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March 5, 2018

This Yacht-Inspired Volvo V90 Cross Country Can Be Ordered for the Philippine Market

Volvo Cars unveiled a special edition of its V90 Cross Country to celebrate the 2017-2018 Volvo Ocean Race. With a limited production run (based on calendar year and not quantity), the V90 Cross Country Ocean Race is inspired by the world’s toughest ocean race with stylistic cues and features that enable its drivers to launch their next adventure.

Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI), official Philippine distributor of Hyundai passenger and commercial vehicles, in partnership with Plan International, is set to inaugurate this April, the Hyundai Dream Center Philippines (HDCP), a world-class training and education hub for developing skills in the automotive industry.

In celebration of its 30th anniversary in the country, Toyota Motor Philippines Corporation commissioned a new video that recalls Filipinos unrelenting support to the Japanese carmaker.

Looking for a no-frills, no-nonsense off-roader? Forget the modern-day Mercedes-Benz G-Glass or even the newest Jeep Wrangler. Mahindra may have a solution for you in the Roxor.

Customers Know Best: How DAF Trucks Offered A Win-Win Solution

The customer knows best—it’s a saying in business that’s been around for as long as anyone remembers. As passé as it sounds, it still holds true especially when you’re looking for a dependable business partner to a 13.37-billion-dollar business.

Continuing its dealership expansion and improvement program this year, Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) recently opened its relocated Tuguegarao office in a bigger, more accessible facility in Barangay Sta. Teresa, Iguig, Cagayan.

The biggest issue with the modern automobile is the amount of load it places on the electrical system. And with idle start/stop systems (now standard on most European makes and even on some Japanese ones), the 12-volt starter battery takes on the car’s entire power load whenever the engine stops in heavy traffic. This repeated charging/discharging cycle can take a toll on a car’s battery with some owners reporting battery failure as early as 6 months.

Mitsubishi Motor Philippines Corporation (MMPC) has just released their much-awaited Xpander MPV. Dubbed as the next-generation MPV, the Xpander combines the best attributes of a compact MPV with the design cues of a compact SUV.

Following a successful release in Indonesia, which garnered 50,000 in order units alone, the all-new Mitsubishi Xpander finally lands in the Philippines. Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corp. (MMPC) is proud to be the second in Asia to launch this highly anticipated MPV/crossover. The Xpander is MMPC’s nod to the growing demand in the Philippine market for an “in-between” model, coming from the success of both the Mirage and the Montero Sport, which remains to be the brand’s local best-selling models.

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.

SinDian Bus Company is a family-run transport company with over 300 buses serving the Taipei and New Taipei City area in Taiwan. Serving 22 routes around the Greater Taipei area, the 37-year old company believes that operational efficiency and a hands-on approach helps them win the business game.

Last December, Toyota unveiled their next-generation gasoline engine family called Dynamic Force. At the time, it was just available in one displacement: a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder. Today, the Japanese automaker showed it off in one additional flavor: a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder. Including its bigger brother, it’ll make its way to 80 percent of Toyota and Lexus vehicles sold globally within the next 5 years.

Caltex, marketed by Chevron Philippines Inc. (CPI), starts 2018 pumped up for strong growth by opening its 20th service station in the last six months, making safe and quality fuels and lubricants available to more motorists nationwide.

The FlatOut Race Series (FORS), the country’s premier grassroots motorsports event, is all set for the season launch this weekend at the Clark International Speedway. Sanctioned by the Automobile Association Philippines (AAP), there will be a total of 10 events in the 2018 calendar that starts on March 3.

If This Isn't a Sportscar, What Is? Manila Sports Car Club Releases 2017 List of Eligible Cars

What is a sportscar? While the term is now being used by everyone from journalists to enthusiasts to describe everything from an Mazda MX-5 to a Ford Mustang to a Honda Civic Type R even, the folks at the Manila Sports Car Club has a very specific list.

AC Automotive taps the creative minds of four Filipino visual artists at the Art Fair Philippines 2018 on March 1 to 4 at The Link, Ayala Center in Makati City. In support of Art Fair Philippines in its effort to promote local contemporary art, AC Automotive is a prominent exhibitor during the four-day event.

Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corp. (MMPC) is celebrating the arrival of its much-anticipated all-new Xpander with the Xpander Xpo. An exclusive Mitsubishi motorshow and test drive event, it starts on Friday, March 2 and runs all the way to Sunday, March 4 at the World Trade Center in Pasay City. The show opens at 10 AM to runs to 9 PM daily. Admission is free.

