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May 30, 2021

Review: 2021 BMW 218i Gran Coupe Sport

The 2 Series is the odd child of the BMW family. Spawning four body styles, it rides on two separate platforms with one being rear-wheel drive, and the other being front-wheel drive. Even more confusing, the 2 Series Gran Coupe you see here is unrelated to the 2 Series Coupe despite BMW being known for coming up with all sorts of derivatives. It’s also clear from the photos that it’s not a coupe; it’s a sedan. The 2 GC’s rather complicated lineage sets the stage on what to expect with the rest of the car.

Considered as one of the youngest distributors of the Chery brand in the world, the United Asia Automotive Group, Inc. (UAAGI) and Chery Auto Philippines team bagged the 2021 Brand Breakthrough Award from Chery International.

Fans are empowered nowadays. In the age of social media, they’re your buyer, your FGD, and your most vocal critic all rolled into one. It’s made things like the Synder Cut, and in the case of Ford, the 2021 Ranger FX4 MAX possible. Truth be told, there’s no definitive reason why Warner Brothers would need a four-hour cut of an already mediocre superhero movie, or for Ford to add a fourteenth variant to their already crammed Ranger line-up. Maybe except, and to bring up an anime term, to serve as “fanservice.”

Yes, The Refreshed 2021 Subaru XV Now Comes With A P80,000 Discount

Good news awaits those who’re looking to buy the refreshed 2021 Subaru XV this June. As a refresher, Motor Image Pilipinas, the exclusive distributor of Subaru vehicles in the Philippines started to display the updated compact crossover at its dealerships this month.

The distinctively contemporary lines of the Lamborghini Countach, a legendary model celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, shaped the design of all subsequent Lamborghinis even up to today’s models, including the Aventador, Huracán, Sián, as well as the Urus.

Lockheed Martin and General Motors Co. are teaming up to develop the next generation of lunar vehicles to transport astronauts on the surface of the Moon, fundamentally evolving and expanding humanity’s deep-space exploration footprint.

Hyundai Motor Group (HMG) will slash the number of combustion engine models in its lineup to free up resources to invest in electric vehicles, according to a report by Reuters.

In October 1970, Mazda unveiled the radically angular and streamlined RX500 concept car at the 17th Tokyo Motor Show. The start of the new decade also marked the company’s 50th Anniversary and the RX500 was a bold statement of Mazda’s engineering and design ambition. It quickly became a crowd favorite, captivating the public with its futuristic design and technology.

When Honda first unveiled the all-new 2022 HR-V, it didn’t really garner may fans with its exterior design. Apparently, the carmaker has an explanation for this: they’ve focused their attention to their car’s interiors.

Ford’s F-150 Lightning and Mustang Mach-E aren’t one-offs in the carmaker’s electrification plans. They’re revealed that they’re accelerating the development of EV-related technologies with a goal of having 40 percent of its global sales fully electric by 2030.

Hyundai PH Buyers, Owners Have Embraced Digital Shift

The daily drive has radically changed for us all—most likely for good. While the virus is still in the air, plans on buying a new car may remain in the back burner, but how about the one that’s been stuck in your garage for months on end? It deserves to be in tiptop shape should emergencies arise.

Do you ever check your car’s oil? If not, you’re not alone. Research from U.K.-based Kwik Fit has revealed that one in five (19 percent) of car owners never check the oil in their vehicle. 8 percent of owners, some 3 million, actually admit to not knowing how to check their oil level, while 11 percent say hey know how to do it, but never do so.

For Rolls-Royce owners who want a greater deal of customization; greater than say this one-off partnership with Hermès, they’re in luck because the automaker has just brought back their Coachbuild department.

Volkswagen Philippines’s uber-hyped T-Cross sub-compact SUV carries one interesting design detail that, surprisingly, escaped most people—including some so-called car enthusiasts. If you need a clue, take a gander at the photo above. Do you see it? Yes?

There is no denying the rise of electric vehicles; last year global sales increased by 43 percent and in markets such as Norway and the Netherlands, EV sales surpassed those of traditional ICE engine vehicles. As adoption rates increase, the conversation moves to the improvement of day-to-day electric vehicle ownership, specifically battery replenishment infrastructure and services.

Honda Philippines, Inc. (HPI) continues to update its motorbike range with the new 2021 RS125. Boasting of a refreshed design, the RS125 is built for those who’re looking for a bit more thrill to their daily commutes.

Nissan thinks they’ve maxed out the sharing of platforms, powertrains, and components in their alliance with Renault and Mitsubishi. And for them, the only way they can do more is through electrification.

