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December 13, 2020

First Impressions: 2021 Chery Tiggo 7 Pro

Under the United Asia Auto Group, Inc., Chery Auto just celebrated its first anniversary in the Philippines. In just 365 days, the carmaker has managed to cement themselves as the “Rookie of the Year,” launching five models (including a full EV), offering a remarkable one-million-kilometer powertrain warranty, and opening 15 dealerships. As 2021 approaches, they’re now shifting gears. From brand-building, they’re now serious about competing on the mainstage. The one leading the charge? The 2021 Chery Tiggo 7 Pro.

The automotive industry is one of the deeply affected industries amid the ongoing global pandemic, but has managed to remain resilient. In line with the new normal, there’s been a rise in alternative sales efforts such as virtual showrooms, and remote financial consultations for automobile purchases. With that in mind, the biggest annual motoring event has pivoted to cyberspace as well.

SMC Asia Car Distributors Corp., the official distributor of BMW automobiles and motorcycles in the Philippines caps off 2020 by launching the first-ever BMW R 18 motorcycle. As the German brand’s first foray into the world of cruiser bikes, the R 18 focuses back onto the motorcycle essentials: purist, no-frills technology, and a boxer engine at the epicenter of riding pleasure.

Holidays have never been so special and exciting with hard to resist year-end car deals! Through the partnership with BPI Family Savings Bank’s Exclusive Partner Offer (EPO) promo, Geely is closing out the year with great savings and very affordable financing plans under BPI Family Bank’s EPO Step Up PayPlan and exciting freebies.

When it comes to Christmas, Filipinos do it best: from putting up the parol or belen to attending Misa de Gallo, from indulging in puto bumbong to taking the family on a spin to see the Yuletide décor adorning the streets and buildings. It’s a season replete with tradition.

Win Prizes When You Snap These Zebra-Striped Foresters

Keep your eyes peeled, because spotting these zebra-striped Subaru Foresters can win you premium Subaru items this December.

Geely Azkarra: One Million Sold and Counting

The Geely Azkarra (Bo Yue in China) was nicknamed, “The Most Beautiful SUV” by the Chinese media and consumers alike when it was first launched in 2016. Four years later, this love affair has now grown to a million owners and counting with the Azkarra sold in over 17 countries across the world including Russia, Eastern Europe, South America, Africa, and Southeast Asia.

When Mazda chose the Philippines to globally launch the 2021 MX-5, one of the key updates was the availability of a new color: Deep Crystal Blue. At the time, Mazda Philippines could only provide two photos of this new blue color. As other markets start getting it though, we now see how it looks like outside of a studio setting.

Foton Motor Philippines is giving businesses another big surprise, especially those looking for great value trucks.

The next-generation Mitsubishi Outlander will debut in February 2021—that was just confirmed by the Japanese automaker as they also revealed the very first official sneak peek.

Subaru PH to Launch 6 New Models in Next 18 Months

The pandemic and the resulting economic slowdown forced Motor Image Pilipinas, the exclusive distributor of Subaru vehicles in the country to scuttle their plans this year. As a result, they’ve had to delay several of their much-awaited vehicle launches, opting instead to launch them in 2021.

San Miguel Corporation President and Chief Operating Officer Ramon S. Ang (RSA) released an open letter regarding motorist concerns surrounding the Autosweep RFID system. Here it is in full:

Changan Motor Philippines Inc. has launched a sub-compact SUV that is engineered to keep you connected when it comes to style and adventure: Changan CS35 Plus.

The award-winning New Land Rover Defender has earned another five-star review, this time from the safety experts at Euro NCAP. Land Rover’s most capable and durable model ever has been awarded the maximum five-star rating in the latest round of test results.

A fresh automotive retail experience is ready to welcome customers as the Laus Auto Group, the flagship arm of Pampanga-based conglomerate Laus Group of Companies, unveils the upgraded showroom and new services of its Carworld Pampanga dealership.

The Covenant Car Company, Inc. (TCCCI), the exclusive importer and distributor of Chevrolet automobiles and parts in the Philippines, offers big and exclusive deals on select Chevrolet models with its “Drive Bolder with Chevrolet” Sales Promo this December.

With over 2,500 examples running across various circuits globally, the Mazda MX-5 is the most raced car in the world. With that in mind, it just makes sense to come up with a track-focused variant. And in the case of Mazda Australia, it also got a Porsche-like model name too. Meet the 2021 Mazda MX-5 GT RS.

