June 22, 2021
Ford Philippines Bringing In Ranger Raptor X For P 2.038M
Ford Philippines has confirmed that it is bringing in its Baja Race-inspired Ranger Raptor X this July for the price of P 2.038 million.
Filed Under:
Ford Ranger Raptor,
News,
Pick-Up
Can The First-Ever Hyundai Elantra N Challenge The Civic Type R?
Hyundai revealed the first glimpse of Elantra N (sold as Avante N in South Korea), the latest addition to its high-performance N range. This is Hyundai Motors’ sixth N brand model, following the unveiling of Kona N in April this year.
Filed Under:
Hyundai Elantra,
News,
Sports Sedan
The 2021 Range Rover Evoque Is A Sophisticated Explorer
The Range Rover brand has always struck a chord in me. Given its European roots and being the off-road vehicle of choice of royalty, I had been curious as to what made a “Rover” special and so distinguished that its name has become synonymous with luxury and ruggedness—two words that are rarely used in the same context, much less the same sentence. Color me excited and intimidated as I stepped into the Land Rover dealership to pick up what would be my first Range Rover experience: the new Range Rover Evoque, in its MHEV (mild hybrid) variant.
Filed Under:
Driver's Seat,
Luxury SUV,
Range Rover Evoque
Takata Also Falsified Seatbelt Test Data
There seems to be no end to Takata’s problems. A report reveals that the bankrupt Japanese automotive supplier of airbags and seatbelts have falsified data made at its plants, including the one in the Philippines.
Hyundai Acquires Robotics Company Boston Dynamics
Hyundai Motor Group has completed its purchase of robotics company Boston Dynamics. The deal, valued at US$ 1.1 billion will give Hyundai an 80 percent stake in Boston Dynamics, while the remaining 20 percent will be retained by SoftBank Group.
Filed Under:
Hyundai Corporate,
News
KTM Philippines Opens Test Ride Portal
Staying true to its “Ready to Race” philosophy, KTM Philippines is opening its Test Ride Portal. A first in the local motorcycle industry, it helps customers book a test ride schedule remotely.
Filed Under:
KTM Corporate,
Motorcycle,
News
The Lexus LM 350 Is Truly Executive Class Travel
When it comes to the art of luxury vehicles, Lexus does not hold back - and that’s evident in the Lexus LM 350. Known worldwide for their meticulous attention to detail and craftsmanship, the LM 350 will impress even the most discerning of car aficionados. Comfortable and highly exclusive, this is the luxury vehicle you will look forward to riding in and never want to get out of.
Filed Under:
Lexus Corporate,
Lexus LM,
Luxury MPV,
News
June 21, 2021
Petron Reveals Reason Behind Exclusive Motorcycle Lanes
Recently, the country’s leading oil company, Petron quietly launched exclusive gas lanes for two-wheeled motorists. Today, they’ve revealed the rationale behind the move.
Filed Under:
Fuel,
News,
Petron Corporate
Kaicene Brings In Cargo Version Of Honor S (w/ Specs)
Kaicene, Changan’s commercial vehicle brand distributed by Auto Asia is getting into the micro truck category with the 2021 Honor S Cargo.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Entry-Level MPV,
Kaicene Honor S,
News
Nissan PH Revs Up The Savings With Up To P 175k Off The Terra This Month
Nissan is shifting up the deals and discounts for the month of June with its Drive Beyond promo. Running until June 30, it includes almost the entire line-up sans the Navara, GT-R, 370Z, Patrol, and LEAF.
Filed Under:
News,
Nissan Corporate
Changan Unveils New Ultra-Efficient But Powerful Blue Core iDD Engine
Changan wanted to do things their way, and it took them six years; but good things come to those who wait because they’ve finally shown the world their Blue Core iDD hybrid system.
Filed Under:
Changan Corporate,
Engines,
News,
Technology
Volvo Cars PH Earns Smart And Safer Mobility Award At Europa Awards 2021
Volvo Philippines clinched the Smart and Safer Mobility Award at the recently held Europa Awards 2021.
Filed Under:
Car Awards,
News,
Volvo Corporate
First-Ever BMW M Bike Arrives In The Philippines: Meet The P 2.995M M 1000RR
SMC Asia Car Distributors Corporation, the official distributor of BMW Motorrad in the Philippines is bringing in a small batch of the first-ever M bike: the M 1000RR.
Filed Under:
BMW Motorcycles,
Motorcycle,
News
June 19, 2021
Here's Your First Look At The Philippine-Spec 2021 Volkswagen Multivan Kombi
Two days after Volkswagen Philippines officially announced the arrival of the Multivan Kombi by the third quarter of 2021, the first unit has actually arrived in the country and here it is.
Filed Under:
Luxury MPV,
News,
Volkswagen Multivan Kombi
The Forester GT Lite Keeps Things Fresh For Subaru's Compact SUV
In 2019, Subaru launched the fifth-generation Forester. Known by fans as the “SK5,” it became the most obvious sign that the once quirky carmaker—known for their all-wheel drive and oddball designs—was headed straight into the mainstream.
