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July 18, 2021

4 Reasons How The Mercedes-Benz GLC Can Handle On- And Off-Road Driving

The Mercedes-Benz GLC aims to keep raising benchmarks for SUVs. It has been named as the brand’s most popular and highly sought-after luxury SUV model in the Philippine Market. It is not just luxurious, but highly reliable and versatile, and possesses everything that you are looking for in a Mercedes-Benz SUV – comfort, luxury, performance, cutting-edge technology, and design – and thus sets a new standard for the luxury compact SUV segment.

The Urus has been a runaway success for the Lamborghini brand ever since the first units rolled off the production line in February 2018. In a short span of time, it has become their best-selling model—accounting for more than half of their global sales.

The first half of 2021 makes Lamborghini history, as global sales from January to June reached record levels. All in all, 4,852 cars were delivered in the first six months of 2021 making it the best half-year ever for the brand. It represents a 37 percent increase over the same period of 2020 and a growth by 6.6 percent over the first half of 2019 (pre-COVID-19).

Ford is issuing a safety recall for approximately 774,696 2013-2017 Ford Explorer vehicles that may experience a seized cross-axis ball joint that may cause a fractured rear suspension toe link.

Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI) showed their strong commitment to expand their strong commitment to expand their Commercial Vehicle (CV) business with the opening of a refreshed dedicated facility in Cebu. Hyundai Trucks and Buses Cebu, owned and operated by one of HARI’s pioneer dealers, Hyundai Cebu, Inc. (HCI), is now open for business.

Caltex, marketed by Chevron Philippines Inc. (CPI), announces that the Caltex StarCard may now be used as a Landers membership card effective May 14, 2021 in Landers Superstore, the country’s fastest-growing membership shopping establishment.

The 2021 Jaguar F-PACE Boosts Efficiency, Comfort For P 5.590M (w/ Specs)

Jaguar is leveling up its award-wining F-PACE by giving it standard Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle (MHEV) technology—the first in the segment to do so. With that, the mid-sized SUV is now made more efficient, luxurious, and connected.

Coventry Motors Corporation, the exclusive distributor of Jaguar vehicles in the Philippines brings in the new 2021 Jaguar XF 2.0 S. Their mid-sized executive sedan features an enhanced exterior as well as a heavily revised interior incorporating new materials and connectivity.

This Guy Shopped For Clothes, Ended Up With An MG ZS Thanks To Zalora PH

A successful partnership between MG Philippines and Zalora PH—the leading name in online shopping for fashion—culminates with the awarding of the grand prize: a brand-new ZS Alpha Crossover SUV to one lucky winner. And all he did was simply plug in the ZALORAMG voucher code for a discount and a raffle entry.

If you want an even easier way to drive home a brand-new Volkswagen vehicle, all you have to do is open a BPI bank account.

In an industry first, Goodyear has developed a non-pneumatic (airless) tire (NPT) and wheel assembly to support autonomous vehicle transportation in a city setting for in-field use with the Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA).

Jeep is billing their updated 2022 Compass as their most technologically-advanced compact SUV ever fitting it with a host of next-generation technologies along with a refreshed exterior and interior design.

Do you drive using flip-flops or even bare footed? Then you’re not alone. A survey in the UK revealed that 54 percent of respondents stated they have opted for sandals, flip-flops, or even bare feet when driving.

As the government’s vaccination rollout program gains more momentum across the country, Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI), the official distributor of Hyundai trucks and buses in the Philippines, is determined to help accelerate this and encourage the business community to mobilize for recovery. Enter HARI’s vaccine transport solutions aimed at making vaccines and vaccine-administering-related activities accessible through secure and reliable mobility platforms. Meet their vaccine trucks branded as the Hyundai MedTRX Series.

Maxus Philippines, a member of the Ayala Group of Companies (AC Motors), is making their entire line-up even easier to own this month.

Kia Philippines has updated its light-duty truck, the K2500 for the current model year. In fact, since September of last year (the announcement has just been made recently), all K2500 models have been upgraded with higher payload capacities and increased ground clearance.

Honda Cars PH Brings In Limited Numbers Of 2021 Civic Type R For P 3.210M

Update: Here is the official announcement from Honda Cars Philippines (7/27).

Honda Cars Philippines is set to give the current Civic Type R a big send off by announcing that a limited number of 2021 units will be made available to dealers. It’s also a welcome response to the increased interest in the high-performance hatchback segment spurred on by the impending arrival of the Toyota GR Yaris.

Skyway O&M, operator of the Skyway system and a unit under San Miguel Corporation’s (SMC) SMC Infrastructure, expects more seamless movement along the new Skyway Stage 3 with the implementation of new measures to avoid congestion on access and exit points following the first day of toll collection on the elevated expressway.

