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May 14, 2021

Yes, The Nissan LEAF Still Has A 12-Volt Battery, And You Need To Care For It


If you’ve decided to buy a Nissan Leaf, or any other EV for that matter, let’s make one thing clear: you still have a 12-volt lead-acid battery to take care of.

Foton Philippines Turns Over 500th Unit to J&T Express


Foton Motor Philippines, Inc. (FMPI) has turned over its 500th unit to one of the leading express delivery companies in Southeast Asia, J&T Express. Under the leadership of Philippine Global Jet Express, Inc., J&T Express is bringing about a remarkable boost in mobility for everyone’s benefit. The strengthened fleet is expected to bring faster services to our fellowmen.

Changan Just Produced Its 20 Millionth Vehicle


On May 10, 2021, Changan produced its 20 millionth vehicle. This makes it the first Chinese brand to reach the milestone.

Ads May Soon Come To Your Ford's Infotainment System


Oh hell, no. Apparently, Ford is looking for ways to project ads onto your car’s infotainment system by using the vehicle’s on-board cameras. This is based on a patent it has filed.

NCR-Plus Shifts To "GCQ With Heightened Restrictions"


Get ready for more confusion as Metro Manila, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, and Rizal—the members of the so-called NCR-Plus is shifting to General Community Quarantine or GCQ, but with “heightened restrictions.”

May 13, 2021

Wheel Gallery Holding Buy 1, Take 3 On Nitto Tires From May 14 to 31, 2021


Wheel Gallery is holding a mega sale of select Nitto tires starting on Friday, May 14 to Monday, May 31, 2021 (or until supplies last). The sale offers buyers Buy 1, Take 3 on selected tire sizes.

Mitsubishi Motors PH Extends Hot Summer Deals


As the summer season continues to sizzle, Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) extends its promo deals for the Mirage, Mirage G4, Xpander, Montero, and Strada. Plus a low down payment offer for the Mitsubishi L300.

Prestone Warns Motorists of Possible Car Trouble This Summer


Prestone, the leading manufacturer of coolants and brake fluids in the Philippines is cautioning motorists that the scorching temperatures experienced by the country can lead to unwanted breakdowns.

After Collaborating With Rolls-Royce, Hermès Worked With Bugatti To Produce This One-Of-A-Kind Chiron


After collaborating on a Rolls-Royce with a one-of-a-kind Phantom, French leather artisan now turned their attention to Bugatti, where they helped one customer create his vision of what epitomizes a luxury car. Meet the Chiron habillé par Hermès, a hyper sportscar inspired by artisan craftsmanship.

Toyota Dealerships Remain "At Your Service" Amid The Pandemic


Kaizen, a Japanese term that means continuous improvement, is a Toyota philosophy that is innate to its entire network. This philosophy in mind is what keeps Toyota ready to quickly adapt to the changes brought about by the different quarantine protocols and shifting customer needs and buying behavior amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

No Price Increase For Chery Auto PH


Chery Auto Philippines is holding its planned price increase for the third time.

Suzuki Is The Undisputed Kei Car Champ With More Than 25 Million Sold


Suzuki Motor Corporation has reached a milestone: selling 25 million mini vehicles or kei cars in Japan as of April 30 2021.

May 12, 2021

PH Government Offering Tax Incentives For Hyundai To Locally Manufacture Ioniq Hybrid


The Philippine government is eyeing Hyundai to assemble the Ioniq Hybrid in the Philippines. This was after the DTI’s Board of Investments met with the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in the Philippines, the Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines in South Korea, and the DTI’s Foreign Trade Service Corps.

Centro Manufacturing On A Mission To Improve Cold Chain Logistics In The Philippines


Recognizing that the Philippines is an archipelago with more than 7,000 islands, an effective cold chain logistics system is vital for the upgrading of the country’s food, dairy, fruits and vegetables, pharmaceutical, and other perishable products industries. There is still a need to provide efficient refrigerated transport from the farms or factories to the regional distributors and ultimately, that last-mile delivery to the outlets and the customers. This was disclosed by Vic Belisario, Senior Sales Manager of leading truck body builder Centro Manufacturing Corporation.

