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August 7, 2020

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With stricter quarantine measures re-imposed in parts of the country once again, many will be relying on delivery services for their everyday essential needs. To help ensure the safety of delivery riders, PayMaya is encouraging them to use contactless payments via PayMaya QR in partner merchants, which will also give them additional benefits and rewards as well.

Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. mounted its first-ever online Dealer Conference to honor the achievements of its dealerships. As part of the new normal, the annual recognition event was shared to the 34 dealers nationwide through an online platform.

There’s a shake up atop the management of Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC). The Japanese carmaker announced that Osamu Masuko resigned today as chairman of the board and representative executive officer of MMC due to health reasons.

After a 128-day delay, Nissan Philippines is now announcing that its 370Z sportscar is now available at selected dealers nationwide starting today.

Bowmore Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky and Aston Martin have unveiled their first collaborative creation: the Black Bowmore DB5 1964. With only 25 bottles for sale, this will be an exceptionally rare bottle of single malt whisky.

The Corolla Cross is coming very soon, and with that Toyota Motor Philippines is finally going to devour on a piece of the compact crossover pie. And while spec and pricing details will certainly leak before its launch, let’s talk about one thing: just how sloppy the design is.

Apparently, the Toyota Prius C is Still Around and It Gets the Gazoo Racing Treatment

Pardon me if I sit here, stunned. Apparently, the Toyota Prius c (aka Aqua) is still pretty much a thing in Japan that the carmaker just gave it the trendy Gazoo Racing treatment.

Nissan in the Philippines has enhanced its digital strategy with the introduction of the brand’s first virtual showroom in the Asia & Oceania region, giving customers immersive online access to the current Nissan line-up.

Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) finds ways to keep the country moving forward and with that continues with their Restart Your Journey promo until the end of August.

The 1992 McLaren F1 was something that world had never seen before. And, until Gordon Murray delivered the new T.50, it’s something we never expected to see again. It was a car made completely without compromise, perhaps why it is now one of the most sought-after cars in the world.

When Mazda first released information on their North America-exclusive Mazda3 Turbo, they didn’t give much detail except for the output of its force-fed 2.5-liter Skyactiv-G engine. As it gets closer to its launch States side, the Japanese carmaker has released more info, more photos, and a list of appearance packages they’re making available.

Get Selected Jaguar and Land Rover Models at Zero Percent Interest for 5 Years

All British Cars (ABC), the sole authorized dealership of Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles announces a five-year zero percent interest offer on selected vehicles until the end of August.

If you’re thinking of buying a CTEK battery charger, now would be a good time as the official distributor has brought back their CTEK MXS 5.0 Value Pack. Best of all? You can now get it online via Lazada.

Taking a very different approach compared to typical supercars with their fancy electronics or complicated hybrid or even turbo tech, Gordon Murray is showing off his ground-breaking T.50 in full for the very first time, and naturally from the man behind the McLaren F1, it’s mighty impressive.

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) will now be requiring face shields for everyone taking public transportation starting August 15, 2020.

In a rather unique promo (and one that pretty much sums up the current situation), Chery Auto Philippines is giving away a free UV disinfection lamp for every new vehicle sold until August 31, 2020.

Ford Motor Company today announced that Jim Hackett, who has led the company’s transformation since 2017, plans to retire from the company. Jim Farley has been named the company’s new president and CEO and will join the board of directors, effective October 1.

Geely Auto has announced that its Compact Modular Architecture (CMA) has reached a new sales milestone by hitting 600,000 cumulative sales at the end of July.

Last Call for the Honda Civic RS at Just P 1.276M this August

This August, Honda Cars Philippines is announcing the last call on its “Great Deals, Brighter Tomorrow” promo which sees discounts of up to P 300,000.

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board or LTFRB is urging private companies to use public utility vehicles (PUVs) grounded during the MECQ as company shuttles.

The Department of Transportation and the Land Transportation Office-Philippines (LTO) are fast-tracking the operationalization of private motor vehicle inspection centers (PMVICs) to cater to the vehicle inspection need of owners as requirement for registration.

After previewing it last December alongside the refreshed Land Rover Discovery Sport, Coventry Motors Corporation, the exclusive distributor of the iconic British premium SUV brand joins the rest of Asia in officially welcoming the all-new Defender this August.

The lack of public transportation during the National Capital Region’s shift back to MECQ (Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine) means that motorcycle back riding has now been allowed even if the riders aren’t related.

Isuzu Philippines has quietly upgraded its D-Max LS for the 2020 model year with a new wheel and tire package for better handling.

