UPDATE: Ford just took down the photo from their Instagram account (12/15).

Saturdays are typically slow when it comes to automotive news, but leave it to Ford Philippines to drop us a very big surprise: the 2019 Ford Everest.

Caltex announced the results of a borescope test conducted in October of this year wherein regular use of its fuels resulted in an engine intake valve cleanliness score of 9.7 out of 10 across Asia, and 9.8 out of 10 in the Philippines.

It’s worked for MINI before, so there’s no harm in trying it for the Nissan GT-R as well. Starting today, Nissan High Performance Center (Nissan Quezon Avenue) is giving all buyers of the GT-R supercar an automatic trip to Japan during the picturesque Cherry Blossom season.

Automotive publication Wards has released its coveted 10 Best Engines list for 2019 and it shows, more than ever, the trend towards electrified powertrains.

A drive revolution celebrates its birthday: 15 years ago, Volkswagen introduced the first dual clutch gearbox (DSG) for large-scale production. More economical and sportier than any automatic gearbox before it, the DSG was deemed the “automatic transmission for the modern age.” The DSG changed the way gears were shifted, particularly in the compact class. To date, more than 26 million Volkswagen owners globally have opted for the dual clutch gearbox.

The Hyundai Motor Group shuffled their management as the company seeks to accelerate change and implement fresh, new ideas amidst weakening sales in the U.S. and China. All in all, 17 top executives were reassigned across the group including both Hyundai Motor Co. and Kia Motors Corporation.

McLaren has announced a long-term partnership with an unlikely mobile phone company: OnePlus. Commemorating their “shared passion for speed,” a new device was unveiled: the OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition.

After using its Pajero to compete in one of the world’s most grueling rallies, Mitsubishi is ready to switch nameplates and use its Eclipse Cross for the 2019 edition.

Aston Martin has been tightlipped about the Valkyrie’s extraordinary powerplant, but now, the carmaker has revealed some tidbits about this Cosworth-developed V12 engine.

Keen to continue expanding its reach in the country in line with its commitment of Total Support to customer needs across the country, Hino Motors Philippines (HMP), the exclusive distributor of Hino trucks and buses in the Philippines, opened a new dealership south of Manila.

In the market for a brand-new Montero Sport, Strada, Mirage, or Mirage G4? Well, now is the right time to buy. Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) is offering their best-sellers with irresistible offers from now until December 29, 2018.

Tick off that dream car on your Christmas list as Mercedes-Benz Philippines offers as much as half a million pesos discount off its midsize luxury SUV, the Mercedes-Benz GLE, for the entire month of December, giving you an all-star treat this Christmas season.

We all knew that the upcoming 2019 Jimny is one great-looking SUV, but now, the experts have concurred. Suzuki announced that its all-new Jimny just won the 2018 Good Design Gold Award in Japan.

Audiophiles, rejoice. Just in time for Christmas, Blaupunkt Philippines is holding a December sale where buyers can save up to P 5,800.

If the P 7-million Nissan GT-R and P 13-million GT-R NISMO are too ordinary for you, then you should consider the ultra-limited-edition GT-R50 by Italdesign. Shown already in prototype form, Nissan has confirmed that they’re now taking orders for the seven-digit supercar.

Ford Philippines announced that November retail sales increased 16 percent from previous month to 1,891 vehicles.

“Simplify, then add lightness.” That was the principle that guided Colin Chapman in founding Lotus Cars. And while Chapman may have only thought of applying that thinking to exotic hand-built sportscars, there’s one commuter car that adheres to this philosophy, and because of that has come out as the best sub-compact hatchback out there: the 2018 Suzuki Swift.

After some teasing, Toyota Motor Philippines formally launches the much-anticipated full model change of its flagship midsize sedan, the all-new 2019 Toyota Camry. Underpinned by Toyota’s New Global Architecture (TNGA), the 2019 Camry exudes extraordinary from all vantage points imaginable: an overhauled exterior geared towards “Sensual-Smart Confidence”, an ergonomic interior which prioritizes both driver and passenger comfort, and an unmatched array of performance and safety features.

Castrol Philippines recently concluded its 2018 Partner for Life program, crowning Cebu-based mechanics from Super Racing Cycle Enterprise as the 2018 Castrol Super Mechanics. Their achievement marks a convincing back-to-back win for mechanics based in the Queen City of the South.

If you’ve been putting off serving your (older) Subaru for the entire year, here’s some good news for your: aftersales discounts.

The best-selling Electric Vehicle in the world, the Nissan Leaf is finally in the ASEAN market. Making its debut at the Thailand International Motor Expo 2018, the Leaf’s arrival to the region fulfills the Japanese carmaker’s promise to bring in their all-electric hatchback within the 2018-2019 Japanese Fiscal Year (April 2018-March 2019).

Continuing its role as a responsible corporate citizen, Ford Philippines, through its Operation Better World, helped build new water facilities to benefit Gawid Kalinga communities while also lending support to farmers affected by Typhoon Ompong with a financial donation.

Tata Motors found itself at the extreme ends of the New Car Assessment Program or NCAP crash safety test for two of its vehicles: the Nexon and the Super Ace.

After coming up with innovative suits that simulate near-term pregnancy and drunk driving, Ford just came up with a new one that highlights one of the biggest dangers affecting motorists, particular young ones today: driving when tired.

After being declared the 2018 European Car of the Year, the first-ever Volvo XC40 adds yet another feather to its cap: the Japan Car of the Year 2018-2019.

UPDATE: Nissan has been charged for making false statements in its annual reports (12/10).

The Carlos Ghosn saga has taken a dramatic new twist as Nissan itself may be charged for financial misconduct.

