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September 11, 2019

Foton Philippines is Slashing the Prices of Its MPVs and Trucks for 2 Days


Foton Philippines’s Big AtTRUCKtion is happening at the Megatent Events Venue in Libis, Quezon City starting tomorrow. The two-day event (September 12-13) brings the latest Foton vehicles, big or small, along with limited time discounts and promotions.

Toyota Motor Philippines Can Now Sell You a Vios Race Car


Tired of being told that your car’s a glorified taxi? Well, worry no more. If your heart is still set on getting the country’s best-selling vehicle, the Vios, but want something with a bit more pep, then we suggest you take a look at this special edition Vios.

The Hyundai 45 Concept Shows Koreans Now Look at Iconic Models for Inspiration


Hyundai is having one eye looking firmly at the past, while showing off a concept of the future: meet their 45, an electric vehicle concept that fuses the Korean carmaker’s heritage while also showing off their advancements in electrification and autonomous driving tech.

September 10, 2019

All-New 2020 Land Rover Defender is an Icon Re-Imagined


Land Rover has released the all-new Defender. An icon re-imagined for the 21st century, it carries the same adventurous spirit and design, wrapped around a clever, capable, and safe platform.

Hyundai, Toyota, and Isuzu Are Offering Discounted Oil Change Packages This Month


This month, there’s a battle of affordable oil change packages going on at your friendly casa. There are at least three brands offering discounted rates on oil change packages throughout September: Hyundai, Toyota, and Isuzu.

This is Volkswagen's New Look, Sound


What you’re looking at is Volkswagen’s new logo. Created for the digital age and designed to be flexible for use in all mediums, it’s the iconic “VW” letters stacked on top of each other, reduced to their essential elements.

The 2020 Toyota Hiace Scores an Impressive ASEAN NCAP 5-Star Safety Rating


Toyota’s move to introduce a semi-bonnet design for the all-new Hiace has paid off. It just scored a perfect 5-star crash safety rating according to the ASEAN New Car Assessment Program or ASEAN NCAP.

Review: Volkswagen Santana 180 MPI AT SE Blaupunkt


One word to describe the Volkwagen Santana would be “basic.” Before anyone objects or throws color into that statement, let me clarify that basic does not necessarily mean boring; at least, not in this case. Setting aside any comparisons to Volkswagen’s iconic models, i.e. the Beetle, Jetta, or Golf, the Santana was made for the practical driver—functionality first, stand-out looks second. In addition, the performance does not disappoint and can comfortably take you from point A to point B. After a whole week of bonding with the Santana, I believe this car should be on your list if you’re on the market for either your first car purchase or a secondary addition to your family’s garage.

Peugeot PH Continues Customer-Centric Drive with Free Highway RFID with Every New Purchase


Prepare to queue up in the fast lane as Peugeot Philippines is now giving away free AutoSweep (SLEX) and EasyTrip (NLEX) RFIDs with every new Peugeot purchase.

Get a Subaru Forester for Just P 1.508M Now


If Subaru’s “Ber” month deals on the Subaru XV hasn’t gotten you to sing Christmas jingles yet (thank you, Jose Mari Chan), perhaps maybe it’s because you’re digging its bigger brother, the Forester? Well, don’t worry, because those same “Ber” month deals are happening for Subaru’s best-selling compact crossovers.

September 9, 2019

BREAKING NEWS: Nissan CEO Behind Ghosn Ouster Resigns


After admitting to receiving dubious income, Nissan CEO Hiroto Saikawa is out. The carmaker’s top man and a key figure in the ouster of Carlos Ghosn tendered his resignation effective September 16.

Is Taking the Hybrid Plunge Worth It? Comparing the Ownership Cost of the Corolla Altis (UPDATED)


UPDATE: Due to popular demand, we traced back our previous test drives and compared the Corolla Altis Hybrid using more realistic figures (i.e. our very own test drive fuel mileages). 9/11.

