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May 16, 2022

Will Toyota Motor PH Discontinue The Prius Hybrid?


Toyota in Australia is marking the end of an era as it announced the discontinuation of its pioneering hybrid electric vehicle, the Prius, down under.

Lexus UX Gets Handling, Tech Improvements For 2023


The Lexus UX has been a modest success for the brand. Serving as the gateway to Lexus ownership, the small SUV has sold over 240,000 units since its launch in 2018. To keep things fresh, the “Creative Urban Explorer” gets a refresh for 2023.

May 15, 2022

2022 Forester Joins Rest Of Subaru Line-Up With Highest Possible Safety Rating


The 2022 Subaru Forester once again nabs the US-based Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS)’s highest accolade with a Top Safety Pick+. This marks the 16th consecutive year the Forester has earned the Top Safety Pick rating.

Toyota Commands 51 Percent Market Share In Philippines


The Philippine automotive industry continues its recovery by posting an impressive 40.9 percent year-on-year growth in April 2022.

McLaren Enters Formula E By Acquiring Mercedes-EQ Team


McLaren Racing has announced that it will be joining Formula E through the acquisition of the Mercedes-EQ Formula E Team. This new racing endeavor joins McLaren’s portfolio which already includes Formula 1, IndyCar, Extreme E, and esports.

May 13, 2022

2023 Ford Everest May See Substantial Price Increase When It Launches In The Philippines


Update: Ford Philippines has revealed the official pricing of the all-new Everest and Ranger (7/8).

Brace yourselves. Just as Ford hiked the price of its all-new 2023 Ranger, they’re doing the same with their next-generation Everest as well.

Is This The 2023 Honda CR-V?


Well, well, well…what do we have here. After a patent drawing leak, it looks like someone leaked out photos of the actual 2023 Honda CR-V.

Ford Philippines Offering Deals On Everest, Ranger This May


Ford Philippines is offering great deals for the Ford Everest and Ford Ranger this May.

Nissan Philippines Formally Welcomes Juan Manuel Hoyos As Its New President


Nissan formally announced the appointment of Juan Manuel Hoyos as the new President for Nissan Philippines, Inc. (NPI) to various partners, stakeholders, and members of the media in a handover ceremony held on May 11, 2022 at Okada Manila, Pasay City.

2023 Ford Ranger Starts Production


The wait won’t be long. Ford has announced that the first batch of next-generation Ranger units have rolled off the assembly line. The first batch of units is destined for Australia, where retail sales there start by June.

What Do You Think Of The 2023 Subaru Legacy's Design?


After refreshing its closely related sibling, the Outback just a few months ago, Subaru has now done the same with the Legacy sedan for the 2023 model year.

May 12, 2022

Geely Breaks Ground For New Bataan Dealership


Another Geely dealership is set to rise in Bataan to serve customers in the province, parts of Western Pampanga, and Subic, Zambales. Geely Philippines, together with its partner dealer Wheeltek Group of Companies recently broke ground for the upcoming Geely outlet. 

Check Out These Special Offers On The Lexus RX, Lexus IS This May


The call of the open road is difficult to ignore during the summer season. A trip to the beach, mountains, or other cities with family and loved ones is a great way to rest and rejuvenate the soul. These experiences are priceless, and as such, your mode of transportation should be equally rewarding. Here are two iconic Lexus models that will complement your driving personality.

Get P 210,000 Cash Savings On The Subaru XV This May


Motor Image Pilipinas, Inc., the exclusive distributor of Subaru vehicles in the Philippines, celebrates summer with special May Deals.

Toyota Introduces Turbocharged Engine To Replace Its V6


Is Toyota ready to retire its V6 engine? While the writing’s been on the wall for quite some time, the most concrete evidence that the long-serving 3.5-liter unit is on death row is the availability of a new turbocharged 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine meant to replace it.

