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August 30, 2022

Owners Say Hyundai Leads In In-Car Tech

Hyundai leads all other carmakers when it comes to in-car tech. This is based on the latest 2022 J.D. Power Tech Experience Index (TXI) Study. Hyundai is the leading mass market brand and fourth overall, while luxury brand, Genesis is ranked highest overall.

MSCC Miata Spec Series Reaches Halfway Point

The weather at the Clark International Speedway held as 16 race-prepped Mazda MX-5 roadsters raced to the finish line for Round 2 of the Manila Sports Car Club (MSCC) Miata Spec Series.

Haval, a long-reported Chinese brand that’s poised to enter the Philippine market has just said that they will be stopping the sale of vehicles powered solely by internal combustion engines by 2030. The move echoes fellow Chinese carmaker, BYD, which has stopped producing purely internal combustion engine-vehicles this year as it focuses on electrification moving forward.

Lawmakers in the state of South Australia is looking to introduce stricter requirements and training for car owners who plan to own supercars.

What started out as an April Fools’ prank, is now a serious product line for Honda. Launched in time for International Dog Day, the Japanese carmaker now has a selection of accessories to make your car safer for your four-legged friend.

One year. That’s how long the owner waited for his Snowflake White Mazda MX-5 RF. The on-going global chip shortage and supply chain disruptions meant he pretty much went through the five stages of grief—denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. He was, admittedly, close to throwing in the towel until he got a call that his roadster had arrived.

SMC Complete Tullahan River Clean-Up, Focus Shifts To Pasig River

San Miguel Corporation has officially completed its P1-billion Tullahan River cleanup project, which it started in 2020 together with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in support of government’s flood mitigation efforts and the rehabilitation of the Manila Bay.

Hyundai Motor Company has teamed up with Netflix on the new car chase movie Seoul Vibe by supplying the film with various retro models from the 1980s. The film is now out on Netflix.

Audi To Join Formula 1 From 2026

All the rumors are true. Audi will enter Formula 1 as an engine supplier from 2026. The German automaker announced that the F1 project will be based at Audi Sport’s facility in Neuburg near Ingolstadt. This is the first time in more than a decade that a Formula 1 power train will be built in Germany.

Toyota Motor Philippines Corporation (TMP) was recently recognized as the second top importer by the Bureau of Customs (BOC) – Port of Batangas (POB) for the period January to July 2022.

Honda continues its hot streak of providing Filipino motorists with fuel-efficient vehicles with the all-new Civic and all-new HR-V. As a refresher, last year, the City sedan and hatchback were found to have superior fuel economy figures compared to their predecessors.

10 Reasons Why The Hyundai HD45 GT And HD78GT Could Be A Worthwhile Investment

Moving a business requires durable and quality transport if you want to secure your bottom line from incurring unnecessary expenses, like untimely downtime that usually leads to unwanted vehicle repairs.

Toyota Motor Philippines brought back racers and fans to the Clark International Speedway for the second leg of the 2022 Toyota Gazoo Racing Vios Cup.

One bank in Australia is grabbing the attention of news outlets for our peculiar reason: they will stop offering car loans for new internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles starting 2025.

In light of the emissions scandal rocking Hino Motors, the Japanese truck maker has just been expelled from a technology consortium it helped founded a little over a year ago.

China’s power crisis is beginning to affect electric car owners with automakers including Tesla having to suspend the operation of some of its charging facilities. This scenario could foreshadow possible issues a country could face if they adopt EVs quickly, but don’t think about beefing up their electrical grid and/or power supply.

Similar to Mazda, Honda is the next Japanese car manufacturer looking to building a supply chain base that would reduce their dependency on China.

House Committee Approves To Impose Excise Tax On Pickup Trucks

Eyeing to buy a pickup truck? Better do that soon because they’re about to get more expensive. As if buyers have to contend with an unfavorable exchange rate and lack of supply due to the global parts shortage, the House committee on ways and means just approved a measure which would impose excise tax on pickup trucks.

Winds flow over your shoulders during morning strolls on the highway, your feet against the grains of sand on the seaside, or maybe discovering the story behind the walls of Intramuros. There’s no limit on what you can do as a tourist. But with Bajaj three-wheelers, you can experience a next-level sakay at byahe around your favorite destinations.