Filed Under:
Compact SUV,
Driver's Seat,
Subaru Forester
30 Years Ago, Mazda Won The 24 Hours of Le Mans
At 4 PM on the 23rd June 1991 Johnny Herbert crossed the finish line at the Le Mans 24 Hour race to mark a unique achievement. Mazda had become the first Japanese manufacturer to win the world’s most famous endurance race, not only that they’d done it with a totally unique engine that had captivated the fans at the track with its ear-piercing soundtrack.
Filed Under:
Mazda Corporate,
Motorsports,
News
Last Minute Father's Day Gift Shopping? Try Heading To PGA Cars
Can’t think of a gift for a car-crazed Dad this Father’s Day? Get him some awesome stuff not found in malls but rather from the car showrooms he loves. Not only are these items from Porsche, Audi, Lamborghini and Bentley well-crafted, but they are quite exclusive as well. Show Dad he’s special. You’re welcome.
Filed Under:
Audi Corporate,
Bentley Corporate,
Lamborghini Corporate,
News,
Porsche Corporate
This Is The 2022 Toyota Tundra
Toyota’s had enough of internet leaks, and plug them up for good, they’ve decided to show off the 2022 Tundra pickup truck in full.
Filed Under:
News,
Pick-Up,
Toyota Tundra
Review: 2021 Toyota GR Supra 3.0
Normally, anyone who’s had the chance to take the Toyota GR Supra would be smitten by it. But beyond the tons of pics done for the ‘gram and the prerequisite social media profile pic change, let’s get down to the brutal truth: is this revival, 17 years in the making worth it, or is Toyota just better off keeping the Supra in its cupboard of legendary nameplates?
Filed Under:
Driver's Seat,
Sports Car,
Toyota Supra
BMW Philippines Launches 2021 M3 Competition And M4 Competition (w/ Specs)
SMC Asia Car Distributors Corporation announces the arrival of the all-new BMW M3 sedan and M4 coupe in no less than Competition guise. These two models continue to live up to their 35-year heritage of bringing track-optimized performance together with everyday usability.
Filed Under:
BMW M3,
BMW M4,
Car Launch,
Sports Car,
Sports Sedan
BMW Philippines Brings Down The Price Of The BMW M5 Competition To P 13.69M (w/ Specs)
When SMC Asia Car Distributors Corporation launched the current-generation BMW M5 in 2018, it came with a mouthwatering P 14.790 million price tag. Three years later, in a very interesting twist, the refreshed M5 (LCI in BMW terminology) comes in at P 13.69 million. Yes. It’s actually more affordable now.
Filed Under:
BMW M5,
Car Launch,
News,
Sports Sedan
BMW Philippines Takes Luxury A Step Further By Launching Customization Program For New M Cars
SMC Asia Car Distributors Corp., the official importer and distributor of BMW vehicles in the Philippines, is once again taking the luxury vehicle ownership experience a step further.
Filed Under:
BMW Corporate,
BMW M3,
BMW M4,
BMW M5,
News
June 18, 2021
Visit These Subaru Showrooms On Father's Day Weekend And Get Free Stuff
Motor Image Pilipinas, Inc., the exclusive distributor of Subaru vehicles in the Philippines, honors all fathers this month by offering special freebies to all its customers – not just fathers! – who visit selected showrooms (Subaru Greenhills, Subaru Manila Bay, Subaru C5 Pasig, and Subaru Global City) from June 18-20 and June 25-27, 2021.
Filed Under:
News,
Subaru Corporate
Internet Celebrity Alex Gonzaga Is Chery's Newest Brand Ambassador
Chery Auto Philippines finally reveals the face of its most-awaited brand ambassador for 2021: Alex Gonzaga. Gonzaga, considered as one of the most influential multimedia icons joins the Chery Auto Philippines family in a 60-second premier video that appeared on Facebook and YouTube.
Filed Under:
Chery Corporate,
News
Ford Territory Owners Share The Features They Love The Most
Ford Philippines surveyed the Ford Territory Club Philippines or FTCP on their five favorite features of their small SUV.
Filed Under:
Ford Corporate,
Ford Territory,
News
The 2022 Honda Civic Is Loaded With Tech, Connectivity
When Honda unveiled the all-new 2022 Civic, they detailed a waft of new available features which look great on the PR, but would normally be exclusive or available only on the top-of-the-line trim. However, now that Honda’s 11th generation compact sedan goes on sale in its first global market, the U.S., they’ve finally broken down what’s standard and what’s trim-specific.
Filed Under:
Compact,
Honda Civic,
News
GAC Motor PH Proves Chinese Cars Are Durable As They Finish 12-Hour Endurance Race In 2nd
GAC Motor Racing Team once again proved the GA4’s durability and performance following a strong showing at the 2021 Petron Kalayaan Cup 12-hour Endurance Challenge.
Filed Under:
GAC Corporate,
GAC GA4,
Motorsports,
News
June 17, 2021
Volkswagen PH Bringing In Multivan Kombi In Q3 2021
Today’s generation of youngsters and new drivers may have only seen the legendary Volkswagen Multivan Kombi—Volkswagen’s first, most famous, and most beloved van—in pictures or videos. But for those who were old enough to hold the wheels or go on road trips in the second half of the 20th century, the Kombi van has carried with it loads of personal memories and culture-defining history.
Filed Under:
Luxury MPV,
News,
Volkswagen Multivan Kombi
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