The members of the Association of Vehicle Importers and Distributors, Inc. (AVID) says their January 2020 sales dropped 16 percent compared to the same period in 2019 due to challenges posed by the Tall Ash Fall followed by the outbreak of COVID-19.
March 6, 2020
AVID Members See Sales Drop 16 Percent in January 2020
The members of the Association of Vehicle Importers and Distributors, Inc. (AVID) says their January 2020 sales dropped 16 percent compared to the same period in 2019 due to challenges posed by the Tall Ash Fall followed by the outbreak of COVID-19.
March 5, 2020
BPI Family Savings Bank to Make Big-Bike Financing Easier During This One-Day Event
BPI Family Savings Bank is making big bike financing easy with their exclusive partnership with RidePH Café—a one-day event at the Metrotent Convention Center in Pasig City this Saturday, March 7, 2020.
Did Foton Philippines Try to Throw Shade at the Maxus T60?
Maxus made motoring headlines today with the launch of their first-ever pickup truck—the T60. And while it carries some pretty impressive specs, including a class-equaling best water wading depth of 800mm, Foton just decided to throw some shade.
Two Mazdas and a Kia are the 3 Finalists for the 2020 World Car of the Year
The countdown to the 2020 World Car of the Year continues with the announcement of the Top Three Finalists in the world, and in a rather surprising twist: two come from the same brand.
The P948k 2020 Maxus T60 Offers the Longest Warranty, Service Interval Among Pickup Trucks (w/ Specs)
Nine months since its corporate introduction and the launch of the G10 MPV and V80 van, Maxus Philippines is now adding a pickup truck to their line-up with the launch of the 2020 T60. Available in both 4x2 and 4x4 variants, they are the latest additions to the growing line-up of Maxus Philippines’s commercial vehicles.
Geely Will Build Its Own Satellite Network for Self-Driving Tech
Geely wants to fast track self-driving cars that it plans to build its own low-orbit satellites to provide more accurate data for their vehicles.
Honda Overtakes Mazda as Most Fuel-Efficient Carmaker
If you’re looking for the most fuel-efficient full-line automaker, look no further than Honda. In its annual EPA Automotive Trends Report, the U.S.-based Environmental Protection Agency or EPA says Honda had the highest fleet average fuel economy of any major fuel-line automaker for the MY2018 model year, the latest year for which full data is available.
This Timepiece Celebrates the Longest Collab Between a Watchmaker and Carmaker
Marking the longest-running partnership between a watch brand and a car manufacturer, Breitling has come up with this: the Breitling Premier Bentley Mulliner Limited Edition.
March 4, 2020
Look: The President of MOS Burger PH Rode a Toyota Vios to the Opening of Their First Store
In a move that somewhat mirrors what Toyota Motor Philippines President Atsuhiro “Hiro” Okamoto did last week, the president of MOS Burger Philippines, Araki Masahide rode a Toyota Vios to celebrate the opening of their first store in the Philippines.
Ford PH to Add New Sport Variant to Everest Line-Up This Month
After the re-introduction of the Trend variant, Ford Philippines is set to add yet another variant to the Everest family this 2020: the Everest Sport. Arriving in two weeks’ time, the Everest Sport is expected to become the top-grade 4x2 trim in Ford’s mid-sized SUV line-up.
Honda Cars PH Discounts Current City as All-New Model Looms
If you’re a fan of the current Honda City, this may be your last chance to snag one with some hefty discounts.
The 2021 Porsche 911 Turbo S Goes from 0-100 km/h in Just 2.7 Seconds
One thing you can expect with Porsche is the continuous evolution in their cars. Case in point is the latest 2021 Porsche 911 Turbo S—a sportscar that now packs enough grunt to run against the world’s best supercars.
Hyundai's Future Design is Basically a Porsche
Hyundai has unveiled what its future EVs could look like with the Prophecy. Supposedly a clear expression of their latest design philosophy, Sensuous Sportiness and their “ultimate automotive form,” it’s basically a Porsche with a Hyundai badge. I mean, just look at it.
Volvo PH presents Ironmark Award to Mayor Isko
Along with sighs and muted shrieks from admirers of all ages, Francisco Moreno Domagoso took the stage once more as the recipient of this year’s Volvo Ironmark Award.
