It’s looking more and more like the 2020 Hiace is the worst kept secret at Toyota. After being spied on top of a car carrier, photos of Toyota’s people carrier have just surfaced on the internet and these are our clearest look yet.
February 11, 2019
2020 Toyota Hiace Photos Leak on the Internet (And They're Left-Hand Drive!)
It’s looking more and more like the 2020 Hiace is the worst kept secret at Toyota. After being spied on top of a car carrier, photos of Toyota’s people carrier have just surfaced on the internet and these are our clearest look yet.
So Why Did the 2019 Toyota RAV4 Get A New Engine While the 2019 Camry Did Not?
The Philippine launch of the 2019 RAV4 opened some questions, not about the RAV4 per se, but about something launched last December: the 2019 Camry. Given both of these models are riding on the Toyota New Global Architecture or TNGA platform, why did Toyota Motor Philippines decide to give its executive sedan a carryover powertrain while the compact SUV gets the new-generation one?
Hyundai Designs Win Anew at iF Design Award 2019
Hyundai Motor Company has been recognized for its cutting-edge vehicle design at the world-renowned iF Design Award 2019 for the fifth straight year. The Palisade and Le Fil Rouge concept vehicle each won the Automobiles/Vehicles category at the eminent competition in the global automotive industry.
UPDATED: Mazda Philippines Reveals More Details on MX-5 30th Anniversary Edition
UPDATE: Mazda Philippines says 8 are now sold. 12 are left (02/12).
With a production limited to just 3,000 units globally, the Mazda MX-5 30th Anniversary Edition is poised to be a future collectible. True enough, the US market, with its 500-unit allocation sold out just 4 hours after order books were opened. With Mazda Philippines confirming that the MX-5 30th Anniversary Edition is coming in, we finally got more details on just how many we’ll be getting and how many have been sold already.
Hino Philippines Opens Dealership in General Santos
Hino Motors Philippines (HMP), the exclusive distributor of Hino trucks and buses in the Philippines, strengthens its foothold in Southern Mindanao with the opening of its first dealership for the year.
February 10, 2019
Happy 30th Birthday, Honda NSX (w/ 25 Photos, Video)
Honda is marking 30 years since the debut of the first-generation NSX. The first mid-engined exotic without European pedigree, NSX was a low slung, super light, high-revving machine sporting the world’s first all-aluminum monocoque, titanium connecting rods, a VTEC valvetrain and levels of quality and daily driving comfort unheard of in sports cars of the time.
2019 Toyota RAV4 Gets the TRD Treatment
If you think the 2019 Toyota RAV4 lacks some pizzazz, don’t fear: it’s getting the TRD treatment. Shown at the Chicago Auto Show, the RAV4 TRD Off-Road takes cues from Toyota’s rich off-road racing history by combining trail-ready aesthetics with trail-ready performance.
Jaguar Land Rover Hands Tata Biggest Loss in Indian Corporate History
Jaguar Land Rover’s owner, Tata Motors shocked markets by posting the biggest-ever quarterly loss in Indian corporate history of about USD 3.8 billion, Reuters reported.
February 9, 2019
Huge Discounts, Extended Warranty Greet Buyers at BMW Joyfest 2019
The joy of driving happens each time you get behind the wheel of a BMW, but deals like these only happen once in a lifetime. SMC Asia Car Distributors Corporation, the exclusive distributor of BMW automobiles and motorrad in the country is holding Joyfest 2019—where great and exclusive deals await.
February 8, 2019
Toyota Philippines Launches Boldest RAV4 Yet (w/ 17 Photos, Complete Specs)
Toyota Motor Philippines launches the all-new 2019 RAV4—the boldest iteration of Toyota’s iconic compact crossover. Since its introduction onto the global stage, the RAV4 has captured an audience seeking sporty design and performance wrapped in a practical SUV body. The new one is no different and sets to deliver what Toyota says is “the best driving experience.”
Caltex Philippines' New Synthetic Blend Engine Oils Are Priced Like Mineral Oils
Caltex, marketed by Chevron Philippines Inc., (CPI) gives Filipino motorists and a new reason to enjoy driving, whether it be in the city or off road in the countryside. CPI today released its new line of advanced engine oils specially formulated for maximizing engine life while maintaining high power and performance even under the most severe conditions.
Honda Philippines Bring in New CRF250L Off-Road Motorbike
Honda Philippines, Inc. (HPI) has unveiled the new CRF250L—an off-road-centric motorbike that has sportier style upgrades for 2019.
Hyundai Develops Tech That Helps Hearing-Impaired Drivers
Hyundai Motor Group revealed a new innovative technology that assists hearing-impaired drivers.
2020 Subaru Legacy Gets Turbo Power Back
The Chicago Auto Show marks the global debut of the 7th generation Legacy executive sedan which Subaru dubs, “the advanced Legacy in the model’s 30-year history.” It also marks the return to turbo-power—something that was missed in the current-generation model.
