May 9, 2020
Foton, Chery Dealer Employees Receive Financial Aid from Distributor
United Asia Automotive Group, Inc., (UAAGI) the exclusive distributor of Foton and Chery vehicles in the Philippines has extended financial support to all of its dealers’ employees amid the disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent implementation of the Enhanced Community Quarantine.
Filed Under:
Chery Corporate,
COVID-19,
CSR,
Foton Corporate,
News
May 8, 2020
LRT-1 Cavite Extension Restarts Work; Portion of Cavitex-Paranaque Bridge to Close Until May 22
LRT-1 private operator Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC) has resumed work on the 11.7-kilometer Cavite Extension Project after receiving the green light from the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) and Department of Transportation (DOTr) to carry on with select repair and infrastructure works while the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) is still in place.
Toyota PH Now Operates a Free On-Demand Shuttle Service for PGH Medical Front Liners
Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) is now supplementing its fleet of lent out media units to medical front liners with the help of Toyota Mobility Foundation (TMF). Starting in mid-May, they will be providing sanitized, just-in-time transportation services for health care front liners at the Philippine General Hospital.
Filed Under:
COVID-19,
News,
Toyota Corporate
Lamborghini Shows Off the 2020 Huracan Evo RWD Spyder
Lamborghini made history by marking its first car launch to be done virtually, and with the help of augmented reality. The vehicle that made history? The new 610 horsepower Lamborghini Huracan Evo Rear-Wheel Drive Spyder.
Filed Under:
Lamborghini Huracán,
News,
Sports Car
Ford Tests Its Paint Against Bird Poop
With not much driving going on (and car detailers closed), cars may experience one problem: getting struck and stuck with bird poop. That is, unless you’re in a Ford.
Filed Under:
Ford Corporate,
News,
Technology
2020 Jeep Wrangler Tips Over During Crash Test
The 2020 Jeep Wrangler tipped over during its safety certification test. It happened during the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS)’s driver-side small overlap front crash test and is clearly seen in the lead photo above (see video below). This results in the Wrangler earning a “marginal” rating for the test.
Filed Under:
Jeep Wrangler,
Mid-sized SUV,
News,
Safety
BMW PH to Hold Facebook Chat Session to Answer Customer Questions
On Monday, May 11, BMW Philippines will host a simultaneous live chat session with select dealer partners, allowing the network to engage with existing and aspiring BMW owners. Select BMW dealers will be standing by to communicate with participants for two hours in the morning (10 AM to 12 NN) and two hours in the afternoon 3 PM to 5 PM).
Filed Under:
BMW Corporate,
News,
Service
May 7, 2020
Kia PH Just Made the Sportage More Affordable than the Seltos
As auto dealer operations begin to adjust to the new normal, Kia Philippines is giving us a glimpse of what sort of offers can be had post ECQ.
Filed Under:
Kia Carnival,
Kia Corporate,
Kia K-Series,
Kia Picanto,
Kia Rio,
Kia Soluto,
Kia Sorento,
Kia Sportage,
News
Caltex, Brand Partners Bolster COVID-19 Fight with Front Liner Discounts, Donations
Caltex fuels, marketed by Chevron Philippines Inc. (CPI), continues its support and appreciation to our front liners thru donations and fuel discounts during this ongoing COVID-19 crisis.
Filed Under:
Caltex,
Chevron Corporate,
COVID-19,
News
Upcoming Volvos May Come with This Peculiar Bump on the Roof
The next-generation of Volvo cars will come with this little bump on the roof. Now, before you think that it’s a rally-inspired scoop of some kind, it’s actually LiDAR tech which should enable full self-driving technology, at least for highways.
Filed Under:
News,
Safety,
Technology,
Volvo Corporate
The Chery Tiggo 8 is Fitted with One of the World's Best Gearboxes
The Chery Tiggo 8 received recognition for its Getrag 7-speed wet-type dual clutch transmission with the China Auto Evaluation Institute selecting it as one of the “World Top 10 Transmissions.”
