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December 10, 2020

At P999k, the Changan CS35Plus is One Feature-Packed Sub-Compact SUV (w/ Brochure)

Changan Motor Philippines Inc. has launched a sub-compact SUV that is engineered to keep you connected when it comes to style and adventure: Changan CS35 Plus.

The award-winning New Land Rover Defender has earned another five-star review, this time from the safety experts at Euro NCAP. Land Rover’s most capable and durable model ever has been awarded the maximum five-star rating in the latest round of test results.

A fresh automotive retail experience is ready to welcome customers as the Laus Auto Group, the flagship arm of Pampanga-based conglomerate Laus Group of Companies, unveils the upgraded showroom and new services of its Carworld Pampanga dealership.

The Covenant Car Company, Inc. (TCCCI), the exclusive importer and distributor of Chevrolet automobiles and parts in the Philippines, offers big and exclusive deals on select Chevrolet models with its “Drive Bolder with Chevrolet” Sales Promo this December.

With over 2,500 examples running across various circuits globally, the Mazda MX-5 is the most raced car in the world. With that in mind, it just makes sense to come up with a track-focused variant. And in the case of Mazda Australia, it also got a Porsche-like model name too. Meet the 2021 Mazda MX-5 GT RS.

After acing its ASEAN NCAP and Australasian NCAP (ANCAP) test, the Isuzu D-Max can boast of yet another perfect safety rating, this time awarded by the Euro NCAP. Scoring a perfect 5-star rating at one of the most stringent safety tests in the world underscores the breadth of engineering that went into designing the all-new D-Max.

Kia Understands Buyers Want a Tougher-Looking SUV, So They Made These Special Edition Sorentos

Since the arrival of Seltos and Telluride, Kia is starting to understand that people want their SUVs a bit more robust and rugged. As the next step in this capability-focused product strategy, they wasted no time in giving their all-new 2021 Sorento a trail-ready makeover not yet seen from the brand.

The arrival of the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV was a long time coming. Announced and even publicly previewed as far back as 2016, things only came to showroom fruition when it was finally launched this year. In the four years since, a lot has happened, including the arrival of other PHEVs as well as full EVs. With that in mind, where does the world’s best-selling plug-in hybrid fit in the local market?

The next chapter in Hoonigan’s Gymkhana video franchise is out. This time, we see rallycross star Travis Pastrana take over the series from creator and rival Ken Block with his one-off 862-horsepower Subaru WRX STI built exclusively for the film.

Nissan in the Philippines ignites the Christmas spirit in Metro Manila with the Nissan Leaf by lighting up Ortigas Center’s giant Christmas tree to demonstrate the V2X technology from the world’s first mass-produced electric vehicle. This is sort of a follow-up to something Nissan did in Europe last year.

3 Things You Should Know Before Getting That Replacement Tire

Getting new tires for your car can be daunting with lots to choose from in the showroom. Worry not because we’ve created a guide for which tire you should get depending on your auto and lifestyle.

Riding high from the Levorg’s win as the 2020-2021 Japan Car of the Year, Subaru CEO Tomomi Nakamura says there is more to come from the all-wheel drive specialist.

Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) recently awarded one brand-new Honda City 1.5 S CVT to the Lazada 11.11 grand raffle winner, Mr. Rich An Cruz at Honda Cars Quezon City (HCQC).

Every year, the Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC), dresses up the LRT-1 trains to spread the holiday cheer for its passengers. This time, however, the holiday themed train is having a special focus in light of the extraordinary situation the country experienced with the COVID-19 pandemic.

After flying off the showroom floor for a couple of months, Lexus Philippines has announced that stocks of its ultra-luxury MPV, the Lexus LM have stabilized for both the 7-seater and 4-seater models.

The current tagline of the MG 5 sedan is “Big In Features, Big in Comfort,” but after an impressive showing at the 2020 Bonifacio 8-Hour Endurance Challenge at the Clark International Speedway, it might need to include “Big in Performance” as well.

JAC PH Set to Introduce The Fully-Loaded, Sub-Million Peso T8 Pickup Truck on December 13

JAC, distributed exclusively in the Philippines by Triesenburg Auto Corporation (TAC), is adding a second pickup truck to its portfolio with the launch of its T8 pickup truck.

