March 15, 2020
Big-Time Fuel Price Rollback Happening This March 17
There’s a bit of good news for all motorists next week: big-time price rollback for gasoline and diesel. One brand has already implemented the rollback last Friday, March 13, but for a majority, the new prices will take effect on Tuesday, March 17.
March 14, 2020
UPDATED: Here's What You Can Expect as NCR Goes Into Community Quarantine
UDPATE: Luzon is now placed under Enhanced Community Quarantine. Read what it means here (3/16).
With the COVID-19 outbreak causing the National Capital Region (NCR) to go into Community Quarantine mode, Malacañang as well as other agencies has issued the official guidelines which take effect starting Sunday, March 15 at 12:00 AM to Tuesday, April 14, 12:00 AM.
Expect Thermal Scans, Manned Checkpoints Says SMC Tollways
SMC Tollways has expressed its full cooperation with the Philippine government’s decision to implement necessary measures against the spread of COVID-19.
March 13, 2020
Suzuki PH Replaces Alto with P 518k SUV-Inspired S-Presso (w/ Specs, Brochure)
Suzuki Philippines is giving a unique twist to its entry-level micro car offering. Replacing its strong-selling Alto is this SUV-styled hatchback called the S-Presso. Strong and bold, the P 518,000 crossover may have what it takes to stand out in the A-segment passenger car segment.
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Car Launch,
News,
Sub-Compact,
Suzuki S-Presso
Could the P 1.068M 2020 Suzuki XL7 Stir Up the 7-Seater Small SUV Segment? (w/ Specs, Brochure)
Suzuki Philippines has finally released the complete details of their 7-seater sub-compact SUV: the XL7 after a pre-selling preview last week. The three-row SUV comes only in one variant: the 1.5 GLX and is priced at P 1.068 million.
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Car Launch,
News,
Sub-Compact SUV,
Suzuki XL7
Fiat Chrysler's First EV is the All-New Fiat 500
Fiat has chosen an iconic model as its first-ever fully electric vehicle: this is the all-new Fiat 500. Taking inspiration from the two generation of city cars before it, the 500 now adds sustainable and (partly) autonomous driving features for the new decade.
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Electric Vehicles (EV),
Fiat 500,
News
How to Properly Disinfect Your Car in the Time of COVID-19
COVID-19 is now a real health threat. And while everyone’s been concentrating on personal and home hygiene, there’s one typically overlooked thing: car interiors.
COVID-19 Throws 2020 Formula 1 Season into Doubt
The first round of the 2020 Formula 1 season has been canceled. Following the confirmation that a member of McLaren Racing has tested positive for COVID-19, and the subsequent decision of the team to withdraw from the Australian Grand Prix, the FIA and Formula 1 opted to cancel the race.
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COVID-19,
Motorsports,
News
March 12, 2020
Mitsubishi PH Brings in 2020 Strada Athlete with Prices Starting at P 1.443M (w/ 16 Photos, Specs)
It’s been a very busy few days for Mitsubishi Motors Philippines. After revealing the final Philippine specification and pricing of its much-awaited Xpander Cross, they’ve also announced the availability and pricing of the Strada Athlete as well.
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Car Launch,
Mitsubishi Strada,
News,
Pick-Up
Porsche Philippines Confirms: the 911 Turbo S is Coming
Just a week after its global debut, Porsche Philippines has confirmed: they are bringing in the 2021 Porsche 911 Turbo S.
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News,
Porsche 911,
Sports Car
Alfa Romeo Celebrates Its Birthday with More Power, Weight Loss for the Giulia Sports Sedan
In celebration of its 110th anniversary, Alfa Romeo is tweaking its Giulia by giving it a makeover that pays homage to one of its most emblematic vehicles: the GTA.
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Alfa Romeo Giulia,
News,
Sports Sedan
Don't Adjust Your Screens: This Sportscar is an All-New 2021 Model
Don’t adjust your screens. Don’t tell us it’s a typo, either. This here is the Morgan Plus Four, and despite its retro-look, it’s a 2021 model. Considered as Morgan’s core model—the Plus Four replaces the Plus 4 (yes, they’re different according to the carmaker), a car that on its own has been in production for 70 years.
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News,
Sports Car
To Battle COVID-19, Subaru Will Go to You For Test Drives
During the launch of the Forester GT Edition, the Motor Image Pilipinas marketing team were clearly sweating buckets, and it’s not because they had the COVID-19 virus. It was more because of their 2020 target: 40 percent higher Forester sales with the launch of the sportier-looking GT Edition.
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COVID-19,
News,
Subaru Corporate
March 11, 2020
Subaru Launches the 2020 Forester GT Edition for P 2.120M
After a series of previews in Singapore, Motor Image Pilipinas, the exclusive distributor of Subaru vehicles in the Philippines has finally revealed the pricing of this special edition model. If you’re standing at the moment, we encourage you to sit down and take a deep breath.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Compact SUV,
News,
Subaru Forester
Geely PH Prices Azkarra Hybrid Compact SUV; Tops Out at P 1.598M
Sojitz G Auto Philippines (SGAP) kicks off the pre-selling activity for its upcoming model, the new Geely Azkarra. The pre-selling activity features exciting incentives for customers who will reserve a unit before the actual delivery in April 2020.
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Car Launch,
Compact SUV,
Geely Azkarra,
News
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.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Mitsubishi Xpander Cross,
News,
Sub-Compact SUV
All-New 2021 Hyundai Elantra is Coming Next Week
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.
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Compact,
Hyundai Elantra,
News
Isuzu PH Upgrades mu-X for 2020 at No Added Cost
Aside from quietly launching the D-Max Boondock 4x4, Isuzu Philippines Corporation did an equally quiet update to its 7-seater mu-X SUV.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Isuzu mu-X,
Mid-sized SUV,
News
MG Philippines is the Official Car of Miss Universe 2020
MG Philippines has been named the Official Car of the inaugural Miss Universe Philippines (MUP) 2020 competition.
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MG Corporate,
News
Nissan Philippines to Unleash 370Z Sportscar in April with Prices Starting at P 2.779M (w/ Specs)
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.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
News,
Nissan Z,
Sports Car
March 10, 2020
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.
Filed Under:
Ford Ranger,
Ford Ranger Raptor,
News,
Pick-Up
2020 Mazda3 Scores 5-Star Safety Rating
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.
The RUF Rodeo Concept is the Off-Roader Porschephiles Always Wanted
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.
Filed Under:
News,
Porsche 911,
Sports Car
March 9, 2020
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.
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Events,
News,
PHL Auto Industry
This Woman Bought Her Hyundai Reina on Lazada
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.
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Hyundai Corporate,
Hyundai Reina,
News
Here's Your First Look at the Philippine Spec 2020 Nissan 370Z
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.
Filed Under:
News,
Nissan Z,
Sports Car
5 Thoughts on the 2020 Subaru WRX
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.
Filed Under:
Driver's Seat,
Sports Sedan,
Subaru WRX
UPDATED: Geely Beats Subaru to the Punch, Launches First Hybrid Compact SUV in the Philippines
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.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Compact SUV,
Geely Azkarra,
News
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