Auto Asia—the brand concept that combines Korean specialist, SsangYong and China’s largest automobile group, Changan under one roof opens its first showroom in Metro Manila.
December 9, 2019
SsangYong and Changan Open Their First Dealership in Metro Manila
Auto Asia—the brand concept that combines Korean specialist, SsangYong and China’s largest automobile group, Changan under one roof opens its first showroom in Metro Manila.
Give Yourself the Gift of Hyundai Peace of Mind This Holiday Season
Christmas season can be stressful – rushing to buy the gifts for everyone (and hoping you haven’t forgotten anyone on your list), going through heavy traffic for a holiday get-together (along with the dreaded holiday weight gain). In all this madness, Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI) is offering the gift of peace of mind through worry-free ownership with its 5-year free Preventive Maintenance Service (PMS) and 5-year unlimited mileage warranty.
Review: 2020 Honda Accord EL Turbo
By most accounts, the Accord is starting its slow descent towards automotive purgatory. Flanked by competition such as the Camry and the Mazda6, Honda’s once celebrated executive sedan is now outperformed, outvalued, and as a result, outsold by the competition (and this isn’t taking into consideration the proliferation of mid-sized SUVs, too). However, instead of taking its fate lying down (hello, Altima and Legacy), Honda has come up with this: the tenth-generation Accord. The question now is: is it a siren song that lures buyers back, or is it a memorial for a dead car rolling?
The Chevrolet Suburban Receives Its Own Hollywood Walk of Fame Star
The Chevrolet Suburban became the first vehicle ever to receive its own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, recognizing the SUV’s 67-year career in Hollywood film and television.
Nissan's Having Some Trouble Selling The Ultra-Limited GT-R50 by Italdesign
It looks like Nissan’s having difficulty looking for billionaires who’re willing to fork out 990,000 Euros (~ P 60 million) for an Italian bodied GT-R. A year after it was previewed, there’s still remaining stocks for the ultra-limited 50-unit run.
Isuzu to Open in Bacoor City Soon
Isuzu Philippines Corporation will be opening in Bacoor City soon after they’ve formally broken ground on the newest location of a 3S dealership southwest of Metro Manila.
Jaguar Introduces Sexed Up F-Type to the World
Jaguar’s stunning two-door sportscar, the F-Type receives a substantial refresh for the 2021 model year that sees new styling tweaks, better interior materials, and most important of all, enhanced handling prowess.
December 6, 2019
The Toyota RAV4 is the Japan Car of the Year 2019-2020
The Japanese press has spoken and they have chosen the 2019 Toyota RAV4 as the Japan Car of the Year (JCOTY) 2019-2020.
Vehicle Importers Say Year-to-Date Sales Still Down 3.3 Percent
The Association of Vehicle Importers and Distributors, Inc. (AVID) began the fourth quarter of 2019 with 7,320 units sold in October equivalent to a 5 percent gain versus the 7,000 units sold the previous month. Despite a slight dip of 3 percent or 71,396 units sold year-to-date (YTD) in October compared to the same period last year, AVID is optimistic that the auto industry’s performance will make headway in the last two months of the year.
Honda Just Shoved a Civic Type R Engine Into an Isuzu Trooper
Before the big crossover craze, Honda and its luxury division, Acura, relied on a rather left-field choice to provide them with an SUV for the US market: Isuzu. The result is the Acura SLX, which is in turn, a more upscale Honda Passport, which is basically a re-badged Isuzu Trooper. You still follow?
Mitsubishi Philippines Announces Recall of Xpander MPVs
Mitsubishi Motors Philippines has announced a recall of Xpander MPV units purchased from May 2018 to October 22, 2019 due to a defective fuel pump installed in them. The recall has been officialized after the carmaker identified the models affected.
2019 Isuzu Traviz vs Mitsubishi L300 vs Hyundai H-100 vs Kia K2500
Future Fords Will Use Parts Made from Coffee Beans
Ford and McDonald’s will soon be giving vehicles a caffeine boost by using part of a familiar staple in the morning routine, coffee beans, in vehicle parts such as headlamp housing.
December 5, 2019
Isuzu Opens in Calapan, Oriental Mindoro
Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) continues to expand its retail presence in Luzon by adding Isuzu Calapan to its growing list of Isuzu dealerships across the country.
