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May 22, 2018

We Investigate the Meaning of Volkswagen's New Cars

Volkswagen Philippines has turned a new chapter and has become the first carmaker to benefit from the country’s free trade agreement with China. With that, the Ayala-held company becomes the first export market for the German automaker’s Shanghai-based joint venture.

Subaru Tecnica International or STI turns thirty this year, and while they’ve been responsible for Subaru’s motorsports activities, they’ve also become synonymous with go-faster Subarus. A great example is the WRX STI. The latest model, codenamed “VA”, manages to find itself embroiled in a turf war, not against its perennial rival, the Mitsubishi Evolution (rest its soul), but the Honda Civic Type R, Ford Mustang EcoBoost, and Volkswagen Golf R. Can the veteran still muster enough muscle to take on the youngsters?

Ready to own a Chevy? Select your upgrade from Chevrolet’s impressive lineup of vehicles as The Covenant Car Company, Inc. (TCCCI), exclusive importer and distributor of Chevrolet automobiles and parts in the country, offers exciting deals with its Ready Chevy Go Promo.

Blade Autocenter, the country’s largest automotive accessories and service lifestyle store held another successful staging of Bandang Blade.

First Batch of Mitsubishi Xpander MPV Has Arrived

Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) has announced that the first batch of the all-new Xpander has finally arrived in the Philippines. This was after we reported that it shipped out of Indonesia last April 25. With that, MMPC says that the first units will handed over to customers by the end of the month.

Ford is sprinkling some of that Ranger Raptor magic on the Ranger pick-up truck and Everest SUV by giving them the same 2.0-liter twin-turbo EcoBlue diesel engine and 10-speed automatic. The news was broken by Ford Australia which expects an on-sale date by the fourth quarter of this year (expect ours to arrive at around the same time).

Volkswagen Philippines just dropped a bombshell, unveiling the Santana sedan at a very affordable P 686,000. That itself makes it cheaper than any comparable Japanese or Korean sub-compact sedan. Not content with that, the German automaker is also adjusting the warranty and PMS to reduce the overall ownership cost as well.

Are you having difficulties getting a Grab car? You’re not alone. Since Uber pulled out of the Southeast Asian market, Grab is pretty much holding a monopoly in the ride-sharing or Transport Network Company (TNC) business. But the situation isn’t rosy for the last man standing.

Two industry leaders: Petron Corporation and Toyota Motor Philippines have come together in one of the country’s most exciting motorsports events with the selection of Petron XCS as the official fuel for the 2018 Vios Cup.

The Federal Tyres King of Nations ProSeries, the biggest and most highly anticipated international drifting championship in the world, will hold its Philippine Leg this Friday, May 25 to Sunday, May 27, 2018 at the the Clark International Raceway in Clark, Pampanga.

“Bringing it back to the people.” was how AC Industrials (of which Volkswagen Philippines is a part of) CEO, Mr. Arthur Tan put it, as VW finally brings 5 new models that easily fit the bill as “the people’s car.” Launched are the Santana, Santana GTS, Lavida, Lamando, and Tiguan.

5 Things We Observed Driving the 2018 Toyota Rush

We just happened to finish shaking down the much-awaited Toyota Rush with a quick zip around Manila, Angeles, Bataan, and Tarlac. While our impressions aren’t enough for a full-on first-drive, we did discover a lot of things with Toyota Motor Philippines’ first-ever sub-compact SUV offering.

Wanting to buy that dream big bike? Asia United Bank (AUB), one of the fastest-growing publicly-listed banks in the Philippines can make that wish come true with the Makina Moto Show 2018 happening this weekend (May 19-20, 2018) at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City.

Last January, Ford promised the integration of Waze, the popular and valuable real-time traffic and navigation service into its SYNC 3 infotainment system. Now, the American carmaker has announced that it has begun rolling it out.

Toyota Manila Bay Corporation (TMBC), one of the top dealer groups under the Toyota brand in the country launched the new Toyota Marikina (TMK) Showroom located at the corner of Sumulong Highway and Gil Fernando Avenue.

Spend Less Than P3 Per Kilometer on Your Next Commute (or Road Trip)

Families are always on the look out to save money. If the rising prices of basic goods including fuel aren’t enough burden, dads and moms also have to think about things like their kids’ tuition. Some parents, in a bid to save a bit of money, have resorted to taking Transport Network Companies (TNCs) like Grab to get from home to work and back. But what if there’s an option that gives you the comfort and convenience of owning a brand-new SUV, but will cost less than P 3 per kilometer? Sounds impossible? Not with the new Isuzu mu-X RZ4E.

Toyota Motor Philippines is upping the luxury game with the 2018 Alphard. The current generation, first launched in the local market in 2015, has been upgraded with a bolder look, improved fuel efficiency, and more luxury features.

Caltex Havoline Trains Grab Drivers in Self-Defense

Caltex Havoline, marketed by Chevron Philippines Inc. (CPI), empowers the hard-working drivers of Grab and bike clubs by providing a free self-defense training held in Makati.

