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November 22, 2018

Your Next Car Maybe at at the Auto Auction Lot


Fancy getting a car this Christmas? Instead of heading over to a car dealership, maybe it’s time to consider going to an auction instead.

BMW Motorrad Reinforces Ties with Ibero Asistencia


SMC Asia Car Distributors Corp. (SMCACDC), the official importer and distributor of BMW Motorrad in the Philippines, recently renewed its partnership with roadside assistance provider Ibero Asistencia.

Did Nissan Orchestrate Their Own Chairman's Very Public Arrest?


The impending ouster and arrest of Nissan’s Chairman Carlos Ghosn has taken a dramatic twist: the whole thing might have been carefully choreographed by the Japanese automaker’s management.

November 21, 2018

The Ford Troller T4 is an Extremely Off-Road Capable SUV


While the world awaits the 2020 Ford Bronco, to tide you over, here’s the closest thing we have at the moment: the Troller T4.

Commercial Vehicles Carry Hyundai Philippine Sales in October 2018


Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI), the official distributor of Hyundai vehicles in the country, experienced a new high in 2018 as October sales reached 3,578 units. A strong start to the fourth quarter of the year, October saw the brand grow 9.6 percent compared to October 2017.

UPDATED: Nissan's Disgraced Chairman "Stole" Money Enough for 317 GT-Rs


UPDATE: Renault keeps Ghosn as its Chairman (11/21).

The House of Carlos Ghosn is quickly unraveling as both Renault and Mitsubishi are set to oust him as their Chairman.

2019 Honda Accord Arriving in ASEAN After All


Our friends at Auto Info Thailand says that the all-new 2019 Honda Accord is making its ASEAN debut at the upcoming Thailand Motor Expo 2018.

The 2018 Chevrolet Corvette is Almost in Manila


After months of teasing (and then silence), The Covenant Car Company Inc., has announced that the Corvette will be making its public debut this weekend. The exclusive distributor of Chevrolet vehicles in the country says it will form the centerpiece of their annual Chevrolet Motorama event.

Everyday Extraordinary: A Second Look at the 2018 Mazda6 Sports Wagon


If there’s one carmaker that does design well, it’s Mazda. Since the introduction of their KODO design in 2012, they have steadily proven to be a contender when it comes to delivering class and elegance, as well as consistent driving performance. These elements are present across the product categories, not just in the coveted MX-5. In fact, their Jinba-Ittai or horse-and-rider-as-one philosophy manifests itself strongly even in their executive car offering, the Mazda6 Sports Wagon (read the in-depth review, here).

November 20, 2018

This is Subaru's First-Ever Plug-In Hybrid


Subaru has finally showed off the brand’s first plug-in hybrid vehicle: the 2019 Subaru XV Hybrid. Arriving first for the US market by the end of the year, the Subaru XV Hybrid marries real all-wheel drive capability with a fuel-efficient hybrid package.

Review: 2018 Toyota Vios 1.3 E Prime A/T


It’s hard to get excited about driving the Toyota Vios; it is, the quintessential commuter car after all. However, there’s also no doubting its contribution to Toyota Motor Philippines’s bottom line. And among all the Vios variants, it’s the 1.3-liter that’s most important. Therefore, it’s time to cast all prejudice aside and find out if the 2018 Vios is all it’s cracked up to be.

Jaguar Just Built a F-Type Convertible Rally Car


Jaguar is celebrating 70 years of its sportscar heritage by developing a couple of F-Type Convertible rally cars. However, don’t be going to your nearest Jaguar showroom just yet.

Zeneos Victuro Racing Tire Launched for Philippine Market


PT Gajah Tunggal Tbk, one of the largest integrated tire manufacturers in Southeast Asia, launches its all-new Zeneos Victuro Racing Tire.

November 19, 2018

The Man Who Saved Nissan is Now Under Arrest


He may have been the man who helped save Nissan, but now Carlos Ghosn has been arrested in Tokyo over alleged misconduct involving “significant acts of misconduct.”

Ducati Open Trackday Brings in World Superbike Champion Carlos Checa


Ducati Philippines has announced that Ducati MotoGP rider and World Superbike Champion Carlos Checa will be in the Philippines for the Panigale V4 Experience which will be held at the Clark International Speedway this November 21 to 23, 2018.

