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June 16, 2020

Yes Folks, Ford PH is Bringing in the F-150 This Month

Update: Read the full launch story here (6/24).

This month marks the return of the Ford F-150 to the Philippine market. The big, bold, and brash full-sized pickup truck will join the likes of the Mustang, Explorer, and Expedition as build-up units sourced from North America.

Despite the world’s insatiable appetite for SUVs and crossovers, Lexus is still banking on the compact sports sedan segment and with that unveiled the 2021 Lexus IS.

Your eyes aren’t deceiving you: Ford just gave its Transit van a Ranger Raptor-like makeover, and yes, it’s not a one-off. It’ll be made available at showrooms, if you live in Europe.

For the month of June, Mazda Philippines makes owning its flagship luxury 7-seater Crossover more accessible than ever before. Until June 30, 2020, the Mazda CX-9 AWD Signature is made available for only P 28,271 per month for five years with financing from Bank of the Philippine Islands (assumes 50 percent downpayment).

This is the 2021 Nissan X-Trail

The first key part of Nissan’s turnaround plan has just been unveiled. The 2021 X-Trail (aka Rogue in the U.S.) makes its global debut with a stronger, more SUV-honed body, more upscale interior, and improved powertrain.

Positioned as a starter car, the 2020 Toyota Wigo is made to appeal to a broad market segment. With that, Toyota Motor Philippines is making available a wide list of accessories for its best-selling entry-level passenger car.

It’s confirmed: Toyota Motor Philippines will be launching a long-term car leasing program within the month. As predicted last April, the program will be called Kinto.

Toyota Motor Philippines made history with its first digital launch. Featuring the 2020 Wigo, the sub-compact hatchback is being positioned as an ideal starter car, especially when social distancing’s important in the “new normal.”

With companies now having to provide some kind of shuttle service to their employees in the “new normal,” Kia is giving business owners an ideal people mover in the Kia K2500 Karga.

A few days after the arrest of then Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn in 2018, reports surfaced that his public and humiliating treatment was part of a power play within the company. At the time, it was all anecdotal but now it seems there’s an email trail to back it up.

When the all-new, fourth-generation Honda Jazz (aka Fit) made its global debut in Japan, the design didn’t really sit with a vast majority of enthusiasts. Most dismissed it as too cute and not really a match for Honda’s sporty positioning.

Leading Philippine-based online auto parts store, PartsPro is now launching its very own outlet store where you can now get overstocked and demo items at liquidation prices.

Lalamove, in partnership with the Quezon City local government, launches a one-of-a-kind vehicle to cater to the delivery needs of the QC residents, the LalaJeep. The project’s goal is to help jeepney drivers who were displaced from work due to the community quarantine. This will also provide more affordable options for business owners who are heavily reliant on the delivery app as they move essential goods and shift their business online and delivery-enabled to adapt to the new norm.

Apple pie, McDonald’s, and Jeep—there are no other things that give off a strong whiff of Americana than these. Jeep, in particular, is associated as the freedom fighter that trampled on the Nazis. It’s probably more G.I. Joe than Duke and Sgt. Slaughter put together. So, what happens when this unequivocal piece of what makes America great gets made in, of all places, China?

2020 Geely Azkarra Luxury 48V EMS vs 2021 Subaru Forester e-Boxer

Subaru made the news when they announced that they’re bringing in the Forester e-Boxer into the Philippines. This move was supposed to make them the first mainstream brand to offer a hybrid-powered compact SUV. Set for a third quarter 2020 launch date, the Forester found itself sabotaged by an unexpected carmaker: Geely.

Subaru is taking vehicle safety very seriously, and to show that, they’ve begun to offer a retrofit kit (at least in Japan) that gives owners the ability to add one important EyeSight-like function: pedal misapplication mitigation.

You’re looking at the cheapest electric vehicle from a global automaker in China: the SAIC-GM-Wuling Hongguan Mini EV.

Mahindra plans to give up control of struggling South Korean unit SsangYong Motor, the Indian automaker’s managing director said, as it looks to exit money-losing ventures amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Making history, Philippine-made big bikes will finally roll out of a local assembly line. The announcement was made, appropriately on Independence Day by KTM Asia Motorcycle Manufacturing, Inc. (KAMMI) which formalized the roll out of the KTM 790 Duke and 790 Duke Adventure at its Laguna plant.

