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January 21, 2020

Honda's P 109K AirBlade 150 is Designed for Manila's Stop-and-Go Traffic (w/ Video)

Honda Philippines, Inc., the number one motorcycle manufacturer in the country, raises the bar in the scooter segment once again with the launch of the all-new AirBlade 150—a cutting-edge sporty automatic transmission bike that promises to make urban riding fun, comfortable, and stylish.

By and large, the Ford Everest re-wrote the mid-sized SUV rules. It didn’t become the segment’s best-seller, but it was, the best balanced of the lot. Not only did it offer looks, but it also offered performance, capability, comfort, and refinement in equal measure. That’s why it comes as a surprise that despite facing some stiff competition, Ford has opted to keep things well enough alone. Are they confident in having developed a “future-proof” SUV some five years back, or is this a case of them running out of fresh new ideas?

Since MG came under the distributorship of The Covenant Car Company, Inc. (TCCCI) in October 2018, the brand’s nationwide dealership network has experienced a rapid expansion. In just over a year, MG Philippines has opened a total of 18 dealerships throughout Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.

Subaru Corporation revealed the future direction of its technology development efforts, an opportune time given the automotive industry is facing increasing pressure to electrify their line-up.

UPDATED: Subaru PH Greets Chinese New Year with Discounts on Service, Parts, and Accessories

UPDATE: Due to unforeseen circumstances, this Chinese New Year promo is being postponed to a later date. (1/24).

In celebration of Chinese New Year, Motor Image Pilipinas is offering several aftersales service promos including discounts on parts, accessories, and labor.

In 2018, Toyota unveiled a Hilux tweaked by their go-fast department, Gazoo Racing. The Hilux GR Sport as it’s officially known did feature new handling bits and some aesthetics upgrades, but the stock drivetrain was, admittedly, a letdown. Two years later, Toyota has learned their mistake and is now giving the Hilux GR Sport a much-needed oomph with the help of a V6 engine.

In the perennial, “will they or won’t they” question regarding a next-generation Z car, it seems the latest answer from Nissan is now in the affirmative. Yes, there will be a next-generation Z car.

Nissan Philippines Starts 2020 with Discounts on Entire Line-Up

Nissan Philippines is flexing their muscle this 2020 with the “Power Deals” promo. Low downpayment promotions for financing transactions and cash discounts are up for grabs for the entire line-up starting today.

Last year, The Covenant Car Company surprised many by offering a subcompact sedan in the form of the MG 5. It was, for all intents and purposes, a compact car in both spec and price, yet offered pricing that slots it squarely in the sub-compact car class.

Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP), together with its dealer network is extending a special service campaign to all customers affected by the Taal Volcano ash fall last week.

Amidst the eruption of Taal Volcano, Waze is working closely with the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and several other media outfits on the relief efforts for the afflicted communities.

Mazda Philippines is Sneakily Previewing the 2020 MX-5

If you find yourself at The Powerplant Mall in Makati, you’re in for a treat. Mazda Philippines is sneakily previewing the 2020 MX-5 at their Mazda Premium event located at the South Court.

Taal’s ash got you down? Still have no time to wash your car? Well, don’t just wipe it off—it’s like rubbing glass and rock onto your car’s paint. Thankfully, there’s an easier solution, and best of all, it’s free; at least if you own a Hyundai vehicle.

The Hyundai Kona is Now a Guinness World Record Holder

The Hyundai Kona has earned its place in the Guinness World Records by breaking the world record for the highest altitude climb done in a fully electric vehicle or EV.

Bermaz Auto Philippines (BAP), the exclusive distributor of Mazda in the Philippines has confirmed that selected units of the 2020 Mazda3 and 2020 CX-30 are part of a global recall due to the inadvertent activation of the Smart Braking System (SBS) automatic emergency braking system.

After fiddling with a turbocharged flat-4 in their mid-engine, two-seater line, Porsche is bringing back the flat-6 to a more“regular” 718 Cayman and Boxster with the announcement of the new GTS 4.0.

4 Reasons Why Filipinos Love Toyota

Filipinos love Toyota. Whether it’s the Vios, Fortuner, or the Hilux—the brand has endeared itself in the hearts and minds of buyers and enthusiasts alike. Above all, it’s become a trusted choice, and for Toyota Motor Philippines it’s all down to one thing: the Toyota Sure Advantage.

Jaguar Land Rover is developing what they deem to be the car seat of the future—a pioneering shape-shifting system that’s designed to improve comfort and reduce the health risks of sitting down for too long.

Toyota and Hyundai are in a race to make the world’s first commercially viable flying car. In two separate announcements, Hyundai partnered with Uber, while Toyota teamed up with Joby Aviation.

The 2020 Toyota Corolla Altis scored a perfect 5-star safety rating bestowed by the ASEAN New Car Assessment Program or NCAP.

