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August 27, 2020

Leading U.S. Safety Group Gives Nod to 2020 Audi Models

The U.S.A.-based Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has given the 2020 Audi A6 the highest Top Safety Pick+ and the 2020 Audi Q8 the Top Safety Pick awards after the models excelled in IIHS testing. Both the Audi A6 and Q8 earned top “Good” ratings in all six IIHS crashworthiness performance evaluations, and achieved “superior” ratings for front crash prevention tests.

If you go on road trips with the doggo, this list may be of interest to you. In time for National Dog Day, Autotrader has released their annual list of the Best Cars for Dog Lovers.

The 2021 Honda City Packs a Lot of Engine Choices

Honda sure is making the sub-compact sedan segment rather interesting. After debuting in Thailand with a purely turbo powertrain, the Japanese carmaker has done it again, and is now showing off the fifth-generation City in Malaysia with some nifty upgrades for 2021.

Ford is blurring the lines between the Ranger Wildtrak and the Ranger Raptor with the Wildtrak X variant. Returning for the Australian market, the Wildtrak X adds P 210,000 worth of add-ons (AUD 6,000) for just P 70,000 (AUD 2,000).

In recent years, Rolls-Royce has experienced change at a quicker rate than ever before. The Rolls-Royce portfolio has expanded, and with that the age and demographic of its clients have decreased significantly to an average age of just 43.

Racist. Sexist. Biased. I’ve received all sorts of hate with my review of the Territory Titanium+. It didn’t sit too well with Ford that they actually pulled out their support. Shit happens, I guess. But will that change the way things are done here? No. I’ll be honest, and sometimes brutal if need be.

Hyundai is on a roll. This time, the Korean automaker has teased the 2021 Kona sub-compact SUV including a new high-performance N Line version.

Mazda is continually upgrading its CX-5, and for 2021 brings with it the largest infotainment screen ever fitted into their compact SUV.

San Miguel Corporation (SMC) is developing two major infrastructure projects that will help the battered Philippine economy, and in five years help decongest Metro Manila and will help bring back Luzon as a growth powerhouse.

2021 Maxus G50 vs 2020 Toyota Innova

With Maxus Philippines launching the G50 MPV, it’s about time that the best-selling Toyota Innova would get a worthy competition. Seeking to gain the attention of Filipino families, these modern day MPVs are squaring off with their high equipment level and relatively affordable price tags. The question is, which MPV reigns supreme?

About a year since its brand introduction, Maxus has made in-roads in the Philippine automotive market with the introduction of its V80 and G10 passenger vans, and the T60 pickup truck. Now, with the introduction of its newest offering, the 2021 G50 MPV, Maxus has finally brought the right arsenal to hit the mainstream.

Missed scheduled maintain services and repairs are no issue despite the on-going pandemic thanks to the Foton EC Mobile Service program. The Foton mobile repair and maintenance service continues to serve.

MG Philippines celebrates almost two full years of operations in the country with a redefined tagline and brand promise, as it continues to provide well-appointed, modern, attainable cars, and client- and consumer-centric aftersales services for every Filipino.

Toyota is busy SUV-ing its line-up. After launching the likes of the Raize, Yaris Cross, Corolla Cross, and more globally, the carmaker has come up with what they call their “youngest urban SUV,” the Toyota Urban Cruiser.

Mercedes-AMG didn’t choose Germany or the U.S.A. for its first brand experience center, instead they’ve chosen China. Yes, the high-performance division of Mercedes-Benz just opened their first-ever brand experience in Zhejiang.

SMC to Complete Skyway Extension by December; Expect Road Closures Starting Today

Despite delays brought on by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, San Miguel Corporation (SMC) is on track to deliver the entire northbound section of the Skyway Extension project by December 2020.

If you still haven’t gotten an Autosweep RFID and/or EasyTrip RFID yet, you better get one now. In an effort to further protect the public from the infectious coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the Department of Transportation (DOTr) will soon be requiring motorists using toll expressways to engage in cashless or contactless transactions.

The importance of health security has been highlighted by the pandemic, making disinfectants and antibacterial solutions along with recommended types of face masks and face shield, a necessary equipment for the new normal.

General Motors is betting big on electrification, intelligent driving, and connectivity in one of its key markets, China. The company says it will roll out technologies including its new global EV platform and the Ultinum battery system.

