Peugeot Philippines has come up with an innovative aftersales service program that’ll delight busy bees and night owls out here: 24/7 service.
August 26, 2019
Peugeot Philippines Now Offers 24/7 Service
Peugeot Philippines has come up with an innovative aftersales service program that’ll delight busy bees and night owls out here: 24/7 service.
Volvo Philippines Launches Safe Roads Program
Volvo Philippines strengthens its advocacy for road safety as it launches the Safe Roads by Volvo program. By partnering with schools, Volvo PH aims to raise road safety awareness especially among school children, their parents or guardians, and other people in and around school premises.
This Chinese Car Just Broke 2 Records at the Nürburgring Nordschleife (w/ Video)
The Chinese have successfully conquered the challenging Nürburgring Nordschleife circuit with Lynk & Co successfully smashing two standing records. The Lynk & Co 03 Cyan Concept lapped the famed racing circuit in 7 minutes 20.143 seconds, averaging 170.4 km/h.
Subaru Collaborated with Seiko for These Limited Edition Watches
Don’t adjust your screens: this special-edition Subaru x Seiko watch really does have a tilted face. Limited to just 360 units, this commemorative watch celebrates Subaru’s 60th anniversary and contains enough World Rally Blue detailing to satisfy even the most casual fan.
Yes, You Can Now Buy These Unique Body Kits for the 2019 Suzuki Jimny
If you’re lucky enough to snag one of the few units of the 2019 Suzuki Jimny available for the Philippine market, you may want to add a bit more pizzazz. For that, PartsPro has you covered. The list of mods that they’re offering is pretty extensive, but what really caught our eye is that they’re offering the DAMD styling kit, too.
August 23, 2019
UPDATED: The 2020 Mitsubishi L300 Euro-4 is More Powerful But More Expensive (w/ Specs, Brochure)
Update: Mitsubishi Philippines just released the official power figures. Article as been updated (8/27).
Just like what they’ve done with the Lancer “box-type” in the 1980s, Mitsubishi Motors Philippines is about to mark the comeback of one of its most beloved icons: the L300. Discontinued last year due to the country’s shift to Euro 4 emission regulations, the L300 is back, this time sporting a cleaner, more powerful engine, and sadly a hefty price jump.
Hyundai Philippines Sees 2 Percent Growth in First 7 Months of 2019
Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI), the official distributor of Hyundai vehicles in the Philippines has sold 19,790 units in the first seven months of 2019, equivalent to a 2 percent growth compared to the same period last year.
CTEK Acquires Chargestorm, Enters EV Charging Game
Soon, CTEK won’t just be handling car battery care and maintenance, it will be charging electric vehicles as well. The news comes as CTEK acquires Swedish-based Chargestorm, a market leading developer of products and systems for the charging of electric vehicles.
Castrol's New Magnatec Oil Formulation Protects Engines Equipped with Start/Stop Tech
Castrol Philippines recently launched its latest line of Castrol Magnatec lubricants with the industry-pioneering Dualock Technology. Available for both diesel and gasoline applications (including one specially formulated for engines with idle start-stop technology), these new line of engine oils are now available in the market.
CST Tires Expands Philippine Line-Up with 5 New Tires
CST or Cheng Shin Tire expands its Philippine line-up with five new passenger and 4x4 tires. The eighth-largest tire marker in the world introduced the Parkour – PK01 performance tire, Sahara – AT II and Sahara – MT II sports utility tires, and Marquis – MR61 and Medallion – MD – A1 passenger car tires.
Nissan Philippines Now Offering 3-Year Free PMS
As part of its ongoing PitStop promotion, Nissan customers can enjoy big cash discounts and free service packages when they buy a participating vehicle, from now up to September 30, 2019.
August 22, 2019
This is Suzuki's Rush, BR-V Fighter: Meet the 2020 XL6
Suzuki has finally blown the covers off the high-riding version of its Ertiga MPV: the XL6, and unlike its rivals from Toyota and Honda (and the added body cladding), they’re still calling this an MPV.
Nissan Philippines is Adjusting the Specs, Prices of 2019 Terra
Nissan Philippines is refreshing the Terra 7-seater SUV this 2019. Stare if you must, but the changes aren’t found anywhere outside (save one); they are, actually all found inside.
Marikina City Now Requires Proof of Parking in New Houses, Buildings
Marikina City is taking the lead in cleaning up its streets in compliance with the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG)’s Memorandum Circular 2019-121 to “clear up roads of illegal structures and constructions.”
DOTr, LTO Shows Significant Improvements in 2018 COA Report
The Commission on Audit has released its annual findings on the Department of Transportation. While the previous 2017 report shows the same problems plaguing the agency, for 2018, Art Tugade and his team were able to come up with improvements.
Alonso Sets Sights on Dakar with Toyota Gazoo Racing
After trying out the Dakar-Winning Toyota Hilux last April, it looks like Fernando Alonso is now certain that he’ll be taking on the grueling endurance race with defending champions, Toyota. The two-time F1 and Le Mans champion will participate in a series of tests with Toyota Gazoo Racing over the next few months.
