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October 19, 2020

Caltex, 7-Eleven Announce Holiday Rewards Promo

Gassing up at Caltex stations is now made more exciting this holiday season with the new rewards promo launched by Caltex, marketed by Chevron Philippines Inc. (CPI), in partnership with 7-Eleven Philippines. Until December 31, 2020, motorists fueling up at Caltex stations with 7-Eleven stores nationwide will earn e-stamps convertible to CLiQQ wallet credits.

Toyota Motor PH Confirms Local Units Affected by Faulty Fuel Pump

Update: Toyota Motor Philippines releases the full list of affected models (10/21).

During the launch of the 2021 Fortuner, Toyota Motor Philippines has confirmed that it’s been holding a recall (aka service campaign) surrounding the fuel pump.

Toyota Motor Philippines is re-asserting its lead in the mid-sized SUV segment with the launch of the refreshed 2021 Fortuner. The country’s best-selling SUV, the Fortuner gets a refreshed design, new features, and two new variants that respond to the ever-changing tastes of the Filipino market.

Professional road testers and seasoned automotive journalists from The Sunday Times—the most widely circulated and prestigious newspaper in the UK—have named the all-new Bentley Flying Spur as the Luxury Car of the Year in the publication’s 2020 Motor Awards.

iPhone maker Foxconn Technology is getting into the EV business and to do that, has partnered with Taiwan-based Yulon Group (the ones that used to run Nissan in the Philippines) to develop and manufacture a new open-source EV platform which it calls MIH.

After scoring the highest in J.D. Power’s 2020 APEAL Study, GAC Motor scores a hat trick by ranking highest among Chinese brands in the 2020 J.D. Power China Initial Quality Study or IQS.

You Can Now Get a Mitsubishi Xpander with a 72-Month Installment Plan

From now until October 30, 2020, Mitsubishi Motors Philippines is offering its best deals for the Montero Sport, Xpander, and Mirage G4 with light and flexible plans made available through the Mitsubishi Octoberfest promo.

With all the options available in the market today, finding the perfect vehicle that strikes the perfect balance between style, performance, and reliability has never been more challenging.

Well, we didn’t have to wait very long. After its global debut as the Geely Haoyue, Sojitz G Auto Philippines (SGAP) is confirming its arrival to the Philippine market with a brand-new name: the 2021 Geely Okavango.

After being unceremoniously leaked at a dealer parking lot last week, Toyota has finally given its 2021 Innova the global reveal it deserves. The first market to receive the upgraded MPV? Indonesia.

Like it or not, the Chinese carmakers are here, and they’ve pretty much overturned the pecking order. Their disruptive pricing means that in a P 200,000 price spread—P 1 million to P 1.2 million—there are at least five new offerings in the market. It’s become so competitive (and lucrative) that Ford, once so proud of their branding, had to turn to China for a quick badge slap job just to get a piece of the action. In such a competitive landscape, where does the Chery Tiggo 7 lie in all this? Time to find out.

In the lead up to the much-anticipated launch of the all-new City, Honda Cars Philippines has now revealed the powertrain, available colors, and variants.

After showing it off as a design concept, Nissan is almost ready to unveil its B-segment SUV: the Magnite. But before that though, the carmaker just had to prove its mettle.

Ford Philippines’s Truck Month is giving would-be Ranger Raptor owners the best deal yet with a worry-free ownership package valued at P 100,000.

Honda PH is Finally Launching the 2021 City and CR-V Next Week

Update 1: Honda Cars PH has just revealed the engine, variants, and colors of the all-new City (10/16).

As part of their 30th Anniversary celebration, earlier Honda Cars Philippines said that they will be launching two new vehicles this month. After some speculation, we now know what those two vehicles are: the 2021 CR-V and the 2021 City.

Kia Philippines tried a different launch tactic for its 2021 Stonic sub-compact SUV. Instead of resorting to endless teasers or holding a totally unrelated online concert, they’ve stuck to the basics: give buyers a pre-launch offer that’s irresistible. This has paid off handsomely for the Ayala-backed Korean automaker.

No, Autosweep RFID hasn’t forgotten. While EasyTrip, the exclusive tag issuer of Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation-operated expressways has the leg up when it comes to RFID interconnectivity, San Miguel Corporation-owned Autosweep says interoperability from their end isn’t far behind.

Mercedes-Benz will drop manual transmissions and dramatically reduce the number of combustion engine variants it offers as part a cost-cutting drive by parent Daimler to help ramp up electric investment.

W Express Corporation (formerly known as DHL Philippines) expands its fleet with the acquisition of two units of the Dongfeng Captain E light duty truck.

Mitsubishi Motors finally revealed the 2021 Eclipse Cross—a compact crossover that promises sleeker styling, confidence-inspiring driving dynamics, and improved comfort. And the biggest news is that it will also be made available with a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) variant in select markets as well.

Updated: Here is the all-new 2021 mu-X (10/28).

The Philippines has yet to experience the latest D-Max pickup truck, and now Isuzu has officially teased its all-new SUV derivative: the 2021 mu-X. Set for a global unveil on October 28, the all-new Isuzu mu-X will set the house on fire; at least based on the official teaser photos that Isuzu released.

