Toyota Motor Corporation may be starting to embrace full electric vehicles—including one rumored to run on solid-state batteries as a joint-venture with Subaru, its president, Akio Toyoda warned about the “excessive hype” surrounding them.
December 20, 2020
Toyota President Warns About Premature EV Shift
Toyota Motor Corporation may be starting to embrace full electric vehicles—including one rumored to run on solid-state batteries as a joint-venture with Subaru, its president, Akio Toyoda warned about the “excessive hype” surrounding them.
Kia Opens BGC Showroom
The holiday season doesn't keep Kia Philippines from growing. While December should be about relaxing and keeping still, the local distributor is till aggressively expanding in Metro Manila again with the opening of the Kia BGC showroom in Taguig.
Volkswagen PH Teases 2021 Santana Sub-Compact Sedan
Volkswagen Philippines is hoping to re-energize its line-up this 2021 with the preview of their first model of the year: the 2021 Santana. Showed via a set of teasers (see below), the German automaker says their sub-compact sedan will come with “more features for customers to enjoy.”
December 18, 2020
Nissan PH Recalls 2017-2018 X-Trails Due to "Phantom Braking"
Selected units of 2017-2018 Nissan X-Trail compact SUVs are being recalled due to a fault with one of its Advanced Driver Assist features.
Toyota Motor PH Recalling Hilux Pickup Trucks Due to Faulty Braking System
Toyota Motor Philippines is announcing a recall for selected 2018 Hilux models surrounding its brake system.
5 Reasons to Undeniably Love the Mercedes-Benz V-Class
The Mercedes-Benz V-Class continues to set the standards in the luxury MPV segment with its design, value appeal, comfort as well as safety and assistance systems. Aside from its special pricing—up to P 400,000 off thanks to the Yuletide Deals promo, here are 5 undeniable reasons to love the Mercedes-Benz V-Class.
Suzuki Auto PH Joins MIAS Wired
Suzuki Philippines Incorporated joins the first-ever virtual motor show as a beacon of their commitment to stay within reach of their patrons. During the previous months, different industries were affected by the pandemic, but for the automotive industry, companies like Suzuki proved that there is no slowing down among the industry players.
Nissan PH Extends Safer Drives & Deals Promo
Dream Nissan vehicles are now within reach with more savings and discounts on select vehicles from the Nissan “Safer Drives and Deals Promo,” extended until December 31, 2020, available in all authorized Nissan dealerships nationwide.
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class is More Than Just a Car; It's An Experience
As the flagship of the Mercedes-Benz range, the S-Class boasts an impressive level of luxury, state-of-the-art technology, high level of comfort and ground-breaking safety systems. It embodies the automotive essence of a lifestyle characterized by the highest possible standards of mobility and individuality.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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. Håkan 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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