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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.

Breakaway from the ordinary and elevate your driving experience as The Covenant Car Company, Inc. (TCCCI), exclusive importer and distributor of Chevrolet automobiles and parts in the country, offers exciting all-in low down payment options on top-of-the-line Chevrolet models and its impressive range of vehicle variants through its new “Beyond the Ordinary” promo.

Over 350 Ford customers who have their vehicles serviced at any Ford dealership will have the chance to win prizes, including a trip for 2 to Thailand as grand prize, in the Take it to Ford service promo.

Get free labor on your change oil when you bring a minimum of 4-liter G-Tech or 6-liter D-Tech specially-marked Prestone Motor Oils at select Rapide outlets. Cost of oil filter and other incidentals are not included.

Is Kia Philippines Going to Launch a Sub-P 900,000 Crossover?

At the Soluto’s official public launch in Cagayan de Oro, Mr. Manny Aligada, President of Kia Philippines dropped more hints as to what model the Korean automaker has in store for their second unboxing event at the Manila International Auto Show in April.

Subaru’s EyeSight driver assist system has proven itself once more as the carmaker’s 2019 Forester scored a “superior” rating for pedestrian crash prevention at the latest test done by the U.S.-based Insurance Institute for Highway Safety or IIHS.

The all-new Jimny is upon us. After initially saying that its availability has been pushed back to the third quarter of the year, Suzuki Philippines is adjusting their time table and now says that the sub-compact SUV is dropping in three weeks’ time (March 8, 2019 to be exact).

A lot of attention is paid on the Kia Soluto’s range-topping EX trim and for very good reason: at P 735,000, it has the features and specs that can shame others in its price segment and even some a bracket higher.

Today is the last day to catch the Art Fair PH 2019 at The Link in Makati City. There, AC Automotive showcases the imaginative ingenuity of Filipino modern artist Ian Carlo Jaucian with a contemporary art focused on sights and sounds.

This Mitsubishi Montero Sport Hides a Secret

The Mitsubishi Montero Sport may be known locally and perhaps even the region as a mid-sized 7-seater SUV, but in the United Kingdom, it’s also taken on a new role: delivery van.

All-New 2019 Jeep Wrangler JL is Arriving in March

Auto Nation Group, the distributor of Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, and RAM has confirmed that the fifth-generation Jeep Wrangler is almost upon us. The Wrangler JL, as the model’s called, will be unveiled officially early March, more than a year after its global debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show in 2017.

Toyota Motor Philippines is making it easier for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) to achieve their dream of getting a car for their families as the carmaker is announcing special Vios packages exclusive for the country’s modern-day heroes.

Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc., the official distributor of Hyundai passenger cars in the Philippines, launched an industry-first with its partnership with A CJ O Shopping. The Korean carmaker is tapping the home shopping network to market Hyundai’s newest offering: the first-ever Reina. This continues Hyundai’s initiative to innovate the car shopping experience and make it more convenient for the motor public at large.

Using 400,000 Lego bricks, two experienced Lego model makers have built what is probably the world’s biggest camper made out of Lego bricks. The full-sized Lego T2 (aka Kombi aka Hippie Van) weighs 700 kilograms.

Goodyear Philippines, a leader in the tire industry, is celebrating its centenary in the country this year.

In celebration of the 2019 Strada’s launch, Mitsubishi Motors Corporation is further sweetening ownership if you register, reserve online, and purchase your new pickup truck by the end of the month.

As Nissan’s flagship SUV in the Philippines, the Terra took a bite out of the SUV market dominated by the likes of the Fortuner and Montero Sport. Launching a 7-seater SUV was a first for Nissan, and was, for all intents and purposes, a make-or-break model. Luckily for them, they understood that they had to stand out and for that, they capitalized on two major factors: the mechanical refinement and the cutting-edge safety tech. And this is what this story’s about—Nissan taking a step back from the number crunching and focusing on the elements that matter to everyday road warriors every time he or she gets behind the wheel.

Honda is Closing the Factory That Makes the Civic Type R

The home of the Civic Type R will close its doors. This news was relayed by Honda in a statement as it restructures its global manufacturing network and accelerates its commitment to electrified cars.

The benefits of the Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance is paying off with the introduction of the all-new 2019 Nissan Livina for the Indonesian market. And if it looks familiar, it should: it’s based off the Mitsubishi Xpander.

Foton Motor Philippines, Inc. (FMPI), formally inaugurated its newest dealer network expansion: Foton Bacoor, Cavite.

The Manila Sports Car Club or MSCC, a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation and enjoyment of sportscar released their annual “The List.” This is a rundown of eligible cars that can gain its owners entry into the exclusive club.

Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI), the official distributor of Hyundai vehicles in the country started 2019 with a slight dip in January sales, proving that the economic havoc brought about by the new vehicle excise tax is far from over.

Subaru may be working on expanding its high-performance vehicle range outside the sports sedan and sports coupe mold.

BMW Philippines is announcing a recall on selected 3 Series E90 models from 2005 to 2012.

Mitsubishi Motors Philippines is clearing out old stocks to welcome the New Year and with that, get ready for huge savings on 2018 models of the Strada, Montero Sport, and even their flagship Pajero SUV.