With the launch of the second-generation 2021 Levorg, Subaru also pulled the curtains off the newest generation of EyeSight—it’s stereoscopic camera-based driver assist system. Sadly, Subaru has confirmed that this new piece of tech will be available exclusively to Japan first.

If you want to know exactly what the Ford Territory is, she’s the girl you picked up at the bar for a one-night stand, only to wake up the following morning (after the deed is done, of course) and realize: holy crap, she’s not as pretty as you thought she was.

Sitting atop the Mazda range is the three-row CX-9. As the brand’s flagship SUV, it brings the brand’s vision of premium to fruition by focusing on the true essence of luxury with its sophisticated style, well-appointed interior, and balanced dynamics.

Toyota Explains Why the Corolla Evolved into an SUV Called Corolla Cross

The Toyota Corolla is a brand in itself. Throughout the generations, it has made its mark as the best-selling Toyota vehicle in the world, topping out with cumulative sales of at least 48 million units globally since its launch in 1966. In fact, according to Toyota Motor Corporation’s Chief Engineer, Mr. Daizo Kameyama, the Corolla is Toyota itself, given the impact and reputation that it has awarded the brand over the years.

If you haven’t installed an EasyTrip RFID yet, well, here’s another good reason to do so: Cavitex is going completely cashless.

BMW PH Just Sold Out Its Initial Batch of 730i

Despite the coronavirus pandemic, SMC Asia Car Distributors Corp., the exclusive distributor of BMW in the Philippines says they’ve sold its initial batch of the entry-level 2021 BMW 730i.

SMC Asia Car Distributors Corp., the official importer and distributor of BMW in the Philippines, has announced the arrival of the new 2021 BMW 7 Series. Available in two variants, the 730i and 745Le both in Pure Excellence trim, this new generation of the BMW 7 Series makes a clear statement of intent with its presence, elegance, and innovation, and connectivity.

Albermo, the Japanese body kit responsible for the Urus-inspired RAV4 has done it again. This time, they’ve set their sights on two other Toyota SUVs—and yes, they’ve just gotten the very same Lamborghini Urus treatment too.

With its Toyota platform mate, the Avalon getting available all-wheel drive, it’s quite surprising it took Lexus this long to announce an all-wheel drive variant of its mid-sized sedan offering, the ES. Well, better late than never, we suppose.

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August 27, 2020

Leading U.S. Safety Group Gives Nod to 2020 Audi Models

These are the Best New Cars for Dog Owners

August 26, 2020

The 2021 Honda City Packs a Lot of Engine Choices

The Ford Ranger Wildtrak X Blurs the Line with the Ranger Raptor

Catering to a Younger Market Now, Rolls-Royce Undergoes a Re-Branding

Here's Why Ford Didn't Want Us to Compare the Territory Trend to the Titanium+

Hyundai Teases Refreshed Kona SUV for 2021

The 2021 Mazda CX-5 Gets Its Largest Infotainment Screen Ever

SMC to Extend SLEX, Build Expressway Over Pasig River in the Next 5 Years

August 25, 2020

2021 Maxus G50 vs 2020 Toyota Innova

Maxus PH Unveils Game-Changing 2021 G50 MPV with Prices Starting at P 1.088M (w/ Specs)

Foton PH's Mobile Service is Now Available in These Areas

MG Philippines Reveals New Tagline, Brand Promise

Should Toyota Motor PH Offer the Urban Cruiser Sub-compact SUV?

The World's First Mercedes-AMG Experience Centre Isn't in Germany or the USA

August 24, 2020

SMC to Complete Skyway Extension by December; Expect Road Closures Starting Today

DOTr to Require Cashless Payments at All Toll Roads

Get Free Antibac Treatment with Every Foton Service

GM Bets Big on Electrification, Self-Driving Even in China

One of the 2021 Subaru Levorg's Key Features Isn't Going to Make It Outside Japan

Review: 2021 Ford Territory Titanium+

The 2020 Mazda CX-9 Doesn't Compromise Between Needs and Wants

August 22, 2020

Toyota Explains Why the Corolla Evolved into an SUV Called Corolla Cross

Cavitex to Go Completely Cashless by November

August 21, 2020

BMW PH Just Sold Out Its Initial Batch of 730i

BMW Philippines Wants to Dominate the Luxury Sedan Category with the 2021 7 Series

The Ones Responsible for the Lamborghini Urus-Inspired RAV4 Are Doing It Again

You Can Do This in a 2021 Lexus ES (But You Shouldn't)