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November 8, 2019

Nissan Philippines Launches Own Financing Brand

Nissan has expanded its Nissan Finance program to enable more customers in the Philippines to own a Nissan vehicle. In partnership with East West Banking Corporation (EastWest), the sales finance program provides wholesale and retail financing options and loan facility products exclusively for Nissan customers in the Philippines.

The Toyota Vios XLE is Available with Zero, Yes, Zero Downpayment

Toyota Motor Philippines is launching its latest variant of its best-selling model, the Vios XLE with special offer bundles including a zero downpayment financing scheme. This is happening only at the Vios XLEnt Weekend Launch from November 8 to 9, 2019.

It’s going to be a busy month for Mitsubishi. After announcing plans to launch a 7-seater crossover based on the Xpander in Indonesia, the Japanese carmaker has formalized plans to launch the facelifted and updated Mirage and Mirage G4 as well.

Honda Cars Philippines is about to warp your sense of reality by introducing a new variant of its City sub-compact sedan, and get this: it’s an automatic variant that sells less than its manual transmission counterpart.

Mazda Philippines Just Teased the CX-30 Crossover

How’s this for a surprise: while it’s a given that we’ll be seeing the three-row CX-8 real soon, it seems Mazda Philippines is pulling yet another rabbit out of their magic hat: the CX-30.

Kia Philippines unboxes its entry into the sub-compact crossover category, the Seltos. Named after “Celtos,” the son of Hercules in Greek mythology, the Seltos slots below the Sportage and for that it starts at just P 1.098 million.

Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) brings the total number of Vios variants to eleven with the introduction of the Vios XLE. Slotting in-between the XE and E models, the XLE starts at just P 791,000 and for a limited time comes with bundled offers worth as much as P 100,000.

Borne out of passion to innovate how people listen to music, Morel Audio enters the Philippine market under the exclusive distributorship of MK2 Marketing.

Ford Philippines is aiming to expand ownership of the pickup truck among Filipino customers with exclusive offers for the Ranger XLS and XLT variants.

Ever wondered what an Aston Martin motorbike would look like? Wonder no more because here’s the AMB 001, a collaboration bike between Aston Martin and Brough Superior that’s literally an automotive art you can ride.

Chevron Philippines Inc. (CPI), marketer of the Caltex, announced the renewal of its alliance with one of the largest multi-brand dealership in the country, LICA Auto Group. This undertaking entitles all LICA Auto Group’s vehicle owners to discounts.

Philippines Takes Home Country Team Honors at Subaru Palm Challenge 2019

The Philippine team had a strong showing at the Last Palm Standing – the 18th Subaru Palm Challenge, bagging the Country Team honors in the process thanks to a combined time of 424 hours and 54 minutes.

Mitsubishi is adding a brand-new 7-seater MPV with crossover-like styling to its line-up. The new vehicle, likely based on the Xpander, “embodies the brand and crosses the characters of MPVs and SUVs.”

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:

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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November 8, 2019

Nissan Philippines Launches Own Financing Brand

November 7, 2019

The Toyota Vios XLE is Available with Zero, Yes, Zero Downpayment

Mitsubishi Mirage and Mirage G4 to Get Dynamic Shield Design for 2020

Going for a CVT is Now Cheaper Than a Stick with the Honda City 1.5 S

November 6, 2019

Mazda Philippines Just Teased the CX-30 Crossover

Kia Philippines Unboxes Seltos Crossover. Prices Start at P 1.098M (w/ Brochure)

Toyota Launches Well-Loaded Vios XLE Variant for Just P 791K

Morel Audio Enters Philippine Market

Ford Philippines Drops Ranger XLS's Price to Below P1-Million

Aston Martin's First Motorbike is a P 6-Million Rolling Piece of Art

Caltex and LICA Auto Group Extend Partnership

November 5, 2019

Philippines Takes Home Country Team Honors at Subaru Palm Challenge 2019

Mitsubishi is Building an Xpander-based SUV

The Honda CR-V Touring Gets You a P 107k Discount and Free Gas Too!

Meet Toyota's EcoSport Fighter: the Raize

SsangYong is Bringing in the All-New Korando and Refreshed Tivoli Real Soon

Our First Look at the 2020 Ford Bronco is This Baja Race Truck

Subaru Plans to Combat Boring with More GT Edition Variants

November 4, 2019

Will the P 2.190-million Peugeot 5008 SUV Spoil the Mazda CX-8's Party? (w/ Specs)

The Designer of Subaru WRX STI Transforms the Forester to the Forester GT Edition

Hyundai's Free PMS Offer on H-100 Light Truck Helps Keep Costs Down

Yes, The Philippines is Getting the Subaru Ascent

6 Filipinos Drop Out as Subaru Palm Challenge Enters Third Day

Review: 2019 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid

November 3, 2019

Ford Shows Off SYNC 4, Coming to Select Vehicles by Next Year

Philippine Team Still Complete at Start of Day 2 of Subaru Palm Challenge 2019

November 2, 2019

Suzuki Ertiga Scores 3 out 5 in Global NCAP Test

"Last Palm Standing," 18th Mediacorp Subaru Palm Challenge Kicks Off