Filed Under:
Car Awards,
Chery Tiggo 8,
Mid-sized SUV,
News
This is How the "New Normal" Looks Like at Toyota Dealerships
As the Enhanced Community Quarantine transitions into the General Community Quarantine, Toyota Motor Philippines, together with its dealer network, gives us a first-hand look at how car dealers look like with the new health and safety procedures in place (check the list of open dealerships here).
Filed Under:
COVID-19,
Dealerships,
News,
Toyota Corporate
Hyundai is Targeting the GR Yaris with the i20 N
Hyundai is plotting to take on the Toyota GR Yaris with its upcoming i20 N. Revealed for the first time undergoing winter testing, it shows Hyundai WRC driver Thierry Neuville putting it through its paces along with the i20 WRC and the RM19.
Filed Under:
Hyundai i20,
News,
Sports Sedan
May 6, 2020
This is the World's First Look at the 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz
After confirmed that it’s headed for production, not much has been heard (or seen) about Hyundai’s upcoming pickup truck, the Santa Cruz. Until now.
Filed Under:
Hyundai Santa Cruz,
News,
Pick-Up
LTO Extends Expired Driver's License, Car Registrations By 60 Days
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has extended the validity of driver’s licenses that expired during the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) by 60 days or two (2) months which will commence upon the lifting of ECQ.
Nissan to Produce e-Power Tech in Thailand for Export
Nissan has confirmed that its e-Power Technology will now be produced in Thailand making it the first market after Japan to manufacture the technology. Plans are also underway to use Thailand as Nissan’s export base for vehicles fitted with e-Power.
Filed Under:
News,
Nissan Corporate
Rolls-Royce Restarts Production on Day of Its 116th Anniversary
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars records another chapter in its long story today. It was on May 4 in 1904 that The Hon Charles Rolls first met Henry Royce at the Midland Hotel, Manchester, an encounter after which the motor car, and the world of luxury, would never be the same again. It is with a fitting sense of historical symmetry that production resumes at the Home of Rolls-Royce on the anniversary of Rolls first declaring of Royce, “I have met the greatest engineer in the World”.
Filed Under:
COVID-19,
News,
Rolls-Royce Corporate
Geely's New Satellite Network Will Provide Centimeter-Accurate Location Data
Last March, we happen to come across news that Geely was going to launch its own satellite network in a bid to boost its capabilities in the autonomous driving game. Well, just two months later, they’ve confirmed that two will go into space by the second half of 2020.
Filed Under:
Geely Corporate,
News,
Technology
You Can Now Make Your 2020 Toyota RAV4 Look Like a Lamborghini Urus
If you find the sharp and angular 2020 Toyota RAV4 still a bit too ordinary, well, a Japan-based body kit maker will make it look a bit more exotic; by transforming it into a “budget” Lamborghini Urus.
Filed Under:
Compact SUV,
News,
Toyota RAV4
Malls, Shopping Centers to Limit Entrance, Establish Strict Protocols Against COVID-19
After issuing health and safety guidelines for workplaces, the Department of Trade and Industry has now done the same for malls and shopping centers—places which are now allowed to operate under General Community Quarantine (GCQ) protocols.
May 5, 2020
Suzuki Auto PH Allows You to Apply for an Auto Loan Online
Suzuki Philippines Inc. (SPH) brings good news to customers looking to purchase their new automobile via financing. With the new Auto Loan feature found on their official website, getting a brand-new car can just be a few clicks away.
Filed Under:
News,
Suzuki Corporate
Goodyear Autocare Outlets to Implement Zero Contact Policy
Goodyear Philippines’ retail and service center, Goodyear Autocare chain of stores is now implementing a Zero Contact Policy to ensure the safety and well-being of its associates and customers under the General Community Quarantine (GCQ).
Volkswagen PH Modifies Dealer Operations as Part of "New Normal"
As the National Capital Region (NCR) and the rest of the country come closer to the day when the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) gets lifted and replaced by the General Community Quarantine (GCQ), Volkswagen Philippines has readied policies and specific practices in its dealership network to keep customers, its employees, and business partners protected.
