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August 28, 2020

Someone Leaked the 2021 MG 5 and It Looks Glorious

It looks like MG is slowly abandoning its current design language for something that’s decidedly shapelier and more aggressive. Sent in by a reader, it supposedly shows how the 2021 second-generation MG 5 will look like.

Hers is a relatable story. The threat of COVID-19 is not abating any time soon, but she needs to go about her home and professional duties. The pressure is even greater because Raquel Evaristo is a medical social worker working for a regional government hospital in Pampanga.

Here's Your Full List of Autosweep RFID Stations

San Miguel Corporation (SMC) will implement cashless toll collection effective November 2, 2020 following the Department of Transportation’s (DOTr) order mandating contactless and cashless payment transactions in tollways to help prevent the transmission of COVID-19.

Toyota is reviving the Starlet nameplate for 2021, and this is our first probable look. Discontinued in 1999 in favor of the Vitz/Echo and then the Yaris after that, the Starlet was Toyota’s OG subcompact hatchback.

With lots of people doing their shopping (including for brand-new cars) online, scammers have now started to come out of the woodwork.

Even as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect the global automotive market, Geely Philippines has made yet another impressive feat in terms of sales in the month of July.

Toyota Motor Philippines makes car-buying easier as more options become available in its recently launched Virtual Showroom. Customers may now tour the actual showroom as its virtual counterpart takes the actual dealership experience online and makes more vehicle information accessible anytime, anywhere.

Ford and its Team Fordzilla esports team have unveiled the ultimate virtual racing car designed with collaboration between a carmaker and the gaming community.

The final piece of the 2021 Kia Sorento’s engine puzzle has finally been revealed. The carmaker has now released details on the mid-sized SUV’s first-ever plug-in hybrid powertrain which results in remarkably low emissions and high power.

The U.S.A.-based Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has given the 2020 Audi A6 the highest Top Safety Pick+ and the 2020 Audi Q8 the Top Safety Pick awards after the models excelled in IIHS testing. Both the Audi A6 and Q8 earned top “Good” ratings in all six IIHS crashworthiness performance evaluations, and achieved “superior” ratings for front crash prevention tests.

If you go on road trips with the doggo, this list may be of interest to you. In time for National Dog Day, Autotrader has released their annual list of the Best Cars for Dog Lovers.

The 2021 Honda City Packs a Lot of Engine Choices

Honda sure is making the sub-compact sedan segment rather interesting. After debuting in Thailand with a purely turbo powertrain, the Japanese carmaker has done it again, and is now showing off the fifth-generation City in Malaysia with some nifty upgrades for 2021.

Ford is blurring the lines between the Ranger Wildtrak and the Ranger Raptor with the Wildtrak X variant. Returning for the Australian market, the Wildtrak X adds P 210,000 worth of add-ons (AUD 6,000) for just P 70,000 (AUD 2,000).

In recent years, Rolls-Royce has experienced change at a quicker rate than ever before. The Rolls-Royce portfolio has expanded, and with that the age and demographic of its clients have decreased significantly to an average age of just 43.

Racist. Sexist. Biased. I’ve received all sorts of hate with my review of the Territory Titanium+. It didn’t sit too well with Ford that they actually pulled out their support. Shit happens, I guess. But will that change the way things are done here? No. I’ll be honest, and sometimes brutal if need be.

Hyundai is on a roll. This time, the Korean automaker has teased the 2021 Kona sub-compact SUV including a new high-performance N Line version.

Mazda is continually upgrading its CX-5, and for 2021 brings with it the largest infotainment screen ever fitted into their compact SUV.

San Miguel Corporation (SMC) is developing two major infrastructure projects that will help the battered Philippine economy, and in five years help decongest Metro Manila and will help bring back Luzon as a growth powerhouse.

2021 Maxus G50 vs 2020 Toyota Innova

With Maxus Philippines launching the G50 MPV, it’s about time that the best-selling Toyota Innova would get a worthy competition. Seeking to gain the attention of Filipino families, these modern day MPVs are squaring off with their high equipment level and relatively affordable price tags. The question is, which MPV reigns supreme?

About a year since its brand introduction, Maxus has made in-roads in the Philippine automotive market with the introduction of its V80 and G10 passenger vans, and the T60 pickup truck. Now, with the introduction of its newest offering, the 2021 G50 MPV, Maxus has finally brought the right arsenal to hit the mainstream.

Missed scheduled maintain services and repairs are no issue despite the on-going pandemic thanks to the Foton EC Mobile Service program. The Foton mobile repair and maintenance service continues to serve.

MG Philippines celebrates almost two full years of operations in the country with a redefined tagline and brand promise, as it continues to provide well-appointed, modern, attainable cars, and client- and consumer-centric aftersales services for every Filipino.

Toyota is busy SUV-ing its line-up. After launching the likes of the Raize, Yaris Cross, Corolla Cross, and more globally, the carmaker has come up with what they call their “youngest urban SUV,” the Toyota Urban Cruiser.

Mercedes-AMG didn’t choose Germany or the U.S.A. for its first brand experience center, instead they’ve chosen China. Yes, the high-performance division of Mercedes-Benz just opened their first-ever brand experience in Zhejiang.

SMC to Complete Skyway Extension by December; Expect Road Closures Starting Today

Despite delays brought on by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, San Miguel Corporation (SMC) is on track to deliver the entire northbound section of the Skyway Extension project by December 2020.

If you still haven’t gotten an Autosweep RFID and/or EasyTrip RFID yet, you better get one now. In an effort to further protect the public from the infectious coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the Department of Transportation (DOTr) will soon be requiring motorists using toll expressways to engage in cashless or contactless transactions.

