Philippine Savings Bank (PSBank) awards the winner of a 2017 Toyota Innova J from its Win the Dream raffle promo.
January 9, 2018
PSBank Awards Innova to "Win the Dream" Raffle Promo Winner
Philippine Savings Bank (PSBank) awards the winner of a 2017 Toyota Innova J from its Win the Dream raffle promo.
Review: BMW 218i Gran Tourer
You normally buy a BMW because either a: it looks good, or b: it makes you look good. Practicality may be part of the mix somewhere, but let’s face it—it’s just something to convince the wife. But what if there’s a car out there, with a blue-and-white propeller badge, that’s got practicality written all over it? What if there’s a BMW that you could buy and honestly say, it’s practical without having to sound like you’re eating your words?
January 8, 2018
Toyota, Lexus Announce 2018 Prices Incorporating New Excise Tax
Following Honda’s lead 5 days ago, Toyota Motor Philippines (including its luxury division, Lexus) is the next car manufacturer to unveil their official January 2018 prices taking into account the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion or TRAIN Law. And as one of the only handful of carmakers locally to boast of a full and diversified line-up (including pick-up trucks and hybrids), this is the first complete picture anyone has on the effect of Republic Act 10963 on vehicle prices.
Government Starts Weeding Out Non-Roadworthy, Polluting Jeepneys
The i-ACT or Inter-Agency Council on Traffic, collectively made up of the Land Transportation Franchising & Regulatory Board (LTFRB), Land Transportation Office (LTO), Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), and the Philippine National Police – Highway Patrol Group (PNP – HPG) has started to weed out decrepit and polluting passenger jeepneys under the Tanggal Bulok, Tanggal Usok program.
2018 Volvo XC60 Arrives in the Philippines (w/ Specs)
After previewing it at the Nordic Chamber of Commerce’s annual Crayfish Party last September, Volvo’s midsized crossover has finally arrived. Offered in just one variant (for now), the 2018 XC60 is the uniquely Swedish answer to a segment typically dominated by the Germans.
January 7, 2018
Toyota to Merge 3 Aftermarket Divisions
Toyota Motor Corporation is merging three of its vehicle customization companies: Toyota Technocraft Co., Ltd., J-TACS Corporation, and Toyota Modellista International Corporation into one entity starting April 1 of this year.
January 6, 2018
This Close-to-Stock Nissan Navara Will Take On the Dakar Rally
One man is going out of his way to prove that the Nissan Navara is a “tough and smart” truck. He’s going to take it through one of the most grueling races in the world: the Dakar Rally.
Baby Driver Subaru WRX is Still Doing Donuts
One of the most recognizable stars in the movie Baby Driver has to be the red Subaru WRX. Driven by lead Ansel Elgort, the “Hawkeye” WRX is memorable for its almost-10-minute long opening chase sequence. After shooting wrapped, Elgort was so enamored with the WRX that he actually got himself one of the cars used in the film.
January 5, 2018
Hyundai Philippines Keeps 2017 Car Prices with Beat the TRAIN Promo (w/ Prices)
Hyundai Philippines is giving potential buyers one last chance to beat the TRAIN. With the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (Republic Act 10963) now in place, it pretty much means that new vehicle prices are up almost across the board.
China Bans Sales of 553 Cars Including Audi, Mercedes-Benz Due to New Tough Emissions Standards
From one of the worst polluters in the world, to a strong voice in the fight against air pollution. As the world greeted the new year, China has banned the production and sale of 553 car models because it does not meet the government’s tough new fuel consumption and emissions standards. Although the complete list of 553 vehicles isn’t available, a report by Bloomberg News says that at least one Audi, one Mercedes-Benz, and one Chevrolet model are included.
Renew Your Car's Insurance, Travel to Taiwan for Free
Applying for or renewing your car’s insurance? Now would be a great time to do it since it can win you a roundtrip airfare ticket to Taiwan for two plus P 20,000 in pocket money.
You Need Wholesome Thoughts When Using Nissan's New Technology (w/ Video)
Nissan just unveiled a way to help you control your car based on inputs from the driver’s brain. Dubbed Brain-to-Vehicle or B2V technology, it promises to speed up reaction times for the driver and will lead to cars becoming more enjoyable to drive.
January 4, 2018
Department of Energy to Oil Companies: We're Watching You
After oil companies geared up to implement the new excise tax on fuel last January 1, 2018, the Department of Energy (DOE) countered and said: not so fast.
Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Promotes Electrified Tech to Academe
Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) held a two-day event to promote EV and PHEV technology as next-generation cars. Last December, a symposium on Electric Vehicles and Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles was held at De La Salle University (DLSU), Taft Avenue, in Manila which was attended by engineering students and some faculty members from De La Salle University, Mapua Institute of Technology, and University of the Philippines.
Petron Greets New Year with New Best Day Stickers
Just in time for the new year, Petron has released a new set of Best Day stickers on Viber to help road warriors communicate with family and friends in new and fun ways.
Ford, Honda Win Big at Ward's Auto Annual 10 Best Engines
Automotive publication Ward’s has released their annual 10 Best Engines and for 2018, half of the winners are turbocharged. In addition, it sees the return of the fuel cell as well as a V8 along with two first-time winners.
January 3, 2018
Honda Cars Philippines is First Automaker to Officially Reveal Post-TRAIN Prices
Honda Cars Philippines (HCPI) is the first carmaker to official reveal their post-TRAIN prices effective January 1, 2018. Posted on their official website (and not leaked through dealers), the new prices effectively see Honda’s prices go up across the board.
Hyundai Dealership Soon to Rise in Marikina City
Top executives from Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI) and Shaw Automotive Resources, Inc. (SARI) led the groundbreaking ceremony of the Hyundai Marikina dealership along Sumulong Highway in Marikina City.
The Blaupunkt Chicago 600 Fits Toyota Dashes With No Re-Paneling Needed (w/ Brochure)
One of the oddest things about modern Toyotas is the size of its radio. Despite it being non-integral to the dash, its size doesn’t conform to the traditionally accepted ISO 7736 or more commonly known as Deutsches Institut für Normung (DIN 75490) or DIN. This poses a problem to owners who want to have the option of upgrading their standard factory radios into something, well, a bit more sophisticated.
Volkswagen Hits Global Production Milestone
Volkswagen has produced more than six million vehicles in 2017, setting a new record for the German carmaker. Helping them achieve this goal, Volkswagen embarked on their largest model offensive in its history. This along with strong global demand has led them to this milestone. The Jetta, Golf, Santana, Passat, and Polo are the top models in their line-up.
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