December 2, 2020
Honda is the First Japanese Brand to Win German Car of the Year
Honda’s first battery electric vehicle for Europe, the Honda e, has been named ‘German Car of the Year 2021’ in the country’s prestigious annual Car of the Year Awards, becoming the first vehicle from a Japanese brand to do so. The car also won in the ‘New Energy’ category.
Filed Under:
Car Awards,
Electric Vehicles (EV),
Honda e,
News
This Couple Racked Up More Than 660,000 Kilometers in Their Mitsubishi Mirage
When Minnesota-based couple Jerry and Janice Huot looked for a fuel-efficient replacement to their Cadillac, they ended up getting a then-brand-new 2014 Mirage. Today, they’ve driven “Purple Won”—the name of their hatchback over 414,000 miles (666,268 kilometers).
Filed Under:
Mitsubishi Mirage,
News,
Sub-Compact
SMC Shows Us That Traffic Was "Smooth" On First Day of Cashless Toll Collection
San Miguel Corporation reported that traffic along its expressways and toll plazas was generally smooth on the first morning of implementation of government’s mandate for 100 percent cashless toll collection.
Filed Under:
News,
RFID,
San Miguel Corporate
December 1, 2020
Mercedes-Benz PH's Yuletide Deals Cuts Prices as Much as P 2M
Mercedes-Benz is set to end the year on a high note. The brand welcomes December with its Yuletide Deals to help you get the best gift for yourself and for your loved ones. Head to any Mercedes-Benz showroom and check attractive offers available until December 31 only.
Filed Under:
Mercedes-Benz Corporate,
News
Isuzu PH Marks First Modern PUV Turnover Since the Start of Quarantine Restrictions
Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC), the country’s leading manufacturer and distributor of brand-new trucks, continues its efforts to support the government’s Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP) to bring safer, more efficient, more convenient, and more environmentally sustainable transport systems to the Filipinos.
Filed Under:
Isuzu Corporate,
News,
PUV Modernization
Peugeot is Going to Torture Test Its 2021 Landtrek Pickup Truck
Early this year, Peugeot introduced the Landtrek, a pickup truck engineered by the French automaker’s Chinese JV partner, Changan. With neither brand a household name in the pickup truck segment, Peugeot decided to take the Landtrek on a grueling 26,000-kilometer journey to test its strengths and capabilities.
Filed Under:
News,
Peugeot Landtrek,
Pick-Up
November 30, 2020
Toyota Motor PH Extends Parts Discount, Rebates for Typhoon-Affected Owners
Toyota Motor Philippines is extending support to customers affected by Typhoon Ulysses with either parts and labor discounts, or additional rebates if you plan to trade-in your flooded unit.
Filed Under:
News,
Service,
Toyota Corporate
Honda Cars Kalookan is Back
After the Yuchengo-led House of Investments (HI) closed down several of their Honda Cars dealerships including Kalookan last June 1, 2020, the Japanese carmaker announces that one of its premier locations, Kalookan is back.
Filed Under:
Dealerships,
Honda Corporate,
News
Let's Complete Our 365 Days of Journey with Another 365!
For the mileage we’ve been through this year, Jeep Philippines is giving out up to P 365,000 discount on the Jeep Compass this December. That’s right, be able to drive home a brand-new Jeep before this year comes to a close!
Filed Under:
Compact SUV,
Jeep Compass,
News
Honda Cars PH Offers Special Financing Options for 2021 City, BR-V
Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. is announcing a special financing discount, along with other exciting deals in partnership with BPI Family Savings Bank under the “BPI Family Auto Loan Exclusive Partner Offers”.
Filed Under:
Honda BR-V,
Honda City,
Honda Corporate,
News
November 29, 2020
First Impressions: 2021 Changan Alsvin 1.5 Platinum DCT
The name, Alsvin has certainly raised some eyebrows. At first, it seems this new sub-compact sedan from Changan has a typo in its name. While the automaker has provided no definitive reason behind its name, “Alsvin,” is actually a mythical Norse horse which also happens to mean, “swift.” Now, whether that’s an intentional shot across Suzuki’s bow is something best left to the imagination.
Filed Under:
Changan Alsvin,
Driver's Seat,
Sub-Compact
SMC President Appeals for Further Extension for RFID Installation
Given the continued high volume of applications for RFID electronic toll collection stickers, San Miguel Corporation (SMC) president Ramon S. Ang is appealing to the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to consider a further extension for motorists of its order to implement 100 percent cashless transactions at all expressways.
Filed Under:
News,
RFID,
San Miguel Corporate
The Mazda CX-30 is Thailand's Car of the Year
Thai journalists have spoken, and they’ve picked the Mazda CX-30 as the Thailand Car of the Year. Organized by a judging panel of over 60 automotive journalists comprising the Thai Automotive Journalists Association, Mazda’s compact crossover bested 133 other cars to win the top honor.
Filed Under:
Car Awards,
Compact Crossover,
Mazda CX-30,
News
The Geely Coolray was October's Best-Selling 5-Seater Sub-Compact SUV
Geely Philippines is closing out the year on a high note as it welcomed Q4 with a great number of Geely Coolray sales in October. Based on the latest reports by CAMPI and AVID, Geely has landed on the number 1 spot in the country’s 5-seater subcompact crossover segment for the month of October where in Geely sold 205 units.
