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March 16, 2020

Chery Auto PH to Double Dealership Footprint in Next 3 Years

At its official brand launch, United Asia Automotive Group (UAAGI), the newly installed distributor of Chery automobiles revealed its plans to fast track the opening of 12 dealerships. Well, that number has just risen to 15 with plans to double its footprint in the next three years.

Mazda Philippines and Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corporation announced the renewal of their long-standing partnership with a formal contract signing ceremony.

For those who watched Ford v Ferrari, they’ll remember that Christian Bale played racer Ken Miles. Well, Shelby and Mustang enthusiasts will now get a chance to own a piece of history as a real Mustang driven by Ken Miles will be up for auction this May.

Automobili Lamborghini has announced its support of Italian government directives, and will be closing its facilities until March 25, 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.

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.

SMC Tollways has expressed its full cooperation with the Philippine government’s decision to implement necessary measures against the spread of COVID-19.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Just a week after its global debut, Porsche Philippines has confirmed: they are bringing in the 2021 Porsche 911 Turbo S.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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March 16, 2020

Chery Auto PH to Double Dealership Footprint in Next 3 Years

Mazda PH and Shell Renew Partnership

This Famous Shelby GT350R May Fetch More Than P 153 Million

Lamborghini Halts Production

March 15, 2020

Big-Time Fuel Price Rollback Happening This March 17

March 14, 2020

UPDATED: Here's What You Can Expect as NCR Goes Into Community Quarantine

Expect Thermal Scans, Manned Checkpoints Says SMC Tollways

March 13, 2020

Suzuki PH Replaces Alto with P 518k SUV-Inspired S-Presso (w/ Specs, Brochure)

Could the P 1.068M 2020 Suzuki XL7 Stir Up the 7-Seater Small SUV Segment? (w/ Specs, Brochure)

Fiat Chrysler's First EV is the All-New Fiat 500

How to Properly Disinfect Your Car in the Time of COVID-19

COVID-19 Throws 2020 Formula 1 Season into Doubt

March 12, 2020

Mitsubishi PH Brings in 2020 Strada Athlete with Prices Starting at P 1.443M (w/ 16 Photos, Specs)

Porsche Philippines Confirms: the 911 Turbo S is Coming

Alfa Romeo Celebrates Its Birthday with More Power, Weight Loss for the Giulia Sports Sedan

Don't Adjust Your Screens: This Sportscar is an All-New 2021 Model

To Battle COVID-19, Subaru Will Go to You For Test Drives

March 11, 2020

Subaru Launches the 2020 Forester GT Edition for P 2.120M

Geely PH Prices Azkarra Hybrid Compact SUV; Tops Out at P 1.598M

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