Maxus Philippines, established just a little over a year ago in June 2019, continues its dealer expansion efforts with the opening of two dealerships in the south: Bacolod City in Western Visayas and Cagayan de Oro City in Northern Mindanao.
August 20, 2020
Maxus Expands to Bacolod and Cagayan de Oro
Maxus Philippines, established just a little over a year ago in June 2019, continues its dealer expansion efforts with the opening of two dealerships in the south: Bacolod City in Western Visayas and Cagayan de Oro City in Northern Mindanao.
Honda is Best in Initial Quality, Mazda Most Improved
While most people associate the J.D. Power Initial Quality Study or IQS for vehicles available in the U.S. market, did you know they hold the same for Japan as well? Given the reputation of Japanese carmakers in making high-quality vehicles, which carmaker has had the least problems during the first 90 days of ownership? Honda.
August 19, 2020
Thailand Debuts a Sharper Looking, Better Speced 2021 Yaris Hatchback
About a month after the global debut of the “new look” Vios, Toyota has now grafted on the same serious-looking face on its hatchback sibling, the Yaris. But more than just giving it a more acceptable fascia, the Yaris in Thailand also levels up in terms of equipment that puts even the recently-launched Philippine market new Vios to shame.
The Hyundai Starex Reinvents Itself with Cargo, Ambulance Versions
If there’s one product that’s responsible for the rise of Hyundai in the Philippines, it’s the Starex. It’s become the vehicle of choice for many Filipino families enabling it to establish a legacy all on its own.
The Ford Territory's Infotainment System Revealed One Easter Egg
With all the glitz of the Ford Territory’s launch now past us now, it’s time to get to work. With no potential commercial interest that could cloud our verdict (after all, we treat car reviews as sacred), we’ll have our honest and semi-brutal review real soon. Before that though, we’d like to share one Easter Egg we found buried in the Territory’s infotainment system.
Xpander Cross Now Included in Mitsubishi PH's Head Start Promo
If you’re looking at the Xpander Cross, now is certainly a good time as Mitsubishi Motors Philippines has now included it in their Head Start Promo.
Lexus PH Brings Japanese Hospitality to Cyberspace with New Virtual Showroom
Lexus takes pride in the hospitality that it shows its customers at the Lexus Manila dealership. This spirit of Japanese hospitality, otherwise known as Omotenashi is at the center of the Lexus brand after all. Taking care of the Lexus customer is paramount, so the necessary precautions (thorough disinfection, mandatory face mask use, social-distancing guidelines, and strict temperature checks) have already been put in place early on to elevate Lexus Manila’s safety standards amidst this global pandemic.
The 2021 Mazda CX-9's Interior Has Shades of Bentley to It
While I’m not completely sold on Mazda’s new “Carbon Edition,” here’s some news that’s welcome to just about every aspiring CX-9 owner: it’s getting an even more upscale interior for 2021.
The Japanese Government Wanted a Nissan-Honda Merger
Japanese government figures tried to bring Nissan and Honda together for merger talks this year according to the Financial Times.
Next-Gen Ford Mustang Not Expected Until Late 2022
Ford is planning to stretch the lifecycle of the next-generation Mustang from the previously planned six to eight years.
August 18, 2020
Motorcycle Barriers No Longer Required for Certain Riders
In the latest installment regarding those motorcycle barriers, the national task force for COVID-19 has said that they’re no longer required for as long as the riders are living in the same house, and that the place of residence is under General Community Quarantine or GCQ.
All Current Honda Cars Can Now Be Fitted with High-Efficiency Cabin Filters
Last July, Honda Cars Philippines started introducing high-efficiency cabin air filters for their cars to remove all sorts of bad or nasty stuff from entering the interior. Well, good news: they’ve expanded their offering.
Kia Reveals All the Details About the 2021 Carnival
Ram Just Gave Its Pickup Truck Hellcat Power: Meet the 702-horsepower Ram TRX
The company previously known as Fiat Chrysler Automobiles continues to plop Hellcat engines left and right in a bid to grab headlines. The latest one to receive the supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI V8? The Ram 1500.
