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January 30, 2020

Toyota Philippines Kicks Off Football for Tomorrow Program


Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) has officially kicked-off its mission to find, train and mentor the country’s future football stars.

Hyundai Opens Angeles Dealership


Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc., opened its newest full-service passenger car (PC) dealership in Angeles City, Pampanga.

Watch the 2020 Nissan GT-R NISMO Smash the Tsukuba Circuit Record for Production Cars


The 2020 Nissan GT-R NISMO broke the lap record on the Tsubuka Circuit last December. Driven by Tsugio Matsuda, the 600-horsepower factory-tuned sportscar smashed the existing production car track record by setting a time of 59.3 seconds.

January 29, 2020

Geely Philippines to Open 15 Dealerships in 2020


Sojitz G Auto Philippines will embark on an aggressive expansion this year to bring their Geely brand to more locations nationwide.

The Blaupunkt BP 7.1 Dash Cam Watches Your Driving Like It Does Your Car


Dashcams are now dime a dozen—coming in all shapes and sizes, prices and features. So what sets the Blaupunkt BP 7.1 from the rest? Well, it keeps an eye out not just on your car, but on your driving as well.

The Only Batch of Leaf-Spring Equipped Navaras Will Service Your Nissan Where You Want It


Nissan Philippines launches its “Service on Wheels,” a mobile solution that delivers scheduled onsite aftersales services and repairs, such as house calls or service caravans. This is to provide Nissan customers excellent vehicle car and services to more customers outside of their authorized service centers.

Toyota Motor Philippines Ruled 9 Auto Segments in 2019 for 18th Straight Triple Crown


Toyota Motor Philippines sold 162,011 units in 2019 making it the dominant number one automaker in the country with a 39.5 percent market share. The carmaker also secured the number one spot as the country’s best-selling passenger car brand and best-selling commercial vehicle brand. This allowed Toyota to secure their 18th straight Triple Crown.

This is Why You Should Never Ride with Your Feet Up a Car's Dashboard


Car guys always hate it when their front passengers put up their feet on the dashboard. Well, aside from looking unsightly and disguisting, there’s now a more important reason not to do that: it’s unsafe.

Toyota Motor Philippines Donates P 2M for Families Displaced by Taal Eruption


To help families affected by the recent Taal volcano eruption, local automotive leader Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) and its media partners have pledged P 2 million as aid for evacuees in regional relief centers in Batangas and Laguna province.

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.

January 28, 2020

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 Auto PH is Discounting Parts for Ash Fall Affected Customers


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 Previews Traviz-Based Modern PUV


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.

Review: 2020 MG RX5 1.5T Alpha


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?

January 27, 2020

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.

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


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.

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


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.

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


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

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


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?

4 Reasons That Show Subaru Loves Dogs


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.

January 26, 2020

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.

Get Lucky This 2020 with These Car Buying Feng Shui Tips


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


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


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.

January 25, 2020

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.

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


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.

Stricter Emissions Puts Doubts on Suzuki Jimny's Future


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.

January 24, 2020

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.