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February 18, 2019

Toyota Philippines Launches All-New 2020 Hiace (w/ 37 Photos, Specs)

The first-ever global launch happened in the country as Toyota Motor Philippines unveiled the all-new 2020 Hiace a week after some photos leaked onto the internet. As the world’s largest market for Toyota’s full-sized MPV outside of Japan, sales will start here first before the rest of the world.

Jaguar is about to give its cars more oomph with the introduction of a new 6-cylinder gasoline engine. This new inline-6 engine offers better response and better balance than the outgoing V6 and will make its debut on the Range Rover Sport.

Nissan is adding a dash of color to its Terra 7-seater SUV lineup with the introduction of a new limited-edition color. Meet the Terra in Fiery Red.

The Burgos Circle Car Club, a group of sportscar enthusiasts who gather for cars, coffee, and camaraderie every Sunday in partnership with Bonifacio Global City is organizing the second Sportscar for a Cause this coming Sunday, February 24, 2019 from 7 AM to 11 AM.

BMW M Gives 500+ Horsepower to 2019 X3 and X4

BMW’s performance division, BMW M has succeeded in breaching the 500-horsepower mark in the compact SUV market with the new X3 M and X4 M.

Remember GM entering the e-bike business and even held a global name contest for it last November? Well, today, they’ve formally announced its name: ARĪV. It will go on sale in Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands.

Indonesia is finalizing a new electric vehicle (EV) policy that will likely transform the country into the region’s next production center for EVs, a report published by Reuters said.

Ford is announcing recalls that cover close to 1.6 million units in North America, including one model that’s currently being sold in the Philippine market.

Just a week ago, Jaguar Land Rover infamously made history by handing its parent company, Tata, the worst-ever quarterly loss in Indian corporate history. The Reuters reports says that worries surrounding Brexit and weakening retail sales in China are to blame. A report from Automotive News explores deeper problems at hand: declining quality.

Mazda CX-8 Inches Its Way to ASEAN; Previewed for Malaysian Market

Almost a year and a half since Mazda’s announcement that they’ll be bringing the CX-8 to ASEAN markets, the first concrete steps have finally happened as the 7-seater SUV has been previewed in Malaysia.

Ford Philippines is making its best-selling Ranger more affordable this month thanks to a P 60,000 cash discount valid only this February.

Honda has continued the tease of its first-ever all-electric vehicle, the Urban EV by showing off its dashboard. And we like what we see.

Volkswagen Goes On Tour This February to May 2019

Starting as early as Valentine’s Day this February, up to Labor Day in May, Volkswagen Philippines brings its roster of German-engineered and designed vehicles closer to the Filipino public when it holds tours and exhibits in major malls in Metro Manila.

Toyota Motor Philippines may have been Number 1 in 9 vehicle segments, but there’s one segment that eluded them: the small MPV category. The best-selling vehicle in that category is none other than the Mitsubishi Xpander.

The ASEAN NCAP has released the crash test results of the 2019 Camry and it comes as no surprise that Toyota’s newest executive sedan scored a 5 out of 5 safety rating.

The Philippines’s fastest cars will descend at the Clark International Speedway on March 10, 2019 for the Motul 300V Superfast event.

Japanese aftermarket tuner Wald just got their hands on the 2019 Suzuki Jimny and managed to transform it into one bad-ass SUV.

For buyers who heart is still set on the fourth-generation Forester compact crossover, Subaru is giving people one last chance to snag one before stocks run out. And sweetening the deal even more, starting today until the end of the month, Motor Image Pilipinas is offering special financial deals.

To spread kilig for everyone on Valentines’ day, Grab, has designed several GrabCar vehicles to sport a Valentines-inspired look that’ll delight passengers with free rides.

Owning a brand-new Jaguar or Land Rover has never been this easy. All British Cars, the sole authorized dealership of Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles, parts, and accessories in the Philippines, offers flexible financing schemes for select Jaguar and Land Rover models for the whole month of February. Customers may choose between two financing schemes: a low monthly amortization plan or free monthly amortization for the first few months.

To celebrate the launch of the first-ever 2019 UX, a luxury compact crossover engineered for the city, Lexus partnered with designer John Elliott to create the “Sole of the UX” — custom tires inspired by his John Elliott x Nike AF1 shoe. The tires re-imagine the classic silhouette of Elliott’s sneaker, embodying the spirit of clean, purposeful, and modern design. Tires that, like the crossover itself, are inspired by and designed for the city.

At the end of a hectic day, cosying up to the one you love should be a welcome relief. But for those who share their bed with a “space invader”, precious hours can be lost simply trying to reclaim a fair share of the mattress.

