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June 10, 2020

Subaru PH Offering Up to 30 Percent Discount on Parts


Aside from sales promotions, Motor Image Pilipinas is welcoming back owners with aftersales promos. As the country embarks on a “new normal,” Subaru is offering several service packages to make sure Subarus are maintained in tip-top shape.

June 9, 2020

The Refreshed 2021 Subaru XV Gets an Extra Dose of Power


Subaru has just released the refreshed-for-2021 XV compact crossover for the U.S. market. Aside from packing standard all-wheel drive and active torque vectoring control, the Subaru XV will now be made available with a more powerful, yet surprisingly economical engine.

Ford PH is Cutting the Price of the Transit Van by P 301K this Month


Ford Philippines is making vehicle ownership easier and more affordable this June with special deals and promotions for its pick-ups, SUVs, and the Ford Transit van.

Subaru PH Offering XV, Forester with Deferred Payment or Zero Interest Ownership Options


Motor Image Pilipinas, the exclusive distributor of Subaru vehicles in the Philippines is now offering many ways to own a Subaru this June.

Honda Hit by Possible Cyberattack


Honda can’t seem to catch a break. The Japanese automaker reports that a possible cyberattack is affecting its global computer network.

Another Chinese Brand is Set to Enter the Philippines


Just when you think you’ve memorized all the Chinese brands in the country, get ready for a new one: Changan.

Isuzu PH to Digitally Launch 2020 D-Max Boondock 4x4 on June 17


For Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC), the nearly three months that Filipino motorists and families spent with each other in the relative safety of their homes during the various stages of the community quarantines have imparted valuable life lessons and inspiration to live a life unlike they had before.

Toyota Motor PH Extends "Better Days Ahead" Program, Now Covers GR Supra As Well


Toyota Motor Philippines is extending its Better Days Ahead program, offering Filipino buyers deals, flexible financing schemes, and rebates until the end of June.

Chevrolet PH Now Offering Low All-In Downpayment and Free 2 Year PMS


Not to be confused with Toyota Motor Philippines’s “Better Days Ahead” promo, Chevrolet has its own promo, “Better Roads Ahead”which throws in free two-year preventive maintenance service (PMS) along with an all-in low downpayment on its Trailblazer, Colorado, Trax, Spark, Sail, and Malibu.

Are Fords Suffering from "Swollen" Lug Nuts?


A reader sent in an anonymous tip saying that Ford vehicles may be suffering from swelling lug nuts. The issue, the reader says, can potentially make replacing a spare tire impossible, and that it could also pose a safety issue. What’s happening here?

June 8, 2020

You Can Now Buy This Overlanding Kit for Your Subaru XV


Read up, Subaru XV owners. If you’re looking for an aftermarket inspiration for your new compact crossover, why don’t you consider building one to this: the Subaru XV Overland.

SLEX Alabang SB Entry Now Open


Less than two weeks after it was closed last May 28, San Miguel Corporation’s SLEX Alabang Southbound Entry reopened on June 7—eight days ahead of schedule.

Honda Cars PH Website Connects Buyers with Auto Loan Partners


Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) is launching a new feature on its website: an Auto Loan Link page.

Review: 2020 Geely Azkarra Luxury 4WD


Listen, this isn’t a history lesson of how Chinese manufacturers have leveled up over the recent years. This isn’t also about how this particular one, Geely now happens to own brands like Volvo and Lotus. Instead, it’s best to discuss the matter at hand: the Azkarra. See, Geely’s made inroads in the Philippines thanks to its mix of high specs and low prices. It’s a great way to draw the curious to, at the very least, check out their cars. But does all that new-fangled really translate to a world-class drive?

PH Auto Sales Now Expected to Shrink 37 Percent in 2020


Last April, just a month into the implementation of the community quarantine in Luzon, Fitch Solutions published an analysis projecting that Philippine auto sales will remain flat (grow 0.4 percent) this year. This raised some eyebrows given the auto industry is now recognized as one of the worst hit by the crisis.

More "Kadiwa" Stores Open at Petron Stations


San Miguel Corporation (SMC) and the Department of Agriculture (DA) have expanded the network of “Kadiwa ni Ani at Kita” rolling farmers’ stores at Petron gas stations in Metro Manila.

