April 8, 2020
Can You Imagine the MG ZS Going Rallying?
For those who think the 305-horsepower MG 6 is still too tame, well, how about this 450-horsepower MG ZS then?
Filed Under:
MG ZS,
Motorsports,
News
31 Areas You Shouldn't Forget When Cleaning Your Car
When Luzon entered into Enhanced Community Quarantine last month, we gave tips on which products you can use to clean your interior. For a quick refresher, you can check it out here. Moving forward though, which particular areas should be cleaned?
Lamborghini Teams Up with Supreme for a New Collection
Supercar maker Automobili Lamborghini teams up with Supreme, a skateboarding brand based in New York and the one behind the infamous red-and-white box logo, to release a capsule collection.
Filed Under:
Lamborghini Corporate,
News
Volkswagen PH Gives Free 24/7 Emergency Roadside Assistance During Enhanced Community Quarantine
Volkswagen’s 24/7 Emergency Roadside Assistance (ERA) is ready to serve all VW owners during this period of the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ).
Filed Under:
News,
Service,
Volkswagen Corporate
April 7, 2020
San Miguel Corporation Raises P 877.8 Million in COVID-19 Aid
In an effort to manage the impact of COVID-19, San Miguel Corporation says its efforts have managed to raise P 877.8 million in aid, including a personal donation of P 100 million from its president, Ramon S. Ang.
Filed Under:
COVID-19,
News,
San Miguel Corporate
Subaru, Toyota Releasing "Final Editions" For 86, BRZ
With confirmation that the second-generation 86 and BRZ are coming by mid next year, Toyota and Subaru are readying their own respective final editions of their rear-wheel drive sportscar.
Filed Under:
News,
Sports Car,
Subaru BRZ,
Toyota 86
COVID-19 May Spell the End of the Road for SsangYong Motor
As carmakers struggle with falling sales and halting of production, it’s a matter of time when some end up struggling. The first automaker that may fall victim to COVID-19-related economic slowdown? SsangYong.
Filed Under:
COVID-19,
News,
SsangYong Corporate
April 6, 2020
How A 0.01 Second Difference Resulted in One of the Mazda CX-30's Little Known Trademark Features
One of the more intriguing, but often unmentioned detail in the Mazda CX-30’s design has to do with its turn signal lights. Just as Mazda focused their attention on something as small as car keys, wipers, and doors—starting with their newest model, they’ve done so as well with the blinkers.
Filed Under:
Feature,
Mazda Corporate,
Mazda CX-30,
News,
Technology
Nissan Terra, Navara Production Suspended Until May 3
Nissan announced a temporary adjustment to its Thailand production in response to the continuing COVID-19 outbreak and decreased demand in the automotive market.
Filed Under:
COVID-19,
News,
Nissan Navara,
Nissan Terra
Toyota, Mazda Lets the Kids Get Busy With These Paper Crafts
Looking for something to keep the little ones (or even the adults who are young at heart) occupied during the Enhanced Community Quarantine? Well, why don’t you let them build their very own Toyota or Mazda.
Filed Under:
COVID-19,
Feature,
Mazda Corporate,
News,
Toyota Corporate
Do Hybrid Cars Require Special Care If Not Driven for a Long Time?
With news that the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) may be extended by another 12 to 15 days, one particular group of car owners, those owning gasoline-electric hybrids, may be wondering what will happen to their cars if it they haven’t been used for a long time. Well, Toyota has finally come up with the definitive answer.
Filed Under:
COVID-19,
Feature,
News,
Toyota Corporate
Hino Uses Modern PUVs as COVID-19 Front Liner Shuttles
Free shuttle services for health workers and front liners are now operational in Metro Manila through a partnership with Department of Transportation (DOTr) and Hino Motors Philippines.
Since the implementation of the Enhanced Community Quarantine for Luzon, public transportation has been suspended in the entire Luzon island. To ease the commute of these modern-day heroes, free PUV rides have been made operational daily until from 8AM to 5PM. The commuters only have to present their IDs for proper identification.
Filed Under:
COVID-19,
CSR,
Hino Corporate,
News
April 4, 2020
Petron Wants Value Card Holders to Join Them in Fight Against COVID-19
Petron Corporation through Petron Foundation joins in the country’s collective efforts to help health workers standing at the frontlines of the battle against COVID-19.
Filed Under:
COVID-19,
Fuel,
News,
Petron Corporate
Hyundai PH Finally Announces Warranty Extension
After being silent for half the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) period, Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc., the official distributor of Hyundai vehicles is finally joining the extended warranty bandwagon.
Filed Under:
COVID-19,
Hyundai Corporate,
News,
Service
What Does the Jeep "Trail Rated" Badge Mean?
Today is Jeep 4x4 Day, the annual celebration of the iconic brand, and the freedom of off-road driving that goes with it. In commemoration, Jeep goes behind the brand’s “Trail Rated” badge—a mark reserved for only the most off-road capable models in their line-up.
