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June 6, 2019

Vios Racing Festival Heads to Clark for Round 1 of Toyota Vios Circuit Championship

Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) continues the waku-doki of the Vios Racing Festival by taking the race back to its roots at the Clark International Speedway. Catch the action this weekend as celebrities, car clubs, Toyota owners, and motoring media take it pedal-to-the-metal in two exciting formats: Autocross Challenge and Circuit Championship. Admission is free, and gates open at 9AM of Saturday, June 8.

Toyota and Subaru are going to expand their close cooperation outside the 86/BRZ model with the announcement that they will jointly develop a new platform dedicated to battery electric vehicles (BEVs) for midsize and large passenger vehicles. In addition, they will develop a new compact BEV SUV model for sale under each company’s own brand.

As the worldwide debut of Mazda’s revolutionary Skyactiv-X nears, the carmaker has finally released its official power and fuel economy figures.

AC Industrials, an Ayala Company adds a new automotive brand to its portfolio: Maxus. The commercial vehicle brand with British origins, Maxus finally arrives after its vehicles were spotted doing extensive testing around the country. Initially, they are bringing in the G10 family MPV and the V80 van.

The planned merger of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) with Renault is off after Nissan refused to back the proposal that would have created the third largest carmaker in the world.

2019 Honda CR-Vs Faces Global Recall for Sudden Airbag Deployment

Honda is recalling 137,000 2019 CR-Vs globally for airbags that can suddenly and unexpectedly deploy. The carmaker says there have been six instances of unwarranted airbag inflations leading to three injuries.

If Michelin and Chevrolet had their way, tire punctures will become a thing of the past. After debuting their airless wheel technology as a concept, the French tiremaker is now moving to a real-world testing environment.

Nissan is giving its Navara some “blink and you’ll miss it” upgrades for 2019. The changes, limited to increasing this pickup’s overall performance has already debuted in Europe and should make its way to the rest of the world shortly thereafter.

Jaguar today announced that Ian Callum, Director of Design, is to leave his position at the company after two decades heading up Jaguar Design. Julian Thomson, currently Creative Design Director, has been appointed to the role of Director of Design, effective July 1.

Motul/Autoplus-Cleanfuel Racing Shines in First Leg of 2019 Formula V1

Formula V1 staged its first leg at the Batangas Racing Circuit with a total of 17 cars piloted by the country’s best drivers vying for championship points.

If you rely heavily on Grab to get to and from work, get ready for longer waits and higher surge prices starting Monday, June 10. The ride hailing giant says they’ll be deactivating 20 percent of their active driver partners.

With the launch of the new Aftermarket Premium Ceramic brake pad, Brembo continues to push the boundaries of braking technology. Whether it be for racing in Formula 1, providing solutions for the top automotive manufacturers, or offering affordable replacement brake parts for the everyday driver, Brembo remains the number one name in brakes.

Volvo Cars, a leader in automotive safety, is teaming up with top Swedish sports and safety brand POC for a series of world-first crash tests of bike helmets against cars as part of a groundbreaking new research project that aims to further protect cyclists.

Petron Loyalty Card holders are now getting supercharged with benefits including discounts on brand-new Yokohama tires.

Honda Will Use Cameras Instead of Side Mirrors in Their Production Car

Honda has confirmed that the side camera mirror system, seen on the prototype version of their first-ever all-electric vehicle, the Honda e will be standard when the car enters production. The technology, a first in the compact segment (and Honda) brings benefits in terms of styling, safety, aerodynamics, and refinement.

Noiseless, emissions-free but very powerful: MINI is saying its upcoming all-electric MINI Cooper SE is the future of muscle cars by doing some flamboyant: it towed a Boeing 777F freight aircraft.

Who knew: a heated steering wheel could one day save your life. Jaguar Land Rover is testing that particular system to help keep drivers’ eyes on the road.

Discover unfamiliar places and enjoy every journey in a brand-new Chevrolet as The Covenant Car Company, Inc. (TCCCI), exclusive importer and distributor of Chevrolet automobiles and parts in the country, offers all-in low down payment options on the Chevrolet Colorado, Chevrolet Trailblazer, Chevrolet Trax, Chevrolet Sail, and Chevrolet Spark through its “Find New Adventures” promo.

The Philippine Challenge for a Sustainable Transport Future

Fact: climate change has affected the conditions of most lives on the planet, human and nature alike. It has been proven that, along with other factors, nearly 69 percent of air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions are caused by vehicle usage; modes of transportation that we use every day. While automobiles have made our lives so much more convenient and efficient (traffic, notwithstanding), it has become a detriment to the health and well-being of the planet. Add to that, the Philippines currently ranks 10th in world with the highest number of deaths attributed to air pollution, according to the 2019 State of Global Air report.

Articles about how a couple in a Hyundai Tucson survived getting hit by a giant boulder in Taiwan have begun circulating on Facebook. The boulder, weighing 4 to 5 tons smashed onto the driver’s side of the compact SUV. Based on photos, the impact looked pretty fatal, but luckily both passengers escaped with only minor injuries.

UPDATED: It Looks Like Toyota Philippines Will be Offering the 2020 Supra

UPDATE 2: The 2020 Supra has been teased by Toyota Motor Philippines (6/8).

