Korean SUV specialist SsangYong is discounting their entire line-up until the end of October. The deal covers everything from their sub-compact Tivoli crossover all the way to the recently-launched 2020.5 Rexton mid-sized SUV.
September 30, 2020
SsangYong PH is Offering Up to P200k in Discounts
Korean SUV specialist SsangYong is discounting their entire line-up until the end of October. The deal covers everything from their sub-compact Tivoli crossover all the way to the recently-launched 2020.5 Rexton mid-sized SUV.
Suzuki Auto PH to Open in Kawit, Cavite
Suzuki Philippines (SPH) is continuing in its commitment to reaching its customers across the country despite the challenges posed by the pandemic. As SPH breaks ground for Suzuki Auto Kawit, the automobile brand continues to show optimism about its prospects for growth bearing in mind that the expectations of the Filipinos are met in terms of quality service and products.
Petron's Newest Collectible Features BMW Supercars
Industry leader Petron Corporation is bringing back its highly anticipated toy car collection promo with the Petron Ultimate Driving Collection, this time featuring BMW supercars.
Honda Abandons Cutesy Designs for Its Newest All-Electric SUV
Honda seems to be eschewing the cutesy and retro-inspired styling of its previous two EV concepts for its newest EV concept, the Honda SUV e:concept.
Nissan Says the All-Electric LEAF Makes Sense for Emergency Disaster Response
From powering a Christmas tree to using its stored electrical charge to pay for parking, Nissan has found more ingenious ways to use its all-electric Leaf in real-world situations. The newest concept is called Re-Leaf, and it’s an emergency response vehicle concept that provides a mobile power supply following natural disasters or extreme weather events.
September 29, 2020
The Pandemic and Economic Slow Down Has Hit Toyota Motor PH Really Hard
Despite the on-going global pandemic, Toyota Motor Corporation’s global sales are recovering at a faster than expected rate. Global sales last August 2020, including that of Lexus, were down just 10.6 percent compared to the same period in 2019.
The 2021 MG 5 is Serious About Performance with 173-Horsepower
MG is taking its performance positioning quite seriously and case in point is its all-new MG 5 compact sedan.
Geely Unveils Its Newest Flagship Sedan: the 2021 Xing Rui
Geely is readying its first sedan running off the Compact Modular Architecture or CMA. Known previously as the Preface Concept, the Xing Rui (星瑞) or Future Star will go on sale in China in the coming months. This marks the second Geely vehicle to be underpinned by the CMA platform, the first being the Xing Yue sports coupe SUV.
Here's How Much You'll Have to Pay to Restyle the 2020 Toyota Corolla Cross
When Toyota first unveiled the Corolla Cross, not everyone was thrilled with the way it looks. Suffice to say, the gaping mouth grille hasn’t won it a lot of fans, necessitating some countries to quickly dip into the accessories catalog to fix it up.
Chevy PH Announces Dedicated App, Service e-Advisor to Level Up Aftersales Commitment
The Covenant Car Company, Inc. (TCCCI), the exclusive importer and distributor of Chevrolet automobiles and parts in the country, is innovating its aftersales service with the new My Chevrolet Connect app and Chevrolet Service e-Advisor.
This P 212k GM-Designed EV Just Beat Tesla in China Sales
With China changing subsidies on electric vehicles, one unlikely vehicle emerged as the sales champion over there: the SAIC-GM-Wuling Hongguan Mini EV.
Traditional Handbrakes May Soon Disappear
In a few more years, prepare to say goodbye to one automotive feature: mechanical handbrakes. Research by U.K.-based automotive shopping site CarGurus reports that more and more carmakers are ditching them in favor of electronic parking brakes or EPBs.
AC Motors Appoints New President
AC Industrials, Ayala Corporation’s wholly-owned industrial technologies arm and direct parent of the group’s vehicle distribution & retail dealerships division, AC Motors, announced organizational and executive movements today to position the latter to move past the current pandemic and prime itself for future growth. Moving forward, AC Motors will organize itself into two distinct businesses, automotive and motorcycle, to allow the group to capitalize on the unique growth opportunities in each sector.
September 28, 2020
Could Kia PH Bring in the 2021 K5 from China?
With the Ayala-backed Kia Philippines now increasingly relying on the Korean automaker’s Chinese joint-venture for sourcing the of vehicles (the Soluto and Stonic are two examples), could something sexier like the all-new 2021 K5 be next on the table?
