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August 2, 2021

Off-Roading A Mazda MX-5 RF Is Proof That Miata Is Always The Answer


Living proof that the Miata is always the answer—even if you want to go on an off-road trail. Posted on his Facebook page, Joel Gat brought a close-to-stock MX-5 RF up a rather interesting trek up to Mount Hayden Backcountry Lodge in Ouray in Colorado, USA.

Honda Safety Driving Center Launches Motorcycle Gymkhana Course


Honda Safety Driving Center (HSDC), the road safety advocacy arm of Honda Philippines Inc., is now offering a motorcycle gymkhana course—a course developed to enhance precision riding through an obstacle course under time pressure.

Ford Philippines Is Now A Major Parts Hub With 30 Percent Boost In Spare Parts Capacity


Ford Philippines is enhancing its parts accessibility and availability in its continuous bid to improve the Ford ownership experience.

Toyota To Reproduce Parts For Land Cruiser 40


The Toyota Land Cruiser 40 will be the latest vehicle to benefit from the Gazoo Racing (GR) Heritage Parts Project.

The Jeep Gladiator Is Made For The New Era of Road Travel


Freedom is in short supply these days, and it’s no surprise why. With the pandemic threatening to launch another global wave, traveling beyond international borders is likely to take a backseat once again. The next best thing is to hit the road, safely, within reason, and with the right car in tow. The right vehicle should provide you with the freedom to move without worries, no matter the landscape or terrain condition. It should offer you stability and reliability, on or off-road, and have the credentials to back it up.

Subaru Celebrates 15 Years In The Philippines With These Offers This August


Motor Image Pilipinas, the exclusive distributor of Subaru in the Philippines is celebrating its 15th anniversary this August, and as a show of gratitude, they are offering special deals this entire month that cover their entire line-up.

August 1, 2021

MG Philippines Confirms Arrival Of 162-Horsepower Turbocharged MG ZS Sub-Compact SUV


MG Philippines has been quiet lately. They may have reached a sales milestone this year, but they haven’t launched anything new since the MG 5 sub-compact sedan way back in 2019. Well, that’s all about to change as they’ve inadvertently previewed the refreshed 2022 MG ZS. And get this, it’s getting some turbocharged goodness.

The Land Rover Defender 90 Is Going Racing Thanks To Bowler


Bowler Motors, the high-performance division of Land Rover is sending the all-new Defender rallying with a one-make championship in 2022.

Jeep PH Offers Beefed Up Accessories And Upgrades For Their Entire Line-Up


Jeep Philippines is releasing more accessories kits for their entire line-up just in time for the rainy season. And to make them more enticing, you can score great deals on pre-selected packages until supplies last.

The 2022 Emgrand Is Geely's P 674k Answer To The Toyota Vios


After using it to underpin its Coolray sub-compact SUV, Geely is now expanding the use of its BMA platform to underpin yet a new product: the fourth-generation Geely Emgrand. First previewed a month ago, this is the third product to be underpinned by the BMA after the Binrui compact sedan and the Coolray sub-compact SUV.

Quarantine Checkpoints Are Back Starting Today


Five days before the National Capital Region heads back into the strictest form of community quarantine—Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ), the Philippine National Police or PNP has put border controls in the region effective today to ensure that only Authorized Persons Outside of Residence (APOR) can cross borders.

July 30, 2021

Chery Auto Sets Target Of Exporting 500,000 Vehicles By 2025


Chery Auto has sold more than 424,457 units globally for the first half of 2021, representing an 80.4 percent growth. In June alone, the Chinese carmaker sold 73,098 units for a year-on-year growth of 58.3 percent.

Mazda PH Recalling All First-Generation Mazda3 For Logos That May Shatter


Bermaz Auto Philippines (BAP), the official distributor of Mazda vehicles in the Philippines is recalling all first-generation Mazda3 models for shattering steering wheel logos.

NCR Shifts Back To Strictest Quarantine From August 6 to 20, 2021


The National Capital Region will be placed under the strictest of four lockdown levels—the Enhanced Community Quarantine or ECQ from August 6 to 20. This was confirmed by Malacañang at a press briefing.

