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May 15, 2020

Kia Says Consider Value, Not Just Price in Buying a New Car

It’s no secret that in the new normal, people may start to look at private car ownership over taking public transportation. For new car buyers, they must be reminded to look beyond the price tag, and instead focus on value; this is where the Kia Soluto sedan shines.

Lexus Philippines has confirmed that they’ll be bringing in the LC 500 Convertible—the brand’s newest aspirational model that’ll become their new halo model. Representative of Lexus’s evolution to becoming a luxury lifestyle brand, the LC 500 Convertible is, ultimately, an expression of ultimate beauty.

Petron Corporation is saluting all front liners by extending their fuel discounts until the end of May. The largest oil refining and marketing company in the country is offering P 3.00 per liter in discounts on its gasoline products (Blaze 100, XCS, Xtra Advance) and P 2.00 per liter in discounts on diesel products (Turbo Diesel, Diesel Max).

Toyota PH to Offer Free Vehicle Sanitation, Extended Payment Terms, and Payment Holidays

As part of their thrust to deliver ever-better products and services to their customers, Toyota Motor Philippines will now offer new services as part of the “new normal.”

Ford dealerships across the Philippines are gearing up to re-open after May 15. While 15 dealerships have already opened in areas covered by the general community quarantine (GCQ), the rest, including those in Metro Manila will open under the guidelines set by the modified ECQ.

San Miguel Corporation (SMC) will resume construction of the Skyway Extension project, halted by two months of community quarantine, on Friday, May 15 following the issuance of guidelines by the government’s Inter Agency Task Force (IATF).

Maserati is decking out a prototype of its upcoming MC20 super sportscar as a tribute to Sir Stirling Moss, the British motor racing icon who died last April 12 at the age of 90.

Kia has given its city car, the Picanto a refresh this 2020, with tweaked styling, an upgraded engine, and more tech than ever before.

With Nissan dealerships across the Philippines gearing up to re-open by May 16 (those in GCQ areas have resumed operations as early as May 6), the carmaker has announced new health and safety guidelines to control the spread of COVID-19.

All British Cars (ABC), the sole authorized dealership of Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles, parts, and accessories in the Philippines, is preparing to re-open its dealership from May 16, 2020 (Sales) and May 18, 2020 (Service and Parts).

Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) salutes the front liners in the fight against COVID-19 by offering them priority status at all transactions and services, hefty discounts on oil change services, and free multi-point inspection.

Auto Dealers, Service Centers to Re-Open Under MECQ

Auto dealerships and service centers are now allowed to re-open under the Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine or MECQ which will start in Metro Manila, Laguna, and Cebu City on Saturday, May 16 and will last until Sunday, May 31.

There may be a silver lining for the auto industry: wary commuters may choose private vehicles over public transportation to avoid exposure to COVID-19. This information is based on information collected by Bloomberg across major cities which have eased lockdowns during the past few weeks.

The COVID-19 pandemic has made Toyota Motor Corporation CEO Akio Toyoda to question the carmaker’s Genchi-Genbutsu philosophy. The phrase, translated roughly as, “go and see for yourself” builds on the idea that in order to solve a problem quickly and more efficiently is to go where they exist and analyze the root cause.

Mercedes-Benz will debut a new steering wheel on the 2020 E-Class that will, among other things, force you to hold it properly.

Coinciding with more areas being put in General Community Quarantine (GCQ), auto dealerships are starting to re-open once more. Those looking for a great deal may be in for a treat such as Chery Auto Philippines’s new all-in zero downpayment and free monthly amortization payment schemes.

Kia may have the World Car of the Year winning Telluride to service the U.S. market, but for the rest of the world, the Korean automaker also has a mid-sized SUV that slots above the Sorento in terms of size and positioning: the Mohave.

Hyundai PH to Implement "Odd-Even" Scheme at Dealers, to Begin Home Service

Near empty service bays will be the norm at Hyundai dealerships nationwide as official Philippine Distributor Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI) launches its 6-step Hyundai ARMOR program as it begins to resume dealership operations.

President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered the implementation of a “Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine” over Metro Manila,Laguna, and other transitioning high-risk areas. Cebu City and Mandaue City though will remain on Enhanced Community Quarantine.