June 7, 2020

Here's the 2020 Toyota Wigo Before You're Supposed to See It


Toyota Motor Philippines will be having its first digital launch on June 15, but that didn’t stop one overeager sales agent from spilling the beans a week too soon. Lo and behold: this is the 2020 Toyota Wigo.

June 6, 2020

Toyota Motor PH Launches Virtual Showroom


Toyota customers can now enjoy a new kind of car buying experience with the launch of the Toyota Virtual Showroom.

Is This Toyota C-HR the Epitome to Parisian Rock Chic?


What makes a special edition, special? A unique color scheme, or maybe some additional trims? What about a collaboration? Well, for Toyota it seems slapping a two-tone color scheme on their C-HR crossover is enough to dub it the “Karl Lagerfeld Edition.” Yes, that actually happened.

Hino PH Re-opens All Dealerships Nationwide


Hino Motors Philippines reopened its doors to Filipinos as the national quarantine guidelines eased up. All of Hino’s 21 dealerships nationwide are back in operations.

Reserving a Maxus Vehicle on Lazada is Car Shopping in the New Normal


Maxus Philippines is celebrating its first year in the Philippines by joining the country’s first and leading e-commerce platform, Lazada. Starting today, their entire roster of light commercial vehicles (LCV) can now be reserved through Maxus Philippines’ very own LazMall store. How’s that for car shopping in the new normal?

Someone Bought a 20-Year Old Civic for P 2.49M


It’s finally happened. After seeing the prices of Integra Type Rs, NSXs, and Supras go up in the past few years, the humble Honda Civic is now the latest car to get swept up in a car collector’s craze.

Toyota Motor PH Will Let You Race the GR Supra (Virtually)


Toyota Motor Philippines announces a new racing series to replace the Vios Racing Festival, at least for this year: the GR Supra GT Cup Asia – Philippines. Oh, and it will be held virtually as part of their new e-sports program.

Jaguar Land Rover Raises Money from Chinese Lenders


With parent company Tata Motors in dire straits, Jaguar Land Rover had to look elsewhere to secure funding to ride out the ongoing global auto slump. In the end, they were able to secure a loan of around USD 704.5 million from Chinese lenders.

June 5, 2020

AC Motors Expresses Full Support to Honda Cars in the Philippines


After the announcement that the House of Investment (HI) is closing four of its Honda Cars dealership, Honda Cars Makati, Inc. (HCMI), the Honda Cars dealer group of AC Motors, an Ayala company issued the following statement:

Suzuki Auto PH Showers Front Liners with Additional Discounts


Suzuki Philippines (SPH) is saluting front liners across various industries who have continued their dedicated work and responsibilities amid the lockdowns and quarantines.

Bentley Just Produced the 20,000th Bentayga Luxury SUV


Bentley has built the 20,000th Bentayga since the start of production and customers deliveries in 2016. It remains the fastest and, according to the carmaker, the most luxurious SUV in the world.

San Miguel Extends Free Fuel Support to Government's Libreng Sakay Program


San Miguel Corporation has extended its free fuel support to the government’s “Libreng Sakay” program past the Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine (MECQ) period, or up to June 15, bringing its total fuel donation for the benefit of medical front liners to P 6.2 million.

This Cocktail Lets You Celebrate One of the Most Famous Turns in Motorsports


With the pandemic pausing most, if not all motorsports, the WeatherTech Laguna Seca raceway is coming up with a rather unique way to make you celebrate one of the most famous turns in motorsports: a signature cocktail.

Mazda Extends Its Human-Centric Design Even to Its COVID-19 Transport Vehicles


Following the lead of fellow Japanese carmakers Toyota and Honda, Mazda is now offering their own COVID-19 transport as part of their support activities to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.

From Space-Efficient Coupes to Luxury SUVs: How Mazda Evolved the Family Car


The family car: while it has to be good at practical things like seating capacity and cargo space, style and performance too often end up taking a back seat. For Mazda, such compromises were never an option. From the beginning, Mazda has strived to set itself apart by building a tradition of family cars with unconventional designs and innovative engineering.

Motul PH Cuts Prices of Engine Oils


Motul Philippines is slashing the price off selected lines of its engine oil as a way of easing the burden of maintenance to car owners during the COVID-19 pandemic.