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January 6, 2021

The 400-Horsepower 2021 Audi RS 3 has Arrived


The 400 horsepower Audi RS 3 sedan is now in the Philippines. Along with the RS Q8 SUV and RS 6 Avant, the RS 3 spearheads the arrival of the Audi Sport brand in the country. As the high-performance division of Audi, it develops all the RS models. 

January 5, 2021

Here's Your List of Autosweep's 156 Installation Sites; SMC Tollways to Go 100 Percent Cashless on January 11


San Miguel Corporation (SMC) has reached its target 156 RFID stations last December 29, following through on an earlier commitment to open more Autosweep RFID installation stations in more locations before the end of December—particularly in “offsite” areas away from its southern expressways to reach more motorists.

Honda Cars PH Offering Discounts Up to P250k This January


Honda Cars Philippines is extending its holiday promotion to the end of January 2021. This gives would-be buyers cash discounts of up to P 250,000 or all-in downpayment as low as P 29,000.

Vehicle Importers Against DTI's Safeguard Tariff


The Association of Vehicle Importers and Distributors or AVID is the first industry group to release an official statement against the DTI’s plan to impose a safeguard tariff on imported passenger cars and light commercial vehicles.

Here's How Toyota Motor PH's Balloon Payment Plus Works


Conventional thinking suggests that having a brand new car is usually preceded by a momentous milestone in someone’s life. True, nothing can mark a special occasion in your life quite like a fresh-out-of-the-showroom-floor vehicle. But, what if there is a way to get a brand-new car without all that proverbial fanfare?

Miss Universe Philippines is Now an MG Owner


The first-ever Miss Universe Philippines 2020, Rabiya Mateo, enters 2021 an official MG owner.

Mitsubishi PH is Giving Up 25 Percent Discount on Parts for Out of Warranty Vehicles


Even out of warranty vehicles get perks over at Mitsubishi with their big aftersales discount promo.

The Mazda CX-8 Gets New Stuff This 2021


Mazda is giving its three-row mid-sized SUV, the CX-8 the very same updates first seen in the CX-5. Now available in Japan, the refreshed 2021 CX-5 adds further refinements to its design and has added convenience features too.

January 4, 2021

DTI to Slap "Safeguard Tariff" on Imported Cars, Light Commercial Vehicles


Despite Philippine automakers being vehemently against it, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is moving ahead to slap “safeguard tariffs” on all imported passenger cars and light commercial vehicles, including pickup trucks.

Review: 2021 Honda City 1.5 S CVT


Honda has always pushed its City sub-compact sedan towards advancement. Throughout the nameplate’s history, there were hits and misses, but it was never afraid to experiment. Be it through its design or technology, it was always ahead of the curve, as far as its rivals are concerned.

LEGO Launches Ferrari 488 GTE Technic Set for P11k


It didn’t make it for Christmas, but supercar and endurance racing fans will love LEGO’s newest Technic set: the Ferrari 488 GTE AF Corse #51.

The MG ZS Scores Five Stars in ASEAN NCAP Safety Test


MG’s best-selling sub-compact SUV, the ZS managed to score a perfect 5-star ASEAN NCAP safety rating.

Despite Strong Global Showing, Toyota Sales in Philippines Remain Weak


Despite the continued economic challenges brought upon by COVID-19, Toyota Motor Corporation has managed to grow its sales by 1.8 percent last November. Their continued recovery was driven primarily by two key markets—China and Japan. 

January 3, 2021

Yes, the Hyundai Kona Still Comes with a P 205,000 Discount


Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. is extending its big cash discount offer on its best-selling passenger cars up until January 15, 2021.

Honda to Pull Out of a Major European Market


Honda is continuing its global restructure with reports pointing that it will pull out of another major market in 2022. Reports say the automaker will stop supplying new cars to the Russian market by then.

Is It End of the Road for the Ford EcoSport?


Citing “fundamental changes global economic and business conditions,” Ford and Mahindra will not push through with their planned joint venture.

December 29, 2020

Ford's Made Improvements to the 2.0-liter Turbodiesel Engine, 10-Speed AT


While the mildly refreshed Everest and Ranger grabbed all the headlines, Ford says they’ve also made running changes to its 2.0-liter diesel engine, and they’re now offering an unprecedented warranty program (if you’re in Thailand) to back it up.

Geely Welcomes ANC Group of Companies with Cavite Showroom Opening


Few days before welcoming 2021, Geely Philippines is opening its doors in Imus, Cavite. Geely Imus is managed by Sojitz G Auto Philippines’ dealer partner, ANC Group of Companies.

December 28, 2020

Skyway Stage 3 Open to Motorists Starting December 29, 2020


San Miguel Corporation promised, and they delivered. Despite delays due to rains and a collapsing girder, the Skyway Stage 3 will be partially open to the public starting Tuesday, December 29, 2020.

December 27, 2020

Top 5 Picks for 2020


With pandemic-related community quarantine measures in place since March, one would think that choices for this year’s Top 5 Picks would be slim. Thankfully, that’s not the case. All in all, we managed to test 41 vehicles this year. While this number is slightly down from 2019’s 50, it’s still a sizeable number given we need to trim down the list to just five.