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January 8, 2021

Nissan North EDSA Now Under New Management, Caloocan Soon to Open


Nissan in the Philippines is bringing its product and services closer to more Filipinos nationwide as they announce that Nissan North EDSA is now under new management.

Ford is America's Best-Selling Car Brand Yet Again


Ford has maintained its position as the best-selling car brand in the U.S. for the 11th straight year thanks in huge part to the strong showing of its truck and SUV portfolio. In total, they sold 2.044 million vehicles including the Lincoln luxury brand.

Nutriasia Affiliate Re-Fleets with Isuzu N-Series Trucks


Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC), the country’s leading assembler and distributor of brand-new trucks, turned over N-Series light duty truck to First PGMC Enterprises Inc., an affiliate of Nutriasia Inc. thru Orix Rental Corporation to complete the fleet of 46 units.

GAC Philippines to Launch 7-Seater GN6 MPV in February


GAC Motor is prepping its very own mid-sized MPV fighter with the 2021 GN6. Launching next month, it’s poised to give the likes of the Toyota Innova and Maxus G50 a run for its money.

Get the Mercedes-Benz E-Class for Just P 3.590M This January


“Star” the year right with Mercedes-Benz. The premium automaker is offering discounts as much as P 600,000 on the E-Class and P 400,000 on the V-Class only until the end of January.

Geely is Still the Best-Selling Chinese Brand Globally


Geely Automobile Holdings reports that its in-house brands—Geely and Lynk & Co managed to sell 1,320,217 units in 2020, despite COVID-19-related market shutdowns during the first quarter of the year. This positions Geely as the best-selling Chinese brand for the fourth consecutive year.

January 7, 2021

2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Brings Fight to Ford Expedition, Chevrolet Suburban


Jeep breaks ground in the full-sized SUV segment with the introduction of the all-new 2021 Grand Cherokee L. It is the first-ever three-row version of the Grand Cherokee, and is built from the ground up to give it a refined sense of style and craftsmanship without any detriment to its class-leading off-road capability.

The Hyundai Accent Now Starts at Just P 630k


Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc., the exclusive distributor of Hyundai vehicles in the Philippines want you to join the thousands who already swear by the Accent sub-compact sedan’s performance and fuel efficiency with its enticing price that starts at just P 630,000 for a limited time.

Singer Transforms a 1990 Aircooled Porsche 911 into a High-Speed Rally Machine


Porsche restoration specialist Singer, known for their work on the 911 1989 to 1994 964 chassis, has come up with this unique effort inspired by the golden era of Porsche rallying in the 1980s. And while it was done at the request of one client, they’re opening it up to others as well.

Latest Automotive Trends Report Reveals Cars Are Getting Bigger, Less Fuel Efficient


Thanks to the insatiable appetite for crossovers and SUVs, the average fuel economy of carmakers as a whole dropped in one of the largest markets in the world, the U.S. According to the Environmental Protection Agency or EPA, carmakers as a whole saw their average fuel economy drop to 24.9 mpg or 10.58 km/L, while CO2 emissions went up by 1 percent compared to 2018.

Select BMW Dealerships are Now Autosweep RFID Installation Sites


SMC Asia Car Distributors Corporation, the official distributor of BMW cars and motorbikes in the country, in cooperation with its sister company, SMC Tollways Corporation is transforming selected BMW dealerships into Autosweep RFID installation centers this month.

The Subaru XV and Forester Comes with Two Years of Free PMS This January


Motor Image Pilipinas, the official distributor of Subaru vehicles in the Philippines is giving one additional reason to consider either the Subaru XV or Forester this January with their worry-free ownership package.

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.