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October 18, 2016

Scania Offers Sustainable Transport Solutions


With customer profitability as the starting point, Scania wants to be the leading provider of sustainable transport. This means integrating sustainability fully into the business and working with others to tackle impacts, transform our industry and create lasting value.

Review: 2016 Peugeot 308 1.6 Allure Hatchback & 1.6 BlueHDi Allure Station Wagon


When Michael, my Uber driver, noticed where I was heading, he started his small talk with: how do you pronounce “Peugeot”? Eager to impart a bit of automotive trivia, I told him the proper way to say it: “POO-zho” and that if he ever needs a refresher, every dealer has a pronunciation guide stickered on the façade. Then he asked: mura ba yun? Mukha kasi silang mura eh (are they cheap? It’s because they look cheap). At that point, I thought: Ouch! If I were working for Peugeot or owned one, that comment would feel like a knife piercing through my chest. Although I could try reiterating things like how they’re filled with quirky yet intricate details and that they’re made in France and so forth; I’m simply calling on Michael to try out the new 308, be it the hatchback or wagon. Discounting the budget 301 which I abhorred, this is the first mainstream car that lives up to Peugeot’s brand values.

This Peugeot Mill is the Perfect Gift for Car Buffs and Budding Chefs Alike


Here’s a bit of automotive trivia for you folks: Peugeot didn’t start out making cars immediately. Two centuries ago, the Peugeot family grain mill started producing saw blades and in 1840, brought their first coffee mill to market. Thirty four years later, the company produced its first pepper mill, whose mechanism is covered by a lifetime warranty.

Pit the Mitsubishi Montero Sport vs the Competition at This Weekend's Head-to-Head Test Drive


On its sixth leg, Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corp. (MMPC) brings the Montero Sport Head to Head Test Drive Challenge in Taguig City. From October 22 to 23, 2016, MMPC invites everyone to take the opportunity to test drive the all-new Montero Sport and compare it with the competition at the Chateau Road, McKinley West, Taguig.

Honda Digs Deep into Alphabet Soup with New W-RV Crossover


Honda is finding yet more creative ways to append consonants to the “-RV” suffix. Just today, the company has announced yet another addition to its growing global crossover family. Meet the Winsome Runabout Vehicle or W-RV for short.

October 17, 2016

No "Window Hour" Expands in Both Coverage and Duration Starting November 1


We don’t normally cover this kind of news, but since it will affect the way you drive around Metro Manila, we thought it would be prudent to make an exception this time.

100 Percent Maserati, 100 Percent SUV: Levante Lands in the Philippines


Maserati Philippines officially unveiled their first-ever SUV model, the Levante, in the Philippines. With the introduction of the Levante, the Italian marquee is able to access the largest luxury segment in the world: the premium large SUV. Thus, it contributes to the creation of the most complete product line-up in Maserati’s history.

Oktoberfest: BMW Celebrates 100 Years with the BMW Festival (w/ 15 Photos)


The Bonifacio Global City turned into a motorized Bavarian festival worthy of being compared to the Oktoberfest. However, it wasn’t alcohol that was flowing; it was more of the high-octane variety.

October 15, 2016

Of Fast Cars and Race Queens: 30 Images that Prove: Super GT is Awesome


Super GT is Japan’s premier touring car competition featuring heavily-modified production cars (for those designed to be commercially available). With an acronym that stands for “Grand Touring”, these high-performance automobiles are capable of both high-speed and long-distance driving. The cars lining up to compete in the top-class GT500 cars are from the Japanese “Big Three”: Nissan, Toyota, and Honda while domestic and overseas manufacturers go up against each other in the lower GT300 class.

Petron Goes Euro 5 with New Blaze 100 Formulation


After successfully launching a full range of locally-produced Euro 4 fuels almost a year ago, the country’s leading oil company Petron Corporation marked another breakthrough in fuels technology with the introduction of the Blaze 100 Euro 5 – the first Euro 5 standard fuel in the country.

The All-New XC90 is Volvo's Most Awarded SUV


With over 118 awards since its global launch, Volvo’s new XC90 SUV has earned nods and accolades the world over. Coming from different sectors all over the globe, journalists, experts, and automotive enthusiasts all agree that Volvo has indeed come up with the best Volvo to date especially with its award-winning interface, design and engine. Garnering votes as Car of the Year, Best Luxury SUV, and Overall Best in Class, among others, motoring institutions, publications and associations all gave top marks to Volvo’s reincarnation of its world-first 7-seater SUV.

Car Awards Group Starts 2016 Testing for Philippine Car and Truck of the Year


Established in 2004, the Car Awards Group, Inc. (CAGI) is the longest-running organization of motoring journalists in the country today. With a vision of keeping Filipino consumers informed of the best cars for sale in the market, CAGI is now in the process of finding the 2016 Car and Truck of the Year.

Nissan Updates the X-Trail for 2017


After Honda unveiled the all-new 2017 CR-V, Nissan is also updating the X-Trail (well, the US market Rogue) with a bit of styling tweaks that aim to add a bit of dazzle.

October 13, 2016

2017 Honda CR-V: This Is It


Honda is not mincing words: they are ready to take back the compact crossover crown with the launch of the all-new 2017 CR-V. The fifth-generation model boasts of a bolder style, a more premium interior, and the model’s first-ever turbocharged engine. Consider us intrigued.

