January 8, 2021
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.
Filed Under:
Entry-Level MPV,
GAC GN6,
News
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.
Filed Under:
Mercedes-Benz Corporate,
News
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.
Filed Under:
Geely Corporate,
News
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.
Filed Under:
Jeep Grand Cherokee,
Luxury SUV,
News
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.
Filed Under:
Hyundai Accent,
Hyundai Corporate,
News
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.
Filed Under:
Motorsports,
News,
Porsche 911,
Sports Car
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.
Filed Under:
Engines,
Honda Corporate,
News,
Technology
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.
Filed Under:
BMW Corporate,
News,
RFID
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.
Filed Under:
News,
Service,
Subaru Corporate,
Subaru Forester,
Subaru XV
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.
Filed Under:
Kia Corporate,
News
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).
Filed Under:
News,
San Miguel Corporate
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.
Filed Under:
News,
Service,
Subaru Corporate
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.
Filed Under:
DTI,
News,
PHL Auto Industry
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.
Filed Under:
Audi RS3,
Car Launch,
News,
Sports Sedan
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.
Filed Under:
News,
RFID,
San Miguel Corporate
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.
Filed Under:
Honda Corporate,
News
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.
Filed Under:
AVID,
News,
PHL Auto Industry
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?
Filed Under:
News,
Toyota Corporate
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.
Filed Under:
Mitsubishi Corporate,
News,
Service
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.
Filed Under:
Mazda CX-8,
Mid-sized SUV,
News
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.
Filed Under:
DTI,
News,
PHL Auto Industry
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.
Filed Under:
Driver's Seat,
Honda City,
Sub-Compact
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.
Filed Under:
Ferrari 488,
LEGO,
News
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.
Filed Under:
News,
PHL Auto Industry,
Toyota Corporate
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.
Filed Under:
Hyundai Accent,
Hyundai Corporate,
Hyundai Kona,
Hyundai Reina,
Hyundai Starex,
News
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.
Filed Under:
Honda Corporate,
News
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.
Filed Under:
Ford Corporate,
Mahindra Corporate,
News
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.
Filed Under:
Engines,
Ford Corporate,
Ford Everest,
Ford Ranger,
Ford Ranger Raptor,
News
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.
Filed Under:
Dealerships,
Geely Corporate,
News
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.
Filed Under:
News,
San Miguel Corporate,
Traffic
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.
Filed Under:
carguide.ph,
Feature,
Top Picks
Pinoys More Open to Receiving Second-Hand Items Including Cars
Christmas in the Philippines has always been a special time for everyone to come together and share in the festivities of the holiday season. One of those time-honored traditions is gift giving for our families and friends.
Honda to Close Another Assembly Plant
As part of their continued steps to improve their business efficiency, Honda Cars has announced that they are closing yet another assembly plant.
Filed Under:
Honda Civic,
Honda Corporate,
Honda CR-V,
News
For Less Than P800k Toyota Has Come Up with This Cute-Looking EV
Despite its president, Akio Toyoda, questioning a pre-mature shift to EVs, Toyota is pushing ahead with its plans to adopt battery electric vehicle (BEV) technology. Curiously, one of their first Japanese domestic models is this—the Toyota C+ Pod.
Filed Under:
Electric Vehicles (EV),
News,
Toyota Corporate
December 24, 2020
Ford PH Drops BF Goodrich Tires on Newer Ranger Raptors
When the Ford Ranger Raptor made its debut in 2018, one of the key differences it had, performance-wise, compared to the regular Ranger was its trick suspension. Ford Performance certainly worked hard, giving it the ability to go off-road, fast.
Filed Under:
Ford Ranger Raptor,
News,
Pick-Up,
Tires
Mazda Philippines Delivers Christmas Gift for Pangolin Preservation
Just in time for Christmas, the Katala Foundation has received their promised BT-50 3.2-liter 4x4 Pangolin Edition. Their new pickup truck will help support the NGO’s conservation activities for the endemic Palawan Pangolin.
