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April 29, 2021

Toyota Sales, Production Numbers Reach Record Highs As They Brush Off Chip Shortage


Toyota’s global sales in March rose to a record, as the automaker’s ability to keep producing vehicles amid a global shortage of chips puts it in a prime position to capitalize on an expected resurgence in demand for cars.

Thanks To The Lexus LF-Z Electrified Designers Reimagine What Car Interiors Could Look Like


To celebrate the world premiere of the LF-Z Electrified, a battery electric concept vehicle symbolizing the brand’s next chapter, Lexus has partnered with three pioneering artists and designers to re-imagine the concept car’s interior. Star footwear designer Salehe Bembury, digital artist Ondrej Zunka, and Japanese fashion label Hender Scheme bring virtually rendered interiors that reflect Lexus’ continued dedication to accelerating its electrified future.

It Looks Like Honda Is Launching The All-New Mobilio and BR-V This May


Honda isn’t wasting any time trying to grab the headlines from the newly-launched Toyota Raize in ASEAN. It’s now confirmed that they are also holding the world premiere of a brand-new model on May 3, 2021—and that could very well be the next-generation Mobilio and/or BR-V.

MG Philippines: No Price Increase, No Safeguard Bond On Cars Until May 15, 2021


MG Philippines will not collect and require an additional deposit from clients to cover the provisional safeguard measure bond as mandated by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) for all purchases until May 15, 2021.

April 28, 2021

The Porsche 911 Turbo S Is The World Performance Car of the Year


A distinguished panel of 93 journalists coming from 28 countries have named the Porsche 911 Turbo S as the 2021 World Performance Car. This marks the seventh time a Porsche model has won the World Performance Car title, and the eighth victory for Porsche in the World Car Awards.

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.