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December 11, 2017

Same Stock Mazda2 Races Two 8-Hour Endurance Races

The same stock Mazda2 hatchback which completed 160 laps and won the Manufacturer’s Class in last year’s 8-hour Philippine Endurance Challenge race, logged in another 163 laps to take home sixth place in the FM3 class in the 8-Oras ng Pilipinas circuit racing endurance race held at the Clark International Speedway this year.

Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corp. (MMPC) has recently turned over a fleet of Fuso trucks to MetroPac Movers Inc. (MMI), one of the biggest cargo transport and logistics companies in the country today.

Jeep has just unveiled the all-new 2018 Wrangler, a thoroughly modern off-roader that stays true to its roots. It features advanced engine options, safety features, and convenience technology.

Classic Ford Mustangs destined for the scrap yard have found new life thanks to the passion of two enthusiasts who had the idea to transform them into unique wristwatches.

PNP Takes Delivery of 40 Mitsubishi Montero Sport Patrol Vehicles

Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) announced that 40 brand-new Mitsubishi Montero Sport vehicles have been delivered from Japanese Government to the Philippine National Police (PNP).

Ford Philippines announced a record performance for the month of November with retail sales rising 13 percent from a year ago to 3,408 vehicles on the back of continuing strong demand for EcoSport, Everest and Ranger.

Ferrari may have the Enzo, but now McLaren has the Senna. Designed, engineered, and developed to be the ultimate McLaren “track-concentrated car for the road”, the Senna sits as McLaren’s newest flagship supercar; the next offering in the brand’s Ultimate Series next to the P1.

LTO: We're Going to Release Your Plates by March 2018

In a press statement, the Land Transportation Office (LTO) says that the release of new plate numbers will commence by March 2018.

Demonstrating eight years of shared commitment and solid partnership, Philippine Seven Corporation (PSC), the exclusive licensor of global convenience store chain giant 7-Eleven, and Chevron Philippines, Inc. (CPI), the marketer of the Caltex fuel brand, celebrated the recent landmark opening of the 100th 7-Eleven-Caltex store at the Aseana Square along Macapagal Avenue in Pasay City.

Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI), the official distributor of Hyundai passenger cars and commercial vehicles the Philippines, announced the launch of its P 100-million fund to rehabilitate Marawi City.

In anticipation for the release of the newest Star Wars movie, The Last Jedi, Nissan unveiled not one, not two, but 7 themed cars that take inspiration from the different characters and crafts in the upcoming space fantasy saga.

Will It Fit? Vans vs Mall Parking Vertical Clearances

So you’re heading out to the mall for some last-minute Christmas shopping. Oh, and you also happen to buy a brand-spanking new van too. The plan seems airtight until you realize: that tall-roof van of yours may not fit into the mall’s basement parking.

Nissan Philippines is Setting Sights on Grandia LXV with Urvan Premium S (w/ 9 Photos)

By launching the Urvan Premium (in both manual and automatic guise), Nissan Philippines finally has a wide-body, tall-roof van that can compete with the Hiace GL Grandia and Foton View Traveller. It afforded more luxury and space especially to private owners who may have found the NV350 Urvan a bit too cramped.

Luis Gono, the country’s first Toyota Vios Cup champion and ace drift racer racked up another milestone as he led his team to clinch the overall championship at the 2017 8 Oras ng Pilipinas endurance race held at the Clark International Speedway.

Castrol Philippines recently concluded its 2017 Partner for Life Program at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City, awarding Cebu-based mechanics from Drakes Motor Parts as the 2017 Castrol Mechanics of the Year.

Suzuki Philippines (SPH) marks yet another milestone with the opening of a new dealership in Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental. The expansion down south is part of the company’s objective to increase its presence nationwide.

Pilipinas Taj Autogroup, Inc. (PTAJ), the exclusive distributor Tata Motors, turned over eleven (11) units of Ace utility vehicle to the City of San Fernando, La Union last November.

Now, the Mazda CX-5's Front Grille is Made from Plants

There’s yet another reason to love the Mazda CX-5’s nose: it’s environmentally-friendly. The Japanese carmaker has recently announced a breakthrough in using bio-engineered plastic for large exterior parts and will subsequently use this technology beginning with the CX-5’s front grille.

Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. is urging its customers to take part in the voluntary safety recall of selected City, Jazz, Civic, CR-V, Accord, and Pilot vehicles (partial list here, here, and here) sold in the country from 2001 to 2015 due to a suspected defect in the airbag inflator of the driver side airbag (click here if you want a good reason to have that airbag fixed).

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority or MMDA is going to divide EDSA once more. After strictly implementing the Yellow (Bus) and Blue (Motorcycle) lane for two weeks, the government agency is going to reserve the fifth lane of EDSA for High-Occupancy Vehicles or HOVs.

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December 11, 2017

Same Stock Mazda2 Races Two 8-Hour Endurance Races

Mitsubishi Philippines Secures 270-unit Truck Deal with Metropac Movers

All-New 2018 Jeep Wrangler Retains Iconic Looks, Features New Technology (w/ 31 Photos)

This P75,000 Watch is Made of Classic Ford Mustang Parts

December 10, 2017

PNP Takes Delivery of 40 Mitsubishi Montero Sport Patrol Vehicles

EcoSport, Everest, Ranger Boost Ford Philippines to Record November Performance

Meet the McLaren Senna: the Most Extreme McLaren Road-Legal Car. Ever. (w/ 19 Photos)

December 9, 2017

LTO: We're Going to Release Your Plates by March 2018

7-Eleven, Caltex Open 100th Store

Hyundai Philippines Pledges P 100-Million for Marawi

Nissan Shows Off 7 Star Wars: The Last Jedi Inspired Vehicles

December 8, 2017

Will It Fit? Vans vs Mall Parking Vertical Clearances

December 7, 2017

Nissan Philippines is Setting Sights on Grandia LXV with Urvan Premium S (w/ 9 Photos)

Gono Shines Anew in Endurance Racing

Cebu-Based Quartet Wins Castrol Philippines' Partner for Life Competition

Suzuki Expands Further in Mindanao with Ozamiz Dealership

City of San Fernando, La Union Acquires Tata Ace Units

December 6, 2017

Now, the Mazda CX-5's Front Grille is Made from Plants

Honda Wants to Check Your Airbag. Please.

MMDA to Implement HOV Lane Starting Monday, December 11