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May 20, 2020

Chery Auto Named to AI Innovator's List

Chery was recently named as part of China’s General Office of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology’s (MIIT) “New-generation AI Innovation Key Task Undertaker List.” The state-owned carmaker was cited particularly for its “Communication System Applied in Aided Driving or Autonomous Driving Vehicles.”

Dyson made waves when they unveiled plans to get into the electric car business in 2017, going against the likes of Tesla. Things though didn’t pan out well for British inventor and entrepreneur James Dyson who had to pull the plug on the project last year.

Kia Philippines announces the resumption of sales and aftersales service operations of its 27 dealerships in the country beginning on May 18, 2020.

Honda fans, you can now visit the Honda Collection Hall from the comfort of your home. The Honda Collection Hall (HCH), located at the Twin Ring Motegi circuit in Japan (read our first-hand account here), hosts the largest collection of products developed by the company, with over 300 models on show.

As the country moves forward and makes its way to recovery from the global pandemic, Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) acknowledges the challenges it will face once the world transitions to the new normal.

Look at the Shinkansen-Inspired 2021 Toyota Sienna MPV

MPVs may be falling out of favor for some buyers, but Toyota is keen to continue in the segment with the all-new, fourth-generation Sienna. Designed, engineered, and built for the US market, the 2021 Sienna comes with a standard gasoline-electric hybrid powertrain.

Honda’s all-new 2020 Jazz will help its occupants maintain proper social distancing even in an event of a crash. This comes as the carmaker introduces a new front-center airbag making it one of the first of the brand’s models, and the first in its class to come up with this new passive safety feature.

Nissan has just marked a milestone by being Japan’s first-ever zero emissions ambulance. The specially-converted NV400 will serve as an addition to the Tokyo Fire Department’s Ikebukuro branch.

McLaren Automotive may be putting the brakes on their new product plans for 2021 and beyond as the carmaker braces from the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. This was revealed by CEO Mike Flewitt.

Seven Volkswagen dealerships have resumed operations and re-opened their doors to customers, albeit following the “new normal” business operating protocols as recommended by the government’s Inter-Agency Task Force on the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) under the guidelines of modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) and general community quarantine (GCQ).

As parts of China, the first country hit by the coronavirus, starts adjusting to life in the new normal, it also offers everyone a glimpse of what to expect, especially when it comes to auto shows. And if it’s a formula that’ll be seen elsewhere, it’s going to be interesting to say the least.

Lexus Philippines is now offering an innovative concept that enables customers to purchase a brand-new Lexus without having to step foot into its dealership.

Subaru’s top Japanese executives are returning portions of their salary, and up to 30 percent of their performance-linked compensation for the 2019-2020 Fiscal Year as the Japanese carmaker braces for the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic.

Toyota is filling up every available niche in their SUV line-up with the revival of the Venza nameplate for 2021. Designed to slot between the RAV4 and the Highlander, the Venza is a mid-sized two-row SUV built to go against the Hyundai Santa Fe, Nissan Murano, Ford Edge, and Honda Passport. Coming standard with a gasoline-electric hybrid engine, it’s the seventh SUV for Toyota in the U.S.

Mitsubishi PH Outlines Dealer Re-Opening Schedule

Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) re-opens its selected dealerships and service centers after several areas were placed under the modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) and general community quarantine (GCQ) status.

It seems working from home has spurred the love for acronyms over at Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc., the exclusive distributor of Hyundai passenger cars and commercial vehicles in the country has already come up with ARMOR, and how they’ve thrown in BOSS and HOME as well.

Following guidelines set by the Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine (MECQ) and General Community Quarantine (GCQ), Nissan dealers across the Philippines have resumed sales and service operations.

The past two months, wherein the entire Luzon mainland and many parts of Visayas and Mindanao were placed under various levels of government-enforced community quarantine, have been eye-openers not just for families, but for many small and medium enterprise (SME) owners. Many have had to re-think key aspects of their operations in order to adapt to new health and safety requirements.

The Covenant Car Company, Inc. (TCCCI), the exclusive importer and distributor of Chevrolet automobiles and parts in the Philippines, has announced the resumption of business operations of Chevrolet dealerships in various regions, as select areas transition to the government-mandated Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine (MECQ) or General Community Quarantine (GCQ), while some cautiously implement a more localized quarantine.