Filed Under:
Feature,
Jeep Cherokee,
Jeep Compass,
Jeep Wrangler,
News,
Technology
April 3, 2020
TOTAL PH to Provide Free Fuel to Healthcare Workers, Front Liners
In appreciation for the service of healthcare workers and front liners in the fight against COVID-19, selected Total stations across the country will provide free fuel for them.
Mazda is Giving Its Entire Line-Up the 100th Anniversary Treatment
With Mazda celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, everyone was waiting as to what special edition model the carmaker would come out with. Well, we know that right now. And in a (pleasant but unexpected plot twist), the entire line-up is getting the treatment.
Filed Under:
Mazda 2,
Mazda 3,
Mazda 6,
Mazda CX-3,
Mazda CX-30,
Mazda CX-5,
Mazda MX-5,
News
Kia PH to Start Offering Free 24/7 Emergency Roadside Assistance
Kia Philippines shows its support to the Filipino people during this trying period by offering customer assistance programs in line with its Promise to Care slogan.
Filed Under:
Kia Corporate,
News,
Service
More Than 2,000 Healthcare Front Liners Avail of SMC's Toll-Free RFID Stickers
Following a move to waive toll fees for all medical practitioners last week, San Miguel Corporation (SMC) reported that some 2,000 doctors and nurses have already availed of toll-free RFID stickers valid at the STAR tollway, South Luzon Expressway (SLEX), the Skyway system, NAIAX, and the Tarlac-Pangasinan-La Union Expressway (TPLEX).
Filed Under:
COVID-19,
News,
San Miguel Corporate,
Traffic
Mazda Puts KODO Design to Work Even in Their Car Keys
When was the last time you heard a car company talk in detail about their car keys? With the exception perhaps of premium carmakers such as Aston Martin, Pagani, or BMW (with their Display Key), most of the time, they’re simply off the shelf components with little regard to its design.
Filed Under:
Feature,
Mazda 3,
Mazda Corporate,
Mazda CX-30
Ford to Produce 50,000 Ventilators in Next 100 Days
Ford, in collaboration with GE Healthcare, says they will be able to produce 50,000 ventilators within 100 days, and up to 30,000 a month thereafter as needed.
Filed Under:
COVID-19,
Ford Corporate,
News
PilipinasAuto Sends Dongfeng Modern PUVs to Assist Front Liners
Pilipinas Autogroup, Inc. (PilipinasAuto) is one with the nation in its fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, and salutes all health front liners and essential workers who continue to provide selfless service amidst the threat of the coronavirus.
Filed Under:
COVID-19,
CSR,
Dongfeng Corporate,
News
GM Will Engineer, Make Honda's New Electric Vehicles
General Motors and Honda are jointly developing two all-new electric vehicles for Honda, based on GM’s global EV platform and powered by the American carmaker’s proprietary Ultium batteries.
Filed Under:
Chevrolet Corporate,
Electric Vehicles (EV),
Honda Corporate,
News,
Technology
April 2, 2020
Toyota Motor PH's Car Leasing Plans Could Be Kinto
Late last year, Toyota Motor Philippines laid down plans to offer long-term leasing in a bid to solidify its market share. While no details were provided at the time, we just have to look at our neighbor in Thailand to see that Toyota has done just that with a new brand called Kinto.
Filed Under:
News,
Toyota Corporate
15 Audi Movies You Can Binge On During Enhanced Community Quarantine
Well, we’re about halfway through the Enhanced Community Quarantine (hopefully), and if you’ve binged enough of K-Dramas and gone through Crash Landing On You multiple times, Audi’s suggesting a change of pace.
Filed Under:
Audi Corporate,
COVID-19,
News
Hyundai to Setup Innovation Center in Singapore
Hyundai is establishing a Hyundai Mobility Global Innovation Center in Singapore (HMGICs) to accelerate its innovative efforts. With support from the Singapore Economic Development Board, construction will break ground in May with completion expected in the second half of 2022.
Filed Under:
Hyundai Corporate,
News
The MG 6's Celebrating Its 10th Anniversary, So It's Throwing Some Shade at the Honda Civic
MG’s throwing some shade at the Honda Civic. You don’t believe me? Just stare at the header photo, and you’ll see the Civic being overtaken with dirt being kicked up its front bumper by the Chinese carmaker’s “Luxury Internet New Energy Coupe.” If the MG car in question looks familiar it should; we know it better as the MG 6.
Filed Under:
MG 6,
News,
Sports Sedan
Subaru to Halt Japanese Production Until May 1
They held out for as long as they can, but Subaru Corporation has announced that all its plants will shutdown entirely due to supply chain disruptions, and a sharp fall in global demand for new vehicles brought by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Filed Under:
COVID-19,
News,
Subaru Corporate
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