Volkswagen Resurrects Scout Brand For New Line Of Rugged SUVs, Pickup Trucks


Volkswagen is resurrecting the Scout brand for a new line of all-electric vehicles that include an electric pickup truck and SUV. The move, which is aimed primarily for the U.S.-market, will have Volkswagen spin off Scout as a separate, independent company focused on “rugged” products.

Nissan Philippines Launching 6 New Or Refreshed Models In 2022


Nissan’s rise in the Philippine market isn’t done yet. After strengthening its hold in the industry as the third best-selling automotive brand, Nissan says 2022 will even be a bigger year.

May 11, 2022

Bianca Bustamante Scores Points In Her W Series Debut


The 2022 W Series season officially got underway last weekend with the first 2 out of 10 races being held at the brand-new Miami International Autodrome. It was a spectacular weekend, with thousands of fans pouring in for the inaugural Miami Grand Prix as motorsport interest continues to rapidly grow in the USA.

Toyota Motor PH Named Top Private Employer In South Luzon


Leading automotive company Toyota Motor Philippines Corporation (TMP) was recently awarded as one of the “Top Private Employers” for South Luzon by the Pag-IBIG Fund during its Stakeholders’ Accomplishment Report (StAR) 2021. TMP, a large enterprise located in Santa Rosa City, Laguna, is the first automotive company to be given such award.

Toyota Cutting May Production Due To Parts Shortage


Despite already making production cuts for May, Toyota is now having to re-adjust those plans in light not just of the semi-conductor shortage, but because of the COVID-19 outbreak in China.

Civic-Based Honda ZR-V Heading To Global Markets


The North American-market Honda HR-V isn’t exclusive to that continent after all. It is set to become a global model, but will be renamed as the ZR-V not just for China (top photo), but for the European market as well.

Geely Acquires 34 Percent Stake In Renault Korea


Geely is set to own over a third of Renault’s South Korean subsidiary just nine months after the two companies signed a memorandum of understanding.

2023 Range Rover Sport Revealed; Philippines To Get Diesel, Gas Plug-In Powertrains


The 2023 Range Rover Sport has finally been revealed. The all-new, third-generation model aims to become Land Rover’s luxury performance SUV flagship bringing not just desirability and capability, but technology and imposing road presence as well.

May 10, 2022

One-Off Mercedes-AMG, Will.I.Am Collab Has Questionable Looks, Unquestionable Motive


Meet ‘The Flip,’ a one-off Mercedes-AMG model designed in collaboration with will.i.am. Christened “WILL.I.AMG,” it’s made by U.S.-based West Coast Customs.

You Can Now Finance Your Nissan Almera Or Navara Accessories


If you find the stock Almera a bit lacking in the looks department, here’s some good news. Nissan Philippines is now allowing you to finance the Almera together with the Sporty Package bundle.

Review: 2022 Toyota Corolla Cross 1.8 V Hybrid


As I write this review, gasoline prices have breached P 75 per liter. To put that into perspective, refilling a 50-liter tank a week would cost me P 3,750—or more than half my monthly fuel budget. No matter what you drive, the endless fuel price hikes certainly sting the wallet that it’s starting to seriously affect the sort of new car you’re considering to buy. With battery electric vehicles or BEVs still prohibitively expensive, the next best thing could be to consider a gasoline-electric hybrid. And one that could probably answer most of your requirements is the 2022 Toyota Corolla Cross 1.8 V Hybrid.

Kia And Gateway Group Inaugurates Sto. Tomas, Batangas Dealership


Last April 29, Kia Sto. Tomas in Batangas recently became the second showroom in the country to implement the new design language of the South Korean car brand, giving more customers access to movement that inspires.

Nissan Working On Go-Anywhere Patrol Warrior


After the success of making the “world’s toughest Nissan Navara,” the Navara PRO-4X Warrior, Nissan and Australian-based Premcar is now developing a tougher, overlanding-ready version of the Patrol SUV.