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March 18, 2020

SMC Assures Operations Will Continue to Provide Basic Necessities During Enhanced Community Lockdown


San Miguel Corporation is assuring the public that its subsidiaries that provide basic necessities will continue to operate despite the Enhanced Community Lockdown. The assurance was made by no less than SMC President and COO Ramon S. Ang.

Toyota PH Production to Halt Until Mid-April


Toyota Motor Corporation has suspended production in Europe, and the Philippines because of the spread of COVID-19.

Ford, Volkswagen, Peugeot, Ducati Halts European Production


As Europe becomes the newest hotspot for COVID-19, several automakers are now shutting down either due to supply chain constraints or as a precautionary measure to curb the spread of the disease. After Lamborghini and Ferrari (as well as Pirelli and Brembo) announced production suspensions, Volkswagen, Ford, and Ducati are now doing the same.

March 17, 2020

Mazda Extends Free PMS Coverage for Vehicles Covered by Yojin-3


In light of the Enhanced Community Quarantine covering the entire Luzon area, Mazda Philippines is the first car manufacturer to announce a grace period on vehicles covered by its Yojin-3 program.

Hyundai Releases First Images of Refreshed 2020 Accent


Hyundai has just released the first official photos of the refreshed Accent. Known as the Verna overseas, it will be making its global debut a few days after the launch of the all-new Elantra.

The Mazda CX-30 Will Let You Walk Away from This Kind of Crash


If you think no one could walk away from this gnarly crash, think again. You can, if you’re in a 2020 Mazda CX-30. Mazda’s next-generation sub-compact crossover was just awarded with a 2020 Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). This adds yet another safety-related accolade for the CX-30 after it scored a near-perfect adult protection score at the Euro NCAP.

Ford Developing Tech to Stop Cyclists Getting Hit by Car Doors


Every year thousands of accidents are caused by drivers or passengers opening a door into the path of a cyclist. “Car dooring” results in 60 cyclists being seriously injured or killed each year in the U.K. alone, while in Germany it was the cause of around 3,500 accidents during 2018. This problem is expected to get worse as more people choose to cycle and ride e‑scooters in cities.

Happy 100th Birthday, Suzuki Motor!


This year, another Japanese automaker is celebrating its 100th anniversary: Suzuki. It was on March 15, 1920 that Suzuki Loom Manufacturing Company was founded by Michio Suzuki. Since then, Suzuki has expanded its business from looms to motorcycles, automobiles, outboard motors, and ATVs, always adapting to the trend of the times as well as domestic and global markets.

March 16, 2020

Luzon's Now Under Enhanced Community Quarantine. Here's What It Means


The first workday after the implementation of the NCR’s Community Quarantine, Malacañang has opted to bump things up to an Enhanced Community Quarantine for the entire area of Luzon. This takes effect 12:00 AM from Tuesday, March 17 to 12:00 AM on Monday, April 13.

Mitsubishi Boosts Production Output at Indonesia Plant to Due Xpander Cross Demand


Mitsubishi has high hopes for its Xpander MPV that it is expanding the production volume at its Bekasi, Indonesia manufacturing facility for a second time.

For P 370k The Suzuki Jimny Can Be Converted into a Pickup Truck


Suzuki toyed with the idea, but it took the brand’s New Zealand office to make it happen. This here is an official pickup conversion of the fourth-generation 2020 Jimny.

Ferrari Halts Production as Well


Aside from Automobili Lamborghini, Ferrari as well as Fiat Chrysler and Brembo have also announced plans to suspend their operations following the outbreak of COVID-19 in Italy.

Chery Auto PH to Double Dealership Footprint in Next 3 Years


At its official brand launch, United Asia Automotive Group (UAAGI), the newly installed distributor of Chery automobiles revealed its plans to fast track the opening of 12 dealerships. Well, that number has just risen to 15 with plans to double its footprint in the next three years.

Mazda PH and Shell Renew Partnership


Mazda Philippines and Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corporation announced the renewal of their long-standing partnership with a formal contract signing ceremony.

This Famous Shelby GT350R May Fetch More Than P 153 Million


For those who watched Ford v Ferrari, they’ll remember that Christian Bale played racer Ken Miles. Well, Shelby and Mustang enthusiasts will now get a chance to own a piece of history as a real Mustang driven by Ken Miles will be up for auction this May.

Lamborghini Halts Production


Automobili Lamborghini has announced its support of Italian government directives, and will be closing its facilities until March 25, 2020.

March 15, 2020

Big-Time Fuel Price Rollback Happening This March 17


There’s a bit of good news for all motorists next week: big-time price rollback for gasoline and diesel. One brand has already implemented the rollback last Friday, March 13, but for a majority, the new prices will take effect on Tuesday, March 17.

March 14, 2020

UPDATED: Here's What You Can Expect as NCR Goes Into Community Quarantine


UDPATE: Luzon is now placed under Enhanced Community Quarantine. Read what it means here (3/16).

With the COVID-19 outbreak causing the National Capital Region (NCR) to go into Community Quarantine mode, Malacañang as well as other agencies has issued the official guidelines which take effect starting Sunday, March 15 at 12:00 AM to Tuesday, April 14, 12:00 AM.

Expect Thermal Scans, Manned Checkpoints Says SMC Tollways


SMC Tollways has expressed its full cooperation with the Philippine government’s decision to implement necessary measures against the spread of COVID-19.

March 13, 2020

Suzuki PH Replaces Alto with P 518k SUV-Inspired S-Presso (w/ Specs, Brochure)


Suzuki Philippines is giving a unique twist to its entry-level micro car offering. Replacing its strong-selling Alto is this SUV-styled hatchback called the S-Presso. Strong and bold, the P 518,000 crossover may have what it takes to stand out in the A-segment passenger car segment.