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May 21, 2020

These Honda Motorcycles Will Help Save Lives


Honda donated a total of 104 motorcycles to the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) to provide the agency with a fast and reliable mode of transport. This allows them to quickly deliver humanitarian and life-saving services to communities in times of calamities, including the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ford PH Launches 2020 Everest Sport at P 1.868M (w/ Specs, 15 Photos)


After an almost 60-day delay brought about by various COVID-19 related quarantine measures, Ford Philippines has finally taken the wraps off the 2020 Everest Sport. Marking the country’s first-ever virtual car launch, the Everest Sport joins current Everest line-up in the Philippines.

Nissan and Italdesign Starts to Produce the P 54.98-Million GT-R 50


After showing it on multiple occasions as a prototype model, Nissan has finally shown the production version of the P 56.98-million GT-R 50 by Italdesign.

Maxus PH Resumes Dealer Operations, Extends Offer on T60 Pickup Truck


After over two months of halting operations to comply with the government’s guidelines to prevent the spread of COVID-19, Maxus Philippines has announced that selected dealerships have resumed operations, and with that, is offering deals on its recently launched T60 pickup truck.

Score a Hyundai HOMERUN When You Get the Hyundai Santa Fe at Zero Percent Interest for 5 Years


Hyundai Philippines’s love for acronyms continue with the H.O.M.E.R.U.N. (Hyundai Owning Made Easy, Ready to Unlock Next Normal) sales promo. Aimed at those wanting a more convenient, flexible, and affordable way to own a brand-new vehicle, these deals run until the end of June.

Mazda Resumes Production, Vehicle Deliveries


With restrictions starting to be relaxed, Mazda has seen its dealers gradually restart their operations. As a response, the automaker has announced the resumption of vehicle delivery from their manufacturing plants from both Japan and Thailand. In addition, all their factories report increasing production numbers.

May 20, 2020

Mazda Gives the CX-3 A New Engine and Polymetal Gray Color for 2021


UPDATE: See Mazda Philippines response below (05/21).

The introduction of the CX-30 crossover has somewhat muddled the positioning of the smaller (and much older) CX-3, especially since the gap in pricing doesn’t really amount to much. Well, Mazda seems to have understood the problem and will start to offer the CX-3 with a brand-new engine for 2021 helping it confidently slot below the CX-30 in both price and positioning.

San Miguel Corporation Moves to Test All Its Employees


San Miguel Corporation has begun testing its employees for COVID-19 as part of an extensive plan to reopen its workplaces safely and continue providing essential services to the public.

The 2021 Toyota Highlander is Now a Global Model


After the resurrection of the Venza, the SUVfication of Toyota continues with the 7-seater Highlander mid-sized SUV. While the Highlander itself is not new—the nameplate has been around since 2000, the fourth-generation model marks the first time it’ll be made available globally.

Spec Your Mercedes-Benz to Look After Your Health


Mercedes-Benz Philippines is now offering the Air-Balance package to promote the health and well-being of its customers. Standard on higher trim models such as the S-Class and CLS-Class, it can now be retrofitted on selected Mercedes-Benz passenger vehicles as well.

Chery Auto Named to AI Innovator's List


Chery was recently named as part of China’s General Office of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology’s (MIIT) “New-generation AI Innovation Key Task Undertaker List.” The state-owned carmaker was cited particularly for its “Communication System Applied in Aided Driving or Autonomous Driving Vehicles.”

Dyson Shows Off Canceled Electric Car


Dyson made waves when they unveiled plans to get into the electric car business in 2017, going against the likes of Tesla. Things though didn’t pan out well for British inventor and entrepreneur James Dyson who had to pull the plug on the project last year.

Get a Free Blaupunkt Tire Inflator and Dash Cam on All Kia Models Until May 30


Kia Philippines announces the resumption of sales and aftersales service operations of its 27 dealerships in the country beginning on May 18, 2020.

You Can Now Visit the Honda Collection Hall Virtually


Honda fans, you can now visit the Honda Collection Hall from the comfort of your home. The Honda Collection Hall (HCH), located at the Twin Ring Motegi circuit in Japan (read our first-hand account here), hosts the largest collection of products developed by the company, with over 300 models on show.

