Despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, there’s at least one major car show that’s still pushing through in Manila this year: the 2020 TransSport Show.

As car manufacturers build just a few base engines and differentiate the power output via the electronic control unit (ECU), unlocking more horsepower now becomes just a matter of a software upgrade. This is where RaceChip comes in.

The Koreans stand atop their U.S., Japanese, and European counterparts after scoring the highest in the J.D. Power 2020 Initial Quality Study or IQS. Kia and Hyundai’s luxury brand, Genesis are the top ranked mainstream and premium segment brands in the study this year.

The China Automotive Technology and Research Center Co., Ltd. (CATARC) recently released the results of its survey on customer satisfaction in China’s automobile industry from 2019 to 2020, and the 7-seater Chery Tiggo 8 was selected as the “Best Entry-Level Medium and Large SUV.”

Hino Motors Philippines (HMP), introduces the newest addition to its 500 series of medium-duty trucks: the all-new Hino FL 10-wheeler.

The pandemic and various community quarantines has led to a depressed auto industry, with analysts saying overall vehicle sales in the Philippines could drop by as much as 40 percent this year. This, however, isn’t bothering Ford and their newly launched F-150 (read the full launch story) at all.

The Philippine launch of the 2020 Ford F-150 (read the launch story) a day before the global reveal of the all-new one certainly raised some eyebrows (ours included). But instead of launching into an online tirade, we simply asked Ford Philippines Managing Director PK Umashankar for his side of the story.

Coming from the success of the Ranger Raptor, Ford officially marks the return of the F-150 back to the Philippines. As part of the brand’s F-Series, the F-150 holds the position as America’s bestselling truck for 43 straight years, as well as the overall bestselling vehicle for 38 years. Among its product range, the F-150 sets the global standard in trucks, harnessing the “Build Ford Tough” design with advanced technologies to cater to comfort and safety and powerful performance, in and out of the city.

Good news to all Mazda owners. Mazda Philippines is now offering an extended warranty on replacement batteries sold through their dealer network.

South Korean SUV specialist is for sale. This news comes after India’s Mahindra and Mahindra said it could give up its majority stake in the struggling company. SsangYong has picked an advisor to tap markets for a new investor, a spokesman for the South Korean company said.

Horsepower. It’s something we commonly associate with sporty or performance cars. Yet, we forget that this unit of measure is also very applicable to something even more modest—like the 7-seater Honda BR-V.

Kia has revealed first images of the new, fourth generation Carnival. The brand’s flagship MPV, the 2021 Carnival is designed to appeal to young families thanks to its combination of innovation, flexibility, and style.

For Honda Philippines, Inc., the No. 1 Motorcycle Manufacturer in the country, the community quarantine reinforces the need for motorcycles as a convenient and safe mode of solo transportation, helping riders get to their destinations faster and safer.

Pilipinas Autogroup, Inc., the official distributor of Tata Motors in the Philippines recently updated its pricing for the Tata Super Ace Mint.

Toyota Motor Philippines wants to continuously give support to our partner-Grab drivers who use the ever-reliable Toyota to serve the public and earn a living for their families.

With Ford Philippines launching the F-150 real soon, Auto Nation Group wants to remind you that they’re also offering a full-sized American pickup truck in the country. The official distributor of Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, and Ram (stylized as RAM) is actually offering two variants of its 1500 pickup truck.

As the community quarantine eases up in Metro Manila and beyond, Waze is working closely with its Crisis Response team and its volunteer Map Editors to keep drivers safe in the wake of the pandemic. If you haven’t noticed, Waze comes with these new in-app features:

Due to COVID-19 guidelines more people are cleaning their hands with sanitizer when they get back in vehicles after essential journeys. This is good for the owner’s health, but it could be bad for the interior. Chemicals like ethanol in hand sanitizers can react with surfaces, causing them to wear prematurely unless they are protected by special finishes.

Mitsubishi Motors Philippines is offering the Mirage, Xpander, Strada, Montero Sport, and L300 with low all-in downpayment until the end of June.

The new 2020 Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI MHEV, equipped with predictive active suspension is just one of the models included in the Audi Factory Warehouse Sale 2.0.