Volkswagen Philippines’s decision to shift its source of vehicles to China may have one adverse effect: the discontinuation of its breakthrough Jetta and Golf GTS models.
June 2, 2018
Volkswagen Philippines Ready to Say Goodbye to Jetta, Golf GTS
Volkswagen Philippines’s decision to shift its source of vehicles to China may have one adverse effect: the discontinuation of its breakthrough Jetta and Golf GTS models.
Honda Cars Baliuag, Bulacan Opens
The ANC Group of Companies opened its newest dealership in Central Luzon: Honda Cars Baliuag (HCBG). Located at Dona Remedios Trinidad Highway, Barangay Sabang, Baliuag, Bulacan, it is meant to cater to customers in Baliuag, San Rafael, and the surrounding areas. HCBG is the newest addition to the growing dealer network of Honda Cars Philippines.
Tamiya Philippines to Open "The BrickYard" at Glorietta 2, Makati
Attention Tamiya fans: home to the great wall of Tamiya cars, a racetrack, and modifying stations, The BrickYard is set to open its doors on Sunday, June 3, 2018 at the third floor of Glorietta 2, Makati City.
June 1, 2018
4 Ways to Celebrate the Women in Our Lives
Mother’s day has come and gone but celebrating the special women in our lives—including our grandmas, sisters, and aunties—should be a year-long endeavor. We should never fail to let them know how incredible they are—in raising children, in managing a home, in taking care of the household and the budget, balancing work and home, and at the same time, be endless fountains of love and patience.
Saito Wins King of Nations PHL Leg, Keng is King of Asia Series Champ
Daigo Saito of Japan emerged victorious in the Federal King of Nations, but it was Thailand’s Keng PTT who drove away as the King of Asia series champ at the Clark International Raceway in Pampanga where an all-star cast of drifting personalities saw action in the Federal King of Nations Philippine leg (KONPH) and the 2018 King of Asia ProSeries grand finals last weekend.
Toyota Will Soon Make AT Gearboxes in Santa Rosa, Laguna
Toyota Motor Corporation has announced that they are investing approximately P 1.2 billion in order to set-up an automatic transmission production line at its Santa Rosa, Laguna-based Toyota Autoparts Philippines (TAP) plant.
Chevrolet Philippines Confirms: We Are Bringing in the Corvette
Chevrolet Philippines is off on a lengthy teaser campaign for the Corvette. After almost a year in the making, it seems The Covenant Car Company, Inc. (TCCCI) is pulling through and introducing America’s supercar to the Philippines.
BAIC Makes a Fake Lamborghini Urus
One Chinese carmaker wasted no time in copying the Lamborghini Urus ultra-luxury SUV. BAIC’s Huansu division just came with the Hyosow C60—an SUV that seats five or seven (the Urus seats four) and costs just a tenth of the Urus.
One-Off Ferrari SP38 Celebrates Owner's Passion for Racing
The Ferrari SP38, the latest offspring from Ferrari’s One-Off programme, has been unveiled at Fiorano where, after the ceremonial handover to one of Ferrari’s most dedicated customers, the car was immediately put through its paces in a series of hot laps.
Upgrade to a Streak-Free Wipe with PIAA Si-Tech Wipers
The rainy season is upon us once more and with that comes unpredictable weather. Make the first upgrade to your car by switching to PIAA Si-Tech flat wiper blades.
May 31, 2018
Ford Joins Century Tuna Ironman as Automotive Partner
Ford Philippines is joining this year’s Century Tuna Ironman Philippines as automotive partner, providing mobility and transportation support to one of the world’s biggest triathlon events participated by over 1,500 athletes around the world.
8 Tips on How to Properly Pack Luggage in an SUV
In many markets around the world, including the Philippines, more consumers are getting out of passenger cars such as sedans and into SUVs, in part to take advantage of the segment’s versatile interior design. With three-row tumbling fold-flat seats, these SUVs enable a variety of configurations for passengers and cargo.
May 30, 2018
Why Did Mazda Decide to Put Skyactiv-X in the Mazda3?
Carmakers are normally predictable when it comes to their product lifecycle. When a new offering is launched into the market, expect a cycle stretching anywhere between 4 to 6 years. That’s also pretty much the case with Mazda. Although the Hiroshima-based carmaker has embarked on what they call “Bundled Product Planning”, where they introduce tweaks or changes every year, they still haven’t escaped the basic 4- to 6-year cycle.
New 2018 Macan Sport Celebrates Porsche's 70th Anniversary
In anticipation of Porsche’s 70th anniversary celebration, Porsche Philippines is highlighting its new Macan Sport, a compact SUV that embodies the full heritage of Porsche. Characterized by five doors, five seats, all-wheel drive, and a higher sitting position, the Macan Sport is keeping with the Porsche Philosophy where sporty style and performance are injected into everyday driving.
Mazda Produces 50 Millionth Vehicle in Japan
Mazda Motor Corporation has announced that cumulative production in Japan reached 50 million units on May 15. The company held a commemorative ceremony today at its Hofu Plant in Yamaguchi prefecture. Representative Director, President and CEO Masamichi Kogai, executive officers and union representatives were in attendance. The 50 million-unit milestone was achieved 86 years and seven months after Mazda produced its first three-wheeled truck in October 1931.
