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January 29, 2019

UPDATED: Is Hyundai Philippines Going to Douse Kia's Party with the Reina?

UPDATE: Check out the launch story and full specs here (01/31).

It looks like Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. or HARI is about to throw a spanner into Kia Philippines’s much-anticipated car launch. Just today, HARI started teasing a new vehicle which will drop in on January 31, 2019—a day after Kia Philippines’s brand re-launch.

Under Ayala, Kia Philippines Aims for 10,000 Unit Sales in 2019

AC Automotive, Ayala Corporation’s automotive business company operating under AC Industrials (ACI), has announced that it will officially re-launch the Kia brand in the Philippines on January 30, 2019. This was formalized during a round table where Kia Philippines President Mr. Manny Aligada laid down the plans for the Korean automotive brand, the distributor of which was taken over by AC Automotive formally last December 5.

The Cleanest Fuel in the Philippines Comes from Caltex

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.

Review: 2018 Volkswagen Santana 1.4 MPI Trendline MT

Six hundred eighty six thousand pesos doesn’t get you much car these days. A second-hand car is possible, but for those who want something new, the choices are limited. You can’t even get an entry-level Kia Rio or Hyundai Accent at those prices, much less something like a Honda City; only the bottom-rung Nissan Almera and Toyota Vios are available, and goodness, they’re pretty much penalty boxes with wheels. But, lo and behold, there’s one new entry that’s pretty much shaken the sub-compact genre and it comes from an unlikely source: Volkswagen. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the 2018 Volkswagen Santana.

Kia Philippines Rolls Back Pricing on Selected Models with "Rollback Throwback" Promo

Columbian Autocar Corporation, the exclusive distributor of Kia vehicles in the Philippines implemented its new pricing inclusive of the new vehicle excise tax scheme last January. With the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion or TRAIN taking effect, its vehicles are up across the board. But there’s a bit of good news.

Kia Philippines Announces Post-TRAIN Prices with One Pleasant Surprise

Kia, through its Philippine distributor Columbian Autocar Corporation (CAC) is the first Korean carmaker to announce their new vehicle prices taking into account the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion or TRAIN Law. Taking effect last Monday, January 15, 2018, prices have, surprisingly, remained stable.

Which Cars Pass the LTFRB's "Strict" Standards for Taxis and TNVSes?

The Land Transportation and Franchising and Regulatory Board or LTFRB just threw the rule book at the Transport Network Companies (Uber and Grab to you and me). In a recent press conference, the government agency responsible for land-based public conveyance is reminding both Uber and Grab that they have to phase out non-compliant TNVses in 90 days. With the Memorandum Circular published last December 2, 2017, that sets a March 2, 2018 deadline.

What Women Want: Women Vote Their 2017 World Car of the Year

With 420 cars in contention, women have voted the Hyundai Ioniq as their World Car of the Year this 2017.

Kia On Tour Heads to Dumaguete Until Tomorrow!

The wheels on Kia’s national roadshow are turning once again as Kia On Tour visits the city of Dumaguete, the capital of the province of Negros Oriental today until tomorrow, August 13, 2017.

2017 Kia Rio Wants to You to Unleash Your Freedom (w/ Specs)

Columbian Autocar Corporation (CAC), the exclusive distributor of Kia in the Philippines brings in the all-new 2017 Rio. The latest in the Korean carmaker’s roster of vibrant, stylish, and dynamic vehicles, the all-new Rio is poised to unleash your “Freedom to Be You” as it hits Kia showrooms starting June.

Kia Takes Special Kids to "Kamp"

Every summer, children from all over the country hit the roads in droves for another memorable vacation. With family, or with friends, the memories formed here will be cherished for years to come.
Unfortunately, not all children are able to enjoy the simple pleasures of the summer vacation.

Discounts Galore on Selected Kia Models

Kia is spreading Christmas cheer with their Regalong Panalo Pampasko promo. As a gift to its fans this holiday season, Kia is offering up major discounts across its line-up.

Kia Lets You Book a Test Drive with Innovative New App

Kia is giving their fans a chance to experience a new and innovative twist to the typical test drive. The high-tech Kia Hands On Drive program limits the influence of sales representatives in the testing stage to let customers have a more engaging driving experience while they test out the cars.

The Philippine Car Price Guide: June-July 2016

Here’s the June-July 2016 edition of The Philippine Car Price Guide. Since there wasn’t much happening in way of car launches, this update focuses more on new variants and price adjustments. Before going further, take note that all Car Models that have links means we’ve driven them. At least you can also use this as a handy guide if you want to keep tabs on our test drives.

BMW (model updates)
Ford EcoSport (price adjustment)
Ford Fiesta (new variants)
Honda Accord
Honda Civic 1.8 E Modulo
Honda Odyssey
Hyundai Accent (price adjustment)
Hyundai Elantra (price adjustment)
Hyundai Starex (price adjustment)
Isuzu (model updates)
Mitsubishi ASX (price adjustment)
Mitsubishi Mirage G4 (price adjustment)
Mitsubishi Montero Sport (price adjustment)
Mitsubishi Pajero (price adjustment)
Nissan NP300 Navara (price adjustment, new variants)
Nissan NV350 Urvan (price adjustment)
Subaru XV (price adjustment)

Philippine Car Price Guide: May 2016

The height of summer brings some of the coolest new cars to hit the Philippine market. In this update of the Philippine Car Price Guide, we have some of the much-awaited new cars making their debut on the list. Also, any vehicle that’s clickable (with a link) brings you to our test drive or first drive of that particular variant. Now neat is that?

