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May 25, 2020

Honda Cars PH Offers Low Cash Out, Low Monthly Payment Deals on Most of Their Line-Up

Honda Cars Philippines is gearing up for the re-start of its dealership operations nationwide with their “One With You On This Journey” promo. Running from today until June 30, 2020, get Honda Cars’s line-up with special low cash-out, low monthly payments, and even free one-month amortization. Some highlights include:

Who would have thought that a motorsports professional would resort to cheating in a virtual race that had no bearing to its real-world counterpart?

The virtual launch of the 2020 Everest Sport gave Ford Philippines the chance to upgrade the top variant Everest Titanium models as well. Adding more tech features, these additions don’t come with any price increase.

Stranded by the Community Quarantine? Here's How You Can Go Home

During the entire ECQ, MECQ, GCQ episode, the most repeatedly asked question we got was: can I pickup a stranded family member from X to Y? Can I go from X to Y because I am currently stranded? Well, apparently, the answer is yes, but only if you fulfill some documentary requirements.

You Can Now Get a 5-Year, 140,000-km Warranty on Your Subaru

Motor Image Pilipinas, the exclusive distributor of Subaru vehicles in the country is now offering an extended warranty program called Subaru Vehicle Protect.

Auto Nation Group, the exclusive distributor of Jeep in the Philippines has launched the 2020 Jeep Compass and Renegade sourced from FCA’s joint-venture plant in China with GAC. These two SUVs take advantage of the ASEAN-China Free Trade Agreement and is reflected in their more affordable SRPs.

With Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) looking to globalize its Jeep brand, they’ve begun to move the production hub for the Philippine market to its two plants in China. With that, Auto Nation Group, the exclusive distributor of Jeep in the country takes advantage of the ASEAN-China Free Trade Agreement and brings down the price of the Jeep Compass and Renegade for 2020.

After temporarily halting production to comply with the quarantine guidelines set by the government, Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) has resumed operations in its Santa Rosa, Laguna plant beginning last Monday, May 18. TMP understands that restarting business as soon as possible would stimulate economic activities in the country.

Good News: You Can Order an EasyTrip RFID on Shopee or Lazada

With contactless payment options fast becoming the preferred way to pay in the “new normal,” there’s some good news for those thinking of getting an EasyTrip RFID: you can order one right in the comfort of your home.

Toyota Gazoo Racing (TGR) has announced that they are not participating in the 48th edition of the 24 Hours of Nürburgring Endurance Race (“24 Hours of Nürburgring”), which is scheduled to take place September 24 to 27, 2020. Originally set to be held in May, the race was moved to September as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) continues its commitment to work side by side with the local government of Santa Rosa City in the fight against the spread of COVID 19 by providing various needs to its front liners and other essential personnel.

Sir Henry Royce once said, “Small things make perfection, but perfection is no small thing.” It is in this vein that Rolls-Royce Motor Cars presents to its clients, perfect scale models of the Cullinan, the marque’s stellar SUV.

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Land Transportation Office (LTO) just issued the outline of corresponding penalties for those who fail to observe proper health and safety guidelines during the community quarantine (ECQ or otherwise).

Helping the Philippines fight and respond to the coronavirus pandemic, Foton Philippines has turned over 6 units of Toano ambulances to the Philippine Red Cross. Unlike typical ambulances, these Foton units are specially equipped to battle contagious diseases such as COVID-19 by being negatively pressured.

Volvo Philippines continues to strengthen its commitment to its valued clients through the Volvo Concierge service. Launched in March, right after the declaration of the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ), Volvo Concierge is a client-focused service platform launched in the country to respond to the car care needs of local Volvo car owners.

Attention: Gran Turismo Sport players, you can now be one of the first to (virtually) drive and race Mazda’s newest rotary sportscar, the RX-Vision GT3 Concept.

Land Rover Completes First Range Rover Made Under Social Distancing Measures

The first Range Rover made under new social distancing measures drove off the production line at Jaguar Land Rover’s manufacturing plant in Solihull, following the recent temporary pause in production due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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 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 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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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 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 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.

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 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.

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’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 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.

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.

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.

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 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.

The Covenant Car Company, Inc. (TCCCI), the exclusive importer and distributor of Chevrolet automobiles and parts in the Philippines, has announced the resumption of business operations of Chevrolet dealerships in various regions, as select areas transition to the government-mandated Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine (MECQ) or General Community Quarantine (GCQ), while some cautiously implement a more localized quarantine.

Mercedes-Benz Philippines is now making available the flagship three-row GLS luxury SUV with a suggested retail price of 8.990 million. Exuding presence and power, the German automaker calls it, “the S-Class of SUVs.”

Hard hit by production stoppages and weakening sales, some carmakers have turned to conserving cash as means to ride out the coronavirus pandemic; but not for Mazda, as well as Toyota and Honda. These automakers intend to continue spending and developing next-generation technologies.

Despite Coronavirus, Geely PH is Confident of Achieving 2020 Targets

Despite the challenges of doing business in the “new normal,” SGAP remains confident that they will be able to achieve their 2020 targets.

Sojitz G Auto Philippines (SGAP), the exclusive distributor of Geely vehicles in the Philippines is re-opening its sole showroom for both sales and service starting on Monday, May 18.

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