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July 11, 2021

Review: 2021 Suzuki Vitara AllGrip

In 2017, the Suzuki Vitara returned as an entrant in the then niche sub-compact SUV segment bringing with it their proven formula of “high equipment, low price.” What other brand could give you an assembled in Europe (Hungary to be exact) SUV with a panoramic sunroof, LED headlights, and 17-inch alloy wheels for about P 1.1 million? This here represents the perfect convergence, and lo and behold: it clicked.

Toyota Motor PH To Start Turning Over GR Yaris To Customers On July 17 (w/ Specs)

UPDATE: Toyota Motor Philippines now moved it to August 14 (7/19).

The long wait is almost over. After a pre-selling that started way back in March 2021, Toyota Motor Philippines will be turning over the first batch of GR Yaris to owners starting this Saturday, July 17. The date also happens to coincide with the official launch date of Toyota’s high-performance hot hatch.

Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) turned over NMR85H aluminum van trucks to SPX Philippines Inc. (Shopee Xpress) last Monday, July 5, 2021. These new fleet additions will bolster the integrated logistics service of Shopee, the country’s leading and most popular e-commerce platform.

After the recent soft launch of two new Geely dealerships in Luzon, Sojitz G Auto Philippines (SGAP), Geely’s local distributor in the country, has now opened Geely Iloilo. This is SGAP’s second outlet in the Visayas region under the management of its dealer partner, MNV Group. The inauguration of the Iloilo branch will further boost Geely’s presence in the Western Visayas region which is an emerging automotive market.

In October 2019, Volvo Cars and its parent company Geely have agreed to merge their existing engine operations into a standalone company. Roughly two years later, they have finally come up with a name for it: Aurobay.

The Covenant Car Company, Inc. (TCCCI) is hitting the reset button on the Chevrolet brand in the country by wiping out about half of its line-up in a lead up to the Tracker’s official Philippine launch next week.

The Land Rover Defender 90 Has Finally Arrived With Prices Starting At P 5.690M

After teasing it in what seemed like forever (it was announced last November 2020 actually), Coventry Motors Philippines, the sole distributor of Land Rover vehicles in the Philippines announces the arrival of the Land Rover Defender 90.

MG Philippines celebrates a special milestone midway into 2021 as the company released its 10,000th MG unit, less than three years since The Covenant Car Company, Inc. (TCCCI) took over the distributorship in late 2018.

Suzuki Philippines refreshes its sub-compact sedan, the Ciaz for 2021. Upping its game for this year, the updated Ciaz provides numerous improvements be it the newly designed exterior to the refurbished interior.

BMW Motorrad is inching closer to the production of its all-electric scooter, the BMW CE 04. First unveiled in 2020, they promise a new chapter in two-wheel urban mobility thanks to its electric drive, forward-thinking design, and innovative connectivity solutions.

Dodge has had enough of Hellcat-ting everything. The American brand, along with its parent, Stellantis has announced a comprehensive electrification plan.

One of the most prominent motorsports liveries—John Player Special has a new owner. The overlapping JPS lettering, and black and gold color scheme is now owned by Radford, a U.S.-based coachbuilder who says they will now use it on future models.

49 years since the introduction of its first-ever all-wheel drive, the Leone 4WD Estate in 1972, Subaru has managed to produce its 20 millionth all-wheel drive equipped vehicle this June.

Subaru PH Prices 2022 Outback At P 2.380M; Order Books Now Open

After a protracted launch caused by the global chip shortage, Motor Image Pilipinas, the exclusive distributor of Subaru in the Philippines is officially opening the order books for the all-new 2022 Outback.

Toyota Motor Philippines’ premier motorsports program is making a huge comeback. After a break in 2020, Filipino motorsports fans and racing enthusiasts can once again experience the one-make-race series as it kicks off with the first leg on Saturday, July 10.

With San Miguel Corporation moving to collect toll for Skyway Stage 3, several motorists quickly balked at the idea of having to pay hard-earned cash just to avoid the traffic hell known as EDSA. Truth be told, that reaction is instinctive because P 264 is quite pricey. Or is it?

There’s no denying that the pandemic has caused a lot of challenges on Filipinos, such as rising prices on just about everything. For motorists, increasing fuel prices are a cause for concern, and it would be great if they could find a way to save what they can on their fuel expenses and get greater value for their money.

With Skyway Stage 3 starting to collect tolls on Monday, July 12, operator San Miguel Corporation has declared that the elevated 18-kilometer toll road will be exclusive to Class 1 vehicles with Autosweep RFID stickers for safety reasons.

Lamborghini is saying goodbye to its normally-aspirated V12 not with a whimper, but with a bang. Meet the 2022 Aventador LP 780-4 Ultimae which will be made available in both coupe and roadster forms.

