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March 25, 2019

Toyota and Subaru to Collaborate on Second-Gen 86 and BRZ


After sort-of-confirming that a second-generation Subaru BRZ is coming, Toyota has pretty much done the same and confirmed that a second-generation 86 is coming and it’ll continue to be a collaboration with Subaru.

Blade Launches Bicycle Safety Helmets for Summer


Summer’s here and for some that signals taking up a new sport or hobby, typically something that involves the outdoors like cycling. Well, for those who are inclined to bike this summer, do it safely with Blade’s new line of safety gear.

Mitsubishi Just Pimped Up the Strada to Something Xzibit Would Approve


Yo dawg, I hears you’re a big fan of Pimp My Ride, so I bring it back with some help from Mitsubishi, ya all. Yeah, I take a regular Strada (L200 for you Europeans) and gave it some pimpin’. And it’s so good, it just won the UK’s “Truck King Battle.”

Volkswagen Alabang turns from Satellite Showroom to Full-Blown 3S Dealership


Volkswagen Alabang, which opened in late 2014 in the Molito commercial complex as a satellite showroom, is now a dealership with a more comprehensive display lineup, and is situated along the service road of Alabang-Zapote Road beside the Caltex station at the Madrigal Business Park in Ayala Alabang, Muntinlupa City.

GAC to Expand Reach to Southern Metro Manila


GAC is expanding its reach to Southern Metro Manila with the formal dealership agreement signing to put up GAC Motor in Westgate Alabang.

Toyota's Hybrid Electric Vehicles are Going on a Campus Tour


Toyota Motor Philippines started its Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) campus tour series by forging a partnership with MAPUA University’s Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering (MME) Department. The first leg of the educational caravan, held at the MAPUA school grounds in Intramuros, Manila, offered both students and faculty a firsthand look on the benefits of HEV technology through a symposium and an all-day test drive activity.

March 24, 2019

There's Something Odd with the 2019 Mazda3's Instrument Cluster


The 2019 Mazda3 is one beautiful car and we certainly can’t wait to drive it on Philippine roads soon. There’s a lot to love with the design, especially with the well-crafted interior. However, there’s one peculiar thing that caught our eye.

Electric Vehicles Are Dirty, May Use Unethically Sourced Parts


Amnesty International, a London-based non-government organization focused on human rights blasted the Electric Vehicle (EV) industry for selling itself as environmentally-friendly while producing many of its batteries using polluting fossil fuels and unethically-sourced materials.

MG Sets Sights on Civic Type R, WRX STI, Golf GTI with New eMG6 Trophy 305


MG is set to debut a hotter version of their MG6 compact sedan packing 305 horsepower and 480 Nm of torque at the upcoming Shanghai International Auto Show.

Chinese Range Rover Evoque Copycat Loses Case


Jaguar Land Rover has successfully won a case against a Chinese manufacturer that copied features of the Range Rover Evoque.

March 22, 2019

4 Ways the 2019 Mazda3 Raises Its Middle Finger Against Mediocrity


The Mazda3, and in turn, its predecessor, the 323 has always been regarded as a plucky car that condenses everything that Mazda stands for.

Mazda Philippines Shows Off 2019 Mazda3 (w/ 13 Photos)


Less than 6 months after its global unveil at the LA Auto Show, Bermaz Auto Philippines, the exclusive distributor of Mazda vehicles in the country presented the all-new 2019 Mazda3 to media and dealers alike. Marking a new era for the Japanese automaker, the all-new Mazda3 is the embodiment of Mazda’s upmarket push.

March 21, 2019

Hyundai Just Gave the World a Hotter Tucson SUV: Meet the Tucson N Line


Remember, Hyundai’s high-performance N Line? The one responsible for the the i30 N and the available-in-the-Philippines Veloster N? Well, they’ve given their compact SUV, the Tucson the very same treatment: welcome to the Tucson N Line.

