There’s a price war brewing in the premium mid-sized sedan segment. After BMW revealed its less-than-P4-million Made-in-Malaysia 5 Series, Mercedes-Benz is now offering their own cutthroat version of the E-Class.
February 21, 2020
A Luxury Car Price War Just Made the 2020 Mercedes-Benz E-Class the Most Affordable One In Its Class
There’s a price war brewing in the premium mid-sized sedan segment. After BMW revealed its less-than-P4-million Made-in-Malaysia 5 Series, Mercedes-Benz is now offering their own cutthroat version of the E-Class.
February 20, 2020
Peugeot Just Made Themselves a Rival to the Hilux and Ranger: the Landtrek
Peugeot is building themselves a rival to the Toyota Hilux and Ford Ranger, but they’ve taken a runabout way to do so. Built and developed in China by Peugeot’s joint-venture partner there, Changan, the 2020 Landtrek is said to meet “the best international standards.”
Hino Opens Fifth Dealership in Visayas
Hino Motors Philippines (HMP), the exclusive distributor of Hino trucks and buses in the Philippines, expands its retail network with Hino Leyte, the company’s first dealership to open in 2020.
Mitsubishi PH Moves Offices to BGC
Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) formally announces the assignment of some of its key departments to the country’s premiere business district.
Bill Gates Chooses a Porsche Taycan Over a Tesla
Billionaire, philanthropist, and the guy who was partly responsible for Clippy, Bill Gates has chosen the Porsche Taycan as his first-ever full-electric vehicle or EV.
The 2021 Kia Sorento Will Have Diesel Power Paired to a Dual Clutch Transmission
Kia’s using the weeks leading up to the Geneva Motor Show to reveal more details about its 2021 Sorento. After showing off the design, the Korean automaker’s confirmed some details on the platform and engines as well.
The 2020 Honda Civic Type R Loses the Rear Wing for Softbois
If you have a snooty reputation to protect, and you don’t want to be seen in a “boy racer” car, well, Honda’s just come up with a solution for you: the Civic Type R Sport Line. This variant is a new addition to the refreshed Civic Type R family.
The Mazda BT-50 is Now Cheaper than the Ford Ranger and Comes with Free Service for 3 Years
Always wanted a Ford Ranger, but was afraid of the maintenance cost? Well, consider its mechanical twin, the Mazda BT-50 then. For the next 9 days, the Ranger’s twin-from-another-mother comes with a hefty P 180,000 discount.
February 19, 2020
All-New Land Rover Defender Did Its Own Stunts in No Time To Die
The all-new Land Rover Defender will be pushed to its limits in the new James Bond film, No Time To Die.
China's Great Wall Motors to Acquire GM's Thailand Manufacturing Facility
China’s Great Wall Motors (GWM) is setting its sights on the ASEAN market with the announcement that they’re the ones buying GM’s manufacturing facilities in Rayong, Thailand. This comes as GM finds continued manufacturing in ASEAN to be unfeasible.
Should the All-New 2020 Hyundai i20 Worry the Honda Jazz?
Hyundai’s bringing its Sensuous Sportiness to the sub-compact class with the all-new i20. Representing the model’s most ambitious design yet, it comes packed with cutting-edge connectivity features and the most comprehensive safety package in its class. Should the Honda Jazz and Mazda2 worry?
Toyota Teases its Yaris-based SUV
February 18, 2020
10 Things Chairman Alfred Ty Revealed About Toyota Motor Philippines
A change of leadership is often viewed either as a time of great promise or uncertainty. In the case of Toyota Motor Philippines though, it’s a show of stability amidst the ever-changing automotive landscape. And while most of the attention has been showered upon either outgoing President Satoru Suzuki or incoming President Atsuhiro Okamoto, this is an opportune time to look back at some Toyota’s accomplishments in the Philippines.
The Nissan LEAF Proves How Reliable EVs Can Be
While the headline at the 2020 J.D. Power U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study was Hyundai’s luxury division, Genesis beating both Lexus and Porsche, there’s also one interesting takeaway in the study: the Nissan Leaf just beat everyone else as the most dependable compact car.
Smile Because the All-New BMW 1 Series is Set for Its Public Debut This Weekend
Put a smile on your face, because the BMW Joyfest returns this February 21 to 23, 2020 at the Bonifacio Global City, Taguig.