AutoPerformance PH, Brembo’s official Philippine distributor is introducing several digital platforms to cater to a changing automotive aftermarket landscape that values a strong online presence.

The global Takata airbag recall isn’t complete yet, and now, we might be facing a new recall surrounding Takata seat belts. Though it is best known for the green belts used by the aftermarket scene (see lead photo), Takata is actually the top seat belt maker in Japan with a market share of about 40 percent (30 percent globally).

Vehicle Importers, Distributors See 212 Percent Sales Growth in Q3

The Association of Vehicle Importers and Distributors, Inc. (AVID) reports a 212 percent increase in sales, from 4,955 units sold in the second quarter of the year to 15,471 units sold in the third quarter.

Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) announced today that Euisun Chung, Executive Vice Chairman, was inaugurated to the position of Chairman of the Group. Chairman Mong-Koo Chung was inaugurated to the position of Honorary Chairman.

Purchasing a brand-new Nissan vehicle has been made easier with more savings and discounts with the “Safer Drives and Deals” promo that runs until the end of the month.

Mercedes-Benz is looking to electrify their entire line-up, including its all-conquering G-Glass. While that it still a few years away, the German automaker did show a technology platform of what an electric car designed to go on extreme environments could look like with this, the EQC 4x4².

Leading mobility company Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) has recently turned over to Philippine General Hospital (PGH) 20 units of air purifiers donated by Denso Thailand. These portable devices called Denso Plasmacluster Ion Generator suppress and remove airborne viruses, molds, and allergens in small spaces with limited air circulation, making them ideal for use in some of the state hospital’s rooms, and inside the cars and shuttles being used by its healthcare workers.

SMC Completes Skyway Stage 3 Ahead of Schedule

San Miguel Corporation (SMC) president and chief operating officer Ramon S. Ang announced that over the weekend, construction of the entire 17.93-km stretch of the much-awaited Skyway 3 project, finally linking Southern and Northern Luzon seamlessly, has been completed.

Motor Image Pilipinas’s much awaited Kansha Festival is happening. If you’ve been putting off that service visit, this may be the best time to go so you can enjoy up to 30 percent in discounts. Best yet? It’s happening for an entire month—from October 16, 2020 to November 14, 2020 across all authorized Subaru dealerships.

Those doubting the safety of the Geely Coolray can put all those doubts to rest. The Chinese carmaker’s compact crossover just scored an impressive 5-star ASEAN NCAP safety rating.

Toyota’s newest compact crossover, the Corolla Cross scored a perfect 5-star safety rating at its recent ASEAN New Car Assessment Program or NCAP test. But there’s a caveat.

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October 19, 2020

Caltex, 7-Eleven Announce Holiday Rewards Promo

October 17, 2020

Toyota Motor PH Confirms Local Units Affected by Faulty Fuel Pump

Toyota Motor PH Launches 2021 Fortuner (w/ Brochure)

The Sunday Times Votes Bentley Flying Spur as 2020 Luxury Car of the Year

iPhone Maker Foxconn Wants to Build EVs

GAC is Highest-Ranked Chinese Brand in Terms of Initial Quality

October 16, 2020

You Can Now Get a Mitsubishi Xpander with a 72-Month Installment Plan

Ford Gives 5 Reasons Why You Should Get the Territory as Your First SUV

Geely PH is Bringing in Its 7-Seater SUV as the 2021 Okavango

Toyota Officially Shows Off 2021 Innova

Review: 2020 Chery Tiggo 7 1.5 Comfort

Honda Cars PH Confirms Engine, Variants, and Colors of All-New 2021 City

Watch Nissan's Smallest SUV Get Torture Tested

Ford PH is Offering Extended Warranty, Free Service for Ranger Raptor

October 15, 2020

Honda PH is Finally Launching the 2021 City and CR-V Next Week

Everything You Need to Know About the 2021 Kia Stonic (w/ Brochure)

Autosweep RFID Still Working on Interoperability with EasyTrip RFID

Mercedes-Benz to Drop Manuals, Reduce Engine Variants to Drive Down Cost

PilipinasAuto Delivers Initial 2 Units of Dongfeng Captain E to W Express

Mitsubishi Refreshes Eclipse Cross for 2021

This is Your First Official Look at the All-New 2021 Isuzu mu-X

Brembo PH Launches New Online Tools, Official LazMall Store

Brace Yourselves, Japanese Automakers May Soon Face a Recall Over Seatbelts

October 14, 2020

Vehicle Importers, Distributors See 212 Percent Sales Growth in Q3

Hyundai Motor Group Appoints New Chairman

It's Real: Get a Brand-New Nissan Almera for Less Than P 450k

Mercedes-Benz Made an EV Built for Extreme Terrains

Toyota PH Donates Air Purifiers to Philippine General Hospital

October 13, 2020

SMC Completes Skyway Stage 3 Ahead of Schedule

The Subaru Kansha is Back and Offers Sales, Service Discounts

Stop the Doubt: Geely Coolray Scores Perfect at ASEAN NCAP

Toyota Corolla Cross Achieves 5-Star ASEAN NCAP Safety Rating