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January 24, 2020

Toyota is Most Admired Auto Maker for 6th Straight Year

Toyota is the most admired motor vehicle company according to Fortune Magazine’s 2020 “World’s Most Admired Companies” list. This year marks the sixth consecutive year for the Japanese automaker to appear in the list. Fortune also recognized Toyota as number 30 among the Top 50 “All-Star” companies surveyed, which included companies from various industries.

United Asia Automotive Group (UAAGI) retained its position as one of the country’s top-selling car brands in 2019. This was revealed by President Rommel Sytin at their annual Dealers Appreciation Night.

The Return of the FX4 Headlines Change to the Philippine 2020 Ford Ranger Line-Up (w/ Specs)

Ford Philippines opens 2020 with the introduction of two new variants of its best-selling Ranger pickup truck. This brings the total available variants to 13—one of the widest in its segment. The two new variants launched are the FX4 in manual and automatic transmission guise.

Geely Automobile Holdings Limited continues to maintain its position as the best-selling Chinese auto brand globally since 2017. With cumulative sales that reached around 1,361,560 units in 2019, Geely Auto has retained its Sales Champion title for the third consecutive year.

Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI), the official distributor of Hyundai passenger cars and commercial vehicles ended the year strong with 2.9 percent growth in December 2019 or 3,163 units sold versus the same month last year.

Subaru PH Just Increased Their Prices, Then Threw in a Discount

Okay, Subaru hear me out. You said you wanted to shy away from heavy discounting this 2020, so what gives that barely 30 days into the new year, you’re going back to the same, old tune?

AC Motors together with the Ayala Foundation mobilized in carrying relief goods in a convoy of 30 vehicles from brands Volkswagen, Maxus, KTM, Honda, and Isuzu.

Photo courtesy of OLX Indonesia

Suzuki’s Ertiga-based SUV, the XL6 is inching towards a possible Philippine launch with news that it’ll be launched for the Indonesian market in the next few weeks, six months after its global debut.

Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) donated one Isuzu D-Max 4x4 LS MT to the Philippine Red Cross (PRC), Laguna Chapter for the mobilization of relief efforts due to the eruption of Taal Volcano.

Ford Philippines is offering discounts on parts and labor to customers of Ford dealerships in Luzon who have been affected by the recent Taal Volcano ashfall.

Carlos Sainz and his co-driver Lucas Cruz have won the Rally Dakar for the third time, having previously triumphed in 2010 and 2018. In doing so, they presented Mini with its fifth overall victory at the iconic endurance rally.

Toyota really thinks that they’ve got a car with street cred in the all-new A90 GR Supra. And because of that, they think it’s deserving a bit of your bedroom or living room space; for that, they’re giving away free limited-edition posters.

Subaru Reveals Plans to Improve Its All-Wheel Drive System and Offers Details on New Engine

At a technology briefing in Japan, Subaru Corporation laid down their future plans including one where their entire global line-up will be electrified in one form or another by the first half of 2030.

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars hit a historic annual sales record last year with deliveries rising 25 percent globally compared to 2018. A total of 5,152 cars were delivered in over 50 countries around the world.

Honda Philippines, Inc., the number one motorcycle manufacturer in the country, raises the bar in the scooter segment once again with the launch of the all-new AirBlade 150—a cutting-edge sporty automatic transmission bike that promises to make urban riding fun, comfortable, and stylish.

By and large, the Ford Everest re-wrote the mid-sized SUV rules. It didn’t become the segment’s best-seller, but it was, the best balanced of the lot. Not only did it offer looks, but it also offered performance, capability, comfort, and refinement in equal measure. That’s why it comes as a surprise that despite facing some stiff competition, Ford has opted to keep things well enough alone. Are they confident in having developed a “future-proof” SUV some five years back, or is this a case of them running out of fresh new ideas?

Since MG came under the distributorship of The Covenant Car Company, Inc. (TCCCI) in October 2018, the brand’s nationwide dealership network has experienced a rapid expansion. In just over a year, MG Philippines has opened a total of 18 dealerships throughout Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.

Subaru Corporation revealed the future direction of its technology development efforts, an opportune time given the automotive industry is facing increasing pressure to electrify their line-up.