Subaru's Cutting the Price of Their STI Brake Pads for Summer


If you’ve always wanted better stopping power for your Forester, well, Subaru’s got a great deal for you. All fourth-generation Forester SJ models can available of STI Performance brake pads at a discounted price.

The Future Toyota Avanza May Be Based on the Suzuki Ertiga


Two years after announcing a corporate partnership, Toyota and Suzuki have now outlined in detail what that partnership means. Though both automakers remain free to compete with each other, the collaboration deals with how they will handle disruptive trends and technologies.

Modern PUVs Make Their Way to Tarlac By Way of Isuzu


As the PUV modernization is making headway nationwide, the Isuzu modern PUVs can now also be of service in the city of Tarlac.

Suzuki Jimny Heads to UP Town Center Starting Tomorrow, March 22


Suzuki Philippines is bringing the much-talked about, much-anticipated SUV, the Jimny All-Grip Pro on tour.

Cabanatuan is Now Nissan-fied


Committed to bringing excellent customer experience with the brand, Nissan upgraded its Cabanatuan dealership with its newest global retail visual identity.

March 20, 2019

Holy Hell! The Chevrolet Camaro's Coming Back to the Philippines


Just when you thought Chevrolet Philippines was happy enough with bringing the Corvette to local shores, they’ve dropped the bomb and revealed that their iconic muscle car, the Camaro, is destined for a comeback. Mark your calendars because it’s happening in April at the Manila International Auto Show.

Being an Isuzu Loyalist Has Its Rewards


If you’ve been happy with your Isuzu vehicles all these years, why not assure yourself of an even more delightful motoring experience in the future with one of the world’s most trusted and reliable vehicle brands?

What in the World is WLTP?!


If you’ve taken in enough Geneva Motor Show news in the past few weeks, eagle-eyed readers will notice that carmakers have begun quoting their fuel mileage using WLTP. What exactly is this new fuel mileage standard and how does this differ from previous testing methods?

Mazda Philippines and AAP Renew Commitment to Driver Development


Bermaz Auto Philippines, the exclusive distributor of Mazda vehicles and parts in the country, and the Automobile Association Philippines, the country’s oldest and biggest auto club, renew their partnership to train, develop and discover young drivers in the field of motorsports.

Is J&T Express Foton Philippines's Biggest Fleet Customer?


Foton Motor Philippines continues to entice a growing number of companies to switch to the country’s third best-selling truck brand. One such customer is PT Global Jet Express, commonly known as J&T Express.

Hyundai Introduces New Platform That's Safer, Sportier, and More Efficient


Hyundai is trickling information about the all-new 2020 Sonata which marks its start of sale (in the U.S., at least) at the end of the month.

The Ultimate Luxury SUV, the Rolls-Royce Cullinan Arrives in Manila


Almost a year after its global debut, the Rolls-Royce of SUV has finally landed in the Philippines. The Cullinan, dubbed the Most Luxurious SUV in the World, will enable Rolls-Royce to tap a new breed of customer: those who demand the ultimate in luxury while traversing the most challenging terrain.

March 19, 2019

Nissan Philippines Appoints New President and Managing Director


Nissan announced the appointment of Atsushi Najima as the new president and managing director for Nissan Philippines, effective April 01, 2019. Atsushi will report to Vincent Wijnen, senior vice president for sales and for marketing at Nissan Asia & Oceania.

Mazda Philippines Lets You Save Big Until End of March 2019


There’s a whole lot to save if you’re in the market for a Mazda. Until March 31, 2019, the Mazda2, CX-3, CX-5, and BT-50 all come with special offers including up to P 200,000 off for cash purchases.

7 Things You Need to Know About the Child Restraint Act


Last February 22, 2019, President Rodrigo Duterte signed Republic Act 11229 or “An Act Providing for the Special Protection of Child Passengers in Motor Vehicles and Appropriating Funds Thereof.” You can check the signed copy of the law below, but it’s worth noting that it’s fairly close to the bicameral version of the bill passed last December 2018.