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March 11, 2020

MG Philippines is the Official Car of Miss Universe 2020

MG Philippines has been named the Official Car of the inaugural Miss Universe Philippines (MUP) 2020 competition.

Committed to injecting a bit of excitement to its local line-up, Nissan Philippines has just announced the availability and pricing of the 2020 Nissan 370Z. The iconic rear-wheel drive sportscar will be made available at all Nissan dealerships starting this April 2020 with prices starting at P 2.779 million.

In Case You Weren't Paying Attention, Ford Added Features to the Entire 2020 Ranger Line-Up

For those who weren’t paying attention (or maybe had very short attention spans) during the 2020 Ranger FX4 launch, Ford Philippines is reminding you all: the entire line-up has been upgraded. And yes, the pricing has been kept the same, down to the last centavo.

It was only going to be a matter of time (and a formality), but Mazda has announced that the 2020 Mazda3 has aced the U.S. government’s frontal crash, side crash, and rollover tests allowing it to receive a 5-star safety rating—the highest the NHTSA can give.

RUF Automobile is a name synonymous with bespoke Porsches. And with models such as the RUF CTR “Yellow Bird,” it’s also become a household name for the Playstation generation. Well, guess what? They’ve decided to get into the whole off-roader business.

Manila International Auto Show, Inside Racing Bike Festival Postponed Due to COVID-19

Summer will be less busy for bike and car enthusiasts as two of the biggest annual shows, the InsideRacing Bike Festival and the Manila International Auto Show have been postponed due to recent spike in COVID-19 cases in the Philippines.

She didn’t expect it to be that easy. Real estate professional and first-time car owner, 28-year old Jennica Ann Butiong proudly drove home her Hyundai Reina after a simple turnover ceremony at Hyundai Manila Bay.

Nissan Philippines would like to have you believe that these photos show sightings of the 370Z sportscar. Well, we beg to differ. They’re clearly professionally done—even down to the down-low action shot. So, whatever.

The Subaru WRX has been a choice for the brand’s long-time fans. But with a turbocharged engine and the iconic hood scoop, it’s also easily recognized even by the most casual of motorists who’ve come to know what those three letters—W-R-X—stand for. Having been a fan of the Levorg for years, I finally had the opportunity to try out the very platform that it was based off of. First, it was refreshing to finally be driving a sedan again. Secondly, my conversations with die-hard Suabru fans had instilled the impression that the WRX was a force to push.

UPDATE: The Geely Azkarra has been priced. Details here. (3/11).

Sojitz G Auto Philippines (SGAP), the distributor of Geely automobiles has revealed the official name of its upcoming compact SUV: the Azkarra. And copying the launch playbook of its sub-compact crossover sibling, the Coolray, the Azkarra is going on tour starting today.

Meet the Woman Who's Responsible for Your Nissan's Colors and Trims (w/ Video)

‘Car designer’ is one of the world’s most googled jobs. But ever wondered how they actually design cars of the future? In celebration of International Women’s Day, Wasaporn Sritulyachot, Color and Trim Designer at Nissan Regional Design Center in Bangkok, Thailand talks about her inspirations and aspirations, dreams and dilemmas.

After unveiling it at the 2020 Tokyo Auto Salon, Toyota has finally priced its GR Yaris, at least for the European market. And get this: it’ll undercut both the Volkswagen Golf GTI and the Honda Civic Type R.

Subaru PH Starts Summer with Cash Savings Up to P 200k

Motor Image Pilipinas, the exclusive distributor of Subaru is starting summer with a special pricing promotion on selected MY2019 (Model Year 2019) and MY2020 (Model Year 2020) models.

Isuzu PH Finally Gives Us a 4x4 Version of the D-Max Boondock (w/ Specs)

When Isuzu Philippines released the Boondock variant for its D-Max pickup last year, there were some head scratching: why add a 4x4-centric package to a 4x2? Well, it seems Isuzu’s addressed those complaints, and has now come up with the D-Max Boondock 4x4.

