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September 3, 2020

Protect Your Engine from Nasty Metal Shavings with the PIAA Twin Power Magnet Oil Filter

Car maintenance shouldn’t take a backseat, even if the country is going through an on-again, off-again lockdown. Since most of us have gotten back on the road, one way or the other, it’s important to keep your car’s fluids fresh to make sure everything runs smoothly.

“Changes call for innovation, and innovation leads to progress.” This is a good mantra for businesses especially with the “new normal” brought about by the pandemic. Nissan has taken this to heart by kicking-off a new brand logo unveil, emphasizing its focus on providing safer mobility, improving digital customer experience, and continuously driving exciting innovations such as their virtual showroom.

A year before the Jaguar E-Type, two years before the Ferrari 250 GTO, and three years before the Porsche 911, there was the Volvo P1800. Now, inspired in a “what if moment,” Volvo’s go-fast division, Cyan Racing (formerly known as Polestar) has developed this resto mod P1800 Cyan to give it a strong sporting credential.

A material used in airplanes, rockets, and sports cars may find its way into more mass-market cars thanks to a new production process developed by Nissan.

Last year, Mitsubishi turned heads when they showed off their new rally car based on, of all things, the Xpander MPV.

It’s the curtain call for Honda’s unbelievably generous “Great Deals, Bright Tomorrow” this month. This is the last chance to get huge cash discounts, and even special low all-in downpayments on select MY2019 and MY2020 models.

Hyundai has just released the first images of the all-new 2021 Tucson. The newest iteration of Hyundai’s best-selling compact SUV, it’s dropping in this month.

It’s the Ber months, and you know what that means? Jose Mari Chan and of course, the best deals you can get on a brand-new Subaru. Start driving safer and with more confidence with Subaru’s feature-packed compact SUV at prices that are almost unbelievable.

With travel restrictions in place due to the coronavirus pandemic, we’re all itching to travel once more. If you’re a Mitsubishi fan, the company’s new headquarter showroom, “MI-Playground” (pronounced “My Playground”) could be worth the visit if you find yourself traveling to Tokyo.

Keys? Check. Cape? Check. Introducing Batman and The Riddler to Waze

Waze, the everyday driving platform bringing together drivers to outsmart traffic, in partnership with Warner Bros. Consumer Products (WBCP) and DC, is introducing some epic forces of good and evil to the road in Batman and The Riddler.

After a short tease, Hyundai has finally shown the 2021 Kona sub-compact SUV in full, and we certainly like what we see.

Owning a Toyota gets even more rewarding. For Toyota owners who know anyone looking to level up their drive, Toyota Referral Rewards is the program for you.

Geely is launching a new pickup truck, and it has been spied prior to its release later in the year. The leak came no less from the Chinese Ministry of Industry which showed off what’ll be called the Farizon FX.

Peugeot is updating its 3008 compact SUV for 2021 allowing it to adopt the French carmaker’s newest design language. It also carries an updated suite of tech that’ll allow it to maintain its lead in Europe’s compact SUV segment.

Responding to a new generation of clients, both in age and attitude (according to the carmaker, the average age of its owners is now 43), Rolls-Royce has now released its all-new Ghost. The super luxury sedan not only fulfills the hallmarks of the brand, but also carries a sense of dynamism as well.

Mark your calendars, sportscar fans: Nissan is going to show off its all-new Z this September. The announcement has been officialized by the Japanese carmaker as it dropped an official teaser which you can watch below.

Geely Philippines is back on track in making it easier for Filipinos nationwide to access Geely’s products and services, one new dealership at a time. Following the opening of the Geely Quezon Avenue in July, Sojitz G Auto Philippines (SGAP) has announced another dealership opening: Geely Cagayan de Oro (CDO).

Toyota May Soon Offer a Rear View Mirror-Integrated Dashcam

With the advent of camera-based rearview mirrors, it was only a matter of time when a company decides to integrate a digital video recorder into it as well. Well, that time is now and the company is Gentex.

As exciting and fulfilling it is to purchase your very first car, the task of doing so is not as simple as it may seem. Several consideration comes into play to secure best value for the investment. Preferred style, performance, comfort, fuel efficiency and cost are among the top criteria that first time intenders needs to ponder about.

