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August 5, 2020

Gordon Murray's New T.50 Supercar is Lighter Than a MX-5, But Comes with 663 Horsepower

Taking a very different approach compared to typical supercars with their fancy electronics or complicated hybrid or even turbo tech, Gordon Murray is showing off his ground-breaking T.50 in full for the very first time, and naturally from the man behind the McLaren F1, it’s mighty impressive.

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) will now be requiring face shields for everyone taking public transportation starting August 15, 2020.

In a rather unique promo (and one that pretty much sums up the current situation), Chery Auto Philippines is giving away a free UV disinfection lamp for every new vehicle sold until August 31, 2020.

Ford Motor Company today announced that Jim Hackett, who has led the company’s transformation since 2017, plans to retire from the company. Jim Farley has been named the company’s new president and CEO and will join the board of directors, effective October 1.

Geely Auto has announced that its Compact Modular Architecture (CMA) has reached a new sales milestone by hitting 600,000 cumulative sales at the end of July.

Last Call for the Honda Civic RS at Just P 1.276M this August

This August, Honda Cars Philippines is announcing the last call on its “Great Deals, Brighter Tomorrow” promo which sees discounts of up to P 300,000.

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board or LTFRB is urging private companies to use public utility vehicles (PUVs) grounded during the MECQ as company shuttles.

The Department of Transportation and the Land Transportation Office-Philippines (LTO) are fast-tracking the operationalization of private motor vehicle inspection centers (PMVICs) to cater to the vehicle inspection need of owners as requirement for registration.

After previewing it last December alongside the refreshed Land Rover Discovery Sport, Coventry Motors Corporation, the exclusive distributor of the iconic British premium SUV brand joins the rest of Asia in officially welcoming the all-new Defender this August.

The lack of public transportation during the National Capital Region’s shift back to MECQ (Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine) means that motorcycle back riding has now been allowed even if the riders aren’t related.

Isuzu Philippines has quietly upgraded its D-Max LS for the 2020 model year with a new wheel and tire package for better handling.

Kia Philippines is extending its “Worth the Drive Deals” this August and with that offers flexible offers such as cash discounts, low downpayments, low monthly amortization, or zero percent interest.

Toyota celebrates 32 years of operations in the Philippines on a very hopeful note, highlighted by the recent launch of its new 2020 Toyota Vios. As the country starts to recover from the challenges brought about by the coronavirus pandemic, Toyota Motor Philippines Corporation (TMP) renews its partnership with the Filipino people in its pursuit of nation building.

The Covenant Car Company, Inc. (TCCCI), exclusive distributor of MG in the Philippines, received the Five Star Distributor award—the highest recognition among all international MG distributors—at the recent 2020 MG Overseas Dealers and Distributors Conference held online last July 27, 2020. In attendance of the online, cloud-based event were various MG distributors from over eighty (80) countries where MG is available.

2021 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado Joins the 200-Horsepower Club

Toyota’s long-serving Land Cruiser Prado gets an update for 2021 giving it a more powerful engine and added safety features.

Mazda sure had us fooled. After introducing it as their first full electric vehicle (EV), the freestyle doored MX-30 is arriving as a self-charging hybrid for selected market in the next few months.

With several major parts of the Philippines going back to Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine (MECQ) starting tomorrow, the Land Transportation Office (LTO) has issued a new advisory which further extends the registration renewal for vehicles expiring in June, July, and August 2020.

Just when you thought all the stories about the Mazda6 could be told, Mazda Philippines brought in what could be considered as this generation’s, “Mi Ultimo Adios”—the sedan fitted with the 2.5-liter Skyactiv-Turbo engine. While it doesn’t drastically alter the general formula, it does manage to unlock additional miles in the segment’s already most fun-to-drive executive car.

Answering the plea of those in the medical community, the Philippine government has opted to bring back the National Capital Region (NCR), Laguna, Cavite, Rizal, and Bulacan back to Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine or MECQ starting on Tuesday, August 4 to Tuesday, August 18, 2020. With that, it’s best to be reminded with regards to the transportation sector:

How Terriyaki Burgers Inspired Honda to Design a New Kind of Seat Fabric

Those who eat in their cars know that oil stains are a bitch to remove. The moment that French fry or chicken nugget hits the car seat, it’s game over. Not only do they turn unsightly, but they leave odors which turn that new car smell into something closer to that of your favorite fast food place. And while carmakers have experimented with water-repellant fabrics, these aren’t enough to prevent greasy food, or their remnants from penetrating into the car seat. That is until now.

Good looks can only get you so far in life, even in cars. It’s so easy to be enamored with a vehicle’s aesthetics to the point that it has also become easy to look the other way if the performance isn’t up to par.

The latest automotive brand to join Lazada’s growing portfolio is Goodyear. Starting today, you can purchase brand-new Goodyear passenger car, SUV, and light-duty truck tires from the comfort of your own home.

