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May 7, 2020

This is How the "New Normal" Looks Like at Toyota Dealerships

As the Enhanced Community Quarantine transitions into the General Community Quarantine, Toyota Motor Philippines, together with its dealer network, gives us a first-hand look at how car dealers look like with the new health and safety procedures in place (check the list of open dealerships here).

Hyundai is plotting to take on the Toyota GR Yaris with its upcoming i20 N. Revealed for the first time undergoing winter testing, it shows Hyundai WRC driver Thierry Neuville putting it through its paces along with the i20 WRC and the RM19.

This is the World's First Look at the 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz

After confirmed that it’s headed for production, not much has been heard (or seen) about Hyundai’s upcoming pickup truck, the Santa Cruz. Until now.

The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has extended the validity of driver’s licenses that expired during the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) by 60 days or two (2) months which will commence upon the lifting of ECQ.

Nissan has confirmed that its e-Power Technology will now be produced in Thailand making it the first market after Japan to manufacture the technology. Plans are also underway to use Thailand as Nissan’s export base for vehicles fitted with e-Power.

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars records another chapter in its long story today. It was on May 4 in 1904 that The Hon Charles Rolls first met Henry Royce at the Midland Hotel, Manchester, an encounter after which the motor car, and the world of luxury, would never be the same again. It is with a fitting sense of historical symmetry that production resumes at the Home of Rolls-Royce on the anniversary of Rolls first declaring of Royce, “I have met the greatest engineer in the World”.

Last March, we happen to come across news that Geely was going to launch its own satellite network in a bid to boost its capabilities in the autonomous driving game. Well, just two months later, they’ve confirmed that two will go into space by the second half of 2020.

If you find the sharp and angular 2020 Toyota RAV4 still a bit too ordinary, well, a Japan-based body kit maker will make it look a bit more exotic; by transforming it into a “budget” Lamborghini Urus.

After issuing health and safety guidelines for workplaces, the Department of Trade and Industry has now done the same for malls and shopping centers—places which are now allowed to operate under General Community Quarantine (GCQ) protocols.

Suzuki Auto PH Allows You to Apply for an Auto Loan Online

Suzuki Philippines Inc. (SPH) brings good news to customers looking to purchase their new automobile via financing. With the new Auto Loan feature found on their official website, getting a brand-new car can just be a few clicks away.

Goodyear Philippines’ retail and service center, Goodyear Autocare chain of stores is now implementing a Zero Contact Policy to ensure the safety and well-being of its associates and customers under the General Community Quarantine (GCQ).

As the National Capital Region (NCR) and the rest of the country come closer to the day when the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) gets lifted and replaced by the General Community Quarantine (GCQ), Volkswagen Philippines has readied policies and specific practices in its dealership network to keep customers, its employees, and business partners protected.

As a global society, people have become more aware of their impact on the environment, and the need to create a sustainable future through developing products that contribute towards the reduction of emissions and materials that have an adverse effect on the environment. In response to this, Mazda has been at the forefront of plastic recycling for over three decades, and was the first automotive manufacturer to recycle bumpers from end-of-life cars.

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. joins as one of the founders of “IP open access declaration against COVID-19”, a collective effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Chery Auto Philippines donated 900 coverall PPEs raised through its Labor Day Ride-On social media promo.

Nissan is expected to announce its “operational performance plan” by the end of the month, which will see them shift their strategic direction to markets which include the Philippines.

After the longest closing in its history due to the Covid-19 pandemic, production will build up gradually to resume fully on Friday, May 8, in alignment with Italian government regulations.
The Company has spared no effort to prepare for this moment by setting up “Back on Track” program, which reflects the deep commitment to its people first and foremost.

Honda Cars PH Implements Strict Health, Safety Guidelines at Dealerships

Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI), is resuming dealer sales and aftersales operations starting May 4, 2020, at selected Honda Cars Dealerships located in General Community Quarantine (GCQ) areas.

The all-new 2020 Isuzu D-Max is one tough pickup truck; that much has been confirmed as it scored an impeccable 5 out of 5 stars at the ASEAN New Car Assessment Program or NCAP crash safety tests.

San Miguel Corporation (SMC) marked Labor Day with a fresh donation of 85,000 liters of free fuel for government’s Libreng Sakay programs, which provide free transportation to thousands of medical front liners and workers reporting to hospitals throughout Metro Manila.

Despite a recent survey detailing that consumer confidence in EVs and autonomous driving is dropping, Volvo Cars is still pushing ahead with their business transformation plans in a bid to cement their long-term growth.

The Department of Trade and Industry and Department of Labor and Employment issued new health and safety guidelines in what could be the “new normal” for areas under the General Community Quarantine.

With much less driving done during this period of community quarantine, enhanced or otherwise, it’s become an important practice for you to warm up your car not just to keep the battery charged, but also to keep vital fluids such as the coolant and engine oil from becoming stale.

Automotive dealerships and service centers have begun to open in areas covered by the General Community Quarantine (GCQ).

Surprisingly, EVs are Easy to Care For Even During Long-Term Storage

Proper car care during this quarantine period for both traditional and hybrid electric vehicles is well-documented given that they’ve been around for quite some time. But what about battery electric vehicles? The imposed quarantine measures seen around the world due to COVID-19 will be the first test of how battery-powered vehicles will cope with long periods of non-use.

It looks like Toyota is shifting its crossover ambitions to high gear as yet another SUV is expected to battle the likes of the Honda HR-V, Subaru XV, and Mazda CX-30. Best news? It’s been spotted testing in Southeast Asia, increasing the chances of it actually reaching the Philippines.

UPDATED: Kia PH to Open 6 Dealerships Starting Monday

UPDATE: The count is up to 7 open dealers (05/04).

Kia Philippines is preparing to re-open dealer operations once the government lifts the quarantine this May. The Ayala-owned Korean carmaker’s Philippine subsidiary is also putting in place measures that will ensure the health and safety of its employees, business partners, customers, and the general public.

Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) is launching MyToyota PH this Monday, May 4, 2020. It is a digital tool that makes owning and maintaining a Toyota easier and more convenient for all customers.

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May 7, 2020

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May 6, 2020

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May 5, 2020

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Chery Auto PH Donates PPEs from Labor Day Virtual Ride

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