January 14, 2022
Ford General Santos Moves To New, Bigger Location
Ford General Santos (GenSan) has moved to a new and bigger location, with the dealership facility now showcasing a more globally-aligned exterior and interior look and feel to offer customers better retail experience.
Filed Under:
Dealerships,
Ford Corporate,
News
Toyota Motor PH Confirms RAV Hybrid Coming In February For P 2.157M
Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) continues to lead the way to sustainable mobility by offering the widest range of Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEV) locally. Next month, its lineup of next generation, environment-friendly cars will further expand with the introduction of the hybrid variant of another iconic SUV.
Filed Under:
Compact SUV,
News,
Toyota RAV4
Subaru Aims To Lap Nürburgring Nordschleife In This 1,088-Horsepower All-Electric Prototype
Subaru’s motorsports division, Subaru Technica International or STI is targeting to lap the Nürburgring Nordschleife in about 400 seconds (6 minutes 40 seconds) without a single drop of fuel. And they’re doing it in this—the STI E-RA Challenge Project.
Filed Under:
Electric Vehicles (EV),
News,
Subaru Concept Cars
Toyota Launches Limited Edition Two-Seater GRMN Yaris
Toyota is adding a higher performance version of its GR Yaris: the GRMN Yaris, and it was shown for the first time at the 2022 Tokyo Auto Salon. Using lessons learned from motorsports competition, it features more power and improved handling over the GR Yaris.
Filed Under:
News,
Tokyo Auto Salon,
Toyota GR Yaris
A Look Back At Lexus Philippines' Milestones In 2021
It was 13 years ago when Lexus first opened its doors in the Philippines, and it has since been the gateway to a world of unparalleled luxury for the most discerning Filipino car buyers. Its line-up of luxury sedans, coupes, crossovers, and SUVs showcase not only the latest in cutting-edge technology but also exhibit the artistry of ‘Takumi’ master craftsmen. But beyond the vehicles themselves, Lexus prides itself in creating amazing experiences.
Filed Under:
Lexus Corporate,
News
Get The Honda City RS For Just P 1.008M From January 17 to 23
Honda Cars Philippines Inc. (HCPI) is announcing a one-week sale with selected bank partners from January 17 to 23, 2022. Collaborating with BPI, RCBC, PSBank, Security Bank, and Maybank, additional discounts await financing customers thanks tot heir first-ever Bank Partner Sale.
Filed Under:
Honda Corporate,
News
Honda Teases North American 2023 HR-V
Honda may be proud of the all-new HR-V’s award-winning design, but that’s not stopping them from recreating their compact crossover for the North American market.
Filed Under:
Compact Crossover,
Honda HR-V,
News
January 13, 2022
Chevron Supports Local Businesses, Communities During Annual Volunteer Week
Chevron Philippines Inc. (CPI), marketer of Caltex brand of fuels and lubricants, held its second blended annual Chevron Volunteer Week with both virtual and real-world activities. In the recent series of activities, Chevron provided locally-sourced aid to local communities while promoting a more sustainable lifestyle to the employee-volunteers through online workshops.
Filed Under:
Chevron Corporate,
CSR,
News
Germany's Most Beautiful Car Of The Year Is Also Sustainable
The model recognized as the best designed among vehicles launched in 2021 is also one of the cleanest, thanks to a powertrain running on new energy and to sustainable practices used during its manufacturing process.
Filed Under:
Audi e-tron GT,
Electric Vehicles (EV),
News
Toyota C-HR, Ford EcoSport Owners Regret Buying Their Cars
Consumer Reports analyzed data from their latest member survey to determine which vehicles caused the most regret to its owners. The owner satisfaction score—based on whether owners say they would definitely buy the same car again if given the choice—measures whether a car has lived up to expectations. Consumer Reports then combines this with their editorial test ratings and reliability.
Filed Under:
Ford EcoSport,
News,
Toyota C-HR
Lexus And JAOS Team Up On Customized LX Meant For Off-Road Adventures
How’s this for a surprise? Instead of sprucing up the Toyota Land Cruiser 300, off-road specialist JAOS has decided to collaborate with Lexus instead to come up with a customized LX 600 in time for the 2022 Tokyo Auto Salon.
Filed Under:
Lexus LX,
Luxury SUV,
News,
Tokyo Auto Salon
Honda SENSING: Making Philippine Roads Safer Since 2015
Road safety has been a long time global and national priority. Data released by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2018 estimate that 1.35-million lives are lost due to road accidents each year. In the Philippines, the Metro Manila Accident Reporting and Analysis System recorded 65,032 accidents with 337 deaths in 2020 in Metro Manila.
Filed Under:
Honda Accord,
Honda Civic,
Honda Corporate,
Honda CR-V,
Safety
Geely Renames UK Design Studio To Lotus Tech Creative Centre
From the start of 2022, the Geely design studio in the UK will carry a name: the Lotus Tech Creative Centre Limited (LTCC). Already playing a key role within the Geely Group, including designs for Geely Auto, LYNK & Co, and Proton, LTCC will also be integral in the ongoing transformation of Lotus from a UK sportscar company to a global performance car business and brand.
