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March 11, 2020

2020 Mitsubishi Xpander Cross: This Is It (w/ 20 Photos, Video, Specs)

Mitsubishi Motors Philippines promised, and they delivered. A few months after its global debut in Indonesia, the 7-seater Xpander Cross has finally landed in the Philippines and with it re-ignites the war for supremacy among three-row sub-compact SUVs.

Hyundai Motor revealed today the first images of the all-new 2021 Elantra. The upcoming seventh-generation Elantra showcases an edgy and aggressive look based on parametric shapes and textures, which reflects Hyundai’s new design identity. The world premiere press conference will take place next week.

Aside from quietly launching the D-Max Boondock 4x4, Isuzu Philippines Corporation did an equally quiet update to its 7-seater mu-X SUV.

MG Philippines has been named the Official Car of the inaugural Miss Universe Philippines (MUP) 2020 competition.

Committed to injecting a bit of excitement to its local line-up, Nissan Philippines has just announced the availability and pricing of the 2020 Nissan 370Z. The iconic rear-wheel drive sportscar will be made available at all Nissan dealerships starting this April 2020 with prices starting at P 2.779 million.

In Case You Weren't Paying Attention, Ford Added Features to the Entire 2020 Ranger Line-Up

For those who weren’t paying attention (or maybe had very short attention spans) during the 2020 Ranger FX4 launch, Ford Philippines is reminding you all: the entire line-up has been upgraded. And yes, the pricing has been kept the same, down to the last centavo.

It was only going to be a matter of time (and a formality), but Mazda has announced that the 2020 Mazda3 has aced the U.S. government’s frontal crash, side crash, and rollover tests allowing it to receive a 5-star safety rating—the highest the NHTSA can give.

RUF Automobile is a name synonymous with bespoke Porsches. And with models such as the RUF CTR “Yellow Bird,” it’s also become a household name for the Playstation generation. Well, guess what? They’ve decided to get into the whole off-roader business.

Manila International Auto Show, Inside Racing Bike Festival Postponed Due to COVID-19

Summer will be less busy for bike and car enthusiasts as two of the biggest annual shows, the InsideRacing Bike Festival and the Manila International Auto Show have been postponed due to recent spike in COVID-19 cases in the Philippines.

She didn’t expect it to be that easy. Real estate professional and first-time car owner, 28-year old Jennica Ann Butiong proudly drove home her Hyundai Reina after a simple turnover ceremony at Hyundai Manila Bay.

Nissan Philippines would like to have you believe that these photos show sightings of the 370Z sportscar. Well, we beg to differ. They’re clearly professionally done—even down to the down-low action shot. So, whatever.

The Subaru WRX has been a choice for the brand’s long-time fans. But with a turbocharged engine and the iconic hood scoop, it’s also easily recognized even by the most casual of motorists who’ve come to know what those three letters—W-R-X—stand for. Having been a fan of the Levorg for years, I finally had the opportunity to try out the very platform that it was based off of. First, it was refreshing to finally be driving a sedan again. Secondly, my conversations with die-hard Suabru fans had instilled the impression that the WRX was a force to push.

UPDATE: The Geely Azkarra has been priced. Details here. (3/11).

Sojitz G Auto Philippines (SGAP), the distributor of Geely automobiles has revealed the official name of its upcoming compact SUV: the Azkarra. And copying the launch playbook of its sub-compact crossover sibling, the Coolray, the Azkarra is going on tour starting today.

Meet the Woman Who's Responsible for Your Nissan's Colors and Trims (w/ Video)

‘Car designer’ is one of the world’s most googled jobs. But ever wondered how they actually design cars of the future? In celebration of International Women’s Day, Wasaporn Sritulyachot, Color and Trim Designer at Nissan Regional Design Center in Bangkok, Thailand talks about her inspirations and aspirations, dreams and dilemmas.

After unveiling it at the 2020 Tokyo Auto Salon, Toyota has finally priced its GR Yaris, at least for the European market. And get this: it’ll undercut both the Volkswagen Golf GTI and the Honda Civic Type R.

Subaru PH Starts Summer with Cash Savings Up to P 200k

Motor Image Pilipinas, the exclusive distributor of Subaru is starting summer with a special pricing promotion on selected MY2019 (Model Year 2019) and MY2020 (Model Year 2020) models.

Isuzu PH Finally Gives Us a 4x4 Version of the D-Max Boondock (w/ Specs)

When Isuzu Philippines released the Boondock variant for its D-Max pickup last year, there were some head scratching: why add a 4x4-centric package to a 4x2? Well, it seems Isuzu’s addressed those complaints, and has now come up with the D-Max Boondock 4x4.

With the application of the Toyota New Global Architecture or TNGA in the all-new 2020 Corolla Altis, Toyota’s compact sedan has finally turned a sportier leaf. Naturally, this makes it a candidate for a hotted-up version, and here it is: the Corolla Altis GR Sport.

Want to cut your carbon footprint? Consider using high-quality tires, or at least make sure they’re properly inflated. This conclusion comes from Emissions Analytics, the world’s leading independent specialist for the scientific measurement of real-world emissions.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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March 11, 2020

2020 Mitsubishi Xpander Cross: This Is It (w/ 20 Photos, Video, Specs)

All-New 2021 Hyundai Elantra is Coming Next Week

Isuzu PH Upgrades mu-X for 2020 at No Added Cost

MG Philippines is the Official Car of Miss Universe 2020

Nissan Philippines to Unleash 370Z Sportscar in April with Prices Starting at P 2.779M (w/ Specs)

March 10, 2020

In Case You Weren't Paying Attention, Ford Added Features to the Entire 2020 Ranger Line-Up

2020 Mazda3 Scores 5-Star Safety Rating

The RUF Rodeo Concept is the Off-Roader Porschephiles Always Wanted

March 9, 2020

Manila International Auto Show, Inside Racing Bike Festival Postponed Due to COVID-19

This Woman Bought Her Hyundai Reina on Lazada

Here's Your First Look at the Philippine Spec 2020 Nissan 370Z

5 Thoughts on the 2020 Subaru WRX

UPDATED: Geely Beats Subaru to the Punch, Launches First Hybrid Compact SUV in the Philippines

March 8, 2020

Meet the Woman Who's Responsible for Your Nissan's Colors and Trims (w/ Video)

The 2020 Toyota GR Yaris is Cheaper Than the Volkwagen Golf GTI and Honda Civic Type R

March 7, 2020

Subaru PH Starts Summer with Cash Savings Up to P 200k

March 6, 2020

Isuzu PH Finally Gives Us a 4x4 Version of the D-Max Boondock (w/ Specs)

Should Toyota Motor PH Bring in the Corolla Altis GR Sport?

Pollution from Tire Wear is 1,000 Times Worse Than Exhaust Emissions

AVID Members See Sales Drop 16 Percent in January 2020

March 5, 2020

BPI Family Savings Bank to Make Big-Bike Financing Easier During This One-Day Event

Did Foton Philippines Try to Throw Shade at the Maxus T60?

Two Mazdas and a Kia are the 3 Finalists for the 2020 World Car of the Year

The P948k 2020 Maxus T60 Offers the Longest Warranty, Service Interval Among Pickup Trucks (w/ Specs)

Geely Will Build Its Own Satellite Network for Self-Driving Tech

Honda Overtakes Mazda as Most Fuel-Efficient Carmaker

This Timepiece Celebrates the Longest Collab Between a Watchmaker and Carmaker

March 4, 2020

Look: The President of MOS Burger PH Rode a Toyota Vios to the Opening of Their First Store