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May 5, 2022

What Is Lexus Driving Signature?


Lexus believes that creating new standards of luxury is not simply a matter of adding more equipment, features, and technologies. The bigger goal is to not only produce progressive luxury that welcomes and cares for the vehicle’s occupants and anticipates their needs–but also make the driver feel perfectly connected to the car.

Remember The Kia Soul? This Is How It Looks Like Now


Under Kia’s previous distributor, they sold this crossover called the Soul. Unapologetically upright and boxy, this sub-compact urban runabout gained a small but loyal following locally who gravitated towards it for its funky looks.

Chevron, AMCHAM Foundation Donates Laptops To Lumad Youth Scholars


Caltex, marketed by Chevron Philippines Inc (CPI) in partnership with the American Chamber Foundation Philippines, Inc. (AMCHAM) recently donated 93 refreshed laptops to various scholars and beneficiaries including the Jesuit Bukidnon Mission.

LRT-1 Starts Trial Runs Of 4th Generation Trains


LRT-1 private operator Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC) has announced the start of dynamic test runs for the brand-new 4th Generation (Gen-4) train sets along its existing line.

Lotus Opens New State-Of-The-Art Production Center


Lotus has officially opened its new sports car manufacturing facility at Hethel in the United Kingdom, naming it in honor of the company’s founder and inspiration.

May 4, 2022

As Buyers Embrace EVs, Can The Power Grid Handle The Additional Load?


Food for thought: more than 60 percent of the electric grid is powered by burning dirty fossil fuels. Using that dirty grid to charge electric vehicles (EV) only adds pollution and greenhouses to the air everyone breathes. Thus, in order to maximize the benefits of switching over to EVs for a pollution-free future, even the charging methods must be taken into account.

Tata Super Ace Now Available With Low Down, Low Amortization


Pilipinas Auto the official distributor of Tata Motors in the Philippines is now offering a combined low down payment and low monthly deals until June 30, 2022 for its Super Ace mini truck.

Subaru BRZ Scores Top Safety Pick+ Award For First-Time Ever


Yet another Subaru has been recognized for its outstanding safety: the all-new 2022 Subaru BRZ. The second-generation rear-wheel drive sportscar has been given a Top Safety Pick+ by the U.S.-based Insurance Institute for Highway Safety or IIHS.

May 3, 2022

Changan PH Now Discounting The CS75 Plus By P 105K


After announcing promotions on its Alsvin sub-compact sedan, Chanan Motor Philippines is now doing the same with the CS75 Plus compact SUV. Until May 15, 2022, it’s available with generous cash discounts, or a menu of financing packages with low down payment or low monthly amortization.

Toyota Motor PH Issues Recall For Select RAV4 HEV And Lexus NX HEV Models


Toyota Motor Philippines is announcing a recall on selected Toyota RAV4 and Lexus NX models due to its brake actuator software.

Save On Selected Goodyear Tires This Summer


Goodyear Philippines is giving you one more reason to upgrade your tires this summer with its Great Summer Deals promo.

Traviz, N-Series Hit 1,000-KM On One Full Tank


Already known for its fuel efficiency, Isuzu Philippines has managed to add two more under its belt as it recorded two outstanding fuel economy figures for its Traviz light-duty truck and its NLR85E truck at its Isuzu One Full Tank Challenge.

May 2, 2022

Richard Gutierrez Uses Method Race Wheels On His Jeep Gladiator


Concept One Wheels, the Official Distributor of Method Race Wheels in the Philippines, showcased the Jeep Gladiator of Richard Gutierrez at the recently concluded 2022 Manila International Auto Show. Richard installed 17-inch Method Race Wheels wrapped with 37-inch Nitto tires on his overland-ready Jeep Gladiator which he regularly takes on off-road trips to go camping with his family.

Could The 2023 Niro Plus Be Kia Philippines' First EV?


Along with a new logo and tagline, Kia Philippines also announced their intention of bringing in all-electric vehicles through “purpose-built vehicles.” At the time, the announcement didn’t carry much in terms of technical detail. However, that’s all changed as Kia officially unveils their “purpose-built vehicle” strategy, and get this, it’s a global initiative after all.

Is Nissan Building a NISMO Version Of The All-New Z Sportscar?


Is Nissan working on a NISMO version of the yet-to-be-launched Nissan Z sportscar? That seems to be the case based on what’s happening over in Japan.

Mazda Announce Production Stoppage Anew


In what seems to be a regular occurrence at this point, Mazda has announced a product stoppage anew at their Japanese factories this May.

Big Discounts, Prizes Await Active Mitsubishi Service Connect Users


Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) has a special treat awaiting its Mitsubishi Service Connect (MSC) users. Until May 31, all registered individuals can get big discounts and win prizes on their next car service just by simply using the brand’s said mobile application.