Filed Under:
COVID-19,
Dealerships,
News,
Volkswagen Corporate
Mazda Uses Recycled, Bio Plastics for Their Cars
As a global society, people have become more aware of their impact on the environment, and the need to create a sustainable future through developing products that contribute towards the reduction of emissions and materials that have an adverse effect on the environment. In response to this, Mazda has been at the forefront of plastic recycling for over three decades, and was the first automotive manufacturer to recycle bumpers from end-of-life cars.
Filed Under:
Environment,
Feature,
Mazda Corporate
Nissan Will Not Earn, Patent Anything from COVID-19 Efforts
Filed Under:
COVID-19,
News,
Nissan Corporate
Chery Auto PH Donates PPEs from Labor Day Virtual Ride
Filed Under:
Chery Corporate,
COVID-19,
CSR,
News
Nissan to Focus on PH as Part of Turnaround Plan
Filed Under:
News,
Nissan Corporate
Ferrari Restarts Production
The Company has spared no effort to prepare for this moment by setting up “Back on Track” program, which reflects the deep commitment to its people first and foremost.
Filed Under:
COVID-19,
Ferrari Corporate,
News
May 4, 2020
Honda Cars PH Implements Strict Health, Safety Guidelines at Dealerships
Filed Under:
COVID-19,
Dealerships,
Honda Corporate,
News
The 2020 Isuzu D-Max is One Tough MF
The all-new 2020 Isuzu D-Max is one tough pickup truck; that much has been confirmed as it scored an impeccable 5 out of 5 stars at the ASEAN New Car Assessment Program or NCAP crash safety tests.
Filed Under:
Isuzu D-Max,
NCAP,
News,
Pick-Up,
Safety
San Miguel Donates Additional 85,000 Liters of Fuel for COVID-19 Response
San Miguel Corporation (SMC) marked Labor Day with a fresh donation of 85,000 liters of free fuel for government’s Libreng Sakay programs, which provide free transportation to thousands of medical front liners and workers reporting to hospitals throughout Metro Manila.
Filed Under:
COVID-19,
CSR,
Fuel,
News,
Petron Corporate
Volvo Cars is Committing to Long-Term Plans, Cuts 1,300 Jobs to Make It Happen
Despite a recent survey detailing that consumer confidence in EVs and autonomous driving is dropping, Volvo Cars is still pushing ahead with their business transformation plans in a bid to cement their long-term growth.
Filed Under:
News,
Volvo Corporate
Disinfection Spray, Bath for Cars May Become Part of "New Normal"
The Department of Trade and Industry and Department of Labor and Employment issued new health and safety guidelines in what could be the “new normal” for areas under the General Community Quarantine.
Kill Car Interior Germs With This Easy-to-Use Spray from Sonax
With much less driving done during this period of community quarantine, enhanced or otherwise, it’s become an important practice for you to warm up your car not just to keep the battery charged, but also to keep vital fluids such as the coolant and engine oil from becoming stale.
Filed Under:
News,
Sonax Corporate
Now Open: Your List of Operational Auto Dealers in GCQ Areas
Automotive dealerships and service centers have begun to open in areas covered by the General Community Quarantine (GCQ).
Filed Under:
COVID-19,
Dealerships,
News,
PHL Auto Industry
May 3, 2020
Surprisingly, EVs are Easy to Care For Even During Long-Term Storage
Proper car care during this quarantine period for both traditional and hybrid electric vehicles is well-documented given that they’ve been around for quite some time. But what about battery electric vehicles? The imposed quarantine measures seen around the world due to COVID-19 will be the first test of how battery-powered vehicles will cope with long periods of non-use.
Filed Under:
Electric Vehicles (EV),
Feature,
Ford Corporate,
News
Toyota Making Corolla-based SUV to Battle Honda HR-V, Subaru XV, Mazda CX-30
It looks like Toyota is shifting its crossover ambitions to high gear as yet another SUV is expected to battle the likes of the Honda HR-V, Subaru XV, and Mazda CX-30. Best news? It’s been spotted testing in Southeast Asia, increasing the chances of it actually reaching the Philippines.
Filed Under:
Compact Crossover,
News,
Rumors,
Toyota Corolla Cross
May 2, 2020
UPDATED: Kia PH to Open 6 Dealerships Starting Monday
UPDATE: The count is up to 7 open dealers (05/04).
