Volkswagen will start phasing out the manual gearbox by 2023 in Europe with plans to discontinue the stick shift altogether in major markets such as the U.S. and even China by 2030.
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September 1, 2021
Volkswagen To Phase Out Manual Gearbox Starting 2023
Volkswagen will start phasing out the manual gearbox by 2023 in Europe with plans to discontinue the stick shift altogether in major markets such as the U.S. and even China by 2030.
Suzuki To Halt Vitara Production
Suzuki will halt production at its factory in Hungary for two weeks in September due to the global shortage of microchips.
Subaru Shows Off Its Upcoming SUV's High-Tech Interior
It looks like Subaru is keen to put their conservatively-designed (aka bland) interiors behind them. Fittingly, the Japanese carmaker is doing it first on their upcoming all-electric vehicle, the Solterra.
RAM Is Best Ranked Brand In Initial Quality For 2021
RAM and Lexus top the 2021 J.D. Power U.S. Initial Quality Study (IQS) as the highest rated mass market and premium brand respectively.
Isuzu, Arctic Trucks Transform The 2022 D-MAX Into One Serious Off-Roader
Isuzu and long-time collaborator Artic Trucks are at it again, and this time, they’ve weaved their magic onto the all-new 2022 D-MAX.
Honda Cars PH Sold A Race Car For Frontliners
Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) sold the Honda Team Mugen SF13 race car which was on display at the lobby of their Santa Rosa, Laguna office to raise money for the nation’s frontliners.
August 31, 2021
What Went Wrong With Metro Manila?
With San Miguel Corporation (SMC) partnering with Palafox Associates to masterplan its new “aerocity” development in Bulacan, Felino “Jun” Palafox, Jr. outlined what exactly went wrong with the country’s major Central Business Districts or CBDs.
San Miguel, Palafox Outlines Vision For New Manila International Airport
San Miguel Corporation’s (SMC) airport and aerocity project in Bulakan, Bulacan will be a pacesetter for green cities that are both sustainable and equitable, one that aims to address social and environmental concerns that affect even the country’s major financial districts today.
Could The 2022 Chevrolet Blazer MHEV Do Battle With The Geely Okavango?
With the loss of their production hub in Thailand, Chevrolet Philippines is considering 2021 to be a year of rebuilding. True enough, apart from launching the all-new Tracker sub-compact SUV, they’ve also culled half of their line-up.
2022 Subaru Forester Gets High-Tech Headlights, Gesture Controls
Last June, Subaru showed off the 2022 Forester compact SUV two months before its official on-sale date in Japan. Now that it’s at showrooms there, the carmaker has revealed even more details on the changes they’ve made.
Chery Auto PH Launches "Talk To A Pro" Program
Afraid to go out and walk inside a showroom in this pandemic? Chery has you covered. United Asia Automotive Group, Inc. (UAAGI), the official distributor of Chery vehicles in the Philippines, enhances its sales and after-sales capabilities with the launch of its newest digital innovation the ‘Talk To A Pro’ feature, where guests can schedule a zoom meeting available via the website and the mobile app.
Toyota Resumes Operations Of e-Palette Vehicles At Paralympic Games
Toyota is resuming operations of its e-Palette self-driving people mover at the Paralympic Games a couple of days after one of its mobility vehicles hit a visually impaired pedestrian at an intersection in the Athlete’s Village.
Porsche Confirms Malaysian Production To Start In 2022
Porsche has confirmed what reports from early this year were pointing to: the German automaker will start assembly in Malaysia.
Geely's High-Performance Division, Cyan Racing, Just Launched The 265-Horsepower Lynk & Co 03+ Cyan Edition
Lynk & Co, a Chinese-Swedish automobile brand owned by Geely is celebrating its success at the FIA World Touring Car Cup with this special edition Lynk & Co 03+ Cyan Edition.
August 30, 2021
2022 Subaru Levorg, WRX To Pack 290 Horsepower?
It will only be a couple of days before the world sees the all-new 2022 Subaru WRX, but reports continue to trickle in surrounding its wagon derivative, the Levorg.
PMVICs Do Not Conform To Lawful Intent And Purpose Of Clean Air Act
The Coalition of Clean Air Advocates of the Philippines (CCAAP), a multi-sectoral organization composed of environmental advocates and transport groups, shared what they think is behind the Department of Transportation (DOTr)’s messy implementation of the Private Motor Vehicle Inspection Service or PMVIS.
Geely Reveals Updated 2022 Azkarra
Right after updating its sub-compact Coolray, Geely is now doing the same with its compact SUV offering, the Azkarra.
Nissan, Mitsubishi Working On A Mini-EV, Launching In Mid-2022
Nissan has confirmed plans that they are working on an all-new, all-electric mini-vehicle (aka kei car) with Mitsubishi. The new mini-vehicle is slated to hit showrooms by around mid-2022.
August 28, 2021
Toyota's Self-Driving e-Palette Struck A Pedestrian During The 2020 Paralympic Games
In what could be a major publicity blow against fully autonomous vehicles, a Toyota e-Palette struck and injured a Paralympian at the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Athletes’ Village.
2022 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 Arrives Starting At P 769k, Comes With 2 Years Free PMS (w/ Specs)
Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) has officially launched the 2022 Mirage G4. The best-selling sub-compact sedan which boasts class-above features and space now gets a more aggressive and sportier style this time around.
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