Kia is preparing to hit the road once more to bring their aftersales services closer to Kia owners all over the country thanks to the Kia Family Service Roadshow.

Largest Ford Ad in the World is Also Largest Eyesore

If you think you’ve seen gigantic billboards along EDSA or C5, think again. Ford shattered the record for the biggest eyesore on the planet by installing the largest billboard in the world to sell their smallest crossover.

Australian automotive website Motoring says Nissan is studying the possibility of making a Ranger Raptor fighter using its Navara as a platform.

There are two schools of thought surrounding the Civic Type R. On one hand, there are those who believe it’s the pinnacle of Honda’s engineering achievement—a technical tour-de-force built with the very best that carmaker could offer. On the other, there are the skeptics who think it can’t be better than an all-wheel drive sports sedan with a bright blue paint job. Heading into this track experience, I belonged squarely to the latter. But an afternoon at the Clark International Speedway was enough to sway my convictions—the hype is most definitely real.

A & B United Corporation and Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI) marked another milestone with the grand inauguration of Hyundai Trucks and Buses Iloilo, the first stand-alone Hyundai commercial vehicle (CV) dealership in the Philippines.

UPDATE: Prices for the D-MAX X-Series and mu-X Luxe have been revealed (2/27).

Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) introduced two limited-edition variants of its best-selling D-MAX pickup truck and mu-X mid-sized SUV hoping to broaden the reach of the country’s best-selling commercial brand.

UPDATED: Nissan Philippines Upgrades Navara for 2018

UPDATE: We have the post-TRAIN prices of the 2018 Navara (2/26).

After declaring the start to the pickup truck wars in 2015, the Nissan Navara is now the country’s third best-selling model (they narrowly lost to the Ford Ranger by year-end 2017). Their thirst for success has motivated Nissan to give their Navara an edge this 2018. How? By giving it some Nissan Intelligent Mobility features.

Nissan has finally (and officially) pulled the wraps off its 7-seater Navara SUV. Called the Terra, it’s the first-ever vehicle from Nissan’s frame and LCV (Light Commercial Vehicle) division to launch under the company’s mid-term Nissan M.O.V.E. 2022. It premieres first in China this April.

Chrysler’s Global Head of Design, Ralph Gilles is now being called “heroic” by the Addison Town, Michigan Fire Chief after Gilles used his Jeep Wrangler to push a burning Ford Edge away from a crashed Ford Fiesta and its trapped occupants last week.

Li Shufu, the chairman and main owner of Chinese carmaker Geely has amassed a 9.69 stake in Daimler AG, the parent company of Mercedes-Benz. The stake, worth nearly USD 9 billion at the current market price for Daimler shares, makes Li the biggest single shareholder of the German automaker.

Make a lasting impression without spending big bucks with the Auto-Gard line of premium car care products. A perfect partner when it comes to keeping your ride looking sleek and shiny, it’s guaranteed to make heads turn.

Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI), the official distributor of Hyundai vehicles in the Philippines, started 2018 with a modest 3 percent growth from 2,817 units sold in January 2017 to 2,903 units in the same month of 2018. The Korean brand’s performance can be considered quite a feat considering it is the initial month since automotive taxes have been restructured (Note: Hyundai has not yet implemented TRAIN at this point. Their prices took effect in February 2018).

Mercedes-Benz OF 917 is "Right-Sized" 32-Seater Bus

Auto Nation Group, Inc. recently launched the Mercedes-Benz OF 917 Midi Bus, a high-decker passenger coach, to highlight the brand’s expanding product line-up in the commercial vehicle segment in the Philippines.

KTM Philippines invites local KTM Duke owners to take the challenge and display their motorcycle riding skills at the KTM Dukehana at the Circuit Makati Parking Grounds on February 25, 2018. Held in the country for the first time, the event promises to be an exciting motorcycle racing experience as participating riders navigate a street course that’s equal parts challenging and exhilarating.

Hyundai Gives All-New 2019 Santa Fe Its World Premiere (w/ 19 Photos)

After previewing it in a series of two photos a couple of weeks back, Hyundai Motor finally pulled the wraps off the all-new Santa Fe SUV for 2019.

Volvo Cars, the premium carmaker, has been recognized by the United Nations for its groundbreaking electrification strategy in the latest report from the UN’s Global Compact, the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative.

