Commemorating its partnership with tennis superstar and proud GT-R owner Naomi Osaka, Nissan is launching a special edition of its supercar honoring the Grand Slam winner.
December 19, 2018
Nissan Just Made a Special Edition GT-R Celebrating Naomi Osaka
Commemorating its partnership with tennis superstar and proud GT-R owner Naomi Osaka, Nissan is launching a special edition of its supercar honoring the Grand Slam winner.
December 18, 2018
Isuzu Slashes Prices of mu-X Until End of the Month
Shopping for a brand-new mid-sized 7-seater SUV just got a bit more difficult. After Ford and Mitsubishi both announced enticing year-end promotions on their Everest and Montero Sport respectively, Isuzu is doing the same.
Hyundai Philippines Bring Digital Showroom Experience with First Hyundai City Store
Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI) and Hyundai Cebu, Inc. are set to lead digital transformation in the automotive industry with the launch of Hyundai City Store Cebu, the first Hyundai City Store in the Asia and Pacific region.
GAC Motor to Expand to Tarlac and Cebu
Less than a month since the official launch of GAC Motor in the Philippines, Legado Motors, Inc. (LMI), the official distributor in the Philippines, has revealed two new strategic locations to help expand their market presence.
These Are the First Photos of an Accessorized 2019 Mazda3
If you happen to find yourself in Japan this January, try to drop by the Tokyo Auto Salon 2019 at Makuhari Messe to see the all-new Mazda3 in the flesh for the very first time in Asia.
Mazda May Soon Offer a Detachable Hard Top Accessory for the MX-5
Is Mazda bringing back a removable hardtop as an accessory for the MX-5? It sure looks like it with a tease of what the automaker has in store for the Tokyo Auto Salon 2019 and Osaka Auto Messe 2019.
Ford Everest Tech Can Help Your Dogs Sleep Better During the New Year (w/ Video)
New Year’s Eve. Faces lit up with joy as the countdown to midnight begins and the skies are illuminated by fireworks. But the soundtrack to that experience can be a painful one for pets and worrying for owners.
Review: 2018 Nissan GT-R
Sitting a mere 110 millimeters off the ground and having a twin turbo V6 engine mounted front midship, everyone thought I’ve lost my mind: was I was seriously going to daily drive a 2018 Nissan GT-R for a full week amidst the Christmas rush? Hell, yeah. And you know what? Aside from the fact that it garners attention anywhere it goes, this here is a very capable commuter car.
December 17, 2018
Under Ayala, Kia Philippines Aims for 10,000 Unit Sales in 2019
AC Automotive, Ayala Corporation’s automotive business company operating under AC Industrials (ACI), has announced that it will officially re-launch the Kia brand in the Philippines on January 30, 2019. This was formalized during a round table where Kia Philippines President Mr. Manny Aligada laid down the plans for the Korean automotive brand, the distributor of which was taken over by AC Automotive formally last December 5.
Isuzu Philippines Technicians are World's Best
Continuing its winning streak of being among the world’s best in service skills and technical knowledge, Isuzu Philippines team of service technicians was again hailed Grand Champion of Category B: Euro 4 and below Emission Class Regulation at the conclusion of the Isuzu I-1 Grand Prix World Technical Competition last December 6 at the Isuzu Monozukuri Service Training Center in Fujisawa, Japan.
Was Carlos Ghosn a Victim of a Nissan Power Play?
Is Disgraced Chairman Carlos Ghosn a victim of power play within Nissan? Arrested for underreporting his compensation last November 19, a follow up report by Automotive News says that the timing of his arrest could be connected to Nissan CEO Hiroto Saikawa trying to protect his job.
Grab Philippines Offers Bus Service to Alleviate TNVS Shortage
Recognizing traffic and limited transportation options (including the lack of Grab units lately), Grab Philippines is augmenting this with the Grab Christmas Express service. The free bus and jeepney ride service will ply high-demand locations from today until December 24, 2018.
December 15, 2018
UPDATED: Ford Philippines Just Teased the 2019 Everest
UPDATE: Ford just took down the photo from their Instagram account (12/15).
Saturdays are typically slow when it comes to automotive news, but leave it to Ford Philippines to drop us a very big surprise: the 2019 Ford Everest.
December 14, 2018
The Cleanest Fuel in the Philippines Comes from Caltex
Caltex announced the results of a borescope test conducted in October of this year wherein regular use of its fuels resulted in an engine intake valve cleanliness score of 9.7 out of 10 across Asia, and 9.8 out of 10 in the Philippines.
Buy a Nissan GT-R, Tour the Factory in Japan for Free
It’s worked for MINI before, so there’s no harm in trying it for the Nissan GT-R as well. Starting today, Nissan High Performance Center (Nissan Quezon Avenue) is giving all buyers of the GT-R supercar an automatic trip to Japan during the picturesque Cherry Blossom season.
Here's the 10 Best Engines for 2019
Automotive publication Wards has released its coveted 10 Best Engines list for 2019 and it shows, more than ever, the trend towards electrified powertrains.
December 13, 2018
Happy Birthday, Volkswagen DSG
A drive revolution celebrates its birthday: 15 years ago, Volkswagen introduced the first dual clutch gearbox (DSG) for large-scale production. More economical and sportier than any automatic gearbox before it, the DSG was deemed the “automatic transmission for the modern age.” The DSG changed the way gears were shifted, particularly in the compact class. To date, more than 26 million Volkswagen owners globally have opted for the dual clutch gearbox.
Hyundai Shuffles Management to Accelerate Change
The Hyundai Motor Group shuffled their management as the company seeks to accelerate change and implement fresh, new ideas amidst weakening sales in the U.S. and China. All in all, 17 top executives were reassigned across the group including both Hyundai Motor Co. and Kia Motors Corporation.
McLaren and OnePlus Team Up on New Smartphone
McLaren has announced a long-term partnership with an unlikely mobile phone company: OnePlus. Commemorating their “shared passion for speed,” a new device was unveiled: the OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition.
Mitsubishi Brings Eclipse Cross Dakar Racing
After using its Pajero to compete in one of the world’s most grueling rallies, Mitsubishi is ready to switch nameplates and use its Eclipse Cross for the 2019 edition.
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