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February 10, 2020

Mindanao's First Cooperative to Join the PUV Modernization Program Chooses Hyundai

Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI), continues its support for the country’s PUV Modernization Program with the turn over of the first batch of Hyundai HD50S Class 2 Modern PUVs to the Public Transport Alliance of Gensan (PTAG), led by PTAG President Robert N. Cang. 15 out of the 326 units orderered by PTAG were turned over.

United Asia Automotive Group, Inc. (UAAGI), the exclusive distributor of Foton vehicles in the country opened its 29th dealership, and its fourth in Mindanao.

Toyota Motor Philippines Recalling Selected 2019 Alphard MPVs and Coaster Buses

Toyota Motor Philippines is recalling selected Alphard and Coaster models due to seat belts which may not lock properly in the event of a crash.

The entire run of the Ford GT may have been spoken for, but that didn’t stop the guys at Ford Performance from releasing a mid-cycle refresh that boosts the outputs of the supercar’s 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6.

To bring the company’s innovative products and services to more Filipinos nationwide, Nissan inaugurated its first dealership for 2020 in Clark, Pampanga in partnership with Innovation Motors.

While Volkswagen Philippines’s plans to bring in the 7-seater Teramont remain up in the air, its North American twin, the Atlas has just seen a refresh.

Hyundai Motor Group Chairman Mong-Koo Chung will be inducted into the Automotive Hall of Fame, the industry’s highest honor.

According to the latest figures supplied by the Truck Manufacturers Association (TMA) and the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines Inc. (CAMPI), Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) retains its leadership in the Commercial Vehicle (CV) truck category.

Ford Philippines, together with Fairlane Automotive Ventures, Inc. (FAVI), kicked off the construction of its 50th dealership facility in the country in Talisay City, Cebu with a ceremonial groundbreaking event.

Nissan Shoves a 3.8-liter V6 and 9-speed Automatic into their Pickup Truck

Consider us lucky. While the Philippines has had the Nissan Navara (D23) since 2014, other markets like the United States has had to content with the D40, known as the Frontier over there which makes the pickup truck 16 years old.

You want to know what’s the most searched car by Filipino buyers? It’s the Honda Civic. That’s based on data compiled of all the searches made by customers on online classifieds giant, Carousell.

Toyota Motor Philippines updates the Fortuner SUV and Alphard luxury MPV with more safety features this 2020.

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.

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February 10, 2020

Mindanao's First Cooperative to Join the PUV Modernization Program Chooses Hyundai

Foton Opens in Davao City

February 7, 2020

Toyota Motor Philippines Recalling Selected 2019 Alphard MPVs and Coaster Buses

Ford's Sold Out GT Supercar Gets Naked for 2020

This is the Longest Facade Among Nissan Dealerships in the Country

While Philippines Waits for the Volkswagen Teramont, It Gets Refreshed in the US

Hyundai Chairman is First Korean Inducted into Automotive Hall of Fame

Isuzu is Philippines's Best-Selling Truck Brand for 20 Straight Years

Ford Philippines Breaks Ground at 50th Dealership

February 6, 2020

Nissan Shoves a 3.8-liter V6 and 9-speed Automatic into their Pickup Truck

The 5 Most Searched Cars by Filipinos? Fuccboi Specials

The 2020 Toyota Fortuner, Alphard Gains Added Safety Features

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