reports that Nissan’s Chief Executive Officer Hiroto Saikawa admits to have violated his own company’s internal procedures.

Jose Mari Chan isn’t the only one greeting the “ber” months. The long Christmas holiday has begun at Motor Image Pilipinas as well. The exclusive distributor of Subaru vehicles in Philippines now has special deals on the Subaru XV crossover.

Jaguar did it with their historic E-Type sports coupe, so what’s stopping Volkswagen to do the same with their Beetle? Announced at the Frankfurt International Motor Show, Volkswagen is now offering an electric conversion for the beloved bug using parts from other series production models.

Mazda Marks the Return of the Rotary Engine, Technically.

Your eyes aren’t deceiving you. This is the first modern Mazda to gain a rotary engine, well technically. See, it’s the company’s test bed for their own electric vehicle technology and one that can be speced with a rotary engine range extender.

After some teasing (and a missed opportunity to name it the e Honda), Honda has finally showed off the production version of its first all-electric vehicle: the Honda e. It doesn’t look that different from the prototype version, but that’s entirely the point. So what’s the big news here? The carmaker has finally confirmed the powertrain’s figures and range.

Test-drive the all-new Mazda3 and feel a deeper level of driving fulfillment as Mazda Philippines introduces its latest models for 2020 at the Mazda Premium Experience to be held this coming weekend, from Friday, September 6 to Sunday, September 8, 2019 at 9th Avenue, Bonifacio High Street, Taguig City.

Remember the Volkswagen Brasilia? The Beetle/Karmann Ghia-based hatchback that VW launched in the 1970s? Well, it looks like it’ll make a comeback in 2020 based on a teaser sketch released by the German automaker.

The rain did not stop the action at the third leg of the Toyota Vios Racing Festival this weekend, as racers from different classes and participating teams sped through the track of the Clark International Speedway with added challenge but heightened waku-doki spirit.

Hyundai is showing off the smallest member of the family with the all-new i10. Designed, developed, and made with European sensibilities in mind, the i10 is global in its reach sold in markets such as India (as the Grand i10 Nios). And while small, Hyundai says it’s full-featured hence its tagline of, “Go Big.”

Ford Philippines Responds to Viral Recall Notice Gone Wrong

On September 2, Alex Calleja wrote about a recall notice from Ford Philippines which seemed to be erroneously mailed to him. The recall, explained in detail covers the Takata airbags installed in the Ranger and Everest. Dated August 29, it was mailed to Mr. Calleja. There was just one hiccup: Calleja doesn’t own a Ranger or Everest.

After the introduction of the A-Class and B-Class, Auto Nation Group, the exclusive distributor of Mercedes-Benz completes the trifecta by introducing the new CLA four-door coupe. With just one variant, it costs P 700,000 more than its similarly-engined A-Class sibling.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

Search CarGuide.PH

Quick Links

September 9, 2019

Nissan Soon to Rise in Bacoor, Cavite

Ready to Jumpstart Your Business? Foton's Big AtTRUCKtion Can Help

This is Your First Look at the Upcoming All-New 2020 Yaris's Platform

September 6, 2019

MG Philippines to Battle Vios, City with MG 5

Porsche Enters a New Era with All-Electric Taycan

After Ghosn, Nissan CEO Finds Himself in Compliance Failure

The Subaru XV is Now Cheaper Than the Honda HR-V or Hyundai Tucson

The Original Volkswagen Bettle Can Now Do 150 km/h Thanks to Electric Power

September 5, 2019

Mazda Marks the Return of the Rotary Engine, Technically.

Honda's First-Ever EV is a 154-horsepower, 315 Nm of Torque Wonder

Test Drive the All-New Mazda3 This Weekend at BGC

Is the Volkswagen Brasilia Making a Comeback?

Rain-Soaked Track Adds to Vios Cup Round 3 Action

Hyundai's 2020 i10 Brings Full-Sized Tech Into Smallest Hatchback

September 4, 2019

Ford Philippines Responds to Viral Recall Notice Gone Wrong

The 2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class Blurs Style and Substance for P 3.19M (w/ Specs)

The 2020 Nissan Juke Gets a Turbocharged 1.0-liter Engine

Honda BR-V, Brio Break 22 km/L in Fuel Economy Run

Geely Continues Its Rise in Fortune Global 500 List

September 3, 2019

Veteran Auto Exec Joins Carousell PH as Head of Cars

25 Percent Discount on Genuine Parts Await Mitsubishi Owners Until October

2019 Kia Forte GT vs 2019 Honda Civic RS Turbo

Yup, the 2020 Toyota GR Supra Is a Sportscar*

Hyundai is Planning to Make An E-Scooter

HARI Foundation Continues to Help Marawi

September 2, 2019

These are the Complete Specs, Prices of the 2020 Toyota Corolla Altis

Motul 300V vs 8100: What's the Difference?

This is How Mazda Made Their Stock Speakers Sound Better than a Bose