Philip Morris Fortune Tobacco Chooses Mitsubishi for Its Fleet Needs
Philip Morris Fortune Tobacco Corporation (PMFTC) recently acquired 96 brand new units of fleet vehicles from Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC). The recent purchase comprised of 48 units of L300, 46 units of Montero Sport, and 2 units of Pajero. The acquisition of these units is part of PMFTC fleet expansion.
28-Year Toyota, Lexus Veteran is New Toyota Motor Philippines President
Toyota Motor Philippines Corporation (TMP) introduced Atsuhiro Okamoto as TMP’s incoming president in a formal ceremony witnessed by members of the business community at the Grand Hyatt Manila. The event highlighted TMP’s successes in the past 4 years under the leadership of outgoing president Satoru Suzuki, and presented a glimpse of how Toyota will transform into a mobility company, which aims to improve people’s daily lives through various mobility solutions.
Chevrolet PH Assures Adequate Aftersales Support Amidst GM Decision to Shutter ASEAN Assembly
The Covenant Car Company, Inc. (TCCCI), the exclusive distributor of Chevrolet in the Philippines has released an official statement regarding General Motor’s decision to withdraw the Chevrolet brand from the Thailand market, and to sell its Rayong manufacturing facility.
February 17, 2020
UPDATED: Chevrolet to Stop Production in Thailand, To Pull Out of Thai Market by End of 2020
UPDATE: Chevrolet PH has released an official statement. Read it here (2/18).
Today is a sad day for Chevrolet. General Motors, the parent company of the bowtie brand said that they have put up their Rayong, Thailand manufacturing facility up for sale, and that they’re withdrawing altogether from the highly-competitive Thai domestic market by the end of the year.
Kia's Had Enough of Leaks and Teasers, Releases Images of All-New 2021 Sorento SUV
Kia Motors has revealed the first official images of the All-New Kia Sorento today, ahead of its first public appearance at the 2020 Geneva International Motor Show in a few weeks time.
MINI PH Brings In the 2020 John Cooper Works Countryman and Clubman
British United Automobiles, the exclusive distributor of MINI in the Philippines, announces the arrival of the 2020 MINI John Cooper Works Clubman and John Cooper Works Countryman—a pair of 300-plus horsepower, factory-tuned premium compacts that now rightfully earn their place as part of MINI’s top-tier JCW family.
Review: 2020 Volkswagen Santana GTS 180 MPI SE Blaupunkt
I don’t want to admit it, but it’s clear: Volkswagen’s fumbling in the Philippine market. Most dare not say this out of fear of losing ad revenue, but I would be doing you, my dear reader, a great disservice if I didn’t say otherwise. If you want proof to see how far they’ve gone down, there’s no clearer sign than this: the Santana GTS. It’s a million-plus-peso hatchback/wagon that, frankly, shouldn’t exist.
Land Rover and Zenith Team Up to Celebrate the All-New Defender
Zenith has worked with Land Rover to create a special edition watch celebrating the all-new Land Rover Defender.
Nissan is Now Worth Less than Subaru
Pop quiz: which Japanese carmaker you think is worth more? Nissan or Subaru? If you guessed Nissan, well you’re right…at least until last Friday.
The 2020 MG RC-6 Adds SUV Ride Height to an Executive Sedan Body
Do you think there’s a market for an executive sedan with the ride height of an SUV? MG thinks so and to prove it, here’s the MG RC-6.
Volvo Cars and Geely Automobile is Set to Merge
Volvo Cars and Geely Automobile is considering a merger in a bid to accelerate their financial and technological synergies.
Diesels Aren't Dead as Volkswagen is Set to Release High-Performance Golf GTD
The demise of diesel has been greatly exaggerated. Despite investing a large chunk of its product development on electric vehicles, Volkswagen has also announced that its eight-generation Golf is still getting a high-performance diesel. The Golf GTD will make its official global debut this March.
February 14, 2020
Ford is Discounting the EcoSport by as Much as P 130k, Ranger by P 100k
Ford Philippines is offering cash discounts on pretty much their entire line-up sans the Ranger Raptor and Mustang from now until March 31, 2020. This gives customers more deals for a longer period of time.
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