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May 22, 2020

MMPC Continues to Aid Sta. Rosa City

Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) continues its commitment to work side by side with the local government of Santa Rosa City in the fight against the spread of COVID 19 by providing various needs to its front liners and other essential personnel.

Sir Henry Royce once said, “Small things make perfection, but perfection is no small thing.” It is in this vein that Rolls-Royce Motor Cars presents to its clients, perfect scale models of the Cullinan, the marque’s stellar SUV.

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Land Transportation Office (LTO) just issued the outline of corresponding penalties for those who fail to observe proper health and safety guidelines during the community quarantine (ECQ or otherwise).

Helping the Philippines fight and respond to the coronavirus pandemic, Foton Philippines has turned over 6 units of Toano ambulances to the Philippine Red Cross. Unlike typical ambulances, these Foton units are specially equipped to battle contagious diseases such as COVID-19 by being negatively pressured.

Volvo Philippines continues to strengthen its commitment to its valued clients through the Volvo Concierge service. Launched in March, right after the declaration of the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ), Volvo Concierge is a client-focused service platform launched in the country to respond to the car care needs of local Volvo car owners.

Attention: Gran Turismo Sport players, you can now be one of the first to (virtually) drive and race Mazda’s newest rotary sportscar, the RX-Vision GT3 Concept.

Land Rover Completes First Range Rover Made Under Social Distancing Measures

The first Range Rover made under new social distancing measures drove off the production line at Jaguar Land Rover’s manufacturing plant in Solihull, following the recent temporary pause in production due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Honda donated a total of 104 motorcycles to the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) to provide the agency with a fast and reliable mode of transport. This allows them to quickly deliver humanitarian and life-saving services to communities in times of calamities, including the COVID-19 pandemic.

After an almost 60-day delay brought about by various COVID-19 related quarantine measures, Ford Philippines has finally taken the wraps off the 2020 Everest Sport. Marking the country’s first-ever virtual car launch, the Everest Sport joins current Everest line-up in the Philippines.

After showing it on multiple occasions as a prototype model, Nissan has finally shown the production version of the P 56.98-million GT-R 50 by Italdesign.

After over two months of halting operations to comply with the government’s guidelines to prevent the spread of COVID-19, Maxus Philippines has announced that selected dealerships have resumed operations, and with that, is offering deals on its recently launched T60 pickup truck.

Hyundai Philippines’s love for acronyms continue with the H.O.M.E.R.U.N. (Hyundai Owning Made Easy, Ready to Unlock Next Normal) sales promo. Aimed at those wanting a more convenient, flexible, and affordable way to own a brand-new vehicle, these deals run until the end of June.

With restrictions starting to be relaxed, Mazda has seen its dealers gradually restart their operations. As a response, the automaker has announced the resumption of vehicle delivery from their manufacturing plants from both Japan and Thailand. In addition, all their factories report increasing production numbers.

Mazda Gives the CX-3 A New Engine and Polymetal Gray Color for 2021

UPDATE: See Mazda Philippines response below (05/21).

The introduction of the CX-30 crossover has somewhat muddled the positioning of the smaller (and much older) CX-3, especially since the gap in pricing doesn’t really amount to much. Well, Mazda seems to have understood the problem and will start to offer the CX-3 with a brand-new engine for 2021 helping it confidently slot below the CX-30 in both price and positioning.

San Miguel Corporation has begun testing its employees for COVID-19 as part of an extensive plan to reopen its workplaces safely and continue providing essential services to the public.

After the resurrection of the Venza, the SUVfication of Toyota continues with the 7-seater Highlander mid-sized SUV. While the Highlander itself is not new—the nameplate has been around since 2000, the fourth-generation model marks the first time it’ll be made available globally.

Mercedes-Benz Philippines is now offering the Air-Balance package to promote the health and well-being of its customers. Standard on higher trim models such as the S-Class and CLS-Class, it can now be retrofitted on selected Mercedes-Benz passenger vehicles as well.

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.

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May 22, 2020

MMPC Continues to Aid Sta. Rosa City

Rolls-Royce Releases "Perfect Scale Model" of Cullinan SUV

DOTr, LTO Outlines Penalties for Those Who Don't Follow Proper Health, Safety Guidelines

These are the First COVID-19 Proof Ambulances in the Country

Volvo PH's Concierge Service Provides a Safe Way to Conduct Sales, Services

Win Prizes as Mazda Celebrates 100th Anniversary in Gran Turismo Sport

May 21, 2020

Land Rover Completes First Range Rover Made Under Social Distancing Measures

These Honda Motorcycles Will Help Save Lives

Ford PH Launches 2020 Everest Sport at P 1.868M (w/ Specs, 15 Photos)

Nissan and Italdesign Starts to Produce the P 54.98-Million GT-R 50

Maxus PH Resumes Dealer Operations, Extends Offer on T60 Pickup Truck

Score a Hyundai HOMERUN When You Get the Hyundai Santa Fe at Zero Percent Interest for 5 Years

Mazda Resumes Production, Vehicle Deliveries

May 20, 2020

Mazda Gives the CX-3 A New Engine and Polymetal Gray Color for 2021

San Miguel Corporation Moves to Test All Its Employees

The 2021 Toyota Highlander is Now a Global Model

Spec Your Mercedes-Benz to Look After Your Health

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