After being silent for half the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) period, Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc., the official distributor of Hyundai vehicles is finally joining the extended warranty bandwagon.
April 4, 2020
Hyundai PH Finally Announces Warranty Extension
After being silent for half the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) period, Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc., the official distributor of Hyundai vehicles is finally joining the extended warranty bandwagon.
What Does the Jeep "Trail Rated" Badge Mean?
Today is Jeep 4x4 Day, the annual celebration of the iconic brand, and the freedom of off-road driving that goes with it. In commemoration, Jeep goes behind the brand’s “Trail Rated” badge—a mark reserved for only the most off-road capable models in their line-up.
April 3, 2020
TOTAL PH to Provide Free Fuel to Healthcare Workers, Front Liners
In appreciation for the service of healthcare workers and front liners in the fight against COVID-19, selected Total stations across the country will provide free fuel for them.
Mazda is Giving Its Entire Line-Up the 100th Anniversary Treatment
With Mazda celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, everyone was waiting as to what special edition model the carmaker would come out with. Well, we know that right now. And in a (pleasant but unexpected plot twist), the entire line-up is getting the treatment.
Kia PH to Start Offering Free 24/7 Emergency Roadside Assistance
Kia Philippines shows its support to the Filipino people during this trying period by offering customer assistance programs in line with its Promise to Care slogan.
More Than 2,000 Healthcare Front Liners Avail of SMC's Toll-Free RFID Stickers
Following a move to waive toll fees for all medical practitioners last week, San Miguel Corporation (SMC) reported that some 2,000 doctors and nurses have already availed of toll-free RFID stickers valid at the STAR tollway, South Luzon Expressway (SLEX), the Skyway system, NAIAX, and the Tarlac-Pangasinan-La Union Expressway (TPLEX).
Mazda Puts KODO Design to Work Even in Their Car Keys
When was the last time you heard a car company talk in detail about their car keys? With the exception perhaps of premium carmakers such as Aston Martin, Pagani, or BMW (with their Display Key), most of the time, they’re simply off the shelf components with little regard to its design.
Ford to Produce 50,000 Ventilators in Next 100 Days
Ford, in collaboration with GE Healthcare, says they will be able to produce 50,000 ventilators within 100 days, and up to 30,000 a month thereafter as needed.
PilipinasAuto Sends Dongfeng Modern PUVs to Assist Front Liners
Pilipinas Autogroup, Inc. (PilipinasAuto) is one with the nation in its fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, and salutes all health front liners and essential workers who continue to provide selfless service amidst the threat of the coronavirus.
GM Will Engineer, Make Honda's New Electric Vehicles
General Motors and Honda are jointly developing two all-new electric vehicles for Honda, based on GM’s global EV platform and powered by the American carmaker’s proprietary Ultium batteries.
April 2, 2020
Toyota Motor PH's Car Leasing Plans Could Be Kinto
Late last year, Toyota Motor Philippines laid down plans to offer long-term leasing in a bid to solidify its market share. While no details were provided at the time, we just have to look at our neighbor in Thailand to see that Toyota has done just that with a new brand called Kinto.
15 Audi Movies You Can Binge On During Enhanced Community Quarantine
Well, we’re about halfway through the Enhanced Community Quarantine (hopefully), and if you’ve binged enough of K-Dramas and gone through Crash Landing On You multiple times, Audi’s suggesting a change of pace.
Hyundai to Setup Innovation Center in Singapore
Hyundai is establishing a Hyundai Mobility Global Innovation Center in Singapore (HMGICs) to accelerate its innovative efforts. With support from the Singapore Economic Development Board, construction will break ground in May with completion expected in the second half of 2022.
The MG 6's Celebrating Its 10th Anniversary, So It's Throwing Some Shade at the Honda Civic
MG’s throwing some shade at the Honda Civic. You don’t believe me? Just stare at the header photo, and you’ll see the Civic being overtaken with dirt being kicked up its front bumper by the Chinese carmaker’s “Luxury Internet New Energy Coupe.” If the MG car in question looks familiar it should; we know it better as the MG 6.
Subaru to Halt Japanese Production Until May 1
They held out for as long as they can, but Subaru Corporation has announced that all its plants will shutdown entirely due to supply chain disruptions, and a sharp fall in global demand for new vehicles brought by the COVID-19 pandemic.
April 1, 2020
Chevrolet Delays All-New Tahoe and Suburban to 2021
If you’ve been waiting for the all-new 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban to arrive locally, well, you’ll have to wait a bit longer. Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, General Motors says they’re delaying at least half a dozen models including these two high-profile SUVs.
Meet the Guy Who's Responsible for the Next Nissan Navara, Terra's Design
Ken Lee took the helm of Nissan’s LCV (Light Commercial Vehicle) design team six months ago, and now he shares his vision of where he’ll be taking the brand moving forward.
TAG Heuer is the Title Sponsor of the Porsche Esports Cup
TAG Heuer, which already supports Porsche in the Formula E series, is the new title sponsor of the Porsche Esports Cup, the single-make electronic sports racing championship Porsche initiated with iRacing in 2019. iRacing is the leading provider of realistic online racing simulators.
Honda Cars PH Welcomes New President
Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. welcomes Mr. Masahiko Nakamura as its new president, effective April 1, 2020. He will replace Mr. Noriyuki Takakura who will transfer to Honda Automobile (Thailand) Co., Ltd. (HATC).
Geely Donates 20,000 Surgical Masks to Department of Health
Geely Holding Group, through the foundation of its chairman, the Li Shufu Charity Foundation, has donated 20,000 pieces of surgical masks to the Department of Health in a bid to support the medical front liners in battling the coronavirus pandemic.
Volvo Celebrates Best Decade Ever Under Geely Ownership
Volvo Cars has its eyes firmly set on the future as it celebrates the 10-year anniversary of its acquisition by Zhejiang Geely Holding (Geely).
Happy 70th Anniversary, Volkswagen Kombi
Known as the Volkswagen Bulli, Kombi, Type 2, or even simply the “hippy van,” the famous people carrier is celebrating its 70th anniversary. Since it rolled off the Wolfsburg production line, there have been six generations and over 13 million sold.
Mazda Just Won Its 9th Red Dot Design Award
March 31, 2020
Mazda Says They Can Turn Internal Combustion Engines Carbon Neutral
Despite the automotive industry’s love for electrification, Mazda thinks that the internal combustion engine still has a lot of give—at least until the next 20 or so years. As part of its Sustainable Zoom-Zoom 2030 long-term strategy, the Japanese carmaker is aiming to reduce its “Well-to-Wheel” emissions by 50 percent of 2010 levels by 2030, and to 90 percent by 2050.
Honda's Design Recognized at Red Dot 2020 Awards
Honda’s gotten its design mojo back and proving it are three awards at the Red Dot awards including the highest honor—the Red Dot: Best of the Best.
The Latest Lego Technic Set is the "Fast and Furious" Dodge Charger
The latest Fast and Furious move may have been delayed until 2021, but fans of the movie franchise (and muscle car afficionados) can still get a piece of with Lego’s newest Technic line kit: the 1970 Dodge Charger driven by Dom Toretto in the film series.
March 30, 2020
Metro Pacific Follows SMC's Lead, Makes Tollways Free for Medical Front Liners
Two days after San Miguel Corporation announced that medical front liners can use its tollways for free, Metro Pacific Corporation has now followed suit.
Suzuki and Kia are Offering Extended Warranty, PMS Coverage
Suzuki and Kia have now joined other carmakers in offering extended warranty coverage and preventive maintenance service grace period in light of the COVID-19 pandemic gripping the Philippines.
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