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November 20, 2020

The Ford Explorer Got a 1 out of 100 Score in Reliability

If you plan to get a brand-new vehicle, let alone a mid-sized SUV, do yourself a favor and skip the Ford Explorer altogether. This fact is based on the most recent Consumer Reports Reliability survey which gave the re-designed mid-sized SUV a score of 1 out of 100—that’s not a typo.

Mazda is the highest ranked brand in the Consumer Reports Reliability Survey, beating both Toyota and Lexus. This marks the first time Mazda stood atop the survey.

The Mazda3 Gets "Blink and You'll Miss It" Upgrades for 2021

Mazda has given its compact sedan/hatchback, the Mazda3 some “blink and you’ll miss it” updates for 2021. Though very minor, the carmaker says it’s all about further refining the car’s overall package.

The Top 10 finalists for the Japan Car of the Year 2020-2021 has been revealed. Considered as Japan’s most prestigious car award, the following ten cars advanced to the final around after besting 33 eligible entries.

The design brief of the Geely Okavango is odd, to say the least. It’s a mid-sized SUV, priced like a compact crossover, but rides on a platform shared with, of all things, an MPV. On paper, it’s an automotive mishmash of ideas—a product of corporate bean counters and FGDs (to some degree it is). In reality though, it could be your next family car.

Geely launches a very unique offering—one that blurs the lines between an SUV and an MPV: the 2021 Okavango. Being in one of the most tightly contested segments, the tech-driven Chinese automaker aims to challenge the competition by offering a vehicle that’s not only highly functional, but stylishly uncompromising as well.

Lamborghini has just unveiled the most hardcore version of its V10-powered supercar yet: the Huracán Super Trofeo Omologata or STO—a road-homologated supercar inspired by its one-make race series Super Trofeo EVO and Huracán GT3 EVO.

The all-new 2022 Subaru BRZ can be summarized in one sentence: if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. Subaru’s 2+2 sportscar pretty much sticks to the same formula as the first-generation model: low curb weight, low center of gravity, but with just an added sprinkling of new tech.

Nissan Teases Refreshed 2021 Terra

Nissan is on a roll. After showing off its refreshed Navara pickup truck, its SUV counterpart, will get the same treatment. Mark your calendars because the 2021 Terra drops in next week.

Yet another sub-million sub-compact SUV joins the fray. After missing for the 2020 model year, SsangYong Philippines announces the return of the gas variant of its Tivoli for 2021.

As part of its ongoing Dare the Impossible brand campaign, Nissan in the Philippines welcomes actor-singer-multisport athlete Matteo Guidicelli as the new face of the Japanese automaker in the country, underlining the brand’s bold and daring attitude.

Maxus Philippines’s upcoming 7-seater compact SUV, the D60 has scored a perfect 5-star rating at its C-NCAP or China New Car Assessment Program crash safety test. With standards mirroring closely the European NCAP, this shows that this compact SUV can meet or surpass even the most stringent safety standards.

Honda has given the world its first full look at the all-new 2022 Civic. Technically revealed as a Prototype, the eleventh-generation compact sedan takes on a much slicker, more grown-up appearance compared to the current model.

Various carmakers are now realizing the potential problem of electric vehicles: fires. Ford, GM, Hyundai, and BMW are just some carmakers getting to grips with EV technology, and now they’re facing safety-related recalls for it.

Mercedes-Benz’s parent company, Daimler will cooperate with Geely to build next-generation internal combustion engines specifically for hybrid vehicles.

Ford Philippines is extending special rates on parts and labor to assist customers in Luzon affected by Typhoon Ulysses.

For enthusiasts who crave soul-stirring, legendary off-road performance, and a new level of on-road performance, Jeep introduces the V8-powered 2021 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392.

MG, Ben&Ben Take a Road Trip

Music is a cornerstone of MG Philippines’ youthful brand profile, and it has figured in numerous campaigns, promotions, and public events, most notably with the MG Live! free concert series which focuses on showcasing local Filipino musical talent.

The Association of Vehicle Importers and Distributors, Inc. (AVID) continued its solid recovery, posting a 9 percent increase in vehicle sales for October or a total of 6,120 units sold versus the 5,594 units sold the previous month.

Filipinos can’t seem to get a break this 2020. The world is still in the middle of a pandemic, and then these nasty typhoons hit. With Metro Manila and parts of Luzon badly hit, there are surely those who’ll now need to file insurance claims, particularly if they’re covered by Acts of Nature or AON.

Two years after the arrest of Carlos Ghosn over alleged financial misconduct, insiders at Nissan say discussions are underway which could re-shape the world’s biggest car alliance: the sale of some or all of the Japanese carmaker’s stake at Mitsubishi Motors.

The wait won’t be long as Lexus Philippines is almost ready to unveil the latest version of its compact sports sedan, the 2021 Lexus IS. But before then, they’ve just confirmed that it’ll come in both V6 and hybrid flavors.

Honda Cars PH Offers a Helping Hand to Owners Affected by the Recent Typhoons

Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI), announces the “Honda Helps” program which aims to provide assistance to Honda car owners affected by the recent typhoon, Ulysses.

The pandemic has spurred the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to finally modernize the bus routes plying EDSA. The best bit of news: it looks like it’ll be permanent.

When Mazda Philippines launched its Build Your Personal MX-5 program, they did so to coincide with the global launch of the 2021 MX-5. At the time, the carmaker could only give a price range with the final price dictated by the exact combination of exterior color, interior trim, transmission, and if you’re opting for the soft top, the canvas top color.

San Miguel Corporation has unveiled major rail and road network projects it will incorporate into its P 740 billion airport project in Bulacan to provide seamless travel around the country and help decongest EDSA.

