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October 30, 2018

Isuzu Philippines Provides Transportation Backbone of Rehabilitated Boracay

Just in time for the re-opening of a rehabilitated Boracay Island, Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) turned over to Grab Philippines units of the Isuzu modernized public utility vehicle (PUV) at the island’s Bolabog Terminal on October 26—the very day of the island paradise’s official re-opening to foreign and domestic tourists.

After an announcement two weeks ago, top executives from Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP), Grab Philippines, and Toyota Financial Services Philippines (TFSPH) officially signed the Memorandum of Agreement that makes vehicle replacement and regular maintenance easier for existing TNVS drivers.

Three Filipinos Left Standing at 2018 Subaru Car Challenge

85 Singaporean and 40 regional contestants are still in the running for this year’s Grand Prize of a brand-new Subaru Impreza 2.0i-S at the 2018 Mediacorp Subaru Car Challenge. Participants from the region have proven themselves to be strong contenders amidst the unpredictable weather on the second day.

The country’s most-awaited endurance race, the Petron x 8 Oras ng Pilipinas, is now setting up for yet another epic test of man and machine. Lights turn green this coming December 1 to 2, 2018 at the Clark International Speedway and teams who dare to take on the challenge may now submit their entries.

Bermaz Auto Philippines, Inc. (BAP) has begun construction of a P 250 million-peso warehouse and training facility situated in Cabuyao, Laguna.

Mediacorp and Subaru Kicks Off the 2018 Car Challenge in Singapore

The Mediacorp Subaru Car Challenge has kicked off at exactly 1 PM today at Ngee Ann City Civic Plaza in Singapore.

Some Filipinos decry the loss of the Crosswind as a no-nonsense people carrier; and while there’s the mu-X SUV, its P 1.5 million price point meant it was out of reach for some buyers. Well, Isuzu Philippines Corporation has some good news for all penny pinchers out there.

Despite the overall sales slump affecting the Philippine automotive industry, Motor Image Pilipinas remains confident of its own performance as the year heads to the crucial fourth quarter. This has led the exclusive distributor of Subaru vehicles to continue with its aggressive Philippine market expansion plans.

Centro Manufacturing Corporation, the country’s leading truck body builder has recently signed a Memorandum of Agreement with Nippon Fruehauf to locally manufacturer insulated sandwich panels as well as locally assemble and install ref van bodies on local truck platforms.

Isuzu Philippines is Looking to Produce This Special D-MAX Variant

Isuzu Philippines Corporation is previewing a possible special variant of the D-MAX pickup truck at the Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS).

SMC Asia Car Distributors Corp. (SMCACDC), the official importer and distributor of BMW in the Philippines shows the future of luxury with a showcase of its latest products led by the first-ever 6 Series Gran Turismo and the all-new X4.

Tata Motors Philippines Goes All Euro 4

Tata Motors Philippines displayed its Euro 4 range of commercial vehicles at the 7th Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS). Headlining its first year of participation at the biennial show, Tata showcased the Tata Super Ace Mint for the small commercial vehicle segment category, the Tata SFC 407 and Tata Ultra in the light commercial vehicles category.

Volkswagen Philippines joins the 7th edition of the much-awaited Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS) at the World Trade Center in Pasay City with an expansive display of 11 vehicles in its line-up, including the three newest variants that will be available to consumers by December 2018.

It doesn’t matter how safe you drive, chances are if you were distracted, even for a split-second, it could lead into an accident. On a mission to reduce traffic-related accidents and injuries, Honda Cars Philippines has made its Honda SENSING technology available on its 7-seater diesel SUV: the CR-V.

Modders, we just found an ally in Congress. Representative Harlin Neil J. Abayon III just threw his support to the 4x4 and off-roading community by filing House Resolution 2278 calling for an investigation in the modified vehicle crackdown of the LTO.

Nissan Philippines, Inc. is going to give the LTO nightmares with a pair of special edition vehicles based on the best-selling Navara pickup truck and the Terra 7-seater SUV.

Last week, Bermaz Auto Philippines, the exclusive distributor of Mazda vehicles in the country gave a sneak peek of the 2019 MX-5, Mazda6, and CX-9. Collectively known as the “2019 Mazda Collection” they were finally shown to the public at the Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS).

Mazda has always espoused a lasting bond between man and machine, and while it sounds more like a marketing tagline, things just got real—way real at the Philippine International Motor Show.

Isuzu Philippines Enters Lightweight Truck Market with VT02

Isuzu Philippines Corporation is expanding its commercial vehicle offering with the market preview of the VT02 lightweight truck at the Philippine International Motor Show.

Nissan Philippines, Inc., the fastest growing automaker in the country is set to bring in excitement with the market preview of two new sporty offerings: the 370Z NISMO and the Juke NISMO RS at the Philippine International Motor Show.