Forget listening to Jose Mari Chan songs, the “Ber months” are here, and to celebrate, why don’t you head over to your nearest Mercedes-Benz dealership instead. The German brand is giving as much as P 1 million discounts on their best-sellers from September 1 to 30, 2020.

For the third straight year, Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI) Commercial Vehicles (CV) was recognized by Hyundai Motor Company (HMC) as the Best in Aftersales Operations 2020, besting over 50 distributors of Hyundai Trucks and Buses worldwide.

When Mazda showed the all-new, D-Max-based 2021 BT-50 last June, it was lacking in mechanical detail. While they did mention what the powertrain was and some key specs like payload being in excess of 1,000 kilograms, it didn’t have the sort of specs that off-road enthusiasts would be looking out for.

While it’s known for its off-road ability, Toyota has now detailed the on-road performance improvements to the 2021 Land Cruiser Prado, specifically when fitted with the new 2.8-liter diesel engine.

K-pop supergroup and Hyundai global brand ambassadors BTS have released a new song, “Ioniq: I’m On It,” as a collaborative first with the Korean automaker. It’s a follow up to Hyundai’s brand launch of campaign of Ioniq, it’s newest dedicated EV brand.

BREAKING NEWS: Mitsubishi's Osamu Masuko Has Died

Less than a month after he stepped down as Mitsubishi Motors Corporation’s chairman of the board and representative executive officer, Osamu Masuko has died.

Say goodbye to having to remove your dashcam’s memory card just to review or download important footage. Blaupunkt’s newest dashcam, the BP 3.1 A has built-in Wi-Fi allowing users to view or save footage directly to their mobile phone.

The 8th Philippine Electric Vehicle Summit (PEVS) is moving its three-day exhibit and conference to cyberspace given the on-going coronavirus pandemic. The announcement was made in a virtual press con by the Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines (EVAP), Manila Electric Company (Meralco), and event sponsors Mitsubishi Motors Philippines and Nissan Philippines.

The Toyota Five Continents Drive had come to an abrupt end. It was bittersweet for the car manufacturer who would have used the 2020 Tokyo Olympics to wrap up an unprecedented seven-year, five-continent endurance drive.

Australia is, single-handedly, the all-new Mazda BT-50’s most important market, and reiterating that is the carmaker’s plan to offer a full accessories range there that will exceed 100 options once launched.

After its worldwide debut, Toyota’s first-ever Yaris Cross has made its debut in Japan. In a surprising twist, it’s been made available with technology not available in its larger sibling, the recently released Corolla Cross.

Honda Cars PH Lets You Check Your Preferred Dealer's Stock

Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. announces the official launch of its first-ever online dealership facility for both sales and aftersales service: VIRTUAL@Honda.

NHTSA Gives 11 Volvo Cars 5-Star Safety Ratings for 2021

Eleven Volvo car models have earned five stars, the highest possible safety rating, from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) for 2021.

Kia Philippines swings the doors of its new Fairview dealership wide open for customers, the first of its planned additional four dealerships for 2020.

Mazda PH Brings in Mazda3 and MX-5 100th Anniversary Special Edition (w/ Video)

The Philippines joins in the global celebration of Mazda’s 100th anniversary with the announcement that their authorized dealers are now taking in orders for the 100th Anniversary Special Edition series. As a pleasant surprise, Mazda Philippines is bringing not one, but two models that will receive the commemorative treatment.

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) and Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) announced that its manned pressurized lunar rover will have a very apt name: Lunar Cruiser. JAXA and Toyota previously announced and have been conducting joint research on a manned, pressurized lunar rover that uses fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) technologies.

After showing off its refreshed exterior and interior design, Kia has now revealed powertrain details on the 2021 Stinger which includes a brand-new engine option.

Caltex Havoline, marketed by Chevron Philippines Inc. (CPI), unveiled a new generation of four-stroke motorcycle and scooter engine oils that maximizes engine performance and delivers smooth engine operation on all road conditions. The new product line for motorcycles and scooters includes fully synthetic, semi-synthetic, and mineral products formulated with Havoline’s signature C.O.R.E.+ Technology, and ZoomTech.

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).

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