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June 23, 2020

Your Eyes Aren't Deceiving You, This is the Refreshed 2021 Honda CR-V for Asia


Honda’s taking a different approach in refreshing the CR-V for its home market of Japan. While its U.S. counterpart features a more angular bumper and dark tinted taillights, the Japanese market CR-V is decidedly more subdued.

June 22, 2020

Ford Postpones Bronco Reveal as Previous Date Fell on O.J. Simpson's Birthday


How’s this for one big boo-boo. Ford says they’re postponing the reveal of its Jeep Wrangler-fighting Bronco SUV by four days because its previous date coincided with the birthday of O.J. Simpson.

You'll See These Toyota Vios Servicing Public Hospitals Real Soon


Toyota Motor Philippines Corporation (TMP) signed a Memorandum of Agreement with the Department of Health (DOH) in support of the Philippine government’s efforts to address the mobility needs of healthcare workers at this time of the COVID-19 pandemic.  TMP announced that it is donating a total of thirty (30) Vios units to various public hospitals in Metro Manila and Laguna.

This Turbocharged SUV Can Be Yours For Just P 1M


From now until the end of June 2020, Chery Auto Philippines is offering its turbocharged Tiggo 7 with a substantial discount. How substantial you ask? Well, how does P 195,000 off the sticker price sound?

You Can Now Get a Used Car with Zero Downpayment


If buying a brand-new car still isn’t within reach, don’t worry. You can now get a pre-owned car with zero downpayment.

Review: 2020 Suzuki S-Presso GL


Half a million pesos won’t get you much car these days. What was once the price range for mid or even high-grade compacts will now net you a no-frills micro car. This is as basic as motoring gets, a slight upgrade from having to settle for a second-hand jalopy or even taking public transportation. That said, Suzuki’s come up with a favorable reputation in the segment, a streak it continues with the 2020 S-Presso.

June 21, 2020

Kia Says Its All-New 2021 Carnival is So Good, They Won't Call it an MPV


Update: Here are the first official photos (6/24).

Kia’s new product onslaught continues. After showing off the refreshed Picanto, Rio, and Sorento in just the span of a couple of months, the Korean automaker is now offering a glimpse of the fourth-generation Carnival MPV.

Help Jeep Design Their Newest "Easter Egg"


From hidden Jeep grilles to the three digits “419,” or a 1941 Jeep Willys driving up a mountain, Jeep owners, fans and followers around the world are discovering the “Easter eggs” hidden on their vehicles, then posting their finds on social media. Now, the Jeep brand is giving its community the opportunity to invent what the next “Easter egg” should be for a chance to have it hidden on a future Jeep model.

Mercedes-Benz PH Just Made the E-Class More Affordable


Mercedes-Benz Philippines is making the E 200 AMG more accessible this time—now priced at P 4,890-million, and even more attainable thanks to a zero percent financing. Account for as much as P 250,000 in savings, this can be used as a cash discount, downpayment deduction, or payment holiday.

Because It's Maxus PH's First Birthday, They're Letting You Save


To celebrate its first year this June, Maxus Philippines recently expanded its reach to more customers by offering its roster of quality light commercial vehicles (LCVs) online at LazMall in Lazada Philippines, the country’s first and leading eCommerce platform. Maxus Philippines, however, isn’t done yet celebrating. As its way of helping customers and would-be buyers acquire their own Maxus LCVs to adapt to the new normal lifestyle, big discounts and special financing schemes are now offered on Maxus vehicles.

The MG 5 Now Comes with a P 110k Discount


Now’s your chance to score a great deal on the subcompact MG 5 sedan. MG Philippines’ latest promo offering, which runs until September 30, 2020, makes securing your very own MG 5 easier.

You Can Now Make the Ford Ranger Look Like an F-150 Raptor


If any Civic could be transformed into a Type R with some body kit and badging and the RAV4 can be made to look like a Lamborghini Urus, why can’t you transform a Ford Ranger into its badass big brother, the F-150 Raptor? For those wanting this sort of conversion to happen, well, your prayers have been answered.

June 20, 2020

For P 2.990M, the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe Blends Coupe Sportiness with Sedan Practicality (w/ Specs)


SMC Asia Car Distributors Corp., the official importer and distributor of BMW in the Philippines announces the arrival of the first-ever 2 Series Gran Coupe. Available in one variant—the 218i Gran Coupe Sport, this new addition to the BMW family fuels enthusiasm for the discerning local market, particularly those who seek a sporty, yet practical sedan body.

June 18, 2020

BMW Gives the 600-horsepower M5 a Larger Grille and a Track Mode for 2021


With BMW giving its 5 Series a midcycle refresh, it was only a matter of time when the top-dog M5 would get the same treatment. Well, that time is now. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the 2021 BMW M5.

Nissan PH Offers Discounts Up to P 210k Until End of June


As the country transitions into the new normal, Nissan Philippines is helping customers avail their dream Nissan vehicle with the Nissan Latest Deals promotion until June 30, 2020.

MINI Philippines Launches Online Showroom


Mini Philippines today launched its first virtual showroom that allows customers to find out about the Mini models they love the most, from the comfort and safety of their homes. Even through digital interactions, customers can experience the same excitement and vibrancy they have come to expect from the brand.

BMW PH Outlines New Health Protocols and Operating Schedules


SMC Asia Car Distributors Corp. (SMAC), the official importer and distributor of BMW in the Philippines, is announcing the re-opening of its dealership network in the country. With the National Government announcing new work guidelines and a reclassification of community quarantines in several regions, BMW dealerships have adapted modified working hours and adjusted personnel in order to offer the best customer brand experience.

Ford is Canceling the Next-Generation Edge SUV


Despite Ford’s move to pull out of the passenger car market and concentrate on SUVs and crossovers, things still aren’t so rosy. An industry forecast coming out of the U.S. say the carmaker is canceling the next-generation Edge.

Pedestrians are More Likely to be Killed by SUVs, Crossovers Than Cars


SUVs, including crossovers are more likely to kill pedestrians than cars. This is according to a preliminary study conducted by the U.S.-based Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

Land Rover PH to Launch 2 Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles in July


It looks like Jaguar Land Rover is taking electrification seriously here in the Philippines. Aside from the Jaguar I-Pace, distributor Coventry Motors is adding two electrified vehicles, and these come in the form of Land Rovers.