A year after the Kia brand’s re-launch under Ayala Corporation, the Korean carmaker soared reporting a 124 percent year-on-year growth.

Toyota is showing the flexibility of its TNGA (Toyota New Global Architecture) by announcing that they’re coming up with a Hyundai Venue/Nissan Juke rivaling SUV based on the all-new Yaris.

Honda Produces Its 400-Millionth Motorcycle

Since the introduction of the Dream D-Type in 1949, Honda’s 70th anniversary of motorcycle mass-production marks the company’s 400 million-unit milestone for global motorcycle production.

The automotive industry globally is going through a major shift in terms of electric mobility. Locally, the Philippines is undertaking many initiatives in terms of government support and additional infrastructure to cater to this automotive evolution. Also, more consumers are beginning to see the value of electric vehicles and their positive effects on congestion, and noise and air pollution.

Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) recently delivered L300s and Xpander units to the Department of Health (DOH) through the Procurement Service, an attached agency of the Department of Budget and Management.

One year after the debut of its flagship GR Supra, Toyota is now expanding its global offering by making available its A90 with a turbocharged 2.0-liter engine. This new engine enables the GR Supra to shed around 100 kilograms of weight, while giving it a perfect 50-50 front-to-rear balance.

As the Fast and Furious’s only Asian hero, I have to admit: I had fantasies playing Han Lue; after all, who wouldn’t want to lock lips with Gal Gadot while driving a sportscar. Yes sir, I’ve always wanted to get down Han style if I were 20 year younger, 20 pounds lighter, and well, 20 million pesos richer. Sad to say, that dream has faded, and I was pretty content to move on with my life.

New Year, new Subaru? Well, that’s the gist since distributor Motor Image Pilipinas is giving up to P 350,000 off selected models until the end of the month.

How the Mazda CX-30 Challenged Automotive Design

As carmakers all give their vehicles a sense of dynamism, Mazda challenged themselves to come up with a design that’s hard to mimic. Thus, from embodying movement, the carmaker has instead embraced Japanese aesthetic. In creating the CX-30, they’ve embodied Yohaku or the beauty of empty space.

Mercedes-Benz and Geely announced that they have formally established the global joint venture, Smart Automobile Co., Ltd. after receiving regulatory approvals.

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January 21, 2020

Honda's P 109K AirBlade 150 is Designed for Manila's Stop-and-Go Traffic (w/ Video)

Review: 2020 Ford Everest 2.0L Bi-Turbo Titanium 4WD

MG Philippines Now 24 Dealers Strong

Subaru to Electrify Entire Line-Up in 10 Years

January 20, 2020

UPDATED: Subaru PH Greets Chinese New Year with Discounts on Service, Parts, and Accessories

Toyota Just Came Out with a 283-Horsepower Gazoo Racing Tweaked Hilux

Nissan's Next-Generation Z Car May Pack a Turbocharged V6

January 19, 2020

Nissan Philippines Starts 2020 with Discounts on Entire Line-Up

The P 450K MG 3 Could Re-Write the Sub-Compact Car Category

Toyota Extends 20 Percent Discount to Owners Affected by Taal Ash Fall

Waze Now Lists Donation Centers, Marks Closed Roads Due to Taal Eruption

January 18, 2020

Mazda Philippines is Sneakily Previewing the 2020 MX-5

Select Hyundai Dealers Will be Offering Free Car Washes For 2 Weekends

January 17, 2020

The Hyundai Kona is Now a Guinness World Record Holder

Mazda Philippines Recalling Selected 2020 Mazda3, CX-30 for Smart Braking System

Porsche Plops in a 394-horsepower Flat-6 into the 718 Boxster and Cayman

January 16, 2020

4 Reasons Why Filipinos Love Toyota

Jaguar Land Rover Says This is the Car Seat of the Future

Toyota and Hyundai Are in A Race to Make the First Production Flying Car

2020 Toyota Corolla Altis Scores Perfect 5-Star Rating in ASEAN NCAP

Kia Philippine Sales Soar 124 Percent in 2019

Toyota is Launching a Yaris-Based SUV

January 15, 2020

Honda Produces Its 400-Millionth Motorcycle

3 Key Things Filipinos Need to Know About Electric Vehicle Ownership

Mitsubishi PH Delivers L300, Xpander Units Through Government's Transparent Procurement System

Could the Philippines Get an Entry-Level Toyota GR Supra?

Driving the Mazda MX-5 Race Car Reminded Me of Dreams That Long Faded

Subaru Still Has A Couple of Old Stock Left and the Discounts are Huge

January 14, 2020

How the Mazda CX-30 Challenged Automotive Design

Geely to Engineer Cars for Mercedes-Benz's Smart Brand