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December 9, 2018

Ford Continues Role as Model Corporate Citizen


Continuing its role as a responsible corporate citizen, Ford Philippines, through its Operation Better World, helped build new water facilities to benefit Gawid Kalinga communities while also lending support to farmers affected by Typhoon Ompong with a financial donation.

Tata is First Indian Car Brand to Score Perfect at NCAP Safety Test


Tata Motors found itself at the extreme ends of the New Car Assessment Program or NCAP crash safety test for two of its vehicles: the Nexon and the Super Ace.

December 8, 2018

Ford Warns About the Dangers of Driving When Tired


After coming up with innovative suits that simulate near-term pregnancy and drunk driving, Ford just came up with a new one that highlights one of the biggest dangers affecting motorists, particular young ones today: driving when tired.

Japan's 2018-2019 Car of the Year is the Volvo XC40


After being declared the 2018 European Car of the Year, the first-ever Volvo XC40 adds yet another feather to its cap: the Japan Car of the Year 2018-2019.

UPDATED: Nissan May be Charged for Financial Misconduct as Well


UPDATE: Nissan has been charged for making false statements in its annual reports (12/10).

The Carlos Ghosn saga has taken a dramatic new twist as Nissan itself may be charged for financial misconduct.

December 7, 2018

Mazda Found a Way to Make Its Interior More Scratch Resistant


One of the biggest pains owning a Mazda is their generous use of high-gloss piano black interior accents. While they look good, they seem to scratch very easily. In time, they’ll end up looking more like brushed black accents than high-gloss black ones. Mazda, it seems, has found a possible solution.

This is Why You Keep On Seeing Ford Employees on Billboards


Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock this past few months, you may have noticed that Ford employees have started to grace billboards and web ads. Now, we can chuck it to them wanting their 15 minutes of fame, but there’s a bigger reason than that: employee pricing.

December 6, 2018

2019 Hyundai Grand Starex Urban Targets Premium Van Market (w/ 11 Photos, Specs)


After being launched as a single variant last July, Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc., has finally brought in the top-trim Grand Starex variant: the Grand Starex Urban.

Hyundai Philippines Unwraps Your Early Christmas Gift: the All-New 2019 Accent (w/ 11 Photos, Specs)


Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc., the country’s exclusive distributor of Hyundai cars and trucks unwrapped one of the most sought-after Christmas gifts this year: the all-new 2019 Hyundai Accent.

Treat Your Honda Well this Christmas Season


Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) wants you to pamper your beloved Honda this Christmas season (or maybe, start the new year right) with these special discounts on parts and labor until January 31, 2019.

Volkswagen is Saying Goodbye to the Internal Combustion Engine


Taking the lead from Swedish carmaker Volvo, Volkswagen has just announced that it’ll be moving away from the internal combustion engine as early as 2026.

Kymco Philippines Launches Range of Smart Scooters


Equipped with world-class technology and customization features, Kymco Philippines expands its product offering with three new scooters: Like 150i ABS, Like 150i with Noodoe technology, and Xciting 300i.

Tuason Racing's Formula V1 Car Dominates 8 Oras ng Pilipinas


Proving its speed and reliability, Tuason Racing pulled off another dominant win at the Petron x 8 Oras ng Pilipinas last December 1-2 at the Clark International Speedway. The purpose-built race machine finished ahead of the 32-car grid to score back-to-back victories in one of the country’s most prestigious endurance race.

5 Things to Expect When Owning a Volkswagen Santana


The Volkswagen Santana has been grabbing headlines of late thanks to its extremely affordable price of just P 686,000. But more than just being affordable, the Santana offers 5 benefits that help it stand out of the sub-compact sedan crowd.

Nissan Terra Scores Perfect in ASEAN NCAP


Nissan’s admission that its all-new Terra won’t pass US safety standards is greatly exaggerated as their first-ever 7-seater mid-sized SUV successfully scored a perfect 5-star safety rating, the ASEAN New Car Assessment Program or ASEAN NCAP revealed recently.

December 5, 2018

This Classic Aston Martin Holds a High-Tech Secret


With interest in classic cars growing every year and values of heritage models at an all-time high, Aston Martin Lagonda has pioneered a bold new plan: to future-proof these increasingly precious machines by creating the world’s first reversible EV powertrain conversion.

Isuzu Philippines Holds Eco-Drive Training for Fleet Customers


Owning, driving, and maintaining an Isuzu commercial vehicle is already a sound business investment in itself, as the world’s foremost manufacturer of diesel-powered engine assures the power, reliability, durability, and fuel efficiency in every vehicle that rolls out of its assembly.

2019 Subaru Forester Nets Highest Safety Rating from JNCAP


Coming from a high where the Subaru XV was adjudged the “safest car ever made in Japan,” Subaru announced that its all-new Forester has received a similar citation also from the Japan New Car Assessment Program or JNCAP.

December 4, 2018

Subaru is Playing Santa This Christmas with Discounts Up to P 250,000


Aiming to close the year on a high, Motor Image Pilipinas, the country’s exclusive distributor of Subaru is launching “The Subaru Christmas Special” which extends discounts as much as P 250,000 to would-be buyers (see table below).

Hyundai Philippines President Shapes Future Leaders at Forum


Last November 26, 2018, HARI President and CEO Ma. Fe Perez-Agudo, alongside St. Scholastica’s College Manila, launched the Maria Fe Perez-Agudo (MFPA) Center for Leadership Excellence with the MFPA Thought Leadership Forum held at St. Cecilia’s Hall.