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August 12, 2020

Kia Reveals the Refreshed 2021 Stinger

The death of the high-performance Stinger fastback sedan has been greatly exaggerated as the Korean automaker unveiled a refreshed version for 2021. Aesthetic changes have been made outside, while inside, Kia has finally addressed the issue of cabin materials.

Update: EasyTrip finally took action and the problems surrounding my balance transfer has been fixed (8/12).

Take my advice: make the switch to the EasyTrip RFID as soon as you can. With the prior announcement that its battery-powered EasyTrip transponder tags will be phased out by September 30, 2020 (not November 1), NLEX wants everyone to transition to a single form of cashless payment system using its RFID system.

This is How Much a Shelby Transformation Will Cost You in the Philippines

With the Autohub Group appointed as the exclusive distributor of Shelby in the Philippines this year, we now know much you’ll need to pay to get additional “gainz” for the Ford Mustang. And as expected, it won’t be cheap.

For those eagerly waiting for the arrival of the all-new seventh-generation Subaru Outback, well, your wait just got a bit longer. Though the U.S. market has had the OG crossover for quite a while now (earning some awards in the process), Japan and by extension, the Philippines’s source is still making do with the current sixth-generation model.

With its evocative design and “right-sized” form, the Mazda CX-30 doesn’t strike the same chord as other compact crossovers. Others went for function over form—touting things like ruggedness or at the very least, rugged styling cues. On the other hand, the CX-30 has gone the other way, coming across as a crossover that values form as much as function.

San Miguel Corporation’s (SMC) has extended its free toll privilege and fuel subsidy for medical front liners facing an uphill battle against COVID-19 that continues to surge across the country.

Maserati completes its high-performance collection with the arrival of the Trofeo versions of the Ghibli and Quattroporte. Joining the Levante Trofeo, they become the pinnacle when it comes to luxury and performance for Trident brand.

Mitsubishi Motor Philippines’s top-tier Montero Sport variant has become a lot more affordable this August.

Mercedes-Benz welcomes the second half of the year with attractive offers on most of their line-up. Head to any Mercedes-Benz showrooms, and check out the August Sales Event happening until August 30, 2020.

Toyota Restyled the 2021 Corolla Cross Already

It may also be sourced from Thailand, but Toyota Vietnam was quick to offer a fix for the 2021 Corolla Cross’s styling as evidenced by the Vietnam Domestic Market (VDM?) version.

Motor Image Pilipinas, Inc. (MIP), the exclusive distributor of Subaru in the Philippines, has been keeping families safe before, now and always. Once the confidence of driving a Subaru is discovered, that trust is passed down to generations.

After Jaguar Land Rover discontinued the Defender in 2016, British chemicals giant Ineos and its billionaire Jim Ratcliffe wanted to come up with a modern replacement. With those plans looming closer to production, the British carmaker saw that as a threat to its heritage, and tried to register the shape of both the short wheelbase Defender 90 and long wheelbase Defender 110. Ultimately, they have lost the case.

Buried in a line talking about the jointly-developed Geely Volvo CMA platform’s sales milestone is a hint as to what could be another Geely vehicle headed to the Philippines. In case you missed it, here’s the paragraph again, but this time, we’ve highlighted it for full effect:

Just like it spun off “Genesis” from being a single model to a full-blown line-up, Hyundai has just announced that they’re doing the same with “Ioniq.” This time, the Ioniq brand is their dedicated battery electric vehicle brand.

The Ford Bronco Could Come to the Philippines in 2023

In the next episode of, “will they or won’t they,” Ford seems to have changed their mind with regards to export plans surrounding its much-anticipated Bronco SUV.

Toyota Motor PH Confirms Hybrid Power, 161 mm of Ground Clearance for 2021 Corolla Cross

Toyota Motor Philippines’s much anticipated guppy, I mean, car is finally confirmed to arrive with hybrid power. In a teaser post it posted on Facebook, the lazily-badged Corolla Cross compact crossover is coming to the country in hybrid guise (see the post below). With that, the Corolla Cross becomes the second Corolla-badged model to receive Toyota’s fourth-generation gasoline-hybrid engine.

Despite the re-implementation of MECQ in some parts of the country, Suzuki Philippines says its programs and promos are all on-going including their home test drive program and additional discounts on its entry-level Dzire sub-compact sedan.

Despite plunging sales amid the coronavirus pandemic, Toyota Motor Corporation still managed to squeeze out a profit in the latest quarter. Toyota’s results come as all other major Japanese players—Nissan, Honda, Subaru, Mazda, and Mitsubishi slumped to quarterly operating losses in the April to June period.

Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) has lent out anew 18 cars to various medical facilities in Laguna and Cavite. This is in support of the transportation needs of medical health workers, with the recent re-implementation of the Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine (MECQ).

