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December 3, 2021

Nissan Finally Teases 2022 Patrol


UPDATE: The refreshed Nissan Patrol is launching on December 10.

It took three years, but Nissan Philippines is almost ready to launch the updated Patrol. Likely to arrive before the year closes, the 2022 Patrol brings much needed updates to keep it competitive in the lucrative luxury SUV segment.

Mazda Bumps Up Power, Torque In Turbocharged Skyactiv-G Engine For 2022


Mazda is certainly finding ways to unlock more power and torque in their Skyactiv family of engines whether it be diesel (they’ve even come up with a retrofit power boost program) or the normally-aspirated gas. And now, they’ve extended their efforts to the 2.5-liter Skyactiv Turbo gasoline engine as well.

2022 Toyota Corolla Cross Now Boasts Of 197 Horsepower


While ASEAN is getting a taste of a Gazoo-fied Corolla Cross, Toyota is completing the compact crossover’s global presence by introducing it in Europe. This marks the final major market where it has been introduced following the Asia (including the Philippines), Japan, and the US.

No New Products For Jaguar Until 2025?


Say it isn’t so. French news site Le Monde reports that Jaguar might be going into a period of “hibernation” as they prepare to put their Reimagine electrification strategy. This could mean no new products for the premium British brand until 2025.

2022 Lexus RZ To Get Tesla-Like Yoke Steering Wheel, Subaru All-Wheel Drive Tech


Lexus is set to grow its line-up with their first-ever RZ. Teased shrouded in white in these teaser photos, the 2022 Lexus RZ is set to be their newest electrified model.

Subaru PH Slashing Prices Up To P 210K This December


Motor Image Pilipinas, Inc., the exclusive distributor of Subaru vehicles in the Philippines, celebrates the last month of 2021 with year-end deals.

December 2, 2021

Nissan Shows Possibilities Of EV Packaging With Single-Seater Racer Concept


Is Nissan working on their own one-make all-electric single-seater racing series? That could very well be, but for now, they’ve released a proof of concept using the Ariya EV’s powertrain.

4 Reasons Why The Nissan Terra Is Perfect For Adventure-Ready Families


Whether you’re dropping kids off at school or heading out to the beach for the long weekend, the Nissan Terra is the perfect choice for a family car. With its impressive array of features and enhanced capabilities, the next family trip is only limited by your imagination.

Nissan Is Bringing Tech And Know-How From The LEAF To The Moon


Nissan wants to join Toyota in exploring the moon. This as Nissan unveiled their very own lunar rover prototype that they’ve jointly developed with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency or JAXA.

Club Xpander Grows To More Than 2,600 Members As They Celebrate Their Third Anniversary


The country’s premier community of more than 2,600 Mitsubishi Xpander MPV owners celebrates three years of camaraderie, bonding, and unity as Club Xpander Philippines (CXP) commemorates its third year anniversary.

Buy A Mitsubishi Mirage G4 This December, Get A Free Blaupunkt Dashcam


Christmas comes early for buyers of the 2022 Mitsubishi Mirage G4. Customers who purchase any variant of Mitsubishi Motors Philippines’ best-selling sub-compact sedan until December 31, 2021 automatically gets a Blaupunkt 2.1 dashcam.

December 1, 2021

Get The Suzuki Vitara AllGrip With A P 250K Discount This December


Suzuki Philippines (SPH) makes this holiday session merrier as customers eyeing to get their very own Suzuki vehicle are a step closer to their dream with the Four the Win Promo! This is SPH’s last promo offering for 2021 before they welcome 2022 with many more promos and discounts ending the year festively and welcoming the next year with a bang!

MG Philippines Ushers In Holiday Season With Online Christmas Concert


This Christmas, MG Philippines brings the finest OPM acts to the comfort and safety of your home with a special online edition of MG Live! entitled, Salubong: The Christmas Concert, which will be broadcasted online over KTX.ph on December 10 and December 11, 2021. 

The Gazoo-fied Toyota Corolla Cross Makes Its Way To ASEAN


After its debut for the Taiwan market last September, Toyota’s Gazoo-fied Corolla Cross makes its way to ASEAN courtesy of Thailand.

Bridgestone, Michelin To Work Together For The Environment


Bridgestone and Michelin may constantly up each other when it comes to the on-road performance of their tires, but when it comes to caring for the environment, these two fiercely competitive tire makers will be cooperating.

BMW, Audi Drivers Are Most Likely To Be Psychopaths


Research conducted by the British website Scrap Car Comparison has concluded that BMW and Audi owners are more likely to be psychopaths than drivers of other brands.