Hino Goes Euro 4 for Heavy-Duty Trucks
Hino Motors Philippines (HMP) launches its new Euro 4 emissions compliant heavy-duty trucks that aims to meet the growing demand of the country’s trucking industry. These trucks provide businesses across the country with more options to address their logistical requirements and expand or upgrade their fleet.
Summer Heats Up as FlatOut Race Series Resumes Track Battle at BRC
The Petron FlatOut Race Series (Petron FORS) welcomed the extreme summer heat by going racing at Round 3 of the 2018 season. Like the sizzling temperature, the on-track battles reached a boiling point as rivals faced off last May 19 at the Batangas Racing Circuit (BRC).
May 29, 2018
First Drive: Nissan Terra 4x4 VL
“Admittedly, we’re a bit late to the game,” said Vincent Wijnen, Nissan’s Head for Marketing and Sales for Asia & Oceania. “But we made sure to get it right. We wanted to make sure that the all-new Nissan Terra is a vehicle that fits the requirements of our Asian customers; the market for which the Terra is specifically made for.”
May 28, 2018
Everything You Need to Know About the Game-Changing 2018 Nissan Terra (w/ 22 Photos, Specs)
Read our first impressions here (5/29).
After a record growth of 48 percent last 2017, Nissan officially introduced its much-anticipated entry into the mid-sized SUV segment: the all-new 2018 Terra. Dubbed as Nissan’s game changer, the Terra features a tough, modern design that is built on the brand’s off-road heritage. According to Nissan Philippines President, Ramesh Narasimhan, “The Terra is built to bring the exceptional to your everyday. It is made to make each day an adventure.”
Mazda's Skyactiv-Vehicle Architecture: It's All Come to This (w/ Video)
Everything Mazda’s been working on from its monotsukuri innovation, bundled planning, and common architecture is coming together with this: their all-new platform which they call Skyactiv-Vehicle Architecture. Underpinning future Mazda vehicles starting with the all-new 2019 Mazda3, it’s meant to deliver the ultimate feeling of oneness with the car by optimizing innate human abilities.
First Drive: 2019 Mazda3 Skyactiv-X (w/ Video)
Tucked behind the current-generation body and the matte black paint job lurks the all-new 2019 Mazda3. Slated for market release sometime between April 2019 and March 2020, it not only marks the fourth-generation model to carry the zoom-zoom banner in the compact car segment, but it also represents the biggest gamble for Mazda.
Mazda Calls Out to Owners with Defective Takata Airbags
Bermaz Auto Philippines, the exclusive distributor of Mazda vehicles in the country, is once again renewing its call to owners of specific Mazda models sold in the Philippines to have their vehicle’s Takata airbag inflators replaced. This follows a continuing global recall issued by the airbag manufacturer, along with other car brands, affecting millions of vehicles worldwide.
Hyundai Philippines Sales Cool in April, Q1 2018
Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI), the official distributor of Hyundai vehicles in the Philippines showed bearish sales in the first four months of 2018. By the end of April, the brand posted a conservative 11,076 units sold or a 2.5 dip from previous year sales of 11,362 units. In April 2018 alone, sales slowed down by 7.0 percent, to 2,345 as compared to the 2,521 units sold the same period in 2017.
Suzuki Opens in Batangas City
Suzuki Philippines (SPH) fortifies its market footprint in Southern Luzon with a new dealership, Suzuki Auto Batangas.
May 26, 2018
Ford to Open 5,000-Square Meter Showroom in Marikina
Ford Philippines is expanding its dealership footprint with the construction of a new dealership facility in Marikina which recently broke ground in a ceremonial event.
Nissan Creates an Open-Top Leaf EV
Celebrating the 100,000th sales milestone of the Leaf EV, Nissan unveiled a one-off open-air version of the world’s best-selling electric vehicle.
Harley-Davidson of Manila Unveils 115th Anniversary Model
Harley-Davidson of Manila unveiled the latest addition to its family of cruiser bikes, the 115th Anniversary Model Harley-Davidson, at the recent Makina Moto Show Big Bike Expo 2018.
Is the Mitsubishi Xpander Really the Cheapest MPV to Run?
Just as the first batch of Xpander MPVs have arrived into the country, Mitsubishi Motor Philippines Corporation is busy validating its fuel efficiency by replicating the Department of Energy (DOE) fuel economy run using both manual and automatic transmission variants of the Xpander.
May 25, 2018
Subaru Replaces Forester XT Model with Hybrid as Top Variant in Japan
With its Subaru Global Platform designed to take on a hybrid drivetrain from the get-go, Subaru is wasting no time implementing electric-hybrid assist on their vehicles. The first one to benefit from this new technology is the all-new Forester.
Honda Civic Type R Pick-Up Truck is What Engineers Do When They're Bored
Can you imagine a Honda Civic Type R that can be brought in free of excise tax? Well, if only Honda would mass-produce this one-of-a-kind Civic Type R pick-up truck that would be possible.
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