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February 28, 2019

Waze Philippines Recognizes the Unsung Heroes of the Crowd-Sourced App


The Waze community has grown significantly in the Philippines. There are currently 2.85 million active users on the navigation app, of which 30 are map editors.

Opel Did Something It Couldn't Do Under GM


After just a year under Groupe PSA, Opel has achieved something it couldn’t go under General Motors control: turn a profit. The automobile group which also includes Peugeot and Citroen celebrated a “historic” profit at Opel last year of USD 979,000 million compared to a loss of USD 179 million in the last 5 months of 2017 just before GM opted to turn over the brand to Groupe PSA.

GAC Motor Opens First Dealership in Central Luzon


GAC Motor has opened its newest dealership located in San Fernando, Pampanga through Dreamcar Unlimited Automotive Corporation headed by Dr. Jose Chua, Jr.

The Most Desired Supercar by Filipinos? The Audi R8


After showing what brands are most popular around the world, insurance provider Veygo has now revealed which supercar remains desired globally.

Unioil and Lalamove Partner for Partner Perks

Unioil, the leader in innovative petroleum solutions has partnered with Lalamove, the leading on-demand delivery app, to offer exclusive benefits to Lalamove partner drivers through the Lalamove-branded Unioil Loyalty Card.

February 27, 2019

Honda's First-Ever EV, the Honda e is Cute and Downright Sporty


Honda’s first-ever all-electric vehicle takes one step closer to production. The first-ever Honda e will make its global debut at the Geneva Motor Show in a few weeks’ time as a prototype. And like all other Hondas before it, it’ll stay true to the carmaker’s thrust to deliver a fun-to-drive experience even if it doesn’t have a VTEC engine under the hood.

Jeep is Going Electrified for Future Models


Chrysler is readying its assembly plants in the US in order to produce new Jeep models, among them a three-row SUV, four plug-in hybrid vehicles, and two models to fill in “white space” segments in its line-up.

Peugeot Shows Off 400-Horsepower 508 Sedan Concept


Peugeot is readying a high-performance version of its 508 executive sedan that will, get this, be powered by a combination of a traditional gasoline engine with electric motors for added boost.

Filipino Among Lexus Design 2019 Finalists


Lexus announced the names of the 6 Lexus Design Award finalists for 2019. This year’s finalists employed technology in even more creative ways to spark new ideas and conceptualize transformative solutions that have the power to change lives. Most of the solution concepts below looked to address the challenges of tomorrow today including biodegradable materials, renewable energy sources, and reduction of our carbon footprint.

February 26, 2019

3 Years On, Nissan Philippines Says Some Vehicle Airbags Still Need Replacing


In keeping with its commitment to the safety of its customers, Nissan Philippines Inc. (NPI) urges customers of selected Nissan vehicles to bring in their cars at authorized dealers to have their defective airbags checked and replaced. This reminder comes 3 years after Nissan first discovered that some of their vehicles are affected by the global recall affecting airbags made by Takata.

Mazda Philippines Gets Word on Number of Units Covered by Faulty Valve Springs


Last November, we broke the news that 640,000 Mazda vehicles (230,000 in Japan and 410,000 overseas) equipped with the Skyactiv-D engine are possibly headed for a recall due to faulty valve springs. Three months later, we found out the extent of this recall to Philippine market units.

Vespa Philippines Introduces Limited Edition Notte Models


Vespa Philippines is bringing in the limited-edition Vespa Notte series for those who love attention to detail and meticulous attention to detail.

Isuzu Iloilo is Isuzu Philippines's Dealer of the Year in 2018


Isuzu Philippines Corporation held its 2018 Dealer of the Year Awards (DOYA) last week and Iloilo took home the top honor recognizing their outstanding performance in both sales and aftersales operations.

Lexus Has Now Sold 10 Million Vehicles Globally


Today, Lexus announced its 10 millionth vehicle sold, a landmark achievement that came shortly after a strong 2018 year-end sales performance with Lexus achieving multiple best-ever sales goals around the globe.

Breyton's New Magnetite Forged Wheel Collection is Now Available in the Philippines


oncept One Wheels, the exclusive distributor of Breyton Wheels in the Philippines is announcing the arrival of the German wheel specialist’s new Magnetite Forged Wheel 2019 collection.

Polymetal Gray on the 2019 Mazda3 Plays With Your Eyes (w/ 21 Photos)


The launch of the all-new 2019 Mazda3 at the L.A. Auto Show revealed that Mazda’s going to introduce a new color, Polymetal Gray exclusively for the 5-door hatchback. Despite that though, for the first batch of press shots, Mazda still stuck to their trademark Soul Red Crystal and Machine Gray Metallic. Three months after though, here comes a deluge of Polymetal Gray goodness.

Ford Allows LEGO Builders to Customize a 1967 Mustang with This Kit


A true American hero will soon be screeching into stores with the arrival of the Lego Creator Expert Ford Mustang from March 1.

The 2019 Peugeot 208 is the French Carmaker's First Glimpse of an Electrified Future


Peugeot is showing off its newest sub-compact hatchback, the all-new 208 which is meant to “re-energize” its presence in the small car market. With a choice of gasoline, diesel, and even all-electric drivetrains, this is the first visibile sign of the French carmaker’s direction to electrify their entire vehicle range in 5 years.

Volvo Introduces New "B" Badge; Destined for New Mild Hybrid Line-Up


Volvo has taken a significant step towards its electrification goals with the release of upgraded and newly-developed electrified powertrain options, to be made available across its entire model range going forward.

February 25, 2019

Review: 2019 Ford Ranger Raptor


When Steven Spielberg gave Jurassic Park the popcorn treatment, he may have given an unforgettable role to the T-Rex, but the main villains were, without a doubt, the Raptors. Aggressive, agile, lethal—these are the film’s fearsome predators and at the mere sight of them, is enough to shake Jell-O out of a kid’s hands. Ford and their go-fast division, Ford Performance figured as much too and reckoned that there’s no name more appropriate to strike fear in the pickup truck segment. This is the 2019 Ford Ranger Raptor: the truck that’ll shake the Jell-O out of the hands of every single other pickup in the market.