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May 20, 2021

Opel Celebrates The 50th Anniversary Of The Manta With This One-Off Restomod


Who remembers the Opel Manta? The rear-wheel drive sports coupe, favorite in the 1970s to 80s has come back to life in time for its 50th anniversary.

Study Finds Which Supercar Brands Depreciate The Most


Hagerty may be best known as a classic vehicle insurer, but they also do analysis to provide insight to future car collectors. The latest study done by their Automotive Intelligence Team shows that what supercar depreciation is like, and which supercar brands lose their value.

Geely PH Commits To Dealer Expansion Amid Pandemic


Last January 2020, Sojitz G Auto Philippines (SGAP) announced that it was eyeing to open 15 dealerships that year and 15 more in 2021. Then pandemic happened. Operating a young business became a struggle and SGAP’s dealership expansion plans were either pushed back or cancelled.

May 19, 2021

SsangYong Now Guarantees Their Resale Value Within 5 Years' Time


SsangYong Philippines makes buying a brand new SsangYong vehicle for new customers a worry-free experience as it launches a new preferred customer incentive program. SsangYong Lifestyle Elite is the latest value-laden package option for new SsangYong customers who intend to purchase any of the Korean SUV-specialist’s latest models and future products.

Refreshed 2021 Subaru XV Is Seriously Fun At P 1.908M (w/ Specs)


Despite its official launch slated in June, Motor Image Pilipinas has started to display its refreshed 2021 Subaru XV in at least four of its showrooms: Subaru Manila Bay, Subaru BGC, Subaru Greenhills, and Subaru C5 – Pasig. Its authorized dealers nationwide are now accepting orders as well.

Analysis Shows EVs Actually Cost More To Own Than Gas, Hybrid Cars


Despite assurances from carmakers that Electric Vehicles or EVs offer low running costs, an analysis done by We Predict says otherwise. They have found that the running cost of EVs is actually twice that of conventional gasoline or hybrid vehicles.

Porsche Is Selling A Lot of Taycan EVs Right Now


Porsche’s worldwide deliveries in the first three months of the year increased by 36 percent compared to the first quarter of 2020, or 71,986 sports cars, SUVs, and sedans sold this year against 53,125 vehicles delivered during the same period last year. Equally impressive is that the Taycan—Porsche’s first all-electric model which in 2020 saw its first full year in the market—nearly equaled the sales performance of Porsche’s iconic 911 sports car.

Business Owners Vote 2021 Isuzu D-MAX As Pick-Up Of The Year


If there’s one thing business owners and 4x4 enthusiasts agree on is that the all-new 2021 D-MAX is their pickup of choice.

Lamborghini To Go Fully Electrified By 2024


Lamborghini presented “Direzione Cor Tauri” (Towards Cor Tauri), its road map of future Lamborghini models that point to one thing: sustainability.

Stellantis, Foxconn To Work Together On Infotainment Systems


Stellantis (the automotive group known as Fiat Chrysler and PSA) and iPhone maker Foxconn is forming a new joint-venture to develop new infotainment systems that will be used not just by their brands’ cars, but will also be available for other carmakers as well.

Get The Nissan Almera, Sylphy, and Urvan With P100k Discounts This Month


Exciting deals and discounts await customers as Nissan extends its Big Buys, Big Savings promo until May 31, 2021.

Lexus Has Sold Over 2 Million Electrified Models


Lexus announced that they have eclipsed the milestone of 2 million global sales of electrified vehicles at the end of April 2021.

May 18, 2021

Vehicle Importers See 13 Percent Decline in April 2021 Sales as Suzuki PH Takes Lead in PC, LCV Segment


The Association of Vehicle Importers and Distributors or AVID saw its April 2021 sales numbers follow a similar trend to CAMPI’s April figures, dropping 13 percent compared to March 2021 figures. A total of 20,353 units were sold for the entire month.

Chevrolet Trax Gets P 325k Price Cut Plus Two Years Free Service


It’s the best time to drive home a Chevy as The Covenant Car Company, Inc. (TCCC), the exclusive importer and distributor of Chevrolet automobiles and parts in the country, offers cash savings of up to P 325,000 and all-in low down payment options for as low as P 55,000 on the Chevrolet Trax, Spark, Colorado, Trailblazer, Malibu, and Sail.

