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December 15, 2020

Brembo Celebrates 500 Motorsport Titles

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.

Win Prizes When You Snap These Zebra-Striped Foresters

Keep your eyes peeled, because spotting these zebra-striped Subaru Foresters can win you premium Subaru items this December.

Geely Azkarra: One Million Sold and Counting

The Geely Azkarra (Bo Yue in China) was nicknamed, “The Most Beautiful SUV” by the Chinese media and consumers alike when it was first launched in 2016. Four years later, this love affair has now grown to a million owners and counting with the Azkarra sold in over 17 countries across the world including Russia, Eastern Europe, South America, Africa, and Southeast Asia.

When Mazda chose the Philippines to globally launch the 2021 MX-5, one of the key updates was the availability of a new color: Deep Crystal Blue. At the time, Mazda Philippines could only provide two photos of this new blue color. As other markets start getting it though, we now see how it looks like outside of a studio setting.

Foton Motor Philippines is giving businesses another big surprise, especially those looking for great value trucks.

The next-generation Mitsubishi Outlander will debut in February 2021—that was just confirmed by the Japanese automaker as they also revealed the very first official sneak peek.

Subaru PH to Launch 6 New Models in Next 18 Months

The pandemic and the resulting economic slowdown forced Motor Image Pilipinas, the exclusive distributor of Subaru vehicles in the country to scuttle their plans this year. As a result, they’ve had to delay several of their much-awaited vehicle launches, opting instead to launch them in 2021.

San Miguel Corporation President and Chief Operating Officer Ramon S. Ang (RSA) released an open letter regarding motorist concerns surrounding the Autosweep RFID system. Here it is in full:

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.

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