Mercedes-Benz Philippines is now making available the flagship three-row GLS luxury SUV with a suggested retail price of 8.990 million. Exuding presence and power, the German automaker calls it, “the S-Class of SUVs.”

Hard hit by production stoppages and weakening sales, some carmakers have turned to conserving cash as means to ride out the coronavirus pandemic; but not for Mazda, as well as Toyota and Honda. These automakers intend to continue spending and developing next-generation technologies.

Despite Coronavirus, Geely PH is Confident of Achieving 2020 Targets

Despite the challenges of doing business in the “new normal,” SGAP remains confident that they will be able to achieve their 2020 targets.

Sojitz G Auto Philippines (SGAP), the exclusive distributor of Geely vehicles in the Philippines is re-opening its sole showroom for both sales and service starting on Monday, May 18.

In line with Motor Image Pilipinas’s move to re-open more dealerships with enhanced health and safety protocols, the exclusive distributor of Subaru vehicles in the Philippines is offering owners whose preventive maintenance service (PMS) and/or warranties were affected by the implementation of the ECQ, generous parts and service initiatives.

Motor Image Pilipinas, the exclusive distributor of Subaru vehicles in the Philippines has announced that its company-owned dealer network will re-open starting Wednesday, May 20, while its franchise dealers will start resuming operations by Monday, May 18. The full list of dealers, operating hours, and re-opening dates is available below.

Following the government’s easing of quarantine restrictions, Mazda Philippines is announcing the re-opening of its Luzon-based dealership network. Twenty Mazda dealers will be ready to serve customers starting tomorrow, building from the three that already re-opened in GCQ areas last May 5, 2020 (see full list below).

Ford Re-Opens at These Locations Starting May 16

Ford Philippines is opening majority of its dealerships nationwide starting May 16, 2020 while observing strict safety and sanitary protocols to protect its customers and dealer employees.

MG dealers across the country have started to re-open as the government started easing quarantine protocols. Nine MG dealerships have opened today, May 16 with 5 more slated to re-open by Monday, May 18. See the full list below.

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May 20, 2020

Chery Auto Named to AI Innovator's List

Dyson Shows Off Canceled Electric Car

Get a Free Blaupunkt Tire Inflator and Dash Cam on All Kia Models Until May 30

You Can Now Visit the Honda Collection Hall Virtually

Get the Toyota Vios with a P125K Discount, 5-Year Warranty, and Free PMS

May 19, 2020

Look at the Shinkansen-Inspired 2021 Toyota Sienna MPV

The 2020 Honda Jazz Helps Maintain Social Distancing Even During a Crash

Nissan Has Made Japan's First Zero Emissions Ambulance

McLaren to Delay New Car Roll Out Due to Pandemic

More Volkswagen PH Dealerships Resume Sales, Service Operations

As China Eases COVID-19 Restrictions, This Offers Us a Glimpse of What Motor Shows Will Be Like

You Can Now Buy a Brand-New Lexus Without Having to Step Foot In Their Dealership

Subaru Execs Return Salaries, But Sees No Delay in Upcoming Models Due to Pandemic

Toyota Revives Venza Nameplate as Hybrid-Only SUV for 2021

May 18, 2020

Mitsubishi PH Outlines Dealer Re-Opening Schedule

Hyundai PH Loves Their Acronyms So Here are Two More to Remember

The Following Nissan Dealers are Open to Serve You

The Maxus V80 Answers the "New Normal" Logistics Needs

Chevrolet PH Re-Starts Dealer Operations

Mercedes-Benz PH Launches P 8.990M Flagship GLS SUV (w/ Full Specs)

Mazda, Toyota, Honda Vows to Spend on R&D Even as Profits Plunge

May 17, 2020

Despite Coronavirus, Geely PH is Confident of Achieving 2020 Targets

Geely PH to Re-Open Sole Dealership on May 18

Subaru PH Offers 2,000-km Grace Period for Missed Service Due to ECQ

Subaru PH Dealers Re-Open Starting Monday, May 18; Offers At Home Test Drives for Customers

More Mazda Dealerships Are Ready to Serve Under "New Normal" Conditions

May 16, 2020

Ford Re-Opens at These Locations Starting May 16

MG PH Re-Opens Dealerships Starting Today