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August 17, 2020

Here's What We Can Tell from Kia PH's Stonic SUV Teaser


After teasing it to members of the motoring press, Kia Philippines has finally made it official: the Stonic sub-compact SUV is coming this October. No exact date was given on their social media accounts, but it does give us our first full look at this new crossover which is expected to slot below the Seltos in both size and positioning.

August 16, 2020

This Special Edition Ford Ranger Will Confuse the LTO


With the LTO once again cracking down on modified 4x4s and pickup trucks, if Ford Philippines opts to bring in this special edition Ranger, it’ll be the stuff of nightmares for the authorities. Meet the Ranger Heavy Duty.

SsangYong PH Offers Up to P 200k in Discounts This Month


SsangYong Berjaya Motor Philippines, the official distributor and dealer of SsangYong vehicles and parts in the Philippines, is letting customers experience value by making its various models more accessible with cash discounts, zero interest financing, or low monthly downpayments.

August 15, 2020

The Soon-To-Arrive 2021 Subaru Evoltis Just Aced a Very Tough Safety Test


Living up to their reputation of building the safest vehicles on the road, Subaru just announced that its three-row 7-seater Ascent (to be called Evoltis locally) has just been named a 2020 Top Safety Pick+ by the U.S.-based Insurance Institute for Highway Safety or IIHS.

Mercedes-Benz PH Launches the 7-Seater GLB SUV for P 3.790M (w/ Specs, Video)


Mercedes-Benz Philippines brings in the newest member of its SUV family: the all-new GLB. Marking the 8th model underpinned by the Modular Front Architecture (MFA), it’s the German luxury automaker’s first 7-seater compact SUV.

Hey Guys, Let's Help This Man Buy a Car


Attention carmakers: this guy is looking to buy a brand-new car. Well, make that 1,000 new cars and he’s willing to shell out 1.4 billion pesos for it. This guy is Mark Leviste and he’s the vice-governor of Batangas.

August 14, 2020

Foton PH Introduces the Diesel Powered Gratour TM 300 for P 730k (w/ Specs)


Foton Philippines is opening more opportunities for local businesses to level up with its new vehicle lineup assembled by Filipinos for fellow hardworking FilipinosL the 2020 Gratour TM 300 now powered by a class-exclusive diesel engine.

This is Why We Got the Ford Territory Instead of the Escape


Having settled the question surrounding the Ford Territory’s paternity, the next obvious question on everyone’s mind was: is the Filipino consumer getting shortchanged? Why is Ford Philippines offering the Territory when they could have brought in the Escape or Kuga instead?

So, Is the Ford Territory American or Chinese?


The launch of the Ford Territory while good for the Filipino consumer (hey, it starts at just P 1.179 million) has certainly raised some eyebrows, particularly for brand purists who see this as nothing more than a re-badge of a Chinese-made vehicle.

Ford PH Launches the 2021 Territory. Prices Start at Just P 1.179M (w/ Video, Specs)


Ford Philippines is entering the compact crossover segment with its all-new Territory. Aimed at young professionals and starting families, the Territory offers a technology-driven driving experience wrapped around a sleek, stylish urban-ready design.

Get P5 Off Per Liter at Petron When Using PayMaya


Digital financial services PayMaya has teamed up with Petron Corporation to provide a safe and contactless payment experience to motorists fueling up at participating Petron stations nationwide.

Why You Lie to Us, Mazda?


Don’t let the name fool you. Despite being called the “Carbon Edition” models, these new special edition CX-5, CX-9, and Mazda6 don’t even have an ounce of the stuff.

The New Porsche Panamera Just Smashed a Nürburgring Record


Porsche has proven that even its Panamera four-door is no slouch. Even before the car’s world premiere, a slightly camouflaged series production car has already lapped the Nürburgring Nordschleife in just 7:29.81 minutes making it the fastest executive car ever to lap the legendary circuit.

August 13, 2020

Chery Auto PH Sales Soar 162 Percent Month on Month


Chery Auto is a brand on the rise in the Philippines. In an official statement, the Chinese automaker saw a 162 percent month-on-month sales rise.

Want More People to Buy EVs? Leasing Helps


Nissan in Malaysia was on the right rack when they started offering the Leaf EV as part of a “risk free” three-year lease. A survey in Europe finds that a similar “try before you buy it scheme” will help dispel the lingering concerns surrounding the tech.

The 2020 Audi A8 L Levels Up the "Netflix and Chill" Experience


PGA Cars, the exclusive distributor of Audi in the Philippines brings in the new Audi A8 L 3.0 TFSI MHEV, their luxury limousine that offers specifications and equipment unmatched by competitors in its class.

Pilipinas Shell to Shutdown Tabangao Oil Refinery


Pilipinas Shell is shutting down its refinery operations in Tabangao after 58 years of continuous operation.

Mazda Pulls the Plug on Its Mazda3 Race Car


After teasing it last year, Mazda has some sad news for those expecting to see the Mazda3 go racing: the program has been axed.

Hyundai Sets Its Sights on the Civic Si with the 201-Horsepower 2021 Elantra N Line


The newest addition to the 2021 Elantra line-up brings the model’s first-ever N Line model. Designed and engineered to deliver more enhanced driving fun, the Elantra N Line serves as an entry-point to Hyundai’s high-performance N Brand line-up while also expanding its appeal to a wider audience.

The Maxus G50's Standard Features Will Make the Innova Worry


With the G50 finally touching down on Philippine shores, Maxus Philippines has revealed even more details of its newest MPV ahead of its debut.

Mitsubishi PH Achieves 39 Percent Month on Month Sales Growth for July


Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation experienced a significant increase in retail sales for the month of July as it achieved a total of 3,149 units sold.

August 12, 2020

Stay Safe this Rainy Season with the Goodyear Wrangler TripleMax


With the rainy season in full swing, switching to a good set of tires will help keep you and your family safe. The Goodyear Wrangler TripleMax is the tiremaker’s most affordable tire line in the SUV segment, yet it offers shorter wet braking distance and road hazard resistance features.

We're Wishing the Local Honda HR-V Came with This Interior


Maybe it’s age (I just turned the big 4-0), but I’m starting to wish the local Honda HR-V offered an interior in this stunning shade of crimson.

Nissan PH Made Beautiful Music with the X-Trail


As some areas of the country transition back into modified enhanced community quarantine, Nissan in the Philippines presents a unique ‘stay at home challenge’ as Filipinos stay home to stay safe. In collaboration with singer-songwriters Barbie Almalbis and Zsaris, Nissan in the Philippines entertained Filipinos by recreating a hit song using a Nissan X-Trail.

Volkswagen PH Extends Discount Offers on Santana, Lavida Until August 31


Volkswagen Philippines has extended its big discounts on purchases of the Santana and Lavida sedans until August 31, 2020. This gives Filipinos the much-needed time to buy their own German-engineered cars with discounts.

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.

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


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.

August 11, 2020

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.