Get the Honda Civic 1.8 S for Just P 1.065-Million This Christmas
Still don’t know what to get this Christmas? How about a brand-new Honda? Honda Cars Philippines is announcing an extension of its Cheers for Deals promo. The promo covers the City, BR-V, CR-V, Brio and Civic with the following cash discounts and low downpayment offers:
Have Kids? The 2019 Subaru Forester Offers the Best Protection Available in Its Class
The 2019 Subaru Forester scored a maximum five-star safety rating at its European New Car Assessment Program or NCAP test. Tested with the e-BOXER powertrain, the compact SUV’s high scores reconfirm the performance of the Subaru Global Platform which is designed to exceed all global safety tests up until 2025.
December 4, 2019
McLaren Automotive Confirms Entry into Philippine Market
After all the speculations and rumors, it can finally be said: McLaren is finally coming to the Philippines. This was revealed by no less than McLaren Automotive CEO Mike Flewitt in a meeting with journalists in Detroit.
Land Rover PH Reveals That the All-New 2020 Defender Will Set You Back P 6.090-Million (w/ Ordering Guide)
Coventry Motors Corporation (CMC), the exclusive distributor of Jaguar and Land Rover in the Philippines has announced that order books for the much-awaited all-new 2020 Defender are now open. Following this announcement, CMC has also revealed the preliminary specs and pricing of this new age icon.
2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport Loses 3rd Row Seats, Adds Value at P 4.490-Million (w/ Specs)
Coventry Motors Corporation (CMC), the exclusive Philippine distributor of Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles, today unveiled the new 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport—a refresh of Land Rover’s best-selling compact SUV.
Nissan to Step Away from "Unachievable Targets"; Focus on People and Products Under New CEO
After one shocking corporate scandal after another, Nissan hopes to have a more stable 2020 (and beyond) under the helm of their newly-installed Chief Executive Officer, Makoto Uchida. The CEO who was promoted to the top post in the Japanese carmaker effective December 1 laid down plans for increased respect, transparency, and trust.
Get to Try Out the Mazda CX-30, CX-8 This Weekend at BGC
Mazda Philippines’s two all-new crossovers make their public test drive debut this December 6 to 8 at the Bonifacio High Street Big Bear Oval. The 2020 Mazda CX-30 compact crossover and the all-new 2020 Mazda CX-8 three-row crossover head the expanded CX family lineup of premium, stylish and dynamic crossovers this coming weekend in a display and test drive activity designed to let customers learn and experience the next generation Mazda Premium.
Dongfeng Opens in Isabela Province
Pilipinas Autogroup, Inc. (PAI) announces the opening of its Dongfeng Isabela showroom and service center. Auto Ten Trade and Services owns and operates the Dongfeng Isabela dealership located at Barangay Taringsing, Cordon, Isabela.
Hyundai Opens Truck and Bus Dealership in Cainta
Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. or HARI opened the newest location of its dedicated Hyundai Trucks and Buses dealership in Cainta, Rizal (HTB-Cainta) recently.
December 3, 2019
The 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC Isn't Intimidating to Drive At All
P 4.290-million—that’s more money than I’ll make in a lifetime, barring winning the lottery, of course. It’s also the starting price of the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC which makes it, to a huge part of the population, ridiculously expensive. Since it’s basically my future retirement fund on wheels, understandably, I had some hesitation of driving it during peak traffic. But you know what I’ve learned? Man, it’s not as intimidating as you think.
Mitsubishi Opens New Dealership in Mactan
Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) together with Fast Autoworld Philippines Corporation (FAPC) recently inaugurated its latest dealership in Mactan, Cebu.
Go Big With as Much as P 145k Off a Brand-New Nissan
The holiday season is set to be merrier as Nissan in the Philippines is giving customers big offerings through the GoBig promo.
The Toyota GR Supra is the Best Sportscar...in Germany
Well, well, well…how’s this for a surprise. Despite being practically twins underneath, the Toyota GR Supra aka A90 aka the “Zupra” managed to beat its BMW twin to become the best sportscar. The most interesting twist? This award was given by Germans.
December 2, 2019
Gas Up at Petron, Get Free Jollibee Fries or Fuel Discounts
Two leading Filipino brands, Petron and Jollibee, have partnered to make journeys more rewarding with their ‘Drive For Joy’ promo. Running from today to January 31, 2020, the promo is offered at more than 300 Jollibee drive thru stores and more than 700 Petron service stations nationwide.
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