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April 7, 2021

Caterham Cars Now Has a Japanese Owner


Caterham Cars has been acquired by Japan-headquartered automotive group, VT Holdings, from businessmen, Tony Fernandes and Kamarudin Meranun.

Audi PH to Bring in e-tron GT Models


Audi prepares to start a new era of mobility in the Philippines, focusing on sustainability as the new luxury, with the scheduled introduction of the fully electric Audi RS e-tron GT quattro and e-tron GT quattro in the second half of the year. The two flagship electric models debuted on the world stage only in February.

Good News: Hyundai PH Now Offers At-Home Vehicle Servicing


Hyundai is now offering a way to keep your vehicle in tiptop shape for any trip, especially emergencies, in a safe and convenient way with their new Dealer-to-your-Door (D2D) Home Service, and Pick-Up and Delivery Service.

April 6, 2021

The 2022 Toyota GR 86 is Coming to Gran Turismo Sport


A day after its global launch, Toyota has confirmed that the all-new 2022 GR 86 will join the Gran Turismo Sport roster by the middle of the year. The announcement comes as Toyota Gazoo Racing announced details for its Toyota Gazoo Racing GT Cup (TGR Cup) 2021.

Kia to Start Assembling in Malaysia for ASEAN Markets


Hand-in-hand with the acquisition of exclusive distributor rights in Malaysia, Bermaz Auto has entered into a joint-venture with Kia to start building the Korean automaker’s vehicles for the ASEAN market.

Honda's Quirky, Sporty S660 is Saying Goodbye


In 2015, in commemoration of Honda R&D’s 50th anniversary, they brought to production a lightweight mid-engined roadster called the S660.

Geely PH Launches Virtual Showrooms


As the government puts the country under another round of Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ), Sojitz G Auto Philippines (SGAP) is virtually opening its showrooms to the public. Geely will start rolling out its virtual showrooms with SGAP-owned dealerships such as North Edsa and Makati followed by other dealers soon.

Despite ECQ, These NCR+ Dealerships are Open


Several NCR+ based auto dealerships have re-opened with a skeletal workforce despite the on-going Enhanced Community Quarantine or ECQ. This is based, they said, on the newest directives issued by the DTI.

The 2022 Toyota GR 86 is Basically a Subaru BRZ


In the lead up to the launch of the Toyota GR 86, it was reported that Toyota President Akio Toyoda wasn’t too pleased that his company’s brand-new sportscar because it felt too much like a Subaru. It pissed him so much that he wanted to delay its launch by an entire year to give time for his engineers to dial in more differentiation.

April 5, 2021

LRT-1 Increases Speed to 60 km/h


The Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC) has secured a safety certification from a reputable international testing facility that the LRT-1 can now lift the restriction of 40 km/h, and safely run at a faster speed.

Toyota Unveils All-New 2022 GR 86 Sportscar


Following the launch of the GR Supra and GR Yaris, Toyota is launching the third global model in Toyota Gazoo Racing’s series of sportscar, and this one is very familiar to Filipinos: the GR 86.

Should Chevrolet PH Bring in This P434k Pickup Truck?


The Covenant Car Company, Inc. (TCCCI) says 2021 will all be about the reinvention of the Chevrolet brand. Despite the closure of the brand’s assembly plant in Thailand, the official Philippine distributor of Chevrolet says they’re bringing in five all-new models this year.

How Soul Red Crystal and Machine Gray Helped Improve Mazda's Painting Process


The introduction of Mazda’s special colors—Soul Red Crystal Metallic and Machine Gray Premium Metallic didn’t just give the world two bold and distinct new shades, but it also helped Mazda develop new painting techniques—techniques which would give them a sort of hand-crafted feel that only master painters or Takuminuri could do.

Mercedes-AMG to Embrace Electrification in High-Performance Push


Mercedes-Benz’s high-performance division, AMG is embracing electrification as means to boost performance as the luxury carmaker starts its journey towards a zero-emissions future.

The Re-Born 2024 GMC Hummer EV SUV Comes with Zero Emissions, Full Off-Road Capability


Last year, General Motors gave the world the re-born Hummer as a 1,000-horsepower electric pickup truck. Now, it has expanded the line-up with the addition of the Hummer EV SUV set for a showroom debut in 2024.

April 4, 2021

Kia's Partnership with Total Lubricants Translates to Lower Cost of Ownership for Filipinos


Kia is extending its five-year Global Cooperation Agreement with Total Lubrifiants, a global lubricant company that has developed a broad range of motor oils.

WRC to Move to Hybrid Power by 2022


The World Rally Championship (WRC) will undergo a major change in 2022 as its top tier cars move on to a drivetrain powered by a mix of an electric motor and an internal combustion engine.

April 3, 2021

April 2, 2021

Honda Says the All-New HR-V is What Its Customers Want


Just as they did with the Jazz / Fit, Honda is putting consumer attitudes front and center with their all-new HR-V. With that, they’ve changed their overall approach to create a compact crossover that’s human-centric.