Filed Under:
Compact Crossover,
Geely Coolray,
News,
PHL Auto Industry
The Hyundai Kona's Now Priced to Compete with Chinese Crossovers
Hyundai Asia Resources, Incorporated (HARI), the official distributor of Hyundai Passenger Cars (PC) gives MORE this Christmas with the MerrygaLOW Promo. Get big cash savings for this season’s family favorites: the Starex, Kona, Accent, and Reina until December 31, 2020.
Filed Under:
Hyundai Accent,
Hyundai Kona,
Hyundai Reina,
Hyundai Starex
J&T Express Acquires Hino Truck Units for Improved Delivery, Logistics
Recognizing the importance of small to medium trucks in meeting the rising demand for online shopping and parcel delivery across the country, Hino Motors Philippines (HMP), the exclusive distributor of Hino trucks and buses in the Philippines, recently turned over seven units of the Hino 300 series to local courier service, J&T Express Philippines.
Filed Under:
Hino Corporate,
News
As Cars Continue to Grow, Parking Space Sizes Have Not
Car owners are being left with almost no room to squeeze out of their cars as cars have grown by as much as 55 percent since the 1970s, yet parking space sizes have remained the same. This is according to U.K.-based automotive shopping site, CarGurus.
Filed Under:
News
November 27, 2020
Kia Philippines Launches Virtual Showroom
While Kia Philippines is keen on reducing the risk of getting exposed to the coronavirus with all the strict safety and health protocols (which assure customers that every facility and personnel meet or exceed prevailing health guidelines to reduce their exposure to the minimum), they’re still creating more ways to address and surpass the demands of its customers during these times.
Filed Under:
Kia Corporate,
News
Maxus PH's New Compact SUV is All About Endless Possibilities
Despite the challenges and obstacles that faced the entire automotive industry this 2020, Maxus Philippines has proven to be an unstoppable force, forging ahead with its dealership network expansion and new vehicle launch—first with the G50 MPV, and now with the D60 compact SUV.
Filed Under:
Compact SUV,
Maxus D60,
News
November 26, 2020
Here are Prices, Specs of Changan PH's Newest Vehicles (w/ Brochures)
The newest player in the Philippines, Changan Motor Philippines has finally revealed the pricing of their five launch models.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Changan Alsvin,
Changan CS35 Plus,
Changan CS75 Plus,
Changan CS95,
News
Yes, Toyota Will Now Sell You a Foot-Operated Sanitizer Stand
We’ve seen enterprising Filipinos come up with their own version, but nothing beats one manufactured using the Toyota Production System. It’s for this reason that you can now buy your very own Toyota made “Shodoku Taishi”—a foot-operated sanitizer stand.
Filed Under:
COVID-19,
News,
Toyota Corporate
Hyundai Teases All-New SUV: the 2021 Bayon
Hyundai Motor has the newest member of its growing SUV family the Bayon. Destined for the European market, it will be launched in the first half of 2021. It will be an all-new model, and will be considered as an important addition to the current Hyundai line-up.
Filed Under:
Hyundai Bayon,
News,
Sub-Compact SUV
Chevron PH Appoints New Country Chairman
Chevron Philippines Inc. (CPI), marketer of Caltex brand of fuels and lubricants, has appointed Billy Liu as its new country chairman and general manager. He succeeded Louie Zhang, who recently retired after 31 years of service in the company.
Filed Under:
Caltex,
Chevron Corporate,
Fuel,
News
So Why Did Mazda PH Choose the Pangolin as the BT-50's Spirit Animal?
2020 has been one hell of a year. With a global pandemic still surging and economic crises afflicting most nations around the world, it’s been a dire effort for anyone to keep a sound, positive outlook. Add to that, the Philippines has just gone through two intense typhoons, taking with it most of whatever morale is left of our countrymen. Amidst all this, the automotive industry has chosen to move forward, with brands launching vehicles one after the other, offering support to the health and public sector, and getting involved in charitable activities.
Filed Under:
Feature,
Mazda BT-50,
Pick-Up
Suzuki Auto Opens in Marikina
Suzuki Philippines Inc. (SPH) welcomes another dealership in their roster. With the grand opening of Suzuki Auto Marikina (SA Marikina), a member of the ANC+ Group of Companies, Suzuki is now more reachable and accessible to residents within the vicinity of Marikina City and its neighboring communities.
Filed Under:
Dealerships,
News,
Suzuki Corporate
Ford, Subaru May Soon Face Their Own Fuel Pump Recalls
Brace yourselves for more recalls surrounding Denso fuel pumps. In what could be another “Takata-level” recall, the Japanese parts supplier is adding more than 1.5 million units to its growing list of fuel pumps that may stop working altogether.
The Mahindra Thar, a Wrangler-Inspired SUV, Just Beat Jeep in Crash Tests
How’s this for irony? When Mahindra debuted their body-on-frame SUV, the 2021 Thar, people pointed out that it was more than a homage to the Jeep Wrangler; it was a downright clone. Regardless, it did prove that it does one thing better than the real Jeep: crash safety.
Filed Under:
Compact SUV,
Mahindra Thar,
NCAP,
News,
Safety
November 25, 2020
2021 Toyota Rush Now Comes with 7 Seats as Standard
Toyota Motor Philippines is updating its entry-level SUV, the Rush for 2021. Retailing at Toyota’s 70 dealerships across the country starting November 26, 2021 Rush now features three rows of seats as standard.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
News,
Sub-Compact SUV,
Toyota Rush
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