UPDATE: The original Facebook post has now been taken down, and we have also been requested to do the same (6/2).

It looks like Toyota Motor Philippines is serious about adding a strong dose of sportiness to their line-up. After the 86, it seems the largest carmaker in the country will be introducing its new halo sportscar, the Toyota Supra as well.

Like there was any doubt: the fifth-generation Subaru Forester took home the highest score in the Japan New Car Assessment Program or JNCAP in collision safety performance. The 2019 Forester joins the Subaru XV and the Impreza as two other models underpinned by the Subaru Global Platform to achieve such a feat.

Nissan is powering the UEFA Champions League Final by providing 363 Nissan Leaf vehicles and e-NV200 vans to transport officials and visitors to Madrid, creating a mega-fleet that will cover more than 220,000 all-electric kilometers.

Truck Rebuilders Seek Change in Government Ruling on Emissions Test

The Used Trucks Rebuilders and Importers Association of the Philippines or UTRIP is urging the government to reconsider a DTI-FTEB (Department of Trade and Industry – Fair Trade and Enforcement Bureau) ruling requiring that imported trucks be certified from the country of their origin as Euro 4 before having a Certificate of Authority to Import or CAI issued.

After more than 1.3 million examples produced in its first two generations, BMW is ushering in a new direction for its compact 1 Series: the move to a front-wheel drive platform that promises significantly more interior space without compromising the dynamic sharpness BMW is renowned for.

Ferrari introduces a new chapter in its history with the introduction of the SF90 Stradale—the supercar maker’s first-ever series production plug-in hybrid electric vehicle. The carmaker says this new car is meant to represent a true paradigm shift—one that combines the performance of a V8 engine with not one, not two, but three electric motors. The result? 1,000 horsepower and a power-to-weight ratio of 1.57 kilograms per horsepower.

Nissan Philippines Officially Launches Juke NISMO Edition

Nissan Philippines is giving its Juke sub-compact crossover a dose of sportiness with the availability of the 2019 Juke NISMO Edition.

Foton Motor Philippines took part in the 107th Anniversary celebration of the Land Transportation Office (LTO) by displaying their latest commuter vehicles at the LTO East Avenue, Quezon City.

Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI), the official distributor of Hyundai passenger cars and commercial vehicles in the Philippines bagged the Service Excellence Award for Best Service Operations at the 2019 Hyundai CV Global Service Conference held in Seoul, South Korea.

Good news to all Petron Loyalty Card holders. Get a 5 percent discount on all items (except electronics) by presenting your Petron Loyalty Card at any branch of Blade Auto Center—the largest car accessories chain store in the Philippines.

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June 6, 2019

Vios Racing Festival Heads to Clark for Round 1 of Toyota Vios Circuit Championship

Toyota and Subaru to Jointly Develop A New All-Electric Compact SUV

Mazda Officially Announces Power, Fuel Economy Figures of Skyactiv-X Engine

Ayala Automotive Brings Maxus to Philippine Market with Prices Starting at P 1.190M (w/ Brochure)

Nissan Blocks Fiat Chrysler's Planned Merger with Renault

June 5, 2019

2019 Honda CR-Vs Faces Global Recall for Sudden Airbag Deployment

Chevrolet Will Have Airless Puncture-Free Tires by 2024

Spot the Difference: Nissan Updates Navara for 2019

Jaguar's Award-Winning Designer Leaves Company After 20 Years

June 4, 2019

Motul/Autoplus-Cleanfuel Racing Shines in First Leg of 2019 Formula V1

Grab Philippines to Deactivate 20 Percent of Driver-Partner Force on June 10

Brembo Philippines Launches Premium Ceramic Brake Pads

Volvo Helps Develop World's First Car-Bike Helmet Crash Test

Get Up to 25 Percent Discount on Yokohama Tires with Your Petron Loyalty Card

June 3, 2019

Honda Will Use Cameras Instead of Side Mirrors in Their Production Car

Watch the Power of an Electric Vehicle as it Tows a Boeing 777 Aircraft

Jaguar Land Rover Says Heated Steering Wheels Can Help Save Your Life One Day

Chevrolet Philippines Offers All-In Low Downpayment for as Low as P 48,000

June 2, 2019

The Philippine Challenge for a Sustainable Transport Future

How Did a Hyundai Tucson Survive Getting Smashed by a 5-ton Boulder?

June 1, 2019

UPDATED: It Looks Like Toyota Philippines Will be Offering the 2020 Supra

2019 Subaru Forester Scores Perfect at Japan's Revised Crash Test Protocol

Nissan Electrifies UEFA Champions League Final

May 31, 2019

Truck Rebuilders Seek Change in Government Ruling on Emissions Test

The 2020 BMW 1 Series Goes Front-Wheel Drive

Ferrari SF90 Stradale Ushers New Era for Italian Supercar Maker

May 30, 2019

Nissan Philippines Officially Launches Juke NISMO Edition

Foton PH's Line of Commuter Vehicles to Form Backbone of Revitalized Line-Up

Hyundai Philippines Bags Best in Service Operations for Commercial Vehicles

Petron Loyalty Card Holders Get Discounts at Blade Auto Centers