With the application of the Toyota New Global Architecture or TNGA in the all-new 2020 Corolla Altis, Toyota’s compact sedan has finally turned a sportier leaf. Naturally, this makes it a candidate for a hotted-up version, and here it is: the Corolla Altis GR Sport.

Want to cut your carbon footprint? Consider using high-quality tires, or at least make sure they’re properly inflated. This conclusion comes from Emissions Analytics, the world’s leading independent specialist for the scientific measurement of real-world emissions.

The members of the Association of Vehicle Importers and Distributors, Inc. (AVID) says their January 2020 sales dropped 16 percent compared to the same period in 2019 due to challenges posed by the Tall Ash Fall followed by the outbreak of COVID-19.

BPI Family Savings Bank to Make Big-Bike Financing Easier During This One-Day Event

BPI Family Savings Bank is making big bike financing easy with their exclusive partnership with RidePH Café—a one-day event at the Metrotent Convention Center in Pasig City this Saturday, March 7, 2020.

Maxus made motoring headlines today with the launch of their first-ever pickup truck—the T60. And while it carries some pretty impressive specs, including a class-equaling best water wading depth of 800mm, Foton just decided to throw some shade.

The countdown to the 2020 World Car of the Year continues with the announcement of the Top Three Finalists in the world, and in a rather surprising twist: two come from the same brand.

Nine months since its corporate introduction and the launch of the G10 MPV and V80 van, Maxus Philippines is now adding a pickup truck to their line-up with the launch of the 2020 T60. Available in both 4x2 and 4x4 variants, they are the latest additions to the growing line-up of Maxus Philippines’s commercial vehicles.

Geely wants to fast track self-driving cars that it plans to build its own low-orbit satellites to provide more accurate data for their vehicles.

If you’re looking for the most fuel-efficient full-line automaker, look no further than Honda. In its annual EPA Automotive Trends Report, the U.S.-based Environmental Protection Agency or EPA says Honda had the highest fleet average fuel economy of any major fuel-line automaker for the MY2018 model year, the latest year for which full data is available.

Marking the longest-running partnership between a watch brand and a car manufacturer, Breitling has come up with this: the Breitling Premier Bentley Mulliner Limited Edition.

Look: The President of MOS Burger PH Rode a Toyota Vios to the Opening of Their First Store

In a move that somewhat mirrors what Toyota Motor Philippines President Atsuhiro “Hiro” Okamoto did last week, the president of MOS Burger Philippines, Araki Masahide rode a Toyota Vios to celebrate the opening of their first store in the Philippines.

After the re-introduction of the Trend variant, Ford Philippines is set to add yet another variant to the Everest family this 2020: the Everest Sport. Arriving in two weeks’ time, the Everest Sport is expected to become the top-grade 4x2 trim in Ford’s mid-sized SUV line-up.

If you’re a fan of the current Honda City, this may be your last chance to snag one with some hefty discounts.

One thing you can expect with Porsche is the continuous evolution in their cars. Case in point is the latest 2021 Porsche 911 Turbo S—a sportscar that now packs enough grunt to run against the world’s best supercars.

Hyundai has unveiled what its future EVs could look like with the Prophecy. Supposedly a clear expression of their latest design philosophy, Sensuous Sportiness and their “ultimate automotive form,” it’s basically a Porsche with a Hyundai badge. I mean, just look at it.

Along with sighs and muted shrieks from admirers of all ages, Francisco Moreno Domagoso took the stage once more as the recipient of this year’s Volvo Ironmark Award.

Smartwatches are now, officially, a thing. Once dismissed as a mere fashion thing, more and more people are buying them so much so that the Apple Watch has practically outsold the entire Swiss watch industry.

Ford Philippines is extending the operating hours of its Customer Relationship Center (CRC) as part of its efforts to enhance the customer experience.

