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October 16, 2018

Toyota Prius Recall Hits Philippines As Well

Toyota’s global recall for its hybrid Prius models has finally reached the Philippines. An advisory from Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) confirms that several Prius models have an issue with its wiring harness, which, if left unchecked, can cause a risk of fire.

Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) is now making it more cost-effective for Grab partner-drivers to buy and maintain a Toyota vehicle. Though TMP’s affiliate, Toyota Financial Services Philippines (TFSPH), Grab partner-drivers now have access to exclusive ownership packages.

Fresh from its announcement of an unprecedented 38 percent growth in 2018, Nissan Philippines, Inc., is expanding its footprint with the official inauguration of a new dealership located in Zamboanga City.

2019 Mitsubishi Strada Set for November 9 Global Launch

UPDATED: Here is the 2019 Mitsubishi Strada (11/09).

Mark your calendars: Mitsubishi Motors has just revealed that the 2019 Strada (aka Triton aka L200) will make its global debut on November 9, 2018. Along with this announcement, Mitsubishi Motors has also released a new teaser photo.

Subaru has given its Impreza compact sedan and XV compact crossover a minor refresh for the 2019 model year. Though the changes are so far limited to its home country of Japan, these minuscule changes may find its way eventually to export markets such as the Philippines.

The much-anticipated 2019 Ford Ranger and first-ever Ranger Raptor made a huge splash last September. In fact, it’s already in the middle of an ongoing public test drive tour. Funny thing though is that no one was able to get hold of the complete specs/brochure of all 2019 variants…until now.

Is the PUV Modernization doomed to fail? The initial signs are worrisome as the pioneering cooperative, SETSCO is bleeding money, a report published in Entrepreneur Philippines.

Is There Legal Basis for the LTO's Crackdown on Modified 4x4s?

It took us a while to get into this issue mainly because we didn’t want to sound like a spokesperson for the DOTr or the LTO. Thus, we had to dig deep and find out for ourselves the legal basis (if any) for the LTO’s apprehension of modified vehicles, especially 4x4s and off-roaders.

MG Philippines to Introduce 3 Models By Year-End 2018

In line with its partnership with The Covenant Car Company, Inc. (TCCCI), MG Philippines enters the local market with the introduction of 3 new passenger vehicles: the MG RX5 compact SUV, the MG 6 sedan, and the MG ZS crossover.

At a gathering of its 6 recognized car clubs, Bermaz Auto Philippines, the official distributor of Mazda vehicles in the country showcased its newest “Mazda Collection.” This year, the collection consists of the 2019 Mazda6, MX-5, and CX-9 models. These three will take centerstage at Mazda’s display at the Philippine International Motor Show or PIMS running from October 24 to 28, 2018.

MG Now Officially Distributed in the Philippines by The Covenant Car Company, Inc.

The Covenant Car Company, Inc. (TCCCI) proudly announces that it was recently appointed as the official distributor of the MG brand in the Philippines. With this, TCCCI happily offers the motoring public more choices for top-quality products, coupled with an attractive value proposition.

With Subaru bowing out of the turbocharged crossover race, Mazda, it seems, wants to stay in the thick of it. Just launched in Japan is the updated CX-5—a car that borrows the CX-9’s forced induction powerplant and sticks it right in front of Subaru’s face.

If you think the Civic Type R is a bit too mild for your taste, consider this student-built monster Civic with 600 horsepower.

This November, Toyota Motor Philippines is bringing back one of the most-awaited celebrations of beautiful music and talent in the Toyota Classics 2018. Now on its 19th rendition, enjoy a delightful performance by the internationally-renowned Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment (OAE) from London under the baton of conductor and a celebrated harpsichordist, Steven Devine together with the globally renowned singer, Lea Salonga on November 7, 2018 at the Theater of Solaire Resort & Casino.

Ford Philippines is pretty much saying that its August retail sales performance was a mere blip in an otherwise great year. September figures says sales has improved from the previous month to 1,725 vehicles.

SsangYong Tivoli owners joined a short drive to the south with their crossovers for their initial meet-up as a newly formed car club. SsangYong Berjaya Motors Philippines (SBMP), the exclusive distributor of SsangYong vehicles and parts in the country, joined the group to show solidarity and support for its customers.

Blade Auto Center Now Offers Its Own Line of Car Care Products, Accessories

The country’s largest automotive accessories retail chain, Blade is now offering its own line of car care products and accessories.

In the US, 40 percent of all collisions and 20 percent of the nearly 35,000 traffic-related deaths happen at intersections. It’s for this reason that Honda has chosen this scenario to showcase a new type of collision avoidance technology.

PGA Cars, Inc., the exclusive distributor of Audi vehicles in the Philippines has a special promo that’ll help you beat the rising cost of ownership. Buy an Audi Q7 from now until end of October and it comes with the Audi Privilege Plus Program.

How much is a brand worth? Well, in the case of Korean automaker Hyundai, it’s worth USD 13.5 billion (~ P 731 trillion), apparently. This valuation cements Hyundai as one of the top 40 Best Global Brands in the world, a ranking it’s been in for 4 years straight.