Targeting women and married couples, Toyota is clearly tugging more on the sensibilities of compact car buyers than the senses. Though improved in every conceivable aspect, buyers would likely flock to the Corolla Altis mainly thanks to Toyota’s reputation for making bullet-proof cars and of course, lower ownership costs.

Toyota Motor Philippines is Targeting Women, Married People for the 2020 Corolla Altis


Toyota Motor Philippines’s game-changing 2020 Corolla Altis has finally landed in the country. You can check its complete specs and prices here, and even how it compares to the Mazda3, Honda Civic, Subaru Impreza, and MG 6 here. With those bases covered, let’s discuss just who they’re targeting with the Corolla Altis. It’s now time for a lesson in marketing, folks.

2020 Toyota Corolla Altis vs Mazda3 vs Honda Civic vs Subaru Impreza vs MG 6


Forget crossovers, SUVs, and pickups for a minute—there’s a compact car war brewing resulting in a wider, more competitive range of choices. Starting with the arrival of the refreshed Civic early this year, the battlefield is now joined by two other compact car stalwarts: the 2020 Mazda3 and 2020 Toyota Corolla Altis. All these tables are high-res, so feel free to download them (please, no cropping of the watermark though...we know who does this).

The Universality of Design


The day before its global reveal, the fourth-generation MX-5’s chief designer, Masashi Nakayama was nervous. While he was confident that his design will be well-received by the public, it had to pass muster with who could be his biggest critic: Tom “Tsutomu” Matano.

Nissan Soon to Rise in Bacoor, Cavite


Nissan in the Philippines together with LICA Auto Group have officially started construction on Bacoor City’s first Nissan Dealership in Molino. Bacoor City Councilor Alde Pagulayan joined executives from Nissan Philippines, and Tetra Sales & Services Inc. for the dealership’s groundbreaking ceremony.

Ready to Jumpstart Your Business? Foton's Big AtTRUCKtion Can Help


Looking for a great way to jumpstart your business? Well, Foton Philippines’s Big AtTRUCKtion brings discounts, easy-to-avail financing, and PMS service bundles to help get you on your way.

This is Your First Look at the Upcoming All-New 2020 Yaris's Platform


After sitting on a platform that dates back two decades, Toyota is finally moving its sub-compact cars to a brand-new platform. Dubbed the GA-B platform, it’s expected to underpin the next-generation western market Yaris first, and other vehicles like the Vios in the near future.

September 6, 2019

MG Philippines to Battle Vios, City with MG 5


UPDATE: You can check the prices and variants here (9/13).

Less than a year after MG’s local distributorship was awarded to The Covenant Car Company, Inc., and following the launch of three innovative products, MG Philippines is launching its most significant offering yet: the MG 5 sub-compact sedan.

Porsche Enters a New Era with All-Electric Taycan


Porsche enters a new era as they formally introduce the Taycan—their first all-electric vehicle that offers typical Porsche performance with an atypical drivetrain.

After Ghosn, Nissan CEO Finds Himself in Compliance Failure


A key figure in the ouster of Carlos Ghosn from Nissan is now embroiled in his own scandal. Reuters reports that Nissan’s Chief Executive Officer Hiroto Saikawa admits to have violated his own company’s internal procedures.

The Subaru XV is Now Cheaper Than the Honda HR-V or Hyundai Tucson


Jose Mari Chan isn’t the only one greeting the “ber” months. The long Christmas holiday has begun at Motor Image Pilipinas as well. The exclusive distributor of Subaru vehicles in Philippines now has special deals on the Subaru XV crossover.

The Original Volkswagen Bettle Can Now Do 150 km/h Thanks to Electric Power


Jaguar did it with their historic E-Type sports coupe, so what’s stopping Volkswagen to do the same with their Beetle? Announced at the Frankfurt International Motor Show, Volkswagen is now offering an electric conversion for the beloved bug using parts from other series production models.

September 5, 2019

Mazda Marks the Return of the Rotary Engine, Technically.


Your eyes aren’t deceiving you. This is the first modern Mazda to gain a rotary engine, well technically. See, it’s the company’s test bed for their own electric vehicle technology and one that can be speced with a rotary engine range extender.

