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July 13, 2021

The 2021 Nissan LEAF Emits A Sound For Safety


Nissan understands that electric vehicles may pose a threat to pedestrians and cyclists because they emit almost no sound. This is why carmakers have started adopting artificially-simulated driving sounds to alert road users of the presence of an EV.

July 12, 2021

Guess Who's Back? It's PMVICs


Oh, did you think the Department of Transportation would forget the Private Motor Vehicle Inspection requirement? Nope. While you weren’t paying attention, it’s back.

MMDA Thinks About Bringing Back Number Coding


Just one bad morning rush hour traffic has the MMDA thinking of bringing back the United Vehicular Volume Reduction Program (UVVRP) or better known as “number coding.”

Lexus PH Extends Promo On NX Compact SUV, LS Luxury Sedan


Lexus Philippines is extending its promo on the Lexus NX compact SUV and Lexus LS flagship sedan until the end of July.

Honda Cars PH Offers Discounted Painting, Collision Parts Promo Until September 30


Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) is offering discounted rates for body repaint and collision parts and accessories until September 30, 2021.

BMW Posts Record First Half 2021 Sales


BMW sales soared 39.9 percent to 1,178,292 vehicles sold worldwide. This beats the German automaker’s best figure for the same period pre-pandemic.

Mazda Puts Rotary Engine Plans On Hold


Reports from Japan are coming out that Mazda’s delaying its plans to resurrect its rotary engine indefinitely.

July 11, 2021

Mitsubishi Motors PH Wants To Make Itself More Appealing To Filipinos


Despite commanding a solid 15 percent market share in the automotive market, Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation or MMPC aims to grow that in the next few years. This was shared by the brand as they held their official turnover ceremony to welcome their new President and CEO Takeshi Hara.

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.

July 10, 2021

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.

Shopee PH Picks Isuzu For Reliable E-Commerce Delivery


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.

Geely Opens In Iloilo


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.

Volvo, Geely Names New Engine Joint-Venture Aurobay


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.

Chevrolet PH Just Killed Off Half Their Line-Up


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.

July 9, 2021

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 Hits 10,000 Sales Milestone In The Philippines


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


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.

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


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


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

Iconic JPS Livery Now Has A New Owner


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.

Subaru Has Just Produced Its 20 Millionth AWD-Equipped Vehicle


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.

July 8, 2021

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 Gazoo Racing Vios Cup Returns, Goes Online For 2021 Season


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.

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


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?

EastWest Card Holders Get Up To P 4 Off At UniOil


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.

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


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.

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


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.

July 7, 2021

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.

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


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?

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


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.