Volvo will be following Tesla lead, and will become a premium all-electric carmaker by 2030. By that time, the Swedish carmaker will phase out its global portfolio of products equipped with an internal combustion engine, including hybrids.

The advent of smart passive entry systems and push-button starters have given rise to vehicle theft by hacking. Ford though may have found a solution against this.

After the Telluride’s surprise win at last year’s awards, Kia could make it two-for-two as two all-new models were announced as finalists for the 2021 World Car of the Year.

In a move that will certainly please Mia Thermopolis (plus points if you got that The Princess Diaries reference) or Leonardo di Caprio (see lead image), Motor Image Pilipinas is giving that GT Lite kit for free with every purchase of a Forester 2.0i-L EyeSight.

After setting off a chain reaction wherein several other carmakers have begun to increase their prices due to the DTI safeguard tariff, including its rivals Chery and GAC Motor, Sojitz G Auto Philippines, the official distributor of Geely vehicles in the country backs off its price increase at least for this month. 

Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) joins other Japanese carmakers like Toyota and Isuzu in requiring an additional cash deposit when purchasing selected vehicles due to the implementation of the DTI’s safeguard tariff.

Ford is the latest car manufacturer to bump up its prices thanks to the implementation of the DTI safeguard tariff. Effective this March 1, 2021, selected models have seen modest price increases.

One of the country’s leading technology-based delivery service company, J&T Express continues its re-fleeting partnering with Asia’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, Foton.

Selected by a jury of 59 automotive journalists from across Europe, the fourth generation Yaris receives the award 21 years after the first generation was named European Car of the Year in 2000, a first for Toyota. The Yaris has also consistently been recognized by the Car of the Year jury with every generation of the model making the award’s shortlist.

San Miguel Corporation is building its first urban farm within its sprawling head office complex in Ortigas to help build self-sufficiency among its support staff and help put agriculture back into the spotlight.

Honda, along with KTM, Piaggio, and Yamaha have signed a letter of intent to pave the way for swappable batteries for motorcycles and other light electric vehicles.

The car ownership experience is like a love affair—you choose a vehicle that matches your needs and personality. And when tender loving care becomes mutual, the vehicle chooses to give you years of service and reliability.

Who would have thought? From merely being a market disruptor against the Chinese and Korean car brands, the Wigo has become one of the most important models for Toyota Motor Philippines. Last year alone, it moved close to 12,000 units—more than the Innova, Fortuner, or Rush. It is, for the most part, designed to attract first-time new car buyers—those either moving from old, used cars or those who’d otherwise be taking public transportation. As such, don’t expect it to be the fastest, cushiest, or most refined offering out there. This is unabashedly basic level motoring, but surprisingly enough, it’s a remarkably fine one.

UPDATE: Read about the Ranger FX4 MAX launch here (3/10).

After having to scrap its Private Motor Vehicle Inspection Service, the LTO is coming up with yet another behind-the-scenes change, this time concerning your vehicle’s Certificate of Registration.

I opened the year with a full review of the City 1.5 CVT—the entry-level variant of Honda’s sub-compact sedan. Because quarantine restrictions were (and still are) in place, I stuck to mostly the urban confines with almost no chance to see what it’s truly capable of.

How’s this for some good news? Despite the imposition of DTI’s Safeguard Tariff measure, Maxus Philippines has decided to discount its Maxus T60 pickup truck this March by P 50,000.

Update: Chery Auto PH has deferred any collection of DTI safeguard duty to April (3/12).

Honda Philippines, Inc., will be releasing its much-awaited scooter, the all-new PCX 160 this May 2021.

Nissan has just announced a breakthrough in engine efficiency with its in-development, next-generation e-Power system reaching a 50 percent thermal efficiency—the highest in the world.

High-performance supercar enthusiasts and those seeking a top Porsche restoration specialist look no further than RUF Automobile when they want to take life to the limit! With Motul’s reputation for optimal lubricant performance and reliability in high powered engines and vehicles, the synergy between the two companies became obvious and has led to a new strategic partnership.

Chevron Holdings Inc. (CHI) recently hauled two employer of choice awards from prestigious international award-giving bodies in recognition of its exemplary employment practices and workplace culture that prevail even amid unprecedented times.

Legado Motors, the official distributor of GAC Motor in the Philippines launches their own mid-sized MPV contender: the 2021 GAC GN6.

After a tough 2020, the country’s number one automaker, Toyota Motor Philippines is reporting an uptick in both sales and production figures in the first month of 2021, a positive sign that the automotive industry is on its way to recovery.

Ford Philippines’s fast-selling small SUV, the Territory managed to score only a 3-star safety rating at its China New Car Assessment Program or C-NCAP crash test.

Ford is gearing up for the all-new 2022 Ranger’s debut by expanding its high-tech design studio to accommodate more than 200 designers, and new equipment.

If you want the safest pickup truck in the market, get the 2021 Ram 1500 Crew Cab. It’s the only one to receive a 2021 Top Safety Pick from the U.S.-based Insurance Institute for Highway Safety or IIHS, beating competition such as the Ford F-150 and Chevrolet Silverado.

Peugeot has undergone a re-branding—it’s first major move as part of the newly-formed Stellantis partnership.