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December 1, 2021

Bridgestone, Michelin To Work Together For The Environment


Bridgestone and Michelin may constantly up each other when it comes to the on-road performance of their tires, but when it comes to caring for the environment, these two fiercely competitive tire makers will be cooperating.

BMW, Audi Drivers Are Most Likely To Be Psychopaths


Research conducted by the British website Scrap Car Comparison has concluded that BMW and Audi owners are more likely to be psychopaths than drivers of other brands.

Hennessey Unveils Plans For A P 150 Million 6-Wheel Drive Hyper Car


Hennessey, the Texas-based hyper car manufacturer and high-performance vehicle creator, has revealed part of its 10-year product plan that will see three all-new ground-up models created over the next decade. The first debut, which follows the Venom F5, will be the world’s first six-wheel-drive, fully electric Hyper-GT – codenamed ‘Project Deep Space’.

Peugeot Honored As 2021's Best Brand Design Language


Peugeot has been honored for its Brand Design Language at the Car Design Award—an initiative of Auto&Design Magazine. The category is given to the car brand which expresses its codes and values through a coherent and attractive product range.

The BMW Concept XM Is A High-Performance SUV With A Grille For A Face


BMW has revealed this: the Concept XM. It’s a concept that previews a series production high-performance SUV set to enter production at the end of next year. It is also the first standalone BMW M model since the mid-engined M1.

Number Coding, Light Truck Ban Starts December 1


Merry Christmas, Metro Manila motorists. Number Coding is back effective today, Wednesday, December 1, 2021.

November 30, 2021

Honda Cars PH Continues Safety Advocacy With "Teen Smart" Program


Honda Cars Philippines Inc. (HCPI) spearheads another batch of ‘Teen Smart’ road safety workshops for senior high school students. Once more, this demonstrates Honda’s commitment to ‘Safety for Everyone’ beyond products and services, but also in initiatives with local communities where Honda operates.

New Car Sales Dropped In October 2021


Automotive sales dropped 9.8 percent in year-on-year in October based on data jointly released by the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines (CAMPI) and the Truck Manufacturers Association (TMA).

Geely PH Opens 22nd Dealership In Isabela Province


Sojitz G Auto Philippines (SGAP) is wrapping up November by opening its 22nd dealership in the Queen Province of the North, Geely Isabela. The newest member of the Geely Network is owned and managed by Motorcentrum Corporation under the Guanzon Group of Companies who are also the owners of Geely Dagupan which opened just last September 2021.

November 29, 2021

Toyota Motor PH Adds Connectivity Features To 2022 Corolla Altis


Toyota Motor Philippines has added some much-requested connectivity features for its compact sedan offering, the Corolla Altis. The updates blew by almost unnoticed (including by us), until we had to check out the model’s full spec sheet.

2022 Subaru BRZ Reportedly Priced At P 2.399M. Sales Start This December?


Motor Image Pilipinas, the exclusive distributor of Subaru vehicles is quietly opening the order books for the all-new 2022 Subaru BRZ.

Nissan To Introduce All-Electric Sportscar, Pickup Truck By 2030


Along with their Ambition 2030 long-term plan, Nissan has introduced a set of concept cars that best embody this new corporate vision.

Number Coding Makes A Comeback Starting This Week


UPDATE: Number Coding takes effect December 1, 2021 (11/30).

The Unified Vehicular Volume Reduction Program (UVVRP) or better known as the “Number Coding” scheme is making a return starting this week.

Mazda Is First Carmaker In The Philippines To Participate In Emissions Offsetting Program


Mazda is the first carmaker in the Philippine to participate in a carbon dioxide (CO2) offsetting program for its fleet thanks to a new collaboration with Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corporation.

Nissan Aims To Electrify 50 Percent Of Its Vehicles Globally By 2030


Nissan unveiled the next step in its transformation plan: Nissan Ambition 2030. It is the company’s new long-term vision that puts the Japanese carmaker on the road to being a sustainable company, driving towards a cleaner, safer, and more inclusive future.