SsangYong Gives Its Musso A Massive Grille For 2022


SsangYong is giving their Musso pickup truck a facelift for 2022 giving it a massive new grille that’s befitting its name which is Korean for Rhinoceros.

Toyota Motor PH Is Producing More Vios And Innova Right Now


Despite the depressed economy and looming semi-conductor shortage affecting the production of some of its vehicles, Toyota Motor Philippines’ steady climb continues. In fact, its cumulative first-half 2021 sales are now steadily returning to pre-COVID-19 levels, while its production figures have now surpassed even pre-COVID-19 levels.

July 29, 2021

Xpander MPV Leads Mitsubishi's PH Sales In June


June proved to be a strong month for the Mitsubishi Xpander as it registered strong sales improvements versus the previous month. 

The 2021 Honda City Hatchback Is One Sleek City Slicker


It has been a long while since my last Honda and in all fangirl honesty, I was secretly excited. If you hadn’t read my previous stories on the Honda Jazz, Mobilio, Brio, and CR-V, I grew up in a Honda-driving family. I practically knew what to expect with the arrival of each test drive unit. However, the one I was most impressed with was the 2018 Honda Jazz. That being said, I had high hopes for the City Hatchback, if only because I wanted it to prove all the doubting Thomases wrong for ever questioning its worthiness as the successor of the beloved Jazz.

Hidilyn Diaz Gets Free PMVIC Inspections For Life


With Olympic Gold Medalist Hidilyn Diaz now owning not one, but two brand-new cars, it’s only natural that she’ll need help when it comes to its upkeep. She’s gotten free fuel, so what’s left is the cost of renewing her registration.

All-New 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander To Debut Next-Generation Plug-In Hybrid System


The all-new Outlander has been a runaway success for Mitsubishi helping them boost their sales by a staggering 65 percent in North America and Southeast Asia. It has also helped them attract higher-income customers—customers who wouldn’t otherwise look at Mitsubishi.

The Nissan Navara PRO-4X Looks Awesome In These New Black Rhino Wheels


It’s a uniquely Filipino thing, but pickup trucks are decidedly lifestyle-oriented vehicles here, and most buyers can’t just leave them stock for even just one minute. That’s why there are brands like Black Rhino Wheels that oblige.

Ayala Gifts Hidilyn Diaz With A Brand-New Kia Stonic


For her record-making and record-breaking achievement at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, Hidilyn Diaz, the first ever Filipino to win a gold medal at the quadrennial summer games, is considered a modern-day hero.

Chevrolet PH Rides High On All-New Tracker SUV


All 22 Chevrolet dealers from different parts of the country gathered online for the virtual launch of the all-new Tracker, Chevrolet’s latest entrant to the highly competitive local crossover SUV segment, and celebrate the big winners of the 2020 Grandmasters.

July 28, 2021

2022 MG One Set To Battle The Ford Territory


Did MG Philippines just preemptively pull the trigger on sharing official photos of the first-ever MG One? Set for a global debut on July 30, SAIC or MG hasn’t revealed any official pics of their all-new SUV except for shadowy ones. Well, that is, until MG Philippines posted this, and what a sight to behold.

Foton PH To Award TransVan To Olympic Gold Medalist Hidilyn Diaz


Foton Motor Philippines has announced that it has gifted a brand-new TransVan 13-seater to the Philippines 1st Olympic Gold Medalist Hidilyn Diaz as she brought home a historic triumph in the Women's Weightlifting 55-kg class held in Tokyo.

There Are Now 46 Petron Car Care Centers Around The Country


Petron may be best known for their gasoline stations, but did you know that they also offer quick service for vehicles requiring a fluid change?

No Flooding In Navotas, Malabon, And Valenzuela? Thank San Miguel For That


Communities along the Tullahan River are now reaping the benefits of the private sector’s flood mitigation efforts after monsoon rains flooded parts of Luzon and some areas in Metro Manila.

Geely Updates Coolray Sub-Compact SUV For 2021


Geely’s keeping their sub-compact SUV, the Coolray refresh with a 2021 update that gains revisions both inside and out.