Renault will build two new sister models for alliance partner, Mitsubishi Motors starting in 2023, a reversal of the Japanese carmaker’s plan to withdraw from the European market.
March 11, 2021
Mitsubishi to Source Two New Models from Renault
Renault will build two new sister models for alliance partner, Mitsubishi Motors starting in 2023, a reversal of the Japanese carmaker’s plan to withdraw from the European market.
LEGO Creator Expert Porsche 911 Now Available Through Philippines's Online Certified LEGO Store
Just a couple weeks after launching the official LEGO Certified Store (LCS) website, Ban Kee Trading Inc. launched a loyalty program that rewards LEGO fans for shopping in LCS branches, and will soon be applicable to the online store. This comes just in time for car enthusiasts to earn points by purchasing the new LEGO Creator Expert Porsche 911.
Next Toyota, Subaru Co-Developed Car Could Be This SUV
The next Toyota underpinned by a jointly-developed platform with Subaru is upon the world. The new vehicle, underpinned by the new e-TNGA platform will be revealed as a design study first as the X Prologue coming this March 17.
March 10, 2021
PIAA Philippines Warns People of Fake OTO Horns Flooding the Market
PIAA Philippines is issuing a warning to consumers who might be misled into purchasing fake PIAA OTO Style Horns. This comes as the official distributor as been alerted of counterfeit horns entering the market.
Subaru Vehicles Safe from DTI Safeguard Tariff Until End of March
When you buy a Subaru, you’re not the only one that’s safe; your wallet is safe—safe from the DTI’s safeguard tariff, that is.
Toyota Motor PH Pretty Much Confirmed the GR Yaris for the Local Market (Update: It's Officially Coming)
UPDATE: Toyota Motor PH confirmed it (3/26).
At the launch of the new Vios GR-S, Toyota Motor Philippines may have let one big cat slip out of the bag: more GAZOO Racing models are coming.
Ford PH Says There's Space Between the Ranger Raptor and Ranger FX4 MAX
With the launch of the Ranger FX4 MAX, Ford Philippines is aiming to solidify its position as a leader in the local pickup truck segment, a segment which they now consider as their “bread-and-butter.”
Toyota PH Brings Out Its Sporty Side with 2021 Vios GR-S, Adjusts Specs, Prices of Rest of Vios Line-Up (w/ Specs)
After showing off what it could do on the racetrack with its very own one-make race, Toyota Motor Philippines is capitalizing on that with the launch of a sporty new variant of its best-selling Vios: the 2021 Vios GR-S.
Ford PH Launches Ranger FX4 MAX for Just P 1.698M (w/ Specs)
Ford Philippines is blurring the lines between the Ranger and Ranger Raptor with the market introduction of the first-ever Ranger FX4 MAX. This straight-from-the-showroom Ranger variant carries a strong aftermarket appeal giving it increased off-road capability; at a price that’s a steal.
Geely Opens in Bulacan
Sojitz G Auto Philippines (SGAP) has now brought Geely closer to the Bulakenyos with the opening of Geely Baliuag, Bulacan. Geely Baliuag is the ninth dealership outlet in the Geely’s increasing network.
Volvo Cars Refreshes XC60 for 2022; Shows Off Scalable Infotainment, Safety Systems
Volvo Cars is putting to production the 2022 XC60 this May, an updated version of their best-selling vehicle that now comes equipped with an Android-powered infotainment system with Google apps and services built in.
The First-Ever Hyundai Kona N Has These Huge Exhausts
After showing it off in camouflaged form, Hyundai is now offering the world its first glimpse of its first-ever high-performance SUV: the 2022 Hyundai Kona N.
Mercedes-Benz PH Expands CV Range with Arocs Trucks
The new Arocs has been officially added to the Mercedes-Benz truck line-up in the Philippines. Also distributed by the Auto Nation Group, the new Arocs is now ready to take on any challenging job on the road.
March 9, 2021
Mitsubishi PH Sales Grew 44 Percent in February
Despite fewer selling days in February, Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) recorded a solid 44 percent increase versus January 2021.
