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November 27, 2019

Win An Audi A4, Q2, or Q5 by Simply Shopping at Power Plant Mall

The most wonderful time of the year is just around the corner. And Audi Philippines, together with Power Plant Mall, Rockwell Center Makati will make the coming season even more delightful as they set out to give the Audi A4 sedan; the Audi Q2, and the Audi Q5 SUV to lucky shoppers.

United Asia Auto Group, Inc. (UAAGI) formally announced the location of its first 12 dealerships for its new brand, Chery Auto which was formally launched today.

If you want to know what the best-selling diesel-powered car brand is in Japan, you’ll be surprised to know that it’s Mazda. And the carmaker has celebrated a very important milestone: it has sold more than 500,000 cars equipped with Skyactiv-D there.

Sojitz G Auto Philippines Corporation (SGAP), the official distributor of the Geely vehicles in the Philippines launches its own mobile service program while it is in the process of finalizing its nationwide dealership network.

Hyundai Motor Company today announced it has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Indonesian government to build its first manufacturing plant in the country.

Ford Philippines is returning into the full-sized van segment with its most spacious, intelligent, capable, and cost-efficient offering yet: the all-new, 15-seater Transit.

United Asia Automotive Group (UAAGI), the newly appointed exclusive distributor of Chery vehicles in the country wasted no time in revealing details about its all SUV line-up. With the official brand launch happening tonight, UAAGI ran a series of full-page ads in leading newspapers outlining their entire line-up and pricing.

The Mitsubishi Xpander is the Best Built Small MPV

The Mitsubishi Xpander is the best built entry-level MPV, and you don’t have to take our word for it; you can take J.D. Power’s. The result came out after J.D. Power released the results of its Initial Quality Study or IQS in Indonesia.

I’m not a part of Volkswagen’s product planning team, but if I were, I’d considering bringing in this: the Viloran MPV. It’s a full-blown luxury MPV built to battle the likes of Toyota Alphard and Kia Grand Carnival. Best of all, seeing it on our roads is really, really possible because it’s actually a joint development with SAIC—you know, the source of our Santana, Lavida, and Lamando cars.

While most people focused on the shiny new hybrid electric vehicles on display at Toyota’s first-ever HEV Drive Expo, and how they can help reduce emissions and dependency on fossil fuels, there’s one thing that escaped most people, including Ms. Earth Philippines who was the guest of honor: what’s going to happen to all these batteries when it’s time to scrap these cars?

I’ll let you in on a little secret: if you’re on the fence and can’t decide whether you should get the Subaru XV or the Forester, take my advice and go straight for the smaller, quirkier one. Sure, utility is a bit compromised here, but it more than makes up for it in other areas including better on-road dynamics.

The Nissan GT-R NISMO is Now Immortalized in LEGO

Here’s an interesting gift suggestion for all GT-R and NISMO fans out there: the first-ever LEGO set featuring Nissan’s supercar. Unveiled at Nissan’s headquarters in Yokohama, the 298-piece Nissan GT-R NISMO is part of LEGO’s Speed Champions line.

Honda finally pulls the wraps off the all-new, fifth-generation City sub-compact sedan in Thailand and with it brings a promise of re-imagining the segment by being “better in every dimension” and “delivering a value beyond everyone’s imagination.”

Buying a brand-new Subaru? Well, you’re in for a surprise because distributor Motor Image Pilipinas is clearing their older 2018 inventory and to do that, they’re offering their biggest discount yet with up to P 350,000 off selected models until December 31, 2019.

Kia Shows the Seltos's Aftermarket Potential with the X-Line Concepts (w/ 14 Photos)

Attention Seltos buyers, Kia is showing off the aftermarket potential of its new sub-compact crossover with a pair of vehicles called the Seltos X-Line Trail Attack and the Seltos X-Line Urban.

It sure looks like a beefed-up Veloster, but beneath this weird looking exterior could be Hyundai’s high-performance future. How high-performance? Well, it’s time to think supercar levels.

San Miguel Corporation has taken a major step in the area of sustainability by laying the first road made of recycled plastics in the country in Southern Luzon.

BYD Philippines first launched their S1 in 2017 to a crowded sub-compact SUV marketspace. Thus, it comes as no surprise that it simply got lost. Hoping to stand out this time, distributor Solar Transport & Automotive Resources Corporation thinks their revamped 2020 offering may have something unique to offer: pure electric drive.

The 2020 Accord is the latest Honda model to receive a perfect 5-star rating in a crash test conducted by the ASEAN NCAP.