Filed Under:
CSR,
Mazda BT-50,
Mazda Corporate,
News
The 2021 Tokyo Auto Salon is Canceled
In what seemed like a last-minute move, the organizers of the Tokyo Auto Salon have decided to cancel its annual event.
Filed Under:
Events,
News,
Tokyo Auto Salon
December 23, 2020
SMC to Implement Toll Holiday on Christmas, New Year
San Miguel Corporation, through its infrastructure arm, is waiving all toll fees at its expressways for Christmas and New Year.
Filed Under:
News,
San Miguel Corporate
Toyota Motor PH Reveals 2021 Yaris with Prices Starting at P 973k (w/ Specs)
After a series of exciting model launches, Toyota Motor Philippines is wrapping up the year with the introduction of the 2021 Yaris.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
News,
Sub-Compact,
Toyota Yaris
JAC to Double Dealer Footprint
Trisenburg Auto Corporation (TAC), the official distributor of JAC passenger and light commercial vehicles in the Philippines will double its dealer footprint.
Filed Under:
Dealerships,
JAC Corporate,
News
Ssangyong is Bankrupt
South Korea’s fourth largest automaker, Ssangyong Motor has filed for bankruptcy after failing to repay creditors. The move was finalized at a board meeting held by the South Korean SUV specialist.
Filed Under:
News,
SsangYong Corporate
December 22, 2020
Nissan Magnite Debuts in ASEAN with a Starting Price of Just P 707,000
After debuting for the Indian market, Nissan’s promise to go global with its Magnite SUV has been fulfilled. The next market to get their sub-compact SUV? ASEAN. The first market in its sights? Indonesia.
Filed Under:
News,
Nissan Magnite,
Sub-Compact SUV
More Carmakers Back Subaru's EyeSight Tech
Subaru’s advanced driver assist technology, Subaru EyeSight is heading to more carmakers. As Hitachi Automotive Systems, its developer, is now opening it up first to Isuzu (with the mu-X), and now, Suzuki as well. Its broad acceptance is a testament to the technology, to say the least.
Filed Under:
News,
Safety,
Suzuki Corporate,
Technology
SMC's "No Toll Fees" Policy for Front Liners to Continue Indefinitely
Nine months since it implemented a “no toll fees” policy for medical front liners at all its operating expressways, San Miguel Corporation (SMC) reported that its waived toll fees for the country’s heroes against the COVID-19 pandemic, has reached over P138 million as of December 20.
Filed Under:
CSR,
News,
RFID,
San Miguel Corporate
Audi Lauds Motorsports Success in 2020; Confirms Arrival of RS Models in the Philippines in 2021
Audi Sport factory and customer teams have capped off the 2020 racing season with a record number of successes achieved amid significantly reduced race events held worldwide, a result of pandemic restrictions.
Filed Under:
Audi A3,
Audi A6,
Audi Corporate,
Audi Q8,
Motorsports,
News
MG Opened 3 Dealerships in 2020
MG Philippines ends 2020 on a high note with the the opening of three new MG dealerships, namely MG North EDSA, MG Otis, and MG Camarines Sur. This will bring the current total of MG Philippines dealerships up to 34.
Filed Under:
Dealerships,
MG Corporate,
News
December 21, 2020
Hino to Open Soon in Laguna
Hino Motors Philippines, the exclusive manufacturer and distributor of Hino trucks, buses and parts in the Philippines, recently held an agreement signing ceremony for the Hino Laguna dealership.
Filed Under:
Dealerships,
Hino Corporate,
News
Suzuki Auto PH Opens Outlet in Clark
Suzuki Philippines Inc. (SPH) opens another dealership to better serve its customers. This time the car brand is going north. With the grand opening of Suzuki Auto Clark by Family Cars Inc., the second dealership under the group, Suzuki is now even more accessible to car owners and enthusiasts in Clark, Pampanga.
Filed Under:
Dealerships,
News,
Suzuki Corporate
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