What happens when Rolls-Royce Motors Cars and Hermès decides to collaborate? This one-of-a-kind Phantom luxury sedan finished for Japanese entrepreneur Yusaku Maezawa.
April 28, 2021
What Happens When Rolls-Royce and Hermès Collaborate On A Car?
What happens when Rolls-Royce Motors Cars and Hermès decides to collaborate? This one-of-a-kind Phantom luxury sedan finished for Japanese entrepreneur Yusaku Maezawa.
How A Test Drive Instilled Confidence In Geely For Its PH President
When Mikihisa Takayama was assigned to head Geely, Sojitz’s new automotive venture in the Philippines, he knew he’d be facing an uphill battle. This was in 2019.
Someone Is Building A Life-Sized Tamiya R/C Model That You Can Drive
Ask any child of the 1980s what names like the Hornet, Lunchbox, Sand ScoR/Cher, and Avante meant to them, and they will likely reminisce about one thing: Tamiya.
Volkswagen Named To TIME Magazine's 100 Most Influential Companies
Time Magazine has named Volkswagen to its inaugural “Time 100 Most Influential Companies” list highlighting the 100 companies making an extraordinary impact around the world.
April 27, 2021
Geely PH Appoints New President & CEO
Sojitz G Auto Philippines (SGAP)’s President & CEO Mikihisa Takayama will end his assignment this month to fulfill a new role in SGAP’s mother company, Sojitz Corporation in Tokyo, Japan. Taking over his role as the new President and CEO is SGAP’s current Executive Vice President, Yosuke Nishi.
The 2022 Hyundai Kona N Is The 289-Horsepower SUV Subaru Won't Make
Despite its all-electric push, Hyundai hasn’t forgotten to make exciting vehicles. Case in point is its first-ever high-performance SUV: the 2022 Kona N.
Review: 2021 Volvo XC40 T5 R Design
Ask the average car buyer, and they’ll tell you that Volvo is best known for safe family haulers. While that’s not a bad image to possess, in the luxury space, the majority of buyers want a dose of excitement injected as well. This is where the Volvo XC40 and its off-beat creativity comes across as refreshing.
Michael Breen is Ford Philippines' New Managing Director
Ford Motor Company has announced the appointment of Michael “Mike” Breen as managing director, Ford Philippines, effective June 1, 2021. Breen is currently managing director, Ford Asia Pacific Direct Markets (APDM).
Will You Ride Geely's Flying Taxi?
Will you ride a flying electric taxi? That may soon be a reality in China thanks to Geely and the Volocopter 2X.
There's A Reason Why Honda Designs Have Been Ho-Hum Lately
There’s now a very plausible reason why Honda designs of late—as seen in the all-new Jazz/Fit and HR-V/Vezel aren’t as sharp as they were: they’re concentrating their efforts on their car’s interiors.
Honda Cars PH Offers Discounts on Several Service Packages Until End May
Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. is offering discounts and special deals for its service customers with its “Summer Holiday Service Offers” until May 31, 2021. The offers are available at selected authorized dealerships and service centers nationwide.
The A6 e-tron Is The Future of Audi's "E-volution"
Audi forges ahead with its “e-volution” towards electric mobility as it showed the four-door Audi A6 e-tron concept.
Toyota's P667k Raize SUV To Roll Out In ASEAN
After being spied testing on ASEAN roads late last year, Toyota is ready to launch its new sub-compact SUV: the 2021 Raize. The first market to benefit? Indonesia.
Nissan PH Is Launching The LEAF On May 9. But There's One Big Problem
After a protracted delay, and tons of now forgotten teasers, Nissan is finally launching the all-electric Leaf on May 9, 2021.
April 26, 2021
Nissan Valenzuela Is First Dealership In ASEAN To Adopt New Logo
Nissan in the Philippines opens its latest dealership in Valenzuela City, as the brand continues to strengthen its presence nationwide.
2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Is This Year's World Luxury Car of the Year
The 2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class has been recognized as this year’s World Luxury Car of the Year. Voted by 93 international journalists from 28 countries, Mercedes-Benz’s flagship sedan beat out Sweden’s Polestar 2, and Britain’s Land Rover Defender to win the award.
Skyway To Run Bus Rapid Transit System
With the elevated Skyway Stage 3 operational (including its new Nagtahan exit ramps), San Miguel Corporation (SMC) is looking to run the country’s first Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system on the elevated expressway, to drastically improve commuting for Filipinos, and support sustainable transportation.
