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February 6, 2020

Mazda3, CX-30 Shortlisted in 2020 World Car of the Year and World Car Design of the Year

Narrowing its field from a shortlist of 29, the jurors of the World Car of the Year revealed its 10 finalists. Chosen by 86 international automotive journalists, the finalists were selected by secret ballot. This year’s list is interesting to say the least with three Koreans in the Top 10 and only one Japanese brand, Mazda.

Kia has finally unveiled its own sub-compact SUV that’s designed to slot below the Seltos: meet the Sonet.

Starting This February, Toyota PH Ups the Vios's Warranty

With a dizzying array of variants available for its best-selling vehicle, the Vios, Toyota Motor Philippines just made a huge distinction for those opting to buy the upper trim models: a longer standard warranty.

Holy February savings, Batman! Toyota Motor Philippines just slashed the prices of their best-selling vehicles! The offer, part of their Toyota Price Slash is valid only for 10 days (up to February 15, 2020) and covers the Vios, Hiace, Wigo, Avanza, Innova, Rush, and Hilux!

If you happen to ask me what my favorite car brands are, Mazda would definitely be part of the list. With its impeccably clean lines, it’s not difficult to fall in love with it. Add to that their refusal to compromise on the driving experience, and you can bet that Mazda’s “Jinba-ittai” or “horse and rider” as one philosophy will make your everyday commute feel special.

Honda Cars Philippines is continuing its offers on the City, BR-V, Brio, and CR-V this February with their “Drive to 2020” promo. Aside from cash discounts, some models are now available with an all-in low downpayment as low as P 10,000.

Hyundai will be the first carmaker to use active road noise cancelation thanks to a partnership with Harman. The wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics will roll out Road-Noise Active Noise Control or RANC on the Genesis GV80 SUV first.

Understanding that there’s a large classic car market out there, Japanese tire giant Yokohama now has a specialized range that caters to sizes long gone. This new range, though keeping with the classic style and design incorporates modern technology and performance.

Kia Teases All-New 2020 Sorento

The all-new Kia Sorento is almost upon us. Its global debut is confirmed for the 2020 Geneva International Motor Show in March.

After we posted our musing on driving a Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) as a pure EV in Manila traffic, Volvo Philippines reached out to us to clarify the aspect of home charging.

Just look at their stupid faces; ah the grin of success. Seems these millennials have found a new use for the unfortunately-named Ford Mustang Mach-E by transforming that front trunk (frunk) into a makeshift Tupperware.

With Dongfeng’s Philippine distributor, Pilipinas Autogroup, Inc. already saying that everything is business as usual despite the outbreak of the Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCov) in China, we also reached out to The Covenant Car Company, the exclusive distributor of MG and asked if they are expecting any disruptions on their end.

Diecast car collectors, listen up: Nissan has just released a special, limited-edition scale model of its Skyline 2000 GT-R to commemorate Godzilla’s 50th anniversary. The catch? You can only buy it at the Japanese Post Office.

I'm Pretty Sure I'm Not Ready to Own an EV Just Yet

Initially, I thought I’d be one of the first to champion electric vehicles. Given the short distance I drive on a daily basis, I could live with the daily routine of charging my car daily in exchange for zero tailpipe emissions, and max torque available from zero rpm. But all that’s changed after I sampled the Volvo XC60 T8 Twin Engine. This is when I figured out: boy, the Philippines isn’t ready to join the EV bandwagon just yet.

Cash strapped Aston Martin will have to delay its push into electric vehicles despite the fact that its first all-electric offering, the Rapide E is almost complete. The news comes as Canadian billionaire Lawrence Stroll injected some USD 656 million to keep the British carmaker afloat.

Toyota will begin rolling out a unique feature that pretty much makes their cars SUA proof. Best part? They’ll be offering it as a retrofit kit, at least for vehicles in Japan.

With no end in sight to the Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCov) spreading around the world, industries, particularly those located in China might soon be affected. Among the locally available Chinese brands, the one that may experience the greatest impact is Dongfeng.

The Mercedes-Benz X-Class is dead. After reports coming out of Europe last year, the three-pointed star’s first foray into the pick-up truck segment will officially cease in May, and all production will wrap up by June of this year. The reason? Failing to live up to sales expectations.

The Burgos Circle Car Club—a group of sportscar enthusiasts gather once more for the third Sports Car for a Cause. Happening this Sunday, February 9 from 7AM to 12NN at 4th Avenue, Bonifacio Global City, the activity will showcase the members’ prized vehicles for a charitable cause.

