As the country begins to bounce back from setbacks caused by the on-going pandemic, Suzuki Philippines (SPH) announces the re-opening of its showrooms with offers that open the door for first-time car buyers.
May 27, 2020
Get the Suzuki Ciaz with a P 160,000 Discount
As the country begins to bounce back from setbacks caused by the on-going pandemic, Suzuki Philippines (SPH) announces the re-opening of its showrooms with offers that open the door for first-time car buyers.
MMDA: Buses, Jeepneys Not Allowed to Operate in NCR's GCQ
Commuters take note: public utility buses and jeepneys still won’t be allowed to operate even when the National Capital Region shifts to General Community Quarantine (GCQ) on June 1.
Ford PH Managed to Fit 10,000 Face Shields onto Two Ranger Pickup Trucks
After hauling baked products and PPEs to front liners, Ford Philippines once again tapped its hardworking Ranger pickup truck to donate 10,000 face shields to the Department of Health (DOH) and Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).
Centro Starts Offering Easy to Install Plastic Barriers for PUVs
Centro Manufacturing Corporation today announced that it has developed social distancing dividers for utility vehicles it manufactures. It is now also developing this for its modern PUVs as well.
Finally, Someone's Designed Heat-Reflecting Leather Seats
Well, it’s about damn time. Butts have suffered long enough sitting on hot leather seats, it’s surprising it’s taken this long for one carmaker to answer the call of designing seats which remain cooler for a longer period of time.
BMW Refreshes 5 Series for 2021
BMW is updating its 5 Series sedan for 2021 bringing improvements to its exterior and interior design, aerodynamics and technology, and the introduction of a new 48-volt mild hybrid system.
Kia Gives the 2021 Rio Hatchback a Boost in Looks, Power
After refreshing its Picanto city car, Kia’s now giving the same treatment to its sub-compact hatchback, the Rio. For 2021, the Rio sports a range of enhancements to, in Kia’s words, reinvigorate its position in the B-segment.
Modified Number Coding Scheme to Greet Motorists on June 1
UPDATE 2: It remains suspended from June 8 until further notice due to the limitation of public transportation (6/7).
UPDATE 1: The MMDA has decided to postpone the implementation of the modified number coding scheme from June 1-5, 2020. Makati City, however, announced that modified number coding will start on Monday in that city. (5/30).
May 26, 2020
The 808-horsepower Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye is Now Available in the Philippines
After surprising many with the availability of the Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack late last year, Auto Nation Group, the official distributor of Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, and RAM in the Philippines is upping the muscle car ante with the announcement that the Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye is also available for orders locally.
Aston Martin Appoints New President and CEO
There’s a new man at the top of Aston Martin as Dr. Andy Palmer steps down as the company’s President and Group Chief Executive. In his place is 54-year old Tobias Moers of Mercedes-AMG. Moers will join the British supercar maker effective August 1, 2020.
Could the Kia K2500 Be the Most Flexible Light-Duty Truck in the Market?
Business owners, read up: if you need one of the most versatile light-duty trucks available in the market today, consider the 2020 Kia K2500.
Sonax Products are Now Available on Lazada PH
Sonax, the high-quality car detailing brand can now be delivered straight to your door. This comes as Sonax Philippines is making its products available on online shopping site, Lazada with its very own LazMall store (direct link to the store is at the bottom).
Skyway Will Have New Traffic Scheme Starting May 31
San Miguel Corporation (SMC) yesterday said construction of the P 10-billion Skyway Extension project is moving at a steady pace with safety protocols in place following the government’s go-signal to resume work last May 15.
Sedans, Hatchbacks are Losing Favor with Buyers
People are shifting away from traditional sedans and hatchbacks, and preferring to go for SUVs and pickup trucks instead—that’s the definitive conclusion reached by JATO Dynamics, an automotive business intelligence firm. Their data from 54 markets across the globe indicates that demand for so-called “traditional cars” were negatively impacted by the volatile environment more so than any other body type marking a big change for the industry.
The 7-Seater 2020 MG RX8 is Coming to PH Showrooms by August
MG is set to bring in their own 7-seater SUV, and we don’t have to wait that long. Sources say that after a canceled preview at April’s Manila International Auto Show (MIAS), Philippine distributor The Covenant Car Company, Inc. (TCCCI) is pushing ahead with an August reveal, at the latest.
