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December 20, 2020

For P 3.4-million, the MINI Convertible Sidewalk Edition is One Extroverted Droptop

Mini Philippines is capping off 2020 with the introduction of the Mini Convertible Sidewalk Edition—a more extroverted version of its open-top Cooper S.

Toyota Motor Corporation may be starting to embrace full electric vehicles—including one rumored to run on solid-state batteries as a joint-venture with Subaru, its president, Akio Toyoda warned about the “excessive hype” surrounding them.

The holiday season doesn't keep Kia Philippines from growing. While December should be about relaxing and keeping still, the local distributor is till aggressively expanding in Metro Manila again with the opening of the Kia BGC showroom in Taguig.

Volkswagen Philippines is hoping to re-energize its line-up this 2021 with the preview of their first model of the year: the 2021 Santana. Showed via a set of teasers (see below), the German automaker says their sub-compact sedan will come with “more features for customers to enjoy.”

Nissan PH Recalls 2017-2018 X-Trails Due to "Phantom Braking"

Selected units of 2017-2018 Nissan X-Trail compact SUVs are being recalled due to a fault with one of its Advanced Driver Assist features.

Toyota Motor Philippines is announcing a recall for selected 2018 Hilux models surrounding its brake system.

The Mercedes-Benz V-Class continues to set the standards in the luxury MPV segment with its design, value appeal, comfort as well as safety and assistance systems. Aside from its special pricing—up to P 400,000 off thanks to the Yuletide Deals promo, here are 5 undeniable reasons to love the Mercedes-Benz V-Class.

Suzuki Philippines Incorporated joins the first-ever virtual motor show as a beacon of their commitment to stay within reach of their patrons. During the previous months, different industries were affected by the pandemic, but for the automotive industry, companies like Suzuki proved that there is no slowing down among the industry players.

Dream Nissan vehicles are now within reach with more savings and discounts on select vehicles from the Nissan “Safer Drives and Deals Promo,” extended until December 31, 2020, available in all authorized Nissan dealerships nationwide.

As the flagship of the Mercedes-Benz range, the S-Class boasts an impressive level of luxury, state-of-the-art technology, high level of comfort and ground-breaking safety systems. It embodies the automotive essence of a lifestyle characterized by the highest possible standards of mobility and individuality.

Sojitz G Auto Philippines (SGAP) has inaugurated two more outlets to cap off the year with Geely Lipa, Batangas and Geely Zamboanga. The completion of Lipa and Zamboanga outlets has further widened the reach of Geely, following the rise of the other showrooms such as Geely North Edsa, Geely Quezon Avenue, and Geely Cagayan de Oro, with more outlets opening soon.

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.

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:

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