Suzuki Motor Corporation and SkyDrive, Inc. have announced a partnership for the commercialization of flying cars.
March 24, 2022
Suzuki Wants To Build Flying Cars For Japan, India
Suzuki Motor Corporation and SkyDrive, Inc. have announced a partnership for the commercialization of flying cars.
2022 Toyota Avanza Scores 5-Star ASEAN NCAP Safety Rating
Toyota has another vehicle that’s managed to score perfect at the ASEAN NCAP safety tests: the all-new 2022 Avanza.
All-New 2022 Civic Hybrid Makes More Power, Torque Than The Civic Turbo
Honda is continuing its path towards electrification with the global launch of the all-new Civic Hybrid. While markets like the Philippines get exclusive turbo power, others such as Europe get the Japanese carmaker’s e:HEV powertrain.
March 23, 2022
The Geely Emgrand May Have The Smartest AC System In The Sub-Compact Sedan Class
Geely may have outdone themselves when it comes to the Emgrand. While it’s no secret that their sub-compact sedan scores high in the value quotient, little did anyone know its attention to detail goes to the little things like its air conditioning system (read our full review of the Emgrand Premium here).
Bianca Bustamante Lands "Dream" W Series Race Seat For 2022
17-year-old Bianca Bustamante has secured a full-season drive in the 2022 W Series, racing in the Tatuus F3 T-318 formula car. Bustamante will be one of the youngest drivers on the grid and the only driver selected on this year’s grid to come straight out of karting. The selection comes as a result of Bustamante’s impressive performance at the official W Series Pre-Season test, held recently in March at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, a circuit she will compete at later this year as a support race to the Formula 1 Grand Prix calendar.
BYD To Use NVIDIA For Self-Driving Tech
BYD, the world’s second-largest electric vehicle maker, announced that it’s building its next-generation vehicles using the NVIDIA Drive Hyperion architecture. This platform, based on Drive Orin, is now in production, and is powering at least 25 EV makers building software-defined vehicles on high-performance, energy-efficient computing technology.
It's Sort-Of Instagram Official: The Peugeot 2008 Is Coming To The Philippines
Update: Peugeot Philippines has gone live with their teasers of the Peugeot 2008 on all their social media accounts. The original story appears below (3/24).
Peugeot Philippines may have inadvertently confirmed the arrival of the Peugeot 2008 compact crossover through a social media post which has now gone missing.
Kia EV6 Awarded 'Best Of The Best' In Design For 2022
Shortly after being crowned 2022 European Car of the Year, the Kia EV6 has claimed overall victory in the prestigious 2022 Red Dot Design Awards. The 50-strong expert jury of the renowned international design competition awarded the EV6 with the ‘Red Dot: Best of the Best’ accolade for its pioneering and forward-looking design. The all-electric crossover was also named winner of the Red Dot category: ‘Innovative Products.’
Ford Details Next-Generation Ranger Powertrains, Offers Up To 600 Nm Of Torque
Ford has confirmed power and torque figures for the engines found in its next-generation 2022 Ranger. And based on what’s on the spec sheet, they’re certainly perfect for towing or extreme off-roading.
March 22, 2022
Maserati Unveils First-Ever Grecale Compact SUV
After a delay brought on by the global semi-conductor shortage, Maserati has finally unveiled its newest offering: the 2023 Grecale. Developed at the Maserati Innovation Lab in Modena, Italy and produced at the Cassino plant, it strikes the right balance between versatility, elegance, performance, and innovation.
Toyota Motor PH Is Recalling The GR Yaris Because Someone Forgot To Turn On The Radar Sensor
Toyota Motor Philippines is recalling a number of its high-performance GR Yaris hatchbacks because of its Millimeter Wave Sensor.
March 21, 2022
Buses, Classes 2 Vehicles Allowed On Elevated Skyway Starting April 1
Starting April 1, public utility buses and closed van delivery trucks will again be able to use the elevated Skyway system, paving the way for faster, more efficient commutes and transport of goods between northern and southern Metro Manila.
Honda Cars PH Launching All-New 2022 HR-V On April 19
Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) will make waves in the auto industry afresh with the all-new, next-generation Honda HR-V. The arrival of the compact crossover is slated this coming April 19, 2022, with 37 dealerships nationwide ready to accept reservations starting April 1, 2022.
Peugeot PH Sets Sights On Luxury MPV Market With P 3.1M 2022 Traveller Premium (w/ Specs)
It looks like Astara, Peugeot’s new distributor in the Philippines is still sticking to the very same game plan made by the French carmaker’s former distributors. After introducing the refreshed Peugeot 5008 and Peugeot 3008, the next model in their line-up is the re-introduction of the Traveller MPV.
