October 20, 2020
Review: 2020 Mitsubishi Montero Sport 4WD GT
The arrival of the Xpander has put a lot less pressure on the Montero Sport, particularly when it comes to its market positioning. Before, Mitsubishi has had to offer a dizzying array of variants including three engine choices, two gearboxes, and four trims. With the arrival of their MPV though, they’ve managed to trim back the Monty variants to a more manageable four with one manual (GLX), and three automatics (GLS, 2WD GT, and 4WD GT); all powered by the same 2.4-liter MIVEC diesel. In the greater scheme of things though, this has enabled them to position their mid-sized SUV as a technology leader of sorts. The question is: would this be enough to entice the typical SUV buyer?
Filed Under:
Driver's Seat,
Mid-sized SUV,
Mitsubishi Montero Sport
Nissan Boosts Production at ASEAN Manufacturing Hub
In response to increased demand for Thailand-produced vehicles, Nissan is ramping up production at its manufacturing facilities in Samut Prakan. The company aims to hire over 2,000 people at its production hub in ASEAN.
Filed Under:
News,
Nissan Corporate
Honda Cars PH Donates PPEs, Computers as Part of 30th Anniversary
As part of its 30th anniversary celebration this October, Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI), Honda’s automobile business unit in the Philippines, recently conducted its donation drive of Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) and Computers to various medical and educational institutions in Laguna.
Filed Under:
CSR,
Honda Corporate,
News
Buy a Chery Tiggo, Get the Chance to Win Another Chery Tiggo
One of the best things about bringing home a brand-new Chery crossover — aside from enjoying the most number of features and the leading specs in its price class — is the chance to win a second brand-new Chery, specifically the subcompact Tiggo 2 AT 2-Tone crossover.
Filed Under:
Chery Corporate,
News
October 19, 2020
MINI PH Launches the P 4.8-Million Track-Focused John Cooper Works GP
With only 3,000 manufactured worldwide, MINI Philippines is proud to say that they’ve gotten six of the ultra-rare John Cooper Works GP—the fastest, most capable model that the British brand has ever approved for road use. And it could be yours for P 4.8 million.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
MINI Cooper,
News,
Sports Sedan
2021 Nissan Navara Said to Pack a Twin-Turbo Diesel Engine
The wait for the 2021 Navara’s global debut won’t be long if news sources from Thailand are right. First teased in the Nissan A to Z trailer, several outlets in the Kingdom say Nissan will be unveiling the refreshed pickup truck by the end of November.
Filed Under:
News,
Nissan Navara,
Pick-Up,
Rumors
San Miguel Corporation Rolls Out Bicycle Program for Employees
San Miguel Corporation (SMC) has rolled out a program to provide employees, and its extended workforce with bicycles as an alternative mode of transportation as part of its continuing efforts to ensure safety at workplaces, and provide its workforce convenience amidst travel restrictions across much of the country.
Filed Under:
News,
San Miguel Corporate
DOH Chooses Hyundai Starex Ambulances to Serve MIMAROPA Region
Eighteen (18) Hyundai Starex Cargo ambulance units complete with medical equipment were turned over to the Department of Health (DOH) Region IV-B (MIMAROPA) by Hyundai Biñan under Hyundai Laguna, Inc.
Filed Under:
Entry-Level MPV,
Hyundai Starex,
News
Ford Makes the 2021 Mustang Mach 1 Available for Global Markets
Ford had big news over the weekend confirming that its limited-edition, high-performance Ford Mustang Mach 1 is going global for the first time ever.
Filed Under:
Ford Mustang,
News,
Sports Car
The Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport is a 300-Horsepower Hot Hatch Designed for the Nürburgring
Volkswagen didn’t have to wait long to launch a more powerful version of the Golf GTI with the new GTI Clubsport. Based off the all-new Mk8 Golf, it produces more power than the current Golf R while still retaining the front-wheel drive layout. Bonkers, right?
Filed Under:
News,
Sports Sedan,
Volkswagen Golf
Caltex, 7-Eleven Announce Holiday Rewards Promo
Gassing up at Caltex stations is now made more exciting this holiday season with the new rewards promo launched by Caltex, marketed by Chevron Philippines Inc. (CPI), in partnership with 7-Eleven Philippines. Until December 31, 2020, motorists fueling up at Caltex stations with 7-Eleven stores nationwide will earn e-stamps convertible to CLiQQ wallet credits.
Filed Under:
Caltex,
Chevron Corporate,
Fuel,
News
October 17, 2020
Toyota Motor PH Confirms Local Units Affected by Faulty Fuel Pump
Update: Toyota Motor Philippines releases the full list of affected models (10/21).
During the launch of the 2021 Fortuner, Toyota Motor Philippines has confirmed that it’s been holding a recall (aka service campaign) surrounding the fuel pump.
Filed Under:
News,
Recall,
Safety,
Toyota Corporate
Toyota Motor PH Launches 2021 Fortuner (w/ Brochure)
Toyota Motor Philippines is re-asserting its lead in the mid-sized SUV segment with the launch of the refreshed 2021 Fortuner. The country’s best-selling SUV, the Fortuner gets a refreshed design, new features, and two new variants that respond to the ever-changing tastes of the Filipino market.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Mid-sized SUV,
News,
Toyota Fortuner
The Sunday Times Votes Bentley Flying Spur as 2020 Luxury Car of the Year
Professional road testers and seasoned automotive journalists from The Sunday Times—the most widely circulated and prestigious newspaper in the UK—have named the all-new Bentley Flying Spur as the Luxury Car of the Year in the publication’s 2020 Motor Awards.
Filed Under:
Bentley Flying Spur,
Car Awards,
News
iPhone Maker Foxconn Wants to Build EVs
iPhone maker Foxconn Technology is getting into the EV business and to do that, has partnered with Taiwan-based Yulon Group (the ones that used to run Nissan in the Philippines) to develop and manufacture a new open-source EV platform which it calls MIH.
Filed Under:
Electric Vehicles (EV),
News
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.
Filed Under:
GAC Corporate,
J.D. Power,
News
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.
Filed Under:
Compact Crossover,
Ford Corporate,
Ford Territory,
News
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.
Filed Under:
Geely Okavango,
Mid-sized SUV,
News
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.
Filed Under:
Entry-Level MPV,
News,
Toyota Innova
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.
Filed Under:
Chery Tiggo 7,
Compact SUV,
Driver's Seat
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.
Filed Under:
Honda City,
News,
Sub-Compact
Watch Nissan's Smallest SUV Get Torture Tested
After showing it off as a design concept, Nissan is almost ready to unveil its B-segment SUV: the Magnite. But before that though, the carmaker just had to prove its mettle.
Filed Under:
News,
Nissan Magnite,
Sub-Compact SUV
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.
Filed Under:
Ford Corporate,
Ford Ranger,
Ford Ranger Raptor,
News
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.
Filed Under:
Compact SUV,
Events,
Honda City,
Honda CR-V,
News,
Sub-Compact
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.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Kia Stonic,
News,
Sub-Compact SUV
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.
Filed Under:
Engines,
Mercedes-Benz Corporate,
News,
Technology
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