2018 Suzuki Swift Scores a 4-Star Safety Rating at ASEAN NCAP


The all-new 2018 Suzuki Swift scored a solid 4 out of 5 stars in its ASEAN NCAP safety test. This test is significant for the locally available Swift since the variant tested by ASEAN NCAP, the GL, mirrors exactly the Philippine spec model.

November 18, 2018

Suzuki Philippines Sales Remain Strong in Q3 2018


Consistent with its performance during the first two quarters of the year, Suzuki Philippines (SPH) finishes the third quarter with yet another strong showing, enabling the company to post 6 percent sales growth for the first nine months of the year compared with the same period in 2017.

Honda CR-V Bags 2 Major Awards at ASEAN NCAP Grand Prix Awards 2018


The 2018 CR-V has won two major safety-related awards at the ASEAN NCAP Grand Prix Award 2018 cementing the first-ever 7-seater diesel SUV from Honda’s reputation for safety.

Isuzu and Shell Sign Partnership


Isuzu Philippines Corporation and Shell Philippines signed a partnership that gives free fuel to all Isuzu buyers.

Chevrolet's FNR-CarryAll Concept Previews Future SUV Design


Chevrolet is spreading the Camaro influence to other products in its portfolio. Showed off in China, the Bowtie Brand presented its latest “Find New Roads” or FNR Concept, the FNR-CarryAll.

November 17, 2018

China's Highest-Quality, Safest Car Brand, GAC, Arrives in the Philippines


Guangzhou Automobile Motor Corporation or GAC Motor is finally in the Philippines after it appointed Legado Motors, Inc. (LMI) as its exclusive distributor.

Toyota Motor Philippines to Launch All-New 2019 Camry this December


About a year after its global unveil in the US, the all-new Camry is slated to arrive in the Philippines this December. This has been confirmed with the first official teaser released by Toyota Motor Philippines just today (see below).

Petron Sends Off Philippine Team to Rainforest Challenge Grand Finals


Petron Corporation proved its commitment to Philippine motorsports anew as it sends off the country’s representatives to the Rainforest Challenge (RFC). Considered to be the most extreme off-road competition and the ultimate challenge for 4x4 enthusiasts, the Philippine team will compete against 30 other teams from Asia, Europe, and the Americas. The finals will be held from November 23 to December 5, 2018 in Kelantan, Malaysia.

November 16, 2018

This is the Toyota Corolla We'll Likely Get (w/ 15 Photos)


Toyota unveils the all-new 2020 Corolla sedan simultaneously at the Guangzhou International Automobile Exhibition in China and in the United States. The new model delivers enhanced performance achieved by the GA-C platform, and an active, energetic appearance.

Hyundai Group Invests Additional US$ 250 Million in Grab


Hyundai Motor Group and Grab Holdings Inc. (Grab), Southeast Asia’s leading O2O (online to offline) mobile platform, announced an agreement under which Hyundai Motor Company (“Hyundai”) and Kia Motors Corporation (“Kia”) will invest an additional US$250 million (P 13.15 trillion) into Grab and establish a partnership to pilot EV programs across Southeast Asia.

Honda to Revive Passport Nameplate for All-New 2019 SUV


Honda is reviving the Passport nameplate for its all-new mid-sized 5-seater SUV that’s made to slot between the CR-V and Pilot. Set to make its global debut at the 2018 LA Auto Show, Honda showed off a teaser photo showing the new Passport’s on- and off-road abilities.

Harley-Davidson Philippines Announces 2019 Line-Up with Revised Prices


Harley-Davidson Motor Company announces its 2019 model year lineup to serve the growing demand among Philippines motorcycle enthusiasts. Effective today, Sportster motorcycle models are priced from P 650,000, while the recently-refreshed Softail models start at P 1,100,000.

Isuzu to Expand to Calapan Soon


Isuzu Philippines Corporation signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with Mina de Oro Motors Inc. to establish a new dealership in Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro.

Pickup Trucks Hold Value the Longest in the Philippines


According to data released by one of the world’s leading classifieds platform, OLX, if resale value is an important consideration in purchasing a car, go for a pickup truck.

LTO Mulls Idea to Certify Road Worthiness Through Modification Service Centers and Providers


After a backlash regarding the LTO’s crackdown on modified vehicles, the Department of Transportation is now recommending an accreditation process for “modification service centers/providers.”