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October 10, 2018

Blade Auto Center Now Offers Its Own Line of Car Care Products, Accessories


The country’s largest automotive accessories retail chain, Blade is now offering its own line of car care products and accessories.

Honda's New Technology Allows Its Cars to "See Through" Buildings, Intersections


In the US, 40 percent of all collisions and 20 percent of the nearly 35,000 traffic-related deaths happen at intersections. It’s for this reason that Honda has chosen this scenario to showcase a new type of collision avoidance technology.

Buy an Audi Q7 and Get All These Perks for Free


PGA Cars, Inc., the exclusive distributor of Audi vehicles in the Philippines has a special promo that’ll help you beat the rising cost of ownership. Buy an Audi Q7 from now until end of October and it comes with the Audi Privilege Plus Program.

This is How Much the Hyundai Brand is Worth


How much is a brand worth? Well, in the case of Korean automaker Hyundai, it’s worth USD 13.5 billion (~ P 731 trillion), apparently. This valuation cements Hyundai as one of the top 40 Best Global Brands in the world, a ranking it’s been in for 4 years straight.

The Volvo V60 Cross Country is the Anti-Crossover Crossover


Are you a hold out from the SUV craze that’s taking over the whole world? Don’t you wish there could be more oddball wagons that offer just a tad more ground clearance? Well, you’re in luck with the Volvo V60 Cross Country.

Double Points Re-Ignite Title Chase in 2018 Petron FlatOut Race Series Round 7


After several hosting rain-hit rounds, the Petron FlatOut Race Series (Petron FORS) warmly welcomed clear weather and perfect racing conditions during the penultimate round of 2018 last September 29. This allowed competitors to go all-out in their year-end championship battles at the Batangas Racing Circuit (BRC).

October 9, 2018

Review: 2018 Jaguar E-PACE D150 R-Dynamic


There’s a storm brewing and it can potentially re-write the premium compact crossover pecking order. Heading straight for the Germans and Swedes, is the newest kid on the block: the Jaguar E-Pace. The so-called “cub” of the Jaguar family, there’s nothing baby about this crossover. It’s fierce, capable, and most importantly, desirable. It’s the one that’ll surely bring Jaguar back in the Philippine luxury map.

Aisin is Ready to Axe Manual Transmissions


There may not be a future in the manual transmission, especially under the watch of Toyota-backed transmission maker Aisin Seiki Co.’s new president Kiyotaka Ise. In a report published by Automotive News, Aisin is undergoing a transformation “into the age of software-laden, electrified mobility.” And part of their streamlining efforts is to scrape old products such as manual transmissions.

Only 50 Percent of Defective Airbags Repaired So Far Says Honda Cars Philippines


Last December 2017, Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) announced a voluntary recall for selected Honda vehicles because of a defective airbag inflator manufactured from 2001 to 2015. It was discovered that during deployment of airbags in frontal collision, fragments of the inflator (the device responsible for the rapid inflation of the airbag) shoots out in different directions, posing the possibility of hitting the car occupants. In some cases in other countries, this occurrence has resulted in death.

Columbian Autocar Corporation Announces Recall on Selected Kia Carnival Units


Columbian Autocar Corporation (CAC), the authorized distributor of Kia vehicles in the Philippines says that 2,379 units of the Kia Carnival is subject to a recall due to its Integrated Circuit Module or ICM.

BMW's Tricked Out 3 Series M Performance Shows Us What the Future M3 Could Look Like


The inevitable BMW M3 (rumored to be codenamed G80) is still some months away, but that didn’t stop BMW from offering people a glimpse of what it could look like thanks to the all-new 3 Series outfitted with M Performance Parts.

October 8, 2018

Isuzu Philippines Takes Charge in Modern PUV Program


In 2017, traditionalists were quick to criticize the modern PUV saying that there’s a need to preserve the old, iconic look of the Jeepney. Yet, what these traditionalists don’t realize is that this iconic look is the result of evolution.

Toyota Motor Philippines Announces Recall for Wigo


Toyota Motor Philippines is recalling 15,373 units of the Wigo sub-compact hatchback due to a faulty wire tubing which may break due to engine vibration.

Will We See the Alfa Romeo 4C or FIAT 124 Spider in Manila?


With Abarth and Alfa Romeo reseller Petromax Enterprise already confirming the arrival of the Stelvio and Stelvio Quadifoglio in 2019, we just had to ask them about two potential additions to their line-up: the Alfa Romeo 4C and the Abarth 124 Spyder.

Honda Philippines's All-New Click 125i and Click 150i Offer a New Level of Riding Experience


Honda Philippines Inc. (HPI), the number one motorcycle manufacturer and distributor in the Philippines, introduces the all-new Click 125i and Click 150i—the brand’s new premium and modern sports automatic motorcycle.

Abarth Brings Italian Flair to Hot Hatch Market (w/ Specs)


After a year operating a pop-up store in Pasay City, Abarth, FIAT’s sporting brand, enters the Philippine market with a new showroom located at Bonaventure Plaza in Greenhills, San Juan. Sold by Petromax Enterprise, the same entity that brings in Alfa Romeo, Abarth showed off four versions of its 595 range all embodying the Scorpion brand’s unique blend of performance and style.

Volkswagen Philippines Turns Over Santana Units to Diamond Rent-a-Car


Volkswagen Philippines recently turned over 11 units of the Santana subcompact sedan to Diamond Rent-a-Car (DRAC), the country’s pioneering and largest car rental company in terms of revenues.

BMW's All-New 2019 3 Series Sets the Bar for Quality, Performance, and Innovation


Epitomizing sporty driving for over 40 years, BMW has showed off the newest chapter in the 3 Series story with the unveil of the 2019, 7th generation model. With sales commencing by March of next year, the all-new 3 Series aims to set the benchmark once more in driving dynamics, premium quality, and innovation.

October 7, 2018

Isuzu Philippines Raffles Off Brand-New mu-X at muXOP Anniversary Celebration (w/ Video)


A group of vehicle owners who have bonded together in a shared passion for their Isuzu mu-X, known as the Isuzu mu-X Owners of the Philippines (muXOP) celebrated their second anniversary last August at the Manila Jockey Club in Carmona, Cavite.

October 5, 2018

Ford Philippines Quietly Launches Revised 2019 Explorer


If you happen to be at the SM Mall of Asia this weekend (October 5-7, 2018) , you can test drive the first-ever Ford Ranger Raptor or new EcoSport. Then, you can also take a look at this: the revised, 2019 Explorer. A year and a half after its debut in the US, Ford’s most popular North American CBU gets both cosmetic and tech enhancements.