Ferrari is replacing its mid-engined V8 sportscar, the 488 GTB with this: the F8 Tributo. Debuting at the Geneva Motor Show, the Italian sportscar maker says this will be “one of the fastest, most thrilling, and communicative supercars ever.”
March 1, 2019
Ferrari's New V8 Supercar Features a Very F40 Design Twist
Ferrari is replacing its mid-engined V8 sportscar, the 488 GTB with this: the F8 Tributo. Debuting at the Geneva Motor Show, the Italian sportscar maker says this will be “one of the fastest, most thrilling, and communicative supercars ever.”
This P 400,000-Kit Ups the 2019 Ford Mustang's Power to Supercar Levels
It took longer than expected, but now Ford Performance is finally making available the long-awaited supercharger kit for the 2018/2019 Mustang.
Toyota's Making a Hotted Up Corolla Called the Corolla GRMN
Toyota is dead serious about sportifying its line-up that even before the Corolla GR Sport’s had the time to be in the spotlight at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show, the Japanese carmaker has already confirmed that an even hotter version, the Corolla GRMN is in the works.
Ford Cuts Thousands of Jobs, Sells Off Stake in Engine Plant
Ford is quietly reshuffling its business as it continues to struggle in China, the world’s second largest economy. Reuters via The New York Times reports that the American carmaker has begun dismissing thousands of its 20,000 workers due to weak auto sales there.
February 28, 2019
Waze Philippines Recognizes the Unsung Heroes of the Crowd-Sourced App
The Waze community has grown significantly in the Philippines. There are currently 2.85 million active users on the navigation app, of which 30 are map editors.
Opel Did Something It Couldn't Do Under GM
After just a year under Groupe PSA, Opel has achieved something it couldn’t go under General Motors control: turn a profit. The automobile group which also includes Peugeot and Citroen celebrated a “historic” profit at Opel last year of USD 979,000 million compared to a loss of USD 179 million in the last 5 months of 2017 just before GM opted to turn over the brand to Groupe PSA.
GAC Motor Opens First Dealership in Central Luzon
GAC Motor has opened its newest dealership located in San Fernando, Pampanga through Dreamcar Unlimited Automotive Corporation headed by Dr. Jose Chua, Jr.
The Most Desired Supercar by Filipinos? The Audi R8
After showing what brands are most popular around the world, insurance provider Veygo has now revealed which supercar remains desired globally.
Unioil and Lalamove Partner for Partner Perks
February 27, 2019
Honda's First-Ever EV, the Honda e is Cute and Downright Sporty
Honda’s first-ever all-electric vehicle takes one step closer to production. The first-ever Honda e will make its global debut at the Geneva Motor Show in a few weeks’ time as a prototype. And like all other Hondas before it, it’ll stay true to the carmaker’s thrust to deliver a fun-to-drive experience even if it doesn’t have a VTEC engine under the hood.
Jeep is Going Electrified for Future Models
Chrysler is readying its assembly plants in the US in order to produce new Jeep models, among them a three-row SUV, four plug-in hybrid vehicles, and two models to fill in “white space” segments in its line-up.
Peugeot Shows Off 400-Horsepower 508 Sedan Concept
Peugeot is readying a high-performance version of its 508 executive sedan that will, get this, be powered by a combination of a traditional gasoline engine with electric motors for added boost.
Filipino Among Lexus Design 2019 Finalists
Lexus announced the names of the 6 Lexus Design Award finalists for 2019. This year’s finalists employed technology in even more creative ways to spark new ideas and conceptualize transformative solutions that have the power to change lives. Most of the solution concepts below looked to address the challenges of tomorrow today including biodegradable materials, renewable energy sources, and reduction of our carbon footprint.
February 26, 2019
3 Years On, Nissan Philippines Says Some Vehicle Airbags Still Need Replacing
In keeping with its commitment to the safety of its customers, Nissan Philippines Inc. (NPI) urges customers of selected Nissan vehicles to bring in their cars at authorized dealers to have their defective airbags checked and replaced. This reminder comes 3 years after Nissan first discovered that some of their vehicles are affected by the global recall affecting airbags made by Takata.
Mazda Philippines Gets Word on Number of Units Covered by Faulty Valve Springs
Last November, we broke the news that 640,000 Mazda vehicles (230,000 in Japan and 410,000 overseas) equipped with the Skyactiv-D engine are possibly headed for a recall due to faulty valve springs. Three months later, we found out the extent of this recall to Philippine market units.
Vespa Philippines Introduces Limited Edition Notte Models
Vespa Philippines is bringing in the limited-edition Vespa Notte series for those who love attention to detail and meticulous attention to detail.
Isuzu Iloilo is Isuzu Philippines's Dealer of the Year in 2018
Isuzu Philippines Corporation held its 2018 Dealer of the Year Awards (DOYA) last week and Iloilo took home the top honor recognizing their outstanding performance in both sales and aftersales operations.