Get the Toyota Vios with a P125K Discount, 5-Year Warranty, and Free PMS


As the country moves forward and makes its way to recovery from the global pandemic, Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) acknowledges the challenges it will face once the world transitions to the new normal.

May 19, 2020

Look at the Shinkansen-Inspired 2021 Toyota Sienna MPV


MPVs may be falling out of favor for some buyers, but Toyota is keen to continue in the segment with the all-new, fourth-generation Sienna. Designed, engineered, and built for the US market, the 2021 Sienna comes with a standard gasoline-electric hybrid powertrain.

The 2020 Honda Jazz Helps Maintain Social Distancing Even During a Crash


Honda’s all-new 2020 Jazz will help its occupants maintain proper social distancing even in an event of a crash. This comes as the carmaker introduces a new front-center airbag making it one of the first of the brand’s models, and the first in its class to come up with this new passive safety feature.

Nissan Has Made Japan's First Zero Emissions Ambulance


Nissan has just marked a milestone by being Japan’s first-ever zero emissions ambulance. The specially-converted NV400 will serve as an addition to the Tokyo Fire Department’s Ikebukuro branch.

McLaren to Delay New Car Roll Out Due to Pandemic


McLaren Automotive may be putting the brakes on their new product plans for 2021 and beyond as the carmaker braces from the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. This was revealed by CEO Mike Flewitt.

More Volkswagen PH Dealerships Resume Sales, Service Operations


Seven Volkswagen dealerships have resumed operations and re-opened their doors to customers, albeit following the “new normal” business operating protocols as recommended by the government’s Inter-Agency Task Force on the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) under the guidelines of modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) and general community quarantine (GCQ).

As China Eases COVID-19 Restrictions, This Offers Us a Glimpse of What Motor Shows Will Be Like


As parts of China, the first country hit by the coronavirus, starts adjusting to life in the new normal, it also offers everyone a glimpse of what to expect, especially when it comes to auto shows. And if it’s a formula that’ll be seen elsewhere, it’s going to be interesting to say the least.

You Can Now Buy a Brand-New Lexus Without Having to Step Foot In Their Dealership


Lexus Philippines is now offering an innovative concept that enables customers to purchase a brand-new Lexus without having to step foot into its dealership.

Subaru Execs Return Salaries, But Sees No Delay in Upcoming Models Due to Pandemic


Subaru’s top Japanese executives are returning portions of their salary, and up to 30 percent of their performance-linked compensation for the 2019-2020 Fiscal Year as the Japanese carmaker braces for the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic.

Toyota Revives Venza Nameplate as Hybrid-Only SUV for 2021


Toyota is filling up every available niche in their SUV line-up with the revival of the Venza nameplate for 2021. Designed to slot between the RAV4 and the Highlander, the Venza is a mid-sized two-row SUV built to go against the Hyundai Santa Fe, Nissan Murano, Ford Edge, and Honda Passport. Coming standard with a gasoline-electric hybrid engine, it’s the seventh SUV for Toyota in the U.S.

May 18, 2020

Mitsubishi PH Outlines Dealer Re-Opening Schedule


Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) re-opens its selected dealerships and service centers after several areas were placed under the modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) and general community quarantine (GCQ) status.

Hyundai PH Loves Their Acronyms So Here are Two More to Remember


It seems working from home has spurred the love for acronyms over at Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc., the exclusive distributor of Hyundai passenger cars and commercial vehicles in the country has already come up with ARMOR, and how they’ve thrown in BOSS and HOME as well.

The Following Nissan Dealers are Open to Serve You


Following guidelines set by the Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine (MECQ) and General Community Quarantine (GCQ), Nissan dealers across the Philippines have resumed sales and service operations.

The Maxus V80 Answers the "New Normal" Logistics Needs


The past two months, wherein the entire Luzon mainland and many parts of Visayas and Mindanao were placed under various levels of government-enforced community quarantine, have been eye-openers not just for families, but for many small and medium enterprise (SME) owners. Many have had to re-think key aspects of their operations in order to adapt to new health and safety requirements.