Changan Philippines is bringing its mission of delivering Lasting Safety closer to more Filipinos with its Kailangan, Changan weekend market car fair and test drive. Customers interested in taking a closer look at the Alsvin, CS35 Plus, and CS75 Plus can now watch out for their market display starting at Landers Arcovia from July 15 to August 15, 2021. Test drive, Landers vouchers, and other freebies await customers.

As crowds returned to the 2021 Goodwood Festival of Speed, McLaren Automotive scored a sensational victory with their 720S GT3X.

The biggest annual conference promoting electric vehicles in the country is set to stage its second virtual summit in the new normal next month.

Bentley continues its march towards electrification with the new Flying Spur Hybrid—its most environmentally friendly model to date.

Driven by the competitive product lineup, first-in-the-industry aftersales services, and its rapidly expanding dealership network, vehicle sales of Chery Auto Philippines skyrocketed by a stunning 351 percent in the first six months of 2021 compared to the same period last year.

Hyundai wants a piece of that hot hatch/sedan pie, and now, they’ve unveiled the 280-horsepower Elantra N to do it. Completing the Hyundai N brand’s line-up of “everyday sports car,” the Elantra N features over 40 major enhancements to the regular Elantra all to enhance driving performance.

Jeep, through its Jeep Performance Parts by Mopar is now offering replacement crack-resistant windshields for the Wrangler (JL) and Gladiator (JT) models.

Mazda Installs Solar Power System At Hiroshima Plant

As part of its efforts to reach carbon neutrality by 2050, Mazda has just turned on their first solar power generation system.

Earlier today, we reported that Mazda was putting their plans to revive the rotary engine on hold. Responding to that, the Japanese carmaker has countered, and said that everything is going according to plan.

Do you have a Petron Loyalty Card? Have you been jabbed? You just might win a motorcycle through the Panalo Bakunado promo campaign, an initiative of the country’s leading oil company to support the government’s COVID-19 vaccination drive.

Amidst the pandemic, Toyota Motor Philippines’ (TMP) premier motorsports program made a comeback after a hiatus last year with new and familiar names battling for podium finishes in the first leg.

Land Rover was part of the mission as Virgin Galactic completed its first ever fully crewed space flight, with founder Sir Richard Branson on board as one of four Mission Specialists.

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July 18, 2021

4 Reasons How The Mercedes-Benz GLC Can Handle On- And Off-Road Driving

A Closer Look At The 2021 Lamborghini Urus Super SUV

Lamborghini Reports Best Half-Year Sales Ever

Ford Recalling 774,696 Explorer SUVs Due To Increased Crash Risk

Hyundai Opens Dedicated Truck And Bus Dealership In Cebu

Enjoy Landers Superstore Perks With Caltex StarCard

July 16, 2021

The 2021 Jaguar F-PACE Boosts Efficiency, Comfort For P 5.590M (w/ Specs)

Jaguar PH Unveils Smarter, Quieter XF Luxury Sedan For P 4.590M (w/ Specs)

July 15, 2021

This Guy Shopped For Clothes, Ended Up With An MG ZS Thanks To Zalora PH

Zero In On A Volkswagen With This No Cash Out Promo This July

Goodyear Moves Testing Of Airless Tires To Open Roads

Jeep Gives The Compass A Big Makeover For 2022

Do You Drive Bare Foot? You're Not Alone

Hyundai Trucks Can Now Transport Vaccines Thanks To Their New MedTRX Series

Maxus PH Offers Zero Downpayment, Zero Cash Out On All Models

Kia PH Increases Payload, Ground Clearance Of K2500 Models

July 14, 2021

Honda Cars PH Brings In Limited Numbers Of 2021 Civic Type R For P 3.210M

Skyway Stage 3 Traffic Eases As Operator Admits To Day 1 Collection Woes

Changan Wants You To Try Out Their Cars

McLaren Storms To Goodwood Victory With The 720S GT3X

EV Summit Goes Virtual For Second Straight Year

The 2022 Bentley Flying Spur Hybrid Is Effortlessly Fast And Green

Chery Auto PH H1 Sales Rise 351 Percent In 2021

The 280-Horsepower Hyundai Elantra N Is Ready To Hunt Down Civic Type Rs

Would You Pay P 40k For Crack-Resistant Windshields On Your Jeep Wrangler Or Gladiator?

July 13, 2021

Mazda Installs Solar Power System At Hiroshima Plant

Mazda Insists Rotary Engine Development On Track

Petron Loyalty Card Holders Can Win Prizes Just For Being Vaccinated Against COVID-19

Toyota Motor PH Successfully Holds Round 1 Of 2021 Vios Cup After Hiatus

Land Rover Supports Virgin Galactic's First Fully Crewed Space Flight