Mitsubishi Motors PH Offering 2-Years Free PMS To All New Xpander Reservations
Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation is adding yet another incentive to Xpander buyers who would plop down for a reservation fee until April 30. The carmaker is offering a two-year maintenance and interior disinfection package as part of the ownership package for all variants of the new Xpander.
Porsche Confirms All-Electric Boxster As Third EV Model
More than 80 percent of newly-sold Porsche vehicles will be fully electric by 2030—that’s the goal announced by the carmaker’s CEO Oliver Blume at their annual press conference.
Toyota Halts Half Of Japan Production Due To Quake Damage
Toyota Motor Corporation is suspending operations at more than half its assembly across Japan, and is studying potential disruption to overseas production because of supply chain interruptions triggered by a large earthquake that rattled the country last week.
March 20, 2022
A Day Out With The 2022 Peugeot 5008
It’s been about two years since I’ve hit the open road for something other than work. Although ride and drives are starting to be a regular occurrence, they’re typically done in frantic fashion. It’s simply hard to get personal with any car when you’re racing against a precisely-timed schedule. Understanding perhaps that the French do things differently, Astara, the new distributors of Peugeot have decided to do something else.
Kia Sto. Tomas Gets Brand's New Retail Identity
Kia Philippines’ new brand identity continues to spread its footprint. Following the inauguration of its new dealership in Alabang, the Korean carmaker officially reopens its newly renovated dealership located in South Luzon, Batangas. It’s now the second showroom in the country to implement the new design language.
Review: 2022 Subaru Forester 2.0-iS EyeSight
Boring. Bland. Dull. Those are just some of the adjectives thrown against the current “SK” Subaru Forester since its launch in 2019. Without a turbocharged variant, or any sense of quirky, oddball styling, it sits, for better or worse, right smack in the middle of the mainstream. It has become, Mr. Innocuous—neither offending nor impressing. Well, it seems Subaru’s heard its fans out loud, and the result is this: the 2022 Forester.
March 19, 2022
KTM Philippines Launches 2022 RC 200 For P 198K (w/ Specs)
Highly anticipated by RC fans all-over the world, the second-generation RC 200 continues to offer unmatched class-leading performance and outstanding value that’s perfect for Filipinos aspiring to own their first supersport KTM.
What Do You Think Of The Mitsubishi Mirage Ralliart?
Mitsubishi is quickly expanding its Ralliart offering by decking out the Mirage in racy attire. Going on sale in Thailand, it joins the Triton (Strada) and Pajero Sport (Montero Sport) in getting the sporty treatment.
March 18, 2022
Confirmed: Nissan Philippines Is Launching e-Power Technology
It looks like Nissan Philippines will be upping their electrification game with the direct confirmation that e-Power, the brand’s sort-of-hybrid system, is heading into the country. The announcement was made no less than by Atsushi Najima, president of Nissan Philippines.
Mitsubishi Is Taking This Strada Ralliart To The Asia Cross Country Rally
Mitsubishi Motors will compete in the Asia Cross Country Rally (AXCR) 2022. Team Mitsubishi Ralliart, a private team owned by TANT SPORTS in Thailand, will tackle the 2022 AXCR, scheduled over August 6 to 12, with a new team director: Two-time Dakar Rally champion, Hiroshi Masuoka.
The Story Of Lexus F
In the foothills of Mount Fuji lies the Fuji Speedway, the "temple of speed" where Lexus tests all its performance models. Through its nearly mile-long straightaway and twelve unforgiving corners, this is the proving ground for performance and it is from this world-renowned racetrack—and the silhouettes of the curves themselves—that the Lexus F line takes its name.
Aston Martin Ends V12 Power With Limited Run V12 Vantage
Aston Martin is bidding goodbye to its iconic V12 engine by coming up with the fastest, fiercest, and most dynamically accomplished supercar: the new V12 Vantage.
Mitsubishi Motors PH Holds Blood Drive With Red Cross
In pursuit of making lives better not just for its customers but the society at large, Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) resumes its annual blood donation drive with the Philippine Red Cross (PRC), the country’s premier independent humanitarian organization.
Toyota Japan Production To Take "Intentional Pause" To Focus On Quality, Sustainability
Toyota is taking an “intentional pause” at its production facilities in order to achieve a more reasonable pace of output as the ongoing chip shortage and pandemic continues to limit parts and semiconductor supply. The pause is expected to run from April to June 2022.
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