Lexus Has Now Sold 10 Million Vehicles Globally
Today, Lexus announced its 10 millionth vehicle sold, a landmark achievement that came shortly after a strong 2018 year-end sales performance with Lexus achieving multiple best-ever sales goals around the globe.
Breyton's New Magnetite Forged Wheel Collection is Now Available in the Philippines
oncept One Wheels, the exclusive distributor of Breyton Wheels in the Philippines is announcing the arrival of the German wheel specialist’s new Magnetite Forged Wheel 2019 collection.
Polymetal Gray on the 2019 Mazda3 Plays With Your Eyes (w/ 21 Photos)
The launch of the all-new 2019 Mazda3 at the L.A. Auto Show revealed that Mazda’s going to introduce a new color, Polymetal Gray exclusively for the 5-door hatchback. Despite that though, for the first batch of press shots, Mazda still stuck to their trademark Soul Red Crystal and Machine Gray Metallic. Three months after though, here comes a deluge of Polymetal Gray goodness.
Ford Allows LEGO Builders to Customize a 1967 Mustang with This Kit
A true American hero will soon be screeching into stores with the arrival of the Lego Creator Expert Ford Mustang from March 1.
The 2019 Peugeot 208 is the French Carmaker's First Glimpse of an Electrified Future
Peugeot is showing off its newest sub-compact hatchback, the all-new 208 which is meant to “re-energize” its presence in the small car market. With a choice of gasoline, diesel, and even all-electric drivetrains, this is the first visibile sign of the French carmaker’s direction to electrify their entire vehicle range in 5 years.
Volvo Introduces New "B" Badge; Destined for New Mild Hybrid Line-Up
Volvo has taken a significant step towards its electrification goals with the release of upgraded and newly-developed electrified powertrain options, to be made available across its entire model range going forward.
February 25, 2019
Review: 2019 Ford Ranger Raptor
When Steven Spielberg gave Jurassic Park the popcorn treatment, he may have given an unforgettable role to the T-Rex, but the main villains were, without a doubt, the Raptors. Aggressive, agile, lethal—these are the film’s fearsome predators and at the mere sight of them, is enough to shake Jell-O out of a kid’s hands. Ford and their go-fast division, Ford Performance figured as much too and reckoned that there’s no name more appropriate to strike fear in the pickup truck segment. This is the 2019 Ford Ranger Raptor: the truck that’ll shake the Jell-O out of the hands of every single other pickup in the market.
Chevrolet Philippines Offers Trailblazer Z71 at P98K All-In Low Down
Breakaway from the ordinary and elevate your driving experience as The Covenant Car Company, Inc. (TCCCI), exclusive importer and distributor of Chevrolet automobiles and parts in the country, offers exciting all-in low down payment options on top-of-the-line Chevrolet models and its impressive range of vehicle variants through its new “Beyond the Ordinary” promo.
Service Your Ford, Win a Trip to Bangkok, Thailand
Over 350 Ford customers who have their vehicles serviced at any Ford dealership will have the chance to win prizes, including a trip for 2 to Thailand as grand prize, in the Take it to Ford service promo.
Save on Labor When You Change Oil Using Prestone Motor Oils
Get free labor on your change oil when you bring a minimum of 4-liter G-Tech or 6-liter D-Tech specially-marked Prestone Motor Oils at select Rapide outlets. Cost of oil filter and other incidentals are not included.
February 24, 2019
Is Kia Philippines Going to Launch a Sub-P 900,000 Crossover?
At the Soluto’s official public launch in Cagayan de Oro, Mr. Manny Aligada, President of Kia Philippines dropped more hints as to what model the Korean automaker has in store for their second unboxing event at the Manila International Auto Show in April.
2019 Subaru Forester Scores "Superior" in Pedestrian Crash Prevention as BMW's X1 Flunks Every Single Test
Subaru’s EyeSight driver assist system has proven itself once more as the carmaker’s 2019 Forester scored a “superior” rating for pedestrian crash prevention at the latest test done by the U.S.-based Insurance Institute for Highway Safety or IIHS.
Are These the Prices, Specs, and Colors of the 2019 Suzuki Jimny in the Philippines?
The all-new Jimny is upon us. After initially saying that its availability has been pushed back to the third quarter of the year, Suzuki Philippines is adjusting their time table and now says that the sub-compact SUV is dropping in three weeks’ time (March 8, 2019 to be exact).
For About P 500 More Per Month, The Base Model 2019 Kia Soluto Offers a Lot of Car
A lot of attention is paid on the Kia Soluto’s range-topping EX trim and for very good reason: at P 735,000, it has the features and specs that can shame others in its price segment and even some a bracket higher.
Ayala's Automotive Brands Fuse Sights and Sounds at Art Fair PH 2019
Today is the last day to catch the Art Fair PH 2019 at The Link in Makati City. There, AC Automotive showcases the imaginative ingenuity of Filipino modern artist Ian Carlo Jaucian with a contemporary art focused on sights and sounds.
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