Hennessey Unveils Plans For A P 150 Million 6-Wheel Drive Hyper Car


Hennessey, the Texas-based hyper car manufacturer and high-performance vehicle creator, has revealed part of its 10-year product plan that will see three all-new ground-up models created over the next decade. The first debut, which follows the Venom F5, will be the world’s first six-wheel-drive, fully electric Hyper-GT – codenamed ‘Project Deep Space’.

Peugeot Honored As 2021's Best Brand Design Language


Peugeot has been honored for its Brand Design Language at the Car Design Award—an initiative of Auto&Design Magazine. The category is given to the car brand which expresses its codes and values through a coherent and attractive product range.

The BMW Concept XM Is A High-Performance SUV With A Grille For A Face


BMW has revealed this: the Concept XM. It’s a concept that previews a series production high-performance SUV set to enter production at the end of next year. It is also the first standalone BMW M model since the mid-engined M1.

Number Coding, Light Truck Ban Starts December 1


Merry Christmas, Metro Manila motorists. Number Coding is back effective today, Wednesday, December 1, 2021.

November 30, 2021

Honda Cars PH Continues Safety Advocacy With "Teen Smart" Program


Honda Cars Philippines Inc. (HCPI) spearheads another batch of ‘Teen Smart’ road safety workshops for senior high school students. Once more, this demonstrates Honda’s commitment to ‘Safety for Everyone’ beyond products and services, but also in initiatives with local communities where Honda operates.

New Car Sales Dropped In October 2021


Automotive sales dropped 9.8 percent in year-on-year in October based on data jointly released by the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines (CAMPI) and the Truck Manufacturers Association (TMA).

Geely PH Opens 22nd Dealership In Isabela Province


Sojitz G Auto Philippines (SGAP) is wrapping up November by opening its 22nd dealership in the Queen Province of the North, Geely Isabela. The newest member of the Geely Network is owned and managed by Motorcentrum Corporation under the Guanzon Group of Companies who are also the owners of Geely Dagupan which opened just last September 2021.

November 29, 2021

Toyota Motor PH Adds Connectivity Features To 2022 Corolla Altis


Toyota Motor Philippines has added some much-requested connectivity features for its compact sedan offering, the Corolla Altis. The updates blew by almost unnoticed (including by us), until we had to check out the model’s full spec sheet.

2022 Subaru BRZ Reportedly Priced At P 2.399M. Sales Start This December?


Motor Image Pilipinas, the exclusive distributor of Subaru vehicles is quietly opening the order books for the all-new 2022 Subaru BRZ.

Nissan To Introduce All-Electric Sportscar, Pickup Truck By 2030


Along with their Ambition 2030 long-term plan, Nissan has introduced a set of concept cars that best embody this new corporate vision.

Number Coding Makes A Comeback Starting This Week


UPDATE: Number Coding takes effect December 1, 2021 (11/30).

The Unified Vehicular Volume Reduction Program (UVVRP) or better known as the “Number Coding” scheme is making a return starting this week.

Mazda Is First Carmaker In The Philippines To Participate In Emissions Offsetting Program


Mazda is the first carmaker in the Philippine to participate in a carbon dioxide (CO2) offsetting program for its fleet thanks to a new collaboration with Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corporation.

Nissan Aims To Electrify 50 Percent Of Its Vehicles Globally By 2030


Nissan unveiled the next step in its transformation plan: Nissan Ambition 2030. It is the company’s new long-term vision that puts the Japanese carmaker on the road to being a sustainable company, driving towards a cleaner, safer, and more inclusive future.

BMW M To Celebrate 50th Anniversary In 2022 With Special Logo, First-Ever Electrified Model


BMW M is marking its 50th anniversary in 2022, and to celebrate half-a-century of performance and racing cars, BMW M vehicles produced from March 2022 will carry a special commemorative emblem.

November 27, 2021

Get Custom Bike Style With Japanese Reliability Thanks To Mutt Motorcycles


The motorcycle industry in the Philippines just got a bit more interesting with the market introduction of a new brand: Mutt Motorcycles. Born in Birmingham in the U.K., Mutt Motorcycles fuses retro-British custom bike style with state-of-the-art Japanese powertrains.

Toyota Just Launched The 2022 Yaris GR Sport


If you weren’t lucky enough to be one of the first batch of GR Yaris buyers, well you’re in luck. Sort of. Because Toyota just decided to launch the Yaris GR Sport.