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October 22, 2018

The Volkswagen Santana is the Affordable, Aspirational Choice

Everyone aspires for German-quality vehicles. Noted for its timeless appeal and robust engineering, they are the most visible display of discerning taste. Now, with the arrival of the Volkswagen Santana which starts at P 686,000, everyone can now enjoy German engineering at its finest.

For Peugeot, the future is electric. After showing off the beautiful e-LEGEND CONCEPT, the French carmaker is putting all its chips on electrification technology, particularly when it comes to their next-generation sports vehicles.

BMW is finally completing its Sport Activity Vehicle (SAV) line with the introduction of the first-ever X7. The largest of BMW’s SUV line-up, it’s the “bid daddy” with comfortable seating for 7. Yet, they say it will retain all the off-road prowess, excellent ride comfort, and agile on-road handling that all SAVs are known for.

Hyundai Motor Company has been recognized as the Brand of the Year 2018 by the Red Dot Awards. This adds to the five previously received Communication Design accolades for 2018 for the Korean carmaker’s creative and innovative design.

Public Service Announcement: Do Not Join the Mass Registration (Protest) Planned on Monday

Hey guys, we’re all passionate about this LTO crackdown on modified vehicles, but let cool heads prevail. It’s been reported that a mass registration is planned for Monday, October 22, 2018 at the LTO East Avenue as a sort of “protest action.” Please, goodness sake, DO NOT JOIN SUCH PROTEST ACTION.

Hyundai Philippines Brings in Facelifted 2018 Tucson (w/ Specs)

Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc., the exclusive distributor of Hyundai vehicles in the Philippines brings in the updated 2018 Tucson. It brings much-needed aesthetic and mechanical changes that helps it compete in the crowded compact crossover segment.

With over 6,500 applicants racing up to own one of 1,000 Ford GTs, it was inevitable that not everyone would get one. To rectify that, Ford just announced that they’re increasing production of its famed supercar to 1,350 vehicles.

Hyundai has once again received recognition for the all-new 2019 Santa Fe and the 2018 Kona, this time from the Industrial Designers Society of America or IDSA.

If you happen to find yourself at the swanky Ginza area of Tokyo, swing by Nissan Crossing to take a glimpse of the P 56-million Nissan GT-R50 by Italdesign, the 50-unit limited production supercar that commemorates the 50th anniversary of both the GT-R and Italdesign.

Philippine Market Fiesta, EcoSport Not Affected by European Engine Problems

Ford Philippines is assuring its customers that vehicles fitted with the 1.0-liter EcoBoost locally are not, in anyway, affected by the engine overheating issue affecting United Kingdom units.

Toyota Motor Philippines is presenting its vision of “Future Mobility” at the upcoming 7th Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS). Running from Wednesday, October 24 to Sunday, 28, 2018 at the World Trade Center, the biggest carmaker in the country joins 16 other CAMPI brands in this biennial show.

Over 400 private and public utility drivers in Iloilo were trained to be smarter and safer drivers under Ford’s Driving Skills for Life (DSFL) program.

In a lead up to its global reveal at the Los Angeles Auto Show, Mazda has ramped up their striptease of the all-new 2019 Mazda3. The first is a short video released today.

With their complete shift to Euro 4 compliant Cummins engines for their truck line, Foton Philippines is now touting their 2018 line-up as their most advanced, most reliable, and most affordable to maintain yet.

The LTO Should Read This: Car Modification for Dummies

Okay, so the LTO has finally clarified that all modifications prejudicial to road and environmental safety, including rim sizes, is subject to Department Order 2010-32. We won’t waste our time posting a selfie video of ourselves doing an interview, but instead we just decided to bust up some myths which can probably help the LTO in coming up with some proper guidelines.

The LTO, various off-road clubs, and 4x4 enthusiasts held a dialogue to flesh out what the government agency calls the “arbitrary and subjectively apprehending of modified vehicles.” To this end, the LTO clarifies that they are not arbitrarily and subjectively apprehending owners of modified vehicles. However, this will not stop them from implementing an existing law.

Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI), the official distributor of Hyundai passenger cars and commercial vehicles (CV) in the Philippines, unveiled its new Hyundai Modern Jeepney at the Hyundai Power Solutions Business Mobility Expo held at the LausGroup Event Centre in San Fernando, Pampanga.

Why don’t you skip the skinny jeans at that mall-wide sale this weekend and head over to your nearest Honda Car dealership instead.

As a whole, the Philippine automotive industry isn’t doing well. Citing factors such as the increase in new vehicle excise tax, rise in both inflation and fuel prices, and the devaluation of the peso, CAMPI says that they’re bracing for either a flat or negative growth for 2018.

Ford Philippines is expanding coverage of the Ford Island Conquest this month to reach more customers in Metro Manila as well as in North and South Luzon.

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October 22, 2018

The Volkswagen Santana is the Affordable, Aspirational Choice

Peugeot to Offer Electrified Sports Vehicles by 2020

The 2019 X7 is the Big Daddy of BMW's SUV Line-Up

Hyundai Recognized as Brand of the Year 2018 by the Red Dot Awards

October 20, 2018

Public Service Announcement: Do Not Join the Mass Registration (Protest) Planned on Monday

October 19, 2018

Hyundai Philippines Brings in Facelifted 2018 Tucson (w/ Specs)

Ford is Building 350 More Ford GT Supercars

Hyundai Bags Another Design Award for Kona and Santa Fe

Nissan Can Make You Spend P 70 Million in Less than 30 Minutes

October 18, 2018

Philippine Market Fiesta, EcoSport Not Affected by European Engine Problems

Toyota Motor Philippines to Bring Tj Cruiser Concept

Over 400 Iloilo Drivers Get Safe Driver Training with Ford Driving Skills for Life

Mazda Teases 2019 Mazda3; Global Reveal Slated in November

Foton Philippines Saves You Up to 40 Percent in Maintenance Cost

October 17, 2018

The LTO Should Read This: Car Modification for Dummies

LTO Just Made Modifying Your Vehicle a Lot Harder

Hyundai Philippines Throws Full Support for PUV Modernization Program

Honda Offering City and Civic at Discounts During 4-Day Sale

Philippine International Motor Show 2018 is What the Car Industry Needs to Wake Up

Ford Brings Ranger Raptor on Its First Public Test Drive Tour