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April 18, 2021

Review: 2021 Lexus RX 450h

Believe it or not, the Lexus RX is my idea of the “perfect car.” This is the one I’d get if I was monied enough, or if I won the lottery. It is, for me, the ideal entry for the one-car garage contest, considering the Philippine setting. It successfully meets all my criteria: it looks classy (but not flashy), it’s roomy (but not bulky), it’s efficient (but still punchy), and best of all, it’s a Lexus, so the build is bulletproof.

It’s summer! While the temperatures rising, vehicle prices at Maxus Philippines are maxing down to make it easier to own a brand new MPV or pick-up truck.

After Toyota Gazoo Racing announced the return of the Toyota Gazoo Racing GT Cup (TGR Cup), Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) reveals details for Filipinos who have the (virtual) need for speed.

If you want to own a piece of Subaru history, here’s your chance. One S10 Subaru Impreza World Rally Car, driven by no less than rally legend Petter Solberg is being auctioned off.

Bucking the multiple challenges brought about by the global pandemic, and the switching of business and marketing strategies that followed, Foton Motor Philippines, Inc. (FMPI) remained one of the country’s Top 10 best-selling automotive brands last year. It also retained its position as the country’s best-selling Chinese brand.

Tony Iommi, guitarist, and king of riffs with legendary ‘monsters of rock’ Black Sabbath, has deepened his life-long passion for Lamborghini by acquiring a Lamborghini Urus. Together with frontman Ozzy Osbourne, bassist Geezer Butler and drummer Bill Ward, Iommi—the only constant band member—forged a sound that set the template for what would become known as ‘heavy metal’.

Are you one of the many people right now dreaming of driving your very own car? Well, Kia Philippines is here to help you take one step closer to that dream with the Red Hot Deals program, now extended until April 30.

It sounds like Volkswagen is trying to make amends for that “Voltswagen” fiasco by teasing their next family of high-performance vehicles.

Alabang Steel Ramp Exclusively for South-Bound Traffic Starting April 19

San Miguel Corporation (SMC) announced that starting April 19, Monday at 6:00 AM, the two-lane steel ramp connecting the Alabang Viaduct to the elevated Skyway system will be used for southbound traffic only.

Hyundai just loves their MPVs. After showing off the all-new Starex replacement, the 2022 Staria and the Creta-based Alcazar, the Korean automaker is coming out with this—the 2022 Hyundai Custo.

Nowadays, ensuring yours and your loved ones’ safety is everyone’s vital concern. As the nation continues to exercise all the necessary health and safety protocols, one of the things we must not overlook when it comes to safety is taking good care and securing proper maintenance for your vehicle.

Wuling, General Motor’s joint-venture Chinese brand with SAIC Motor produced once heck of a hit with the Hongguan Mini EV. At around P 212,000, it’s the cheapest global EV you can buy. Now, in time for the Auto Shanghai, they’re branching out by offering a drop-top version.

Kia’s new logo is slowly making its way to the entire line-up. The next one to don the signature-like motif is the 2022 Kia Forte which is going on sale in Korea this month.

SsangYong Motor has been put under court receivership, the Seoul Bankruptcy Court said yesterday, in an attempt to rehabilitate the carmaker after majority owner, Mahindra failed to secure a buyer.

Hyundai blurs the line between SUVs and pickups with the global unveil of their first-ever 2022 Santa Cruz—a “Sport Adventure Vehicle” in their parlance.

3 Things That Make FOX Shock Absorbers A Great Off-Road Driving Partner

When it comes to choosing a pickup truck, buyers usually look at versatility, utility, and capability as the top factors in making their purchase decisions.

Great Wall Motors is yet another Chinese brand that’s looking to go global, and in order to do that, they’re looking to its lightweight platform to help them gain a technological edge. However, before they do so, they should reconsider its rather unfortunate name: the LEMON platform.

Are you willing to get P 145,000 as an incentive to go from four wheels to two? Well, if France’s lawmakers have their way, it might happen.

Lexus Philippines is offering some sizzling deals on the ES 350 until the end of the month.

The effect of the DTI safeguard bond has been felt by the Philippine automotive industry. After showing some positive signs for the first two months of 2021, motor vehicle sales tanked 21.1 percent in March.

With the Philippines trying out a more stringent motor vehicle inspection (yes, it’s that PMVIS again), it’s interesting to know which car brands typically pass or fail these road-worthiness safety tests.

Mazda is taking a multi-solution approach to electrification. Aside from its fully-electric MX-30 which arrives for the U.S. state of California later this year, it will also introduce a traditional hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and even the return of the rotary engine as a power generator for a range-extended hybrid.

As the world fast-tracks the production of COVID-19 vaccines, the main challenge is to transport them to their destinations reliably and safely. This is where Foton and their new line of refrigerated trucks come in.

Buckle up and watch the latest trailer release of Fast & Furious 9 (or F9, if you prefer the stylized title) below.

After showing it off as a design prototype, Honda has finally shown what the production 2022 Civic looks like, and here’s your first look.

BMW Opens Flagship Greenhills Showroom

SMC Asia Car Distributors Corp., the official importer and distributor of BMW in the Philippines, is proud to announce the completion of the latest and largest BMW dealership facility in the Philippines.

Following the opening of the Skyway Extension’s four-kilometer northbound section to the public last Sunday, San Miguel Corporation (SMC) said that construction of the project’s southbound section will advance and move at a faster pace—in time for completion by the third quarter of this year.

Nissan just updated its ultimate sportscar, the GT-R Nismo for 2022 by adding a new exclusive color and handling goodies, while cutting its weight even more.

Toyota can’t seem to keep a lid on leaks, as Japan-based forums now have detailed information on the all-new Land Cruiser (aka 300-series Land Cruiser) which is expected to hold its global debut by the second half of 2021.

China is still proving itself to be the wild west of the automotive world. While some Chinese brands have invested big bucks on strengthening its own brand image by hiring foreign talent, others are still stuck blatantly copying the design of more established makes.

The Mazda3 has been named the Canadian Car of the Year 2021 by the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada or AJAC.

UPDATE: SsangYong is now under court receivership (4/16).

SsangYong may have found a savior through a very unlikely source: Chery Auto. That’s assuming of course, Chery’s U.S. distributor, HAAH Automotive Holdings pushes through with their supposed plan.

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April 18, 2021

Review: 2021 Lexus RX 450h

Maxus PH Turns Up The Heat With Summer Max Deals

Toyota Motor PH Reveals Details on 2021 Gazoo Racing GT Cup

You Can Now Own A Piece Of Subaru History With This Restored 2004 WRC Impreza

Foton Retains Its Position As One Of The Philippines's Best-Selling Car Brands

Black Sabbath's Tony Iommi Is A Big Fan of Lamborghini

The Kia Sportage Still Has a P 300k Discount Until End of April

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Alabang Steel Ramp Exclusively for South-Bound Traffic Starting April 19

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GM Might Produce This Kei Car-Inspired EV Roadster

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SsangYong Put Under Court Receivership

Hyundai Blurs the Line Between SUVs and Pickup Trucks with 2022 Santa Cruz

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3 Things That Make FOX Shock Absorbers A Great Off-Road Driving Partner

Will You Drive a Car with a LEMON Platform?

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Lexus PH Offers Sizzling Deals on ES Sedan

New Car Sales Tanked 21.1 Percent in March

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BMW Opens Flagship Greenhills Showroom

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The 2022 Nissan GT-R NISMO Exposes Some Skin

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Mazda3 is the Canadian Car of the Year for a Second Straight Year

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