Honda Cars PH Adding More Than 8,300 Units to Airbag Recall
Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) is recalling an additional ,365 vehicles due to faulty Takata airbags. This recall covers the front driver’s airbag inflator in Accord, CR-V, and Legend models manufactured between 1995 to 1999, and is a follow-up to an initial list published in 2018. The breakdown is as follows:
Hisense Appliances to Buy Sanden Aircon
Hisense Home Appliances Group, a major Chinese home appliances maker, is on course to buy Japanese auto air conditioning supplier Sanden Holdings Corporation.
Get 40 Percent Off Toyota Genuine Oil from March 11 to 13, 2021
Toyota owners are in for an early summer treat this March 11 to March 13, 2021 as Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) announces its Car Maintenance Weekend in all Toyota dealers and service centers nationwide.
Geely Group Sells Over 200,000 Electrified Vehicles in 2020
Nearly one in ten vehicles sold by Geely Holding’s brands in 2020 were of pure electric or hybrids powertrain. Compared to just a few years ago when electrified vehicles were barely a couple of percent of sales, achieving nearly 10 percent of annual sales in electrified vehicles is a proud advancement.
Land Rover Defender is the 2021 Women's Car of the Year
The journalists of the Women’s World Car of the Year have chosen the Land Rover Defender as the World’s Best Car 2021.
March 8, 2021
Nissan PH Launching Refreshed Navara on March 21 and Here's What You Can Expect
Get ready for the next chapter in the pickup wars. The term coined during the market introduction of the then-all-new 2015 Navara set the tone for carmakers to come up with ever-better value pickup trucks. And now, just mere days after the Philippine market introduction of the all-new Isuzu D-MAX and Ford’s teasing of the Ranger FX4 Max, Nissan is doing the same with its revamped 2021 Navara.
Meet the Women Who Run Chevrolet Dealerships in the Philippines
General Motors (GM), the parent company of Chevrolet, has gained recognition for its commitment to gender equality and diverse representation. In 2019, Equileap named GM as the number 1 company in the US that promotes gender equality. GM is also included in Bloomberg’s 2021 Gender Equality Index, which tracks the performance and transparency of public companies in gender-data reporting.
Copy-and-Paste No More: Chery Has Successfully Developed Its Own Engines, Transmissions, and Platforms
China has been the world’s largest automobile market for 12 consecutive years, and several brands have emerged in China’s automotive industry, among which Chery considers itself as one of the best.
Kia is Highest Ranked Mass Market Brand in Dependability in 2021 Study
Kia has headlined the global motoring news yet again, as the recent JD Power Dependability Survey has placed the Korean carmaker as the Number 1 mass-market automotive brand. The survey results were based on the recently released US Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS) that showed Kia encountering just 97 problems per 100 vehicles (97 PP100), a significant reduction of 35 PP100 from the previous year’s survey. The survey also showed the Sportage and Sorento SUVs topping their respective segments.
March 7, 2021
Yuchengco Group is Now a Geely PH Dealer Partner
Yuchengco Group of Companies’ (YGC) House of Investments, Sojitz G Auto Philippines’ (SGAP) shareholder and now a dealer partner, broke ground for the construction of Geely Manila.
Honda to Hold Special Caravan at Select Petron Stations to Push Final Pre-DTI Safeguard Duty Stocks
From March 8 to 14, 2021, Honda will be holding a sales caravan in cooperation with Petron. During the entire week, the all-new Honda City and BR-V will be on display at participating Petron stations from 8 AM to 5 PM.
Foton PH Extends Engine Warranties, Cut Prices on Spare Parts
Has your Foton’s general warranty expired? No worries. Owners of the Gratour Series as well as Passener Vehicles—Toano, TransVan, Traveller, and Thunder—are now eligible for extended engine warranties.
Hyundai PH Says No DTI Safeguard Tax Until April 15.
Other carmakers may be increasing their prices, or at least slapping a cash bond in response to the DTI’s safeguard bond, but one carmaker has gone the other way and said #ZeroSafeguardTax prices. That carmaker is Hyundai.
March 5, 2021
Think the Porsche Taycan is Too Urban? Then the Taycan Cross Turismo is For You
If the Porsche Taycan is a bit too on-road for you (check our first impressions), here’s a solution: the Taycan Cross Turismo.
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