November 5, 2019
The Honda CR-V Touring Gets You a P 107k Discount and Free Gas Too!
Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) announces an early Christmas promotion entitled Cheers for Deals. The promo covers the City, BR-V, CR-V, Brio and Civic with the following cash discounts and low downpayment offers:
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Honda BR-V,
Honda Brio,
Honda City,
Honda Corporate,
Honda CR-V,
News
Meet Toyota's EcoSport Fighter: the Raize
If the Rush is a bit too family-looking for you, perhaps we can interest you in Toyota’s newest offering: the Raize. Like the Copen, the Raize is produced by affiliate company Daihatsu, but manages to include input from Toyota, particularly with its platform.
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News,
Sub-Compact SUV,
Toyota Raize
SsangYong is Bringing in the All-New Korando and Refreshed Tivoli Real Soon
SsangYong Philippines is launching two new crossovers real soon. Teased via a series of videos, the Korean SUV specialist is set to launch the all-new, fourth-generation Korando compact crossover and the refreshed Tivoli sub-compact crossover, both for the 2020 model year.
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Compact SUV,
News,
SsangYong Korando,
SsangYong Tivoli,
Sub-Compact SUV
Our First Look at the 2020 Ford Bronco is This Baja Race Truck
With a Spring 2020 launch date, Ford is starting to tease its upcoming Ranger-based Bronco SUV. The latest one is this: the race-inspired Bronco R prototype.
Filed Under:
Ford Bronco,
Mid-sized SUV,
Motorsports,
News
Subaru Plans to Combat Boring with More GT Edition Variants
Motor Image wants to combat boring by launching even more GT Edition variants of its popular models. After the Subaru XV, and now the Forester getting GT Editions, soon, the Levorg and Impreza will join them in receiving the same sporty treatment.
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News,
Subaru Corporate,
Subaru Impreza,
Subaru Levorg
November 4, 2019
Will the P 2.190-million Peugeot 5008 SUV Spoil the Mazda CX-8's Party? (w/ Specs)
After bringing in a more affordable version of its five-seater 3008 SUV, Peugeot Philippines is now doing the same for its 7-seater SUV, the 5008. Now sourced from a Peugeot joint-venture plant in Malaysia, the 2020 5008 SUV basically costs a million pesos less than before.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Mid-sized SUV,
News,
Peugeot 5008
The Designer of Subaru WRX STI Transforms the Forester to the Forester GT Edition
Motor Image, the exclusive distributor of Subaru vehicles across eight countries, including the Philippines, unveiled the newest addition to its sporty GT Edition models: the Forester GT Edition. Set for a formal market introduction in Taiwan next month, the Forester GT Edition will arrive in the Philippines by the first quarter of 2020.
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Compact SUV,
News,
Subaru Forester
Hyundai's Free PMS Offer on H-100 Light Truck Helps Keep Costs Down
Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI) introduces another exciting offering for Filipino entrepreneurs who would like to move their businesses forward and increase profitability with the “Super Sais” promo.
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Hyundai Corporate,
Hyundai H-100,
News
Yes, The Philippines is Getting the Subaru Ascent
The Ford Explorer and Mazda CX-9 better watch out: Motor Image Pilipinas is bringing in the three-row Subaru Ascent. Two years after its global debut at the L.A. Auto Show, and the subsequent pronouncements from the Japanese automaker that it’s “for the North American market only” that followed, the largest Subaru ever made is finally making it to the Philippines.
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Mid-sized SUV,
News,
Subaru Ascent
6 Filipinos Drop Out as Subaru Palm Challenge Enters Third Day
Fatigue set in as the Last Palm Standing – Mediacorp Subaru Palm Challenge entered the third day in Singapore. A total of 55 individuals are still standing (as of 7 AM today), with 345 dropping out during the night of the second day.
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Events,
News,
Subaru Challenge
Review: 2019 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid
Hybrids are commonly associated with manufacturers like Toyota, and that’s understandable because the Prius is the world’s best-selling hybrid and is the official poster child of environmentally-conscious motoring. That said, some don’t want to drive a Prius, and that’s understandable. It’s weird-looking, and at least in the Philippines, priced like an executive sedan. Enter the Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid—a car that says it’ll do everything the Prius can do. But the question is, can it do things better?
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Compact,
Driver's Seat,
Hyundai Ioniq
November 3, 2019
Ford Shows Off SYNC 4, Coming to Select Vehicles by Next Year
Ford previewed the next-generation of its SYNC communications and entertainment system, which is faster, easier, and simpler than ever to use.
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Ford Corporate,
News,
Technology
Philippine Team Still Complete at Start of Day 2 of Subaru Palm Challenge 2019
The Philippine team continued strong as Day 2 of the 18th Subaru Palm Challenge rolled in at Ngee Ann City, Singapore. During the opening, humidity was the main challenge as well as the sweltering heat, with the temperature soaring past 34 degrees Celsius.
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Events,
News,
Subaru Challenge
November 2, 2019
Suzuki Ertiga Scores 3 out 5 in Global NCAP Test
Suzuki’s 7-seater MPV, the Ertiga scored a passing 3 out of 5 stars for crash safety at the latest Global New Car Assessment or NCAP tests.
Filed Under:
Entry-Level MPV,
NCAP,
News,
Safety,
Suzuki Ertiga
"Last Palm Standing," 18th Mediacorp Subaru Palm Challenge Kicks Off
Amidst the high temperatures and unforgiving humidity, four hundred individuals are all vying for a brand-new Subaru automobile in the 18th edition of the Mediacorp Subaru Palm Challenge. Officially titled, “Last Palm Standing,” its one of Asia’s toughest endurance competitions.