2020 has been tough. The pandemic has definitely screwed everyone over—mobility is limited and business is bad. Looking back, there’s not much to like about this year perhaps save for this: the arrival of the Nissan 370Z. The “Z34,” as it’s known among enthusiast is a decade old, sure; but it’s time to erase all those preconceived notions about this pre-teen-aged sportscar. It’s a bright spot in an otherwise dreary year for anything four-wheeled.

The World's Most Efficient Engine Comes from BYD

Known as a leader in China’s New Energy Vehicle (NEV) segment, BYD is taking things a step further with the announcement of a high-efficiency version of its 1.5-liter “Xiaoyun” engine.

Michelin has launched the e.Primacy, the first tire in the world to be carbon neutral at the point of purchase.

It is the most extreme crash test ever executed by Volvo Cars, and a crucial one. Extrication specialists often use cars crashed at the Volvo Cars Safety Centre to hone their life-saving skills.

Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) announces a spectacular 232 percent increase in Montero Sport sales for the month of October compared to September.

Rain or Shine, the Subaru Forester is One Safe Bet

Motor Image Pilipinas, the exclusive distributor of Subaru vehicles in the Philippines is imbibing the holiday spirit as early as November with savings of at least P 150,000 on a 2020 Forester. Customers get to enjoy the gift of safer drives, plus a special deal which is only available until November 30, 2020 at all authorized Subaru showrooms nationwide.

Watch Honda Tease the All-New 2022 Civic

Mark your calendars: the global debut of the all-new, eleventh-generation Honda Civic is set for November 17.

Toyota Gazoo Racing will be competing at the 2021 Dakar Rally with four crews, all using the new Hilux. A fixture at the Dakar since 2012, this year’s team consisting of highly experienced specialists and relative newcomers will give them the best chance to win the overall crown.

Bermaz Auto Philippines, the exclusive distributor of Mazda vehicles in the country is ending 2020 with their biggest deals yet. With the “Sayonara 2020” promo, get up to P 300,000 cash savings on a brand-new Mazda—a perfect way to start the Christmas season, or perhaps an even better way to start the New Year.

Waze, the community-based traffic and navigation app has announced a new feature that will provide alerts to users approaching a railroad crossing. As they are seeing Waze users making a return to the road following COVID-19-related community quarantine measures, this unique feature will help put drivers’ safety first by highlighting the potential risks associated with driving over railroad crossings.

Caltex, marketed by Chevron Philippines Inc. (CPI), brings out the Christmas cheer to Filipinos nationwide with its Fuel for Fuel promo starting today. Motorists can collect e-stamps and redeem free fuel to help them get back on the road this holiday season.

SeaOil Brings Back Lifetime Free Gas Promo

SeaOil Philippines is bringing back the first-of-its-kind “Lifetime Free Gas Promo” that awards a lifetime supply of SeaOil fuels to the grand winners.

Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI) honored Hyundai Trucks and Buses Alabang and Hyundai Trucks and Buses Commonwealth for excellence in Sales and After Sales Operations, respectively, at HARI’s annual Commercial Vehicle (CV) Dealer Awards. The two stood out from among HARI’s 14-strong CV dealership network for excellence in the two key areas of the business.

Just a week after its global debut in Thailand, the refreshed Ford Everest has made its way to other markets. The next recipient is Australia, where the new mesh grille is now standard on what they officially call the, and we’re not making this up, the 2021.25 Ford Everest.

In its centenary year, Mazda brought its CX-30 compact crossover in a challenging 836-kilometer drive across Eastern Kazakhstan to the border of China, taking in sections of the legendary Silk Road as well as the barren beauty of remote central Asia.

The future of Philippine mobility is here with Changan. The characters “Chang” and “An” put together mean “Lasting Safety.” This is what the country’s newest automotive player, Changan, offers the Filipino public.

Honda will be the first carmaker in the world to mass-produce a Level 3 self-driving car. This will allow drivers to let their vehicle navigate congested expressway traffic without any steering or pedal input.

Suzuki S-Presso Scores Zero at Crash Safety Test

The Indian-made Suzuki S-Presso has scored a zero-star crash safety rating at the Global NCAP. It’s similar to the model available in the Philippines except the variant tested by the safety agency is equipped only with a driver’s airbag (the local S-Presso GL has two).

The people behind Hyundai in the Philippines is bringing in a new brand: Changan. The first-ever Changan distributorship in the entire ASEAN region, the newly formed Changan Motor Philippines, Inc. (CMPI) will be responsible for Changan’s passenger vehicle range, while Berjaya Auto Asia will now concentrate on Kaicene, Changan’s commercial vehicle brand.

How’s this for the Power to Surprise? The all-new 2021 Kia Sorento bagged the Golden Steering Wheel 2020 (Das Goldene Lenkrad 2020) awarded by German publication Auto Bild and Bild am Sonntag.

Hyundai will be continuing its sustained product blitz come 2021 to 2022 with new SUVs as well as N performance models. This was revealed by the Korean automaker ahead of the U.S. market reveal for their all-new 2022 Tucson.

“quattro” means “Audi,” and “Audi” often means “quattro.” This leading four-wheel drive technology has been a cornerstone of the brand for 40 years now—the original Audi Quattro model debuted at the Geneva Motor Show in 1980. Since then until September this year, Audi has produced 10,947,790 cars equipped with quattro all-wheel drive systems. At present, every Audi model line, except the compact A1, is available with cars that transfer horsepower to the road through all four wheels.

With stormy days ahead, Chery Auto Philippines reminds you that crossovers provide an extra layer of protection against unexpected obstacles that Mother Nature might throw; obstacles that might otherwise stop a regular passenger car dead in its tracks.

As adoption and curiosity for electric vehicles continue to boom, Nissan takes a look at how far the Leaf, and the world of electrified driving has evolved over the past decade.

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