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September 12, 2017

Mercedes-AMG Allows You to Drive an F1 Car on EDSA

Ever wondered what will happen if you put a modern Formula 1 engine into a road-legal car? Well, wonder no more as Mercedes-AMG is about to give you the chance to live your Lewis Hamilton dreams on EDSA. Though currently a show car, the Mercedes-AMG Project ONE is inching its way to production including its 1,000-horsepower V6 engine, 0-200 km/h time of under 6 seconds, and a 350 km/h top speed.

The SUV-fication of BMW continues as the German automaker pulls the wraps off the Concept X7 iPerformance. The closest indication of BMW’s upcoming production flagship SUV that slots above the X5, the BMW calls it “a whole new take on luxury.” You can also call it fugly.

Subaru Just Made the Legacy More Affordable This September

The Subaru Legacy is perhaps the most underappreciated executive sedan in the market today. Packing a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder Boxer engine (a 3.6-liter 6-cylinder is available) and standard all-wheel drive, it’s big, safe, and plush. It’s also quite spirited if you desire to push it to its limits. Well, now there’s another great reason to consider the Legacy and that has to do with savings. Lots of savings.

Sphero just unveiled their new line up of Star Wars Droids: R2-D2 and BB-9E. This was part of the global unveiling of new Star Wars toys dubbed “Force Friday II”. These toys have been kept in secret for the past few months to avoid any leaks and spoilers for the upcoming Star Wars movie – Episode 8: The Last Jedi. Sphero is the tech-company behind the popular BB-8 app-controlled toy which has sold millions since its launch last 2015.

The official APEC green, electric mobility partner and leading electric vehicle maker EMotors, Inc (EMI) partners with The Net Group (TNG) as EMotors’ latest initiative to tackle pollution and lower our carbon footprint while creating jobs and livelihood that encourages women drivers.

Hino Supports Phil-Nippon Technical College with Product Donations

Hino Motors Philippines expands its CSR program with a donation to the Phil – Nippon Technical College (PNTC).

Maximize available real estate with this space-saving parking technologies available from Emicor. Regarded as the pioneer in car lifts and Smart Parking technology in the country, Emicor’s Double Stackers offer additional parking spaces for your house or building without taking up additional space.

Nissan Philippines Confirms: We Are Bringing in the Urvan A/T

Nissan Philippines, Inc. is finally giving what super-sized Filipino families are looking for: an Urvan with an automatic transmission.

Nissan wants to be known for more than just the cold aircon. That’s the gist of what Daniele Schillaci, Executive Vice-President for Global Marketing and Sales, Zero Emission Vehicle and Battery Business had to say during a media round table that closed the all-new Leaf launch program in Japan. Nissan wants to become a technology leader, a push they’re doing even for the Philippine market.

UPDATED: Ford Confirms High-Performance Ranger Raptor for Asia-Pacific Market (w/ Video)

Update: Ford Philippines managing director, Bertrand Lessard, just confirmed that the Ford Ranger Raptor is heading to the Philippine market (9/19).

The Baja-conquering Ford F-150 Raptor is getting a sibling, and its name is the Ford Ranger Raptor. Ford broke the news today via social media confirming that the company has been busy working on a high-performance version of its Ranger pickup truck. Purpose-built and desert-racing inspired, Ford has confirmed that it’s coming to the Asia-Pacific region next year.

So, after a four-month wait, Motor Image Pilipinas, the exclusive distributor of Subaru in the Philippines has finally pulled the curtains off the 2018 Subaru XV. The compact crossover-cum-hatchback has been a brisk seller for the brand ever since its launch way back in 2012. In fact, market share-wise, it’s been neck-and-neck with its larger sibling, the Forester.

Electric Vehicles or EVs are currently in vogue right now in Japan and in the Western Hemisphere, especially in Europe where several countries have announced plans to ban diesel- (sooner) and gasoline-powered (later) vehicles on the road. That said, Nissan thinks that your next car could very well be an EV.

Give the gift of a healthy and well-conditioned car battery this Christmas with these CTEK bundles. Christmas gift shopping for that car enthusiast special someone starts early since CTEK is offering savings up to 28 percent by bundling popular accessories for its MXS 3.8, MXS 5.0, and CTEK Time-To-Go smart battery chargers.

Ford Philippines today announced a record August performance with retail sales rising 12 percent year-over-year to 3,166 vehicles, driven by the Ranger, Everest, and EcoSport.

Chevrolet Philippines Kicks Off 2017 Motorama

As it pays homage to the rich history of the bowtie brand, The Covenant Car Company, Inc. (TCCCI), exclusive importer and distributor of Chevrolet automobiles and parts in the country, aims to ‘Drive Strong’ on its eighth year in the country through this year’s Chevrolet Motorama.

Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI) remains committed to deliver an outstanding customer experience by introducing a Fast Track Service, An aftersales service program design for today’s fast-paced lifestyle. With Fast Track Service, having Preventive Maintenance Service (PMS) is done in just 30 minutes, that’s faster than a typical lunch break at work.

