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September 21, 2019

Subaru Expands STI Gallery

After renovating the shrine dedicated to everything STI last January, Subaru has announced that the STI Gallery has now been expanded. The shrine dedicated to Subaru Technica International is opening to the public starting this Saturday, September 21, 2019—perfect for those making the trek to the Tokyo Motor Show in October.

For Just P 77K, Ford Lets You Transform Your Ranger into Ranger Raptor

The Americans may not be getting the Ranger Raptor (at least for this generation), but Ford Performance is now offering after-purchase lift kits for the Ranger with the help of, who else but, Fox shocks.

In celebration of Volkswagen’s sixth anniversary in the Philippines, the carmaker is offering great anniversary deals on the Santana and Lavida models from today until the end of the month.

It’s truly a buyer’s market out there. If you find the Ford Explorer a bit too pedestrian, maybe it’s time to consider something from Dodge. Often forgotten by those wanting an American-style 7-seater SUV, the Durango comes with a hefty discount for a very limited time.

With the launch of the Mazda CX-30, there’s been a lot of confusion as to its positioning: will it or won’t it replace the CX-3? Though officially, the CX-3 lives on for now, we may have a clearer picture now for smaller markets such as the Philippines given that Mazda has finally revealed the prices of the CX-30 in its home market of Japan. And quite frankly, things don’t look so good for the CX-3.

Last month, Honda Cars Philippines launched a special edition of its best-selling City—the City 1.5 Sport CVT. If you held off purchasing one, you can actually avail of a special financing purchase which means you can drive one home with just a P 11,000 downpayment.

Toyota Motor Corporation says the Land Cruiser has achieved a new milestone: surpassing the 10 million cumulative global sales mark since the first model was launched. It’s only fitting that the Land Cruiser achieved this feat last August 31—68 years since the first-ever Toyota “Jeep BJ” was launched on August 1, 1951.

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.

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September 21, 2019

Subaru Expands STI Gallery

September 20, 2019

For Just P 77K, Ford Lets You Transform Your Ranger into Ranger Raptor

Volkswagen Philippines Celebrates Its 6th Birthday By Letting You Save

Holy Sh*t, Dodge Philippines Just Cut the Price of the Durango by P400k!

With the Pricing of the Mazda CX-30 Revealed, It Might Mean the End of the CX-3

Drive Home this Honda City with Just a P 11,000 Downpayment

The Toyota Land Cruiser Surpasses the 10-Million Unit Sales Mark

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