5 Functions the Chery Smartwatch Key Can Do That the Apple Watch Can't
Smartwatches are now, officially, a thing. Once dismissed as a mere fashion thing, more and more people are buying them so much so that the Apple Watch has practically outsold the entire Swiss watch industry.
Ford PH's Customer Relationship Center Expands Operating Hours
Ford Philippines is extending the operating hours of its Customer Relationship Center (CRC) as part of its efforts to enhance the customer experience.
March 3, 2020
Mazda Incorporated One Nostalgic Design Detail in the Futuristic MX-30
In a year that sees Mazda celebrate its centenary, the Japanese carmaker is also launching its first-ever all-electric vehicle, the MX-30.
BMW Has a New Logo and This is What It Looks Like
Forget the giant nostril grille for a minute. Yes, we know it’s hard, but we’re not going to be talking about that right now. We’re not going to be talking about this new EV concept either. Instead, we’d like to let you know that BMW’s getting a new logo and guess what? It’s been staring back at you right in your face.
This is How the 2021 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Looks Like as an "SUV"
It can’t be helped. If you want to sell a wagon, you’d have to add some cladding to it and call it an SUV. The refreshed Mercedes-Benz E-Class is the latest to join the bandwagon with the E-Class All-Terrain which is now confirmed to go on sale outside of Europe.
Bring Home a Chery For as Low as P 15k Downpayment or P 6k Monthly
Chery Auto Philippines is starting 2020 with low downpayment and low monthly amortization payment schemes on its entire line-up.
Hyundai PH Sales Breach 2k Units Despite Challenging January
Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc., saw its January 2020 sales drop 27.6 percent due to the Taal Ash Fall and COVID-19 outbreak. Nonetheless, the Korean car brand managed to record 2,045 unit sales despite the market challenges.
Forget the Nissan Leaf, the Kicks e-Power is What We Should be Excited About
Currently, Nissan is shifting its EV education campaign into high gear likely because of the impending launch of its first all-electric vehicle locally, the Leaf. Now, while that’s all good, my eyes are fixed squarely on what I think offers the best solution for our local road conditions: the Nissan Kicks e-Power.
These Shavings Can Potentially Ruin Your Life (and How to Protect Yourself)
What you’re looking at is something that can ruin your life. And no, before you get any silly ideas, this isn’t the close up of someone’s pubes. Instead, what you’re looking at are fine metallic particles that shave off tiny bits of your engine one revolution at a time.
Peugeot 208 Beats Porsche, Tesla to Become 2020 European Car of the Year
One of the annual highlights of the Geneva International Motor Show was supposed to be the reveal of the European Car of the Year. While the show itself has been canceled in light of the coronavirus spreading across Europe, the committee did announce that the Peugeot 208 captured the industry’s top prize there for 2020.
Confirmed: the Subaru Outback is No More
You really, really, really wanted a Subaru Outback? You do? Huh? Well, that’s too bad. You shouldn’t have waited so long because Motor Image Pilipinas just confirmed: they’ve got no stock left. Zero. Zilch.
March 2, 2020
Review: 2020 Chery Tiggo 5X 1.5 AT Luxury
People of a certain age will remember Chery, and maybe not for the right reasons. Over the course of just 12 years, the brand has changed hands no less than three times before ending up with United Asia Automotive Group or UAAGI. Now, if this company sounds familiar, it should be—they’re responsible for making another Chinese car brand, Foton into a commercial vehicle powerhouse. The question now in everyone’s mind is, can they replicate the same success with Chery?
Hyundai Shuts South Korean Factory After Worker Tests Positive for COVID-19
Hyundai has shut down a factory in South Korea after a worker there tested positive for the new coronavirus (COVID-19). The factory, in Ulsan builds the Tucson, Santa Fe, and Palisade SUVs for the Korean carmaker.
Honda Shuns Turbo, Goes Hybrid to Give the 2020 CR-V 212 Horsepower
Honda is joining Toyota’s lead in offering the high-performance version of its CR-V compact crossover not with a turbocharged engine, but with an electrified one instead.
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