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October 1, 2019

It's Confirmed: the Mazda CX-8 is Coming to the Philippines

After a premature announcement two years ago and an announcement that it’ll be assembled alongside the CX-5 in Malaysia, Mazda Philippines is confirming that it is expanding its CX-line of vehicles with the 2020 CX-8 (check out our first impressions). Sitting between the CX-5 and CX-9 in size (and likely price), the CX-8 is a new option in the growing number of three-row SUVs in the market.

Filipino car buyers are a cruel, finicky bunch. When Kia’s then distributor launched the fourth-generation Sportage in 2016, they brought along a well-loaded GT-Line trim equipped with a diesel engine and all-wheel drive. It sure had all the ingredients for success until everyone saw the price tag: P 1.795 million. After that, the complaints all rolled in: too expensive, ill-equipped, etc. Well, here’s news for you: three years later, the refreshed Sportage is out. Now sold by Kia’s new distributor, guess what? It’s actually more expensive, and that’s not even considering it’s lost all-wheel drive in the process.

This is the refreshed Mazda CX-5. Coming in for the 2020 model year, you won’t be finding any changes on the exterior. Instead, the changes are all happening inside. And frankly, they’re so minor that only owners of the current model will be able to spot easily.

McLaren Returns to Mercedes-Benz Power in 2021

After a tumultuous relationship with Honda and a solid, but unspectacular season so far with Renault, McLaren Racing is hoping to bounce back to the forefront of the Formula grid with the announcement that they will be returning to Mercedes-Benz power from 2021.

You find them on the latest smartphones, but not on cars just yet. But that’s all about to change because Ford will soon be offering Gorilla Glass as an option to more of its vehicles soon.

Toyota Motor Philippines is giving future marketeers a leg up in the world of automotive marketing with the first-ever Toyota Young Marketeers Challenge or TYMC.

Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI), the official distributor of Hyundai cars and commercial vehicles in the Philippines, sold 2,539 vehicles in August 2019, a 19 percent month-on-month growth from the previous month’s 2,136 units.

The day after its official brand launch in the country, Sojitz G Auto Philippines, the distributor of Geely vehicles opened its first showroom located in the heart of Quezon City.

Wanting to increase its appeal to fashionables and Filipinas, Honda Philippines, Inc., launched two new motorcycles: the all-new Genio and the all-new ADV150.

Toyota Buys 20 Percent of Subaru, Makes Next-Generation 86, BRZ Happen

After months of intense speculation, Toyota has finally confirmed: they are co-developing the next-generation Toyota 86 with Subaru. The confirmation comes as part of Toyota and Subaru’s increasingly intertwined relationship which sees Toyota getting a larger stake in the all-wheel drive specialist.

With over 300 cars sitting in its Zama Heritage Collection, there’s no shortage of classic or historical cars to display over at Nissan. Now, because getting to the Zama Heritage Collection can be quite a challenge for the regular tourist, Nissan’s made a prudent decision to add a permanent Heritage Zone to its more accessible global headquarters in Yokohama.

Five years—that’s how long the Isuzu mu-X’s been on the Philippine market, and yet, Isuzu Philippines Corporation has managed to keep it fresh with a continuous slew of updates here and there. Their most special one to date though is the mu-X Boondock—a commemorative limited edition that will terrorize mall parking lots very soon.

The loss of the Fuso brand to newly-minted distributor Sojitz Fuso Corporation early this year was a blow to Mitsubishi Motors Corporation, considering the demand for light-duty trucks is growing locally. The resurrection of the L300 softens that blow though, giving MMPC the chance once more to fight back and gain market share once more.

Suzuki Philippines Adds Third Dzire Variant and It's Priced Below P 550k

At the sidelines of the Carry’s Philippine launch, Suzuki Philippines also launched a new variant of its Dzire sub-compact sedan, targeted for fleet owners: the Dzire GA.

Suzuki Philippines Inc. launches the all-new 2020 Carry catering to the needs of commercial businesses located specifically in tight city confines.

The Mitsubishi L300 is officially back. After being put into cryogenic storage in 2017, the venerable workhorse is back two years later sporting a brand-new heart. Despite its cleaner and more powerful 4N14 heart, the basic platform dates back to 1987. This makes the L300 an unprecedented 32 years old this year (well, 30 if you include the break).

Honda to Celebrate Joy of Potential with All-New Jazz at Tokyo Motor Show

At this year’s Tokyo Motor Show, Honda is showcasing “the joy of expanding our life’s potential.” As the company marks the 60th anniversary of CB Series motorcycle sales and the 60th anniversary of their participation in Formula One, their pavilion dives deep into the performance and design of their various vehicles.

Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) is reminding its customers of the time-long adage: “fake parts break hearts.” This comes as several online sellers have been posting parts and accessories for sale bearing the Toyota Genuine Parts mark and logo.

The UK home of SAIC and MG design has celebrated its first anniversary and to commemorate the occasion, Advanced Design Director, Carl Gotham and his team, have partnered with UK-based artist DS_Art to create a one-off MG ZS art car which is now displayed at MG Motor UK’s London office.

Mazda is finally ready to plug-in. After getting left behind in the EV game, the Hiroshima-based carmaker has announced that its first mass-production battery electric vehicle will make its global debut at the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show.

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October 1, 2019

It's Confirmed: the Mazda CX-8 is Coming to the Philippines

Review: 2019 Kia Sportage GT-Line Diesel

We're Not Kidding: This is the Refreshed 2020 Mazda CX-5

September 30, 2019

McLaren Returns to Mercedes-Benz Power in 2021

Ford May Soon Offer Crack-Resistant Windshields

Toyota Motor Philippines Grooms Future Marketeers

Hyundai Kona Sales are Up 231 Percent So Far in 2019

Geely Philippines Garners Over 50 Coolray Reservations, Opens First Showroom

Honda Philippines Increases Appeal to Fashionables, Filipinas with All-New Genio, ADV150 Motorcycles

September 29, 2019

Toyota Buys 20 Percent of Subaru, Makes Next-Generation 86, BRZ Happen

Nissan to Start Displaying Classic and Heritage Cars at Global Headquarters

At 1.845M, the 2019 Isuzu mu-X Boondock is the Porma Deal of the Year (w/ Brochure)

2020 Mitsubishi L300 vs Hyundai H-100 vs Kia K2500

September 27, 2019

Suzuki Philippines Adds Third Dzire Variant and It's Priced Below P 550k

Suzuki Philippines Launches 2020 Carry (w/ Brochure)

10 Things That are Younger Than the Mitsubishi L300

September 26, 2019

Honda to Celebrate Joy of Potential with All-New Jazz at Tokyo Motor Show

Toyota Motor Philippines Reminds: Fake Parts Break Hearts

MG Celebrates First Year of UK Advanced Design Studio with One-of-a-Kind Art Car

Mazda's First-Ever EV is Coming and It May Use Toyota's TNGA Platform