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March 2, 2021

Toyota Yaris is the 2021 European Car of the Year

Selected by a jury of 59 automotive journalists from across Europe, the fourth generation Yaris receives the award 21 years after the first generation was named European Car of the Year in 2000, a first for Toyota. The Yaris has also consistently been recognized by the Car of the Year jury with every generation of the model making the award’s shortlist.

San Miguel Corporation is building its first urban farm within its sprawling head office complex in Ortigas to help build self-sufficiency among its support staff and help put agriculture back into the spotlight.

Honda, along with KTM, Piaggio, and Yamaha have signed a letter of intent to pave the way for swappable batteries for motorcycles and other light electric vehicles.

The car ownership experience is like a love affair—you choose a vehicle that matches your needs and personality. And when tender loving care becomes mutual, the vehicle chooses to give you years of service and reliability.

Who would have thought? From merely being a market disruptor against the Chinese and Korean car brands, the Wigo has become one of the most important models for Toyota Motor Philippines. Last year alone, it moved close to 12,000 units—more than the Innova, Fortuner, or Rush. It is, for the most part, designed to attract first-time new car buyers—those either moving from old, used cars or those who’d otherwise be taking public transportation. As such, don’t expect it to be the fastest, cushiest, or most refined offering out there. This is unabashedly basic level motoring, but surprisingly enough, it’s a remarkably fine one.

It Looks Like Ford PH is Launching the Ranger FX4 Max on March 10

UPDATE: Read about the Ranger FX4 MAX launch here (3/10).

It looks like Ford Philippines is springing a nice surprise for all you pickup truck lovers: the FX4 Max is joining the local Ranger line-up.

After having to scrap its Private Motor Vehicle Inspection Service, the LTO is coming up with yet another behind-the-scenes change, this time concerning your vehicle’s Certificate of Registration.

I opened the year with a full review of the City 1.5 CVT—the entry-level variant of Honda’s sub-compact sedan. Because quarantine restrictions were (and still are) in place, I stuck to mostly the urban confines with almost no chance to see what it’s truly capable of.

How’s this for some good news? Despite the imposition of DTI’s Safeguard Tariff measure, Maxus Philippines has decided to discount its Maxus T60 pickup truck this March by P 50,000.

Update: Chery Auto PH has deferred any collection of DTI safeguard duty to April (3/12).

Addressing consumer concerns about higher prices resulting from the safeguard duties on imported automobiles, Chery Auto Philippines has announced the new prices for its line of Tiggo crossovers and SUVs.

Honda Philippines, Inc., will be releasing its much-awaited scooter, the all-new PCX 160 this May 2021.

Nissan has just announced a breakthrough in engine efficiency with its in-development, next-generation e-Power system reaching a 50 percent thermal efficiency—the highest in the world.

High-performance supercar enthusiasts and those seeking a top Porsche restoration specialist look no further than RUF Automobile when they want to take life to the limit! With Motul’s reputation for optimal lubricant performance and reliability in high powered engines and vehicles, the synergy between the two companies became obvious and has led to a new strategic partnership.

Chevron Holdings Inc. (CHI) recently hauled two employer of choice awards from prestigious international award-giving bodies in recognition of its exemplary employment practices and workplace culture that prevail even amid unprecedented times.

GAC Motor PH Launches 2021 GN6 MPV for P 1.480M (w/ Specs)

Legado Motors, the official distributor of GAC Motor in the Philippines launches their own mid-sized MPV contender: the 2021 GAC GN6.

After a tough 2020, the country’s number one automaker, Toyota Motor Philippines is reporting an uptick in both sales and production figures in the first month of 2021, a positive sign that the automotive industry is on its way to recovery.

Ford Philippines’s fast-selling small SUV, the Territory managed to score only a 3-star safety rating at its China New Car Assessment Program or C-NCAP crash test.

Ford is gearing up for the all-new 2022 Ranger’s debut by expanding its high-tech design studio to accommodate more than 200 designers, and new equipment.

If you want the safest pickup truck in the market, get the 2021 Ram 1500 Crew Cab. It’s the only one to receive a 2021 Top Safety Pick from the U.S.-based Insurance Institute for Highway Safety or IIHS, beating competition such as the Ford F-150 and Chevrolet Silverado.

Peugeot has undergone a re-branding—it’s first major move as part of the newly-formed Stellantis partnership.

BMW Philippines Brings in 4 Series Coupe for P 3.990M (w/ Brochure)

SMC Asia Car Distributors Corporation heralds the arrival of the all-new 4 Series coupe. Available in two variants—the 420i Model Advantage and the 420i M Sport, the two-door, four-seater starts at P 3.990 million and comes with the premium segment’s longest warranty at 5 years or 200,000 kilometers.