The 2021 Subaru Levorg is the 2020-2021 Japan Car of the Year. The sports tourer managed to best 33 eligible entries (check out the Top 10 finalists here) to take the top prize.

With the current shift in the way Filipinos drive and live due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the need for safe, smart, and sustainable mobility solutions is greater than ever. Nissan continued to drive the conversation on electric vehicle (EV) adoption with educational information, as the brand prepares for the arrival of the Nissan Leaf in the Philippines.

Suzuki Philippines Inc. (SPH) is happy to announce that the DEALightful Wheels Raffle Promo is now back to choose its third batch of 10 winners to receive a brand-new Suzuki Skydrive 125 Fi! What are you waiting for? This is the chance to test your luck and begin the new year with a DEALightful new motorcycle for free!

With the pandemic and the resulting community quarantine measures in place, The Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) is taking a detour to the virtual realm with their first-ever all-online event happening this December 16 to 20, 2020.

With Chevrolet Philippines confirming the arrival of its big boys—the all-new 2021 Tahoe and Suburban next year—there’s one feature we certainly hope they’ll bring in: the diesel engine. Why? Well, it’s just bagged the title of being the most fuel-efficient full-sized SUV.

CST Introduces Highway Moto Street Tire

Cheng Shin Tire (CST), the largest manufacturer of motorcycle tires in the world, launches its newest tire to end the year: the CM619. The CM619, a motorycle street tire, features a tread design and composition perfect for moto street bike riders who primarily drive on an urban road network but occasionally take on high speed touring.

Exactly a year after the two parties formally held the groundbreaking ceremonies in December 2019, Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) and One Maharlika Motor Sales and Services Corporation signed the contract launching the newly built Isuzu La Union dealership.

In a bid to uphold the high-quality standards set by Geely for its customers globally, the Chinese automaker makes sure that all of its models embody uncompromised safety and technology. As proof, just take a look at the Azkarra, and its performance at the China New Car Assessment Program (C-NCAP).

Befitting their first anniversary under United Asia Auto Group, Inc. (UAAGI), Chery Auto is teasing its first new SUV offering for 2021: the Tiggo 7 Pro (check out the teaser photo below).

Ford PH has Sold More than 10,000 Ranger Raptors

Ford Philippines is marking its 10,000th Ranger Raptor customer milestone this month, two years since the launch of its performance pick-up truck in the country, signifying its strong foothold in the local pick-up truck segment.

Amidst the clamor for affordable personal mobility, Honda Cars Philippines noted a shift in consumer demand for their automobiles this year.

Honda Cars Philippines is getting into the Christmas spirit with its Feel the Magic this Holiday Season promo. Selected models and variants get cash discounts and other special offers until December 31, 2020.

Owning a SsangYong is now easier than ever with cash discounts and zero downpayment schemes until the end of December.

To round up the year, Kia Philippines continues to share the gift of mobility as they dish exciting offers and deals to celebrate the Christmas month. For December, the Soluto, Seltos, and the K2500 spearhead the attractive offers to last until the end of the month.

Lamborghini celebrates the 30th Anniversary of the Diablo this year, one of the most iconic models in the history of super sports cars, and originally on the market from January 1990.

There are now more reasons to celebrate the month of December as Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation upgrades its Mitsubishi Christmas Dream Car Promo. Customers can now avail of free two months amortization for the Mitsubishi Xpander and Mirage G4 on top of its low down payment plan.

A few weeks back, when I got a sneak peek at the BT-50 Pangolin, I had quite an experience heading back from what was just an hour-long shoot. Just as I reached the entrance of the South Luzon Expressway, I got wind that a girder fell off the Skyway, causing a monstrous jam. By the time I hit the Carmona area, it was already stop-and-go traffic. The result was a six-hour drive—four and a half on the expressway, and one and a half on EDSA just to get back home. It was, not just a test of bladder control (zero pee breaks, ye all), but of bodily endurance as well. It’s also times like this when I realized that all Mazda’s talk about Jinba-Ittai and Skyactiv-Vehicle Architecture talk is real. Believe the hype.