One of the biggest pains owning a Mazda is their generous use of high-gloss piano black interior accents. While they look good, they seem to scratch very easily. In time, they’ll end up looking more like brushed black accents than high-gloss black ones. Mazda, it seems, has found a possible solution.

Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock this past few months, you may have noticed that Ford employees have started to grace billboards and web ads. Now, we can chuck it to them wanting their 15 minutes of fame, but there’s a bigger reason than that: employee pricing.

After being launched as a single variant last July, Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc., has finally brought in the top-trim Grand Starex variant: the Grand Starex Urban.

Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc., the country’s exclusive distributor of Hyundai cars and trucks unwrapped one of the most sought-after Christmas gifts this year: the all-new 2019 Hyundai Accent.

Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) wants you to pamper your beloved Honda this Christmas season (or maybe, start the new year right) with these special discounts on parts and labor until January 31, 2019.

Taking the lead from Swedish carmaker Volvo, Volkswagen has just announced that it’ll be moving away from the internal combustion engine as early as 2026.

Equipped with world-class technology and customization features, Kymco Philippines expands its product offering with three new scooters: Like 150i ABS, Like 150i with Noodoe technology, and Xciting 300i.

Proving its speed and reliability, Tuason Racing pulled off another dominant win at the Petron x 8 Oras ng Pilipinas last December 1-2 at the Clark International Speedway. The purpose-built race machine finished ahead of the 32-car grid to score back-to-back victories in one of the country’s most prestigious endurance race.

The Volkswagen Santana has been grabbing headlines of late thanks to its extremely affordable price of just P 686,000. But more than just being affordable, the Santana offers 5 benefits that help it stand out of the sub-compact sedan crowd.

Nissan’s admission that its all-new Terra won’t pass US safety standards is greatly exaggerated as their first-ever 7-seater mid-sized SUV successfully scored a perfect 5-star safety rating, the ASEAN New Car Assessment Program or ASEAN NCAP revealed recently.

With interest in classic cars growing every year and values of heritage models at an all-time high, Aston Martin Lagonda has pioneered a bold new plan: to future-proof these increasingly precious machines by creating the world’s first reversible EV powertrain conversion.

Owning, driving, and maintaining an Isuzu commercial vehicle is already a sound business investment in itself, as the world’s foremost manufacturer of diesel-powered engine assures the power, reliability, durability, and fuel efficiency in every vehicle that rolls out of its assembly.

Coming from a high where the Subaru XV was adjudged the “safest car ever made in Japan,” Subaru announced that its all-new Forester has received a similar citation also from the Japan New Car Assessment Program or JNCAP.

Aiming to close the year on a high, Motor Image Pilipinas, the country’s exclusive distributor of Subaru is launching “The Subaru Christmas Special” which extends discounts as much as P 250,000 to would-be buyers (see table below).

Last November 26, 2018, HARI President and CEO Ma. Fe Perez-Agudo, alongside St. Scholastica’s College Manila, launched the Maria Fe Perez-Agudo (MFPA) Center for Leadership Excellence with the MFPA Thought Leadership Forum held at St. Cecilia’s Hall.

After its successful comeback in 2017, Toyota Gazoo World Rally Team successfully cliched the Manufacturer’s crown in the World Rally Championship (WRC). One of their technical partners is PIAA—provider of the rally team’s lighting system for their Yaris WRC race car. Reflecting on their achievement this year, PIAA Philippines’s Aldrich Sacdalan had this to say: “We are proud of this achievement, and it reflects PIAA’s strong partnership with Toyota, and its trust in our lighting systems.”

The Covenant Car Company, Inc. (TCCCI), the exclusive importer and distributor of Chevrolet vehicles and parts in the Philippines, is set on reestablishing its presence in the largest city in Eastern Visayas with the recent groundbreaking ceremony for the new Chevrolet Tacloban dealership.

Hatchback on stilts or low clearance SUV, whatever you think of the 2018 Hyundai Kona’s packaging, one thing’s for sure: it delivers one of the best surprises this year. Competing in the burgeoning sub-compact crossover segment, the Kona comes across as a well-styled, well-executed choice that, at P 1,118,000 is great value for money.

If you’re a motor show regular, you’ll notice by now that Mazda always had the dreariest montage that opens their presentation. It’s filled with old models plus it’s so pixelated it looks like a poorly executed upscale video in today’s 4K world.

Grab, the Philippines’ and Southeast Asia’s leading ride-hailing platform, brings the GrabTaxi service to the Subic Bay Freeport Zone (SBFZ). As the everyday app, Grab continues to expand its operations to reach more Filipinos as it now serves 12 cities in the Philippines.

Okay, admittedly the name could have been sexier, but no matter; there’s a new one-off Ferrari car and the world is all better for it. Called the SP3JC, it’s designed by the Ferrari Styling Centre as a commission by a Ferrari client and collector who wanted an uncompromising roadster.

In a market for a new pickup truck real soon? Well, it looks like there will be a new choice real soon: the 2019 Mitsubishi Strada. After its global unveil last month , Mitsubishi Motors Philippines has just opened a teaser website for its much-awaited new pickup truck.

The US-based Insurance Institute for Highway Safety or IIHS just released their 2018 headlight evaluation and things are looking dim, literally, for owners of the Civic, Fit (our market Jazz), and HR-V. These three Honda models are among the 40 other models tested by the IIHS to score a “poor” when it comes to their headlights.

Following the success of their NISMO Heritage Parts program with the Skyline GT-R R32, Nissan’s performance and motorsports division, NISMO has just announced that they’re expanding the reproduction of parts to include the supercars of the Playstation generation: the Skyline GT-R R33 and R34.