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March 3, 2022

What's Up With The 2022 Honda Civic's Variant Names?

When Honda launched the all-new 2022 Civic last November, there was something that caught the attention of long-time fans of the brand, and it had nothing to do with the VTEC Turbo engine or the Honda SENSING. Instead, it had to do something with the variant names.

Four hundred. That’s the number of 11th generation Civics Honda Cars Philippines has been able to sell so far since its launch in November. That may not seem like a large number, but putting things into context, that’s about four units a day; not bad for what the Japanese carmaker has recognized as a market reduced to a mere sliver of what it once was during its heyday.

At the global reveal of the next-generation Everest, Ford confirmed that there will be at least three trims for their 7-seater mid-sized SUV: the Sport, Titanium+, and Platinum. Now, it’s been confirmed that there are actually five with the Ambiente and Trend actually being retained for this all-new model.

Summer is just around the corner, and for those planning a road trip with loved ones, you can now do it in a brand-new Mercedes-Benz. Special offers, valid until the end of March gives big cash discounts and exclusive freebies on selected models.

Accessibility to COVID-19 vaccination is not a problem anymore as LRT-1 private operator Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC) brings COVID-19 vaccination to more LRT-1 stations through its Yamaha Monumento and Balintawak Stations. This initiative takes place on the back of the implementation of 100 percent passenger capacity in public transportation under Alert Level 1 in Metro Manila.

The all-new 2022 Lexus NX received a perfect 5-star safety rating at Euro NCAP. The switch over to a brand-new platform for Lexus’s premium compact SUV helped it achieve excellent scores across the battery of tests. It scored 83 percent and 87 percent in Adult Occupancy and Child Occupancy Protection respectively, while 83 percent for Vulnerable Road User Protection and 91 percent for Safety Assist Technologies.

Mazda's Newest Signature Color Will Be A Special Shade Of White

Mazda’s newest special color is a new kind of white. The yet-unnamed shade will make its debut with the first-ever CX-60 on March 8.

During Stellantis’ Dare Forward 2030 strategic plan presentation, Carlos Tavares, chief executive officer (CEO) of Stellantis, revealed images of the first-ever 100 percent battery-electric Jeep SUV, as the brand continues its global initiatives toward the full electrification of its SUV portfolio.

LEGO Technic McLaren F1 Set Now Available In The Philippines For P 11,999

Following its global launch last month, the first-ever Lego Technic Formula 1 set is landing in the Philippines.

WM Philippines (WMPH) was recently appointed exclusive distributorship rights in the Philippines for WM Motor, an emerging provider of electric vehicles in China. WMPH is pioneering the distribution of the first full-play electronic vehicle in the Philippine market from car distributorship & dealership, charging stations, service, and parts.

The first quarter of the year may be coming to an end but the surprises continue for Suzuki Philippines Inc. (SPH). The country’s pioneer compact car distributor recently shared some exciting news to kick off the month of March, announcing its Triple Deal Promo, which runs until March 31, 2022.

Just a day after the variants, prices, and colors of the all-new 2022 Toyota Avanza got leaked, the full specs have now made it to the Internet.

Its official launch is slated at the Manila International Auto Show in April, but if you happen to be at Subaru showrooms, you’ll probably see a glimpse of the 2022 Forester already on display there.

After pulling the wraps off the next-generation Ranger last November and the Ranger Raptor just a few weeks ago, Ford has now done the same with the next-generation 2022 Everest. The mid-sized 7-seater SUV makes its global debut and showcases adventure-ready capability with exceptional comfort and customer-focused technology.

The next-generation Lexus RC sports coupe may be based off the Toyota GR GT3 Concept. This is according to Toyota Racing Development (TRD) president David Wilson in an interview with Car and Driver.

The all-electric Kia EV6 has been named the 2022 European Car of the Year. The innovative all-electric crossover was voted the overall winner by a 61-strong jury consisting of highly respected motoring journalists from 23 European countries.

Just in time for the loosening on COVID-related travel restrictions, MPT Mobility, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation (MPTC) will be launching a new app to manage EasyTrip-related transactions.

Suspected Cyberattack Halts All Toyota Japan Production

Toyota is suspending all factory operations in Japan after a company supplying it with parts was hit with a suspected cyberattack.

Toyota Motor Philippines is reminding its customers, particularly for the Land Cruiser 300 that the company is implementing a “one suggested retail price” policy nationwide. If anyone says otherwise, they’re now opening their hotline to report any pricing concerns.

Isuzu, Hino, and Toyota are joining forces in order to popularize electric buses enroute to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.

Toyota Motor Philippines is officially opening the order books for the all-new 2022 Avanza on March 1, just four months after its global debut in Indonesia. With that, we’re now getting more information about the entry-level 7-seater MPV heading to showrooms.

If you think the just-launched Strada Athlete Black Edition is a bit too rich for your taste, there’s an interesting alternative; thing is, it’s exclusively available through the Autohub Group’s network of Mitsubishi dealerships.

Thanks to the on-going global parts and semi-conductor shortage, getting a vehicle built and delivered in a timely fashion is just as impressive as getting a man to the moon. For one of the 12 humans to have ever walked on the moon and back, getting his brand-new Lincoln Nautilus required some connections within the Ford Motor Company.

The Philippines Is Now One Of China's Biggest Markets For Its Cars

The Philippines is now one of the biggest markets for Chinese made vehicles in the world. This is according to the latest report coming from the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers.

Nissan Bounces Back To Third Place In January 2022 Sales

Philippine new car sales started off sluggishly last January with a 11.2 percent year-on-year decrease compared to 2021 figures.

Geely PH Aims For 4 Percent Market Share By End 2022

Fresh from a 182 percent rise in sales last year, Sojitz G Auto Philippines (SGAP), the exclusive distributor of Geely vehicles in the Philippines will once again push full steam ahead hoping to reach a 4 percent market share by end 2022.

As part of the Autohub Group’s 23rd anniversary in the Philippine automotive industry, the multi-brand dealer group is launching the special Ford F-150 Lariat Apex Limited Edition.

There are so many ways for one car to be called a game-changer—it could be through pricing, specs, package, or a combination of all three. Whatever the case, it’s a game-changer if it has the ability to upend the status quo. Despite entering the largest and most competitive segment in the country, the 2022 Geely Emgrand satisfies that very criterion. It’s a game-changer indeed, and it’s something that will surely put everyone on notice.

Geely is ready to shake up the sub-compact sedan segment with the launch of the 2022 Emgrand. Hoping to repeat the success of the Coolray in the sub-compact SUV segment, the Emgrand brings quality, technology, and contemporary aesthetics to the Philippines’s largest and most competitive market segment by volume.

If you’re considering to buy a brand-new D-Max, Isuzu suggests that you get in line right now.

For the third consecutive year, every Mazda vehicle tested by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) resulted with a Top Safety Pick+ award. This covers the Mazda3 (both hatchback and sedan), CX-30 (lead photo), CX-5, and CX-9.

British-based Morgan is peculiar in that throughout its 113-year history, it’s known for one thing: three-wheeler sportscars. Now, it has unveiled the 2022 Super 3—a ground-up redesign of its icon while still adhering to the brand’s tenets of driving thrills and character.

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