During these extraordinary days, every trip is essential to your family’s well-being and health. These are the days when you need your vehicle to perform at its best.
April 16, 2020
Maxus PH Now Offers 24/7 Emergency Roadside Assistance, Free Pickup and Delivery Too
During these extraordinary days, every trip is essential to your family’s well-being and health. These are the days when you need your vehicle to perform at its best.
BMW Judged to Have Easiest to Use Infotainment System, MG the Worst
The “eyes” (and fingers) have it—BMW has easiest to use infotainment and climate control system, while MG has the worst. This is judged by UK-based What Car?.
These "Air Tight" Honda Odysseys Will Help Transport COVID-19 Patients in Japan
Honda has just transformed 50 of its Odyssey MPVs to transport COVID-19 patients to hospitals and quarantine facilities in Japan. And they’ve done so without risking the driver from infection by sealing off the rear section.
April 15, 2020
We Now Know How Much the Mazda 100th Anniversary Models Cost
A few weeks ago, Mazda dropped a huge surprise in showering their entire line-up with the 100th anniversary treatment. At the time, the Japanese carmaker revealed all sort of info except for one: the price. They said that the pricing will be made available “at a later date.” Well, that “later date” is now, because we now know how much they cost.
Hyundai PH Springs to Action with BIHAYEnihan Program
Under its flagship disaster relief program #HyundaiSAGIP, Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI) through H.A.R.I. Foundation, Inc. (HFI) rolls out its BIYAHEnihan program in Southern Luzon to support front liners.
Chery Auto PH Promises Low Cost, Hassle-Free Ownership
Understanding that a strong aftersales program can make or break a brand, Chery Auto Philippines, under its new distributor, United Asia Automotive Group, Inc. (UAAGI) is pretty hyped up to show what they can now offer.
From Niche to Mainstream: How the Toyota RAV4 Created the Compact Crossover Segment
When the first-generation Toyota RAV4 was revealed at the Geneva Motor Show in March 1994, few could have anticipated how this new concept would reshape the automotive industry. Since then, it ignited a whole new market for compact, agile, and versatile compact crossovers—SUVs ideally suited to modern life.
Hyundai Veloster N to Get Automatic Transmission Variant for 2021
The Hyundai Veloster N is a performance surprise to many, but since the sole transmission is a 6-speed manual, its appeal is somewhat limited. Well, that’s about to change as Hyundai’s high-performance N division has just confirmed: an automatic transmission variant is coming.
April 14, 2020
Mitsubishi PH Lends 2 Additional L300 Units for COVID-19 Response
To help further boost the transportation needs for the city’s front liners, Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) extended its assistance to the local government of Santa Rosa City, Laguna by lending two L300 units.
2020 Subaru Impreza Delayed for PH Market
The global COVID-19 pandemic has claimed another victim: the refreshed 2020 Impreza. Previewed at the Singapore Motor Show last January (alongside an infamous tricked out Forester), Subaru’s compact car was expected to bow in (or at least previewed) at the Manila International Auto Show (MIAS).
Toyota Just Made Its 10 Millionth RAV4
The RAV4 has joined the ranks of Toyota models that have achieved eight-figure sales. Cumulative figures for the compact SUV passed 10 million at the end of February this year, spanning five generations of the vehicle manufactured since 1994.
SsangYong Agrees to Use "Final Lifeline" to Help Stay Alive
Korean SUV specialist SsangYong will use parent company Mahindra’s one-time cash infusion to help ease its liquidity concerns due to softening global demand brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ford Will Produce Reusable PPE Gowns Using Airbags
Last time, Ford was looking at using car parts in the production of much-needed respirators in the fight against COVID-19. Now, they’re expanding that by using airbags to produce Personal Protective Equipment or PPE gowns.
Isuzu PH, Dealers Give Additional Support to Medical Front Liners
Following up on its March 27 lend-out of Isuzu D-Max, Isuzu mu-X, and Isuzu PUVs as front liner transport vehicles in Biñan and Sta. Rosa Laguna. Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) lent out two additional Isuzu units—one Isuzu NLR and one Isuzu QKR modern PUVs.
Rolls-Royce Will Transform Your Kids' Drawings Into a Piece of Art
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars is a brand that encourages the pursuit of dreams, and now a new generation of aspiring designers are being encouraged to bring their automotive dreams to life through a special ‘Young Designer Competition’.
DTI Allows Extended Retail Hours, Adds Pet Food and Hardware as Essential Goods
With the extension of the Enhanced Community Quarantine over Luzon until April 30, 2020, there’s a bit of good news: extended retail hours for essential goods and services.
April 13, 2020
Japanese Carmakers Talk Survival Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic
Akio Toyoda, Chairman of the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA) paints a grim picture facing the Japanese automotive industry as the world battles the COVID-19 pandemic, and outlines the commitment of JAMA members to keep that from happening.
2020 Honda City Scores Perfect 5-Star ASEAN NCAP Safety Rating
The all-new 2020 Honda City managed to score a perfect 5-star ASEAN New Car Assessment Program (ASEAN NCAP) safety rating.
Suzuki PH is the Undisputed "Underbone King."
Known as a manufacturer of motorcycles, automobiles, and outboard motors, Suzuki Motors is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, but little do you know that Suzuki Philippines is also celebrating its own milestone this year.
Polymetal Gray Arrives for the 2020 Mazda2
Polymetal Gray Metallic finally comes to the smallest member of the Mazda family, the Mazda2, this April (at least if you live in Japan).
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