The importance of health security has been highlighted by the pandemic, making disinfectants and antibacterial solutions along with recommended types of face masks and face shield, a necessary equipment for the new normal.

General Motors is betting big on electrification, intelligent driving, and connectivity in one of its key markets, China. The company says it will roll out technologies including its new global EV platform and the Ultinum battery system.

With the launch of the second-generation 2021 Levorg, Subaru also pulled the curtains off the newest generation of EyeSight—it’s stereoscopic camera-based driver assist system. Sadly, Subaru has confirmed that this new piece of tech will be available exclusively to Japan first.

If you want to know exactly what the Ford Territory is, she’s the girl you picked up at the bar for a one-night stand, only to wake up the following morning (after the deed is done, of course) and realize: holy crap, she’s not as pretty as you thought she was.

Sitting atop the Mazda range is the three-row CX-9. As the brand’s flagship SUV, it brings the brand’s vision of premium to fruition by focusing on the true essence of luxury with its sophisticated style, well-appointed interior, and balanced dynamics.

Toyota Explains Why the Corolla Evolved into an SUV Called Corolla Cross

The Toyota Corolla is a brand in itself. Throughout the generations, it has made its mark as the best-selling Toyota vehicle in the world, topping out with cumulative sales of at least 48 million units globally since its launch in 1966. In fact, according to Toyota Motor Corporation’s Chief Engineer, Mr. Daizo Kameyama, the Corolla is Toyota itself, given the impact and reputation that it has awarded the brand over the years.

If you haven’t installed an EasyTrip RFID yet, well, here’s another good reason to do so: Cavitex is going completely cashless.

BMW PH Just Sold Out Its Initial Batch of 730i

Despite the coronavirus pandemic, SMC Asia Car Distributors Corp., the exclusive distributor of BMW in the Philippines says they’ve sold its initial batch of the entry-level 2021 BMW 730i.

SMC Asia Car Distributors Corp., the official importer and distributor of BMW in the Philippines, has announced the arrival of the new 2021 BMW 7 Series. Available in two variants, the 730i and 745Le both in Pure Excellence trim, this new generation of the BMW 7 Series makes a clear statement of intent with its presence, elegance, and innovation, and connectivity.

Albermo, the Japanese body kit responsible for the Urus-inspired RAV4 has done it again. This time, they’ve set their sights on two other Toyota SUVs—and yes, they’ve just gotten the very same Lamborghini Urus treatment too.

With its Toyota platform mate, the Avalon getting available all-wheel drive, it’s quite surprising it took Lexus this long to announce an all-wheel drive variant of its mid-sized sedan offering, the ES. Well, better late than never, we suppose.

The almost back-to-back arrivals of the 2021 Toyota Corolla Cross and 2021 Ford Territory have re-ignited the compact crossover segment. Once a niche market cornered by the Honda HR-V and Subaru XV, it’s now getting crowded with at least half a dozen choices out there.

Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI), the official Philippine distributor of the leading Korean auto brand in the country, and Petron Corporation, the country’s largest oil company, forged a new partnership to support the Department of Transportation’s (DOTr) Libreng Sakay program.

Update: The rumors are true. The turbo is back (10/22).

One of the biggest criticisms leveled against the current fifth-generation Subaru Forester is the lack of a turbocharged option. Ever since the nameplate’s introduction in 1997, having a turbo option along with all-wheel drive has always been one of its defining characteristics. Don’t fret Subaru fans, because it seems the Japanese carmaker may be looking to bring back that back as early as the end of this year.

Toyota Motor PH to Seek Government Help to Keep Local Manufacturing Viable

With the economic slowdown, the Philippine automotive industry will need the government’s support to survive.

After a long wait, Toyota Motor Philippines has finally entered the compact crossover segment with the 2021 Corolla Cross. Sitting below the RAV4 in terms of size and price, the Corolla Cross aims to bring the brand’s success in the compact sedan space into the small SUV segment.

New-vehicle buyers are being offered an increasing number of advanced technology features, some of which are hits while others are currently missing the mark.

Despite the economic slowdown brought upon by the coronavirus pandemic, Mercedes-AMG says its Project ONE hypercar is still a go. Their latest proof is that it has finally entered the next phase of development: dynamic testing.

In response to the government’s call for contactless and cashless solutions for the transport sector, PayMaya is now enabling operators of various modes of mass transportation in the country with its advanced end-to-end payment platforms.

Subaru has shown off the second-generation Levorg sports tourer in Japan, and it brings the company’s newest turbocharged engine along with a promise of bolder styling and even more enhanced dynamics.

Maxus Philippines, established just a little over a year ago in June 2019, continues its dealer expansion efforts with the opening of two dealerships in the south: Bacolod City in Western Visayas and Cagayan de Oro City in Northern Mindanao.

While most people associate the J.D. Power Initial Quality Study or IQS for vehicles available in the U.S. market, did you know they hold the same for Japan as well? Given the reputation of Japanese carmakers in making high-quality vehicles, which carmaker has had the least problems during the first 90 days of ownership? Honda.

Thailand Debuts a Sharper Looking, Better Speced 2021 Yaris Hatchback

About a month after the global debut of the “new look” Vios, Toyota has now grafted on the same serious-looking face on its hatchback sibling, the Yaris. But more than just giving it a more acceptable fascia, the Yaris in Thailand also levels up in terms of equipment that puts even the recently-launched Philippine market new Vios to shame.

If there’s one product that’s responsible for the rise of Hyundai in the Philippines, it’s the Starex. It’s become the vehicle of choice for many Filipino families enabling it to establish a legacy all on its own.

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