Isuzu Philippines Offers Discounts, Free Labor on N-Series Truck Parts and Services


To maximize the efficiency of the Number 1 light-duty truck in the country, the Isuzu N-Series truck, Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) is offering substantial discounts on maintenance parts.

Win a Honda BR-V With Pre-Christmas Promo


Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) is inviting you  to the most wonderful deal of the year as Honda offers Low-cash out for City, Mobilio, and HR-V. Now you can drive any of these models for as low as P 25,000 down payment for the City E Limited Edition, P 47,000 for the Mobilio 1.5 E MT and P 66,000 for the HR-V 1.8 E CVT. This offer will run for the whole month of October 2016.

Chevron's Week of Caring Advocates Road Safety Among Children


Students of Makati Elementary School will now be more road safety conscious during their commute thanks to Chevron Philippines Inc. (CPI), marketer of Caltex fuels and lubricants. As part of CPI’s 2016 Week of Caring (WOC) program, CPI employees in partnership with Automobile Association of the Philippines (AAP) conducted a road safety education program with role-playing activities and outdoor games to teach safety in a child-friendly format.

October 12, 2016

Petron is the Official Fuel of Formula 4 SEA Philippine Leg


Oil industry leader Petron Corporation has been tapped as the official fuel of the Philippine Leg of the 2016 Formula 4 South East Asia (F4/SEA) Championship, scheduled to run from October 15-16 at the Clark International Speedway in Pampanga

Volkswagen Philippines to Kick Off Child Safety Campaign in Cebu on October 15


Volkswagen Philippines’ award-winning Child Safety Initiative (CSI) campaign crosses over to the Visayas region after successful runs in Metro Manila and key cities in Luzon.

October 11, 2016

Review: 2016 Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI Highline


It’s hard what to make of the 2016 Volkswagen Golf. Looking at it purely as a car, it’s pretty darn good: timeless looks, peerless build quality, peppy performance, respectable fuel economy—it is by and large, the whole compact car package. But put the window sticker on it—P 1,759,000—and the 1.4 TSI Highline isn’t looking like such a bargain anymore. The price pretty much limits the appeal of Volkswagen’s everyman car. And while Corolla or Civic buyers looking to upgrade won’t be lining up for a Golf any time soon, those willing enough to pay the premium will certainly be in for a treat.

October 10, 2016

Chevrolet Brings In More Advanced, More Capable 2017 Trailblazer to Philippines (w/ Brochure)


After its successful regional launch (our First Drive story here) in Cebu last month, the New 2017 Chevrolet Trailblazer is now officially made available in the country through Chevrolet Philippines – The Covenant Car Company, Inc. (TCCCI), the exclusive importer and distributor of Chevrolet vehicles and parts in the Philippines.

Chevrolet Philippines Introduces 2017 Colorado (w/ Brochure, Video)


Chevrolet Philippines – The Covenant Car Company, Inc. (TCCCI), the exclusive importer and distributor of Chevrolet vehicles and parts in the Philippines, introduces its redesigned and updated pickup truck – the New 2017 Chevrolet Colorado (read our First Drive here).

Ford Philippines Third Quarter 2016 Sales Jump 32 Percent


Ford Philippines today announced its best-ever third quarter performance with retail sales rising 32 percent year-over-year to 8,224 vehicles,driven by continued demand for the EcoSport, Ranger, and Everest.

NISMO Boss Identifies 4 Nissan Vehicles He Wants to Build a Performance Package For


Established in 1984, Nissan Motorsports International Co., Ltd. or NISMO is a fully-owned subsidiary of Nissan that once concentrated solely in the brand’s motorsports activities. Today, not only are they responsible for developing and selling competition cars, engines, and parts, but they have also started developing and selling of full-on Performance Packages, performance parts, and tuning packages.

Suzuki Philippines Kicks Off Online Promo for AFF Suzuki Cup


As preparations for the upcoming AFF Suzuki Cup continue to heat up, with Philippines co-hosting the world-class tournament for the first time, Suzuki Philippines Inc. intensifies the excitement with an online promo that will give football fans a chance to score great prizes. The AFF Suzuki Cup, inaugurated in 1996, is a biennial football tournament organized by the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF). Suzuki has been the title sponsor of the Cup since 2007.

2017 Audi R8 V10 Plus Hits the Philippines (w/ Brochure, Video)


The all-new, second-generation Audi R8 V10 Plus – the fastest, sharpest, and most powerful production Audi of all time – has finally hit local shores. Designed for maximum driving dynamics, the all-new Audi R8 V10 Plus is one of the last supercars to be powered by a naturally-aspirated engine, shunning the forced-induction route in favor of a pure, unadulterated high-revving masterpiece.

October 9, 2016

OMP Meccanica Jump Starter is a Power Bank and Jump Starter Rolled into One


It’s bound to happen—if a power bank can charge smartphones, tablets, and even laptops, why wouldn’t it be able to jumpstart a car? Well, that’s a reality now with the OMP Jump Starter—basically a power bank and jump starter all in one.

What Engine Does the Nissan GT-R Use in Super GT?


Everyone knows that the R35 Nissan GT-R is synonymous with its mind-blowing 3.8-liter VR38DETT twin-turbo V6 engine. Generating 570 horsepower and 633 Nm of torque in its 2017 guise, it eats more expensive super cars for breakfast. And though this engine is powerful and durable enough for motorsports use, did you know that Nissan doesn’t use this engine for its Super GT effort, at least in the top-tier GT500 class?