The shift towards fully electrified vehicles has some die-hard petrol heads worried. This is especially true when they’re used to the ruckus of a big, honking V8 like the one found in the Dodge Challenger. But with Dodge’s confirmation that the next-generation Challenger is going fully electric, what does this all mean for the once old-school muscle car?

Honda’s iconic Civic isn’t just celebrating its 50th year of continuous production, but it’s also celebrating 25 years of its high-performance, race-derived variant—the Civic Type R. In the more than two decades that followed, it re-wrote the rulebook on what a hot hatch should be. Despite being born as the more attainable Type R, it gradually embodied the Type R philosophy to the maximum thanks to its engineering and dynamics.

Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC), J&T Express Inc., and Gencars, Inc. (Isuzu Makati) reinforced their partnership agreement and national fleet program through a contract signing ceremony last week. On top of more than 400 units of Isuzu trucks, J&T Express has purchased hundreds of NQR & FVR trucks from Isuzu Makati, one of IPC’s most established authorized dealers, as new additions to their growing fleet of vehicles.

Hino To Suspend Dutro Sales Due To Falsified Emissions

Toyota-owned Hino Motors said it will suspend all shipments of small trucks after confirming that a widespread data falsification scandal included those models.

The one-of-one Porsche 911 Sally Special sold at the RM Sotheby’s Monterey Auction for a record USD 3.6 million (P 202.3 million) with the final winning offer coming from a telephone bidder. This set a record for a new Porsche sold at auction, according to the auction house.

Head-up displays have for some time enabled drivers to stay focused on the way ahead. But now Ford engineers are trialing new headlight technology that could help ensure those behind the wheel literally keep their eyes on the road.

After a report surfaced last month of a possible September reveal, Ford has made it official: the all-new Ford Mustang will have its global debut on September 14 (September 15 Philippine time) at the Detroit Auto Show.

With the all-new Celerio getting a considerable price jump, maybe it’s time Suzuki Philippines shore up their entry-level hatchback offering by bringing in the all-new Alto K10.

Looking back, one of our family’s most memorable cars was the Honda City. The first Honda City that was launched by Honda Cars Philippines entered the market as a game-changer of its time and with a theme song, to boot. Not only did we have one of the them in our garage, it quickly escalated to fill the streets of Metro Manila, becoming a prime choice for first-time car buyers or for starting professionals.

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August 30, 2022

Owners Say Hyundai Leads In In-Car Tech

August 29, 2022

MSCC Miata Spec Series Reaches Halfway Point

Upcoming Chinese Brand, Haval, Commits To Electrified Line-Up By 2030

Should You Have A Special License To Drive A Supercar?

Honda Launches Dog Accessory Pack

Review: 2023 Mazda MX-5 RF

August 28, 2022

SMC Complete Tullahan River Clean-Up, Focus Shifts To Pasig River

Netflix's Seoul Vibe Features Retro Hyundai Models

August 26, 2022

Audi To Join Formula 1 From 2026

Toyota PH Is Batangas Port's Second Largest Importer

29.66 km/L In A Compact Crossover? Possible With The All-New Honda HR-V

August 25, 2022

10 Reasons Why The Hyundai HD45 GT And HD78GT Could Be A Worthwhile Investment

Second Leg Of Toyota Gazoo Racing Vios Cup Brought Out The Racers, And The All-New GR86

An Australian Bank Decided To Stop Giving Loans For Gas-, Diesel-Powered Vehicles By 2025

Hino Gets Kicked Out Of Japanese Commercial Vehicle Group

China Shuts Down Some EV Chargers As They Face An Energy Crisis

Honda Now Looking Outside China For Parts Supply

August 24, 2022

House Committee Approves To Impose Excise Tax On Pickup Trucks

Bajaj Three-Wheelers Could Be Hidden Champs Of The Tourism Industry

Dodge Thinks Its EV Can Still Look Like A Muscle Car

Honda Civic Type R: 25 Years Of Re-Writing The Hot Hatch Rulebook

J&T Express Signs National Fleet Program With Isuzu PH, Gencars

August 23, 2022

Hino To Suspend Dutro Sales Due To Falsified Emissions

911 Sally Special Sets Record For Most Expensive New Porsche Sold At Auction

Ford's High-Resolution Headlights Could Double As Heads-Up Displays

It's Official: Ford To Debut All-New Mustang On September 14

Should Suzuki Philippines Bring In The All-New 2023 Alto K10?

The City RS Combines Fresh, Sporty Style With Honda's Signature Driving Performance