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September 17, 2020

Vehicle Importers See 48 Percent Drop for First 8 Months of 2020

After two straight months of a strong recovery which saw sales increase by 200 percent in June versus May and another 40 percent in July, the Association of Vehicle Importers and Distributors, Inc. (AVID) experienced a 7 percent drop in August equivalent to 4,753 units sold versus the 5,100 sold the previous month.

Butuan Mulitcab Operators Transport Service Cooperative or BUMOTSCO recently acquired the initial two units of the Dongfeng Class 2 Modern PUV. Pilipinas Autogroup, Inc. (PilipinasAuto), through its dealer, Davao Bonifacio Motors, Inc., made the delivery in early September.

With the global success of the Outlander PHEV, Mitsubishi Motors is now adding another plug-in hybrid vehicle in its portfolio; this time, it’s the Eclipse Cross.

Less than a month after announcing its availability for the Philippine market, Mazda Philippines has said that all but two of the MX-5 100th Anniversary Special Edition have been sold (Update: as of September 21, only one unit remains).

Barely a day after Maxus Philippines launched the G50 MPV online on last August, a businessman in Cebu City was already holding the keys to his brand new Polar Ash G50 1.5L Turbo DCT Premium.

All British Cars, Inc., the sole authorized dealer of Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles is offering exclusive offers for every weekend this September. Significant discounts of up to P 1.490 million on selected models from both marques are available.

Hyundai's i30 N Hot Hatch is Getting a New Gearbox for 2021

Hyundai’s first-ever hot hatch—the i30 N is getting an upgrade very soon which adds, among other things, a dual clutch automatic.

Got a specific ride you’ve been eyeing on for months now? It’s time to get the ride you deserve as Auto Nation Group, official distributor of Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram vehicles in the country offers you with various discounts this month. From the subcompact vehicles to the full-sized pick-ups in the line-up, they have your back.

Nissan has taken the first steps in unveiling its brand-new Z sportscar with the launch of the Z Proto—a glimpse of how their newest rear-wheel drive sportscar will look like inside and out. And confirmed by the Japanese carmaker, it will come with a twin-turbocharged V6 and a manual transmission option.

Volvo Cars has introduced a world-first premium air-quality technology in its cars, allowing its owners to breathe clean and healthy air inside their cars, and even clean the air of their cabin ahead of their journey.

Despite the implementation of a two-week Modified Enhance Community Quarantine (MECQ) in Manila, Cavite, Laguna, and Bulacan last August, the dependable Mitsubishi L300 still showed a strong monthly sales performance of 699 units sold which translates to a 35 percent increase versus its July retail sales of 517. The rising demand for utility vans may be attributed to the steady recovery of the economy and the growing business for delivery services.

After the Across compact SUV, Suzuki has shown off their latest vehicle supplied by Toyota. Dubbed the Suzuki Swace, it’s a hybrid wagon based off the Toyota Corolla.

Toyota PH is Guaranteeing the Corolla Cross Hybrid's Resale Value

When Toyota Motor Philippines launched their first-ever compact crossover, the Corolla Cross, they mentioned that it’ll be made available with their “Balloon Payment Plus” scheme. It was a bit light on details, until now.

Chery Auto, particularly its Tiggo SUV line-up is set to enter the U.S. market through HAAH Motor Holdings, a company focused in the import automotive distribution business.

Hyundai is continuing its Sensual Sportiness transformation with the all-new Tucson. And breaking with tradition, the Korean carmaker will be offering it in two wheelbase lengths (long wheelbase at top, short wheelbase at bottom) to meet the various customer needs globally. Going on sale this year in its home market of South Korea, it will go on sale globally as a 2022 model starting from the first half of 2021.

Your brand-new car may come fitted with an EasyTrip RFID as soon as it leaves the dealership. That’s the plan according to Metro Pacific Tollways Corp. (MPTC) subsidiary EasyTrip Services Corporation which revealed that they are in talks with major car brands to pre-install RFID tags in line with the government’s shift to full electronic toll collection on expressways.

Philippine vehicle sales are down 48 percent for the first eight months of the year compared to last year as consumer demand remained weak amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

Nissan’s Z series has enthused many generations of car lovers. Since 1969, the iconic model represents “Nissan-ness” being a challenger, innovative, passionate. It’s an example of how the carmaker challenged the belief that high-performance cars are expensive. With six generations of driving excitement here comes a collection of fun facts.