Kia Philippines is extending its “Worth the Drive Deals” this August and with that offers flexible offers such as cash discounts, low downpayments, low monthly amortization, or zero percent interest.

Toyota celebrates 32 years of operations in the Philippines on a very hopeful note, highlighted by the recent launch of its new 2020 Toyota Vios. As the country starts to recover from the challenges brought about by the coronavirus pandemic, Toyota Motor Philippines Corporation (TMP) renews its partnership with the Filipino people in its pursuit of nation building.

The Covenant Car Company, Inc. (TCCCI), exclusive distributor of MG in the Philippines, received the Five Star Distributor award—the highest recognition among all international MG distributors—at the recent 2020 MG Overseas Dealers and Distributors Conference held online last July 27, 2020. In attendance of the online, cloud-based event were various MG distributors from over eighty (80) countries where MG is available.

2021 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado Joins the 200-Horsepower Club

Toyota’s long-serving Land Cruiser Prado gets an update for 2021 giving it a more powerful engine and added safety features.

Mazda sure had us fooled. After introducing it as their first full electric vehicle (EV), the freestyle doored MX-30 is arriving as a self-charging hybrid for selected market in the next few months.

With several major parts of the Philippines going back to Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine (MECQ) starting tomorrow, the Land Transportation Office (LTO) has issued a new advisory which further extends the registration renewal for vehicles expiring in June, July, and August 2020.

Just when you thought all the stories about the Mazda6 could be told, Mazda Philippines brought in what could be considered as this generation’s, “Mi Ultimo Adios”—the sedan fitted with the 2.5-liter Skyactiv-Turbo engine. While it doesn’t drastically alter the general formula, it does manage to unlock additional miles in the segment’s already most fun-to-drive executive car.

Answering the plea of those in the medical community, the Philippine government has opted to bring back the National Capital Region (NCR), Laguna, Cavite, Rizal, and Bulacan back to Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine or MECQ starting on Tuesday, August 4 to Tuesday, August 18, 2020. With that, it’s best to be reminded with regards to the transportation sector:

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August 7, 2020

Have a Safer Payment Experience with PayMaya

Honda Cars Angeles-Clark is Carmaker's 2019 Dealer of the Year

Mitsubishi Motors Chairman Resigns

After a Lengthy Delay, the 370Z is Finally at Select Nissan PH Showrooms Right Now

This P 3.22 Million Bottle of Whisky is an Aston Martin Collaboration

The 2021 Toyota Corolla Cross is One Sloppy Piece of Design

August 6, 2020

Apparently, the Toyota Prius C is Still Around and It Gets the Gazoo Racing Treatment

In an Asia First, Nissan Philippines Launches Virtual Showroom

Toyota Motor PH is Discounting the Fortuner and Hilux This August

The McLaren F1 is Now Officially Worth P 1 Billion

You Wouldn't Want to Curb These New Optional BBS Wheels for the Mazda3

August 5, 2020

Get Selected Jaguar and Land Rover Models at Zero Percent Interest for 5 Years

Save P 1,085 with This Limited Edition CTEK Car Battery Charger Bundle

Gordon Murray's New T.50 Supercar is Lighter Than a MX-5, But Comes with 663 Horsepower

Face Shield Required on All Forms of Public Transport Starting August 15

Zap Those Germs Away with Chery's Free UV Disinfection Lamp

Former Toyota Man Jim Farley to Head Ford Motor Company Effective October

Geely, Volvo Co-Developed CMA Platform Reaches Sales Milestone

August 4, 2020

Last Call for the Honda Civic RS at Just P 1.276M this August

LTFRB Urges Private Companies to Use Grounded PUVs During MECQ

LTO Still Wants to Implement Automated Motor Vehicle Inspection

Look: The 2020 Land Rover Defender Already Conquered the Jungle Base Off-Road Trail

Under Stricter MECQ, Back Riding Even For Non-Couples is Allowed

Isuzu PH Quietly Upgrades Entry-Level D-Max LS for 2020

Get the Kia Sportage or Sorento This Month with Zero Interest for 5 Years

Toyota Motor PH on Current Economic Situation: This Will Be Our Finest Moment

MG Philippines Recognized as One of the World's Best

August 3, 2020

2021 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado Joins the 200-Horsepower Club

Mazda Introduces a New Engine Called e-Skyactiv-G

LTO Gives Expiring Motor Vehicle Registrations Up to September 30 to Renew

Review: 2020 Mazda6 2.5 Turbo Signature

As NCR Goes Back to MECQ, Here's a Reminder of What It Looks Like for the Transport Sector