Review: 2018 Volvo S90 D4 Momentum

In the premium car segment, Volvo has always played second fiddle to the Germans. It’s always thought: if you can’t afford an Audi, BMW, or Mercedes-Benz, go for a Volvo. Well, not anymore. Beginning with the XC90, Volvo has been reborn. With a stronger and more unique identify, it can stand toe-to-toe with the best of the world. Now with the S90, Volvo has managed to convincingly replicate this formula, only this time, it’s for the luxury sedan segment.

MINI is celebrating the royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle with a one-off MINI hatchback designed specially to commemorate the occasion. After the May 19 wedding, MINI will then hand over this special vehicle over to The Children’s HIV Association (CHIVA) for public auction.

The New York Times reports that proximity keys may have an unintended and deadly side effect: carbon monoxide poisoning.

Subaru’s motorsport subsidiary Subaru Tecnica International (STI) took the class win once more at the 2018 Nürburgring 24-Hour Race held in Germany held last weekend with the Subaru WRX STI NBR Challenge 2018, a purpose-built racecar based on the WRX STI mass-production model.

Volvo Says 50 Percent of Sales Will be EVs by 2025

Volvo Cars aims for fully electric cars to make up 50 per cent of its sales by 2025. This recent announcement builds on Volvo Cars’ 2017 industry-first announcement that all new models released from 2019 will be available as a mild hybrid, plug-in hybrid, or battery electric vehicle.

On a road trip that spanned over 1,000 kilometers, members of the mu-X Owners Philippines (muXOP) and their families, on board 20 units of the Isuzu mu-X SUV, successfully completed another epic adventure from April 27 to May 1, this time to the picturesque island province of Catanduanes.

Celebrating its 106th anniversary, the Land Transportation Office (LTO) held a motor show in order to showcase modern public utility vehicles or PUVs. One of the exhibitors is Foton, which showcased its new Transvan High Roof or Transvan HR.

Three Chevrolet dealers from the Philippines were among the twenty-three Chevrolet dealers recently named GM Southeast Asia Grandmasters during a ceremony held in Dubai last week.

Ford Philippines announced that April retail sales reached 1,836 vehicles, pushing its year-to-date sales to 8,284.

Named after the largest gem-quality diamond ever found, Rolls-Royce shows off its first-ever SUV: the Cullinan. Built atop a bespoke platform, this all-new Rolls-Royce offers an experience you “couldn’t find in the SUV market.” Effortless, everywhere, the Cullinan is the Rolls-Royce built for younger, more adventurous customers.

Nissan's Been Testing "Something" Extensively on Philippine Roads

When was the last time you saw an all-new vehicle being tested on Philippine roads? While it may be more common to see a quick run or two of camouflaged vehicles running around the automotive city of Santa Rosa, Laguna, Nissan seems to be going the distance with a much-awaited new vehicle.

In the market for a brand-new MINI? Well, you better get it before June 15 since British United Automobiles, the exclusive distributor and dealer of MINI has announced that by then, they’ll be increasing their prices up to 10 percent.

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May 22, 2018

We Investigate the Meaning of Volkswagen's New Cars

Review: 2018 Subaru WRX STI

Ready, Chevy, Go Promo Makes Owning a Chevrolet Sail, Spark, Trax, or Trailblazer Easier

Bandang Blade Scores Another Hit

May 21, 2018

First Batch of Mitsubishi Xpander MPV Has Arrived

Ford Gives Ranger Raptor Power to Everest and Plebeian Ranger

Volkswagen Philippines Just Reduced the Cost of Ownership

Having a Hard Time Booking a Grab? You're Not Alone

Petron is Official Fuel of 2018 Toyota Vios Cup

King of Nations PH Drift Event Heads to Clark This Weekend

Volkswagen Philippines Brings 5 New Models Headlined by Cheaper-Than-Japanese Santana Sedan

May 18, 2018

5 Things We Observed Driving the 2018 Toyota Rush

Asia United Bank Offers Big Bike Deals at Makina Moto Show 2018

Waze is Now Available on Ford Vehicles Equipped with SYNC 3

Toyota Opens Biggest Car Dealership in the East

May 17, 2018

Spend Less Than P3 Per Kilometer on Your Next Commute (or Road Trip)

2018 Alphard Solidifies Toyota's Leadership in Luxury MPV Segment (w/ 11 Photos)

May 16, 2018

Caltex Havoline Trains Grab Drivers in Self-Defense

May 15, 2018

Review: 2018 Volvo S90 D4 Momentum

MINI Commemorates Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Royal Wedding with One-Off Hatchback

Are Proximity Keys Causing Accidental Deaths?

Subaru Snatches Class Win in 2018 Nürburgring 24-Hour Race Once More

May 14, 2018

Volvo Says 50 Percent of Sales Will be EVs by 2025

New Isuzu mu-X RZ4E Proves Mettle with Epic 1,000-km Road Trip

Foton Philippines Launches Transvan HR (w/ Brochure)

Philippines' Top Dealers Named GM Southeast Asia Grandmasters

43 Percent of Ford Philippines' April Sales is Just One Model

Rolls-Royce Launches Cullinan, Their First-Ever SUV (w/ 17 Photos)

May 11, 2018

Nissan's Been Testing "Something" Extensively on Philippine Roads

MINI Philippines Freezes Prices Until June 15, 2018