If You Have P 33-Million, You Can Now Order a Ferrari F8 Tributo Locally
After its Geneva Motor Show debut last year, Ferrari Philippines announces that the availability of its newest V8-powered supercar: the F8 Tributo. With that, it emphasizes Ferrari and exclusive Philippine distributor Motostrada’s commitment to offer the Prancing Horse’s full model range with aftersales support to customers.
August 17, 2020
Vehicle Importers Report 50.9 Percent Drop in Year-to-Date 2020 Sales
The Association of Vehicle Importers and Distributors, Inc. (AVID) saw Year-to-Date (YTD) sales drop 50.9 percent in the first seven months of 2020 compared to the same period last year. That said, AVID sees a healthy recovery with 5,100 units sold in July compared to June.
Here's Your Full List of Offers from Chevrolet PH Until October 31
The Covenant Car Company, Inc. (TCCCI), the exclusive importer and distributor of Chevrolet automobiles and parts in the country, is rolling out its “Ride to a Fresh Start” Sales Offers to provide you with more flexible options in owning your brand-new Chevy.
Mahindra Launches Jeep Wrangler "Inspired" 2020 Thar SUV
Not having to content with similarly-styled SUVs from China, Jeep now has to fight against an Indian rival as well in the 2020 Mahindra Thar.
Is Kia Philippines Going to Source the Stonic from China?
Thirty or odd so minutes after we posted our analysis based on Kia Philippines’s 15-second Stonic teaser, they sent two official PR photos (see top and below). Based on this, we could be looking at yet another sub-compact SUV sourced from China.
Here's What We Can Tell from Kia PH's Stonic SUV Teaser
After teasing it to members of the motoring press, Kia Philippines has finally made it official: the Stonic sub-compact SUV is coming this October. No exact date was given on their social media accounts, but it does give us our first full look at this new crossover which is expected to slot below the Seltos in both size and positioning.
August 16, 2020
This Special Edition Ford Ranger Will Confuse the LTO
With the LTO once again cracking down on modified 4x4s and pickup trucks, if Ford Philippines opts to bring in this special edition Ranger, it’ll be the stuff of nightmares for the authorities. Meet the Ranger Heavy Duty.
SsangYong PH Offers Up to P 200k in Discounts This Month
SsangYong Berjaya Motor Philippines, the official distributor and dealer of SsangYong vehicles and parts in the Philippines, is letting customers experience value by making its various models more accessible with cash discounts, zero interest financing, or low monthly downpayments.
August 15, 2020
The Soon-To-Arrive 2021 Subaru Evoltis Just Aced a Very Tough Safety Test
Living up to their reputation of building the safest vehicles on the road, Subaru just announced that its three-row 7-seater Ascent (to be called Evoltis locally) has just been named a 2020 Top Safety Pick+ by the U.S.-based Insurance Institute for Highway Safety or IIHS.
Mercedes-Benz PH Launches the 7-Seater GLB SUV for P 3.790M (w/ Specs, Video)
Mercedes-Benz Philippines brings in the newest member of its SUV family: the all-new GLB. Marking the 8th model underpinned by the Modular Front Architecture (MFA), it’s the German luxury automaker’s first 7-seater compact SUV.
Hey Guys, Let's Help This Man Buy a Car
Attention carmakers: this guy is looking to buy a brand-new car. Well, make that 1,000 new cars and he’s willing to shell out 1.4 billion pesos for it. This guy is Mark Leviste and he’s the vice-governor of Batangas.
August 14, 2020
Foton PH Introduces the Diesel Powered Gratour TM 300 for P 730k (w/ Specs)
Foton Philippines is opening more opportunities for local businesses to level up with its new vehicle lineup assembled by Filipinos for fellow hardworking FilipinosL the 2020 Gratour TM 300 now powered by a class-exclusive diesel engine.
This is Why We Got the Ford Territory Instead of the Escape
Having settled the question surrounding the Ford Territory’s paternity, the next obvious question on everyone’s mind was: is the Filipino consumer getting shortchanged? Why is Ford Philippines offering the Territory when they could have brought in the Escape or Kuga instead?
So, Is the Ford Territory American or Chinese?
The launch of the Ford Territory while good for the Filipino consumer (hey, it starts at just P 1.179 million) has certainly raised some eyebrows, particularly for brand purists who see this as nothing more than a re-badge of a Chinese-made vehicle.
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