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August 14, 2020

Ford PH Launches the 2021 Territory. Prices Start at Just P 1.179M (w/ Video, Specs)


Ford Philippines is entering the compact crossover segment with its all-new Territory. Aimed at young professionals and starting families, the Territory offers a technology-driven driving experience wrapped around a sleek, stylish urban-ready design.

Get P5 Off Per Liter at Petron When Using PayMaya


Digital financial services PayMaya has teamed up with Petron Corporation to provide a safe and contactless payment experience to motorists fueling up at participating Petron stations nationwide.

Why You Lie to Us, Mazda?


Don’t let the name fool you. Despite being called the “Carbon Edition” models, these new special edition CX-5, CX-9, and Mazda6 don’t even have an ounce of the stuff.

The New Porsche Panamera Just Smashed a Nürburgring Record


Porsche has proven that even its Panamera four-door is no slouch. Even before the car’s world premiere, a slightly camouflaged series production car has already lapped the Nürburgring Nordschleife in just 7:29.81 minutes making it the fastest executive car ever to lap the legendary circuit.

August 13, 2020

Chery Auto PH Sales Soar 162 Percent Month on Month


Chery Auto is a brand on the rise in the Philippines. In an official statement, the Chinese automaker saw a 162 percent month-on-month sales rise.

Want More People to Buy EVs? Leasing Helps


Nissan in Malaysia was on the right rack when they started offering the Leaf EV as part of a “risk free” three-year lease. A survey in Europe finds that a similar “try before you buy it scheme” will help dispel the lingering concerns surrounding the tech.

The 2020 Audi A8 L Levels Up the "Netflix and Chill" Experience


PGA Cars, the exclusive distributor of Audi in the Philippines brings in the new Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI MHEV, their luxury limousine that offers specifications and equipment unmatched by competitors in its class.

Pilipinas Shell to Shutdown Tabangao Oil Refinery


Pilipinas Shell is shutting down its refinery operations in Tabangao after 58 years of continuous operation.

Mazda Pulls the Plug on Its Mazda3 Race Car


After teasing it last year, Mazda has some sad news for those expecting to see the Mazda3 go racing: the program has been axed.

Hyundai Sets Its Sights on the Civic Si with the 201-Horsepower 2021 Elantra N Line


The newest addition to the 2021 Elantra line-up brings the model’s first-ever N Line model. Designed and engineered to deliver more enhanced driving fun, the Elantra N Line serves as an entry-point to Hyundai’s high-performance N Brand line-up while also expanding its appeal to a wider audience.

The Maxus G50's Standard Features Will Make the Innova Worry


With the G50 finally touching down on Philippine shores, Maxus Philippines has revealed even more details of its newest MPV ahead of its debut.

Mitsubishi PH Achieves 39 Percent Month on Month Sales Growth for July


Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation experienced a significant increase in retail sales for the month of July as it achieved a total of 3,149 units sold.

August 12, 2020

Stay Safe this Rainy Season with the Goodyear Wrangler TripleMax


With the rainy season in full swing, switching to a good set of tires will help keep you and your family safe. The Goodyear Wrangler TripleMax is the tiremaker’s most affordable tire line in the SUV segment, yet it offers shorter wet braking distance and road hazard resistance features.

We're Wishing the Local Honda HR-V Came with This Interior


Maybe it’s age (I just turned the big 4-0), but I’m starting to wish the local Honda HR-V offered an interior in this stunning shade of crimson.

Nissan PH Made Beautiful Music with the X-Trail


As some areas of the country transition back into modified enhanced community quarantine, Nissan in the Philippines presents a unique ‘stay at home challenge’ as Filipinos stay home to stay safe. In collaboration with singer-songwriters Barbie Almalbis and Zsaris, Nissan in the Philippines entertained Filipinos by recreating a hit song using a Nissan X-Trail.

Volkswagen PH Extends Discount Offers on Santana, Lavida Until August 31


Volkswagen Philippines has extended its big discounts on purchases of the Santana and Lavida sedans until August 31, 2020. This gives Filipinos the much-needed time to buy their own German-engineered cars with discounts.

Kia Reveals the Refreshed 2021 Stinger


The death of the high-performance Stinger fastback sedan has been greatly exaggerated as the Korean automaker unveiled a refreshed version for 2021. Aesthetic changes have been made outside, while inside, Kia has finally addressed the issue of cabin materials.

Attention EasyTrip Tag Users: Switch to RFID ASAP Because Their Customer Service is Crap


Update: EasyTrip finally took action and the problems surrounding my balance transfer has been fixed (8/12).

Take my advice: make the switch to the EasyTrip RFID as soon as you can. With the prior announcement that its battery-powered EasyTrip transponder tags will be phased out by September 30, 2020 (not November 1), NLEX wants everyone to transition to a single form of cashless payment system using its RFID system.

August 11, 2020

This is How Much a Shelby Transformation Will Cost You in the Philippines


With the Autohub Group appointed as the exclusive distributor of Shelby in the Philippines this year, we now know much you’ll need to pay to get additional “gainz” for the Ford Mustang. And as expected, it won’t be cheap.

You Have to Wait a Bit Longer for the All-New Subaru Outback


For those eagerly waiting for the arrival of the all-new seventh-generation Subaru Outback, well, your wait just got a bit longer. Though the U.S. market has had the OG crossover for quite a while now (earning some awards in the process), Japan and by extension, the Philippines’s source is still making do with the current sixth-generation model.

The Mazda CX-30 Understands that "Adulting" is Hard


With its evocative design and “right-sized” form, the Mazda CX-30 doesn’t strike the same chord as other compact crossovers. Others went for function over form—touting things like ruggedness or at the very least, rugged styling cues. On the other hand, the CX-30 has gone the other way, coming across as a crossover that values form as much as function.

SMC Continues Free Toll, Fuel Subsidy for Front Liners


San Miguel Corporation’s (SMC) has extended its free toll privilege and fuel subsidy for medical front liners facing an uphill battle against COVID-19 that continues to surge across the country.

Maserati's High-Performance Trofeo Line Coming to PH in 2021


Maserati completes its high-performance collection with the arrival of the Trofeo versions of the Ghibli and Quattroporte. Joining the Levante Trofeo, they become the pinnacle when it comes to luxury and performance for Trident brand.

Mitsubishi PH Discounts Montero Sport 4WD by P 230k


Mitsubishi Motor Philippines’s top-tier Montero Sport variant has become a lot more affordable this August.

Mercedes-Benz PH Holds August Sales Event


Mercedes-Benz welcomes the second half of the year with attractive offers on most of their line-up. Head to any Mercedes-Benz showrooms, and check out the August Sales Event happening until August 30, 2020.

August 10, 2020

Toyota Restyled the 2021 Corolla Cross Already


It may also be sourced from Thailand, but Toyota Vietnam was quick to offer a fix for the 2021 Corolla Cross’s styling as evidenced by the Vietnam Domestic Market (VDM?) version.

Subaru's Safety-Minded Vehicles are Getting a P200k Discount This Month


Motor Image Pilipinas, Inc. (MIP), the exclusive distributor of Subaru in the Philippines, has been keeping families safe before, now and always. Once the confidence of driving a Subaru is discovered, that trust is passed down to generations.

The Land Rover Defender's Shape is Not Unique Enough


After Jaguar Land Rover discontinued the Defender in 2016, British chemicals giant Ineos and its billionaire Jim Ratcliffe wanted to come up with a modern replacement. With those plans looming closer to production, the British carmaker saw that as a threat to its heritage, and tried to register the shape of both the short wheelbase Defender 90 and long wheelbase Defender 110. Ultimately, they have lost the case.