The 2024 Subaru Forester continued its impressive streak of safety-related accolades by receiving the highest possible rating from the U.S.-based Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) for their latest rear crash prevention test.
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July 22, 2024
The Subaru Forester Is Safe. Even When Going Backward
The 2024 Subaru Forester continued its impressive streak of safety-related accolades by receiving the highest possible rating from the U.S.-based Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) for their latest rear crash prevention test.
June 30, 2024
Toyota Motor PH Recalling Select Hilux GR-S Models For Potential Cracking
Toyota Motor Philippines is announcing a recall on select Hilux GR-S pickup trucks to replace the standard sports bar.
June 7, 2024
Philippine-Bound GWM Tank 500 HEV Gets 5-Star Safety Rating
GWM continues to scale for new heights in vehicle safety as the GWM Tank 500 HEV receives a maximum 5-star safety rating from the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP). Following the previous rating of GWM Tank 300, this enhances GWM’s reputation for having a “five-star family” of vehicles.
May 30, 2024
Honda Has The Safest Car Line-Up With Most 5-Star ASEAN NCAP Rating
Asian Honda Motor Co., Ltd., announced today the winning of prestigious safety-related awards in various categories at the ASEAN NCAP (ASEAN New Car Assessment Program) Grand Prix Awards 2024, which was held in Bangkok, Thailand.
May 27, 2024
Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Scores 5-Star ANCAP Safety Test
Ahead of its Australian market launch, the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro scored a perfect 5-star safety rating from the Australasian New Car Assessment Program or ANCAP. This is the third Chery model to receive the maximum rating following the Omoda 5 and Tiggo 7 Pro.
May 23, 2024
Chery Auto PH Issues Service Inspection Recall For Tiggo 5X Pro SUV
UPDATE: Omoda & Jaecoo issued a statement. See the quote below.
Did Omoda & Jaecoo Philippines just blatantly lie regarding the snapping rear axle issue on its Omoda 5? After assuring us that the issue is limited to just models produced at Omoda (Chery)’s assembly plant in Malaysia, the same issue has now popped up on a different, but related Chery model: the Tiggo 5X Pro.
May 21, 2024
Omoda Philippines: Malaysia Has Resolved Assembly Issues, No Philippine Units Affected
In their second statement in as many days, Omoda and Jaecoo Philippines (O&J Philippines) is saying that none of the upcoming Omoda 5 crossovers headed to the market are affected by the snapping axle issue that’s plagued customers in Malaysia.
May 19, 2024
Omoda & Jaecoo Country Manager Responds To Dealer And Snapping Axle Stories
Omoda 5 Snapping Rear Axle Is Widespread
UPDATE: Read the response of O&J Philippines country manager here.
Vaporware car manufacturer Omoda might have a bit of trouble even before their vehicles start arriving (allegedly) by the second half of 2024. The reason? Rear axles that simply snap off.
May 3, 2024
Department Of Energy Clamps Down On Indoor EV Charger Use, Installation
With EV charging stations now popping up in several public establishments, including condos and shopping malls, the Department of Energy (DOE) is now tightening down on requirements of these chargers, especially DC fast chargers. This is in connection with Department Circular 2023-05-0011.
April 28, 2024
High-Tech Chinese Cars Could Pose Risk If West Philippine Sea Tensions Escalate
Could Chinese cars be used as a “weapon” in case tensions boil over in the West Philippine Sea? That’s the concern pointed out by one UK-based car trading platform.
April 27, 2024
Thanks To EyeSight 4.0, 2024 Subaru Forester Is Only SUV Capable Of Preventing Higher-Speed Collisions
The 2024 Subaru Forester is the only compact SUV to receive the highest possible rating from the U.S.-based Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) in relation to their new, tougher vehicle-to-vehicle front crash prevention test.
April 25, 2024
Subaru Partners With AMD For Next-Generation EyeSight System
Subaru has set a lofty goal of achieving zero fatal road accident in its vehicles, including those involving vulnerable road users by 2030. To that end, they’re partnering with American chip giant AMD for its next-generation EyeSight system.
April 15, 2024
Self-Driving Hyundai Ioniq 5 Passes Driver's License Test
A Hyundai self-driving car (robotaxi) based on the Ioniq 5 has successfully passed a process similar to obtaining a U.S. driver’s license test to convey the safety and trustworthiness of Hyundai’s autonomous driving tech.
April 14, 2024
Honda HR-V: The Sub-Compact SUV Made Safer
Sub-compact SUVs are a dime a dozen nowadays. In fact, apart from those that we already know, there are even more that are entering the category as we speak. Ultimately, this undeniable influx begs the question – is there even a difference anymore between all the brands that are currently on the table? The answer is simple. The difference lie in a dedication to consistently delivering the best product, with an undeniable commitment to innovation that goes with it.
April 12, 2024
Mitsubishi Triton Aces Tough ANCAP Safety Test
The all-new Mitsubishi Triton continues to show its adherence to global safety standard by acing yet another New Car Assessment Program or NCAP test. After getting a 5-star rating at the ASEAN NCAP, Mitsubishi’s next-generation pickup truck managed the same in the more stringent Australasian New Car Assessment Program or ANCAP.
March 23, 2024
Toyota Motor PH Recalls Select Land Cruiser 300, Lexus LX SUVs
Toyota Motor Philippines is announcing a special service campaign for select Land Cruiser 300 and Lexus LX 600 models.
March 14, 2024
Honda Cars PH Announces Recall On 2022 Civic
Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) is conducting a safety recall of 1,025 2022 Honda Civic units to replace the Electric Power Steering Gearbox.
March 7, 2024
Euro NCAP To Dock Points For Overreliance On Touchscreens
The European New Car Assessment Program or Euro NCAP intends to downgrade the safety rating of vehicles which primarily rely on touchscreens instead of buttons.
March 3, 2024
Omoda 5 EV Passes Two Crucial Safety Tests
Leading up to its market launch at the Manila International Auto Show, the Omoda 5 EV has successfully passed two crucial safety tests: water wading and underbody scraping.
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