Understanding that public transport workers such as city bus drivers are among the most susceptible to COVID-19, Mercedes-Benz is now offering a safety partition that can be retrofitted to its existing Citaro city bus.

This year marks Suzuki’s 100th anniversary with Michio Suzuki having first started in business in March 1920 with the manufacture of textile looms. These became more advanced and very popular right through to the early 1950s when there was a global decline in the cotton industry.

With home quarantine measures in place around the world, some people are finding private space in the most unlikely of spaces: their own car.

Chevrolet service technicians at dealerships across the Philippines will soon be utilizing online “Tech Eyes” support from The Covenant Car Company, Inc.’s (TCCCI) Technical Assistance Center (TAC) engineers to solve complex vehicle repair problems more effectively. “Tech Eyes” is part of Chevrolet’s Complete Care commitment to provide a superior ownership experience for its customers nationwide.

Jeep’s parent company, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) will be sending much-needed facemasks to the Philippines. This is after the auto giant re-allocated its Comau facility in China to begin production of up to 3 million face masks per month.

The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has announced the opening of its offices in areas covered by the General Community Quarantine (GCQ) starting next week.

Volkswagen Philippines, recognizing the restrictions to the motoring public’s movements during the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) imposed by the government since mid-March due to the COVID-19 outbreak, has announced that warranties on Volkswagen vehicles expiring within the period of the ECQ would be extended for three more months, or up to August 31, 2020.

Toyota Accidentally Confirmed a Subaru WRX Rivaling GR Corolla

After releasing the 272-horsepower GR Yaris to the world, Toyota is looking to expand its family of go-fast cars. The likely candidate? The Corolla.

A quick look at Geely Philippines’s official website reveals that aside from the Coolray crossover and the Azkarra SUV, the Chinese car brand is looking to add at least three more cars to its line-up (see photo below). Based on their silhouette, the additions could be another SUV, an MPV, and a sedan. While the recently-launched 7-seater Haoyue seems like a no-brainer, what about the other two?

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May 15, 2020

Kia Says Consider Value, Not Just Price in Buying a New Car

Lexus PH to Launch P 11-Million LC 500 Convertible in Q3 2020

Petron Extends Front Liner Fuel Discounts Until End of May

May 14, 2020

Toyota PH to Offer Free Vehicle Sanitation, Extended Payment Terms, and Payment Holidays

Ford PH Gears Up to Re-Open Dealerships After May 15

San Miguel to Resume Work on Skyway Extension on May 15

Maserati Pays Tribute to Racing Icon Stirling Moss

Kia Gives Picanto Sharper Styling, New Engine for 2020

Nissan PH Dealerships to be Disinfected Thrice Daily, to Provide Customers with Free Masks Upon Entry

Sole Jaguar Land Rover Dealership in PH to Re-Open on May 16

Mitsubishi PH Offers Priority Lane, Discounts to Front Liners

May 13, 2020

Auto Dealers, Service Centers to Re-Open Under MECQ

Commuters Choose Private Cars Over Public Transportation to Avoid Coronavirus Exposure

Toyota CEO Starts to Question Company's Core Philosophy

Mercedes-Benz's New Steering Wheel Can Punish You If You Don't Hold It Right

You Can Now Drive Home a Chery Without Paying Anything

Should Kia PH Bring in the Land Cruiser Prado Rivaling 2021 Mohave?

May 12, 2020

Hyundai PH to Implement "Odd-Even" Scheme at Dealers, to Begin Home Service

Duterte Orders Modified ECQ in High Risk Areas

Mercedes-Benz Develops Safety Partition for Its Buses

How Suzuki's Yaramaika Spirit Led to Japan's First Front-Wheel Drive Car

People are Now Using Their Parked Cars to Get Peace and Quiet

Chevrolet "Tech Eyes" to Help Dealers Solve Complex Vehicle Repairs

Philippines Will Receive These Face Masks Produced by Jeep's Parent Company

LTO to Re-Open on May 13 in GCQ Areas

Volkswagen PH Announces Warranty Extension

May 11, 2020

Toyota Accidentally Confirmed a Subaru WRX Rivaling GR Corolla

Is the P 567k Geely Binrui Coming to the Philippines?