After scoring the highest in J.D. Power’s 2020 APEAL Study, GAC Motor scores a hat trick by ranking highest among Chinese brands in the 2020 J.D. Power China Initial Quality Study or IQS.
October 17, 2020
GAC is Highest-Ranked Chinese Brand in Terms of Initial Quality
After scoring the highest in J.D. Power’s 2020 APEAL Study, GAC Motor scores a hat trick by ranking highest among Chinese brands in the 2020 J.D. Power China Initial Quality Study or IQS.
October 16, 2020
You Can Now Get a Mitsubishi Xpander with a 72-Month Installment Plan
From now until October 30, 2020, Mitsubishi Motors Philippines is offering its best deals for the Montero Sport, Xpander, and Mirage G4 with light and flexible plans made available through the Mitsubishi Octoberfest promo.
Ford Gives 5 Reasons Why You Should Get the Territory as Your First SUV
With all the options available in the market today, finding the perfect vehicle that strikes the perfect balance between style, performance, and reliability has never been more challenging.
Geely PH is Bringing in Its 7-Seater SUV as the 2021 Okavango
Well, we didn’t have to wait very long. After its global debut as the Geely Haoyue, Sojitz G Auto Philippines (SGAP) is confirming its arrival to the Philippine market with a brand-new name: the 2021 Geely Okavango.
Toyota Officially Shows Off 2021 Innova
After being unceremoniously leaked at a dealer parking lot last week, Toyota has finally given its 2021 Innova the global reveal it deserves. The first market to receive the upgraded MPV? Indonesia.
Review: 2020 Chery Tiggo 7 1.5 Comfort
Like it or not, the Chinese carmakers are here, and they’ve pretty much overturned the pecking order. Their disruptive pricing means that in a P 200,000 price spread—P 1 million to P 1.2 million—there are at least five new offerings in the market. It’s become so competitive (and lucrative) that Ford, once so proud of their branding, had to turn to China for a quick badge slap job just to get a piece of the action. In such a competitive landscape, where does the Chery Tiggo 7 lie in all this? Time to find out.
Honda Cars PH Confirms Engine, Variants, and Colors of All-New 2021 City
In the lead up to the much-anticipated launch of the all-new City, Honda Cars Philippines has now revealed the powertrain, available colors, and variants.
Watch Nissan's Smallest SUV Get Torture Tested
Ford PH is Offering Extended Warranty, Free Service for Ranger Raptor
Ford Philippines’s Truck Month is giving would-be Ranger Raptor owners the best deal yet with a worry-free ownership package valued at P 100,000.
October 15, 2020
Honda PH is Finally Launching the 2021 City and CR-V Next Week
Update 1: Honda Cars PH has just revealed the engine, variants, and colors of the all-new City (10/16).
As part of their 30th Anniversary celebration, earlier Honda Cars Philippines said that they will be launching two new vehicles this month. After some speculation, we now know what those two vehicles are: the 2021 CR-V and the 2021 City.
Everything You Need to Know About the 2021 Kia Stonic (w/ Brochure)
Kia Philippines tried a different launch tactic for its 2021 Stonic sub-compact SUV. Instead of resorting to endless teasers or holding a totally unrelated online concert, they’ve stuck to the basics: give buyers a pre-launch offer that’s irresistible. This has paid off handsomely for the Ayala-backed Korean automaker.
Autosweep RFID Still Working on Interoperability with EasyTrip RFID
No, Autosweep RFID hasn’t forgotten. While EasyTrip, the exclusive tag issuer of Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation-operated expressways has the leg up when it comes to RFID interconnectivity, San Miguel Corporation-owned Autosweep says interoperability from their end isn’t far behind.
Mercedes-Benz to Drop Manuals, Reduce Engine Variants to Drive Down Cost
Mercedes-Benz will drop manual transmissions and dramatically reduce the number of combustion engine variants it offers as part a cost-cutting drive by parent Daimler to help ramp up electric investment.
PilipinasAuto Delivers Initial 2 Units of Dongfeng Captain E to W Express
W Express Corporation (formerly known as DHL Philippines) expands its fleet with the acquisition of two units of the Dongfeng Captain E light duty truck.