The Gram Strategy. It’s an engineering belief that making a car lighter makes them fun-to-drive. It’s something commonly associated with Lotus’s Colin Chapman, and more recently, Mazda. And while it’s typically associated with their two-seater MX-5, the Gram Strategy is present in pretty much their entire line-up, including the CX-5.

Suprise! MG Overtakes Kia, Foton in Full-Year 2019 Sales

One of the more peculiar things with the monthly sales reports of the Association of Vehicle Importers and Distributors (AVID) is that its figures for The Covenant Car Company, Inc. (TCCCI) only includes their numbers for Chevrolet; it doesn’t include their new brand, MG. In fact, MG’s Philippine performance has been largely secretive until now.

Mini may have taken the 2020 Dakar Rally title, but ever-the-optimist Toyota President Akio Toyoda showered praises for his company’s efforts to complete the world’s toughest endurance race.

One of the early victims of Britain’s decision to exit the European Union is the next-generation Mini. An exclusive report by Reuters says that development over at BMW’s British brand has been slowed down to due uncertainty over Britain’s trade relations with the EU.

Hyundai Philippines opens in Baguio City, marking the Korean carmaker’s first full-service passenger car dealership in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR).

Volkswagen Taps Music Icon Gary Valenciano as Brand Ambassador

Volkswagen Philippines announced that Mr. Pure Energy himself, Gary Valenciano is Volkswagen Philippines’s new face. The partnership between two icons of the music and automotive industries is set to be presented to the public during VW Philippines’s, “We Move You” campaign launch featuring a Gary V concert this February 22, 2020 at the Activity Center of the Trinoma in Quezon City.

When Hyundai Philippines came up with the 5x5 Promo last September, they made history being the first automaker to offer a free 5-year Preventive Maintenance Service (PMS) package on top of their 5-year, unlimited mileage warranty.

Nissan Refreshes the Urvan for 2020 with Added Safety Features

Typically, utility vans like the Urvan rarely get any love—as long as they can do their job, they’re not exactly the focus of nifty updates and stuff. Well, Nissan at least is showering some love on the Urvan, and hopefully this is a sign of what we’re going to be seeing in the near future.

Toyota Motor Corporation President and hardcore car guy Akio Toyoda greeted Mazda on their 100th anniversary proving that there’s only love between these two Japanese carmakers. In a post on Morizo (his racing alter ego)’s blog, he said:

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February 6, 2020

Mazda3, CX-30 Shortlisted in 2020 World Car of the Year and World Car Design of the Year

The Kia Sonet Sets Its Sights on the Ford EcoSport, Suzuki Vitara

February 5, 2020

Starting This February, Toyota PH Ups the Vios's Warranty

Toyota Motor Philippines's Discounting the Vios by P 125,000 for the Next 10 Days

Why the 2020 Mazda3 Deserves Its Title as Women's World Car of the Year

This February, the Honda BR-V is More Affordable Than Either the Xpander or Rush

Hyundai Will Now Use Speakers to Quell Road Noise

Yokohama Re-Issues Tires Made for Classic Cars

February 4, 2020

Kia Teases All-New 2020 Sorento

Volvo PH Will Make Sure Your Can Use Your Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle Properly

Ford Just Found a Contrived Use for the Mustang Mach-E's "Frunk"

Despite Coronavirus, MG Philippines Stays Committed to 2020 Plans

This Limited Edition Nissan Skyline Kyosho Model is Only Available at the Japanese Post Office

February 3, 2020

I'm Pretty Sure I'm Not Ready to Own an EV Just Yet

Aston Martin Delays Push Into EVs

Future Toyotas Will be SUA-Proof with This New Technology

Dongfeng PH Sees No Supply Issue Due to Coronavirus Outbreak

The Mercedes-Benz X-Class is Ending Its Production This May

Ogling Sportscars This Sunday Morning Will Help These Kids

Review: 2020 Mazda CX-5 2WD Sport

February 2, 2020

Suprise! MG Overtakes Kia, Foton in Full-Year 2019 Sales

Next-Generation Toyota Land Cruiser to Add More All-Terrain Ability

Next-Generation MINI Delayed Due to Brexit, Cost Concerns

Hyundai Opens in Baguio City

February 1, 2020

Volkswagen Taps Music Icon Gary Valenciano as Brand Ambassador

Here's What's Included in Hyundai's Free PMS Package

January 31, 2020

Nissan Refreshes the Urvan for 2020 with Added Safety Features

Toyota's President Just Sent This Heartfelt Greeting to Mazda on Their 100th Anniversary