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December 18, 2020

DOTr Backtracks on Cashless Policy, Brings Back Cash Booths at Expressways

After another messy implementation (remember ADDA?), the Department of Transportation (DOTr) is backtracking on their 100 percent cashless policy at expressways. The government agency has now said that cash booths will make a comeback, and a no penalty policy will be implemented at tollways.

Two years after it announced the first-ever classic car parts re-supply program for its MX-5, Mazda is giving yet another beloved vehicle the same treatment: the second- and third-generation RX-7.

Chery Auto PH Holds Public Preview of the Tiggo 7 Pro at MIAS Wired

If our first impressions aren’t enough, you can also take a sneak peek at Chery’s upcoming compact crossover—the Tiggo 7 Pro at MIAS Wired.

The holiday season is fast approaching, and people are now drawing up plans for a road trip during the long break. Aside from keeping safety protocols in check, there is a need to assess your vehicle’s condition before you go on a long drive for your and your family’s safety.

With the pandemic and the resulting community quarantine measures, the most anticipated annual motoring event in the country, the Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) has shifted gears by mounting its ever digital edition, MIAS Wired.

Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation and its 55-strong dealer network are extending substantial discounts on parts needed to get flood-damaged Mitsubishi vehicles back on the roads again.

Typically, when a car manufacturer lends out a test drive unit, they’d make sure it’s speced either as a top-, or at the very least, a mid-trim variant. With plenty of bells and whistles, it can easily distract the casual journo from tiny flaws which would be more evident if it were bare. With that, it was ballsy for MG to send over this—the MG 5 Core M/T—the entry-level variant of its most affordable car in the market. At P 658,888, can this fleet-friendly, med-rep welcoming sedan pass muster?

In 1970, the term “minivan” had yet to be coined, SUVs were primarily used by outdoor surveyors, and a new kind of supercar emerged wearing the unfamiliar badging “GT-R” in Japan. And future car designer Jaebum “JB” Choi was still decades away from being born in Seoul, South Korea. A lot can change in 50 years.

Geely Talks About Diesels, Electrification, and High-Performance Engines

Geely will not be developing a diesel engine. This news comes straight from Dr. Håkan Sandquist, Director of Powertrain Strategy at CEVT (China Euro Vehicle Technology AB), an innovation center owned by Zhejiang Geely Holding Group. CEVT is responsible for much of the modular development seen in Volvo and Geely cars such as powertrain and platform.

With more supplies of its Autosweep RFID stickers coming in the next two days, San Miguel Corporation, the operator of South Luzon Expressway (SLEX), Southern Tagalog Arterial Road (STAR), Skyway, NAIA Expressway, and the Tarlac-Pangasinan-La Union Expressway (TPLEX), is targeting to operate a total of 156 RFID installation stations by the end of December to make it easier for more motorists to migrate to the government-mandated electronic toll collection system.

The holiday season is the perfect time to treat yourself and your loved ones to your heart’s desires. And if you’ve always wanted that Lexus in your garage, Christmas is the time to finally make that dream come true. In the spirit of Christmas, Lexus has crafted these flexible payment schemes to make owning a Lexus so much easier.

Subaru may not be launching anything new at the country’s first-ever virtual motor show, MIAS Wired, but they are sweetening the deal with additional offers for all reservations done during the event.

Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. has confirmed that it will be bringing in four all-new models in 2021. Previewed as a shadowy silhouette at MIAS Wired, these are the all-new Tucson and Starex, as well as the facelifted Santa Fe and Kona.

Petron is Future-Proofing Its Fuels

Petron is future-proofing both its gasoline and diesel fuels in light of powertrain technology advancements.

In a disclosure made to the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE), publicly-listed and the largest oil player in the country, Petron Corporation has just confirmed that it will shutdown its Bataan refinery plant by January 2021.

Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) officially re-opens Honda Cars Fairview (HCFR), its 37th dealership in the country last December 11, 2020.

The bonkers Toyota GR Yaris is coming to ASEAN, and the first market to receive it is Thailand. After showing it off at the Thailand International Motor Expo, Toyota Motor Thailand has just opened the order books for its rally car for the road with customer deliveries starting there by 2021.

2020 has been a year no one saw coming. COVID-19 has wrought economic, political and emotional chaos, testing the limits of individuals, families, healthcare systems and whole sectors of societies. Yet as Ford released their annual Further with Ford Trends Report, the global pandemic also reveals some interesting insights.

Brembo, the leader in high performance braking systems, confirms its technological supremacy through motorsports with 500 world titles. The number, which combines both two- and four-wheel competition and wholly-owned subsidiary AP Racing, spans 45 years.

Last year as part of its new global electrification strategy, Lexus debuted the LF-30 concept car at the Tokyo Motor Show. Today, as a continuation of their “Lexus Electrified” strategy, they have revealed their next step with the DIRECT4 electric drive control.

Test driving a vehicle is an essential step before making that confident decision to purchase an automobile. However, present circumstances may make an actual visit to the car dealership difficult. That is why Maxus Philippines has now made the experience of test driving that Maxus vehicle you’ve been eyeing on much easier, safer, and more secure. It’s as easy and convenient as literally having the test drive unit delivered straight to your home.

Toyota Motor Philippines is declaring today until December 21, 2020 as Car Maintenance Week. With that, get huge discounts at all Toyota dealers and service centers nationwide.