Filed Under:
Events,
News,
Subaru Challenge
October 31, 2019
Suzuki Philippines Posts 19 Percent Growth for First 9 Months of 2019
Consistent with its strong performance for the first two quarters of the year, Suzuki Philippines (SPH) finishes the third quarter with positive growth yet again, enabling the company to post 19 percent sales growth for the first nine months of the year over the same period in 2018.
Filed Under:
News,
PHL Auto Industry,
Suzuki Corporate
The Nissan Navara is Now the Philippines's Best-Selling Pick-up Truck
Nissan has posted record monthly sales in the Philippines with an all-time high of 4,768 units sold in September. This achievement strengthened the brand’s top-three position among members of the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines (CAMPI).
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News,
Nissan Corporate,
Nissan Navara,
PHL Auto Industry,
Pick-Up
Is Ford Philippines Bringing in the Transit MPV?
Is Ford Philippines finally bringing in a full-sized MPV to battle the likes of the Toyota Hiace Super Grandia and Hyundai Grand Starex? It seems so based on a teaser they’ve sent us for a product launch happening at the end of November.
Filed Under:
Ford Transit,
Luxury MPV,
News,
Rumors
Fiat Chrysler Confirms Merger Talks with Peugeot Citroen
After Nissan blocked a potential merger with Renault, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles or FCA seems to have found a potential new partner: PSA. After reports on a potential business combination emerged, FCA has confirmed that talks are underway with the parent company of Peugeot, Citroen, and Opel.
Filed Under:
Chrysler Corporate,
News,
Peugeot Corporate
October 30, 2019
Yes, You Can Order the P 9.92-Million Toyota GR Supra GT4 Racecar
If you find the Toyota Vios Race Car a bit too tame, why don’t you consider a Toyota several notches higher? After showing off the GR Supra GT4 racecar last July, Toyota Gazoo has finally revealed its final specs and eye-watering price. Oh, and yes, you can buy it even from the Philippines.
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Motorsports,
News,
Sports Car,
Toyota Supra
Honda's Driver Assist Technology Isn't at Odds with Their Sporty Positioning
Ever since Honda’s founding 71 years ago, they’ve committed to deliver new values for mobility through their broad range of products from motorcycles, power products, automobiles and even jets. Today, with their 2030 Vision as a guide, Honda aims to continue doing just that, but now adding the “joy of expanding their life’s potential” as an additional guiding ethos.
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Feature,
Honda Corporate,
Safety,
Technology
Three New Recalls Hit Subaru XV, Impreza, and Forester Models
Attention Impreza, XV, and Forester owners: Subaru has just confirmed that three new recalls affect these three best-selling vehicles in the Philippines, and that Motor Image Pilipinas is working closely with Subaru Corporation of Japan to assist all affected customers.
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News,
Recall,
Safety,
Subaru Forester,
Subaru Impreza,
Subaru XV
Nissan Philippines Opens Its Largest Service Center in Cebu
Nissan Philippines inaugurated its Nissan Service Center in Cebu, as part of their commitment to delivering excellent and reliable after sales services for customers across the country.
Filed Under:
Dealerships,
News,
Nissan Corporate
Honda's Unconventional Hybrid System Has a One-Speed Gearbox (w/ Video)
Gasoline-electric hybrids are typically known for one thing: environmentally-conscious motoring. With that, expect sky-high fuel mileage and low tailpipe emissions at the expense of a sordid driving experience. Luckily for enthusiasts, Honda realized that the typical hybrid solution also didn’t fit well with their sporty nature. And so, they’ve developed this: the Sports Hybrid Intelligent Multi-Mode Drive or Sports Hybrid i-MMD.
Filed Under:
Engines,
Feature,
Honda Corporate,
Honda CR-V,
Honda Insight,
Honda Jazz,
Technology
October 29, 2019
Is the End Near for the Internal Combustion Engine? Not So Says Mazda
With Mazda now joining the Electric Vehicle bandwagon with the MX-30, is the era of the Internal Combustion Engine or ICE finally over? Not so fast, according to Hidetoshi Kudo, Executive Officer in charge of R&D Administration, Product Strategy, and Technical Research Center.
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Engines,
Feature,
Mazda Corporate,
Technology
Chevrolet is Dead in Indonesia
General Motors, the parent company of Chevrolet will cease vehicle sales in the Indonesian market by the end of March 2020. This was revealed by Hector Villarreal, President of GM Southeast Asia after a comprehensive review of potential future business plans for GM Indonesia.
Filed Under:
Chevrolet Corporate,
News
Hino's Modern Jeepneys Complies with DOTr Standards
Hino Motors Philippines (HMP), an active participant in the government’s Public Utility Vehicle (PUV) Modernization Program, was granted by the Department of Transportation (DOTr) the Certificate of Compliance (CoC) for its Hino Eco Class PUV units for Class 2 and Class 3 variants.
Filed Under:
Hino Corporate,
News,
PUV Modernization
MINI Opens in Pampanga
Mini Philippines and Laus Group, the newly authorized distributor of Mini cars in the Philippines, today opened the doors of a brand new 300-square feet Mini showroom at Laus Group Event Centre Boulevard, in the Laus Group Complex, in the City of San Fernando, Pampanga. This is the first Mini showroom outside of Metro Manila and in North Luzon, as well as the first Mini dealership for Laus Group, operated by Iconic Automobile Enterprise Inc. The showroom provides full sales and aftersales facilities, and serves as a key touchpoint for customers to engage with the brand throughout their car ownership journey.
Filed Under:
Dealerships,
MINI Corporate,
News
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