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February 8, 2019

UPDATED: Yes, Philippines: We're Getting the Mazda MX-5 30th Anniversary Edition (w/ 11 Photos)

UPDATE: We have more info on allocation, price, and arrival. Check it here (02/11).

Checkbooks at the ready, Miata fans: Mazda has just dropped the MX-5 30th Anniversary Edition at the Chicago Auto Show and yes, it’s confirmed that Bermaz Auto Philippines, the exclusive distributor of Mazda in the Philippines has gotten some allocation for MX-5 fans locally.

Peugeot Philippines Gets into the 0% Interest Deals Game

Fancy a car far from the usual choices? Well, you’re in for a treat as French carmaker Peugeot is now getting into the multi-year zero interest deal, too.

For almost two years now, Toyota’s sub-compact C-HR crossover was supposedly being considered for the Philippine market. The plan, likely killed when the new vehicle excise tax went into effect last 2018, looks to be salvageable with the news that Toyota’s now assembling the C-HR in Thailand.

The death of the turbocharged Forester has left a gaping hole in the hearts of car enthusiasts everywhere. Where now can we get our daily adrenaline fix while still being able to justify to our wives or girlfriends that “it’s practical; it just so happens to be fast too?” Well, don’t fear, because that very same reasoning applies to the 2019 Subaru Levorg 2.0 GT-S. It’s one practical car; it just so happens to be fast too.

Toyota and Sumitomo Mitsui Auto Service Company are joining up to form a new company called Kinto. Realizing that as society shifts from conventional car ownership to car usage that can be enjoyed wherever and as needed, Kinto is a unique take in the automotive subscription service.

In celebration of Chinese New Year, Subaru is holding a special program for aftersales service until the end of the month for vehicles both under warranty and those post-warranty.

Every year, General Motors’ color and trim designers from each region converge at the GM’s Design Center in North America to decide what colors to offer on future vehicles based on customer preferences, supplier insights, and other industry trends. By doing so, GM is able to offer Chevrolet vehicles in a wide range of hues that balances the need for customer appeal across many markets and product differentiation within specific markets and segments.

Suzuki Jimny Among Top 10 Finalists for 2019 World Car of the Year

Out of 40 eligible contenders, the 10 finalists for the 2019 World Car of the Year was announced. The jury, made up of 86 international automotive journalists selected the following by secret ballot. Whil the list is populated by European brands, there’s actually one standout: the 2019 Suzuki Jimny.

You think the price of the pristine low-mileage 1994 Toyota Supra was insane? Well, for about the same price, you can buy yourself—a used set of wheels and tires from a Bugatti Veyron.

Jaguar Land Rover has developed a system that projects the direction of travel onto the road ahead of self-driving vehicles, to tell other road users what it is going to do next.

Despite the well-documented dangers of using a mobile phone while driving, more and more drivers are guilty of “manipulating” their devices while driving—up 57 percent compared to 2014, in fact, according to a survey done by the US-based Insurance Institute for Highway Safety or the IIHS.

Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) stood as witnesses as the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) turned over one i-MiEV (Pure Electric Vehicle) and one Outlander PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to the Office of the President during the signing and turn over ceremony held at the Malacañang Palace.

UPDATED: Mazda Teases New Compact SUV (It's the CX-3)

After the debut of the 2019 Mazda3, the next Mazda model to receive the “seventh-generation” or 7G treatment is an all-new Mazda compact SUV and it’ll be shown to the world at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show next month.

It’s hard to make what the BAIC BJ20 is. Afar, it looks like a large, hulking off-roader, but upon closer inspection, it’s closer in packaging to a compact SUV. It’s also got this strong Jeep vibe going on, even if its innards are based off a soft roader which, in turn, has strong Saab roots. It doesn’t make sense, but you shouldn’t care. It’s time to stop overanalyzing it and treat it as it is: a surprisingly solid crossover.

Ford Philippines Slashes Prices of 2019 Explorer

Still haven’t bought a Ford lately? Well, if you’re thinking about one, there’s some great news. Ford is extending discounts on the EcoSport, Explorer, and Everest until February 28, 2019.

You think you have discerning taste? You think you tell which Montero Sport’s the best-looking one? Well, by simply casting your vote, you stand the chance to win a trip for two (2) to Japan.

At their annual Dealers’ Appreciation Night, Foton Vice President for Dealer Sales Operations, Mr. Levy Santos gave everyone more detail about Foton Philippines’s performance last 2018 and their plans heading into 2019. Here are some of the highlights:

The term, “Multi-Purpose Vehicle” or MPV is used to describe any vehicle that puts flexibility above all else. Things like styling, performance, and comfort are typically left out, and if present, feel like mere afterthoughts. In the past few years though, things have changed. MPV buyers started demanding more than just flexibility; they started wanting everything a passenger car or even SUV could offer. Enter the 2019 Suzuki Ertiga, a car that heeds the call of the modern family man.

After Toyota Motor Philippines announced its arrival on the second week of February, more details have finally surfaced on the all-new 2019 RAV4.

How Bad is Bad? A Look at the Philippine Automotive Industry in 2018

2018 is a year to forget for the Philippine automotive industry. After 7 years of impressive growth, car sales dropped last year due to factors such as the implementation of the revised new vehicle excise tax (part of the TRAIN law) and the resulting higher inflation and weakening peso.

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February 8, 2019

UPDATED: Yes, Philippines: We're Getting the Mazda MX-5 30th Anniversary Edition (w/ 11 Photos)

February 7, 2019

Peugeot Philippines Gets into the 0% Interest Deals Game

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February 6, 2019

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Jaguar Develops Self-Driving Vehicles That Tell Others What They're Going to Do Next

More Drivers Use Mobile Phones While Driving Compared to 2014

Mitsubishi Philippines Donates EVs to Office to the President

February 5, 2019

UPDATED: Mazda Teases New Compact SUV (It's the CX-3)

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February 4, 2019

Ford Philippines Slashes Prices of 2019 Explorer

Do You Have Taste? Voting for the Best-Dressed Mitsubishi Montero Sport Can Win You a Trip to Japan

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February 3, 2019

How Bad is Bad? A Look at the Philippine Automotive Industry in 2018