Two years ago, Motor Image Pilipinas announced an ambitious plan to expand its network of authorized dealerships from the current count of 17 to 34 within the next two years. Putting that into perspective, it will be close to double segment rival Mazda’s 20, and closer to Honda Cars’s footprint of, at the time, 37 dealerships (it now currently stands at 35).

Rule the Road Starting at Just P838k with the All-New 2021 Honda City

Rule the new year with the All-New 2021 Honda City. Re-affirming Honda’s commitment of leading the advancement of mobility and enabling people around the world to improve their daily lives, Honda’s latest generation sub-compact sedan brings smart style, outstanding interior space, and of course, an unbeatable value-for-money package.

Petron Corporation is celebrating the Christmas season with its 12 Days of Christmas promo, as a grand gesture to show its appreciation for its loyal customers. For the 12 days leading up to Christmas Day, there will be daily promotional offers with 12 major prizes at stake for lucky Petron loyalty card holders.

With all the problems surrounding the Easytrip RFID, both the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Toll Regulatory Board (TRB) stepped in on behalf of the motoring public.

The 2021 JAC T8 is a Feature-Packed Pickup Truck for Just P 928k (w/ Specs)

Trisenburg Auto Corporation, the exclusive distributor of JAC vehicles in the Philippines is officially adding a second pickup truck to its line-up: the 2021 T8. Billed as “the full-featured truck for the price of an entry-level variant,” the T8 tops out at just P 998,000.

Under the United Asia Auto Group, Inc., Chery Auto just celebrated its first anniversary in the Philippines. In just 365 days, the carmaker has managed to cement themselves as the “Rookie of the Year,” launching five models (including a full EV), offering a remarkable one-million-kilometer powertrain warranty, and opening 15 dealerships. As 2021 approaches, they’re now shifting gears. From brand-building, they’re now serious about competing on the mainstage. The one leading the charge? The 2021 Chery Tiggo 7 Pro.

The automotive industry is one of the deeply affected industries amid the ongoing global pandemic, but has managed to remain resilient. In line with the new normal, there’s been a rise in alternative sales efforts such as virtual showrooms, and remote financial consultations for automobile purchases. With that in mind, the biggest annual motoring event has pivoted to cyberspace as well.

SMC Asia Car Distributors Corp., the official distributor of BMW automobiles and motorcycles in the Philippines caps off 2020 by launching the first-ever BMW R 18 motorcycle. As the German brand’s first foray into the world of cruiser bikes, the R 18 focuses back onto the motorcycle essentials: purist, no-frills technology, and a boxer engine at the epicenter of riding pleasure.

Holidays have never been so special and exciting with hard to resist year-end car deals! Through the partnership with BPI Family Savings Bank’s Exclusive Partner Offer (EPO) promo, Geely is closing out the year with great savings and very affordable financing plans under BPI Family Bank’s EPO Step Up PayPlan and exciting freebies.

When it comes to Christmas, Filipinos do it best: from putting up the parol or belen to attending Misa de Gallo, from indulging in puto bumbong to taking the family on a spin to see the Yuletide décor adorning the streets and buildings. It’s a season replete with tradition.

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December 18, 2020

DOTr Backtracks on Cashless Policy, Brings Back Cash Booths at Expressways

The RX-7 Now Benefits from Mazda's Classic Car Parts Program

December 17, 2020

Chery Auto PH Holds Public Preview of the Tiggo 7 Pro at MIAS Wired

4 Reasons Why You Should Bring Your Ford To a Authorized Dealership for a Check

MIAS Wired is Now Live

Misubishi PH Extends Support for Flood-Affected Vehicles

Review: 2020 MG 5 Core MT

Could This Be How the Nissan GT-R Looks Like in 2050?

December 16, 2020

Geely Talks About Diesels, Electrification, and High-Performance Engines

SMC on Track to Add RFID Installation Stations Outside Tollways by End of December

Lexus PH Now Offers Two Years Free PMS on 2020 Models

Reserve a Subaru XV or Forester During MIAS Wired and Get Free Service Vouchers

Hyundai PH to Launch 4 New Models in 2021

December 15, 2020

Petron is Future-Proofing Its Fuels

Petron to Close Bataan Refinery

Honda Re-Opens Fairview Dealership

Toyota's Bonkers 261-Horsepower GR Yaris Heads to ASEAN

Ford Finds That 1 Out of 4 Adults Use Their Car as Means to Relax Amidst the Pandemic

Brembo Celebrates 500 Motorsport Titles

Lexus Previews New Electric Drive System Called DIRECT4

Maxus PH Now Offers At Home Test Drives

It's All About Service Discounts with Toyota Motor PH's Car Maintenance Week

Subaru PH to Freeze Dealer Expansion Plans But Expect Sales to Triple in 2021

December 14, 2020

Rule the Road Starting at Just P838k with the All-New 2021 Honda City

12 Days, 12 Different Raffle Prizes for Petron Loyalty Card Holders

DOTr, TRB Just Did the NLEX, Easytrip’s Job for Them

December 13, 2020

The 2021 JAC T8 is a Feature-Packed Pickup Truck for Just P 928k (w/ Specs)

First Impressions: 2021 Chery Tiggo 7 Pro

The MIAS Wired is Happening This Week!

For P 1.955M, the BMW R 18 is a Rock-and-Roll Cruiser (w/ Specs)

Get Exclusive Perks on Geelys This Month Thanks to BPI Family Savings Bank

Save Up to P290k on a Hyundai Grand Starex This December