Please Don't Use Alcohol or Bleach to Clean Your Car's Interior

While it’s true that we should all prioritize our own health and safety, we should also consider the effect disinfectants can have on our cars, especially the interior. With that, it’s just as important that we invest in the right sort of cleaning solution and/or agent.

Nissan is giving customers yet another reason to love their electric cars: the ability to pay for parking with electricity.

These 10 Cars are Judged to Have Easiest to Use Interiors for 2020

WardsAuto has just released their 10 Best UX (User Experience). It comes a month after the U.S.-based publication released their 10 Best Interiors.

The Lexus NX crossover was engineered and designed to please not only the most discerning driving enthusiasts, but also those who are looking for a comfortable and practical vehicle that can do it all. It seems like a tall order, but Lexus has the know-how and experience when it comes to building capable crossovers that deliver an engaging on-road driving experience, and still have the capability to tackle more challenging terrain.

Carousell, one of the world’s largest and fastest growing online classifieds, launches its first-ever used car sale in the Philippines titled “Car-o-Sale”. Through this campaign, it aims to help jump start businesses of its automotive merchants, many of which are long time listers since its early days as OLX. In addition, it is set to provide potential car buyers with a wide selection of quality used vehicles from its list of trusted sellers, paired with great deals.

Normally, carmakers enter into collaborations with established watch makers to make some nice wrist candy. But what happens if a carmaker decides to come up with their own case design from scratch? What happens is the new Subaru STI watch.

Known only by its code, D1VH31A, it’s an original watch designed by Subaru’s Motorsports Division, STI to show its “passion for manufacturing.”

The “D” in its name points to the main motif of the watch which is the pink gold disc rotor etched with the words, “STI.” The brake caliper also acts as the watch crown, with the adjustment made to look like a valve step cap. The hour, minute, and second hand vary in thickness and length for easy legibility, while a scratch-resistant sapphire glass covers the face. The quick-release 18 mm silicon strap also carries the STI logo. Sized at 36 mm, the D1VH31A watch is unisex and comes in three colors: white, black, and cherry red.

The watch itself features a quartz movement. It makes 20 vibrations per 5 seconds to express the importance of 1/1000th of a second in motorsports. A sweeping second hand makes it as smooth as a mechanical watch. It’s water resistant up to 3 ATM.

Currently, this original Subaru STI watch is only available for sale in Japan. Priced at 27,000 Yen (P 12,700~), it can be purchased through the official Subaru online store (Cherry Red, White, Black).

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August 5, 2020

Gordon Murray's New T.50 Supercar is Lighter Than a MX-5, But Comes with 663 Horsepower

Face Shield Required on All Forms of Public Transport Starting August 15

Zap Those Germs Away with Chery's Free UV Disinfection Lamp

Former Toyota Man Jim Farley to Head Ford Motor Company Effective October

Geely, Volvo Co-Developed CMA Platform Reaches Sales Milestone

August 4, 2020

Last Call for the Honda Civic RS at Just P 1.276M this August

LTFRB Urges Private Companies to Use Grounded PUVs During MECQ

LTO Still Wants to Implement Automated Motor Vehicle Inspection

Look: The 2020 Land Rover Defender Already Conquered the Jungle Base Off-Road Trail

Under Stricter MECQ, Back Riding Even For Non-Couples is Allowed

Isuzu PH Quietly Upgrades Entry-Level D-Max LS for 2020

Get the Kia Sportage or Sorento This Month with Zero Interest for 5 Years

Toyota Motor PH on Current Economic Situation: This Will Be Our Finest Moment

MG Philippines Recognized as One of the World's Best

August 3, 2020

2021 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado Joins the 200-Horsepower Club

Mazda Introduces a New Engine Called e-Skyactiv-G

LTO Gives Expiring Motor Vehicle Registrations Up to September 30 to Renew

Review: 2020 Mazda6 2.5 Turbo Signature

As NCR Goes Back to MECQ, Here's a Reminder of What It Looks Like for the Transport Sector

August 2, 2020

How Terriyaki Burgers Inspired Honda to Design a New Kind of Seat Fabric

Conquer the Roads with the Hyundai Kona

Goodyear Tires are Now Sold on Lazada PH

August 1, 2020

Please Don't Use Alcohol or Bleach to Clean Your Car's Interior

Nissan Now Allows You to Pay for Parking Using Your Car's Electricity

July 31, 2020

These 10 Cars are Judged to Have Easiest to Use Interiors for 2020

Lexus PH Brings in Updated 2020 NX SUV with Better Handling, Added Standard Features

Get Used Cars with as Much as P 150,000 Discount at Carousell PH's Car-O-Sale

Subaru STI Just Came Up with Their Own Original Watch