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October 6, 2019

The 2020 Mazda CX-8 is Meant to be Both a Luxury MPV and a Family-Oriented SUV

With confirmation that the Mazda CX-8 is arriving to the Philippines (check out our first drive here), it becomes an interesting alternative to the usual suspect of mid-sized SUVs. While the local spec and pricing has yet to be announced, it’s understood that Mazda Philippines is toying to bring in just one variant of its three-row crossover.

Mitsubishi of late has always iterated that they’ll be focusing on two product segments: small cars and utility vehicles. Now, what if you combine the two? Well, that’s what the upcoming Super Height K-Wagon Concept is.

Mitsubishi Motors Philippines is rolling out the red carpet for out-of-warranty vehicles with their Mitsubishi Fast Lane program.

Further developing the sales and service experience of its customers in the Southern Tagalog region, Foton Philippines (FMPI) started the month of October with the grand re-launching of its GMA Cavite dealership. This facility is now managed by one of the leading players in the automotive industry, the Autohub Group of Companies.

Caltex and in partnership with HSBC, announces its newest raffle promo ‘Fuel Up and Fly’ beginning today up to December 31, 2019. The promo is open to all primary and supplementary HSBC active credit card holders.

The keijidōsha or kei car is synonymous with Japan. Often boxy little things, they’re the smallest highway-legal passenger car on offer there. Of late though, the kei car has seen reduced government subsidies that lessen their advantage over regular-sized cars. In fact, currently, only Daihatsu, Honda, Mitsubishi, and Suzuki are producing their own kei cars with Nissan, Mazda, and even Toyota selling re-badged models.

For those of us who test drive cars regularly, seeing the owner’s manual is a luxury. Carmakers often remove anything that isn’t bolted down (SD cards, power point covers, owner’s manual) for fear that these little things might end up on eBay or Carousell (yes, there are some journos that do this). Mazda though has trusted us with the owner’s manual for the all-new Mazda3 (full review soon), and this is what we found.

F*ck Rotaries, Mitsubishi is Going to Experiment Using a Gas Turbine Engine

As the general public gained a fascination with aviation in the 1960s, several car companies came up with wacky concept cars powered by a gas turbine engine. Well, it seems automotive engineering is just like fashion because Mitsubishi is going all turbine with the MI-TECH Concept which they will unveil at the Tokyo Motor Show.

The refreshed 2020 Mitsubishi Montero Sport is finally in the Philippines. It’s the same one launched in Thailand a few months back with one important difference: there’s no 4WD. That’s right, if you’re looking for the top-trim 4WD GT, you’ll have to wait for the first quarter of 2020. For now? There’s only the 2WD GLS and GT.

First Drive: 2020 Mazda CX-8 2.5 Skyactiv-G AWD

The story of the CX-8 is a rather unremarkable one. Mazda once had an MPV, the Mazda8, which was actually marketed with the tagline, “the idea of a sportscar – inherited by a minivan.” It was, in every sense of the word, a mom mobile that that very tagline was delivered by a middle-aged woman in Japan. But as the company shifted its attention to all things KODO and Skyactiv, they found themselves with an opportunity: should they make something pleasing to soccer moms or should they make a three-row SUV? Focused group studies and likely, simpler engineering costs dictated the latter, and thus, the CX-8 was born.

Ford Philippines opens the final quarter of 2019 with the biggest cash discount ever for the Ford EcoSport which sees its price drop to just P 840,000 only this October.

Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) is announcing cash discounts, low cash-out, and low monthly amortization deals on the Civic 1.8 S CVT and the CR-V Touring Diesel this October.

Hyundai and Lalamove, have announced a partnership that allows business owners to get the most out of their Hyundai H-100 trucks. The program aims to empower micro, small, and medium enterprises (SMSEs) and large corporations alike by reducing transportation costs, expanding consumer reach, and helping ensure on-time deliveries.

Ford Asia Pacific Shuts as Carmaker Announces Joint Venture with India's Mahindra

Ford Asia-Pacific is no more. Necessitating quicker decisions in a fast-changing market, Ford has announced that it is combining 100 markets including India, Australia, ASEAN, Middle East, Africa, and Russia markets into the newly established International Markets Group or IMG.

After its preview at the 2019 Cebu Auto Show, The Covenant Car Company, Inc. (TCCCI) is now ready to officially launch its newest offering: the sub-compact MG 5. The launch of this fully-loaded sedan is happening at the Glorietta 2 Activity Center, and you’re invited.

Nissan has developed a new way to use robots to make car parts out of sheet steel, a breakthrough that could make replacement parts for discontinued models more widely available for customers.

Update: Motor Image Pilipinas issued a correction with their stated SRPs. Unfortunately, this does not make the Outback cheaper than the Forester anymore.

Motor Image Pilipinas, the exclusive distributor of Subaru is clearing house this holiday season with generous deals on their entire line-up, including the WRX STI.

The most complaint with the government’s PUV Modernization program is how unaffordable it is to some cooperatives. Now that Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI) is entering the game, the Korean carmaker is bringing forth an offering that’s much more affordable yet remains people-centric, fuel-efficient, and innovative.

When the all-new Mazda3 came out, Mazda talked about how they spent time making it more refined, comfortable, and all that. Of course, for enthusiasts, they only had one question in mind: when are they going to come up with a go-fast version? While that’s still going to take some time, the introduction of this, the Mazda3 TCR race car puts down a solid foundation that Mazda is, at least, ready to build some fast things once more.

Honda Launches New BR-V and Civic Limited Edition Variants

Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) is introducing new limited edition variants of the BR-V and Civic for 2019 with enhancements suiting the needs of trendy and active Filipino customers.

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October 6, 2019

The 2020 Mazda CX-8 is Meant to be Both a Luxury MPV and a Family-Oriented SUV

Mitsubishi Combines SUV Design and Small Car Proportions in the Super Height K-Wagon Concept

Mitsubishi is Offering 40 Percent Discount on Oil Change Package

Foton Re-Opens in GMA Cavite

Caltex and HSBC Give Motorists a Chance to Explore the World with "Fuel Up and Fly" Promo

Nissan Offers a Glimpse of Future Kei Cars with the IMk Concept

The Mazda3 Owner's Manual Teaches You How to Unlock Jinba-Ittai

October 4, 2019

F*ck Rotaries, Mitsubishi is Going to Experiment Using a Gas Turbine Engine

The 2020 Mitsubishi Montero Sport Arrives But Only in 2WD Guise (w/ Video)

October 3, 2019

First Drive: 2020 Mazda CX-8 2.5 Skyactiv-G AWD

The Ford EcoSport Now Comes with a P 130,000 Discount

Get a Honda Civic for the Same Price as a City This October

Hyundai Offers Special Perks to Lalamove Partners Using H-100 Trucks

October 2, 2019

Ford Asia Pacific Shuts as Carmaker Announces Joint Venture with India's Mahindra

MG 5 to Hold Metro Manila Launch at Latest Leg of MG Live! Free Concert Series

Nissan May Soon Make Replacement Parts for Discontinued Models with This New Tech

UPDATED: Motor Image Pilipinas is Offering Huge Cash Savings on Their Entire Line-Up

Hyundai's Modern Jeepney Class 1 is the Most Affordable One Yet

The Mazda3 is Going Racing in Polymetal Goodness

October 1, 2019

Honda Launches New BR-V and Civic Limited Edition Variants