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June 2, 2019

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

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.

PIAA Silicone Wipers is the First Safety Upgrade I Invested In

Wipers aren’t sexy and chances are, when you buy one you won’t be running around in excitement. Despite its important role in improving safety, most wait for a downpour to recognize that their wipers are cracked and tattered, and need changing.

With its new distributor, Sojitz Fuso Philippines, Fuso is now intent on getting a slice of the government’s PUV Modernization program with its very own Modern PUV prototype.

A month after the festive and successful launch of the I Love Isuzu campaign last April, Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) shifts the celebration a bit further south at Isuzu Santa Rosa with its “Open House” concept.

The Brio may have been the main event, but Honda Cars Philippines also presented the refreshed 2019 Civic for a closer look. It serves as our appetizer for a full-on test drive in the next few weeks.

Here's How Much Brand-New Honda Cars Will Cost by July 2019

Today, a dealer circular turned viral because in it, Honda Cars Philippines announced an impending price increase across its entire product line-up this coming July 2019. You can check a copy of the circular below for yourself, but here’s what it has to say:

A wise person once advised not to judge a book by its cover. If you do, it might walk (or in this case, drive) away without having told its story. Such is my experience with the 2019 Suzuki Swift GLX. Admittedly, when I hear the brand, the only model that comes to mind is the Jimny; that is, until now.

From Soul Red Crystal Metallic to Machine Gray Metallic, Mazda has used color to fully express their design. With the arrival of the all-new 2019 Mazda3, the Japanese automaker has done it again and this time, they’ve come up with an entirely new shade called Polymetal Gray Metallic.

Toyota Motor Philippines is celebrating a decade of Prius with a renewed push for its Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) technology which is seen as the first step towards a more sustainable future.

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) has confirmed that they are seeking to merge with Groupe Renault, which if pushes through, will form the third largest automaker in the world.

Nissan’s global operating profit and net income dropped 44.6 percent and 57.3 percent, respectively in fiscal year 2018 indicating that there are tough times ahead for the automaker. Naturally, Nissan CEO Hiroto Saikawa blamed it on who else, but Carlos Ghosn.

MG Philippines Launches Mobile Gadget App

Maintaining an MG is now easier than ever with Mobile Gadget from MG Philippines. The free-to-download app is the latest aftersales complement offered by MG Philippines, and it transforms a user’s smartphone into a one-stop shop for aftersales services and inquiries.

The fifth-generation aka A90 or 2020 Toyota Supra may be nothing more than a BMW Z4 in Japanese garb, but that’s not stopping the folks over at Gazoo Racing from offering their own unique tuner twist.

Ahead of its Philippine market debut on June 6, the Ayala Automotive Group of AC Industrials is leaving no stone unturned as they extensively test their product offerings led by the G10 MPV.

With the Japan market launch of the all-new 2019 Mazda3, we finally now have a solid idea of how much more expensive the revolutionary Skyactiv-X engine is.

Fresh from its worldwide debut at the North American International Auto Show last January, Lexus announces the availability of the RC F sports coupe. Boasting revised styling and improved performance, the RC F could be the best bang for the buck high-performance premium coupe with a suggested retail price of just P 5,928,000.

Subaru Owners Can Now Be Protected From Any Parts and Service Price Increase

Motor Image Pilipinas is launching a new program that makes the maintenance and upkeep of Subaru vehicles more affordable. Called the Subaru Care Maintenance Program, it’s currently on offer at Motor Image Manila dealerships (Greenhills, Manila Bay, C5 Pasig) and will soon roll out to other authorized dealerships nationwide.

The Honda Civic Type R may have lost the front-wheel drive production car record over at the Nurburging, but it looks like tuners may have something a bit more extreme in mind. Meet the rally-ready Civic Type R OveRland.

The Association of Vehicle Importers and Distributors or AVID sold 7,259 units in April 2019, recording its best month so far this year as it grew by 12.1 percent compared to the same month last year.

Volkswagen Philippines Joins Mabuhay Germany 2019

Volkswagen Philippines joins the festive Mabuhay Germany 2019 at the Bonifacio High Street Central on May 25 and 26, 2019.

The Autohub Group expands its market offering with Painthub—a new automotive care facility that specializes in body repairs, restoration, and painting.

At the 21st International Engine and Powertrain of the Year Awards 2019, Ferrari has won again, taking the overall title with its 3.9-liter twin-turbo V8 engine.

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