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January 6, 2021

Skyway Stage 3 to Temporarily Close Evenings of January 8 to 13, 2021

The newly soft-opened Skyway 3 project from Buendia, Makati to North Luzon Expressway will be temporarily closed from 10 PM to 4 AM from January 8 to 13, 2021 to make way for additional work on the elevated expressway, prior to its official opening on January 14 (Note: this article was updated to reflect the new closure dates. Prior to this, SMC announced that the closure would be from January 6 to 7 only).

In a bid to further improve customer service, selected Subaru dealerships will start to accept vehicle for service even on Sundays.

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has finally released more information surrounding its “safeguard measure” against imported passenger cars and light commercial vehicles. As expected, it will affect mainstream passenger cars. What is surprising is that it will give a free pass to luxury vehicles.

The 400 horsepower Audi RS 3 sedan is now in the Philippines. Along with the RS Q8 SUV and RS 6 Avant, the RS 3 spearheads the arrival of the Audi Sport brand in the country. As the high-performance division of Audi, it develops all the RS models.

Here's Your List of Autosweep's 156 Installation Sites; SMC Tollways to Go 100 Percent Cashless on January 11

San Miguel Corporation (SMC) has reached its target 156 RFID stations last December 29, following through on an earlier commitment to open more Autosweep RFID installation stations in more locations before the end of December—particularly in “offsite” areas away from its southern expressways to reach more motorists.

Honda Cars Philippines is extending its holiday promotion to the end of January 2021. This gives would-be buyers cash discounts of up to P 250,000 or all-in downpayment as low as P 29,000.

The Association of Vehicle Importers and Distributors or AVID is the first industry group to release an official statement against the DTI’s plan to impose a safeguard tariff on imported passenger cars and light commercial vehicles.

Conventional thinking suggests that having a brand new car is usually preceded by a momentous milestone in someone’s life. True, nothing can mark a special occasion in your life quite like a fresh-out-of-the-showroom-floor vehicle. But, what if there is a way to get a brand-new car without all that proverbial fanfare?

The first-ever Miss Universe Philippines 2020, Rabiya Mateo, enters 2021 an official MG owner.

Even out of warranty vehicles get perks over at Mitsubishi with their big aftersales discount promo.

Mazda is giving its three-row mid-sized SUV, the CX-8 the very same updates first seen in the CX-5. Now available in Japan, the refreshed 2021 CX-5 adds further refinements to its design and has added convenience features too.

DTI to Slap "Safeguard Tariff" on Imported Cars, Light Commercial Vehicles

Despite Philippine automakers being vehemently against it, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is moving ahead to slap “safeguard tariffs” on all imported passenger cars and light commercial vehicles, including pickup trucks.

Honda has always pushed its City sub-compact sedan towards advancement. Throughout the nameplate’s history, there were hits and misses, but it was never afraid to experiment. Be it through its design or technology, it was always ahead of the curve, as far as its rivals are concerned.

It didn’t make it for Christmas, but supercar and endurance racing fans will love LEGO’s newest Technic set: the Ferrari 488 GTE AF Corse #51.

MG’s best-selling sub-compact SUV, the ZS managed to score a perfect 5-star ASEAN NCAP safety rating.

Despite the continued economic challenges brought upon by COVID-19, Toyota Motor Corporation has managed to grow its sales by 1.8 percent last November. Their continued recovery was driven primarily by two key markets—China and Japan.

Yes, the Hyundai Kona Still Comes with a P 205,000 Discount

Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. is extending its big cash discount offer on its best-selling passenger cars up until January 15, 2021.

Honda is continuing its global restructure with reports pointing that it will pull out of another major market in 2022. Reports say the automaker will stop supplying new cars to the Russian market by then.

Citing “fundamental changes global economic and business conditions,” Ford and Mahindra will not push through with their planned joint venture.

Ford's Made Improvements to the 2.0-liter Turbodiesel Engine, 10-Speed AT

While the mildly refreshed Everest and Ranger grabbed all the headlines, Ford says they’ve also made running changes to its 2.0-liter diesel engine, and they’re now offering an unprecedented warranty program (if you’re in Thailand) to back it up.

Few days before welcoming 2021, Geely Philippines is opening its doors in Imus, Cavite. Geely Imus is managed by Sojitz G Auto Philippines’ dealer partner, ANC Group of Companies.

Skyway Stage 3 Open to Motorists Starting December 29, 2020

San Miguel Corporation promised, and they delivered. Despite delays due to rains and a collapsing girder, the Skyway Stage 3 will be partially open to the public starting Tuesday, December 29, 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.

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January 6, 2021

Skyway Stage 3 to Temporarily Close Evenings of January 8 to 13, 2021

Selected Subaru Dealerships Now Open for Service Even for Sunday

Luxury Cars, Indian, and Malaysian-Made Vehicles Excluded in DTI's Safeguard Tariff

The 400-Horsepower 2021 Audi RS 3 has Arrived

January 5, 2021

Here's Your List of Autosweep's 156 Installation Sites; SMC Tollways to Go 100 Percent Cashless on January 11

Honda Cars PH Offering Discounts Up to P250k This January

Vehicle Importers Against DTI's Safeguard Tariff

Here's How Toyota Motor PH's Balloon Payment Plus Works

Miss Universe Philippines is Now an MG Owner

Mitsubishi PH is Giving Up 25 Percent Discount on Parts for Out of Warranty Vehicles

The Mazda CX-8 Gets New Stuff This 2021

January 4, 2021

DTI to Slap "Safeguard Tariff" on Imported Cars, Light Commercial Vehicles

Review: 2021 Honda City 1.5 S CVT

LEGO Launches Ferrari 488 GTE Technic Set for P11k

The MG ZS Scores Five Stars in ASEAN NCAP Safety Test

Despite Strong Global Showing, Toyota Sales in Philippines Remain Weak

January 3, 2021

Yes, the Hyundai Kona Still Comes with a P 205,000 Discount

Honda to Pull Out of a Major European Market

Is It End of the Road for the Ford EcoSport?

December 29, 2020

Ford's Made Improvements to the 2.0-liter Turbodiesel Engine, 10-Speed AT

Geely Welcomes ANC Group of Companies with Cavite Showroom Opening

December 28, 2020

Skyway Stage 3 Open to Motorists Starting December 29, 2020

December 27, 2020

Top 5 Picks for 2020

Pinoys More Open to Receiving Second-Hand Items Including Cars

Honda to Close Another Assembly Plant

For Less Than P800k Toyota Has Come Up with This Cute-Looking EV

December 24, 2020

Ford PH Drops BF Goodrich Tires on Newer Ranger Raptors

Mazda Philippines Delivers Christmas Gift for Pangolin Preservation