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July 1, 2020

Have You Noticed Waze's New Look?

Waze is ready to welcome people back on the road with a revamped look and Moods to add more fun into every drive. Their latest brand refresh reinforces inclusivity and connection into every journey on the road, empowering each user to share and express their feelings with the Waze community.

Toyota has once again been named the world’s most valuable car brand while Tesla passes Honda, Ford, and Nissan. This was calculated by market researcher Kantar and released through their annual BrandZ Top 100 Most Valuable Brands List.

What’s the world gone to? A Cobra with less than a V8 under the hood? Really? What would the late Carroll Shelby think? Well, that’s exactly what happened on the other side of the pond with British carmaker AC Cars and their new 2021 Cobra range.

Jeep Philippines is confirming that its much-awaited pickup truck, the Gladiator is finally landing this July 11 after a teaser was posted on Facebook.

Hyundai has revealed that its new 2021 Santa Fe isn’t just a simple skin job. The migration to the company’s latest platform means it gets new powertrain and more space compared to the current 2020 model.

With more than 20,000 examples handcrafted since its launch (more than any of its competitors) the new Bentley Bentayga is set to build on an incredible success story to date. Combining the abilities of a performance grand tourer, a luxury limousine, a spacious family car, and an off-roader, the new Bentayga levels up on the success of its predecessor.

Toyota PH Reveals More Details on GR Supra E-Sports Program

Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) has released more details of its first e-sports program: the GR Supra GT Cup Asia – Philippines. Organized under Toyota’s global Gazoo Racing brand, the virtual racing tournament will start in July, and aims to find the Philippines’s top e-sports racers who will represent the country in the Asian Regional Round in the last quarter of this year.

Subaru and its motorsports subsidiary, Subaru Tecnica International (STI) won’t be running at this year’s Nürburgring 24-Hour Race due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Petron Corporation, the leading oil company in the Philippines is now offering interior anti-bac treatment at selected service stations starting today.

After showing off its revamped design inside and out, MG is now confirming that its 2021 MG 6 compact fastback is getting a power upgrade as well.

The latest driving simulator is arriving at the Geely-owned China Euro Vehicle Technology AB (CEVT) innovation center. By early next year, CEVT will welcome a new VI-grade DiM250 driving simulator which allows Geely to improve vehicle safety and even develop cars in less time than ever before.

If you want a different kind of commercial vehicle, there’s always the new Land Rover Defender Hard Top. The newest addition to the Defender 90 and 110 family, the Defender Hard Top combines unstoppable all-terrain capability with cargo space, practicality, and comfort.

AC Motors, the automotive and motorcycle arm of AC Industrials, the industrial technology unit of Ayala Corporation is now introducing an online aftersales consultation platform: the Master Mechanics.

The Geneva auto show will not be held in 2021, the organizers have announced.

Suzuki Philippines Incorporated (SPH), is now making more features and services available in the digital space with the launch of their online showroom. People will find more convenient and efficient services available to make the auto browsing experience hassle and worry free.

Nissan will unveil its all-electric crossover, the Ariya on July 15. The announcement was made no less by CEO Makoto Uchida at the carmaker’s annual shareholders meeting.

Coco Martin is Chery Auto PH's Brand Ambassador

Chery Auto Philippines announces actor Coco Martin as their new brand ambassador. The television superstar will be appearing on various print ads, commercials, and billboards endorsing the fast-growing automotive brand and its Tiggo line of crossovers, in particular the flagship midsize 7-seater Tiggo 8.

If there’s a vehicle that’ll single-handedly overturn the compact crossover pecking order, it’s this: the 2020 Geely Coolray. The name is nonsensical, but the car it’s attached to is most certainly not. It doesn’t carry the same gravitas as the more established brands in the market, but its impressive specs and performance are enough to make it a topic of conversation.

Over the course of nearly three months of being under the Enhanced Community Quarantine, I realized that one thing that we do nearly every day, but take for granted, is driving. After being forced to stay home and off the roads, we soon started to miss being behind the wheel of our favorite car, whether it’s an old-reliable or brand-new. At the same time, we begin to see our vehicles under a different light—they are not simply a means of transportation, but an extension of our daily life.

Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC), in its continuing total commitment to be “Your Responsible Partner” not only to Filipino motorists, families, and enterprises, but also to the country’s brave and devoted healthcare and medical front liners who continue to risk their lives in order to fulfill their daily duties, launched its “Kasama Mo” campaign.

28 Facts You Probably Didn't Know About Rolls-Royce

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has seen a significant interest in the myths and legends that endear so many to the brand. This trend began ever since it revealed that it equips Bespoke commissioned motor cars with a refrigerator that has two cooling modes: ‘Summer’ and ‘Winter’ to ensure that occupants’ beverages are delivered at the optimum temperature for the season.

With SMC Tollways Corporation phasing out cash payments at its toll roads as early as October, they’re giving you ample time to switch to their free Autosweep RFID system. And in the latest bit of good news, they’ve now setup 24-hour drive thru booths for people who’re too busy during the daytime.

A majority of buyers still aren’t sold on driver assist technology; a survey released by Pennsylvania-based insurer Erie Insurance revealed.

It could now be said: it’s the F-150 that’s making Ford. Instead of shying away from the stakes, the automaker has given Bloomberg (via Automotive News) a look of its best-selling franchise.

Nissan is entering into a joint-venture with Chinese battery maker, Sunwoda to develop next-generation vehicle batteries specifically for the automaker’s e-Power vehicles.

Heads up, EasyTrip tag users. The electronic toll fee provider for the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX), Subic Clark Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX), Cavite Expressway (CAVITEX), and C5 Link Flyover has announced that all transponders will be deactivated by September 30, 2020.

Toyota PH's Leasing Service, Kinto One, Includes the Toyota Corolla Altis Hybrid

Toyota Financial Services Philippines officially launches Kinto One, a new mobility service that fits today’s dynamic lifestyle.

Mazda Philippines has confirmed that no locally available Mazda3 or CX-30 vehicles are included in a recent recall plaguing the U.S.

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July 1, 2020

Have You Noticed Waze's New Look?

Toyota Still is the World's Most Valuable Car Brand

Will You Buy an P 8.5-million Zero Emissions Shelby Cobra?

It's Confirmed: Jeep PH is Launching the Gladiator this July

Hyundai Releases More Details on 2021 Santa Fe's Powertrain, Platform

The 2021 Bentley Bentayga is More Luxurious than Ever

June 30, 2020

Toyota PH Reveals More Details on GR Supra E-Sports Program

Subaru Won't be Racing at This Year's Nürburgring 24-Hour Race

Petron Now Offers Antibacterial Treatment for Just P 250

The 2021 MG 6 Now Gets a 181-Horsepower Engine

Geely Invests in Same New Driving Simulator Used by Mercedes-AMG, Honda

These New Land Rover Defenders Can Deliver Your Cargo Anytime, Anywhere

You Can Now Do Online Service Consultation for Ayala's 6 Car, Bike Brands

Organizers Axe 2021 Geneva Auto Show

Suzuki PH Launches Online Showroom, Official LazMall Store

Nissan CEO Reveals Ariya EV's Launch Date

June 29, 2020

Coco Martin is Chery Auto PH's Brand Ambassador

Review: 2020 Geely Coolray Sport

The 2020 XC40 is a New Breed of Volvo for a New Kind of Owner

Isuzu PH to Donate PPEs for Every Vehicle Sold

June 28, 2020

28 Facts You Probably Didn't Know About Rolls-Royce

SLEX, Skyway Sets Up 24-Hour Drive Thru RFID Installation Sites

Drivers Still Don't Trust Safety Assist Systems

As a Brand, the F-150 is Worth More Than McDonald's or Nike

Chinese Battery Maker to Supply Nissan's Next-Generation EV Batteries

Heads-Up: EasyTrip Tags to be Phased Out by September 30

June 26, 2020

Toyota PH's Leasing Service, Kinto One, Includes the Toyota Corolla Altis Hybrid

Mazda PH Confirms: No CX-30, Mazda3 Affected by US Recall