Honda's First-Ever EV is a 154-horsepower, 315 Nm of Torque Wonder


After some teasing (and a missed opportunity to name it the e Honda), Honda has finally showed off the production version of its first all-electric vehicle: the Honda e. It doesn’t look that different from the prototype version, but that’s entirely the point. So what’s the big news here? The carmaker has finally confirmed the powertrain’s figures and range.

Test Drive the All-New Mazda3 This Weekend at BGC


Test-drive the all-new Mazda3 and feel a deeper level of driving fulfillment as Mazda Philippines introduces its latest models for 2020 at the Mazda Premium Experience to be held this coming weekend, from Friday, September 6 to Sunday, September 8, 2019 at 9th Avenue, Bonifacio High Street, Taguig City.

Is the Volkswagen Brasilia Making a Comeback?


Remember the Volkswagen Brasilia? The Beetle/Karmann Ghia-based hatchback that VW launched in the 1970s? Well, it looks like it’ll make a comeback in 2020 based on a teaser sketch released by the German automaker.

Rain-Soaked Track Adds to Vios Cup Round 3 Action


The rain did not stop the action at the third leg of the Toyota Vios Racing Festival this weekend, as racers from different classes and participating teams sped through the track of the Clark International Speedway with added challenge but heightened waku-doki spirit.

Hyundai's 2020 i10 Brings Full-Sized Tech Into Smallest Hatchback


Hyundai is showing off the smallest member of the family with the all-new i10. Designed, developed, and made with European sensibilities in mind, the i10 is global in its reach sold in markets such as India (as the Grand i10 Nios). And while small, Hyundai says it’s full-featured hence its tagline of, “Go Big.”

September 4, 2019

Ford Philippines Responds to Viral Recall Notice Gone Wrong


On September 2, Alex Calleja wrote about a recall notice from Ford Philippines which seemed to be erroneously mailed to him. The recall, explained in detail covers the Takata airbags installed in the Ranger and Everest. Dated August 29, it was mailed to Mr. Calleja. There was just one hiccup: Calleja doesn’t own a Ranger or Everest.

The 2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class Blurs Style and Substance for P 3.19M (w/ Specs)


After the introduction of the A-Class and B-Class, Auto Nation Group, the exclusive distributor of Mercedes-Benz completes the trifecta by introducing the new CLA four-door coupe. With just one variant, it costs P 700,000 more than its similarly-engined A-Class sibling.

The 2020 Nissan Juke Gets a Turbocharged 1.0-liter Engine


Well, will you look at that. After nearly a decade of being the sub-compact crossover’s funky offering, Nissan has introduced the all-new second-generation Juke. Like its predecessor, it continues the strikingly different looks but fuses it with much needed interior room and higher levels of performance and tech.

Honda BR-V, Brio Break 22 km/L in Fuel Economy Run


Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) put the refreshed BR-V and all-new Brio on a fuel economy run to see how much mileage they can squeeze out of their fuel tanks. In partnership with the Automobile Association of the Philippines (AAP) we now know efficient they can be.

Geely Continues Its Rise in Fortune Global 500 List


Geely, the largest privately-owned automotive technology in China climbs up the illustrious Fortune Global 500 list, landing in 220th place this year. The result is a jump of 47 places from its 267th spot in 2018.

September 3, 2019

Veteran Auto Exec Joins Carousell PH as Head of Cars


Carousell Philippines, the leading classifieds marketplace in the country, announces the appointment of Karl Magsuci as the new head of its Cars business group.

25 Percent Discount on Genuine Parts Await Mitsubishi Owners Until October


Mitsubishi’s Road Ready Deals is back and with that, get 25 percent discount on genuine parts and 10 percent discount on labor for all models (except Xpander). The promo which runs today until October 29, 2019 makes the upkeep of Mitsubishi vehicles more affordable.