“The era of Electric Vehicles has come,” boldly declares Hiroto Saikawa, Nissan’s President and Chief Executive Officer as the company pulled the curtains off the all-new, second-generation Leaf. And just as its predecessor changed the perception of market viability for EVs (it has sold over 300,000 units globally making it the best-selling EV), the Leaf aims to embody Nissan’s future. It just so happens it’s an EV.

Porsche Shows Off All-New 2018 Cayenne

Ahead of the Frankfurt International Motor Show, Porsche has showed the all-new, third-generation Cayenne. A highly successful model globally for the Stuttgart-based sportscar maker, this SUV is now made lighter, faster, and more efficient.

September is Ford Global Caring Month and thousands of Ford employees around the world will be venturing out into their communities to make people’s lives better.

United Asia Automotive Group, Inc. (UAAGI), the official distributor of Foton vehicles in the Philippines, continued its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) by donating a customized responder truck last July to Alagang Kapatid Foundation, Inc. (AKFI), the social development of TV5.

The sub-compact car has become the new default family ride. Those who have a million and a half to spare can still go for mid-sized 7-seater SUVs, but the reality is, upwardly mobile Filipinos who once dreamed of owning a Civic or Mazda3 have to settle for their smaller kin. Still, carmakers seem to understand that while these buyers are willing to sacrifice a bit in terms of purchase price, they’re still willing to shell out for great convenience and tech features.

Porsche Pulls Out of Endurance Racing's Top Class; Sets Sights on Formula E

Porsche bids goodbye to the world of top-tier endurance racing as they will be ending their involvement in the LMP1 class of the FIA World Endurance Championship or WEC at the end of this season. That news comes hand-in-hand with the announcement that the storied German sportscar maker shifts its efforts to Formula E. Beginning 2019, Porsche will run a works team in the all-electric series and in fact, they have begun developing their own Formula E racer.

Australians Are Going to Racing the Chevrolet Colorado...On Circuits!

Chevrolet (Holden in Australia) is swapping off-roading and trailing for come race circuit action as they’ve announced their entry into the new Australian-based SuperUtes ECB Series in 2018.

Say goodbye to the Ferrari California T and say hello to its replacement, the Ferrari Portofino. Officially bowing in at the upcoming Frankfurt International Motor Show, this is Ferrari’s newest front-engine V8 grand tourer.

Well, this is one purpose of autonomous cars that we seriously didn’t think of, but hey it’s pizza, so it’s a priority we guess? In the next evolution of man’s apparent laziness, Domino’s and Ford is teaming up to gauge customer reactions when “interacting with a self-driving vehicle as part of the pizza delivery experience.”

9 Do's and Don'ts When Owning a Car with An Automatic

A vast majority of new cars available in the market today are available solely with an automatic transmission. Though it’s made day-to-day driving much easier, it’s also caused a lot of misconceptions to pop up. So separating facts from fiction, here are some 9 Do’s and Don’ts to consider when owning a car with an automatic transmission.

MINI Grows Big: Opens Alabang Showroom, Plans to Expand Product Range

Amidst the uncertainty because of the proposed New Vehicle Excise Tax, British United Automobiles (BUAI), the exclusive distributor of MINI vehicles in the country remains bullish for its Philippine market plans. And with dealership expansion a core part of MINI’s strategy in the country, BUAI formally opened its new pop-up store located in Alabang.

The collaboration between Toyota and Mazda will bear fruit sooner than expected, according to an exclusive report by Nikkei. In the report, the two automakers are said to be jointly developing a new infotainment system based on the open-source Linux operating system.

After ranking the Highest in JD Power’s 2017 After Sales Service Satisfaction Index Study, Honda Cars Philippines (HCPI) has now garnered a double-win for itself. The Japanese carmaker has been ranked First among 11 mass market brands in JD Power’s New-Vehicle Sales Satisfaction Index Study for 2017.

5 Reasons Why a Small Car’s Perfect for the Urban Warrior

Smart cars are ruling the sales charts. Often passed over in favor of larger automobiles, small cars are now in the spotlight because they’re getting sleeker and smarter, fitting the lifestyle of the typical urbanite.

When Honda Cars Philippines launched the 2018 Honda CR-V, the single, most controversial aspect had nothing to do with its styling or number of seats. Keyboard warriors zoomed in quickly at the 1.6-liter i-DTEC engine, or more specifically, why we got different power and torque outputs compared to say, the Thailand version.

Characterized by its sporty design and light-footed handling, the Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class has been well-received by the buying public. Four years after its global debut, Mercedes-Benz is giving it a makeover which aims to bring a breath of fresh air to the premium compact SUV market. And now, the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class has arrived in the Philippines.

After saying that the first batch of their Civic Type R thunder-stealing 2018 WRX and WRX STI would arrive before the end of August, Motor Image Pilipinas has announced that they have arrived. Slated for a public debut at the Subaru Festival next week, we got our hands at the exact variants, specs, and prices for these rally-bred performance sedans.

From new vehicle offerings and dealership expansions to uplifting Philippine sports and collaborating in numerous Corporate Social Responsibility activities (CSR), Foton Philippines has been taking the lead in these endeavors.

