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June 4, 2021

Owners Have Spoken: The Hyundai Tucson Is Best For Road Trips


Have a road trip? Best do it in a Hyundai Tucson. This is according to a new poll done by U.K.-based Auto Trader which rated the Korean compact SUV as the best car for long distance driving.

Honda Races To June With Cash Discounts, Special Offers


Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) announces its promotion under this month’s new campaign, “Race to Great Deals”. The promo features the latest deals, cash discounts, and special offers until June 30, 2021.

Ford Made More All-Electric Mustangs Than Gas-Powered Ones So Far This Year


Ford has passed a significant milestone: it has so far produced more battery-powered Mustangs so far this year than gasoline-fueled versions of its iconic pony car.

Hyundai Overtakes Foton To Take 3rd In Truck Sales


Hyundai Asia Resources Inc., or HARI announced that it has now climbed to a podium spot in the commercial vehicle (CV) segment. Based on April year-to-date (YTD) data, Hyundai is now the third best-selling CV brand behind Isuzu and Hino.

Lamborghini Presents Their Newest Moleskine Notebook


Automobili Lamborghini and Moleskine presents their newest Special Edition 2021 notebook featuring a cover illustration and interior design by Emiliano Ponzi.

The Ford Maverick Is A Pick-Up Truck That Can Fit In Your Garage


Ford is expanding its pickup family with a new compact truck called the Maverick, and we won’t have to wait long for its global unveil which is set on June 8 in the U.S.

June 3, 2021

Will You Drive This Sh*t-Powered Hyundai Kona?


That big sticker on the side says it all: this Hyundai Kona Electric is running on electricity generated from human waste.

BMW's First High-Performance EV Packs 544 Horsepower, 0-100 km/h In 3.9 Seconds


When BMW unveiled their all-electric i4, they promised that along with a regular variant, it will also spawn a BMW M Performance version. Well, here it is finally: the 2022 BMW i4 M50.

This Honda Generator Is What You Need During Rotating Blackouts


Given the current power crisis hitting Luzon, Honda may have a quiet, emissions-less solution in the form of their eGX generator.

All-New 2022 Lexus NX Set To Debut On June 12


Mark your calendars: the all-new 2022 Lexus NX will be making its world debut on June 12, 2021.

Every 2022 Toyota GR 86 Comes With A Free Track Day (At Least In The U.S.)


Toyota, at least in the USA, is taking the right approach when it comes to selling their performance Gazoo Racing or GR line-up. With the official U.S. introduction of the all-new 2022 GR 86, they’re including high-performance driving lessons to help new owners get acclimatized to their new ride.

Toyota Actually Listened To Us And Fixed The Corolla Cross's Design


When the Toyota Corolla Cross made its debut in the Philippines, we were the only one brave enough to call the design, “sloppy.” Naturally, we knew Toyota Motor Philippines got hurt, and so a year on, they wouldn’t lend us the keys to their crossover. But we don’t mind, because secretly behind all that hurt, they listened. And what you see here is how the Corolla Cross looks like for the North American market.

June 2, 2021

Voting For 2021-2022 Auto Focus People's Choice Awards Is Now Open


Organized by Sunshine Television (STV) and led by its Chairman and CEO Ray Butch Gamboa, the AFPCA awards the most popular automobile brands and models via a public poll. This year marks the 17th running of this unique award.

Hyundai PH Marks Car Wellness Month With These Service Promos


Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. or HARI, the exclusive distributor of Hyundai passenger cars and commercial vehicles in the Philippines is marking Hyundai Car Wellness Month with special promos on several aftersales service packages.

Aurus Senat, The So-Called Russian Rolls-Royce, Starts Production


Russia’s Rolls-Royce has begun production. Promoted by no less than Russian President Vladimir Putin, the Aurus Senat has started rolling off a factory in Yelabuga.

The All-New 2022 Geely Emgrand Could Worry Honda Civic SiR Owners


The Geely Coolray has made waves in the Philippines. Pundits (including us, because we named it as one of our Top Picks last year) aside, it became viral when it beat a Honda Civic SiR in a drag race. But what if that very same platform now finds itself underpinning a sedan? That is happening real soon.