2019 Kia Forte GT vs 2019 Honda Civic RS Turbo


There is no greater cynic than a Honda Civic fanboy. Whether that has to do with the cult following of the 1990s Civic SiR, or because they happen to be better keyboard warriors is a debate best left for another day, but the fact of the matter is: they’ll defend their beloved compact, maybe to the death.

Yup, the 2020 Toyota GR Supra Is a Sportscar*


The Manila Sports Car Club or MSCC, just updated “The List,” a rundown of eligible cars that can gain its owners entry into the exclusive club. You can scroll through the list for yourself, but this story focuses on one new entry: the 2020 GR Supra.

Hyundai is Planning to Make An E-Scooter


Hyundai is planning to get into the electric scooter business real soon. With emphasis on first- and last-minute mobility in the future, the parent group of Hyundai and Kia came up with a prototype e-scooter that boasts rear-wheel drive, front and rear lights, and a high-capacity lithium battery.

HARI Foundation Continues to Help Marawi


Sustaining its commitment to contribute to nationwide efforts at rebuilding Marawi City, the HARI Foundation, Inc. (HFI), the corporate social responsibility arm of Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc., donated laptops and computers to Marawi City National High School and the City Schools Division of Marawi.

September 2, 2019

These are the Complete Specs, Prices of the 2020 Toyota Corolla Altis


The 2020 Toyota Corolla Altis is inching towards its launch this September 9. After several websites were able to leak the prices and variants, we finally gotten hold of the full specs, too.

Motul 300V vs 8100: What's the Difference?


This is one of the most frequently asked question of any car owner. When it comes to picking the right Motul engine oil, which is better suited for my car: the 300V or 8100?

This is How Mazda Made Their Stock Speakers Sound Better than a Bose


Mazda prides itself at the attention to detail they’ve bestowed on the 2020 Mazda3. It’s come to a point where things like wipers and door hinges didn’t escape scrutiny. But one of their proudest achievements in the all-new Mazda3 is how their engineers managed to make the standard 8-speaker sound system sound better than its predecessor’s Bose system.

Chevrolet Partners with SAIC on New Joint-Venture Plant for International Markets


The all-new Chevrolet Captiva starts production at a new joint-venture plant in Thailand that will serve both the Thai domestic market and other international markets, likely including the Philippines as well.

Cebu Auto Show Gears Up this September


The 12th Cebu Auto Show (CAS) is gearing up this September!. Attracting over 13,000 visitors last year, this year aims to bring more than 56 companies, 38 car and 11 motorcycle display to the Visayas region.

Don't Adjust Your Monitors: You Can't See Any Detail on This BMW X6


Don’t adjust your monitors. This is how this one-of-a-kind BMW X6 really looks like. Painted in the blackest of black—Vantablack—it is meant to create a special visual effect on the latest generation of BMW’s large sport activity coupe.

September 1, 2019

McLaren Restored this F1 Supercar to Immaculate Condition


With just 106 made, including 64 road-going examples, the McLaren F1 is one of the rarest supercars you can buy. But thanks to McLaren Special Operations (MSO), they took it upon themselves to develop, manufacture parts, and even restore the F1 supercar even after 21 years since production ended.

Foton Philippines is Gilas Pilipinas' Official Vehicle Partner for FIBA 2019


Foton Philippines has long been a staunch supporter of Philippine sports, and has been fielding teams in the Philippine Super Liga (PSL), local triathlon, and student athletic programs to back its belief and confidence in the abilities of the Filipino athletes.

Own a Hyundai Grand Starex for Less Than P 75K a Month


In a lead up to Hyundai’s 18th anniversary in the Philippines, Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc., the exclusive distributor of Hyundai vehicles in the country is offering the Grand Starex and Santa Fe with a special promo all this September.

Ford Continues to Educate the Filipino Driver with Driving Skills for Life Program


Ford kicks off its Driving Skills for Life (DSFL) program continuing its long-standing advocacy on road safety. Now on its 12th year, DSFL has trained over 23,000 Filipino drivers. Over the years, the program has continued to make itself relevant by integrating changing road conditions, policies, and government regulations.