Last year, many were surprised when Daimler announced that its Smart branded cars will be engineered by Geely. A year later, the first product of that new joint-venture, officially called Smart Automobile Co., Ltd., has been teased.

The race-inspired updates for the Ranger Raptor first launched in the Australian and New Zealand markets has now gone global.

Confirmed: The Suzuki Vitara AllGrip Will Start At P 1.458M And Will Be Sourced From Europe

A day ago, we reported that the all-wheel drive variant of the Suzuki Vitara, the Vitara AllGrip Select would be priced starting at P 1.458 million. That number has now been confirmed by Suzuki Philippines a couple of days before its official public unveil set for Friday, June 28.

Volkswagen Philippines marks the local market introduction of its new global sub-compact SUV, the T-Cross with a special “#TCrossTrendspotting activity.”

After a rash of fake PIAA OTO Style Horns flooded the market, PIAA Philippines has now taken steps to ensure that what its customers receive is the genuine article.

The Japan New Car Assessment Program or JNCAP lauded the all-new Subaru Levorg for its safety, bestowing as the best-rated car tested throughout 2020.

This year’s summer appears to be different than years before thanks to heightened travel restrictions, but the dangers of driving your car under the immense heat remains to be the same; and can cause long-lasting damage to your vehicle if not cared for properly.

Toyota owners are in for a treat this Thursday, May 27 to Friday, 29, 2021 as Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) announces its Car Maintenance Weekend in all Toyota dealers and service centers nationwide.

Suzuki Auto PH To Launch All-Wheel Drive Vitara For P 1.458M

Suzuki Philippines is throwing its hat into the all-wheel drive crossover ring with the launch of the 2021 Vitara AllGrip (Update: Suzuki Philippines has confirmed all the details here).

San Miguel Corporation (SMC), through SMC Infrastructure, opened the southbound Quirino exit of the Skyway Stage 3 elevated expressway to Class 1 vehicles, allowing motorists coming from Balintawak and Quezon Avenue to directly reach Manila within less than 20 minutes from 1.5 hours without traffic.

Suzuki Philippines, Inc. has been on an upward trajectory since last year. The Japanese automaker is one of the few bright spots in the local auto industry, enough for them to catapult ahead of both Nissan and Hyundai so far this year.

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May 30, 2021

Review: 2021 BMW 218i Gran Coupe Sport

Chery Auto PH Chosen As Breakthrough Distributor

Review: 2021 Ford Ranger FX4 MAX

May 28, 2021

Yes, The Refreshed 2021 Subaru XV Now Comes With A P80,000 Discount

50 Years On, the Countach Continues To Influence Lamborghini Design

GM To Co-Design Upcoming Lunar Rover

Hyundai, Kia To Cut Gas, Diesel Engine Line-Up By Half

This One-Of-A-Kind Mazda Became A Toy Car Sales Success

Honda Is Proud Of This 2022 HR-V Design Feature

Ford Wants To Shed "Gas Guzzler" Image By Going Electric By 2030

May 26, 2021

Hyundai PH Buyers, Owners Have Embraced Digital Shift

Are You Guilty Of Not Checking Your Car's Engine Oil? You're Not Alone

Rolls-Royce Brings Back The Art Of Coachbuilding

Why Isn't Anyone Else Talking About This Design Feature On The 2021 Volkswagen T-Cross?

Future "Gas" Stations Could Look Like This

The New Honda RS125 Can Do 67.5 km/L; Costs Less Than P 74k

Nissan, Mitsubishi, Renault Alliance "Maxed Out" Says Exec

Geely, Smart Teases Its First Collaboration Model

The Ford Ranger Raptor Dons Racing Stripes For 2021

May 25, 2021

Confirmed: The Suzuki Vitara AllGrip Will Start At P 1.458M And Will Be Sourced From Europe

Spot The Volkswagen T-Cross, Get A Chance To Win Gadgets

PIAA Philippines Adds Security Feature To Ensure Authenticity of OTO Style Horns

All-New 2021 Subaru Levorg Is The Safest New Car In Japan

Prestone PH Now Offers 3 Variants of Ready-To-Use Coolant

It's Car Maintenance Weekend At Toyota Motor PH, So You'll Get Big Discounts

May 24, 2021

Suzuki Auto PH To Launch All-Wheel Drive Vitara For P 1.458M

Skyway Stage 3 Quirino SB Exit Now Open

Suzuki PH's Growth Is Because of These Three Models