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September 19, 2019

Here's the Refreshed 2020 Honda CR-V

Getting used to the CR-V’s styling? Well, that’s too bad because Honda just refreshed it for the 2020 model year. Launched first in the U.S., expect this refreshed compact crossover to roll out in international market including the Philippines sometime next year.

Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI) formally opened the latest addition to its growing commercial vehicle dealership network in the Philippines, right in the booming first class municipality of Baliwag, Bulacan.

Different month, same promo greet would-be buyers of the Ford Ranger, EcoSport, and Everest. Continuing their “Big Deal” promo, Ford Philippines’s big three come with straight cash discounts or all-in low downpayment options.

Reigning Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray has once again reached a new milestone as she continues to proudly raise our flag by becoming the first ever Filipino celebrity voice on Waze.

Yes, Isuzu Philippines Will be Launching a mu-X Boondock

Read the mu-X Boondock launch story here (9/29).

After coming up with a limited edition Boondock for the D-Max, it looks like Isuzu Philippines Corporation is ready to give the very same treatment to its mu-X. Launching at the end of this month is the first-ever mu-X Boondock.

By now, everyone recognizes Mitsubishi’s design as “anime-inspired.” Well, it looks like they’re taking things up at notch at the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show with their new small plug-in hybrid SUV concept.

Foton is a force to be reckoned with in the Philippine automotive industry. Now one of the top 10 best-selling brands in the country, the commercial vehicle specialist had a tough time when they started out 13 years ago.

One of the easiest criticisms you can level against any of the modern Toyota vehicles is its awful infotainment system. While it has basic functionality like MP3 playback, and Bluetooth hands-free/audio streaming, these AVT-sourced systems lack severely in smartphone connectivity.

If seven airbags weren’t enough, Hyundai Motor Group—the parent company behind Hyundai and Kia has found a way to squeeze at least one more with the announcement that they’ve been developing center side airbags.

Lexus Philippines Launches 2020 RX SUV, Including New Three-Row Variant at P 4.758M

After a month-long tease, Lexus is finally introducing the 2020 RX mid-sized luxury crossover, including the much-anticipated three-row RX L variant.

If you share no love for Bimmers, perhaps you’ve got a thing or two for Subies? Well, you’re in luck because also happening this weekend at the Bonifacio Global City is the annual Subaru Festival from Saturday, September 21 to Sunday, September 22 at the Amphitheater area.

This weekend, BMW returns to the Bonifacio Global City Activity Center for the annual BMW Xpo. From Friday, September 20 to Sunday, September 22, SMC Asia Car Distributors Corporation, the official importer and distributor of BMW will hold exciting event-only opportunities that come only once a year.

After the debut of its first all-electric vehicle, the Honda e, at the Frankfurt International Motor Show, Honda is announcing the next steps in its “Electric Vision” strategy.

What if Nissan made video gaming seats as well as cars? Well, wonder no more since the Japanese carmaker let their designers go wild in designing three car-inspired video gaming chairs.

A pack of lemmings, populists, brand loyalists—say what you want about people who gravitate towards the Toyota Vios, but the fact of the matter is: it is the country’s best-selling vehicle. The Vios, and by extension, Toyota has built a solid reputation centered around quality, durability, and reliability—adjectives that has made the default choice for the majority of the population. The question is, can it hold on to that crown?

Petron Assures of Adequate Oil Supply After Saudi Refinery Attack

Yesterday, the world woke up to the news that Saudi Arabia’s state-owned oil company, Aramco, suffered a drone attack which effectively halved the kingdom’s oil output overnight. Although the government there allayed fears of an oil price spike by drawing on their existing reserves, what could this possibly mean for the world’s oil prices and supply?

Patriot Tires is finally in the Philippines. The American-marketed tire brand specializes in SUV-centric applications that brings together functionality, reliability, and affordability.

Volvo Philippines is leveling up the premium car ownership by offering a 10-year (yes, that’s a decade) of free maintenance service and 10 years of free roadside assistance on the S90 and XC90.

Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc., the exclusive distributor of Hyundai vehicles in the Philippines isn’t taking the arrival of the Toyota Corolla Altis Hybrid sitting down. In fact, they’ve now thrown the gauntlet down in terms of fuel efficiency with its Ioniq Hybrid, achieving 1,956 kilometers of range with a single tank of fuel.

The 2020 MG 5 Sub-Compact Shames Compact Cars in Features (w/ Specs, Brochure)

The Covenant Car Company, Inc. (TCCI) is beefing up their MG line-up with their first foray into the highly competitive sub-compact car segment. Launched at the Cebu Auto Show, the MG 5 features class-leading size and packs class-exclusive features at a price that tops below P 940,000.