Mazda Incorporated One Nostalgic Design Detail in the Futuristic MX-30

In a year that sees Mazda celebrate its centenary, the Japanese carmaker is also launching its first-ever all-electric vehicle, the MX-30.

Forget the giant nostril grille for a minute. Yes, we know it’s hard, but we’re not going to be talking about that right now. We’re not going to be talking about this new EV concept either. Instead, we’d like to let you know that BMW’s getting a new logo and guess what? It’s been staring back at you right in your face.

It can’t be helped. If you want to sell a wagon, you’d have to add some cladding to it and call it an SUV. The refreshed Mercedes-Benz E-Class is the latest to join the bandwagon with the E-Class All-Terrain which is now confirmed to go on sale outside of Europe.

Chery Auto Philippines is starting 2020 with low downpayment and low monthly amortization payment schemes on its entire line-up.

Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc., saw its January 2020 sales drop 27.6 percent due to the Taal Ash Fall and COVID-19 outbreak. Nonetheless, the Korean car brand managed to record 2,045 unit sales despite the market challenges.

Currently, Nissan is shifting its EV education campaign into high gear likely because of the impending launch of its first all-electric vehicle locally, the Leaf. Now, while that’s all good, my eyes are fixed squarely on what I think offers the best solution for our local road conditions: the Nissan Kicks e-Power.

What you’re looking at is something that can ruin your life. And no, before you get any silly ideas, this isn’t the close up of someone’s pubes. Instead, what you’re looking at are fine metallic particles that shave off tiny bits of your engine one revolution at a time.

One of the annual highlights of the Geneva International Motor Show was supposed to be the reveal of the European Car of the Year. While the show itself has been canceled in light of the coronavirus spreading across Europe, the committee did announce that the Peugeot 208 captured the industry’s top prize there for 2020.

You really, really, really wanted a Subaru Outback? You do? Huh? Well, that’s too bad. You shouldn’t have waited so long because Motor Image Pilipinas just confirmed: they’ve got no stock left. Zero. Zilch.

Review: 2020 Chery Tiggo 5X 1.5 AT Luxury

People of a certain age will remember Chery, and maybe not for the right reasons. Over the course of just 12 years, the brand has changed hands no less than three times before ending up with United Asia Automotive Group or UAAGI. Now, if this company sounds familiar, it should be—they’re responsible for making another Chinese car brand, Foton into a commercial vehicle powerhouse. The question now in everyone’s mind is, can they replicate the same success with Chery?

Hyundai has shut down a factory in South Korea after a worker there tested positive for the new coronavirus (COVID-19). The factory, in Ulsan builds the Tucson, Santa Fe, and Palisade SUVs for the Korean carmaker.

Honda is joining Toyota’s lead in offering the high-performance version of its CR-V compact crossover not with a turbocharged engine, but with an electrified one instead.

Nissan is taking its first concrete steps to becoming a mobility company with their first-ever subscription service called Nissan Switch.

In time for summer road trips and adventures, Mercedes-Benz Philippines is introducing a new limited edition variant of its GLC-Class compact SUV that’s P 300,000 more affordable than ever before.

Black Rhino Wheels Philippines is pushing into the Southern Philippines with the appointment of HE & Sons as its official sub-distributor for Mindanao.

Nissan Philippines has donated three Navara pickup trucks units to the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) to assist the humanitarian organization’s disaster and crisis response operations.

A few weeks before the official launch of its SUV-derivative, the XL7, Suzuki Auto Philippines has also managed to keep itself busy by also giving its Ertiga MPV a nip-and-tuck this 2020.

UPDATED: Enough with the Rumors, Here are the Official Prices, Variants of the 2020 Suzuki S-Presso and 2020 XL7

UPDATE: Read the complete specs of the XL7 here, and the S-Presso here. (3/13).

In the lead up to the launch of their two all-new crossover offerings this month—the S-Presso mini-SUV and the XL7 7-seater small SUV, Suzuki Auto Philippines has had it with so-called leaks and has finally revealed the official pricing for these two much-awaited models.

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