F*ck COVID-19. It seems Europeans still have an insatiable appetite when it comes to hot hatches. With news that only 100 Civic Type R Limited Edition units have been allocated for the European market, it only took a month to sell out.
March 20, 2020
Honda Civic Type R Limited Edition Sells Out Quickly
F*ck COVID-19. It seems Europeans still have an insatiable appetite when it comes to hot hatches. With news that only 100 Civic Type R Limited Edition units have been allocated for the European market, it only took a month to sell out.
Formula 1 Scrambles to Salvage 2020 Season, Delays Sweeping 2021 Rule Changes Due to COVID-19
Formula 1 is now scrambling to fix the rest of the 2020 race calendar due to the COVID-19 outbreak affecting the world.
MMPC Extends Auto Loan Deadline by Up to 60 Days
Taking Toyota Motor Philippines’s lead in deferring auto loan payments by 30 days, Mitsubishi Motors Philippines has now done the same due to the COVID-19 Enhanced Community Quarantine imposed on the entire area of Luzon.
Toyota Gives the Wigo a Sharper Look, More Features This 2020
Toyota is refreshing its A-segment hatchback, the Wigo for 2020. The Japanese carmaker has given it a sharper look outside and improved interior materials inside. The refresh, which was just launched in Indonesia, is also coming to the Philippine market within the year.
March 19, 2020
The 2021 Hyundai Elantra Will Allow You to Swap Your Car Keys for a Smartphone App
Aside from debuting an all-new platform and a striking new look, Hyundai is pushing tech as one of the Elantra’s key pillars. And one of its more unusual features is this: the Hyundai Digital Key.
Mazda Postpones Key Centennial Anniversary Event Due to COVID-19
Mazda has opted to postpone its Open Day 2020 event in light of the COVID-19 outbreak that’s affecting the world.
Feast Your Eyes on the 2021 Kia Sorento (w/ 21 Photos, Video)
Kia was supposed to give the world a better look at its all-new 2021 Sorento. Sadly, COVID-19 got in the way, and now we just have to settle at this deluge of photos and videos from the Korean carmaker.
U.S. Auto Manufacturing Grinds to a Halt
The U.S. “Big Three” will now idle their manufacturing facilities in the United States, Canada, and Mexico at least until the end of the month due to COVID-19.
March 18, 2020
UPDATED: Toyota Financial Services Extends Auto Loan Payment by 30 Days
UPDATE: Toyota Motor Philippines has released guidelines. See below (3/20).
In light of the current COVID-19 situation, Toyota Financial Services Philippines Corporation TFSPH has taken the lead and given eligible customers a 30-day payment extension.
Geely Auto is First to Have COVID-19-Proof Air Filtration System
How’s this for a timely feature? Chinese car brand, Geely Auto has announced that all future vehicles will be equipped with an on-board air filtration system that can keep harmful particulates such as the coronavirus from their vehicle’s internal air environment.
Goodbye, BMW i8
Six years since its introduction, BMW is bidding adieu to its first plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, the i8.
The 2021 Hyundai Elantra Could Be the Sexiest Compact Sedan Right Now (w/ 17 Photos, Video)
COVID-19 isn’t stopping Hyundai from pulling the covers off the all-new 2021 Elantra compact sedan. Marking the world debut of the Hyundai’s popular compact sedan, the Elantra showcases Hyundai’s latest ambitions including a new design language, hybrid-electric tech, and a segment first wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity.
SMC Assures Operations Will Continue to Provide Basic Necessities During Enhanced Community Lockdown
San Miguel Corporation is assuring the public that its subsidiaries that provide basic necessities will continue to operate despite the Enhanced Community Lockdown. The assurance was made by no less than SMC President and COO Ramon S. Ang.
Toyota PH Production to Halt Until Mid-April
Toyota Motor Corporation has suspended production in Europe, and the Philippines because of the spread of COVID-19.
Ford, Volkswagen, Peugeot, Ducati Halts European Production
As Europe becomes the newest hotspot for COVID-19, several automakers are now shutting down either due to supply chain constraints or as a precautionary measure to curb the spread of the disease. After Lamborghini and Ferrari (as well as Pirelli and Brembo) announced production suspensions, Volkswagen, Ford, and Ducati are now doing the same.
March 17, 2020
Mazda Extends Free PMS Coverage for Vehicles Covered by Yojin-3
In light of the Enhanced Community Quarantine covering the entire Luzon area, Mazda Philippines is the first car manufacturer to announce a grace period on vehicles covered by its Yojin-3 program.
Hyundai Releases First Images of Refreshed 2020 Accent
Hyundai has just released the first official photos of the refreshed Accent. Known as the Verna overseas, it will be making its global debut a few days after the launch of the all-new Elantra.
The Mazda CX-30 Will Let You Walk Away from This Kind of Crash
If you think no one could walk away from this gnarly crash, think again. You can, if you’re in a 2020 Mazda CX-30. Mazda’s next-generation sub-compact crossover was just awarded with a 2020 Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). This adds yet another safety-related accolade for the CX-30 after it scored a near-perfect adult protection score at the Euro NCAP.
Ford Developing Tech to Stop Cyclists Getting Hit by Car Doors
Every year thousands of accidents are caused by drivers or passengers opening a door into the path of a cyclist. “Car dooring” results in 60 cyclists being seriously injured or killed each year in the U.K. alone, while in Germany it was the cause of around 3,500 accidents during 2018. This problem is expected to get worse as more people choose to cycle and ride e‑scooters in cities.
Happy 100th Birthday, Suzuki Motor!
This year, another Japanese automaker is celebrating its 100th anniversary: Suzuki. It was on March 15, 1920 that Suzuki Loom Manufacturing Company was founded by Michio Suzuki. Since then, Suzuki has expanded its business from looms to motorcycles, automobiles, outboard motors, and ATVs, always adapting to the trend of the times as well as domestic and global markets.
March 16, 2020
Luzon's Now Under Enhanced Community Quarantine. Here's What It Means
The first workday after the implementation of the NCR’s Community Quarantine, Malacañang has opted to bump things up to an Enhanced Community Quarantine for the entire area of Luzon. This takes effect 12:00 AM from Tuesday, March 17 to 12:00 AM on Monday, April 13.
Mitsubishi Boosts Production Output at Indonesia Plant to Due Xpander Cross Demand
Mitsubishi has high hopes for its Xpander MPV that it is expanding the production volume at its Bekasi, Indonesia manufacturing facility for a second time.
For P 370k The Suzuki Jimny Can Be Converted into a Pickup Truck
Suzuki toyed with the idea, but it took the brand’s New Zealand office to make it happen. This here is an official pickup conversion of the fourth-generation 2020 Jimny.
Ferrari Halts Production as Well
Aside from Automobili Lamborghini, Ferrari as well as Fiat Chrysler and Brembo have also announced plans to suspend their operations following the outbreak of COVID-19 in Italy.
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 PH and Shell Renew Partnership
Mazda Philippines and Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corporation announced the renewal of their long-standing partnership with a formal contract signing ceremony.
This Famous Shelby GT350R May Fetch More Than P 153 Million
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.
Lamborghini Halts Production
Automobili Lamborghini has announced its support of Italian government directives, and will be closing its facilities until March 25, 2020.
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