About a month after its debut in Thailand, The Covenant Car Company, Inc. (TCCCI), the exclusive distributor of Chevrolet vehicles in the Philippines brings in a new variant of its Colorado pickup truck: the Trail Boss.

In time for its seventh anniversary, Carousell, one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing classifieds, announced a successful migration from OLX for its Philippines business unit.

Barely three months into the market, Maxus Philippines is catering to one unserved need among families, especially those living with PWDs or the elderly with their new Assist package for their G10 MPV.

About a week ago, Hyundai showed off its new i10—their smallest car that comes packing with tech normally found in larger, more expensive cars. Their engineers wasted no time in coming up with a hotted up version and naturally, it falls under Hyundai’s sporty N Line: meet the i10 N Line.

Ford Philippines Shifts Attention Away from Market Share to Customer Satisfaction

PK Umashankar, or Uma as he prefers to be called, has his work cut out for him. Faced with softening sales at Ford Philippines, the new managing director isn’t not fazed. A mechanical engineer by education, and a customer service guy at heart, Uma won’t simply focus on chasing market share; instead, he’s looking to transform Ford into a customer-centric car company.

Remember BlackBerry? The smartphones with a crisp physical keyboard so good users were called “CrackBerry” at one point? The brand may have all but disappeared in the smartphone space, but they’re finding new life in Subarus.

The first 10 units of the rare Mazda MX-5 30th Anniversary Edition were received by their new owners during a simple ceremony held at the Mazda Premium Experience pavilion in Bonifacio High Street, Taguig City last Sunday. The keys of the limited-edition MX-5s were personally handed over by Tom Matano, the legendary designer of the iconic first-generation Mazda MX-5 NA, and Susumu Niinai, General Manager of the ASEAN Business Office, Mazda Motor Corporation.

Hino Motors Philippines has recently unveiled its newest facility aimed at delivering unparalleled support to its customers. The new Technical Support and Training Center (TSTC) is a 15,900-square-meter land area with a 5,800-square-meter floor area two-story building fully equipped with a service workshop, a technical training workshop, a parts warehouse, seminar rooms, and corporate offices.

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September 19, 2019

Here's the Refreshed 2020 Honda CR-V

Hyundai Opens Truck and Bus Dealership in Baliwag, Bulacan

Get the Ford Ranger XLT 4x2 for Just P 1.121M This Month

Catriona Gray Will Have You Lava Walking Because of Manila's Traffic

September 18, 2019

Yes, Isuzu Philippines Will be Launching a mu-X Boondock

Mitsubishi is Pushing Its Anime-Inspired Design to the Extreme

Foton Philippines Looks to Innovation, Filipino-Centric Products to Drive Growth

The Toyota Fortuner Finally Upgrades Its Infotainment System

Hyundai Will Cuddle You with Center Side Airbags

September 17, 2019

Lexus Philippines Launches 2020 RX SUV, Including New Three-Row Variant at P 4.758M

Share Your Subie Love at the Subaru Festival 2019

BMW Xpo 2019 Slated this September 20-22 at the BGC

Next-Generation Honda Jazz to Go Hybrid Only (At Least in Europe)

This is What Happens When Nissan Designs Video Gaming Seats Too

Review: 2019 Toyota Vios 1.5 G Prime

September 16, 2019

Petron Assures of Adequate Oil Supply After Saudi Refinery Attack

Patriot Tires is Now in the Philippines

Volvo Philippines Offering 10-Year Free Maintenance Service for a Limited Time

Hyundai Philippines Throws the Fuel Economy Gauntlet with the Ioniq Hybrid

September 13, 2019

The 2020 MG 5 Sub-Compact Shames Compact Cars in Features (w/ Specs, Brochure)

Chevrolet Philippines Adds Yet Another Lifestyle Pickup with the Colorado Trail Boss

Carousell Philippines Sees High Growth in Automotive Business Unit

Maxus Serves Elderly, PWDs with New Assist Package for G10 MPV (w/ Video)

The Hyundai i10 N Line is a Turbocharged Pocket Rocket

September 12, 2019

Ford Philippines Shifts Attention Away from Market Share to Customer Satisfaction

BlackBerry to Power Future Subaru Connectivity, Infotainment System

Mazda Philippines Turns Over First 10 Units of MX-5 30th Anniversary Edition

Hino Philippines Inaugurates New Technical Support and Training Center