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October 9, 2019

Dongfeng President to Take Reigns at Nissan Motor

Nissan is hoping three time’s the charm. After the sacking of Carlos Ghosn and the departure of Hiroto Saikawa, the Japanese carmaker is appointing Makoto Uchida as their new chief operating officer (CEO). He will take the top spot no later than January 1 of next year.

Mazda Philippines Sells 3 Mazda3 Per Day Since Its Launch

The 2020 Mazda3 is off to a scorching start. Seven weeks since its official Philippine launch, Mazda Philippines has revealed that they’re almost out of stock thanks to the strong reception by Filipino buyers (read our first impressions).

Nissan Philippines is kicking off its last quarter storm with a bang, giving customers big deals on the Almera, Urvan, Navara, Sylphy, and Terra this entire month of October. With Nissan’s “Go Big” promo, select either all-in low downpayment of just P 23,000 or cash savings as much as P 120,000.

90’s nostalgia is in full swing as Honda Integra Type Rs are now commanding a princely sum as well. The outrageous second hand prices used to be limited to the likes of the Supra and NSX, but now, even Honda’s sporty coupe doesn’t go unnoticed.

With Volkswagen tweaking its corporate logo for the future, it makes sense that they’ll be doing it for their Volkswagen R brand as well. Representing the sportiest model in the portfolio, the R gets its first re-do since the German carmaker came out with it in 2002.

Volvo Cars and Geely intend to merge their existing combustion engine operations into a stand-alone business in order to establish a new global supplier that will seek to develop next-generation combustion engines and hybrid powertrains.

Sometime next year, Audi Philippines will be introducing a heavily refreshed Q7 and with it comes styling heavily influenced by its flagship Q8. But before that happens, there’s this: the 2019 Q7. It’s hard to imagine but 10 years ago, Audi didn’t have SUVs. Sure, they built a name around the quattro all-wheel drive, but they had no high-riding, family-oriented vehicles.

Peugeot Philippines Brings In Malaysian-Made 3008. Prices Start at P 1,890,000 (w/ Specs)

Since Peugeot’s arrival into the Philippines, they’ve always vowed to get the Japanese’s lunch money. They’ve tried it all—from the introduction of a mild hybrid diesel to the expansion of its product portfolio which included the likes of the 208 GTi, 301, and 308. Suffice to say, they weren’t that successful, limited only to niche player status outsold even by the likes of Volkswagen.

The mu-X Boondock is fresh off the assembly line and Isuzu Philippines is already giving massive discounts on their limited edition 7-seater. Launched just last week (complete specs and brochure here), IPC is extending their “I Love Isuzu” promo for the mu-X Boondock as well.

Isuzu Philippines Corporation sponsored the Rally Driving Immersion Project or RDIP where motoring media personalities were able to get behind the wheel of a rally-prepped truck to experience the thrills of rally driving.

Ford Philippines is bringing its experiential test drive event to key provinces in the country to reach more customers and make them experience driving a Ford vehicle using a customized driving course.

Following Volvo’s global commitment to electrify its entire line-up (and to have fully-electric cars making up 50 percent of its sales by 2025), Volvo Cars Philippines is the first carmaker locally to launch plug-in gasoline-electric hybrid vehicles.

Michelin through its Chief Representative to the Philippines Michael Nunag announced that PlayStation has selected Michelin as “official tire technology partner” for its Gran Turismo driving simulator franchise.

This is Your First Look at the 2020 Isuzu D-Max

Here is the 2020 Isuzu D-Max fully unveiled (10/11).

Isuzu has given the world the first glimpse of the all-new, next-generation D-Max pickup truck which will be shown in full in two weeks’ time. Details are scarce at the moment, but what is known is that this model marks a departure from Isuzu’s collaboration with General Motors. Instead, this model will benefit with input from fellow Japanese carmaker, Mazda.

Toyota Motor Philippines is clearing out its inventory, and because of that, big savings are to be had on the Vios, Innova, Fortuner, Avanza, Corolla Altis, Hilux, RAV4, Wigo, Yaris, and Rush. How big? How about getting the Vios 1.5 G for less than P 970,000?

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.

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October 9, 2019

Dongfeng President to Take Reigns at Nissan Motor

October 8, 2019

Mazda Philippines Sells 3 Mazda3 Per Day Since Its Launch

The Nissan Sylphy Tops Out at Just P 972K Now

A Stock 1997 Honda Integra Type R Just Sold for P 4.28M

Volkswagen's New R Badge Looks Cleaner, More Progressive

Volvo and Geely to Merge Engine Operations

Review: 2019 Audi Q7 2.0 TFSI Quattro

October 7, 2019

Peugeot Philippines Brings In Malaysian-Made 3008. Prices Start at P 1,890,000 (w/ Specs)

Isuzu Philippines is Discounting the mu-X Boondock by P 160K

Rally Driving Immersion Project Aims to Raise the Popularity of Rally Racing

Ford Island Conquest Goes Nationwide

Volvo Philippines Officially Unveils Plug-In Hybrid Line-Up

Michelin is Official Tire Technology Partner to Gran Turismo

October 6, 2019

This is Your First Look at the 2020 Isuzu D-Max

Get the Vios 1.5 G Prime for Less Than P 970k During the Great Toyota Sale

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