Suzuki Philippines used the Philippine International Motor Show to preview the much-awaited 2019 Jimny. Just launched globally last July 2018, the all-new Jimny is the fourth-generation model is what Suzuki calls “a real SUV.”

Korean carmaker SsangYong is entering the pickup truck market with the Musso. Literally meaning, “rhinoceros” in Korean, the Musso builds on their expertise as a commercial vehicle manufacturer and as such, takes a somewhat different approach.

Honda Cars Philippines brought out its sporty Small RS Concept at the Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS) which runs today until Sunday, October 28, 2018. Embodying its renowned sporty and fun-to-drive attributes, the Small RS Concept previews the all-new Brio sub-compact hatchback which may arrive sometime in 2019.

The Philippine automotive industry got a huge boost with Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) move to localize the BR-V’s production to their Santa Rosa, Laguna assembly plant.

The holiday season comes early to toy car collectors with the addition of the Lamborghini Aventador S to the Petron Toy Car Collection, available from now until November 4 at participating Petron stations nationwide.

Despite rising inflation and peso-dollar exchange rates, Filipinos are taking advantage of low rates and waived fees for auto loans, resulting in a 12 percent rise in applications and bookings for such loans for BPI Family Savings Bank (BFSB).

LTO Just Doubled Down on the Modified Car Ban

After a dialogue between off-roading groups, aftermarket industry players, and the LTO, we have some bad news to report for all you modders out there: the government agency isn’t issuing a moratorium on the apprehension of modified vehicles.

All the brouhaha brought about by the LTO’s modified vehicle crackdown on the grounds of safety has the legitimate aftermarket industry up in arms. To simply say that a change of wheels already makes a vehicle unsafe totally disregards the amount of R&D that has gone through making these wheels.

Interbrand, a global brand consultancy company released their annual list of the 2018 Best Global Brands. With a theme of “Activating Brave,” the 2018 Best Global Brands Report examines the roles a brand strength plays in the “bold transformation of the world’s leading businesses to drive lasting economic value.”

In celebration of their 30th anniversary, Toyota Motor Philippines is offering pay low, pay light, or outright cash discounts on the Vios, Innova, Wigo, Hiace, Hilux, Avanza, Fortuner, and Corolla Altis. With only one week remaining (promotion period ends October 31), get as much as P 100,000 off your favorite Toyota vehicle.

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October 30, 2018

Isuzu Philippines Provides Transportation Backbone of Rehabilitated Boracay

Toyota Motor Philippines Outlines Grab Driver-Partner Benefits

October 29, 2018

Three Filipinos Left Standing at 2018 Subaru Car Challenge

Final Call for Entries to Petron x 8 Oras ng Pilipinas

Mazda Philippines Shows Long-Term Commitment with New Warehouse and Training Facility

October 27, 2018

Mediacorp and Subaru Kicks Off the 2018 Car Challenge in Singapore

Isuzu's New mu-X LS A/T is the Crosswind's Spiritual Successor (w/ Specs)

Filipino Buyers Shifting Away from PPVs to Compact SUVs According to Subaru

Centro Manufacturing, Nippon Fruehauf to Build Refrigerated Truck Bodies in Philippines

October 26, 2018

Isuzu Philippines is Looking to Produce This Special D-MAX Variant

BMW Philippines Shows Off First-Ever 6 Series Gran Turismo, 2019 X4, and M2 Coupe (w/ Specs)

October 25, 2018

Tata Motors Philippines Goes All Euro 4

Volkswagen Philippines's 11-Car Display Makes It the Most Complete at PIMS

Honda Allows You to Experience Its Safety Tech Safely

Modders Just Found an Ally in Congress

This Navara and Terra Concept Will Scare the Sh*t Out of the LTO

Mazda Philippines Finally Reveals Prices of 2019 MX-5, Mazda6, and CX-9 Signature (w/ Specs)

Mazda's Tribute to One of the Philippines's Best Racers Proves Cars Have Souls (w/ Video)

October 24, 2018

Isuzu Philippines Enters Lightweight Truck Market with VT02

Nissan Philippines Ups the Excitement with the 2019 370Z NISMO and Juke NISMO

Suzuki Philippines Previews All-New 2019 Jimny (w/ 17 Photos)

2019 SsangYong Musso Takes a Luxury Approach to Pick-Up Trucks (w/ 14 Photos, Specs)

Honda's Small RS Concept Arrives in Manila

Honda Moves BR-V Production Back to Philippines

Petron Adds Lamborghini Aventador S to Its Limited Edition Collectible Line

BPI Family Savings Bank Offers Discounted Downpayment at PIMS 2018

October 23, 2018

LTO Just Doubled Down on the Modified Car Ban

Do You Know What These Wheel Markings Mean?

Subaru is Now a Top Global Brand

Toyota Motor Philippines Celebrates 30th Anniversary with Savings Up to P 100,000