First Drive: 2019 Hyundai Reina 1.4 GL

Normally, there’s not much to say when it comes to basic commuter cars. While you can use all sorts of hyperboles driving the latest exotic supercar or even the newest burly SUV, the same sort of language doesn’t work when you talk about a car that’s designed to be better than taking public transportation. Yet, here is the 2019 Hyundai Reina, and exaggerations aside, it’s the best value sedan money can buy.

Proof that all sportscars look great in British Racing Green, Toyota is releasing this special 86
wearing the iconic motorsports-inspired hue.

Honda Cars Philippines wants you to celebrate Valentines’ by getting the Honda you’ve always wanted at a price that’s been made more affordable. Starting on Valentine’s Day (February 14) up to Sunday, February 17, Honda is giving discounts up to P 80,000 on select models and variants.

Has Hyundai gained the upper hand in the Korean sub-B segment sedan wars? That seems to be the case based on how the Reina is doing against its mechanical twin, the Kia Soluto.

UPDATED: 2020 Mitsubishi ASX Gets the Dynamic Shield Treatment

UPDATE: Mitsubishi released a photo of the interior as well (02/13).

Aside from the Engelberg Tourer Concept, Mitsubishi Motors is using the Geneva Motor Show to show off the 2020 ASX (RVR or Outlander Sport in other markets).

Let’s talk about the Ford EcoSport. When it first came out in 2014, it was a refreshing thing—a sub-compact runabout that fits well in the Manila urban jungle. It was, for all intents and purposes, the automotive equivalent of American Fast Food: tasty, if not particularly high-quality or nutritious. And just whenever the first-ever McDonald’s or if you prefer, Jollibee opens in a small town, people fell in line for this Ford; caught hook, line, and sinker with the promise that it’ll be a Happy Meal on wheels.

Mercedes-Benz hopes you’re still not tired of premium automotive brands giving discounts, because this Valentine’s Day, you could be the “ultimate gentleman” thanks to special deals on Mercedes-Benz sedans, SUVs, vans, and even performance vehicles.

Mazda Philippines has confirmed that some MX-5 units in the country are affected by a recall regarding its Transmission Control Module or TCM.

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February 18, 2019

Toyota Philippines Launches All-New 2020 Hiace (w/ 37 Photos, Specs)

Jaguar Land Rover Debuts New Inline-6 Engine

Nissan Philippines Adds Fiery Red Color to Terra

Second Sports Car for the Cause Gears Up on February 24, 2019

February 17, 2019

BMW M Gives 500+ Horsepower to 2019 X3 and X4

GM Names e-Bikes ARĪV and Costs Starting P 160,000

Indonesia Plans to Become ASEAN Hub for Electric Vehicles

Ford Issues Recall on 2019 Mustang; Are Local Units Affected?

Quality Issues Drive Jaguar Land Rover Sales Down

February 15, 2019

Mazda CX-8 Inches Its Way to ASEAN; Previewed for Malaysian Market

Ford Philippines Offers Discounts of Up to P 60,000 for Ranger

Honda Teases Interior of All-Electric Urban Car

February 14, 2019

Volkswagen Goes On Tour This February to May 2019

Mitsubishi Xpander Rallies to Become Best-Selling MPV in the Philippines

2019 Toyota Camry Scores Perfect at ASEAN NCAP Crash Safety Test

Motul Philippines to Bring Country's Fastest Cars Together at 2019 Superfast Event

Wald Turns Suzuki Jimny Into Aggressive Looking Off-Roader (w/ 13 Photos)

Subaru Philippines Offers Outgoing Forester with 5-Year Interest-Free Financing or Cash Discount

Specially Marked Grab Cars to Offer Free Rides Today

Jaguar and Land Rover Get Flexible Financing Options

This Lexus UX Gets Nike Air Force 1 "Shoes"

Ford May Have a Solution for "Selfish Sleepers" (w/ Video)

February 13, 2019

First Drive: 2019 Hyundai Reina 1.4 GL

British Racing Green Looks Great on Any Sportscar, Even the Toyota 86

Honda Cars Philippines Brings Down Prices of CR-V, Civic, City, BR-V, and Mobilio for a Limited Time

Hyundai Philippines Draws First Blood, Sells 600 Reinas in 2 Days

February 12, 2019

UPDATED: 2020 Mitsubishi ASX Gets the Dynamic Shield Treatment

Review: 2019 Ford EcoSport 1.0 EcoBoost Titanium

Mercedes-Benz is Slashing Off Their Prices This Valentine's Day

Mazda Philippines Recalling Selected MX-5 Models