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January 28, 2021

Spied! 2021 Nissan Almera Testing on EDSA


News of the stoppage of the Almera’s local production doesn’t mean that Nissan’s going to pull out of the sub-compact sedan market. In fact, the all-new 2021 Almera is almost upon us as an eagle-eyed reader spotted it being tested on EDSA.

This is the Most Powerful Production BMW Ever: the 2021 BMW M5 CS


This is the most powerful production BMW ever: the BMW M5 CS. The first time BMW’s mid-sized sedan gets the “CS” treatment, it blends ultra-high-performance with everyday usability.

Husqvarna Arrives in the Philippines at a Starting Price of Just P 175k


Ablaze with fresh optimism for 2021, Adventure Cycle Philippines, Inc. (ACPI) is expanding its product offering with its second European motorcycle brand: Husqvarna Motorcycles. 

The 2021 Hyundai Tucson N Line Packs 265 Horsepower and Adaptive Dampers


Hyundai is diversifying its N Line trim with the introduction of this: the 2021 Tucson N Line. While it falls short of the full N treatment like the upcoming Kona N, it builds on the all-new Tucson’s futuristic appearance by dialing up the sportiness to eleven.

LRT-1 Gets Generation-4 Trains


The private operator of LRT-1, Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC), has announced that the first of its Generation-4 (Gen-4) train sets arrived in the Philippines last week. It was formally launched to the public yesterday in a ceremony attended by guests from both the private and public sectors.

Michelin's New Agilis 3 Tire Improves Your Truck's Braking, Fuel Economy


Michelin Philippines launches its Agilis 3 into the commercial light truck tire market, targeting commercial vehicle owners and businesses involved in the transport of people and goods. The newly launched tire aims to capture the larger high-potential, light-load segment with exceptional solutions in terms of safety, performance, and environment.

January 27, 2021

At P 1.198M, the 2021 Chery Tiggo 7 Pro is a Game-Changer in the Compact SUV Space


This compact SUV costs just P 1.198-million. That caught your attention, didn’t it? By pricing it in that bracket, Chery Auto Philippines might have just unleashed a game-changer.

Mazda Adds Horsepower, Cylinder Deactivation to 2021 CX-5's Gasoline Engines


When Mazda first showed off the refreshed 2021 CX-5, most of the attention went to the 2.2-liter Skyactiv-D engine which now boasts 200 horsepower (up 10 from previous). Apparently, there’s more good news as the Skyactiv-G engine range also gets some love too.

The 2021 Nissan X-Trail is Made of Recycled Parts. Literally.


Nissan is breaking new ground on its all-new 2021 X-Trail for one peculiar reason: it’s the company’s first global model built using a “closed-loop” recycling system for aluminum parts.

All-New Isuzu D-Max is the 2021 Pick-Up of the Year


Awestruck by its high levels of comfort and even greater capabilities both on- and off-road, the all-new 2021 Isuzu D-Max has been crowned the 2021 Pick-Up of the Year at the 4x4 Magazine awards.

Win P700k in Prizes When You Fuel Up at Caltex Using PayMaya QR


Motorists can drive a safer and more rewarding experience with Caltex as PayMaya powers contactless payment options, plus a chance to win as much as P 100,000 at select Caltex stations nationwide.

January 26, 2021

For Less Than P52k, the New Honda TMX125 Alpha is Your Essential Work Buddy


In the new normal, motorcycles have never been more popular and in-demand than ever. With quarantine guidelines still implemented nationwide, it helped Filipinos ride solo and steer clear of the pandemic’s dangers.

City of San Fernando Suspends PMVIC Testing


The Sangguniang Panlungsod of the City of Fernando moves to suspend the Private Motor Vehicle Inspection Center or PMVIC operating in the city.

Mitsubishi PH Turns Over 128 Units of L300 to Rental Company Orix


Mitsubishi Motors Philippines’ and their dealer partner Peak Motors Philippines Incorporated (PMPI) conducted its official turnover ceremony for 128 Mitsubishi L300 units to Orix Rental Corporation.