Ford and LEGO are celebrating Ford’s heritage by adding a 1968 Mustang fastback race car to the LEGO Speed Champions lineup.

Nissan strengthens its presence in the Visayas region with the opening of its new dealership in Dumaguete, Negros Oriental.

This Guy is the 30,000th Owner of a Ford Everest in the Philippines

Timoteo Pardillo, a 59-year old overseas Filipino worker (OFW) employed as a seaman, recently became the 30,000th customer of the current-generation Ford Everest in the Philippines.

Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) announces that it will voluntarily replace Takata passenger front airbag inflators of 10,461 vehicles of 2013 model of City, Jazz and Pilot sold in the Philippines from 2012 to 2015 as part of Honda’s precautionary global recall campaign concerning Takata front airbag inflators.

There’s a bright spot for German diesels as BMW announced that their 320d EfficientDynamics has been certified to have passed all legal emission requirements. The findings were published by the German Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA).

Roger Federer extends his successful partnership with Mercedes-Benz with the star serving as a global brand ambassador. Roger Federer has been a close partner of Mercedes-Benz for 10 years. The athletic career of the 36-year-old athlete is consistent, unparalleled and enduring: With 20 Grand Slam titles, 96 total titles and a record 302 weeks holding the number one ranking, Federer has set the standard in Men’s Tennis.

Every year the Federation Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) holds the FIA Sport Conference (FIA SC) which is attended by representatives from 245 FIA member organizations in 143 countries. The governing body of four-wheeled motorsports globally, the Paris-based FIA has chosen Manila to host this year’s annual meet.

Mercedes-Benz Philippines Offers First-Class Travel with Sprinter Luxury Coach (w/ Brochure)

Auto Nation Group, the exclusive distributor of Mercedes-Benz passenger cars and commercial vehicles in the country revealed the Sprinter Luxury Coach, a premium version of the three-pointed star’s popular and versatile passenger van.

The Japan Techno-Economics Society (JATES) has awarded Subaru Corporation the President’s Award for the development of the Subaru EyeSight driver assist system.

The first impression you get when you hear the word, “diesel” is that it’s easy on the pocket. True enough, if fuel economy and pump price are your only ownership considerations, then yes, that belief is true. However, car ownership is more than just squeezing out more kilometers per liter; it’s about the purchase price and routine maintenance cost as well. This is where gasoline engined vehicles tend to find an advantage. Putting this to the test, it’s time to see whether or not going diesel or going gas will save you more money in the long run.

Call it luck or destiny, but for the Iloilo-based government employee Melen Botin, it’s her faith that brought her to win the brand-new Isuzu mu-X at Lazada’s Online Revolution Sale during the grand raffle draw last January 14.

The combination of a high-performance sports car with the comfort of a luxury saloon has resonated well with customers in Asia Pacific in 2017. Over the course of last year, almost 600 second-generation Panamera vehicles were delivered in the Porsche Asia Pacific region, an increase of nearly three times compared to the previous year. The 718 Boxster and 718 Cayman also performed well, recording an increase in sales of 90 percent compared to the year before.

Michelin Philippines Opens Tyreplus: A Global Car Servicing Concept

Michelin Philippines announced the opening of Tyreplus, an international car servicing center concept which is part of the Michelin global network.

Ever thought about how you can make your commute more productive, perhaps by catching up on the things that matter to you? As you spend hours sitting in traffic, you may start to feel your time wasting away, but it doesn’t necessarily have to be the case.

Nine months into this Mazda3 Speed long-term test reveals one glaring thing: we’re just not driving it enough. Juggling seat time with other demo units in our garage, we clocked in just 5,513 kilometers in this Machine Gray-colored hatchback (about 612 kilometers per month). Having said that, time and time again, we’ve always come to prefer driving the Mazda3—it’s the perfect daily driver for those who love driving.

Hyundai Philippines Tweaks Prices Due to Excise Tax

Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI), the exclusive distributor of Hyundai vehicles in the Philippines has adjusted their pricing taking into account the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion or TRAIN law. After holding back last month, these new prices are effective February 15 and with it, carries an upward movement in the suggested retail price.

Ford Says Everest Raptor is a Strong Possibility

After showing the world an extreme performance version of its Ranger, the Ranger Raptor, Ford isn’t completely dismissing the idea of doing a Raptor version of its family-friendly Everest SUV as well.

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