Filed Under:
Geely Corporate,
Lotus Corporate,
News
Lamborghini Sold 8,405 Vehicles In 2021
Lamborghini ended 2021 with a remarkable all-time record: 8,405 cars were delivered worldwide, making it the company’s best year ever. Global sales were up by 13 percent on 2020 due to a targeted and monitored growth strategy.
Filed Under:
Lamborghini Corporate,
News
2022 Ford Explorer's Self-Sealing Tires Explained
One of the most unique features of the 2022 Ford Explorer is something you don’t readily see: the self-sealing tires. A punctured tire is one of the main causes of vehicle breakdowns, but it can also be a major safety concern while on the move.
Filed Under:
Ford Explorer,
Michelin,
Safety,
Technology,
Tires
January 12, 2022
Volkswagen Trucks And Buses Is Now In The Philippines (w/ Brochures)
MAN Automotive Concessionaires Corporation (MACC) is now the official distributor of Volkswagen Trucks and Buses in the Philippines.
Filed Under:
News,
Volkswagen CV
DOTr's No Vaccination, No Ride Policy Now In Effect Over NCR
The Department of Transportation (DOTr)’s no vaccination, no ride policy for public transportation to and from and within Metro Manila is now in effect (UPDATE: the DOTr is moving the full implementation to Monday, January 17, 2022). This comes after the MMDA urged Metro Manila mayors to come up with their own local ordinances.
First Batch Of All-New 2022 Kia Carnival MPVs Have Arrived In The Philippines
Right after Kia Philippines announced the arrival of the Sorento SUV, their premium MPV, the all-new 2022 Kia Carnival has just arrived in the country. The launch is slated for the first quarter of 2022.
Filed Under:
Kia Carnival,
Luxury MPV,
News
More Than 50 Percent Of LTO Offices In NCR Reopen Today
Processing and issuances of existing and new drivers’ licenses and vehicle registration documents continue in much of the Land Transportation Office (LTO) offices and branches nationwide, despite the temporary closure of the LTO Central Office and some other LTO branches in Metro Manila which has been most affected by the surge in new COVID cases.
Get The 2022 Suzuki Ciaz For Just P 788K This Month
Suzuki Philippines is kicking off the new year with its Ride Your Adventure Promo which runs until January 31, 2022.
Filed Under:
News,
Suzuki Ciaz,
Suzuki Corporate,
Suzuki DZire,
Suzuki Vitara
Geely: Don't Call The Okavango An SUV
While much loved by owners, one thing customers struggle with when it comes to the Okavango is what kind of car is—should you think of it as an SUV (it certainly looks the part) or an MPV (Geely Philippines officially calls it one). The answer, according to Guy Burgoyne, head of Geely’s Shanghai design studio is: it’s a, “Cross MPV.”
Filed Under:
Feature,
Geely Okavango,
Mid-sized SUV
Chevrolet PH Recalling 435 Tahoe, Suburban SUVs For Defective Airbag Inflator
The Covenant Car Company has announced that it’s issuing a safety recall for a total of 435 Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe units. These units, initially part of the Takata driver’s airbag inflator recall now require a replacement of their Takata passenger airbag inflator as well.
Filed Under:
Chevrolet Suburban,
Chevrolet Tahoe,
News,
Recall,
Safety
Mitsubishi Motors PH Lifts Skills Of Country's Best Mechanics
Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) hosted the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority’s (TESDA) 2021 Philippine National Skills Competition (PNSC). The annual nationwide activity is designed not just to acknowledge individual technical excellence but also cultivate transformative learning and international exposure among the youth and skilled professionals.
Filed Under:
Mitsubishi Corporate,
News
Toyota Motor PH Offers Cash Savings, Free PMS And Insurance This January
Toyota Motor Philippines, together with its wide roster of dealerships, offers an array of offers and exclusive perks that customers will surely enjoy.
Filed Under:
News,
Toyota Corporate,
Toyota Fortuner,
Toyota Hiace,
Toyota Innova,
Toyota Vios,
Toyota Wigo
Honda Civic Is The 2022 North American Car Of The Year
The 11th generation Honda Civic has added yet another trophy to its cabinet as it won the prestigious 2022 North American Car of the Year award. This marks the third time the Civic has won the award after the tenth-generation model won it in 2016 and the eighth-generation in 2006.
Filed Under:
Car Awards,
Honda Civic,
News
January 11, 2022
The Mitsubishi Vision Ralliart Is, Unsurprisingly, A Crossover
Mitsubishi has now uncovered their Vision Ralliart Concept, and prepare those sad trombone noises because it’s not an Evo revival that everyone thought. It’s a crossover.
Filed Under:
Mitsubishi Concept Cars,
News,
Tokyo Auto Salon
Rolls-Royce Marks Record Sales In 2021
In 2021, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars delivered the highest-ever annual sales results in the marque’s 117-year history.
Filed Under:
News,
Rolls-Royce Corporate
Hyundai's 2022 WRC Challenger Is Perfect For Pimp My Ride
Hyundai’s new WRC challenger will make Pimp My Ride host Xzibit proud. The i20 N Rally1, the Korean carmaker’s entrant in the brand-new era of hybrid-powered WRC cars, features a unique rear-end with a wing-on-wing design.
Filed Under:
Hyundai Corporate,
Hyundai i20,
Motorsports,
News
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