Review: 2017 BMW X1 xDrive20d xLine

The moment you lay your eyes on the 2017 X1, you know there’s something not quite right with it. You rub your eyes for a second and stare again: the proportions are out of whack for a BMW. The long hood, short deck associated with the “Ultimate Driving Machine” has been swapped with something that’s stubby and MPV-ish. You pop the hood and see that the engine’s oriented the “wrong way” too—transversely rather than longitudinally. Is BMW mad? Have they lost the plot or is this an April Fool’s prank played several months too late?

Ever Wondered What the Mazda3 Will Look Like in Soul Red Crystal?

With the pending arrival of the all-new Mazda3 (supposedly as soon as the 2017 Tokyo Motor Show in October), Mazda is giving its best-selling Mazda3 (Axela in Japan) one more update that adds a new color and even more safety equipment.

Volkswagen Philippines has made owning your first German car even easier. From now until September 30, 2017, the Polo models are offered at a special discounted price of P 858,000 for the Hatchback and P 800,000 for the sedan. This makes it even more manageable for young, upwardly mobile professionals to experience a German-engineered vehicle.

Your car is your ever-reliable workhorse. Without it, staying on the go and accomplishing tasks is definitely a challenge. Your life also greatly depends on it the moment you take the wheel. It is imperative to give your car the TLC it truly deserves.

Are You Tough Enough for the 2017 Subaru Palm Challenge?

Motor Image Pilipinas is opening the registration to the 2017 Subaru Palm Challenge. The battle of wits and endurance happens on Saturday, September 9 to Sunday, September 10 at the 9th Street, Bonifacio High Street, Taguig City.

JD Power just released their 2017 Seat Quality and Satisfaction Study with some surprising results. According to their survey, if you want the car with the perfect seats? Try the Audi A3.

People often criticize that Audi vehicles are styled more like a Russian Matryoshka Doll in that it’s hard to tell an A3 from an A4 or an Q3 from a Q5. Well, it seems Audi is thinking the same thing since they’re moving to add some visual differentiation through, you guessed it, new badging.

Mitsubishi Philippines to Prove MIVEC Advantage with Montero Sport, Strada Test Drive Tour

After the successful Head-to-Head Test Drive Challenge last year, Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corp. (MMPC) is bringing another test drive activity to the public: the MIVEC Clean Diesel Advantage Test Drive Tour. This time, the test drive activity aims to highlight the unparalleled engine performance of the powerful, yet efficient MIVEC Clean Diesel that’s powering the Montero Sport and Strada. Through this event, MMPC will be able to demonstrate to the public the advantage of the MIVEC clean diesel engine over the other available competitor brands.

MG Philippines Launches Refreshed MG3 Sub-Compact

Morris Garages Philippines just launched an updated version of their sub-compact hatchback, the MG3. Packed with more convenience features, it is aimed at a wide range of customers. More than anything, it offers distinctive British style at an affordable price.

It’s the rainy season once more and because of that, some people would opt to skip the car wash altogether. And while that can save you a couple of bucks right now, it won’t do your car’s paint any good. Neglect will eventually eat into your car’s finish, prematurely dulling its luster and shine. Thankfully, you don’t have to curse each time you drive off the detailers in the rain. Because, you can always DIY or Do-It-Yourself.

Chevrolet Consolidates Operations Across Southeast Asia

General Motors announced it will establish a fully integrated business structure across Southeast Asia to drive greater customer focus, grow Chevrolet sales and improve profitability.

One of the most enduring creative partnerships in the automotive industry reached another milestone. First with the global debut of the Vanquish Zagato Volante, followed by confirmation that not only will the Vanquish Zagato Speedster enter production, but it will be joined by a spectacular Vanquish Zagato Shooting Brake.

Lotus just released their most powerful sportscar ever: the Evora GT430. With a name that’s derived from its supercharged 3.5-liter V6, the 430-horsepower Evora GT30 offers a breathtaking 0-100 km/h time of just 3.7 seconds and a top speed in excess of 300 km/h. Limited to just 60 examples globally, it’s now available for order at Lotus Cars Manila.

The search is over for the 2017 ASEAN Biodiversity Heroes. They came from across the region, each one separated from the other by thousands of miles of land and seas. But a singular purpose binds them all—that of conserving the region’s imperiled web of life.

Motor Image Pilipinas, the exclusive distributor of Subaru in the Philippines is holding its annual Kansha Festival. Celebrating the Japanese Labor Thanksgiving Day, the week-long Kansha Festival offers special discounts on parts, accessories, and labor across all Subaru dealerships nationwide.

Review: 2018 Honda City 1.5 VX Navi

Normally, it’s hard to get excited over a midcycle refresh. Apart from the cosmetic nip and tuck, you cannot expect the driving experience to be any different. This is the sort of predicament that faces the 2018 City, a car so well-received by Honda buyers in the Philippines, that HCPI didn’t actually need to do anything with it and it’ll still sell. But they did. And you know what? The City’s all the better for it.

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