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March 14, 2021

MG Philippines Giving Discounts Up to P 180k Until End of March

MG Philippines continues to offer extraordinary deals for both cash discounts or low down payments on your favorite MG cars and SUVs with the “Onward and Forward With MG” sales promo. Through this campaign, MG Philippines enjoins the Filipino motoring public as it moves on from the challenges of the past year, now stronger and eager to progress into 2021 with a renewed spirit.

As the summer season officially starts, Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) serves its customers hot promo deals for the Mirage, Mirage G4, Xpander, Montero, and Strada.

Mazda3, MX-5 Hit by DTI Safeguard Tariff

Mazda Philippines is the latest car manufacturer to announce the effect of the DTI’s Safeguard Duty, but unlike other brands, it will so far affect just two models: the Mazda3 and MX-5.

Volkswagen is confident of turning a new chapter here in the Philippines starting this year. In its seventh (going eighth) year in the market, VW Philippines is going global in its image, products, and services.

Last February 26, 2021, Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) achieved a 1,000 safe-days milestone. The feat is a reflection of the commitment of MMPC in maintaining a safe working environment for its employees as it completed a total of 5.6 million working hours with no major or lost time accidents.

Maruti Suzuki India Limited, the official name of Suzuki’s Indian operations has hit a new milestone: the export of two million vehicles. The milestone was marked by the export of three models—the S-Presso, Swift, and Vitara Brezza which left the Mundra Port in Gujarat Province for South Africa (check out our Indian experience with Suzuki here).

United Asia Automotive Group, Inc. (UAAGI), the official distributor of Chery vehicles in the Philippines, officially added Chery Camarines Sur to its rapidly expanding network of dealerships in the Philippines.

Summer is here. As the sun beats down, imagine sliding into the cool confines of your brand-new Lexus. Whether heading to the beach, or doing errands, these Lexus models can do the job, and thanks to their special offers it’s now easier on the wallet.

Hino PH Engages HMR Auctions for Inventory Clearance

Hino Motors Philippines Corporation (Hino) is collaborating with HMR Auction Services Inc. (HMR Auctions) to conduct the Inventory Clearance Truck Auction on Tuesday, March 23, 2021.

After being shown off exclusively with turbo power in Thailand, it’s increasingly likely that the much-anticipated City hatchback might arrive in the Philippines sporting the very same engine as the sedan version. This comes after Honda Indonesia previews the City hatchback.

The Toyota Hiace Super Grandia better watch out: the all-new 2022 Hyundai Staria is coming out to get you.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.”

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 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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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 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 Home Appliances Group, a major Chinese home appliances maker, is on course to buy Japanese auto air conditioning supplier Sanden Holdings Corporation.

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.

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March 14, 2021

MG Philippines Giving Discounts Up to P 180k Until End of March

Mitsubishi Motors PH Offers Hot Deals This Summer

March 12, 2021

Mazda3, MX-5 Hit by DTI Safeguard Tariff

Volkswagen PH Ready to Turn a New Chapter by Going Global

MMPC Achieves 1,000-Safe Day Milestone

Suzuki Marks Indian Export Milestone

Chery Expands to Bicol Region with Opening of CamSur Dealership

Lexus PH Greets Summer with These Sizzling Offers

March 11, 2021

Hino PH Engages HMR Auctions for Inventory Clearance

Should Honda PH Bring In the MT-Equipped City Hatchback?

Here's Your First Look at the All-New 2022 Hyundai Starex (aka Staria)

Mitsubishi to Source Two New Models from Renault

LEGO Creator Expert Porsche 911 Now Available Through Philippines's Online Certified LEGO Store

Next Toyota, Subaru Co-Developed Car Could Be This SUV

March 10, 2021

PIAA Philippines Warns People of Fake OTO Horns Flooding the Market

Subaru Vehicles Safe from DTI Safeguard Tariff Until End of March

Toyota Motor PH Pretty Much Confirmed the GR Yaris for the Local Market (Update: It's Officially Coming)

Ford PH Says There's Space Between the Ranger Raptor and Ranger FX4 MAX

Toyota PH Brings Out Its Sporty Side with 2021 Vios GR-S, Adjusts Specs, Prices of Rest of Vios Line-Up (w/ Specs)

Ford PH Launches Ranger FX4 MAX for Just P 1.698M (w/ Specs)

Geely Opens in Bulacan

Volvo Cars Refreshes XC60 for 2022; Shows Off Scalable Infotainment, Safety Systems

The First-Ever Hyundai Kona N Has These Huge Exhausts

Mercedes-Benz PH Expands CV Range with Arocs Trucks

March 9, 2021

Mitsubishi PH Sales Grew 44 Percent in February

Honda Cars PH Adding More Than 8,300 Units to Airbag Recall

Hisense Appliances to Buy Sanden Aircon

Get 40 Percent Off Toyota Genuine Oil from March 11 to 13, 2021