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May 2, 2019

Here's How You Can Unf*ck Waze


If you’re a regular Waze user, you’ll notice that the app’s been fucked up this past week. After the latest update, it’s been defaulting to a route that takes twice or even thrice as long.

May 1, 2019

The Previous-Generation Toyota Hiace is Back...as a Mazda


Mazda may be best known for their passenger cars, but they did come up with a one-box van called the Bongo. It’s sort-of an oddball since it was based on a lot of things throughout its five-generation history being based off a Ford, a Mitsubishi, and a Nissan. Now, believe it or not, it’s based off a Toyota.

Isuzu Just Built a D-Max to Rival the Ranger Raptor


Who knew an Isuzu D-Max could look so badass? Well, here is the 2019 D-Max Artic Trucks AT35 Safir and the best part? It’s actually a production model.

You Can Drive Home a 2019 Honda Brio for As Little as P 28,000


In celebration of the 2019 Brio’s arrival, Honda Cars Philippines is announcing special all-in low downpayment options covering selected variants of their new subcompact hatchback.

April 30, 2019

Future Hyundai and Kia Vehicles May Be Tuned Using a Smartphone App


Hyundai and Kia are certainly embracing smartphone-based car technologies that go beyond the usual infotainment. After announcing the first-ever smartphone-based car key system, the Korean automaker has now developed a way to adjust the performance of its electric vehicles by simply using a smartphone-based app.

2020 Land Rover Defender Logs 1.2 Million Kilometers in Testing


To celebrate World Land Rover Day, Land Rover has announced plans for the new Defender to complete a final phase of field testing with the Tusk Trust, on location in Kenya. A Defender prototype wearing a unique camouflage will experience life at the Borana Conservancy as part of Land Rover’s 15-year partnership with Tusk Trust.

Piaggio Philippines Offers New 3-, 4-Wheeled Cargo Solutions


Autoitalia Philippines, the exclusive distributor of Piaggio products in the country widens its portfolio with new cargo solutions made especially for urban areas. The line includes new 3-wheeled APÉ diesel models and the first-ever four-wheeled Piaggio in the country.

Review: 2019 Ford Ranger Wildtrak 2.0L Bi-Turbo 4x4


Watching people gawk at the Ford Ranger Wildtrak as it parked itself on a busy street in Makati made the entire trip worth it. See the Ranger’s always had the “capability” part nailed down—it was and still is the best truck if you wanted sheer ability to go off-roading or haul stuff. It’s the “smart” part that’s seen a slew of competitors try and take the Ranger’s crown. This 2019, ford has had to take the ace out of their sleeve but nonetheless, it blows everyone else out of the water in the process.

April 29, 2019

Would You Have Preferred the Kia Forte or the Chinese Market Kia K3?


Kia Philippines sprung a surprise at the Manila International Auto Show by reviving the Forte compact sedan for the local market, including the introduction of a high-performance variant, the Forte GT. But what if, just what if, they decided to look to China like they did the Soluto? We’d be getting the all-new Kia K3 instead.

Vehicle Importers Saw Q1 2019 Sales Decline 3 Percent


The Association of Vehicle Importers and Distributors (AVID) reports that First Quarter 2019 sales still fell 3 percent to 22,497 units compared to 23,038 during the same period last year. That said, the group saw March 2019 sales hit a positive 8 percent. The 7,952 units sold during the month is up compared to 7,380 units in 2018 indicating that the automotive industry is beginning to recover.

Biggest Test Drive Festival Returns to MOA This May 2-5, 2019


Eleven brands will showcase their model line-ups and offer test drives at the biggest outdoor test drive festival. Slated this May 2 to 5 at the SM Mall of Asia concert grounds, the Phoenix Petroleum 2019 Auto Focus Summer Test Drive Festival will offer a one-stop shop for prospective car buyers.

How Volkswagen Managed to Stay On Top in the World's Most Competitive Car Market


“China is the most competitive automotive market in the world,” declares Immo Buschmann, Senior Director for Sales at SAIC Volkswagen. At 27.5 percent or 22.784 million vehicles sold, it’s currently the biggest car market in the world—bigger than the USA (17.284 million) and Japan (4.891 million) combined. Yet, less than four decades ago, it was dismissed by everyone.

Subaru Just Quietly Increased the Price of the 2019 Forester


This piece of news flew past below most radars, so in case you missed it: Motor Image Pilipinas, the exclusive distributor of Subaru vehicles in the country decided to increase the price of the all-new 2019 Forester.

Is the 2020 Creta Poised to be Hyundai's First 7-Seater Small SUV?


Venue, Kona, Tucson, Santa Fe, Palisade—currently, Hyundai is offering no less than 5 SUVs priced and positioned fairly close to each other. Now, there’s the question of the second-generation Creta to consider as well.

April 28, 2019

Brembo Holds Special Sale at Vios Racing Festival


The Toyota Vios Cup is back as the Vios Racing Festival. And with it, AutoPerformance PH, the exclusive distributor of Brembo brakes in the Philippines is preparing an activity-filled day at the Mall of Asia Concert Grounds today.

April 26, 2019

There's a Problem with Shell's New Campaign


Okay, so Pilipinas Shell recently launched a new campaign starring three new ambassadors: Maine Mendoza, Drew Arellano, and Nico Bolzico. While we don’t question the effectiveness of using celebrities to sell fuel, we do have a beef with the cars they’re using.

Isuzu Philippines Launches New Brand Campaign


Isuzu Philippines embarks on a new campaign that sees them collaborating more closely with its dealers, business partners, suppliers, and of course, the various Isuzu clubs and owners across the country.

We Heard You Like Wings and Downforce On Your Nissan GT-R


We hear you love wings and lots of downforce, so here’s a Nissan GT-R with a humongous wing grafted on its front-end to the point that from some angles, it’s actually hard to tell which is the front and rear ends.

Honda Civic Type R is Latest Car to be Given the LEGO Treatment


One of the most iconic cars in the current Honda lineup, the Civic Type R, has been transformed into a life-size Lego model in Australia.

Is This Undrivable Ford Escort Worth P 5.22 Million?


Do you think this non-road worthy, undrivable Ford Escort is worth 90,000 euros (~ P 5.22 million)? Well, if bling is your thing then probably because it’s made from silver, gold, and diamonds.