Changan PH Offers Alsvin With Up To P105K Off This Summer


Changan Motor Philippines is offering its sub-compact sedan, the Alsvin with friendly financing packages this summer. With the Alsvin Summer Promo that runs until May 15, 2022, you get to choose between generous cash discounts or financing packages.

May 1, 2022

Hyundai PH Bolsters PUV Modernization In Sorsogon


Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI), through its authorized dealer Hyundai Trucks and Buses Alabang (HTB Alabang), successfully turned over 15 units of Class 3 HD50S Modern PUVs to the Bulusan Transport Service Cooperative (BULTRASCO) during the group’s Modern PUV launching held last April.

San Miguel Corporation Regularizes 25,000 Workers As It Ends Third-Party Servicing


For hiring and regularizing some 25,000 former workers of its third-party providers, strict compliance with labor laws, and a commitment to help over 70,000 employees in its nationwide network throughout the pandemic, San Miguel Corporation (SMC) was given a special recognition by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) as an exemplary Filipino company, with malasakit for its own people.

Isuzu Philippines Opens Subic Dealership


Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) continues its expansion and modernization efforts with the opening of its newest dealership bearing its new Isuzu Outlet Standardization dealership facility, this time in Subic Bay Freeport Zone, Subic, Zambales.

April 29, 2022

Review: 2022 Toyota Veloz 1.5 V


Filipino families love SUVs. Given the choice between owning an MPV or an SUV, they would immediately gravitate towards the latter. That’s a fact, and it’s one that Toyota Motor Philippines can’t afford to ignore.

2022 Toyota Veloz Is For Filipino Families Seeking Extraordinary Adventures. Prices Start At P 1.185M (w/ Specs)


Whether you’re Team SUV or Team MPV, Toyota Motor Philippines thinks that the all-new 2022 Veloz is the ideal 7-seater for families seeking extraordinary adventures.

Ford Philippines Details 2023 Everest Trims, Colors, And Engines


As the launch of the next-generation Everest (and by extension, the next-generation Ranger) draws near, Ford Philippines is starting to trickle down information to whet the appetite of those looking to buy these two new vehicles.

Geely Cebu Is Now A Fully Operational 3S Dealership Facility


Early last year, Sojitz G Auto Philippines (SGAP) Corporation, the official distributor of Geely Vehicles in the Philippines has expanded its network in the “Queen City of the South” with the opening of its showroom in Cebu. Geely Cebu is Gateway Group of Companies’ first Geely outlet franchise. It is also Gateway Group’s flagship Geely dealership facility.

April 28, 2022

Toyota Details The Work That Went Into The Manual Transmission-Equipped GR Supra For 2023


After confirming it just a couple of weeks back, Toyota has finally released more details about the manual transmission-equipped GR Supra.

2022 BMW 2 Series Keeps Classic Proportions, Rear Wheel Drive For P 3.690M (w/ Specs)


To set a new benchmark for driving pleasure in the country, the all-new BMW 2 Series Coupé has been introduced by the official importer and distributor of BMW in the Philippines, SMC Asia Car Distributors Corp.

BMW Philippines Brings In All-Electric iX For P 6.290M (w/ Specs)


For the first time, SMC Asia Car Distributors Corp., the official importer and distributor of BMW in the Philippines, is making its move towards an electrified future in the country with the launch the BMW iX. The BMW Group’s new technology flagship combines locally emission-free driving pleasure, sporting agility and a compelling operating range with a character profile dedicated squarely to sustainability.

BYD See Sales Surge 63 Percent As EV Demand Rise


BYD, the Chinese electric vehicle and battery maker backed by Warren Buffett, said first-quarter profit surged, buoyed by demand for battery-powered cars as it weathered supply chain kinks from the ongoing semiconductor chip shortage to more expensive raw materials.

The 2023 Nissan Z Is Delayed


It’s hard to believe but after the prototype’s reveal last 2020 and the production version a year after that, the all-new Nissan Z still hasn’t rolled off the production line. Now, the Japanese carmaker has revealed what everyone feared: a launch delay.

April 27, 2022

Chevrolet PH Now Offering Up To P 535K Cash Discount


The Covenant Car Company, Inc. (TCCCI), the exclusive importer and distributor of Chevrolet vehicles and parts in the Philippines, is offering exclusive deals this summer with the On the Brighter Side, Drive a Chevy promo.

The Mazda MX-5 Miata Spec Series Is The Result Of Their Challenging Spirit


After a nearly two-year delay, Mazda Philippines’s dream of having a local one-make race series featuring its venerable MX-5 is happening. It’s a project filled with various delays and setbacks, but just as the Hiroshima-based carmaker showed resilience by re-starting production just four months after the dropping of the atom bomb, the start of the Miata Spec Series is the result of the same challenging spirit.