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January 29, 2020

Nissan Remains the Philippines's Fastest Growing Car Brand

Nissan Philippines continues its momentum in 2019, finishing the year as the fastest growing brand yet again. For the entire 12-month period, the Japanese carmaker sold 42,694 units equating to a 22.2 percent growth. This is five times the auto industry’s growth last year.

Nissan's Ultimate Go-Anywhere Navara Gets Upgrades for Better Efficiency, Drivability

When Nissan launched a limited-edition, factory-beefed up Navara called the Navara Off-Roader AT32, it was quickly snapped up by European buyers. Well, no worries because building on the success of the previous model, here’s the newest go anywhere Navara: the 2020 Navara Off-Roader AT32.

Suzuki Philippines is now extending its support to all customers affected by the ash fall brought about by the Taal eruption that happened a few weeks ago.

Isuzu previewed their new Class 1 Modern PUV based off its recently launched Traviz light-duty truck. It was shown during the turnover of 30 brand-new modern PUVs to the Pangkalahatang Sanggunian Manila & Suburbs Drivers Association (Pasang-Masda), one of the country’s biggest transport groups.

Among all of MG Philippines’s initial product offerings—the MG ZS, MG6, and the MG RX5, the RX5 represents what is perhaps their boldest move. Competing in the compact SUV segment where desire can sometimes rule over reason, can their value-oriented positioning succeed in a segment where the Americans failed miserably, and where Japanese and Korean brands rule the roost?

Meet the New Face of Hyundai: BTS

Meet the newest global ambassadors of Hyundai: BTS. After spending a year as the global ambassador for Hyundai’s Palisade SUV, the K-Pop super group’s status has been elevated to be Hyundai’s global ambassador brand-wise.

Lexus looks to the future as they reveal luxury trends based on its most recent research. As part of their ongoing efforts to understand what luxury means to people, Toyota’s premium division commissioned a study of more than 3,200 Americans from Gen Z to Baby Boomers. The result of the study is very interesting.

In case you missed it, Ford Philippines re-introduced the FX4 last week. And if that’s not news enough on its own, they also refreshed the entire Ranger line-up this year. Now, while most of the attention has been on the obvious new features, here’s one that’s mind-blowingly simple, but life-changing for most motorists: a high-mount USB.

Prepare to possibly ditch those bulky charging cables in your EV soon as BMW is widening the pilot test for its inductive charging technology.

Looking for a great deal on a diesel-powered compact SUV? Well, how does a brand-new Mazda CX-5 AWD that is more affordable than a Honda CR-V Diesel sound?

From its background on the racetracks, and a strong following among enthusiasts, Subaru is now making a name for itself in one unlikely field: comfort. Indeed, modern Subarus don’t just offer commendable performance, but they tick off the requirements of every family looking for an attainable car upgrade.

Jaguar and Land Rover Ushers In Chinese New Year with Discounts Up to P 1M!

All British Cars (ABC), the sole authorized dealership of Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles, parts, and accessories in the Philippines, is slashing up to P 1 million off selected Jaguar and Land Rover models from now until February 9, 2020.

People are keen on finding out what the Chinese New Year beholds for them and the ways in which they can enhance their good fortune. An age old practice among the Chinese, Feng Shui is a popular custom that is believed to aid one attain favorable opportunities when done properly.

Kia is readying its own answer to the Ford EcoSport and Hyundai Venue. Made first for the Indian market, it’ll be making its worldwide debut (albeit in concept form) at the upcoming New Delhi Auto Expo this February.

The history-making VIN # 0001 of the first mid-engined Chevrolet Corvette was sold for a whopping USD 3 million (~ P 152.5 million) at the 49th Annual Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction.

Be One of the First to Test Drive the 2020 Ranger FX4 at the Ford Island Conquest

The launch of the Ford Ranger FX4 officially marks the kick-off of the Ford Island Conquest experiential event this year.

We understand—choosing the best and most affordable first car is one of the toughest decisions you’ll ever take. Never settle for less even for your first car because luxury and long-lasting quality can now be affordable. Check out three ways Volkswagen’s Santana AT makes owning the car of your dreams affordable and worth every penny.

The diminutive Suzuki Jimny may soon fall victim to Europe’s increasingly stringent emissions requirements. The carmaker confirmed that the mini-4x4 will be sold only in very limited numbers this year due to the new mandatory emissions reduction targets set to take effect from 2020 onwards.

Mazda Wants You to Be Creative As They Celebrate Their 100th Anniversary

Mazda is reaching a milestone this year. On exactly January 30, 2020, the Hiroshima-based carmaker will celebrate its 100th birthday.

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.

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January 29, 2020

Nissan Remains the Philippines's Fastest Growing Car Brand

January 28, 2020

Nissan's Ultimate Go-Anywhere Navara Gets Upgrades for Better Efficiency, Drivability

Suzuki Auto PH is Discounting Parts for Ash Fall Affected Customers

Isuzu Previews Traviz-Based Modern PUV

Review: 2020 MG RX5 1.5T Alpha

January 27, 2020

Meet the New Face of Hyundai: BTS

According to Lexus's Study, Luxury Will be About Experiences, Not Things

This Nifty New Feature in the 2020 Ranger Proves Ford Listens to Their Customers

Ditch Those Charging Cables, BMW is Now Doing Wireless Charging for Cars

The Mazda CX-5 Diesel is Now More Affordable than the Honda CR-V Diesel

4 Reasons That Show Subaru Loves Dogs

January 26, 2020

Jaguar and Land Rover Ushers In Chinese New Year with Discounts Up to P 1M!

Get Lucky This 2020 with These Car Buying Feng Shui Tips

Kia's Making Another SUV and This One's Smaller Than the Seltos

The World's First Chevrolet Corvette C8 Sold for P 152.5 Million

January 25, 2020

Be One of the First to Test Drive the 2020 Ranger FX4 at the Ford Island Conquest

3 Ways the Volkswagen Santana AT is Your Dream Car Made Real

Stricter Emissions Puts Doubts on Suzuki Jimny's Future

January 24, 2020

Mazda Wants You to Be Creative As They Celebrate Their 100th Anniversary

Toyota is Most Admired Auto Maker for 6th Straight Year

Foton PH Ends 2019 Among Top 10 Selling Car Brands, Looks to An Even Stronger 2020

January 23, 2020

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

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

Hyundai PH Sells More than 33K Vehicles in 2019

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