After acing its ASEAN NCAP and Australasian NCAP (ANCAP) test, the Isuzu D-Max can boast of yet another perfect safety rating, this time awarded by the Euro NCAP. Scoring a perfect 5-star rating at one of the most stringent safety tests in the world underscores the breadth of engineering that went into designing the all-new D-Max.

Kia Understands Buyers Want a Tougher-Looking SUV, So They Made These Special Edition Sorentos

Since the arrival of Seltos and Telluride, Kia is starting to understand that people want their SUVs a bit more robust and rugged. As the next step in this capability-focused product strategy, they wasted no time in giving their all-new 2021 Sorento a trail-ready makeover not yet seen from the brand.

The arrival of the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV was a long time coming. Announced and even publicly previewed as far back as 2016, things only came to showroom fruition when it was finally launched this year. In the four years since, a lot has happened, including the arrival of other PHEVs as well as full EVs. With that in mind, where does the world’s best-selling plug-in hybrid fit in the local market?

The next chapter in Hoonigan’s Gymkhana video franchise is out. This time, we see rallycross star Travis Pastrana take over the series from creator and rival Ken Block with his one-off 862-horsepower Subaru WRX STI built exclusively for the film.

Nissan in the Philippines ignites the Christmas spirit in Metro Manila with the Nissan Leaf by lighting up Ortigas Center’s giant Christmas tree to demonstrate the V2X technology from the world’s first mass-produced electric vehicle. This is sort of a follow-up to something Nissan did in Europe last year.

3 Things You Should Know Before Getting That Replacement Tire

Getting new tires for your car can be daunting with lots to choose from in the showroom. Worry not because we’ve created a guide for which tire you should get depending on your auto and lifestyle.

Riding high from the Levorg’s win as the 2020-2021 Japan Car of the Year, Subaru CEO Tomomi Nakamura says there is more to come from the all-wheel drive specialist.

Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) recently awarded one brand-new Honda City 1.5 S CVT to the Lazada 11.11 grand raffle winner, Mr. Rich An Cruz at Honda Cars Quezon City (HCQC).

Every year, the Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC), dresses up the LRT-1 trains to spread the holiday cheer for its passengers. This time, however, the holiday themed train is having a special focus in light of the extraordinary situation the country experienced with the COVID-19 pandemic.

After flying off the showroom floor for a couple of months, Lexus Philippines has announced that stocks of its ultra-luxury MPV, the Lexus LM have stabilized for both the 7-seater and 4-seater models.

The current tagline of the MG 5 sedan is “Big In Features, Big in Comfort,” but after an impressive showing at the 2020 Bonifacio 8-Hour Endurance Challenge at the Clark International Speedway, it might need to include “Big in Performance” as well.

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December 13, 2020

First Impressions: 2021 Chery Tiggo 7 Pro

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For P 1.955M, the BMW R 18 is a Rock-and-Roll Cruiser (w/ Specs)

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December 12, 2020

Win Prizes When You Snap These Zebra-Striped Foresters

December 11, 2020

Geely Azkarra: One Million Sold and Counting

Do You Love the 2021 Mazda MX-5's New Colorway?

Get Free PMS for Every Foton Medium- and Heavy-Duty Truck Purchased This Month

The 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Fuses Heritage with Next-Gen Design

December 10, 2020

Subaru PH to Launch 6 New Models in Next 18 Months

RSA Addresses Motorist Concerns Surrounding Autosweep RFID

At P999k, the Changan CS35Plus is One Feature-Packed Sub-Compact SUV (w/ Brochure)

No Surprise as Land Rover Defender Aces Euro NCAP Test

Pampanga’s LausGroup Upgrades Flagship Showroom

This is the Full List of Offers for Chevrolet Vehicles This December

This 2021 Mazda MX-5 Gets a Porsche-Like Name

The All-New Isuzu D-Max Scores Perfect at World's Toughest Safety Test

December 9, 2020

Kia Understands Buyers Want a Tougher-Looking SUV, So They Made These Special Edition Sorentos

Review: 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV

Watch a 862-Horsepower Subaru WRX STI Fly in the Latest Gymkhana Video

Nissan's All-Electric LEAF Powers Ortigas Center's Christmas Tree

December 8, 2020

3 Things You Should Know Before Getting That Replacement Tire

Subaru Turns Focus on Quality and the All-New Levorg is Our First Glimpse of What's to Come

This Guy Won a Honda City By Just Following Honda Cars PH's LazMall Store

Have You Seen this "Christmask" LRT Train?

Lexus PH Says Supply of Lexus LM MPVs Have Stabilized (w/ Specs)

A Stock MG 5 Won Its Class at the Bonifacio 8-Hour Endurance Challenge