1 in 3 Dog-Owning Drivers Are At Risk By Letting Pets Loose in Their Cars
For many people, dogs are a part of the family. But whereas most people wouldn’t dream of allowing their children to travel unrestrained, the same is not true for their pets.
UPDATED: Yes, Philippines: We're Getting the Mazda MX-5 30th Anniversary Edition (w/ 11 Photos)
UPDATE: We have more info on allocation, price, and arrival. Check it here (02/11).
Checkbooks at the ready, Miata fans: Mazda has just dropped the MX-5 30th Anniversary Edition at the Chicago Auto Show and yes, it’s confirmed that Bermaz Auto Philippines, the exclusive distributor of Mazda in the Philippines has gotten some allocation for MX-5 fans locally.
February 7, 2019
Peugeot Philippines Gets into the 0% Interest Deals Game
Fancy a car far from the usual choices? Well, you’re in for a treat as French carmaker Peugeot is now getting into the multi-year zero interest deal, too.
Did Toyota Philippines Just Find a Way to Bring the C-HR into the Market?
For almost two years now, Toyota’s sub-compact C-HR crossover was supposedly being considered for the Philippine market. The plan, likely killed when the new vehicle excise tax went into effect last 2018, looks to be salvageable with the news that Toyota’s now assembling the C-HR in Thailand.
Review: 2019 Subaru Levorg 2.0 GT-S
The death of the turbocharged Forester has left a gaping hole in the hearts of car enthusiasts everywhere. Where now can we get our daily adrenaline fix while still being able to justify to our wives or girlfriends that “it’s practical; it just so happens to be fast too?” Well, don’t fear, because that very same reasoning applies to the 2019 Subaru Levorg 2.0 GT-S. It’s one practical car; it just so happens to be fast too.
Toyota's Vehicle Subscription Service Will Reward Safe Drivers
Toyota and Sumitomo Mitsui Auto Service Company are joining up to form a new company called Kinto. Realizing that as society shifts from conventional car ownership to car usage that can be enjoyed wherever and as needed, Kinto is a unique take in the automotive subscription service.
Subaru Offers Discounts on Brakes, PMS Jobs This Chinese New Year
In celebration of Chinese New Year, Subaru is holding a special program for aftersales service until the end of the month for vehicles both under warranty and those post-warranty.
Chevrolet Says These are the Lucky Car Colors This 2019
Every year, General Motors’ color and trim designers from each region converge at the GM’s Design Center in North America to decide what colors to offer on future vehicles based on customer preferences, supplier insights, and other industry trends. By doing so, GM is able to offer Chevrolet vehicles in a wide range of hues that balances the need for customer appeal across many markets and product differentiation within specific markets and segments.
February 6, 2019
Suzuki Jimny Among Top 10 Finalists for 2019 World Car of the Year
Out of 40 eligible contenders, the 10 finalists for the 2019 World Car of the Year was announced. The jury, made up of 86 international automotive journalists selected the following by secret ballot. Whil the list is populated by European brands, there’s actually one standout: the 2019 Suzuki Jimny.
This Guy's Selling a Set of Bugatti Wheels and Tires for the Price of a Porsche 911
You think the price of the pristine low-mileage 1994 Toyota Supra was insane? Well, for about the same price, you can buy yourself—a used set of wheels and tires from a Bugatti Veyron.
Jaguar Develops Self-Driving Vehicles That Tell Others What They're Going to Do Next
Jaguar Land Rover has developed a system that projects the direction of travel onto the road ahead of self-driving vehicles, to tell other road users what it is going to do next.
More Drivers Use Mobile Phones While Driving Compared to 2014
Despite the well-documented dangers of using a mobile phone while driving, more and more drivers are guilty of “manipulating” their devices while driving—up 57 percent compared to 2014, in fact, according to a survey done by the US-based Insurance Institute for Highway Safety or the IIHS.
Mitsubishi Philippines Donates EVs to Office to the President
Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) stood as witnesses as the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) turned over one i-MiEV (Pure Electric Vehicle) and one Outlander PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to the Office of the President during the signing and turn over ceremony held at the Malacañang Palace.
February 5, 2019
UPDATED: Mazda Teases New Compact SUV (It's the CX-3)
After the debut of the 2019 Mazda3, the next Mazda model to receive the “seventh-generation” or 7G treatment is an all-new Mazda compact SUV and it’ll be shown to the world at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show next month.
Review: 2019 BAIC BJ20 1.5 Turbo Standard
It’s hard to make what the BAIC BJ20 is. Afar, it looks like a large, hulking off-roader, but upon closer inspection, it’s closer in packaging to a compact SUV. It’s also got this strong Jeep vibe going on, even if its innards are based off a soft roader which, in turn, has strong Saab roots. It doesn’t make sense, but you shouldn’t care. It’s time to stop overanalyzing it and treat it as it is: a surprisingly solid crossover.
February 4, 2019
Ford Philippines Slashes Prices of 2019 Explorer
Still haven’t bought a Ford lately? Well, if you’re thinking about one, there’s some great news. Ford is extending discounts on the EcoSport, Explorer, and Everest until February 28, 2019.
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