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January 6, 2021

It's Official: This is Kia's New Logo and Tagline


After being leaked through the South Korean patent office, Kia has officially revealed its new corporate logo and brand slogan—a signal that they want to become a leader in the future mobility industry.

Skyway Stage 3 to Temporarily Close Evenings of January 8 to 13, 2021


The newly soft-opened Skyway 3 project from Buendia, Makati to North Luzon Expressway will be temporarily closed from 10 PM to 4 AM from January 8 to 13, 2021 to make way for additional work on the elevated expressway, prior to its official opening on January 14 (Note: this article was updated to reflect the new closure dates. Prior to this, SMC announced that the closure would be from January 6 to 7 only).

Selected Subaru Dealerships Now Open for Service Even for Sunday


In a bid to further improve customer service, selected Subaru dealerships will start to accept vehicle for service even on Sundays.

Luxury Cars, Indian, and Malaysian-Made Vehicles Excluded in DTI's Safeguard Tariff


The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has finally released more information surrounding its “safeguard measure” against imported passenger cars and light commercial vehicles. As expected, it will affect mainstream passenger cars. What is surprising is that it will give a free pass to luxury vehicles.

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.