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August 5, 2019

BMW's Decision to Axe the Z4 May Result in a Future Toyota Supra Engineered by Mazda

With BMW striving to cut its operating expenses, reports coming out suggest that they may be culling some of their niche products.

When Kia Philippines sourced the Soluto from China, it certainly raised some eyebrows. Will the Korean automaker start sourcing more models from there?

Isuzu Breaks Ground in Tagum, Davao del Norte

Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC), the country’s leader in the commercial vehicle segment in the Philippines, is beginning the construction of its new dealership in Tagum, Davao Del Norte in line with the growing demands and expansion efforts of the company.

Caltex, marketed by Chevron Philippines Inc. (CPI), continues to strengthen its presence in the country with the opening of three new service stations in Greater Manila Area. The three latest additions to Caltex’s continuously growing number of service stations are located in Batangas, Laguna and Bulacan all of which are strategic locations as they are well-known local tourist destinations.

Recaro may have some new competition from one unlikely source: Gordon Murray. The mind behind the McLaren F1, and now head of Gordon Murray Design has licensed his lightweight iStream automotive seat which will see production by the first quarter of next year.

This Quezon City-based Parts Shop Will Match the Price of Any Other Online Store

Looking to snag a great deal on everything from Cusco to TOMS parts? Try CarDudes, Inc. where, for a limited time, they’re holding a Price Match Sale on their current inventory parts.

With the rainy season in full swing, the threat of breathing in molds and bacteria from car air conditioning systems is real. Air conditioning systems is a perfect breeding ground for mold and bacteria because it thrives in a moist, humid environment.

After making its Philippine market debut at the Manila International Auto Show last April, Motor Image Pilipinas says that the Subaru XV GT Edition is now ready to roll out from showrooms.

Once again, the Swedish carmaker Volvo, through its official Philippine dealer and distributor, Viking Cars, Incorporated, supports the annual Crayfish Party organized by the Nordic Chamber of Commerce (NordCham) in the Philippines in partnership with Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila. This annual event will be held at the magnificent Sofitel Philippine Plaza with the aim to continue its support for the Chosen Children Foundation.

There's No 2019 Mazda3 Hatchback for the Philippine Market

The wait is almost over: the all-new Mazda3 is slated to arrive sometime this month. This piece of news comes as Mazda Philippines opened up a microsite (link here) where buyers can express interest (reservations and/or test drives) on Mazda’s first next-generation model.

Balanga City, The province of Bataan officially joined the government’s Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP) with the turnover of an initial 15 modernized PUVs from Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) to MetroExpress Connect, Inc. (MCI).

Honda Cars Philippines is continuing its trend of releasing limited edition variants of its best-selling models, and the latest ones to receive the treatment are the Honda City and Jazz.

Ford Philippines is set to launch the New Ford Everest in the country this month. The refreshed model will see enhancements, most notably in its engine and transmission that will improve the ownership experience. It will also carry changes in its exterior, interior, and driver-assist technologies.

San Juan City Suspends Street Pay Parking, Transforms Them Into No Parking Zones

Starting Monday, August 5, there will be less areas where you can park around San Juan City, particularly around Greenhills.

Just three weeks after inaugurating its Metro Clark showroom, Foton continues to show off its dealership expansion with the re-opening of a grander and newly-renovated Cagayan De Oro facility.

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) announced that it had passed the milestone of exporting four million vehicles from Thailand, and held the ceremony at Laem Chabang, Chonburi Province.

With the all-new Defender coming in September, Land Rover is breathing life into the “classic” model that will deliver enhanced performance and on-road agility.

Honda Scores Highest in Sales Satisfaction in the Philippines in 2019

Honda buyers in the Philippines are the most satisfied when it comes to their new car purchase. This is according to the J.D. Power 2019 Philippines Sales Satisfaction Index study. With a score of 832 (out of 1,000), they rank ahead of Mitsubishi (829) and Toyota (823), while at the bottom are Isuzu, Hyundai, and Ford.