Mitsubishi Refreshes Eclipse Cross for 2021
Mitsubishi Motors finally revealed the 2021 Eclipse Cross—a compact crossover that promises sleeker styling, confidence-inspiring driving dynamics, and improved comfort. And the biggest news is that it will also be made available with a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) variant in select markets as well.
This is Your First Official Look at the All-New 2021 Isuzu mu-X
Updated: Here is the all-new 2021 mu-X (10/28).
The Philippines has yet to experience the latest D-Max pickup truck, and now Isuzu has officially teased its all-new SUV derivative: the 2021 mu-X. Set for a global unveil on October 28, the all-new Isuzu mu-X will set the house on fire; at least based on the official teaser photos that Isuzu released.
Brembo PH Launches New Online Tools, Official LazMall Store
AutoPerformance PH, Brembo’s official Philippine distributor is introducing several digital platforms to cater to a changing automotive aftermarket landscape that values a strong online presence.
Brace Yourselves, Japanese Automakers May Soon Face a Recall Over Seatbelts
The global Takata airbag recall isn’t complete yet, and now, we might be facing a new recall surrounding Takata seat belts. Though it is best known for the green belts used by the aftermarket scene (see lead photo), Takata is actually the top seat belt maker in Japan with a market share of about 40 percent (30 percent globally).
October 14, 2020
Vehicle Importers, Distributors See 212 Percent Sales Growth in Q3
The Association of Vehicle Importers and Distributors, Inc. (AVID) reports a 212 percent increase in sales, from 4,955 units sold in the second quarter of the year to 15,471 units sold in the third quarter.
Hyundai Motor Group Appoints New Chairman
Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) announced today that Euisun Chung, Executive Vice Chairman, was inaugurated to the position of Chairman of the Group. Chairman Mong-Koo Chung was inaugurated to the position of Honorary Chairman.
It's Real: Get a Brand-New Nissan Almera for Less Than P 450k
Purchasing a brand-new Nissan vehicle has been made easier with more savings and discounts with the “Safer Drives and Deals” promo that runs until the end of the month.
Mercedes-Benz Made an EV Built for Extreme Terrains
Mercedes-Benz is looking to electrify their entire line-up, including its all-conquering G-Glass. While that it still a few years away, the German automaker did show a technology platform of what an electric car designed to go on extreme environments could look like with this, the EQC 4x4².
Toyota PH Donates Air Purifiers to Philippine General Hospital
Leading mobility company Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) has recently turned over to Philippine General Hospital (PGH) 20 units of air purifiers donated by Denso Thailand. These portable devices called Denso Plasmacluster Ion Generator suppress and remove airborne viruses, molds, and allergens in small spaces with limited air circulation, making them ideal for use in some of the state hospital’s rooms, and inside the cars and shuttles being used by its healthcare workers.
October 13, 2020
SMC Completes Skyway Stage 3 Ahead of Schedule
San Miguel Corporation (SMC) president and chief operating officer Ramon S. Ang announced that over the weekend, construction of the entire 17.93-km stretch of the much-awaited Skyway 3 project, finally linking Southern and Northern Luzon seamlessly, has been completed.
The Subaru Kansha is Back and Offers Sales, Service Discounts
Motor Image Pilipinas’s much awaited Kansha Festival is happening. If you’ve been putting off that service visit, this may be the best time to go so you can enjoy up to 30 percent in discounts. Best yet? It’s happening for an entire month—from October 16, 2020 to November 14, 2020 across all authorized Subaru dealerships.
Stop the Doubt: Geely Coolray Scores Perfect at ASEAN NCAP
Those doubting the safety of the Geely Coolray can put all those doubts to rest. The Chinese carmaker’s compact crossover just scored an impressive 5-star ASEAN NCAP safety rating.
Toyota Corolla Cross Achieves 5-Star ASEAN NCAP Safety Rating
Toyota’s newest compact crossover, the Corolla Cross scored a perfect 5-star safety rating at its recent ASEAN New Car Assessment Program or NCAP test. But there’s a caveat.
Get the Mitsubishi Mirage G4 with a P 207k Discount This Month
The success of its “Mitsubishi Rollback” promo has prompted Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) to extend it until October 31, 2020.
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