6 Reasons Why The 2021 GAC GN6 Is An Ideal MPV For The Filipino Family
In recent years, multi-purpose vehicles (MPVs) have become one of the top choices of Filipino consumers for these obvious reasons - space, versatility, and practicality. Apart from these, modern-day MPVs are also now equipped with advanced technological features and stunning designs that lead to a comfortable driving experience.
April 25, 2021
GAC Motor, Geely To Use Toyota's Hybrid System
Toyota Motor Corporation will supply the Guangzhou Automobile Group or GAC Motor with their gasoline-electric hybrid technology. This marks the first time Toyota will offer its core hybrid technology to a non-Japanese company.
Isuzu PH Continues To Bring Hope Thanks To Its Mechanics Training Program
Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC), with and through the Isuzu Heart and Smile Project welcomed 18 new scholars and recognized 34 undergraduates as they moved up training levels last April 21.
BMW Motorrad PH Celebrates 40 Years of GS With Six Limited Edition Models
SMC Asia Car Distributors Corporation, the official distributor of BMW automobiles and motorcycles in the Philippines brings in not one, not two, but six limited edition motorcycles that celebrate 40 years of the GS models.
This Could Be The World's Most Expensive Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Ever
A low mileage Lancer Evo VI Tommi Makinen Edition owned and maintained by Mitsubishi Motors UK is currently topping £78,000 or about P 5.2 million at auction. This could potentially make it the most expensive Lancer Evolution model sold at auction ever, says Mitsubishi.
Honda Will Go Fully Electric For All Its Markets, Including The Philippines By 2040
Honda is going all in on battery electric vehicles (BEV) and fuel cell vehicles (FCV) by 2040 for all its markets, including the Philippines. The target was announced by Honda’s newly-minted President and Representative Director, Toshihiro Mibe during his inaugural press conference.
April 23, 2021
Why Didn't Honda Cars Philippines Bring In More City Hatchback Variants? And Why No Turbo?
If you’re wondering why Honda Cars Philippines decided to bring in just one variant of the all-new City Hatchback, the reason is quite simple: Filipinos aren’t buying enough small hatchbacks.
The 2022 Honda HR-V Hides A Dirty Little Secret
Honda may be sharing more than just the City’s platform when it comes to the all-new HR-V. Apparently, it’s also getting the sub-compact sedan’s engine too.
This Is The 2022 Toyota Land Cruiser Before You're Supposed To See It
The all-new 2022 Toyota Land Cruiser is almost upon us. After leaks about its specs came out last week, it was photographed undisguised, sitting in a pre-delivery inspection lot in the Middle East.
Carmakers Should Preach Service Not Toys
Whether it is because they are an EV pioneer, or because there is some mythos surrounding its CEO, Elon Musk, Tesla has garnered an almost cult-like following. This almost blind loyalty to Tesla has generated a term, Tesla Stan. It is the automotive equivalent of the internet’s favorite meme, Florida Man, or closer to home, it is Joeven Yacub and his love for anything Honda.
Chery Auto PH Sales Jump 216 Percent in Q1 2021
Chery Auto Philippines saw its sales rocket 216 percent in the first quarter of 2021 compared to the same period last year. The automaker attributes this to increased public awareness of its products.
Geely Coolray is Best-Selling 5-Seater Sub-Compact SUV For Q1 2021
Sojitz G Auto Philippines (SGAP), the official local distributor of Geely vehicles in the country, announced that Coolray has once again ranked number 1 in the 5-seater subcompact crossover segment consistently from January to March with 744 units sold in Q1.
April 22, 2021
It's Official: The 47th Tokyo Motor Show 2021 Is Canceled
It’s official: the 47th Tokyo Motor Show 2021 is canceled. This marks the first time the biennial motor show has been canceled since its inception 1954.
An Additional 10,863 Honda PH Units Affected By Faulty Fuel Pumps
Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI), through a voluntarily recall, will replace the fuel pumps of 10,863 units of select 2018-2021 Accord, BR-V, City, Civic, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Jazz and Mobilio for possible defective impellers.
Skyway Stage 3's Nagtahan Exit Ramps Are Now Open
Starting today, April 22, 2021 motorists coming from both the north and south can now access Sta. Mesa and the City of Manila directly, in record time, as San Miguel Corporation (SMC) has opened the Nagtahan northbound and southbound exit ramps of the new Skyway Stage 3 elevated expressway.
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