Crossovers Are Now Niche as Car Buyers Move to Pick-Up Trucks, Mid-Sized SUVs

Whenever car launches happen, some journos are awestruck by the song-and-dance numbers that carmakers come up with; and since some numbers rival Cirque Du Soleil in their elaborateness, I guess that can’t be helped. Of course, for some of us who seek numbers, these presentations come across as being heavy on style, but light on substance.

Quick: what’s the most reliable car out there? If you’re thinking Toyota, you’re not far off, they’ve got a sizeable chunk in the Top 10 Most Reliable List. But you know what’s most impressive? A little two-door sportscar managed to beat them all. That’s right. For the 2020 Model Year, it’s the Mazda MX-5.

The Global NCAP is telling vehicle manufacturers to employ more standard driver assist technologies which could help in reducing the risk of road crashes. This was done at their latest “#StopTheCrash” initiative which is done in support of the United Nations Global Goals and Decade of Action for Road Safety.

Hyundai is showing off what its next-generation Tucson compact SUV could look like with the Vision T Plug-In Hybrid SUV Concept. The seventh model in a series of concepts from the Hyundai Design Center, it is a strong indication that the upcoming Tucson will finally carry the Sensuous Sportiness design concept.

Toyota Just Made a 302-Horsepower RAV4

Hey, Subaru. I hope you’re listening. Next time you’re thinking of making your Forester as mainstream as a Toyota RAV4, perhaps you should take a look at this: it’s a 302-horsepower version called the RAV4 Prime.

The Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) encourages all travelers to leave rudeness behind. With that, the government agency is embarking on a civility campaign called DisipliNAIA to combate unacceptable airport behavior.

Aston Martin enters the ultra-luxury SUV segment with the DBX. As the first SUV in the British brand’s 106-year history, the DBX is the product of an extensive development program that started in 2015. With that, it’s expected to bring both the versatility and indulgence expected of a luxury SUV with Aston Martin levels of performance.

MG is the Official Mobility Partner of the 30th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games and the 10th ASEAN Para Games which will be held in Manila this November to December 2019.

Mercedes-Benz isn’t the only premium brand holding a weekend sale this November 22-24, 2019. If you prefer something sportier, the folks at BMW may have the right car just for you.

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November 27, 2019

Win An Audi A4, Q2, or Q5 by Simply Shopping at Power Plant Mall

Chery to Open 12 Dealerships in the Next Few Months

Mazda is the Best-Selling Diesel Passenger Car Brand in Japan

Geely Philippines Now Offers Mobile Service, 24/7 Roadside Assistance

Hyundai to Manufacture Vehicles in Indonesia for ASEAN Markets

Ford Philippines Launches the P 2.3M Super-Sized Transit MPV

Chery Re-enters Philippine Market with a 1-Million Kilometer Warranty On Its Powertrain

November 26, 2019

The Mitsubishi Xpander is the Best Built Small MPV

Here's Something Volkswagen Philippines Should Consider Bringing In

Toyota Motor Philippines Has a Plan for All Those Hybrid Batteries

Want A Better Drive? Skip the Forester and Get the Subaru XV Instead

November 25, 2019

The Nissan GT-R NISMO is Now Immortalized in LEGO

The All-New 2020 Honda City Debuts Exclusively With Turbo Power (w/ 12 Photos)

Subaru Philippines is Now Offering Up to P 350k Discounts on Selected Models

November 24, 2019

Kia Shows the Seltos's Aftermarket Potential with the X-Line Concepts (w/ 14 Photos)

Hyundai Could Be Chasing After Supras With This 390-Horsepower Sportscar

Look: San Miguel Uses Old Plastic in Making Roads

BYD Philippines Makes Available the S1 All-Electric Vehicle (w/ Brochure)

With the Accord's 5-Star ASEAN NCAP Rating, Honda Makes the Safest Cars Around

November 21, 2019

Crossovers Are Now Niche as Car Buyers Move to Pick-Up Trucks, Mid-Sized SUVs

It's Sporty, It's Fun, and Now, It's Proven Reliable Too: Mazda MX-5 Tops Reliability Study

Global NCAP Pushes to Make Anti-lock Brakes Standard on Motorcycles

Hyundai Previews Next-Generation Tucson with the Vision T Concept

November 20, 2019

Toyota Just Made a 302-Horsepower RAV4

Travelers Encouraged to Leave Rudness Behind with MIAA's New Campaign

This is Aston Martin's First-Ever SUV: Meet the DBX

MG is the Official Mobility Partner for the 30th SEA Games

BMW Philippines to Offer As Much As P 2.5-Million Off at This Weekend's Holiday Deals