Jeep and Lego revealed its newest Lego Technic model—the Wrangler Rubicon. Designed to emulate the iconic look, design, and off-road capabilities of the actual vehicle, this first-ever Lego model of a Jeep SUV is ready to face any epic bookshelf or desktop adventure.

The 2021 Mazda CX-5 Diesel Now Has 200 Horsepower

Last August, Mazda updated its CX-5 for the North American market. The refresh primarily centers around its infotainment system with the compact SUV now benefitting from the second-generation Mazda Connect (also seen in the CX-30 and Mazda3). Now, Japan gets the very same updates but adds powertrain improvements to the mix as well.

Mazda may be replacing its Mazda2 sub-compact car with one based off the European Toyota Yaris in a bid to meet Europe’s increasingly strict emissions regulations.

Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation takes its ongoing commitment to elevate customer satisfaction to new heights as it launches a new service scheduling mobile application.

Buy a Subaru This December, Get a Free Limited Edition STI Watch

Motor Image Pilipinas, Inc., the exclusive distributor of Subaru vehicles in the Philippines is revving up for the holiday season by offering a limited-edition STI x Citizen sports chronograph for every new vehicle purchase.

Carousell (formerly OLX), one of the world’s largest and fastest growing online classifieds, is holding the “Christmas OverDRIVE”, a holiday campaign gathering the best vehicles, automobiles, parts, and accessories deals online.

Hyundai Motor Group, the parent company of Hyundai and Kia has shown off its all-new dedicated battery electric vehicle (BEV) platform called the Electric-Global Modular Platform or E-GMP. Serving as the core technology of Hyundai and Kia’s next-generation electric vehicle line-up, it will be used for the first time in the upcoming 2021 Ioniq 5.

Groupe PSA has awarded the sole distributorship of its Peugeot, Citroen, and DS brands in Malaysia to Berjaya Auto Alliance Sdn Bhd (“BAASB”)—a joint-venture between Berjaya Corporation Berhad and Bermaz Auto Berhad. This is after current distributor, the Naza Group has opted to give it up as part of a business transformation plan.

Heralded among commercial vehicles, and living up to its campaign of “Empowering Your Business,” Foton Motor Philippines, Inc. (FMPI) has been strengthening the mobility for a wide number of private companies from various businesses. Providing strong engines mated with tough chassis and bodies, Foton offers maximum value in mobility investments, as logistics company Asian Ventures General Services Inc. has witnessed.

Lalamove and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) signed a Memorandum of Agreement to strengthen the coordination against drug proliferation in the country.

Honda’s first battery electric vehicle for Europe, the Honda e, has been named ‘German Car of the Year 2021’ in the country’s prestigious annual Car of the Year Awards, becoming the first vehicle from a Japanese brand to do so. The car also won in the ‘New Energy’ category.

When Minnesota-based couple Jerry and Janice Huot looked for a fuel-efficient replacement to their Cadillac, they ended up getting a then-brand-new 2014 Mirage. Today, they’ve driven “Purple Won”—the name of their hatchback over 414,000 miles (666,268 kilometers).

San Miguel Corporation reported that traffic along its expressways and toll plazas was generally smooth on the first morning of implementation of government’s mandate for 100 percent cashless toll collection.

Mercedes-Benz PH's Yuletide Deals Cuts Prices as Much as P 2M

Mercedes-Benz is set to end the year on a high note. The brand welcomes December with its Yuletide Deals to help you get the best gift for yourself and for your loved ones. Head to any Mercedes-Benz showroom and check attractive offers available until December 31 only.

Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC), the country’s leading manufacturer and distributor of brand-new trucks, continues its efforts to support the government’s Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP) to bring safer, more efficient, more convenient, and more environmentally sustainable transport systems to the Filipinos.

Early this year, Peugeot introduced the Landtrek, a pickup truck engineered by the French automaker’s Chinese JV partner, Changan. With neither brand a household name in the pickup truck segment, Peugeot decided to take the Landtrek on a grueling 26,000-kilometer journey to test its strengths and capabilities.

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