Given the current situation surrounding the global pandemic and efforts to contain it, it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to predict that there will be no big motor show happening in the Philippines. True enough, after initially announcing a postponement, the Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) is officially off this 2020.

Honda Cars PH Recalling 10,136 Vehicles to Faulty Fuel Pumps

Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. has finally pinpointed 10,136 units of 2018-2019 Accord, BR-V, Mobilio, City, Civic, Jazz, HR-V, and CR-V models that will require a recall due to faulty pumps. These units have fuel pumps that contain defective impellers that can inflate. This can cause the pump from rotating, causing the engine to stall or fail to start.

San Miguel Corporation (SMC) will soon go cashless on all toll roads it operates, as the conglomerate continues to find ways to help curb the spread of COVID-19 and save more lives.

The world doesn’t have to wait long for Mazda to unveil its next-generation BT-50 pickup truck. Teased with this shadowy picture, it’ll be shown in full next week.

Hold on tight for the ride of your life! This June 15, for the first time in digital space, Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) is officially unveiling the well-loved entry-level hatchback, the Toyota Wigo!

Sojitz Fuso Philippines Corporation (SFP), the general distributor of Fuso Commercial Vehicles in the Philippines has brought in the all-new Fuso Super Great truck tractor models.

As the Philippines gradually eases into what could be called the “new normal” of everyday life, and the government declaring the National Capital Region, as well as the rest of the country, under general community quarantine (GCQ), businesses—including automotive dealerships—are now allowed to resume operations, albeit following the guidelines set under GCQ that aims to minimize the further spread of a still-ongoing pandemic.

Have you found yourself struggling behind the wheel after the lockdown? Don’t worry, you’re not alone.

The next round of the pickup wars is upon us. It’s all but officially confirmed that the Ford Ranger is due for a full model change by next year.

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June 16, 2020

Yes Folks, Ford PH is Bringing in the F-150 This Month

The 2021 Lexus IS Polishes, But Doesn't Re-Write the Sports Sedan Rules

The Ford Transit Trail is a Ranger Raptor-inspired Deliver Anywhere Van

Get the 2020 Mazda CX-9 for Just P 28,271 Monthly for 5 Years

June 15, 2020

This is the 2021 Nissan X-Trail

Here's the Full List, Prices of the 2020 Toyota Wigo's Genuine Accessories

"Kinto," Toyota's Car Leasing Program Will be Launching This Month in the Philippines

Toyota Motor PH Officially Launches 2020 Wigo with Prices Starting at P 568k (w/ Brochure)

This Kia People Carrier Makes Social Distancing Easy

Email Trail Points at How Nissan Orchestrated Carlos Ghosn's Ouster

Honda Finally Understands: Not Everyone Likes the 2020 Jazz's New Look

Shop for Thousands of Auto Parts and Accessories at Liquidation Prices

You Can Now Book a Jeepney on Lalamove

Review: 2020 Jeep Compass

June 13, 2020

2020 Geely Azkarra Luxury 48V EMS vs 2021 Subaru Forester e-Boxer

Subaru Now Offers EyeSight-inspired Safety Tech as Retrofit Kit for Impreza, XV

At P 212K, This is the Cheapest "Global" EV in China

Mahindra Gives Up on SsangYong Motor

Philippine-Made KTM 790 Duke Gets Significant Price Cut

There Are No Big Motoring Shows Happening in the Philippines This Year

June 11, 2020

Honda Cars PH Recalling 10,136 Vehicles to Faulty Fuel Pumps

SLEX, Skway, and Other SMC Toll Roads to Go Completely Cashless

Mazda Previews All-New 2021 BT-50

Toyota Motor PH's First Virtual Launch to Have Ben&Ben Concert

Fuso PH Launches 2020 Super Great Truck Tractor

Get the Volkswagen Santana for Just P 620K Until June 30

Struggling Behind the Wheel After the Lockdown? You're Not Alone

Volkswagen Slips, Says All-New Ford Ranger is Coming Out Next Year