Ford still isn’t offering the Ranger Raptor in the U.S., but customers there get the next best thing (for now): the Ranger Tremor. Designed as a factory package, the Off-Road Package is designed to tackle even rougher off-road terrain without compromising the Ranger’s payload and tow ratings.

This is the Aston Martin AMR-C01, a luxury racing simulator that costs, hold your breath, £57,500 or around P 3.581 million. It’s the first of its kind offered by the British carmaker and is done in partnership with Curv Racing Simulators.

Peugeot PH Plants Trees in Celebration of Brand's 210th Anniversary

Late last year, Peugeot Philippines launched the Protectors of Environment Program as its way of fully embracing its responsibility to the environment. Through the Protectors of the Environment Program, every purchase of a Peugeot vehicle will be augmented by a tree planting initiative.

2021 Toyota Hilux Conquest 4x4 vs Rivals

Amid a very competitive pickup truck landscape, Toyota Motor Philippines has just introduced its refreshed 2021 Hilux. With its upgraded powertrain and features, can it win against six other pickup trucks in the same price range? Let’s find out.

Toyota Motor Philippines is bringing its A-game to the pickup truck segment by introducing the refreshed 2021 (the company officially calls it 2020 though) Hilux. With strong competition from all quarters, this major refresh answers the call for those who want a truck that’s equal parts work and play.

SMC Asia Car Distributors Corp. (SMC ACDC), the official importer and distributor of BMW in the Philippines, is pleased to announce the return of the BMW Xpo. This year, the brand’s biggest selling event will be staged online for the first time. From September 14 to 30, valued customers and aspiring BMW owners may access exclusive offers on select models, limited-time aftersales opportunities, and exciting prizes through the brand’s Digital Showroom and dealerships nationwide.

Motor Image Pilipinas, the exclusive distributor of Subaru vehicles in the Philippines is giving customer surprisingly good deals until the end of September.

Social distancing will soon leave the chatroom as The Inter-Agency Task Force on Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) has approved the proposal to reduce the physical distance between commuters.

Here's the Full List of Offers from Toyota This September

Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) continues to offer a wide range of flexible deals, discounts, and freebies to make car ownership and maintenance easier and more fulfilling for everyone dreaming of getting their brand new car.

That didn’t take long. A week after Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) announced the availability of the Outlander PHEV, it has managed to sell its first P 2.998M plug-in hybrid electric vehicle.

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September 17, 2020

Vehicle Importers See 48 Percent Drop for First 8 Months of 2020

Butuan Gets Dongfeng's Class 2 Modern PUV

Mitsubishi Offers a Glimpse of Their New Design with the 2021 Eclipse Cross

Mazda PH's 100th Anniversary Special Edition Models Have Almost Sold Out

The Maxus G50 was Love at First Sight for These Cebu-based Businessmen

Land Rover is Dropping Their Price by as Much as P 1.490M This September

September 16, 2020

Hyundai's i30 N Hot Hatch is Getting a New Gearbox for 2021

Get Up to P 160k Off a Brand-New Jeep

Nissan Shows Us How the All-New Z Sportscar Will Look Like

This New Volvo Tech Will Tell You Exactly How Bad Manila's Air Is

Mitsubishi Retains 2nd Spot in PH Auto Sales Thanks to the L300

The Suzuki Swace is Basically a Corolla with a New Face

September 15, 2020

Toyota PH is Guaranteeing the Corolla Cross Hybrid's Resale Value

Chery Auto to Enter US Market

The 2021 Hyundai Tucson Looks Like It Came from Outer Space (w/ Video)

New Cars May Come with Pre-Installed RFIDs

Philippine Vehicle Sales Down 48 Percent So Far This 2020

6 Fun Facts about the Nissan Z

The Ford Ranger Tremor is a Raptor Light

This Newest Aston Martin Costs Just P 3.581M

September 13, 2020

Peugeot PH Plants Trees in Celebration of Brand's 210th Anniversary

September 12, 2020

2021 Toyota Hilux Conquest 4x4 vs Rivals

Toyota Motor PH Brings Its A-Game with 2021 Hilux (w/ Brochure)

BMW Xpo Goes Mobile

Yes, the 2020 Subaru XV Comes with a P 250k Discount This Month

Less Distance Between Commuters, Standing Room to be Allowed in PUVs Starting on Monday

September 11, 2020

Here's the Full List of Offers from Toyota This September

Mitsubishi PH Just Sold Its First Outlander PHEV