December 18, 2020
Geely Opens in Lipa and Zamboanga
Sojitz G Auto Philippines (SGAP) has inaugurated two more outlets to cap off the year with Geely Lipa, Batangas and Geely Zamboanga. The completion of Lipa and Zamboanga outlets has further widened the reach of Geely, following the rise of the other showrooms such as Geely North Edsa, Geely Quezon Avenue, and Geely Cagayan de Oro, with more outlets opening soon.
Filed Under:
Dealerships,
Geely Corporate,
News
DOTr Backtracks on Cashless Policy, Brings Back Cash Booths at Expressways
After another messy implementation (remember ADDA?), the Department of Transportation (DOTr) is backtracking on their 100 percent cashless policy at expressways. The government agency has now said that cash booths will make a comeback, and a no penalty policy will be implemented at tollways.
The RX-7 Now Benefits from Mazda's Classic Car Parts Program
Two years after it announced the first-ever classic car parts re-supply program for its MX-5, Mazda is giving yet another beloved vehicle the same treatment: the second- and third-generation RX-7.
Filed Under:
Mazda Corporate,
News
December 17, 2020
Chery Auto PH Holds Public Preview of the Tiggo 7 Pro at MIAS Wired
If our first impressions aren’t enough, you can also take a sneak peek at Chery’s upcoming compact crossover—the Tiggo 7 Pro at MIAS Wired.
Filed Under:
Chery Tiggo 7,
MIAS,
News
4 Reasons Why You Should Bring Your Ford To a Authorized Dealership for a Check
The holiday season is fast approaching, and people are now drawing up plans for a road trip during the long break. Aside from keeping safety protocols in check, there is a need to assess your vehicle’s condition before you go on a long drive for your and your family’s safety.
Filed Under:
Ford Corporate,
News,
Service
MIAS Wired is Now Live
With the pandemic and the resulting community quarantine measures, the most anticipated annual motoring event in the country, the Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) has shifted gears by mounting its ever digital edition, MIAS Wired.
Misubishi PH Extends Support for Flood-Affected Vehicles
Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation and its 55-strong dealer network are extending substantial discounts on parts needed to get flood-damaged Mitsubishi vehicles back on the roads again.
Filed Under:
Mitsubishi Corporate,
News,
Service
Review: 2020 MG 5 Core MT
Typically, when a car manufacturer lends out a test drive unit, they’d make sure it’s speced either as a top-, or at the very least, a mid-trim variant. With plenty of bells and whistles, it can easily distract the casual journo from tiny flaws which would be more evident if it were bare. With that, it was ballsy for MG to send over this—the MG 5 Core M/T—the entry-level variant of its most affordable car in the market. At P 658,888, can this fleet-friendly, med-rep welcoming sedan pass muster?
Filed Under:
Driver's Seat,
MG 5,
Sub-Compact
Could This Be How the Nissan GT-R Looks Like in 2050?
In 1970, the term “minivan” had yet to be coined, SUVs were primarily used by outdoor surveyors, and a new kind of supercar emerged wearing the unfamiliar badging “GT-R” in Japan. And future car designer Jaebum “JB” Choi was still decades away from being born in Seoul, South Korea. A lot can change in 50 years.
Filed Under:
News,
Nissan Concept Cars,
Nissan GT-R,
Sports Car
December 16, 2020
Geely Talks About Diesels, Electrification, and High-Performance Engines
Geely will not be developing a diesel engine. This news comes straight from Dr. HÃ¥kan Sandquist, Director of Powertrain Strategy at CEVT (China Euro Vehicle Technology AB), an innovation center owned by Zhejiang Geely Holding Group. CEVT is responsible for much of the modular development seen in Volvo and Geely cars such as powertrain and platform.
Filed Under:
Engines,
Feature,
Geely Corporate,
Technology
SMC on Track to Add RFID Installation Stations Outside Tollways by End of December
With more supplies of its Autosweep RFID stickers coming in the next two days, San Miguel Corporation, the operator of South Luzon Expressway (SLEX), Southern Tagalog Arterial Road (STAR), Skyway, NAIA Expressway, and the Tarlac-Pangasinan-La Union Expressway (TPLEX), is targeting to operate a total of 156 RFID installation stations by the end of December to make it easier for more motorists to migrate to the government-mandated electronic toll collection system.
Filed Under:
News,
RFID,
San Miguel Corporate
Lexus PH Now Offers Two Years Free PMS on 2020 Models
The holiday season is the perfect time to treat yourself and your loved ones to your heart’s desires. And if you’ve always wanted that Lexus in your garage, Christmas is the time to finally make that dream come true. In the spirit of Christmas, Lexus has crafted these flexible payment schemes to make owning a Lexus so much easier.
Reserve a Subaru XV or Forester During MIAS Wired and Get Free Service Vouchers
Subaru may not be launching anything new at the country’s first-ever virtual motor show, MIAS Wired, but they are sweetening the deal with additional offers for all reservations done during the event.
Filed Under:
MIAS,
News,
Subaru Corporate
Hyundai PH to Launch 4 New Models in 2021
Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. has confirmed that it will be bringing in four all-new models in 2021. Previewed as a shadowy silhouette at MIAS Wired, these are the all-new Tucson and Starex, as well as the facelifted Santa Fe and Kona.