The All-New Land Rover Defender Has Arrived and You (Sadly) Have to Pay a Bit More to Get One

The wait is now over. After a seven-month pre-selling tease, Land Rover Philippines has announced the arrival of the all-new Defender. An icon re-imagined for the 21st century, the Defender is built for adventurous hearts and curious minds.

Crossover specialist Chery Auto, distributed locally by United Asia Automotive Group Inc. (UAAGI), is crossing over to a new genre—not just for them, but for the whole Philippine car industry.

Kia has finally taken the wraps off its new small SUV: the Sonet. To be sold in India first, the Korean carmaker has recently confirmed that it’ll make its way to other global markets soon thereafter.

Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) continues its expansion and dealer modernization efforts with the recent opening of its 43rd dealership, and its third Isuzu Outlet Standardization (IOS) dealership facility, this time in Pagadian City in Zamboanga del Sur.

With stricter quarantine measures re-imposed in parts of the country once again, many will be relying on delivery services for their everyday essential needs. To help ensure the safety of delivery riders, PayMaya is encouraging them to use contactless payments via PayMaya QR in partner merchants, which will also give them additional benefits and rewards as well.

Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. mounted its first-ever online Dealer Conference to honor the achievements of its dealerships. As part of the new normal, the annual recognition event was shared to the 34 dealers nationwide through an online platform.

There’s a shake up atop the management of Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC). The Japanese carmaker announced that Osamu Masuko resigned today as chairman of the board and representative executive officer of MMC due to health reasons.

After a 128-day delay, Nissan Philippines is now announcing that its 370Z sportscar is now available at selected dealers nationwide starting today.

Bowmore Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky and Aston Martin have unveiled their first collaborative creation: the Black Bowmore DB5 1964. With only 25 bottles for sale, this will be an exceptionally rare bottle of single malt whisky.

The Corolla Cross is coming very soon, and with that Toyota Motor Philippines is finally going to devour on a piece of the compact crossover pie. And while spec and pricing details will certainly leak before its launch, let’s talk about one thing: just how sloppy the design is.

Apparently, the Toyota Prius C is Still Around and It Gets the Gazoo Racing Treatment

Pardon me if I sit here, stunned. Apparently, the Toyota Prius c (aka Aqua) is still pretty much a thing in Japan that the carmaker just gave it the trendy Gazoo Racing treatment.

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August 12, 2020

Kia Reveals the Refreshed 2021 Stinger

Attention EasyTrip Tag Users: Switch to RFID ASAP Because Their Customer Service is Crap

August 11, 2020

This is How Much a Shelby Transformation Will Cost You in the Philippines

You Have to Wait a Bit Longer for the All-New Subaru Outback

The Mazda CX-30 Understands that "Adulting" is Hard

SMC Continues Free Toll, Fuel Subsidy for Front Liners

Maserati's High-Performance Trofeo Line Coming to PH in 2021

Mitsubishi PH Discounts Montero Sport 4WD by P 230k

Mercedes-Benz PH Holds August Sales Event

August 10, 2020

Toyota Restyled the 2021 Corolla Cross Already

Subaru's Safety-Minded Vehicles are Getting a P200k Discount This Month

The Land Rover Defender's Shape is Not Unique Enough

Geely's Coupe SUV is Headed to Global Markets

Hyundai Spins Off "Ioniq" Into a New Brand

August 9, 2020

The Ford Bronco Could Come to the Philippines in 2023

August 8, 2020

Toyota Motor PH Confirms Hybrid Power, 161 mm of Ground Clearance for 2021 Corolla Cross

No Joke: Get the 2020 Suzuki Dzire GA for Less Than P 525k This August

Toyota Still Made a Profit Despite the Pandemic

Honda Cars PH Lends Out Vehicles to Front Liners Anew

August 7, 2020

The All-New Land Rover Defender Has Arrived and You (Sadly) Have to Pay a Bit More to Get One

Chery Auto PH Brings in the Most Affordable EV in the Country With the 2020 Arrizo 5e

Kia Shows Off the 2021 Sonet Small SUV

Isuzu PH Opens Pagadian Showroom, Its Third "New Look" Dealership

Have a Safer Payment Experience with PayMaya

Honda Cars Angeles-Clark is Carmaker's 2019 Dealer of the Year

Mitsubishi Motors Chairman Resigns

After a Lengthy Delay, the 370Z is Finally at Select Nissan PH Showrooms Right Now

This P 3.22 Million Bottle of Whisky is an Aston Martin Collaboration

The 2021 Toyota Corolla Cross is One Sloppy Piece of Design

August 6, 2020

Apparently, the Toyota Prius C is Still Around and It Gets the Gazoo Racing Treatment