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June 16, 2019

Give the Gift of Black Rhino Wheels This Father's Day

With the increased popularity of modified 4x4 vehicles and pickup trucks, why don’t you give the gift of Black Rhino Wheels this Father’s Day.

Ever Wondered Why Mazda Dropped the "Axela" Name for the 2019 Mazda3?

With Japan started sales of the all-new Mazda3 last May, there’s one peculiar thing about it: it’s not called “Axela” anymore. Long time Mazda fans will know that for the past three generations, the compact car was called as such—a portmanteau of “Accelerate” and “Excellent.” For the all-new fourth-generation model though, Mazda opted to axe it and they’ve got a good reason why.

What is Nappa Leather and How Do You Care For It?

Nappa leather. We hear it a lot these days. What was once reserved for high-end vehicles like Porsche and Rolls-Royce has now made it more to mainstream vehicles and with that, the tendency to overquote them in product literatures and press releases. But what exactly is Nappa leather and how does it differ from regular leather?

First time’s the charm for GAC Motor. China’s fastest growing automaker scored the Manufacturer’s Class win for both the 4-hour and 12-hour segments of this year’s Kalayaan Cup Endurance Challenge.

All-New 2020 Range Rover Evoque Makes a Philippine Splash (w/ 15 Photos, Specs)

Coventry Motors Corporation, the sole authorized importer and distributor of Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles launches the all-new Range Rover Evoque, bringing to the Philippines a luxury SUV that promises to change the standards of refinement, safety, and capability.

Here’s some good news from the Land Transportation Office or LTO: you can now renew driver’s licenses at all Driver’s License Renewal Offices (DLRO) located in malls even on Saturdays.

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has issued a warning: car seats, strollers, and other sitting devices are not supposed to be use for napping. Doing so may increase the likelihood of infant deaths.

When Mitsubishi brought back the Eclipse as the Eclipse Cross in 2017, it was already a forbidden fruit to Philippine Mitsubishi fans. Well, that forbidden fruit just got a whole lot tastier because they’ve managed to plop in a diesel engine too!

Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) brought its premier motorsports program back to its roots at the Clark International Speedway in Pampanga with the staging of the Vios Racing Festival last week.

Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) recently held its Isuzu Service Skills Olympics (ISSO) at the IPC Plant at the Laguna Technopark in Binan, Laguna. On its 14th year, ISSO showcases the service skills and knowledge of Isuzu technicians in a competitive setting.

Suzuki Philippines is adding one more good reason to consider its Ciaz sub-compact sedan whether it’s for private or TNVS (Transport Network Vehicle Service) use: free Preventive Maintenance Service.

UPDATE: This article is updated with an official statement from Ford Philippines (6/16).

Ford is recalling 1.2 million Explorer SUVs from 2011 to 2017 model years because of an issue that diminishes steering control. In turn, this makes them hard to steer and increases the risk of a crash.

Amidst the rising popularity of luxury crossovers and SUVs in the market, BMW is ready to rise to the challenge by introducing the latest generation of its sports sedan: the 2020 3 Series. Despite 40 percent of its global sales due to the X Series, BMW says the 3 Series remains its definitive model—one that epitomizes the concept of sporty driving for over 40 years.

Nissan Intelligent Mobility Tour 2.0 Heads to BGC and Baliuag This June

Nissan’s unique and innovative test drive event heads to two locations this June 2019. Experience the Nissan Intelligent Mobility Tour 2.0 at the Bonifacio Global City this June 14-16, 2019 and SM Baliuag on June 21-23, 2019.

It’s also systems go for this year’s Philippine Electric Vehicle Summit (PEVS) slated this coming July 17-18, 2019 at the SMX Convention Center at SM Mall of Asia, Pasay City.

A few days after Toyota Motor Philippines showed off the Supra on the racetrack, SMC Asia Car Distributor Corp., the official importer and distributor of BMW in the Philippines beat Toyota to the punch as they announced the availability of the Supra’s sibling, the Z4 roadster. And it’s priced and featured competitively.