Hyundai Teases 2021 Santa Fe
Hyundai has released a first glimpse of its all-new 2021 Santa Fe. The latest generation of the company’s longest-running flagship SUV will feature a “dignified and charismatic” exterior design, as well as interior design updates providing premium sensibility and comfort.
May 25, 2020
Speed-Limited Volvos Start Arriving at Showrooms
A year after Volvo Cars announced that they’ll be capping off the terminal velocity of their cars to 180 km/h, the first batch of these speed-limited Volvos are now being shipped to showrooms nationwide.
German Government Raises Concerns as Geely, BAIC Race to Up Stake at Daimler
Geely Automobile Holdings, the largest shareholder in Daimler, the parent company of Mercedes-Benz wants a deeper level of cooperation between the two automakers, a Reuters report said.
Honda Cars PH Offers Low Cash Out, Low Monthly Payment Deals on Most of Their Line-Up
Honda Cars Philippines is gearing up for the re-start of its dealership operations nationwide with their “One With You On This Journey” promo. Running from today until June 30, 2020, get Honda Cars’s line-up with special low cash-out, low monthly payments, and even free one-month amortization. Some highlights include:
Real-Life Audi Sport Racer Cheated in Virtual Formula E Race
Who would have thought that a motorsports professional would resort to cheating in a virtual race that had no bearing to its real-world counterpart?
Ford Upgrades Everest Titanium Models for 2020 with No Price Increase
The virtual launch of the 2020 Everest Sport gave Ford Philippines the chance to upgrade the top variant Everest Titanium models as well. Adding more tech features, these additions don’t come with any price increase.
May 24, 2020
Stranded by the Community Quarantine? Here's How You Can Go Home
During the entire ECQ, MECQ, GCQ episode, the most repeatedly asked question we got was: can I pickup a stranded family member from X to Y? Can I go from X to Y because I am currently stranded? Well, apparently, the answer is yes, but only if you fulfill some documentary requirements.
May 23, 2020
You Can Now Get a 5-Year, 140,000-km Warranty on Your Subaru
Motor Image Pilipinas, the exclusive distributor of Subaru vehicles in the country is now offering an extended warranty program called Subaru Vehicle Protect.
The P 1.64M 2020 Renegade is Your Entry Point into Jeep Ownership (w/ 13 Photos, Specs)
Auto Nation Group, the exclusive distributor of Jeep in the Philippines has launched the 2020 Jeep Compass and Renegade sourced from FCA’s joint-venture plant in China with GAC. These two SUVs take advantage of the ASEAN-China Free Trade Agreement and is reflected in their more affordable SRPs.
Can the P 1.850M 2020 Jeep Compass Stand Out of the Compact SUV Crowd? (w/ 11 Photos, Specs)
With Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) looking to globalize its Jeep brand, they’ve begun to move the production hub for the Philippine market to its two plants in China. With that, Auto Nation Group, the exclusive distributor of Jeep in the country takes advantage of the ASEAN-China Free Trade Agreement and brings down the price of the Jeep Compass and Renegade for 2020.
Toyota Motor Philippines Resumes Assembly at Sta. Rosa, Laguna Plant
After temporarily halting production to comply with the quarantine guidelines set by the government, Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) has resumed operations in its Santa Rosa, Laguna plant beginning last Monday, May 18. TMP understands that restarting business as soon as possible would stimulate economic activities in the country.
May 22, 2020
Good News: You Can Order an EasyTrip RFID on Shopee or Lazada
With contactless payment options fast becoming the preferred way to pay in the “new normal,” there’s some good news for those thinking of getting an EasyTrip RFID: you can order one right in the comfort of your home.
Toyota Gazoo Racing to Skip 2020 Nürburgring Endurance Race
Toyota Gazoo Racing (TGR) has announced that they are not participating in the 48th edition of the 24 Hours of Nürburgring Endurance Race (“24 Hours of Nürburgring”), which is scheduled to take place September 24 to 27, 2020. Originally set to be held in May, the race was moved to September as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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