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April 28, 2018

Bosch is Out to Save the Diesel Engine

After all the negative flack diesel has been receiving, particularly in Europe, Bosch says they’ve developed the technology that can potentially save it. A report by Bloomberg News says that the German company has made a way to cut diesel emissions to meet the stringent 2020 legal limits.

Nissan is taking its “tough and smart” Navara to the next level with the Navara OFF-ROADER AT32. Sold in European markets, the Navara OFF-ROADER AT32 is a factory-modified version of Nissan’s venerable pickup truck complete with a warranty.

Ford Australia has been slapped with a AUD 10 million (~ PHP 393 million) fine by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACC) for the company’s “unconscionable conduct” for failing to address complaints over its PowerShift automatic transmission.

Ford Pulling Out of Passenger Car Market to Concentrate on SUVs, Pick-Ups

In a bid to reach an 8 percent profit margin by 2020, Ford is looking to save some USD 11.5 billion (~PHP 600 billion) and plans to axe most of its passenger car line-up (at least for North America) including the Fiesta and Focus.

This isn’t your ordinary Nissan Sylphy. Unveiled at Auto China 2018, this is their latest vehicle after the all-new Leaf that bolsters their aggressive EV plan. This is Nissan’s first-ever electric car made in China for Chinese consumers.

The Land Transportation Office (LTO) continues on its path towards modernity. Just a few days after they’ve announced the capability to produce the long-delayed vehicle number plates, the government agency has finally entered the digital age by giving people the chance to renew their driver’s license and vehicle registration online.

Honda's Small RS Concept Previews All-New, Second-Gen Brio

It looks like Honda’s ready to “RS” everything. The “Road Sailing” badge, introduced as the top-of-the-line and often sportiest variant of the Jazz, Mobilio, and Civic will now find its way onto the brand’s smallest passenger car, the Brio.

Hyundai has confirmed that a pick-up truck is still on a table after showing off the Santa Cruz Concept at the 2015 North American International Auto Show. However, a report by Motor Trend says that the production model will somewhat differ from the concept truck that took the world by surprise 3 years ago.

Hino Philippines Showing Off Modern PUV Prototypes Too

Hino Motors Philippines (HMP), the exclusive distributor of Hino trucks and buses in the Philippines, showcased its modern jeepney prototypes at the recently concluded Public Transport Modernization Expo organized by the Department of Transportation.

The death of the Mitsubishi Lancer nameplate may be short-lived if a report from Auto Express is accurate. The website reports that like the Eclipse, the Lancer nameplate may comeback but slapped on the black of a crossover.

“The Power to Surprise” is a tagline used by one Korean carmaker and sadly, that’s not SsangYong. See, with the sort of vehicles they’ve been coming up with—well-designed, capable, great value for money, SsangYong’s the carmaker that has every right to use that slogan. Case in point is the 2018 Tivoli XLV, pretty much one of the better small crossovers money can buy today.

Ambitious Bridge Project to Link Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao Possible Thanks in Part to TRAIN

The Duterte administration plans to link the country’s three major islands—Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao with an ambitious 8-bridge project. This announcement was made by the Department of Finance and says that the project aims to “further stimulate growth and create jobs outside Metro Manila.”

Prestone may be a familiar name in keeping your car cool (radiator coolant) or stopping it (brake fluid), but this time, they want to become a household name in engine lubrication as well. With that, Prestone Philippines launches a line of gasoline and diesel engine oils meant for people who “want to do more and experience more.”

SMC Asia Car Distributors Corporation (SMCACDC), the exclusive importer and distributor of BMW in the Philippines invites people to rediscover joy as they hold the BMW Joyfest 2018 from Saturday, April 28 to Sunday, April 29 at the specially constructed BMW Pavilion on 9th Avenue corner 30th Street, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig.

Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI), the official Philippine distributor of Hyundai vehicles, inaugurated the Hyundai Dream Centre Philippines (HDCP), a world-class training and education hub for underprivileged Filipino youth last week at the Hyundai Logistics Center (HLC) in Calamba, Laguna.

A Word on Mazda's Design

Keyboard warriors (at least on this site) complain that all Mazda cars all look alike. So, in order to confirm (or deny) that, we’ll put that to the test. Here, we’re putting each of Mazda’s core models—the Mazda2, Mazda3, Mazda6, CX-3, and CX-5 side-by-side to see if they’re all just enlargements or reductions of the same thing.

This is the All-New, 2nd Generation Honda Amaze

There’s no love lost for diesel at Honda. Just as the rest of the world is turning away from using diesel in their cars, Honda is diving straight into the deep in, particularly in developing markets such as India. This time, it’s with the all-new, second-generation Amaze sedan.

The Ertiga introduced the Suzuki brand to many customers, particularly those wanting a good handing but practical small MPV. Naturally, the Japanese carmaker pulled all the stops as it introduced the all-new 2018 Suzuki Ertiga at the Indonesia International Motor Show.

Mazda Engineers Recognized for Work on G-Vectoring Control

Five Mazda engineers were recognized by the Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers for their development of G-Vectoring Control or GVC technology.

It’s great going global: Ford reported that one-third of Mustang sales occurred in export markets, cementing the pony car as the world’s best-selling sports coupe in the world for the third straight year.

“A woman with a voice is, by definition, a strong woman,” a wise insight from Melinda Gates. In this time where women’s voices are louder, when women are demanding to be heard, it’s important to listen.

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April 28, 2018

Bosch is Out to Save the Diesel Engine

Nissan Navara OFF-ROADER AT32 is One Tough Pickup (w/ 7 Photos)

Ford May Have to Replace 10,500 PowerShift Equipped Vehicles in Australia

April 26, 2018

Ford Pulling Out of Passenger Car Market to Concentrate on SUVs, Pick-Ups

Nissan Electrifies the Sylphy, Turns It into Chinese Market EV

LTO Now Offers Online License, Vehicle Registration Renewal

April 25, 2018

Honda's Small RS Concept Previews All-New, Second-Gen Brio

Hyundai's First-Ever Pickup Truck is On Track

April 24, 2018

Hino Philippines Showing Off Modern PUV Prototypes Too

Report: Mitsubishi Lancer Coming Back...As a Crossover

Review: 2018 SsangYong Tivoli XLV ELX 4WD

April 23, 2018

Ambitious Bridge Project to Link Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao Possible Thanks in Part to TRAIN

Prestone Launches Line of Engine Oils for People Who "Want to Do More"

First-Ever BMW X2 to Banner BMW Joyfest 2018

Hyundai Philippines Inaugurates "Hyundai Dream Centre" Training and Education Hub

April 22, 2018

A Word on Mazda's Design

April 21, 2018

This is the All-New, 2nd Generation Honda Amaze

Suzuki Launches All-New Ertiga in Indonesia, We Pit It Against Its Rivals

April 20, 2018

Mazda Engineers Recognized for Work on G-Vectoring Control

Ford Mustang is the World's Best-Selling Sports Coupe For the Third Straight Year

The Hyundai Accent is What Women Want