The inaugural J.D. Power 2019 Mobility Confidence Index Study shows that consumers aren’t exactly sold on battery-electric vehicles, despite car manufacturers spending billions to bring them to market. Confidence, in a 100-point scale for self-driving vehicle is just at 55 percent.

For a period of 12 days, the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association or JAMA will hold the 46th Tokyo Motor Show 2019. Confirmed to participate are 186 companies from seven countries. The show will not only offer vehicle displays, but will actually enable visitors to see how future mobility will look like, and how it will be integrated into the urban living experience of the not-so-distant future.

MG Philippines embarks on one of its most exciting partnerships to date, as it joins forces with the number one sports media property in Asia and the world’s largest martial arts organization—ONE Championship. The collaboration between MG Philippines and ONE Championship stems from a common desire to provide fans with an experience like no other and is thus punctuated by the “Weekend Crossover” raffle promo—awarding one lucky winner with the prize of a lifetime.

Rally driving is making a comeback thanks to the efforts of the men behind the Philippine Rallycross Series or PHRX.

Will You Consider a Nissan Leaf If All You'll Pay is Just P 50,000 a Month?

Nissan has begun rolling out its all-electric Leaf to markets in Asia, and this should serve as a precursor as to how much it may cost when it arrives here in 2020. It certainly is not cheap, but there might be a way for the Japanese carmaker to make things more palatable for would-be customers.

After reports that 507,000 Volvo cars are at risk due to a potential engine fire, Volvo Cars Philippines has confirmed that several of its models are affected.

Suzuki Philippines Inc. (SPH) closes the first half of 2019 on a high note, posting 14 percent sales growth over the same period last year and climbing to the sixth spot in the local automobile industry ranking and fifth place in the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines Inc. (CAMPI) ranking.

Start the Suzuki Jimny and close your eyes. Without a doubt, you’ll find it as one of the most unrefined vehicles in the market today. Have someone drive you around, and the experience will give you motion sickness. It’s bouncy, unrefined, noisy. You’ll be hard-pressed to think why someone would spend a million bucks on one when you can find some other small SUV that’s a better daily than this. Then you open your eyes and you’re smitten. It’s cute and different. Be warned though, it’s not for everyone.

Volvo Cars reports a record revenue for the first six months of 2019 of SEK 130.1 billion (~ P 698 billion), up from SEK 122.9 billion (~ P 659.44 billion) year-on-year and buoyed by the best first half-year sales performance in the company’s history.

This Purpose-Built Army Vehicle is Made to Look Like a Toyota Hilux

A few months ago, we ran a piece about the so-called “Toyota War.” You can read all the details for yourself here, but if you want the gist: it cemented the Hilux’s reputation as the unnoticed weapon of guerilla warfare. This leads us to the Navistar SOTV-B, a purpose-built military vehicle that happens to look like a previous-generation Hilux.

While the Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines or EVAP supports the City of Manila Mayor Isko Moreno’s drive to clean up and put order to Manila streets and the policy of DOTr (Department of Transportation) and DILG (Department of Interior and Local Government) to ban all tricycles plying national roads, the organization feels that an all-out e-trike ban is not necessarily the solution.

From action scenes, explosions, and Gerald Anderson, Toyota Motor Philippines is now introducing their new ambassadors: the Muhlach family.

Pre-production cars typically live a short, abused life. Used to sign off last-minute tweaks and tuning, and even abused on TV programs (and some blogs) for videos and photographs, they’re sent to the crusher after just a couple of years. That should have been the case with this Kia Stinger, but delays in the required paperwork gave birth to an unlikely project: a one-off track day version.

A new technology that could see tires generate electricity whilst driving is being developed by engineers in Japan. Falken’s parent company, Sumitomo Rubber Industries, together with Professor Hiroshi Tani of Kansai University, have developed the Energy Harvester that takes advantage of the buildup of static electricity, known as frictional charging, to produce power efficiently as the tire turns.

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