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January 13, 2020

This Nissan Navara Was an Impulse Buy That Transformed Into a 500,000-Kilometer Love Affair

For many people, a car is simply a means of traveling between places. For others it’s statement of style or prosperity. For Richard Hoar, an Australian-based 78-year-old wildlife photographer, it’s his home. Over the decades, his Nissan Navara has become Richard’s companion, a versatile and reliable vehicle that has accompanied him on his life journey.

For those lucky enough to watch U2 at their Tokyo show last month, they’ll be surprised to know that that the concert was partially powered by the hydrogen-fueled Toyota Mirai.

Five Mitsubishi dealerships have just signed on to become the first in the Philippines to offer the charging of Electric Vehicles (EVs) and Plug-In Hybrid Vehicles (PHEV) through a new showroom concept called, “Dendo Drive Station.”

Hyundai’s smallest crossover to date, the Venue, made an appearance at the Singapore Motor Show last week. It’s a hopeful sign that the Korean carmaker will bring its most affordable crossover to more ASEAN markets, including (fingers crossed) the Philippines.

Suzuki Philippines solidified its strong performance with a 21.17-percent increase in 2019. The consistent boost in sales was the realization of the company’s aggressive sales and marketing efforts throughout the year reflecting the performance of the Ertiga, Vitara, and Celerio.

Subaru and STI Come Up with Their Own "GT" Models in Japan

How’s this for a plot twist. Motor Image may have been the first one to come up with their own special GT Edition models like the Forester GT Edition and the Subaru XV GT Edition, but Subaru Corporation’s now doing the same.

1990s nostalgia kicks into high gear over at Honda’s display at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2020. Reviving the classic Civic Type R EK9, Honda Access has given it a contemporary makeover and a badass name: Civic Cyber Night Japan Cruiser 2020.

Is the Recent PH Price Increase of the Honda Civic Type R Indicative That a Third Batch is Coming?

Ushering in 2020, Honda Cars Philippines upped the price of the Civic Type R. From P 2.980 million, the hot hatch’s price goes up P 200,000 to P 3.180 million. With the refreshed model debuting at the Tokyo Auto Salon, could this price be indicative that Honda is ready to bring yet another batch of Civic Type Rs into the country?

Despite some hefty competition in the pickup truck segment, Ford Philippines says its Ranger saw full-year retail sales rising 27 percent to 14,759 units. This brings the brand’s full-year retail sales to 21,900 units.

At this year’s Tokyo Auto Salon, Mazda has finally released the first OE body kit for its CX-30 crossover. Known collectively as the “Signature Style” package, it’s designed to enhance the Mazda design ethos while giving it a bit of personal flair.

The all-new, second-generation Levorg is inching closer to production as Subaru showcased a version massaged by in-house tuner STI at the Tokyo Auto Salon.

This year, Motor Image is turning a new leaf in the Philippines, and will finally do away with aggressive discounting which have hurt its brand image somewhat. For 2020 onwards, the exclusive distributor of Subaru across 11 markets in Asia will instead focus on one aspect: safety.

Toyota finally pulled the covers off its high-performance GR Yaris—a homologation model born to win the FIA World Rally Championship. Learning from competing in the WRC, Toyota developed the GR Yaris together with Tommi Mäkinen and will be produced to a tune of at least 25,000 units over a 12-month period.

Toyota Starts Own Heritage Parts Program with Supra

After Mazda and Nissan got into the re-manufacture of parts for heritage cars, Toyota is now going to do the same, and the first one to benefit from Gazoo Racing’s Heritage Parts Project? The A70 and A80 Supra.

Motor Image Pilipinas, the exclusive distributor of Subaru vehicles in the Philippines has made a bold prediction regarding its sales this year. They project that thanks to a slew of new product introductions, sales will increase by 30 percent compared to 2019 levels.

Motor Image came out with a one-of-a-kind tuner special featuring the Forester SUV. The name? The Forester Ultimate Customized Kit Special or FUCKS Edition. No kidding.

Motor Image, the exclusive distributor of Subaru vehicles across 11 markets in Asia has confirmed: they are bringing the Forester e-BOXER to the Philippines. This move makes Subaru the first brand to offer a mainstream gasoline-electric hybrid SUV.

Nissan Executives Brought Down Ghosn Because of Possible Renault Merger

In Carlos Ghosn’s first press conference after fleeing Japan for Lebanon, he pointed the figure squarely at other Nissan executives for orchestrating his downfall while saying that all allegations against him for financial misconduct are untrue.