Kia Philippines is preparing to re-open dealer operations once the government lifts the quarantine this May. The Ayala-owned Korean carmaker’s Philippine subsidiary is also putting in place measures that will ensure the health and safety of its employees, business partners, customers, and the general public.
Filed Under:
COVID-19,
Dealerships,
Kia Corporate,
News
Toyota Motor PH Lets You Book Your Next Service Online
Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) is launching MyToyota PH this Monday, May 4, 2020. It is a digital tool that makes owning and maintaining a Toyota easier and more convenient for all customers.
Filed Under:
News,
Service,
Toyota Corporate
Order These Easy-to-Clean Floor Mats from the Comfort of Your Own Home
Looking for great, easy-to-clean all-weather floor mats on your car? Well, now you can order them in the comfort of your own home. WeatherTech Philippines is offering free shipping of their products within Metro Manila during the period of the Enhanced Community Quarantine.
Lamborghini to Re-Start Production on May 4, Launch New Car on May 7
After weeks of establishing safety protocols, Automobili Lamborghini is set to resume producing super sports cars and SUVs at its Sant’Agata Bolognese, Italy factory on May 4. Immediately following the restart is an online introduction of a new model.
Filed Under:
COVID-19,
Lamborghini Corporate,
News
Ford Family Joins Tesla-Rival Rivian's Board
Ford is cementing its relationship with EV startup Rivian with the announcement that Alexandra Ford English will join the latter’s board of directors effective immediately.
Filed Under:
Electric Vehicles (EV),
Ford Corporate,
News
May 1, 2020
Porsche to Re-Start Production
Porsche will phase in production at its main factories in Zuffenhausen and Leipzig, Germany, starting on May 4, with operations at both sites set to ramp up incrementally in the following weeks.
Filed Under:
News,
Porsche Corporate
Honda PH Salutes Service Heroes
With the entire country on quarantine because of the COVID-19 pandemic, mobility in the country is practically at a standstill. Lockdowns and quarantines have reduced mobility by up to 88 percent as people were mandated to stay at home.
Filed Under:
Honda Corporate,
Motorcycle,
News
From "Great Little Car" to World Car Design of the Year
Launched in January 1977, the original Mazda 323 was Mazda’s first modern hatchback and the car that started a model lineage that stretches all the way to today’s Mazda3. A rear-wheel drive compact family car, the smartly styled first-generation 323 was a global success for Mazda. Sales continued until 1980 when it was replaced by the second-generation 323, which was Mazda’s first front-wheel drive, front-engine compact hatchback.
Yes, You Drive Safer with Doggos on Board
Travelling with a pet dog in the car helps motorists to drive more cautiously and reduces stress behind the wheel, that’s according to a research done by Spanish carmaker, SEAT.
The Toyota Hiace Can Now Transport Seriously Ill COVID-19 Patients in Japan
After converting several of its JPN Taxi to serve mildly ill COVID-19 patients in Japan, Toyota is now at the deep end with specially converted Hiace units that can transport seriously ill patients.
Filed Under:
COVID-19,
CSR,
Entry-Level MPV,
News,
Toyota Hiace
You Can Now Buy Fresh Produce and Meats at Selected Petron Stations
San Miguel Corporation (SMC) is leveraging the extensive service station network of its fuels subsidiary, Petron Corporation, to further boost food accessibility throughout the country.
Filed Under:
COVID-19,
Fuel,
News,
Petron Corporate
Department of Transport Issues Guidelines for Public, Private Vehicles Under GCQ
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has now released the full guidelines concerning both public and private transportation in areas where the General Community Quarantine (GCQ) is in place. Here’s what you can expect:
Maxus PH Details Health, Safety Guidelines at Dealerships During GCQ
With plans in place in enact a General Community Quarantine (GCQ), Maxus Philippines will soon be ready to reopen its dealerships and welcome customers, albeit under the guidelines of modified business operations in order to safeguard the health, security, and well-being of staff and customers.
Filed Under:
Dealerships,
Maxus Corporate,
News
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