Car Clubs Compete for Most Efficient Driver in This Year's Isuzu Fuel Economy Challenge
The Isuzu Fuel Economy Challenge returned this year, and this time, it’s the various Isuzu clubs that took the spotlight. The first leg had the mu-X Owners of the Philippines (mu-X OP) compete while the second leg had Team Isuzu Pilipinas, and the third, Team Isuzu Car Enthusiasts.
Porsche Philippines Leads in Premium Segment Aftersales
For more than two decades, Porsche Philippines has been at the forefront of customer satisfaction in the automotive market, and after-sales service remains one of its focal points. In fact, half of Porsche Philippines’ success is attributed to its distinguished services because of its motivated, experienced, Germany-trained technicians, modern facilities, and equipment.
Volkswagen Opens in Santa Rosa, Laguna
Volkswagen Philippines, in partnership with the Lica Auto Group, inaugurated the Volkswagen Santa Rosa dealership along the automotive row of the Santa Rosa-Tagaytay Road.
August 21, 2019
Subaru Opens Registration for 2019 Palm Challenge
Motor Image Pilipinas, the exclusive distributor of Subaru is now opening the registration for its annual Subaru Palm Challenge.
August 20, 2019
Appealing to the Sixth Sense: All-New Mazda3 Goes for an Intuitive Driving Experience
Without question, the 2020 Mazda3 is now the benchmark by which all other compact cars will be measured against. With an elevated level of design, craftsmanship, and engineering, it’s a feast for all the senses—even taste, if you dare lick the leather. More than that, the all-new Mazda3 creates an intuitive driver experience backed up by a full suite of driver assistive features called i-Activsense.
Fake Wheels Cause Dramatic Accident
There’s a post circulating on social media (we have embedded the post below) of a dramatic vehicular accident in Surigao caused by the wheel spokes sheering off. According to Black Rhino Philippines’s Sam Liuson, the wheels on the vehicles are clearly fake.
Review: 2019 Mazda2 Premium Series
Last year, a friend was deciding on her first car and one of the options that I recommended, straight out, was the Mazda2. Back then, the new generation Premium line had not even been launched; and the last year model of the Mazda2 that I was able to drive was the 2017. Yet, the impression remained that this was a car worth keeping on the list if you’re on the market for a no-nonsense, reliable sub-compact that came with impeccable style.
Who Is the Typical 2020 Toyota Hiace Super Grandia Buyer?
The running joke in automotive circles is that Toyota Motor Philippines’s making a killing with the Hiace Super Grandia and Alphard thanks to the insatiable demand driven mostly by “TDK” (Mainland Chinese) VIPs and POGO (Philippine Offshore Gambling Operation) businesses. But are these people really the ones lapping up Toyota vans as quickly as Toyota dealers could stock them?
Honda Cars Philippines is Recalling Recalled Accord, Civic, City, CR-V, and Jazz Units for Airbags
Three years ago, Honda Cars Philippines was one of many automakers who had to issue recalls due to defective Takata airbag inflators. At that time, 19,624 units were affected. And while they were able to fix some of them, it looks like they’ll have to rework 14,074 of these units.
The 2020 Nissan Juke Hits the Road
One month before its global debut, Nissan has sent out three new teaser images of the second-generation Juke. This time, the 2020 mode eschews any sort of carefully planned studio presentation, and instead, it’s hit the ground running albeit in camouflaged form.
August 19, 2019
Toyota's Luxurious 2020 Hiace Super Grandia Finally Arrives in the Philippines
It was only a matter of time, but Toyota Motor Philippines knows that there’s a demand for well-appointed large MPVs in the country. Now, that demand can be met with the introduction of the 2020 Hiace Super Grandia.
August 18, 2019
Ex-Toyota Asia Pacific Exec Now Chairman of GT Capital's Auto Dealership Group
GT Capital is appointing ex-Toyota executive Mr. Vincente “Vince” Socco as Chairman of GT Capital Auto Dealership Holdings, Inc. or GTCAD, a wholly-owned subsidiary of GT Capital which serves as the dealership holding vehicle for the group.
Ford Philippines Just Doubled the Discount on the Explorer SUV
Ford Philippines is extending its Truck Month and Big Deal offers until the end of August. While the main attraction remains the Ranger pickup truck, the biggest savings can be had with the Explorer SUV.
Subaru Says the Forester 2.0i-S EyeSight is Now Back in Stock
When Motor Image Pilipinas, the exclusive distributor of Subaru launched the all-new 2019 Forester in January, demand was so high that would-be owners had to wait months just to get their units, particularly the top-of-the-line 2.0i-S EyeSight. The Subaru distributor actually depleted its stocks so quickly that they had to remove the introductory price offer in April, resulting in a slight price increase.
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