For P 5.690M, the 2021 Mercedes-AMG GLB 35 4MATIC is a 7-Seater Family Rocket (w/ Specs)


Mercedes-Benz Philippines brings in the newest member of the AMG family: the Mercedes-AMG GLB 35 4MATIC. It is a high-performance and passionate, yet exceptionally practical in that it seats seven people.

These are the World's First Off-Road Wipers


BF Goodrich has made a name for itself producing some of the world’s best off-road tires. Now, they’re using that goodwill to market the world’s first off-road centric windshield wipers.

Watch the All-New Mitsubishi Outlander Channel Its Inner Evo


Despite sharing its platform with the Nissan X-Trail, Mitsubishi is showing off that its all-new 2022 Outlander can still channel its inner Evo in this teaser. You can check out the full video below, but it shows the all-new Outlander undergoing final tuning and testing.

Can a Hassle-Free Ownership Program Convince You to Get a Changan?


With a name that translates to Lasting Safety, Changan has to stay true in delivering not just a vehicle that can last, but also offer aftersales service for the many rides ahead.

World's Biggest Diesel Engine Plant Shifts to Making Electric Motors


The world’s biggest diesel engine factory is undergoing a radical overhaul: it’s switching to make electric motors.

Designer of Ford Mustang, Explorer to Retire


One of the auto industry’s most influential design leaders will retire from Ford Motor Company in May, and be succeeded by an accomplished global industry veteran.

Lotus to End Elise, Exige, Evora Production This Year


Lotus Cars is marking the end of a chapter in its history with the announcement that they will be ending the production of its current line of sportscars: the Elise, Exige, and Evora all this year. Throughout the years, these three models have contributed to a combined 55,000 units sold.

January 25, 2021

Did an Equipment Oversight Cause a Huge Amount of Damage During a PMVIC Test?


Last week, there were reports that a Subaru suffered a ruined center differential as it underwent the LTO’s new motor vehicle inspection requirement as part of its registration. To recall, this new “automated” and “computerized” form of testing should, in theory, eliminate red tape within and around the LTO, and promote safer roads with actual road-worthy vehicles plying them.

Suzuki Auto PH Achieves Record Breaking Market Share in 2020


Suzuki Philippines Inc. (SPH) is celebrating history with its biggest year-end market share last 2020. The compact car specialist cornered 6.3 percent of the Philippine market thanks to the strong performance of its Ertiga, Carry, and S-Presso. With that, SPH is entering 2021 with an optimistic attitude.

Review: 2021 Mazda CX-8 AWD Exclusive


When Mazda Philippines launched the CX-8 mid-sized SUV, it served as an alternative to the typical pickup-based mid-sized SUV choices in the market. Priced at P 2.290-million, we extensively reviewed the CX-8 2WD Signature last year, proclaiming it to be the best balanced of Mazda’s CX line-up. But what if you wanted something more; something with all the bells-and-whistles? Well, for P 160,000 more, there’s this: the CX-8 AWD Exclusive.

January 24, 2021

Toyota Motor PH Adds 2,786 Units with Defective Fuel Pumps


In October last year, Toyota Motor Philippines finally confirmed that several of its local models were affected by faulty fuel pumps—the same sort of problem that affected Honda, Mitsubishi, and Mazda models as well. Well now, the country’s number one automaker is expanding the recall to more units.

Foton PH to Participate at First Physical Motor Show Amidst the Pandemic


In support of the government’s PUV Modernization Program, Foton Motor Philippines, Inc. (FMPI) is participating in what could be the first-ever physical motor show during the on-going pandemic: the Manila Commercial Vehicle Show (MCVS) and Philippine Public Transport Convention (PPTC).

Electric Vehicles Exempt from DTI's Safeguard Tariff


Aside from exempting luxury vehicles and vehicles made from certain countries, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has confirmed that Electric Vehicles or EVs are exempt from the upcoming safeguard tariff as well.

Laguna Technopark to Use Isuzu Traviz Ambulance, PUV


Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC), whose unwavering commitment to being “Your Responsible Partner” has been felt by countless Filipino motorists and their families even to the farthest points in the country, set its sights closer to home this time.