The Subaru Forester has made it to the list of the safest cars made for the year according to the European New Car Assessment Program or Euro NCAP. It was named the “Best in the Class Cars of 2019” in the Small Off-Road / MPV category.

Nissan’s ATTESA or Advanced Total Traction Engineering System for All-Terrain is famous for its application in the GT-R supercar among others. Well, the Japanese automaker just showed off its most direct successor and its name? e-4ORCE.

For all of Subaru’s advanced set of features—from its direct-injected Boxer engine to its EyeSight driver assist system most owners lament one thing: the lack of speed-sensing door locks. Well, the seemingly eternal wait is over as this feature’s finally coming to Subaru models starting with the 2020 Impreza.

Nissan to Continue Case Against Former Chairman Despite His Escape

Nissan has released an official statement after Carlos Ghosn’s escape to Lebanon without the knowledge of Japanese officials.

Hyundai is tired of being an industry follower and has decided that 2020 will be the start of their quest to become an industrial leader.

Today, Toyota revealed plans to build a prototype city of the future on a 71-hectare site at the base of Mt. Fuji in Japan. Called the Woven City, it will be a fully connected ecosystem powered by hydrogen fuel cells.

Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI), has strengthened its longtime partnership with one of the largest provincial bus companies in the country, Victory Liner, Inc. (VLI). HARI recently delivered 50 brand-new Hyundai Universe buses as part of the bus company’s upgrading program.

Didn’t get a brand-new Honda last December? Well, don’t worry since Honda Cars Philippines has extended its “Cheers for Deals” promo this January. The deals include the BR-V which drops its price to a tad above a million pesos making it even more affordable than the Mobilio RS!

Hyundai’s i10 is positioned to be the smallest member of their automotive family, but that didn’t stop the Korean automaker from coming up with a sedan sibling to keep it company. Ladies and gentlemen, meet the Hyundai Aura.

Nissans has built a reputation around its frigid cold air conditioning system, but its absorption of unwanted NVH? Not so much. Well, all that’s going to change thanks to this new breakthrough material developed by the company.

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January 13, 2020

This Nissan Navara Was an Impulse Buy That Transformed Into a 500,000-Kilometer Love Affair

Four Toyota Mirais Partially Powered U2's Concert in Japan

Mitsubishi Philippines to Introduce Outlander PHEV and Set to Install EV Charging Stations at Dealerships

Hyundai Philippines Should Bring in the Venue Small SUV

Suzuki Philippines Sales Increase 21.17 Percent in 2019

January 12, 2020

Subaru and STI Come Up with Their Own "GT" Models in Japan

The Honda Civic Cyber Night Japan Cruiser 2020 Re-imagines the EK9 Type R for the Modern Era

January 10, 2020

Is the Recent PH Price Increase of the Honda Civic Type R Indicative That a Third Batch is Coming?

68 Percent of Ford Philippines's 2019 Sales is Because the Ranger

The 2020 Mazda CX-30's OE Body Kit Starts at P 160K in Japan

Upcoming Subaru Levorg to Debut Electronic Dampers, Driver Mode Selector

Subaru Philippines to Veer Away from Heavy Discounting, to Focus on Brand Strength to Sell

The Toyota GR Yaris is a 272-horsepower Rally Car for the Road (w/ Specs, Video)

January 9, 2020

Toyota Starts Own Heritage Parts Program with Supra

Subaru Predicts 30 Percent Increase in Sales Thanks to New Models Including the 7-Seater Evoltis and More GT Edition Models

Here's the Subaru Forester Ultimate Customized Kit Special

It's Confirmed: Subaru is Bringing the Forester e-BOXER to the Philippines

January 8, 2020

Nissan Executives Brought Down Ghosn Because of Possible Renault Merger

Subaru Forester is Safest Small SUV Tested in 2019

Nissan's e-4ORCE is the Spiritual Successor to the GT-R's ATTESA All-Wheel Drive System

The Refreshed 2020 Impreza Finally Gets One Feature That Subaru Owners Really, Really, Really Want

January 7, 2020

Nissan to Continue Case Against Former Chairman Despite His Escape

Hyundai Confirms Hybrid Version of Santa Fe and Tucson are Coming

Tired of Building Cars, Toyota Will Now Build a City

Victory Liner Continues Fleet Modernization with 50 New Hyundai Buses

The Honda BR-V is Cheaper Than the Mobilio This Month

The All-New 2020 Aura Could Be a Replacement for the Hyundai Eon

Future Nissans Will Be Quieter Than Ever Thanks to This New Material