The MG name and the octagonal badge has always been synonymous with sporty roadsters. While most twenty-, thirty-, or even forty-somethings won’t recognize it by now, they were, at one time, the car world’s hottest ticket. As it seeks a return to relevance under its new owners, SAIC, one sure hoped that a sportscar was somewhere in those plans. For now though, the closest thing is the MG6.

Toyota Philippines Launches All-New 2020 Hiace (w/ 37 Photos, Specs)

The first-ever global launch happened in the country as Toyota Motor Philippines unveiled the all-new 2020 Hiace a week after some photos leaked onto the internet. As the world’s largest market for Toyota’s full-sized MPV outside of Japan, sales will start here first before the rest of the world.

Jaguar is about to give its cars more oomph with the introduction of a new 6-cylinder gasoline engine. This new inline-6 engine offers better response and better balance than the outgoing V6 and will make its debut on the Range Rover Sport.

Nissan is adding a dash of color to its Terra 7-seater SUV lineup with the introduction of a new limited-edition color. Meet the Terra in Fiery Red.

The Burgos Circle Car Club, a group of sportscar enthusiasts who gather for cars, coffee, and camaraderie every Sunday in partnership with Bonifacio Global City is organizing the second Sportscar for a Cause this coming Sunday, February 24, 2019 from 7 AM to 11 AM.

BMW M Gives 500+ Horsepower to 2019 X3 and X4

BMW’s performance division, BMW M has succeeded in breaching the 500-horsepower mark in the compact SUV market with the new X3 M and X4 M.

Remember GM entering the e-bike business and even held a global name contest for it last November? Well, today, they’ve formally announced its name: ARĪV. It will go on sale in Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands.

Indonesia is finalizing a new electric vehicle (EV) policy that will likely transform the country into the region’s next production center for EVs, a report published by Reuters said.

Ford is announcing recalls that cover close to 1.6 million units in North America, including one model that’s currently being sold in the Philippine market.

Just a week ago, Jaguar Land Rover infamously made history by handing its parent company, Tata, the worst-ever quarterly loss in Indian corporate history. The Reuters reports says that worries surrounding Brexit and weakening retail sales in China are to blame. A report from Automotive News explores deeper problems at hand: declining quality.

Mazda CX-8 Inches Its Way to ASEAN; Previewed for Malaysian Market

Almost a year and a half since Mazda’s announcement that they’ll be bringing the CX-8 to ASEAN markets, the first concrete steps have finally happened as the 7-seater SUV has been previewed in Malaysia.

Ford Philippines is making its best-selling Ranger more affordable this month thanks to a P 60,000 cash discount valid only this February.

Honda has continued the tease of its first-ever all-electric vehicle, the Urban EV by showing off its dashboard. And we like what we see.

Volkswagen Goes On Tour This February to May 2019

Starting as early as Valentine’s Day this February, up to Labor Day in May, Volkswagen Philippines brings its roster of German-engineered and designed vehicles closer to the Filipino public when it holds tours and exhibits in major malls in Metro Manila.

Toyota Motor Philippines may have been Number 1 in 9 vehicle segments, but there’s one segment that eluded them: the small MPV category. The best-selling vehicle in that category is none other than the Mitsubishi Xpander.

The ASEAN NCAP has released the crash test results of the 2019 Camry and it comes as no surprise that Toyota’s newest executive sedan scored a 5 out of 5 safety rating.

The Philippines’s fastest cars will descend at the Clark International Speedway on March 10, 2019 for the Motul 300V Superfast event.

Japanese aftermarket tuner Wald just got their hands on the 2019 Suzuki Jimny and managed to transform it into one bad-ass SUV.

For buyers who heart is still set on the fourth-generation Forester compact crossover, Subaru is giving people one last chance to snag one before stocks run out. And sweetening the deal even more, starting today until the end of the month, Motor Image Pilipinas is offering special financial deals.

To spread kilig for everyone on Valentines’ day, Grab, has designed several GrabCar vehicles to sport a Valentines-inspired look that’ll delight passengers with free rides.

Owning a brand-new Jaguar or Land Rover has never been this easy. All British Cars, the sole authorized dealership of Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles, parts, and accessories in the Philippines, offers flexible financing schemes for select Jaguar and Land Rover models for the whole month of February. Customers may choose between two financing schemes: a low monthly amortization plan or free monthly amortization for the first few months.

To celebrate the launch of the first-ever 2019 UX, a luxury compact crossover engineered for the city, Lexus partnered with designer John Elliott to create the “Sole of the UX” — custom tires inspired by his John Elliott x Nike AF1 shoe. The tires re-imagine the classic silhouette of Elliott’s sneaker, embodying the spirit of clean, purposeful, and modern design. Tires that, like the crossover itself, are inspired by and designed for the city.

At the end of a hectic day, cosying up to the one you love should be a welcome relief. But for those who share their bed with a “space invader”, precious hours can be lost simply trying to reclaim a fair share of the mattress.

First Drive: 2019 Hyundai Reina 1.4 GL

Normally, there’s not much to say when it comes to basic commuter cars. While you can use all sorts of hyperboles driving the latest exotic supercar or even the newest burly SUV, the same sort of language doesn’t work when you talk about a car that’s designed to be better than taking public transportation. Yet, here is the 2019 Hyundai Reina, and exaggerations aside, it’s the best value sedan money can buy.

Proof that all sportscars look great in British Racing Green, Toyota is releasing this special 86
wearing the iconic motorsports-inspired hue.

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