Filed Under:
Hyundai Kona,
Hyundai Santa Fe,
Hyundai Starex,
Hyundai Tucson,
MIAS,
News
December 15, 2020
Petron is Future-Proofing Its Fuels
Petron is future-proofing both its gasoline and diesel fuels in light of powertrain technology advancements.
Filed Under:
Fuel,
News,
Petron Corporate
Petron to Close Bataan Refinery
In a disclosure made to the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE), publicly-listed and the largest oil player in the country, Petron Corporation has just confirmed that it will shutdown its Bataan refinery plant by January 2021.
Filed Under:
Fuel,
News,
Petron Corporate
Honda Re-Opens Fairview Dealership
Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) officially re-opens Honda Cars Fairview (HCFR), its 37th dealership in the country last December 11, 2020.
Filed Under:
Dealerships,
Honda Corporate,
News
Toyota's Bonkers 261-Horsepower GR Yaris Heads to ASEAN
The bonkers Toyota GR Yaris is coming to ASEAN, and the first market to receive it is Thailand. After showing it off at the Thailand International Motor Expo, Toyota Motor Thailand has just opened the order books for its rally car for the road with customer deliveries starting there by 2021.
Filed Under:
News,
Sports Sedan,
Toyota GR Yaris
Ford Finds That 1 Out of 4 Adults Use Their Car as Means to Relax Amidst the Pandemic
2020 has been a year no one saw coming. COVID-19 has wrought economic, political and emotional chaos, testing the limits of individuals, families, healthcare systems and whole sectors of societies. Yet as Ford released their annual Further with Ford Trends Report, the global pandemic also reveals some interesting insights.
Filed Under:
Ford Corporate,
News
Brembo Celebrates 500 Motorsport Titles
Brembo, the leader in high performance braking systems, confirms its technological supremacy through motorsports with 500 world titles. The number, which combines both two- and four-wheel competition and wholly-owned subsidiary AP Racing, spans 45 years.
Filed Under:
Brembo Corporate,
Motorsports,
News
Lexus Previews New Electric Drive System Called DIRECT4
Last year as part of its new global electrification strategy, Lexus debuted the LF-30 concept car at the Tokyo Motor Show. Today, as a continuation of their “Lexus Electrified” strategy, they have revealed their next step with the DIRECT4 electric drive control.
Filed Under:
Engines,
Lexus Concept Cars,
Lexus Corporate,
News,
Technology
Maxus PH Now Offers At Home Test Drives
Test driving a vehicle is an essential step before making that confident decision to purchase an automobile. However, present circumstances may make an actual visit to the car dealership difficult. That is why Maxus Philippines has now made the experience of test driving that Maxus vehicle you’ve been eyeing on much easier, safer, and more secure. It’s as easy and convenient as literally having the test drive unit delivered straight to your home.
Filed Under:
Maxus Corporate,
News
It's All About Service Discounts with Toyota Motor PH's Car Maintenance Week
Toyota Motor Philippines is declaring today until December 21, 2020 as Car Maintenance Week. With that, get huge discounts at all Toyota dealers and service centers nationwide.
Filed Under:
News,
Service,
Toyota Corporate
Subaru PH to Freeze Dealer Expansion Plans But Expect Sales to Triple in 2021
Two years ago, Motor Image Pilipinas announced an ambitious plan to expand its network of authorized dealerships from the current count of 17 to 34 within the next two years. Putting that into perspective, it will be close to double segment rival Mazda’s 20, and closer to Honda Cars’s footprint of, at the time, 37 dealerships (it now currently stands at 35).
Filed Under:
Dealerships,
News,
Subaru Corporate
December 14, 2020
Rule the Road Starting at Just P838k with the All-New 2021 Honda City
Rule the new year with the All-New 2021 Honda City. Re-affirming Honda’s commitment of leading the advancement of mobility and enabling people around the world to improve their daily lives, Honda’s latest generation sub-compact sedan brings smart style, outstanding interior space, and of course, an unbeatable value-for-money package.
Filed Under:
Feature,
Honda City,
Sub-Compact
12 Days, 12 Different Raffle Prizes for Petron Loyalty Card Holders
Petron Corporation is celebrating the Christmas season with its 12 Days of Christmas promo, as a grand gesture to show its appreciation for its loyal customers. For the 12 days leading up to Christmas Day, there will be daily promotional offers with 12 major prizes at stake for lucky Petron loyalty card holders.
Filed Under:
Fuel,
News,
Petron Corporate
DOTr, TRB Just Did the NLEX, Easytrip’s Job for Them
With all the problems surrounding the Easytrip RFID, both the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Toll Regulatory Board (TRB) stepped in on behalf of the motoring public.
December 13, 2020
The 2021 JAC T8 is a Feature-Packed Pickup Truck for Just P 928k (w/ Specs)
Trisenburg Auto Corporation, the exclusive distributor of JAC vehicles in the Philippines is officially adding a second pickup truck to its line-up: the 2021 T8. Billed as “the full-featured truck for the price of an entry-level variant,” the T8 tops out at just P 998,000.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
JAC T8,
News,
Pick-Up
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