Toyota To Race Hydrogen-Powered Corolla At 24-Hour Endurance Race


Toyota is steadfast in its development of an internal combustion engine powered by hydrogen. And to prove the merits of the technology, they’ll be racing a specially-prepped Corolla Sport at a 24-hour endurance race starting on May 21. Piloted by no less than Toyota president Akio Toyoda, it will compete in Japan’s Super Taikyu Series.

Want To Stay Safe On The Road? Don't Wear Headphones


Headphones can be a great way to listen to music or podcasts, helping cyclists enjoy the best sound experiences without interruptions. Many people also find that headphones can help them to concentrate or relax by blocking background noise and distractions.

2022 Honda Civic Previewed For ASEAN Market


That did not take long. Just months after its launch in the U.S. market, the all-new 11th generation Honda Civic is ready to launch in ASEAN. And the first market to get it might be…Singapore.

2022 Honda Civic Will Keep Manual Gearbox Option


Honda is keeping faith in the manual transmission as they have confirmed that a three-pedal version of the all-new 11th generation Civic will be made available. This was confirmed by the carmaker, at least for the U.S. market.

BMW To Launch GR Supra-Based Coupe: The 2022 2 Series


BMW is readying its own two-door coupe based on the GR Supra’s underpinnings with the world’s first look at the 2022 2 Series.

May 17, 2021

Redefining Luxury From The Trails To The Streets With The 2021 Range Rover Vogue


In the early hey-days of the Range Rover, following its introduction in the 1970s, it was the vehicle of choice for the British rangers. The Range Rover was coveted for its size and functionality, specifically for its ability to maneuver through the rough uneven terrain of the forest trails in the United Kingdom. Off-road performance was key and comfort was secondary, much less was glamour. In recent years though, the Range Rover has evolved and reinvented itself beyond its trailing roots to being dubbed as the ultimate luxury in full-sized SUVs.

Bad Boys Will Be Transported By These Specially-Converted Ford Rangers in Australia


The Philippines may see Toyota Hilux and Vios as the go-to for police vehicles. But, in Australia’s Victoria state, that role goes to the Ford Ranger.

Hyundai Kicks Off Extensive Testing Of Its Hybrid WRC Rally Car


After pledging its commitment to the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) hybrid era, Hyundai Motorsport has put a prototype of its Rally1 car through its paces for the first time. The test took place on rough gravel in the south of France last week as the team prepares to tackle WRC’s newest technical challenge.

For P 81,000, This Company Will Add Rust To Your Brand-New Land Rover Defender


Normally, rust is the bane of every car owner, and carmakers go through great lengths to make sure their new cars stay corrosion-free for a long time. However, one customizer thinks it would greatly add character to the all-new Land Rover Defender.

Lexus PH Offers Free PMS For RX, NX, and UX SUVs This May


Lexus Philippines is offering an enhanced ownership package for would-be owners of its NX, RX, and UX this May.

Hyundai's Construction Trucks Lets You Build, Build, Build


With the economy starting to pick up, Hyundai Asia Resources, Incorporated (HARI), the official distributor of Hyundai trucks and buses in the Philippines, comes prepared with a wide range of construction-duty trucks that fit your expectations of a business mobility partner in this demanding industry.

May 16, 2021

Review: 2021 Lexus UX 200 F Sport


What’s in a label? On one hand, the overall shape and form of the Lexus UX says it is a hatchback, but the plastic cladding and (slightly) raised ride height says it is an SUV. Regardless of label though, Lexus perfectly understands that everyone wants crossovers these days, and they have decided to make their entry-level model exactly that. Whatever you use to describe the UX though—hatchback, SUV, or crossover—it is, without a doubt, a stunner. Note to others: this is how entry-level models should be done.

Buy A Mitsubishi Xpander or Mirage G4, Get A Vespa For Free


Car dealers are known to sometimes give outrageous deals just to win customers. Case in point is this new promo that nets you a free Vespa scooter with every purchase of a Mitsubishi Xpander or Mitsubishi Mirage G4.

May 14, 2021

Get A Ford Ranger At Just P 9,999 Monthly This May


Ford Philippines is offering low monthly fees and all-in low downpayment offers for the Ford EcoSport, Ford Ranger, and Ford Everest this month.