Volvo Cars and SAIC join the growing ranks of automotive and transport companies which will use NVIDIA-based chips to power their next-generation autonomous drive vehicles.
April 14, 2021
Volvo Cars, SAIC to Use NVIDIA Chips to Drive Self-Driving Tech
Volvo Cars and SAIC join the growing ranks of automotive and transport companies which will use NVIDIA-based chips to power their next-generation autonomous drive vehicles.
The Ford Mustang is the World's Best-Selling Sportscar for 2020
The Ford Mustang—which celebrates its 57th birthday this year—is the world’s best-selling sportscar yet again marking the second straight year it’s on top of the sales charts. This is according to the most recent registration data from IHS Markit.
April 13, 2021
The Chery Tiggo 7 PRO's Gearbox is Voted as One of the World's Best
Chery Auto’s CVT25 gearbox, found in the 2021 Chery Tiggo 7 Pro was awarded as one of the Top 10 Transmissions in the World. The recognition was bestowed by the China-based Automobile Evaluation Academy.
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.
Mitsubishi Motors PH Undercuts Fortuner, Everest with Revised Montero Sport 4WD Pricing
After beating around the bush with cash discounts and other promotions, Mitsubishi Motors Philippines has made it official: the 2021 Montero Sport GT 4WD’s suggested retail price is now lower.
Geely PH Gives Back to the Community
Wheng Clemente, a fisherfolk from Paombong, Bulacan reached out to Sojitz G Auto Philippines (SGAP) asking if she can acquire the Geely billboard tarpaulins which were already taken down in exchange for at least 120 kilos of fish. Clemente said she will use the tarpaulins to save their fishery business. “Catch basin po kasi ang lugar namin. ‘Yung tarpaulin po kasi ang magsisilbing proteksyon sa lupa sa tabi ng ilog para hindi ‘to gumuho papunta sa ilog tuwing umuulan. Tuwing gumuguho kasi ‘yung lupa, malaki ang nalulugi sa kabuhayan namin at ng iba pa naming mga kapitbahay”, Clemente said.
The MG Cyberster Could Go Against the Toyota 86, Subaru BRZ
Just days after revealing design renderings, MG released the first official photos of its Cyberster concept, which will be making its debut at the Shanghai Auto Show later this month.
April 9, 2021
Geely is Now a Member of the IATF
Geely is now a remember of the IATF. Oh, and before you get any ideas, this IATF means the International Automotive Task Force, a global organization that sets automotive quality standards. Geely is the newest OEM voting member, and is also the first Asian brand to join the taskforce.
Volvo's High-Performance Brand, Polestar, to Roll Out in Asia-Pacific
Volvo’s high-performance brand, Polestar is expanding its market footprint this year with the addition of new markets in the Asia Pacific. These markets will join the three new and previously announced European markets bringing their global footprint to 18 markets by the end of the year.
Akio Toyoda Voted as 2021 World Car Person of the Year
Ninety-three distinguished international journalists on the World Car Awards jury panel have voted Akio Toyoda, President and CEO of Toyota Motor Corporation, as the 2021 World Car Person of the Year.
It's Official: Honda Cars PH Says Goodbye to the Jazz
A day after we ran a story about the hefty discount greeting Jazz owners this April, Honda Cars Philippines (HCPI) has finally made it official: they are discontinuing the Jazz.
Toyota PH Offers Discounts, Free PMS, Free Insurance, and More This April
From April 5 to 30, 2021, get discounts as much as P 60,000, flexible all-in or low monthly deals, as well as other freebies for Toyota’s best-selling models.
April 8, 2021
Kia Managed to Cram 7 Seats into Their Smallest SUV, the Sonet
Who would have thought that Kia could engineer a 7-seater out of their smallest SUV, the 2021 Sonet? Well, that’s exactly what happened when they introduced a new variant of the Sonet for Indonesia called the Sonet 7.
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