The Global New Car Assessment Program or Global NCAP is highlighting the double standards by which car manufacturers operate depending on region requirement, particularly in the area of safety.
February 25, 2020
Global NCAP Calls on Car Makers Not to Make Safety Shortcuts (w/ Video)
The Global New Car Assessment Program or Global NCAP is highlighting the double standards by which car manufacturers operate depending on region requirement, particularly in the area of safety.
February 24, 2020
Ford PH Brings Back Everest Trend This 2020 for P 1.738M
Ford Philippines is boosting its SUV lineup with the addition of a new Ford Everest variant, the 2020 Ford Everest Trend, offering customers a new mid-size SUV variant that offers great value with enhancements in its smart and safety features.
What Features Do You Find in the P 2.45-million 2020 Mitsubishi Montero Sport 4WD GT? (w/ Specs)
Mitsubishi Motors Philippines sent shockwaves when it revealed the pricing of the Montero Sport 4WD GT. Once known for its value-oriented positioning, the top-trim 7-seater mid-sized SUV now costs P 2,450,000—higher than any of its rivals, and even the likes of Mazda’s two 7-seater crossovers—the CX-8 and CX-9.
2020 Kia Seltos 2.0 SX vs 2020 Mazda CX-30 2.0 Pro
Subcompact crossovers are all the rage these days, and remarkably, it’s a segment that seems to find never ending niches. One of the most visible signs of this segmentation at work is through price—with subcompact crossovers costing anywhere from less than a million pesos to several million pesos. But what happens when segments meet—like the union in a Venn diagram? Things are bound to get interesting.
February 23, 2020
Displaced Honda Workers Can Work in Construction Says Malacañang
Malacañang says that Honda Cars Philippines’s decision to shut down its assembly will just have a “minimal impact” on the Philippine economy.
The 2020 BMW X1 Gets Weaker Engine, But Becomes P800k Cheaper (w/ Brochure)
Together with the all-new 2020 1 Series, BMW Philippines has launched the refreshed X1 giving it aesthetic and feature updates, along with a significantly lower price tag.
DTI May Impose Safeguard Measures Against CBU Vehicles
The sudden announcement of Honda Cars Philippines’s decision to shutter its local assembly effective March of this year underscores the frailty of the Philippine automotive industry; so much so that a worker’s group, made of employees from various automakers, has petitioned the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to reconsider the country’s position under the ASEAN Free Trade Agreement or AFTA.
Honda PH to Assemble P 66k BeAT Scooter Locally (w/ Specs)
Honda Philippines, Inc. (HPI), introduces The new 2020 BeAT, the automatic scooter model that will be made in the Philippines.
Mazda PH Finally Reveals 2020 MX-5 Prices; Now Starting at P 1.980-million
After its preview at the Mazda Premium event last January, Mazda Philippines has finally released the pricing of its 2020 MX-5. The good news is that overall equipment is up compared to the 2019 model; bad news is that pricing is up considerably on all trims.
February 22, 2020
Mazda PH Introduces New Top-Trim 2020 CX-5 Variant: the Signature AWD Diesel
Mazda Philippines finally completes its 2020 CX-5 line-up with the introduction of its new top-line model: the Signature AWD Diesel variant. Boasting aesthetic and performance-oriented changes, it’s set to move the goalpost once more in the compact crossover segment.
BMW PH Does It Again: 2020 1 Series Undercuts the Merc A-Class, MINI Clubman JCW (w/ Specs)
Flair up those nostril hot hatch fans, because BMW Philippines just unleashed yet another surprise in the all-new 1 Series. Available in two variants, the 1 Series switches to a new platform (UKL2) which fuses the brand’s dynamic excellence with increased interior space. And they also happen to undercut their two chief segment rivals.
Honda Cars PH to Stop Local Assembly
Honda Cars Philippines, Inc., which produces the BR-V and City, announced today, that it will stop production operations in its plant in Sta. Rosa, Laguna, effective March 2020.
February 21, 2020
The 2020 BMW X3 Lives Up to What Every Independent, Mobile Upscale Filipina Wants
When one hears of BMW, the image that comes to mind is, one of its elegant sedans that have stood the test of time. Just ask any enthusiast and they will reminisce of such a time when the family had owned a 3 or 5 Series. In recent years though, BMW has expanded its range to answer the demand for those who want something taller—the SUV, or in corporate parlance, Sport Activity Vehicle.
3 Reasons Why You Should Visit MIAS for Your Car Accessory Needs
Owning a car is a perk as much as it is a responsibility. Regardless of the make and model, cars need regular maintenance checks and even upgrades to keep it in tip-top shape. Another way in which vehicles can be enhanced is through the thoughtful selection of accessories that can improve the performance of the car and even elevate its look.
Porsche and Hyundai's Genesis Make the Best Vehicles
A week after J.D. Power released its vehicle dependability study, Consumer Reports did the same. This ranking is unique in that Consumer Reports accepts no advertising, pays for all the products it tests, and as a nonprofit organization, has no shareholders. These factors give weight to the products and services it recommends.
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.
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