At P3.650M, The 2021 Volkswagen Multivan Kombi Isn't Cheap

After the teaser, and even private viewing sessions, the first batch of Volkswagen Multivan Kombi luxury MPVs have arrived.

This is definitely a case of tomayto, tomahto. For the month of May, both the Geely Coolray and the Ford Territory both claimed that they’re the country’s best-selling small/sub-compact SUV. They can’t be both right, right?

After providing the public free use of its 18-kilometer Skyway Stage 3 project for nearly seven months, San Miguel Corporation (SMC) will start collecting toll on the new elevated expressway starting Monday, July 12, 2021 using a revised toll fee matrix that is lower than the original proposed toll fees, particularly for motorists traveling shorter distances.

After showing it off in camouflaged form, BMW has finally revealed its new rear-wheel drive sports coupe: the 2022 BMW 2 Series Coupe.

Peugeot is entering the 2022 FIA World Endurance Championship and they’re using this, the 9X8. Powered by a gasoline-electric hybrid engine driving all four wheels, it’s a rare occasion when both engineering and design departments collaborate to make sure it doesn’t just go fast, but looks fast as well.

This July, Ford Philippines is offering its five best deals for customers who want to get a Ford EcoSport, Everest, Ranger, or Transit.

This is Lotus’ last internal combustion engine car: the 2022 Emira. And while it signifies a bookend of sorts for the prestigious British sportscar brand, they happen to throw everything at it to build a mid-engined offering that’s a quantum leap not just in performance, but in practicality, comfort, and technology as well.

There Are Now More Than 5,000 Ford Territory Owners In The Philippines

Ford Philippines is celebrating its 5,000th Ford Territory customer milestone, less than a year since its launch in August 2020.

After showing off its design in full last month, Kia has finally revealed the mechanical bits of the all-new 2022 Sportage. In a pleasant surprise to fans of the diesel, the Korean automaker has confirmed that its oil burner is living to fight another day.

It took them long enough. Mazda has now come up with their own driving shoes in collaboration with Japanese sporting goods specialist Mizuno.

In what could be the first sign of the all-new mu-X’s impending arrival, Isuzu Philippines Corporation is clearing out the current-generation mu-X’s accessories catalog with big discounts until July 31, 2021 (or until supplies last).

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July 11, 2021

Review: 2021 Suzuki Vitara AllGrip

July 10, 2021

Toyota Motor PH To Start Turning Over GR Yaris To Customers On July 17 (w/ Specs)

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Geely Opens In Iloilo

Volvo, Geely Names New Engine Joint-Venture Aurobay

Chevrolet PH Just Killed Off Half Their Line-Up

July 9, 2021

The Land Rover Defender 90 Has Finally Arrived With Prices Starting At P 5.690M

MG Hits 10,000 Sales Milestone In The Philippines

Suzuki Auto PH Launches 2021 Ciaz For P 888k (w/ Specs)

Could The BMW CE 04 Be What You Need For Your Daily Commute?

Dodge To Drop Hemi V8, Go Electric (Or Electrified) In 2024

Iconic JPS Livery Now Has A New Owner

Subaru Has Just Produced Its 20 Millionth AWD-Equipped Vehicle

July 8, 2021

Subaru PH Prices 2022 Outback At P 2.380M; Order Books Now Open

Toyota Gazoo Racing Vios Cup Returns, Goes Online For 2021 Season

Skyway Stage 3 Vs EDSA: Do You Actually Save Money?

EastWest Card Holders Get Up To P 4 Off At UniOil

Tall Vans, Trailers Take Note: Skyway Stage 3 Is Exclusive To Class 1 Vehicles Only

You Can Now Order The Final Normally-Aspirated V12-Powered Lamborghini: The Aventador LP 780-4 Ultimae

July 7, 2021

At P3.650M, The 2021 Volkswagen Multivan Kombi Isn't Cheap

Why Are Both Ford And Geely Claiming Leadership In The Small SUV Segment?

Skyway Stage 3 Will Charge Up To P 264 One-Way Starting July 12

BMW Gives A Regular-Sized Grille On The All-New 2022 2 Series Coupe

The Peugeot 9X8 Will Race Without Any Rear Wing

Ford Philippines Offering Its 5 Best Deals This Month

This Is The Last Gas-Engined Lotus: The 2022 Emira

July 6, 2021

There Are Now More Than 5,000 Ford Territory Owners In The Philippines

All-New 2022 Kia Sportage Gets A 180-Horsepower Diesel Engine

These Mazda Shoes Allow You To Unlock "Jinba-Ittai"

Isuzu PH Offers Big Discounts On mu-X Genuine Accessories