Facing stiff competition from various 7-seater small MPVs and SUVs, Honda Cars Philippines is preparing to fight back with the launch of the refreshed BR-V later this month.

Two days after Mazda Philippines announced that they’ve begun rolling out their Apple CarPlay and Android Auto retrofit for their Mazda Connect infotainment system, enterprising individuals have begun selling similar kits online at comparable or even slightly cheaper costs.

The Mitsubishi Montero Sport Ditches the Chrome with the New Black Series Model

For SUV owners who want a bit more style, Mitsubishi Motor Philippines is offering the Montero Sport Black Series which sees exterior and interior enhancements.

Realizing that logistics enterprises are rapidly expanding in the Philippines, a dependable cargo hauler has become an integral part for businesses. Furthermore, because they’ve become a backbone of commerce, doing hub-to-hub deliveries or traversing through congested urban areas, it can tax both the drivers and trucks equally.

To some degree, the RAV4 is representative of where Toyota is as a company. When the marque first launched in 1994, it introduced the concept of the compact crossover, a reminder of Toyota’s ingenious engineering and marketing ways. With the second-generation model, it turned a sporty leaf, a perfect metaphor for Toyota’s sporty ways at the time. By the time the third- and fourth-generation models rolled in, the RAV4 lost its way, becoming more analgesic than exciting. But when Akio Toyoda declared that Toyota must make better cars, the RAV4 responded in a very big way.

Keeping true to its brand pillars of Quality, Durability, and Reliability, Toyota Motor Philippines has announced that they are extending the standard bumper-to-bumper warranty of their Vios sub-compact sedan by an additional two years.

In time for its 100th anniversary in the Philippines, Goodyear is announcing the availability of its newest value-conscious tire: the Assurance DuraPlus 2. Featuring a strengthened TredLife Technology, it’s designed for longer mileage with the durability and performance to match.

Did the DPWH Secretary Just Drive Around Without Wearing His Seat Belt?

The wearing of seatbelts has been mandatory for all drivers and front passengers since 1999 thanks to Republic Act 8750 or the “Seat Belts Use Act of 1999.” In it, it says: “For their own safety, the driver and front seat passengers of a public or private motor vehicle are required to wear or use their seat belt devices while inside a vehicle of running engine on any road or thoroughfare.”

UPDATE: Mazda cautions owners from trying to DIY this kit (6/12).

The time has come. After Mazda announced that Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support is going to be made available to older vehicles last year, Mazda owners in the Philippines can now avail of the kit at all authorized dealerships nationwide.

Pop quiz: what’s the most powerful production 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine? If you think it’s something from Japan likes Subaru or Honda, think again. The answer is Mercedes-Benz.

Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC), the country’s leading maker and distributor of trucks and commercial vehicles, became the first to turnover Class 3 modernized public utility vehicles (PUVs) to Metro Comet Transport Cooperative.

As The Covenant Car Company, Inc. (TCCCI), celebrates its tenth year as the exclusive distributor of Chevrolet automobiles and parts in the Philippines, they awarded the hard work and excellence of their dealers at the 2018 Chevrolet Grandmasters.

Own a Foton for as Little as P 5,800 per Month

Thinking of a dependable business partner? Foton Philippines has you covered with their “Kayang-Kaya” promo this month. Showering buyers with big savings and discounts, you can own a brand-new Foton for as little as P 5,800 per month in amortization.

Honda Cars Philippines is greeting the rainy season by showering would-be customers with affordable deals that run until June 30, 2019. This is also your last chance to get your dream Honda before the carmaker raises their prices effective July 1, 2019.

If you need to install child safety seat in cars, the best bet would be a Subaru. This comes as the US-based Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) released their annual LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) ratings.

Hino Breaks Ground for New Laguna Dealership

Hino Motors Philippines (HMP), recently marked the start of a new dealership in San Pablo City, Laguna with a groundbreaking ceremony. The exclusive distributor of Hino trucks and buses in the country further expands its network south of Manila with this dealership in San Pablo City.

At the recent celebration of the Land Transportation Office’s 107th Founding Anniversary, one vehicle stood out as a shining example of the Modern Public Utility Vehicle or PUV: the Foton F-Jeepney.