Subaru Is Now Taking A Quality First Stance On Their Products


With the preview of its first all-electric vehicle, the Solterra, Subaru will be taking a drastically different step to its management style moving forward.

Buy A Peugeot 3008 or 5008, Get A Swanky French Dinner For Free


Peugeot Philippines and French specialty restaurant Metronome recently came together to offer an experience worthy of their clients. Until June 2021, every purchase of a Peugeot 3008 SUV or a Peugeot 5008 SUV will come with gift vouchers that can be used for up to two visits to Metronome.

Auto Sales Continue To Contract In April 2021 As Ford, Suzuki Overtake Nissan in Sales


The Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines, Inc., or CAMPI reports that new vehicle sales of its members slumped once more in April, dropping 13.8 percent for a total of 17,843 units.

After 11 Years, Mitsubishi Announces Return of Ralliart


Mitsubishi’s “Small But Beautiful” mid-term business has entered into a new phase by rekindling what the carmaker calls, “Mitsubishi-ness.”

Subaru Names Its EV The Solterra, And That's A Very Unfortunate Name


Subaru has finally named their version of the global compact SUV they’re jointly developing with Toyota: Solterra. And it’s arriving to showrooms by 2022.

Mitsubishi Confirms All-New Xpander Is Coming This Year And It Will Offer A Hybrid Variant


Mitsubishi Motors Corporation has revealed more details on its plans for FY2021 (April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022) and beyond, including the confirmation that an all-new Xpander is arriving within their current fiscal year.

May 11, 2021

GrabPay Can Now Be Used To Reload Your Autosweep and EasyTrip RFIDs


Good news: you can now use GrabPay to top up both your Autosweep RFID and EasyTrip RFID. This helps make reloading contactless toll payments easier for those who need to traverse the major expressways in Luzon.

SMC To Make Sure All Infrastructure Projects Green, Sustainable


In what seems to be a response to critics surrounding its infrastructure projects, conglomerate San Miguel Corporation (SMC) has tapped green architect Palafox to help integrate sustainability into its new and existing infrastructure projects, including its proposed new airport.

MINI Celebrates 20 Years Since Modernized Version Rolled Off The Production Line


At the beginning of 2001, the production of MINI body parts started in Swindon. And a little later, on April 26, 2021, the first new MINI rolled off the production line in Oxford. Since then, MINI has built more than five million cars in Great Britain.

The 2021 Audi RS5 Coupe Is Now Available In The Philippines


In its 2021 form, the new Audi RS 5 Coupe—now available in Audi Philippines’ showrooms—has turned even sharper and more spectacular, thanks to a host of updated design details and intuitive technologies that match its stunning pulling power and immense traction. This highly dynamic all-rounder arrives locally with the 2021 RS Q3 Sportback, with the RS 4 Avant and RS 5 Sportback following immediately after to bolster Audi Sport’s lineup in the country. Other Audi Sport models offered in the Philippines are the five-cylinder-powered RS 3 Sedan, the RS 6 Avant that fuses supercar performance with station wagon practicality, and the Nurburgring fastest lap record-holder RS Q8 SUV.

This Is Your First Look At The All-New 2023 Porsche Macan


With the Macan shifting to an all-electric architecture, Porsche engineers have already started testing it in the “real-world.” By the time it’ll make its world premiere in 2023, the all-electric Macan will have covered 2.89 million kilometers.

Kia PH Offering Big Discounts on Picanto, Soluto, and Rio This May


The discounts keep on pouring with Kia Philippines’s K-Mazing Deals that run until the end of May 2021 only. The limited time promo sees attractive cash discounts, and zero interest rates for up to 60 months on selected models.

Academy Award-Winning Composer Hans Zimmer To Produce The Sound For BMW's Electric Cars


Hans Zimmer—the Academy-Award Winning composer for movies such as Gladiator, The Dark Knight Trilogy, and The Lion King will have a new item on his resume: composer of BMW electric’s IconicSounds.

You Can Own A Toyota GR Supra For As Low As P 41,584 Monthly


Even the legendary GR Supra isn’t immune from discounts and promos anymore as Toyota Motor Philippines announces various ways to make attaining this flagship sportscar easier.