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April 13, 2021

Review: 2020.5 SsangYong Rexton 4WD AT


In 2019, when the SsangYong Rexton first arrived, it created a stir by beating out the Nissan Terra 4x4 VL in a comparison test. Two years later, SsangYong gave its flagship 7-seater a slight nip-and-tuck in what’s to be officially called a 2020.5 update.

Caltex, PayMaya Announce Winners of #ScanToPay Promo


Caltex, marketed by Chevron Philippines Inc. (CPI), and digital financial services leader PayMaya gave away P 700,000 worth of prizes to raffle winners who paid using PayMaya QR for their transactions at Caltex stations nationwide.

LRT-1 to Pause Operations on April 17-18, 24-25


The Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC) announces the temporary suspension of LRT-1 operations for two weekends in April 2021 to continue the maintenance works needed for a better and improved LRT-1 experience.

Honda PH Launching City Hatchback This April 20


Missing the Honda Jazz already? Don’t worry. Its spiritual successor, the first-ever 2021 Honda City Hatchback has an official Philippine debut, and the wait will not be long: April 20, 2021.

Hyundai Reveals All the Details on the 2022 Staria


After showing off its futuristic design, Hyundai has revealed more details about its all-new 2022 Staria “Purpose-Built Vehicle” or PBV, including its powertrain and launch timeline.

Ford Adds Stormtrak and Wolftrak to Ranger Line-Up


Ford is continuing to capitalize on the global popularity of its Ranger pickup truck by introducing two new limited-edition models.

Changan PH Says No to DTI Safeguard Bond, Continues with Discounts This April


The new kid on the block, Changan is saying no to the DTI safeguard bond making it easier to drive home a brand-new car without paying extra. What’s more, you can still enjoy the introductory price offer with a discount of up to P 70,000.

David Beckham is the New Face of Maserati


A century of mixing innovation, design, and passion has driven Maserati to create iconic vehicles. Today, that recipe kicks up into higher gear with the arrival of a new brand global ambassador, David Beckham.

April 12, 2021

60 km/h Speed Limit to Stay on Elevated Portion of Skyway


If you’re hoping that the elevated portion of San Miguel Corporation’s Skyway would eventually increase its speed limit once construction has been completed, well, keep hoping. Apparently, the 60 km/h speed limit is here to stay. Indefinitely. This was said by none other than San Miguel Corporation Ramon S. Ang during a media roundtable announcing the opening of the northbound portion of the Skyway Extension.

SMC Opens North-Bound Skyway Extension to the Public


San Miguel Corporation (SMC) opened two of three lanes of the Skyway Extension project’s northbound section Sunday, April 11 with no toll fees for the 4-km segment until further notice—bringing to reality a long-term solution to traffic in the south.

How the 2021 Mazda CX-30 Embodies Beautiful Functionality


When beauty is in the eye of the beholder, you can be sure that the beholder has one discerning eye. And it caters to his own definition of beauty, of what is right. For instance, to a photographer, perspective is everything. That is, his own perspective and the emotions that he sees through the lens. In the same way that when you come across a car that feels like it was made for you, it is only you that can explain that undeniable connection. And with Mazda, connection is everything, as the brand has emphasized several times over—from its design philosophy to the meticulous streamlined detail that goes into every finished product.

The 2021 Volkswagen T-Cross Has Manila On Its Mind


With Volkswagen Philippines teasing the arrival of its new global sub-compact SUV, the 2021 T-Cross (arriving this second quarter, in case you missed it), their counterparts in Germany also seem to acknowledge that their new offering is perfect for Manila’s roads.

The Bentley Residences Will Have In-Unit Car Garages


Apart from building bespoke luxury automobiles, Bentley has just announced that it’s going to be building the first-ever luxury residential tower in the world to carry its namesake: the Bentley Residences.

Subaru PH Greets Summer with Worry-Free Sales, Aftersales Deals


Motor Image Pilipinas, the exclusive distributor of Subaru vehicles in the country is greeting summer with their biggest sales and service promotion this April.

Subaru and STI Previews Performance Parts for All-New 2022 BRZ


The Japan-market Subaru BRZ may be just a few days old, but that hasn’t stopped Subaru’s go-fast division, Subaru Technica International, or STI, from working on performance parts for their version of the lightweight rear-wheel drive sportscar.

Dodge to Roll Out "Two-Factor Authentication" for Challenger, Charger Models


Dodge has found an ingenious way to protect its high-powered Charger and Challenger models from thieves.

April 11, 2021

Get the Volkswagen Lavida for Just P 971k


Volkswagen Philippines is greeting summer with its Hot Hot Sale running until May 31, 2021. With that, get up to P 200,000 off on selected models.

Italy Starts Protecting Auto Industry from Potential Chinese Takeover


The Italian government has had enough of Chinese economic invaders, and now seeks to protect businesses there by blocking any takeover in sensitive industries, which may now include automotive. This comes as the Italian Prime Minister, Mario Draghi revealed that they prevented a Chinese takeover of a semiconductor company.

April 10, 2021

Hyundai Enters the 7-Seater Sub-Compact SUV Segment with the First-Ever Alcazar


Just a day after its sister brand, Kia managed to cram seven seats into their Sonet sub-compact SUV, Hyundai has just shown off its all-new Alcazar—their first three-row SUV engineered in the same vein as the Mitsubishi Xpander Cross and Honda BR-V as well.

LTFRB Says Public Transportation Now at 76 Percent of Pre-COVID-19 Numbers


In a bid to curb the operation of illegal or colorum public utility vehicles, the Department of Transport (DOTr) through the LTFRB is expanding the number routes where PUVs can ply.