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March 1, 2019

10 Examples of How Nissan Philippines Mastered the Art of Trend Jacking


With dozens of pages and hundred of friends packed into your social media feed, companies have to find ingenious ways to get even just 5 seconds of your attention. Among all the local carmakers, Nissan Philippines has to be one of the most effective.

Just How Many Santanas Did Volkswagen Philippines Sell in 2018?


When Volkswagen Philippines shifted over to its five new nameplates: Santana, Lavida, Lamando, and Tiguan, most of the attention is focused on the Santana. It was, for a very good reason: with a starting price of just P 686,000, it was expected to carry majority of the sales weight on its shoulders.

The Price of the Ford Ranger Raptor Just Went Up This Month


Were you dreaming about the Ford Ranger Raptor? Well, if the thought crossed your mind, get ready to pay a bit more now.

Subaru Hit with Massive 2.26 Million-Unit Global Recall; Philippine Units Affected


Subaru is getting hit with another recall, this time to the tune of 2.26 million units or more than double its annual global sales.

Mitsubishi's Flying High in Indonesia, Literally


The Mitsubishi Xpander is flying high, literally, in Indonesia. If you happen to find yourself there, you’ll be able to spot these special livery Garuda Indonesia planes that feature Mitsubishi’s best-selling MPV.

Mazda Philippines is Displaying This Weekend at The Powerplant Mall


If you happen to be at The Powerplant Mall this weekend, why don’t you give the new Mazda premium vehicles a try.

Volkswagen Philippines to Launch New Models in 2019


Volkswagen Philippines’s move to introduce its China nameplates has paid off handsomely. The German brand, distributed by AC Industrials, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ayala Corporation reported sales of 1,363 units or a 7 percent increase compared to 2017.

Ferrari's New V8 Supercar Features a Very F40 Design Twist


Ferrari is replacing its mid-engined V8 sportscar, the 488 GTB with this: the F8 Tributo. Debuting at the Geneva Motor Show, the Italian sportscar maker says this will be “one of the fastest, most thrilling, and communicative supercars ever.”

This P 400,000-Kit Ups the 2019 Ford Mustang's Power to Supercar Levels


It took longer than expected, but now Ford Performance is finally making available the long-awaited supercharger kit for the 2018/2019 Mustang.

Toyota's Making a Hotted Up Corolla Called the Corolla GRMN


Toyota is dead serious about sportifying its line-up that even before the Corolla GR Sport’s had the time to be in the spotlight at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show, the Japanese carmaker has already confirmed that an even hotter version, the Corolla GRMN is in the works.

Ford Cuts Thousands of Jobs, Sells Off Stake in Engine Plant


Ford is quietly reshuffling its business as it continues to struggle in China, the world’s second largest economy. Reuters via The New York Times reports that the American carmaker has begun dismissing thousands of its 20,000 workers due to weak auto sales there.

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.