BMW M To Celebrate 50th Anniversary In 2022 With Special Logo, First-Ever Electrified Model


BMW M is marking its 50th anniversary in 2022, and to celebrate half-a-century of performance and racing cars, BMW M vehicles produced from March 2022 will carry a special commemorative emblem.

November 27, 2021

Get Custom Bike Style With Japanese Reliability Thanks To Mutt Motorcycles


The motorcycle industry in the Philippines just got a bit more interesting with the market introduction of a new brand: Mutt Motorcycles. Born in Birmingham in the U.K., Mutt Motorcycles fuses retro-British custom bike style with state-of-the-art Japanese powertrains.

Toyota Just Launched The 2022 Yaris GR Sport


If you weren’t lucky enough to be one of the first batch of GR Yaris buyers, well you’re in luck. Sort of. Because Toyota just decided to launch the Yaris GR Sport.

Mitsubishi Ralliart Makes A Comeback


After teasing its return as part of their “Small But Beautiful” plan, Mitsubishi’s Ralliart brand is back. And boy will you be disappointed.

November 26, 2021

Chery Auto PH Adds 2022 Tiggo 2 Pro For P 818,000 (w/ Specs)


Chery Auto Philippines welcomes a new Pro member of the family: the 2022 Tiggo 2 Pro. After a short tease on their social media pages, the up-and-coming Chinese brand gives their most budget-conscious offering a proper off-shoot by giving it an updated design and new technologies.

Goodyear PH Launches Assurance MaxGuard SUV


Goodyear Philippines today announced the official launch of the Assurance MaxGuard SUV, a new member of Goodyear’s Assurance Family. Customized for the Asia Pacific market, the Assurance MaxGuard SUV provides 2-in-1 protection through superior grip and durability making it the perfect partner for drivers and their families to journey out and to explore their world of possibilities.

No One Will Die In A Honda Vehicle By 2050


Honda is setting an ambitious target: by 2030, global traffic collision fatalities involving their vehicles—be it two- or four-wheeled will be halved. By 2050, that figure will be reduced to zero.

Diesel-Powered 2022 Ford F-150 Arrives In Philippines For P 3.398M (w/ Specs)


After teasing it last August, Ford Philippines launched the globally-renowned all-new 2022 Ford F-150, the most powerful and purpose-built full-size truck in its lineup, reinforcing the American brand’s truck leadership in the country.

Chevrolet PH Spreads Cheer With 10,000 Meals For Marginalized Communities


Chevrolet Philippines, The Covenant Car Company, Inc (TCCCI), in partnership with McDonald’s Philippines, through the Ronald McDonald House Charities Philippines (RMHC), kicks off the season of giving with a special program aimed at providing sustenance, warmth, and holiday cheer to various communities around the country.

Should Suzuki PH Bring In The 2022 S-Cross?


Remember the odd-looking Suzuki SX4? Well, this is what it looks like now. Dropping the “SX4” name altogether (the second-generation model was known as the SX4 S-Cross), the third-gen model takes on a decidedly SUV-like styling.

Toyota Motor PH Awarded For Highest Total Quality


Toyota Motor Philippines Corporation (TMP) was honored with the 2019 Philippine Quality Award (PQA) for Performance Excellence by the National Government through the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). The country’s leading automotive company attained the PQA Level 4, the highest level of national recognition for exemplary organizational performance in Total Quality Management (TQM).

November 25, 2021

Volkswagen PH Adds Wireless CarPlay, Digital Gauges To T-Cross For 2022


Volkswagen Philippines is closing 2021 with a surprise update to its T-Cross. As 2022 rolls in, the German carmaker is bringing more tech amenities to its already feature-packed SUV.

Sorry Guys That Black Cladding On The 2022 Subaru WRX Is Here To Stay


For those hoping the 2022 Subaru WRX would take a slightly different design direction outside of the U.S., you’re out of luck. This as Subaru pulled the wraps off the JDM version of its iconic World Rally eXperiment. And whether you like it or not, that black cladding is here to stay.