The Toyota Five Continents Drive had come to an abrupt end. It was bittersweet for the car manufacturer who would have used the 2020 Tokyo Olympics to wrap up an unprecedented seven-year, five-continent endurance drive.
August 31, 2020
Toyota's Five Continents Drive Comes to an End, But Its Spirit Lives On
The Toyota Five Continents Drive had come to an abrupt end. It was bittersweet for the car manufacturer who would have used the 2020 Tokyo Olympics to wrap up an unprecedented seven-year, five-continent endurance drive.
Mazda is Already Busy Accessorizing the 2021 BT-50
Australia is, single-handedly, the all-new Mazda BT-50’s most important market, and reiterating that is the carmaker’s plan to offer a full accessories range there that will exceed 100 options once launched.
The Toyota Yaris Cross Just Upstaged the Corolla Cross
After its worldwide debut, Toyota’s first-ever Yaris Cross has made its debut in Japan. In a surprising twist, it’s been made available with technology not available in its larger sibling, the recently released Corolla Cross.
August 30, 2020
Honda Cars PH Lets You Check Your Preferred Dealer's Stock
Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. announces the official launch of its first-ever online dealership facility for both sales and aftersales service: VIRTUAL@Honda.
August 29, 2020
NHTSA Gives 11 Volvo Cars 5-Star Safety Ratings for 2021
Eleven Volvo car models have earned five stars, the highest possible safety rating, from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) for 2021.
Kia Opens in Fairview
Kia Philippines swings the doors of its new Fairview dealership wide open for customers, the first of its planned additional four dealerships for 2020.
August 28, 2020
Mazda PH Brings in Mazda3 and MX-5 100th Anniversary Special Edition (w/ Video)
The Philippines joins in the global celebration of Mazda’s 100th anniversary with the announcement that their authorized dealers are now taking in orders for the 100th Anniversary Special Edition series. As a pleasant surprise, Mazda Philippines is bringing not one, but two models that will receive the commemorative treatment.
Meet Toyota's Newest Vehicle: the Lunar Cruiser
The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) and Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) announced that its manned pressurized lunar rover will have a very apt name: Lunar Cruiser. JAXA and Toyota previously announced and have been conducting joint research on a manned, pressurized lunar rover that uses fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) technologies.
The Kia Stinger Gets a New 304-Horsepower Turbocharged Engine for 2021
After showing off its refreshed exterior and interior design, Kia has now revealed powertrain details on the 2021 Stinger which includes a brand-new engine option.
Caltex Reformulates the Havoline Motorcycle and Scooter Engine Oil Line for Unparalleled Protection
Caltex Havoline, marketed by Chevron Philippines Inc. (CPI), unveiled a new generation of four-stroke motorcycle and scooter engine oils that maximizes engine performance and delivers smooth engine operation on all road conditions. The new product line for motorcycles and scooters includes fully synthetic, semi-synthetic, and mineral products formulated with Havoline’s signature C.O.R.E.+ Technology, and ZoomTech.
Someone Leaked the 2021 MG 5 and It Looks Glorious
It looks like MG is slowly abandoning its current design language for something that’s decidedly shapelier and more aggressive. Sent in by a reader, it supposedly shows how the 2021 second-generation MG 5 will look like.
This Front Liner Bought Her Hyundai on Lazada
Hers is a relatable story. The threat of COVID-19 is not abating any time soon, but she needs to go about her home and professional duties. The pressure is even greater because Raquel Evaristo is a medical social worker working for a regional government hospital in Pampanga.
August 27, 2020
Here's Your Full List of Autosweep RFID Stations
San Miguel Corporation (SMC) will implement cashless toll collection effective November 2, 2020 following the Department of Transportation’s (DOTr) order mandating contactless and cashless payment transactions in tollways to help prevent the transmission of COVID-19.
This Could be Our First Look at Toyota's Revived Starlet
Toyota is reviving the Starlet nameplate for 2021, and this is our first probable look. Discontinued in 1999 in favor of the Vitz/Echo and then the Yaris after that, the Starlet was Toyota’s OG subcompact hatchback.
Don't Be Scammed: These are the Official Social Media Accounts of PH Car Companies
With lots of people doing their shopping (including for brand-new cars) online, scammers have now started to come out of the woodwork.
The Geely Coolray Remains the Best-Selling Sub-compact SUV
Even as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect the global automotive market, Geely Philippines has made yet another impressive feat in terms of sales in the month of July.
Toyota PH's Virtual Showroom Goes 3D
Toyota Motor Philippines makes car-buying easier as more options become available in its recently launched Virtual Showroom. Customers may now tour the actual showroom as its virtual counterpart takes the actual dealership experience online and makes more vehicle information accessible anytime, anywhere.
The Fordzilla P1 is a Morphing, "Fan-Designed" Racecar
Ford and its Team Fordzilla esports team have unveiled the ultimate virtual racing car designed with collaboration between a carmaker and the gaming community.
The 2021 Kia Sorento's Latest Engine is a 265-Horsepower Powerhouse
The final piece of the 2021 Kia Sorento’s engine puzzle has finally been revealed. The carmaker has now released details on the mid-sized SUV’s first-ever plug-in hybrid powertrain which results in remarkably low emissions and high power.
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.
These are the Best New Cars for Dog Owners
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.
August 26, 2020
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.
The Ford Ranger Wildtrak X Blurs the Line with the Ranger Raptor
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).
Catering to a Younger Market Now, Rolls-Royce Undergoes a Re-Branding
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.
Here's Why Ford Didn't Want Us to Compare the Territory Trend to the Titanium+
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 Teases Refreshed Kona SUV for 2021
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.
The 2021 Mazda CX-5 Gets Its Largest Infotainment Screen Ever
Mazda is continually upgrading its CX-5, and for 2021 brings with it the largest infotainment screen ever fitted into their compact SUV.
SMC to Extend SLEX, Build Expressway Over Pasig River in the Next 5 Years
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.
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