Despite the uphill challenge facing electrified vehicles in the country (both in the form of hybrid electric and battery electric vehicles), Chris Ward, the newly installed President of Coventry Motors Corporation thinks the time is right for Filipino motorists to adopt the technology.

If you’ve been checking social media, it’s impossible to have missed a photo or two or ten of the all-new 2020 Toyota Supra at the Clark International Speedway. After outing its arrival its arrival at the Batangas Port last week, Toyota’s BMW-based flagship sportscar will be doing the rounds with the one-make Vios racecars this weekend.

Toyota Announces Plans to Accelerate Electric Vehicle Development

After shunning Battery Electric Vehicles or BEVs for quite some time for its Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) technology, Toyota is now ready to join the electric bandwagon and they’re going to do it at a very brisk pace.

Nissan, the Philippines’ third largest automaker in automotive sales, is partnering with Shell Fuels to give customers in the Philippines a chance to win free fuel for five years. The initiative is part of several customer-focused activities developed by the two global brands.

Vios Racing Festival Heads to Clark for Round 1 of Toyota Vios Circuit Championship

Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) continues the waku-doki of the Vios Racing Festival by taking the race back to its roots at the Clark International Speedway. Catch the action this weekend as celebrities, car clubs, Toyota owners, and motoring media take it pedal-to-the-metal in two exciting formats: Autocross Challenge and Circuit Championship. Admission is free, and gates open at 9AM of Saturday, June 8.

Toyota and Subaru are going to expand their close cooperation outside the 86/BRZ model with the announcement that they will jointly develop a new platform dedicated to battery electric vehicles (BEVs) for midsize and large passenger vehicles. In addition, they will develop a new compact BEV SUV model for sale under each company’s own brand.

As the worldwide debut of Mazda’s revolutionary Skyactiv-X nears, the carmaker has finally released its official power and fuel economy figures.

AC Industrials, an Ayala Company adds a new automotive brand to its portfolio: Maxus. The commercial vehicle brand with British origins, Maxus finally arrives after its vehicles were spotted doing extensive testing around the country. Initially, they are bringing in the G10 family MPV and the V80 van.

The planned merger of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) with Renault is off after Nissan refused to back the proposal that would have created the third largest carmaker in the world.

2019 Honda CR-Vs Faces Global Recall for Sudden Airbag Deployment

Honda is recalling 137,000 2019 CR-Vs globally for airbags that can suddenly and unexpectedly deploy. The carmaker says there have been six instances of unwarranted airbag inflations leading to three injuries.

If Michelin and Chevrolet had their way, tire punctures will become a thing of the past. After debuting their airless wheel technology as a concept, the French tiremaker is now moving to a real-world testing environment.

Nissan is giving its Navara some “blink and you’ll miss it” upgrades for 2019. The changes, limited to increasing this pickup’s overall performance has already debuted in Europe and should make its way to the rest of the world shortly thereafter.

Jaguar today announced that Ian Callum, Director of Design, is to leave his position at the company after two decades heading up Jaguar Design. Julian Thomson, currently Creative Design Director, has been appointed to the role of Director of Design, effective July 1.

Motul/Autoplus-Cleanfuel Racing Shines in First Leg of 2019 Formula V1

Formula V1 staged its first leg at the Batangas Racing Circuit with a total of 17 cars piloted by the country’s best drivers vying for championship points.

If you rely heavily on Grab to get to and from work, get ready for longer waits and higher surge prices starting Monday, June 10. The ride hailing giant says they’ll be deactivating 20 percent of their active driver partners.

With the launch of the new Aftermarket Premium Ceramic brake pad, Brembo continues to push the boundaries of braking technology. Whether it be for racing in Formula 1, providing solutions for the top automotive manufacturers, or offering affordable replacement brake parts for the everyday driver, Brembo remains the number one name in brakes.

Volvo Cars, a leader in automotive safety, is teaming up with top Swedish sports and safety brand POC for a series of world-first crash tests of bike helmets against cars as part of a groundbreaking new research project that aims to further protect cyclists.

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