The 2021 MG Pilot is a Compact SUV with a Need for Speed
MG is pushing forward with its new design language as shown by its all-new compact SUV, the MG Pilot (Linghang in Chinese). Shown at Auto China for the first time, the 2021 MG Pilot is positioned as the performance flagship of their current range.
4 Electric Vehicle Myths Debunked
With Nissan Philippines committed to bring in the all-electric Leaf, the carmaker shares the top four myths surrounding EVs, and debunks them all.
For P 3.290M, the 2021 GLA is Your Entry Into the Mercedes-Benz PH SUV Family (w/ Specs)
Mercedes-Benz Philippines updates its entry-level SUV, the GLA for 2021. The eighth model in the Modular Front Architecture (MFA) family, the second-generation GLA brings with it the best of two high-volume segments for the premium brand: compact cars and SUVs.
Ford Just Took a Page Off Mazda's Design
Ford is taking a page straight from Mazda’s design book by introducing its new “Progressive Energy in Strength” design concept at Auto China.
This 2021 Honda CR-V Can Do a Shocking 90.9 km/L
Honda has decided to debut their first-ever plug-in hybrid model, the CR-V PHEV at Auto China (Beijing Auto Show).
Review: 2020 Mitsubishi Xpander Cross
How much are you willing to pay for style? That, it seems, is the most prevalent question among those in the market between a 7-seater sub-compact MPV or 7-seater sub-compact SUV. The fact that every carmaker has come up with an SUV derivative of their respective MPVs—Rush (Avanza), BR-V (Mobilio), XL7 (Ertiga) shows that people are willing to pay more for style and added ground clearance.
September 25, 2020
The 2021 Kia Stonic is Going to Take On the Sub-Compact Segment (w/ Video)
Kia isn’t mincing any words when they said they’re going after the sub-compact sedan/hatchback market with their newest offering: the 2021 Stonic crossover. Priced between P 735,000 to P 925,000 (without discounts), they’re aiming for a big slice in the most competitive (and frankly, the only growing) segment in the automotive industry.
Toyota PH Pivots Hilux to Serve a Growing Market
When Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) made it its mission to take the lead in providing the Filipino with the necessary support in transitioning to the new normal way of life, it was not just talking about consumer transport. Launch after launch, TMP has proven that its vehicles will be continue to be the benchmark in reliability and affordability, but clearly, there is more that the company has to offer. And this is in the form of sustaining the new means of livelihood for many Filipinos who had found themselves on a plateau since early this year.
Peugeot Launches High-Performance Division
In time for its 210th anniversary, Peugeot introduced its very own high-performance brand: Peugeot Sport Engineered. And in typical French fashion, they’ve decided to carve their own path by combining plug-in hybrid electric vehicle technology and all-wheel drive to give its cars additional oomph.
Hyundai Will Hunt Down Subaru WRXs with the 2021 i30 N
When Hyundai launched their i30 N in 2017, it brought the Korean automaker straight into the hot hatch fray. Three years on, and over 25,000 examples sold, Hyundai is upping their game with the 2021 i30 N. This year, they’ve added more power, some weight saving features, and a brand-new gearbox all in the name of providing improved performance.
Hyundai PH Receives DOTr Certification for Its Class 3 Modern Jeepney
Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI) received from the Department of Transportation (DOTr), the Certificate of Compliance (COC) for its HD50S Class 3 Modern Jeepney, marking another milestone in the company’s support for public transport modernization.
Tokyo Motor Show Organizers Considering All Options for 2021
The organizers of the Tokyo Motor Show are taking a wait-and-see approach to next year’s event as the coronavirus pandemic disrupts the international auto show circuit.
Chery Auto PH Opens Alabang Dealership
United Asia Automotive Group, Inc. (UAAGI) opens its 15th Chery Auto dealership in the Philippines with the inauguration of its Alabang dealership. This milestone happens less than a year since Chery re-entered the country through UAAGI.
September 24, 2020
2020 Mazda CX-30 Lauded for Predictive Safety Techology
Mazda has won recognition once more at the Kids Design Council. This year, it’s the CX-30, and in particular, its Driver Attention Alert (DAA) that won the Japanese carmaker its seventh straight Kids Design Award since 2014.
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