Here's One Thing Nissan Didn't Want You To Know About The LEAF


Range anxiety is often the first issue that comes to mind when talking about Electric Vehicles or EVs. It’s for that reason why car manufacturers often tout two things: quick charging capability and long range. Unfortunately, there’s one elephant in the room that almost no car manufacturer wants to talk about; one that can potentially become problematic for EV owners in the long run: heat.

Toyota Believes Hydrogen Is the Fuel Of The Future


If finishing a 24-hour endurance race wasn’t enough, Toyota continues to prove the merits of hydrogen as the fuel of the future by taking a bone-stock Mirai and driving it 1,003 kilometers. In the process, it broke a world record.

Isuzu, Shell Extend Partnership to 2023


Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) officially entered into a two-year partnership agreement with Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corporation (PSPC). The partnership signifies a renewed commitment to help Filipinos safely adapt to the new normal on- and off-road.

June 1, 2021

GAC Motor PH Aims To Defend Endurance Racing Crown At The 2021 Kalayaan Cup


GAC Motor Philippines makes its return to the local endurance racing scene when it takes part in the Kalayaan Cup 12-hour Endurance Race in Clark International Speedway on June 12 and 13, 2021.

Nissan, Mitsubishi JV Marks 10th Year


Today marks the tenth year since Nissan and Mitsubishi decided to enter into a joint-venture officially called NMKV Co., Ltd.

Suspense And Success Dominate 2nd Round Of The Toyota GR GT Cup


The entirety of Round 2 of the Toyota Gazoo Racing GT Cup proves to bring the power of a thrill as the battle for the fastest e-racer in the Philippines tightens.

7 Things To Know When Buying A Ref Van


When ordering a refrigerated van, not knowing your operating parameters may lead you to a mistake in the specifications. This might be an expensive and time-consuming ordeal. It is therefore very important to know at least these seven things when you need to order your next batch of ref vans.

It's IG Official: The Philippines Has More Supercars Than Hong Kong Or Thailand


Even the most casual car buff would recognize that the Philippines, despite its stature as a developing country, is full of supercars. A quick drive in Bonifacio Global City or a quick jaunt through the expressways on Sunday morning reveals the number of Ferraris, Porsches, and Lamborghinis that would otherwise be locked away as garage queens through the rest of the week.

First-Time Car Owner Bags Hyundai Kona From A Shell Promo


Julius Drey Latag, 22, is bound for better journeys. This computer technology student is also bound to turn heads at school as a first-time owner of a Hyundai Kona which he won from the Shell 105 Raffle Promo last December.

Geely PH Partakes In Another Round Of Food Distribution


Sojitz G Auto Philippines (SGAP) has participated in another round of food distribution in Metro Manila this month. SGAP donated approximately 100 kilos of fish to charity groups Walang Iwanan Alliance, Kawa Pilipinas, and Heaven’s Touch Cuisine, which they turned into meals that fed hundreds of people needing food at the Philippine General Hospital as well as the victims of fire in Tondo, Manila. The loads of fish were given to SGAP by Wheng Clemente, a fisherfolk from Paombong, Bulacan.

ShopeePay Now Accepted At Select SeaOil Branches


With the growth of digital payments, ShopeePay, Shopee’s integrated mobile wallet, partners with SeaOil, a Filipino-owned fuel company, to provide users with a contactless payment option. For the initial launch, customers can use ShopeePay to pay for gas and other products and services in over 45 SEAOIL branches located in major cities like Pasig, Mandaluyong, Taguig, Quezon City, Marikina, Las Pinas, Caloocan, and Antipolo.

NCR-Plus Shifts To "GCQ With Restrictions"


Hello folks from the NCR-Plus bubble. The government has managed to coin yet another community quarantine classification, and it’s the one that you’ll have to live with from June 1 to 15, 2021: GCQ with Restrictions.