Chevrolet Colorado (new variant)
Ford Everest (price increase)
Ford Explorer Sport (price increase)
Great Wall Haval M4
Honda Accord (price increase)
Honda Brio Amaze (new variant)
Honda City (price increase)
Honda Civic
Honda HR-V (price increase)
Honda Jazz (price increase)
Honda Mobilio (price increase)
Honda Odyssey (price increase)
Isuzu mu-X
Kia Soul (new variant)
Mazda6 Skyactiv-D
Mazda CX-5 Skyactiv-D
MINI Cooper Convertible
Suzuki Ertiga
Toyota Wigo (price increase)
Volkswagen Golf
Volkswagen Jetta
Volkswagen Polo

Philippine Car Price Guide: April 2016

The Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) has just ended and with that, it’s time to update The Philippine Car Price Guide. Given the several car launches/previews held at the annual summer motoring show, we’ve included them in this update.

Chevrolet Sail
Chrysler Town&Country (price update)
Dodge (price update)
Ford EcoSport (new variant)
Ford Everest (new variant)
Foton Toplander (new variants)
Honda City 1.5 E Special Edition
Hyundai Accent (2016 model)
Hyundai Elantra (new variant)
Hyundai Eon (new variant)
Hyundai Santa Fe (2016 model)
Hyundai Veloster
Isuzu Crosswind (new variants)
Jeep Wrangler (new variants)
Kia Grand Carnival (price update)
Kia Sportage
Mazda2 (new variant)
MINI Cooper Clubman
Mitsubishi Mirage (2016 model)
Mitsubishi Lancer EX (2016 model)
SsangYong Korando
SsangYong Tivoli
SsangYong Rodius
Subaru Forester (2016 model)
Suzuki Ciaz

Philippine Car Price Guide: February-March 2016

Obviously, this update is a tad late for February. Of course, there’s good reason for it: we had to wait for Toyota to drop the Innova bombshell. Aside from the MPV everyone seems to love, here are the other updates for this month’s Philippine Car Price Guide.

Aston Martin – NEW ENTRY
BYD – Price Update
Ford Explorer – NEW ENTRY
Honda Pilot – NEW ENTRY
Hyundai Elantra – NEW ENTRY
Kia Grand Carnival (11-Seater) – NEW ENTRY
Mahindra – NEW ENTRY
Mazda2 1.5 S – NEW ENTRY
Mazda3 – Price Update
Toyota Innova – NEW ENTRY

Philippine Car Price Guide: January 2016

Happy New Year and welcome to the first edition of the Philippine Car Price Guide for 2016. In this update, we’ve got some new and notable entries including two of the most awaited vehicles this year. Anyway, here are the updated entries:

Audi Q7
Ford Fiesta (price update)
Ford Mustang (price update)
Ford Ranger (price update)
Honda Brio (new variants)
Honda Brio Amaze (new variants)
Honda Civic (price update)
Honda CR-Z
Honda Mobilio (new variants)
Hyundai Grand Santa Fe (price update)
Hyundai Tucson (new variants)
Mazda2 (new variants)
Mazda3 (price update)
Mitsubishi ASX (price update)
Mitsubishi Montero Sport
Subaru Levorg
Suzuki Swift (price update and new variant)
Toyota Avanza (price update)
Toyota Fortuner
Toyota Hiace (price update)
Toyota Land Cruiser (price update)

Philippine Car Price Guide November-December 2015

The final Philippine Car Price Guide for 2015 is now out. We apologize for the delays for this edition, but we’re packing it all here—in the last update of the year. Here’s the list of updated or new entries that spans from October to December of this year.

Audi TT
Chevrolet Trax
Ford Explorer Sport
Ford Focus 1.5 EcoBoost
Honda Legend
Hyundai Accent 1.6 DCT
Hyundai Azera (price update)
Isuzu D-MAX 3.0 VGS
Isuzu mu-X 3.0 VGS
Lexus LX 570
Lexus RX 350
Lexus RX 450h
Mercedes-AMG GT
Mercedes-AMG GLA 45
Nissan Almera
Peugeot 308
Subaru Outback 2.5i-S
Tata Super Ace
Volkswagen Passat

Philippine Car Price Guide: September-October 2015

We sort of missed the September 2015 update for the Philippine Car Price Guide. Still, don’t panic since here’s the October 2015 edition. In this update, we’re highlighting the following:

Chevrolet Trax
Foton Gratour
Foton Toano
Foton Toplander
Haima S5
Hyundai i20 Cross Sport
Hyundai Tucson
Mitsubishi Mirage Special Edition
Nissan Juke
Nissan NP300 Navara (price increase)
Nissan NV350 Urvan (price increase)
Nissan Patrol Royale (price decrease)
Toyota Avanza
Toyota Land Cruiser 200

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