UPDATED: Subaru PH Greets Chinese New Year with Discounts on Service, Parts, and Accessories

UPDATE: Due to unforeseen circumstances, this Chinese New Year promo is being postponed to a later date. (1/24).

In celebration of Chinese New Year, Motor Image Pilipinas is offering several aftersales service promos including discounts on parts, accessories, and labor.

In 2018, Toyota unveiled a Hilux tweaked by their go-fast department, Gazoo Racing. The Hilux GR Sport as it’s officially known did feature new handling bits and some aesthetics upgrades, but the stock drivetrain was, admittedly, a letdown. Two years later, Toyota has learned their mistake and is now giving the Hilux GR Sport a much-needed oomph with the help of a V6 engine.

In the perennial, “will they or won’t they” question regarding a next-generation Z car, it seems the latest answer from Nissan is now in the affirmative. Yes, there will be a next-generation Z car.

Nissan Philippines Starts 2020 with Discounts on Entire Line-Up

Nissan Philippines is flexing their muscle this 2020 with the “Power Deals” promo. Low downpayment promotions for financing transactions and cash discounts are up for grabs for the entire line-up starting today.

Last year, The Covenant Car Company surprised many by offering a subcompact sedan in the form of the MG 5. It was, for all intents and purposes, a compact car in both spec and price, yet offered pricing that slots it squarely in the sub-compact car class.

Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP), together with its dealer network is extending a special service campaign to all customers affected by the Taal Volcano ash fall last week.

Amidst the eruption of Taal Volcano, Waze is working closely with the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and several other media outfits on the relief efforts for the afflicted communities.

Mazda Philippines is Sneakily Previewing the 2020 MX-5

If you find yourself at The Powerplant Mall in Makati, you’re in for a treat. Mazda Philippines is sneakily previewing the 2020 MX-5 at their Mazda Premium event located at the South Court.

Taal’s ash got you down? Still have no time to wash your car? Well, don’t just wipe it off—it’s like rubbing glass and rock onto your car’s paint. Thankfully, there’s an easier solution, and best of all, it’s free; at least if you own a Hyundai vehicle.

The Hyundai Kona is Now a Guinness World Record Holder

The Hyundai Kona has earned its place in the Guinness World Records by breaking the world record for the highest altitude climb done in a fully electric vehicle or EV.

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January 24, 2020

Toyota is Most Admired Auto Maker for 6th Straight Year

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January 23, 2020

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Geely Ends 2019 as Best-Selling Chinese Car Brand in the World

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January 22, 2020

Subaru PH Just Increased Their Prices, Then Threw in a Discount

Kia Donates 10 K2500 Kargo Units for Taal Relief Efforts

Suzuki's Ertiga-based SUV Spied at Indonesian Assembly Plant

Isuzu Philippines Donates a D-Max to Help in Taal Relief Operations

Ford Philippines Offers 20 Percent Discount to Customers Affected by Taal Ashfall

Mini, Honda Triumph at World's Most Dangerous Race

Toyota's Giving Away Free GR Supra Posters!

January 21, 2020

Subaru Reveals Plans to Improve Its All-Wheel Drive System and Offers Details on New Engine

Rolls-Royce Posts Record Growth in 2019

Honda's P 109K AirBlade 150 is Designed for Manila's Stop-and-Go Traffic (w/ Video)

Review: 2020 Ford Everest 2.0L Bi-Turbo Titanium 4WD

MG Philippines Now 24 Dealers Strong

Subaru to Electrify Entire Line-Up in 10 Years

January 20, 2020

UPDATED: Subaru PH Greets Chinese New Year with Discounts on Service, Parts, and Accessories

Toyota Just Came Out with a 283-Horsepower Gazoo Racing Tweaked Hilux

Nissan's Next-Generation Z Car May Pack a Turbocharged V6

January 19, 2020

Nissan Philippines Starts 2020 with Discounts on Entire Line-Up

The P 450K MG 3 Could Re-Write the Sub-Compact Car Category

Toyota Extends 20 Percent Discount to Owners Affected by Taal Ash Fall

Waze Now Lists Donation Centers, Marks Closed Roads Due to Taal Eruption

January 18, 2020

Mazda Philippines is Sneakily Previewing the 2020 MX-5

Select Hyundai Dealers Will be Offering Free Car Washes For 2 Weekends

January 17, 2020

The Hyundai Kona is Now a Guinness World Record Holder