Are you a hold out from the SUV craze that’s taking over the whole world? Don’t you wish there could be more oddball wagons that offer just a tad more ground clearance? Well, you’re in luck with the Volvo V60 Cross Country.

After several hosting rain-hit rounds, the Petron FlatOut Race Series (Petron FORS) warmly welcomed clear weather and perfect racing conditions during the penultimate round of 2018 last September 29. This allowed competitors to go all-out in their year-end championship battles at the Batangas Racing Circuit (BRC).

Review: 2018 Jaguar E-PACE D150 R-Dynamic

There’s a storm brewing and it can potentially re-write the premium compact crossover pecking order. Heading straight for the Germans and Swedes, is the newest kid on the block: the Jaguar E-Pace. The so-called “cub” of the Jaguar family, there’s nothing baby about this crossover. It’s fierce, capable, and most importantly, desirable. It’s the one that’ll surely bring Jaguar back in the Philippine luxury map.

There may not be a future in the manual transmission, especially under the watch of Toyota-backed transmission maker Aisin Seiki Co.’s new president Kiyotaka Ise. In a report published by Automotive News, Aisin is undergoing a transformation “into the age of software-laden, electrified mobility.” And part of their streamlining efforts is to scrape old products such as manual transmissions.

Last December 2017, Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) announced a voluntary recall for selected Honda vehicles because of a defective airbag inflator manufactured from 2001 to 2015. It was discovered that during deployment of airbags in frontal collision, fragments of the inflator (the device responsible for the rapid inflation of the airbag) shoots out in different directions, posing the possibility of hitting the car occupants. In some cases in other countries, this occurrence has resulted in death.

Columbian Autocar Corporation (CAC), the authorized distributor of Kia vehicles in the Philippines says that 2,379 units of the Kia Carnival is subject to a recall due to its Integrated Circuit Module or ICM.

The inevitable BMW M3 (rumored to be codenamed G80) is still some months away, but that didn’t stop BMW from offering people a glimpse of what it could look like thanks to the all-new 3 Series outfitted with M Performance Parts.

Isuzu Philippines Takes Charge in Modern PUV Program

In 2017, traditionalists were quick to criticize the modern PUV saying that there’s a need to preserve the old, iconic look of the Jeepney. Yet, what these traditionalists don’t realize is that this iconic look is the result of evolution.

Toyota Motor Philippines is recalling 15,373 units of the Wigo sub-compact hatchback due to a faulty wire tubing which may break due to engine vibration.

With Abarth and Alfa Romeo reseller Petromax Enterprise already confirming the arrival of the Stelvio and Stelvio Quadifoglio in 2019, we just had to ask them about two potential additions to their line-up: the Alfa Romeo 4C and the Abarth 124 Spyder.

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October 16, 2018

Toyota Prius Recall Hits Philippines As Well

Good News to Grab Drivers: Toyota Philippines Offering Special Perks, Discounts

Nissan Opens in Zamboanga City

October 15, 2018

2019 Mitsubishi Strada Set for November 9 Global Launch

Subaru Just Updated the Impreza and XV for 2019

Here's Your Complete 2019 Ford Ranger Specs and Brochure

Is the PUV Modernization Program Doomed to Fail?

October 13, 2018

Is There Legal Basis for the LTO's Crackdown on Modified 4x4s?

October 12, 2018

MG Philippines to Introduce 3 Models By Year-End 2018

Mazda Philippines Gives Sneak Peek of 2019 Models

October 11, 2018

MG Now Officially Distributed in the Philippines by The Covenant Car Company, Inc.

Will Mazda Philippines Bring in the Turbocharged CX-5?

Students Build 600-horsepower, All-Wheel Drive Civic Hybrid

Toyota Classics 2018 Slated for November 7, 2018

Ford Philippines Retail Sales Rebound in September 2018

SsangYong Tivoli Owners Enjoy First-Ever EB; Distributor Reveals Exclusive Club Offers

October 10, 2018

Blade Auto Center Now Offers Its Own Line of Car Care Products, Accessories

Honda's New Technology Allows Its Cars to "See Through" Buildings, Intersections

Buy an Audi Q7 and Get All These Perks for Free

This is How Much the Hyundai Brand is Worth

The Volvo V60 Cross Country is the Anti-Crossover Crossover

Double Points Re-Ignite Title Chase in 2018 Petron FlatOut Race Series Round 7

October 9, 2018

Review: 2018 Jaguar E-PACE D150 R-Dynamic

Aisin is Ready to Axe Manual Transmissions

Only 50 Percent of Defective Airbags Repaired So Far Says Honda Cars Philippines

Columbian Autocar Corporation Announces Recall on Selected Kia Carnival Units

BMW's Tricked Out 3 Series M Performance Shows Us What the Future M3 Could Look Like

October 8, 2018

Isuzu Philippines Takes Charge in Modern PUV Program

Toyota Motor Philippines Announces Recall for Wigo

Will We See the Alfa Romeo 4C or FIAT 124 Spider in Manila?