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December 27, 2020

Top 5 Picks for 2020

With pandemic-related community quarantine measures in place since March, one would think that choices for this year’s Top 5 Picks would be slim. Thankfully, that’s not the case. All in all, we managed to test 41 vehicles this year. While this number is slightly down from 2019’s 50, it’s still a sizeable number given we need to trim down the list to just five.

Christmas in the Philippines has always been a special time for everyone to come together and share in the festivities of the holiday season. One of those time-honored traditions is gift giving for our families and friends.

As part of their continued steps to improve their business efficiency, Honda Cars has announced that they are closing yet another assembly plant.

Despite its president, Akio Toyoda, questioning a pre-mature shift to EVs, Toyota is pushing ahead with its plans to adopt battery electric vehicle (BEV) technology. Curiously, one of their first Japanese domestic models is this—the Toyota C+ Pod.

Ford PH Drops BF Goodrich Tires on Newer Ranger Raptors

When the Ford Ranger Raptor made its debut in 2018, one of the key differences it had, performance-wise, compared to the regular Ranger was its trick suspension. Ford Performance certainly worked hard, giving it the ability to go off-road, fast.

Just in time for Christmas, the Katala Foundation has received their promised BT-50 3.2-liter 4x4 Pangolin Edition. Their new pickup truck will help support the NGO’s conservation activities for the endemic Palawan Pangolin.

In what seemed like a last-minute move, the organizers of the Tokyo Auto Salon have decided to cancel its annual event.

SMC to Implement Toll Holiday on Christmas, New Year

San Miguel Corporation, through its infrastructure arm, is waiving all toll fees at its expressways for Christmas and New Year.

After a series of exciting model launches, Toyota Motor Philippines is wrapping up the year with the introduction of the 2021 Yaris.

Trisenburg Auto Corporation (TAC), the official distributor of JAC passenger and light commercial vehicles in the Philippines will double its dealer footprint.

South Korea’s fourth largest automaker, Ssangyong Motor has filed for bankruptcy after failing to repay creditors. The move was finalized at a board meeting held by the South Korean SUV specialist.

Nissan Magnite Debuts in ASEAN with a Starting Price of Just P 707,000

After debuting for the Indian market, Nissan’s promise to go global with its Magnite SUV has been fulfilled. The next market to get their sub-compact SUV? ASEAN. The first market in its sights? Indonesia.

Subaru’s advanced driver assist technology, Subaru EyeSight is heading to more carmakers. As Hitachi Automotive Systems, its developer, is now opening it up first to Isuzu (with the mu-X), and now, Suzuki as well. Its broad acceptance is a testament to the technology, to say the least.

Nine months since it implemented a “no toll fees” policy for medical front liners at all its operating expressways, San Miguel Corporation (SMC) reported that its waived toll fees for the country’s heroes against the COVID-19 pandemic, has reached over P138 million as of December 20.

Audi Sport factory and customer teams have capped off the 2020 racing season with a record number of successes achieved amid significantly reduced race events held worldwide, a result of pandemic restrictions.

MG Philippines ends 2020 on a high note with the the opening of three new MG dealerships, namely MG North EDSA, MG Otis, and MG Camarines Sur. This will bring the current total of MG Philippines dealerships up to 34.

Hino to Open Soon in Laguna

Hino Motors Philippines, the exclusive manufacturer and distributor of Hino trucks, buses and parts in the Philippines, recently held an agreement signing ceremony for the Hino Laguna dealership.

Suzuki Philippines Inc. (SPH) opens another dealership to better serve its customers. This time the car brand is going north. With the grand opening of Suzuki Auto Clark by Family Cars Inc., the second dealership under the group, Suzuki is now even more accessible to car owners and enthusiasts in Clark, Pampanga.

For P 3.4-million, the MINI Convertible Sidewalk Edition is One Extroverted Droptop

Mini Philippines is capping off 2020 with the introduction of the Mini Convertible Sidewalk Edition—a more extroverted version of its open-top Cooper S.

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.

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 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.”

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 Philippines is announcing a recall for selected 2018 Hilux models surrounding its brake system.

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 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.

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.

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.

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December 27, 2020

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Toyota President Warns About Premature EV Shift

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Volkswagen PH Teases 2021 Santana Sub-Compact Sedan

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Toyota Motor PH Recalling Hilux Pickup Trucks Due to Faulty Braking System

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