Attention Honda fanbois: you can now buy official Honda Access face masks at all authorized Honda Cars dealerships nationwide (or if you prefer online shopping, through Honda Cars Philippines’s official Lazmall store).

Despite the onslaught of small Chinese SUVs, the reception towards the all-new Honda City remains strong. In a span of less than five months, the all-new sub-compact sedan has already moved more than 1,200 units.

Suzuki Motor’s 91-year-old chairman, Osamu Suzuki, is stepping down after leading an automaker for longer than anyone else in the industry.

San Miguel Corporation (SMC) reported that 2.7 million vehicles now have Autosweep RFID tags. The figure doubled the number of stickers the company issued to motorists from 2015 to 2019 totaling 1.3 million.

Volvo Cars and Geely Auto have agreed on a deeper level of collaboration that will see them sharing powertrains, vehicle architectures, autonomous drive technologies, procurement, and even aftersales.

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has amended its safeguard duty to include more exempted countries.

Isuzu Philippines is the latest automaker to announce moves surrounding the DTI’s provisionary safeguard duty. And similar to Toyota’s lead, they will be issuing refundable deposits effective March 1, 2021.

Volkswagen PH is Teasing the T-Cross Sub-Compact SUV

Right after unveiling its refreshed Santana, Volkswagen Philippines is teasing yet another product offering for this year; this time it looks to be the T-Cross sub-compact SUV.

Hyundai is going squarely against the Nissan Leaf with the launch of the first model in their new dedicated EV brand, Ioniq.

Volkswagen Philippines is finally launching its refreshed Santana sub-compact sedan after teasing it last December. Dubbed as “your First German car,” the 2021 edition has an extra spring to its step thanks to new convenience features.

Addressing the depleting rate of employment in the country brought by the pandemic, Foton Motor Philippines, Inc. (FMPI), along with the Pampanga Provincial government, is taking the lead with programs that will benefit the public by providing world-class Automotive Skills Training followed by sure employment.

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March 2, 2021

Toyota Yaris is the 2021 European Car of the Year

SMC Converts Part of Head Office Space Into an Urban Farm

Honda, KTM, Piaggio, and Yamaha Working on Swappable Motorcycle Batteries

This Doctor is Still in Love with His 24-Year Old Mitsubishi L300

Review: 2021 Toyota Wigo 1.0 TRD S

March 1, 2021

It Looks Like Ford PH is Launching the Ranger FX4 Max on March 10

Changing Your Car's Color? Soon You'll Have to Update Your Certificate of Registration

Out of the City and Coming Alive: Driving the 2021 Honda City 1.5 RS Through Tanay's Twisty Roads

Despite the DTI Safeguard Tariff, Maxus PH Reduces Prices of the T60 Pickup Truck

You'll Need to Pay an Additional P78k Security Deposit When You Buy a Chery

Honda PH to Launch PCX 160 Scooter in May for P 133k

Nissan Has Made the World's Most Efficient Engine

Porsche Restoration Specialist, RUF Chooses Motul as Official Oil and Lubricants Partner

Chevron Named Among Best Employers in Asia

February 26, 2021

GAC Motor PH Launches 2021 GN6 MPV for P 1.480M (w/ Specs)

Toyota Motor PH Had an Upbeat First Month in 2021

The Ford Territory Just Managed a 3-Star Safety Rating at Its Crash Test

The All-New 2022 Ford Ranger Will Be Designed Here

The RAM 1500 is the Only Pick-Up to Get a Top Safety Pick Rating This Year

Peugeot Reveals New Logo

February 25, 2021

BMW Philippines Brings in 4 Series Coupe for P 3.990M (w/ Brochure)

Genuine Honda Access Facemasks are Now Available in the Philippines

Honda Cars PH Has Sold Over 1,200 City Sedans Already

Suzuki's 91-Year Old Chairman Steps Down

2.7M Motorists Now Have Autosweep RFIDs

Volvo, Geely to Share Engines, Platforms, and Tech

DTI Adds More Countries Exempted from Automotive Safeguard Duties

All-New Isuzu D-Max, mu-X Hit by DTI Safeguard Tariff

February 23, 2021

Volkswagen PH is Teasing the T-Cross Sub-Compact SUV

The 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Leapfrogs the Nissan Leaf in EV Tech

Volkswagen PH Launches Refreshed 2021 Santana for P 755k

Foton PH to Provide Training, Employment Opportunities to Pampanga Residents