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September 1, 2021

Caltex PH Offering Up To P3 Per Liter Discount For Vaccinated Motorists

As the country continues its fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, Caltex, marketed by Chevron Philippines Inc. (CPI) is once again offering fuel discounts to Filipino motorists already vaccinated from the virus with the second run of its “Caltex Biyaheng Bakunado” promo from September 1 to 21, 2021 at participating Caltex stations.

Suzuki has found good use for its Jimny LCV by transforming it into a fully-operational mobile coffee bar. Subsequently, it’ll be used by the carmaker for all its promotional events, at least in the United Kingdom.

Hyundai is expanding its SUV portfolio with the first-ever 2022 Casper. Named after a skateboarding technique where the board is made to flip, it, according to the Korean automaker aims to change the game when it comes to existing SUV stereotypes.

Volkswagen will start phasing out the manual gearbox by 2023 in Europe with plans to discontinue the stick shift altogether in major markets such as the U.S. and even China by 2030.

Suzuki will halt production at its factory in Hungary for two weeks in September due to the global shortage of microchips.

It looks like Subaru is keen to put their conservatively-designed (aka bland) interiors behind them. Fittingly, the Japanese carmaker is doing it first on their upcoming all-electric vehicle, the Solterra.

RAM Is Best Ranked Brand In Initial Quality For 2021

RAM and Lexus top the 2021 J.D. Power U.S. Initial Quality Study (IQS) as the highest rated mass market and premium brand respectively.

Isuzu and long-time collaborator Artic Trucks are at it again, and this time, they’ve weaved their magic onto the all-new 2022 D-MAX.

Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) sold the Honda Team Mugen SF13 race car which was on display at the lobby of their Santa Rosa, Laguna office to raise money for the nation’s frontliners.

What Went Wrong With Metro Manila?

With San Miguel Corporation (SMC) partnering with Palafox Associates to masterplan its new “aerocity” development in Bulacan, Felino “Jun” Palafox, Jr. outlined what exactly went wrong with the country’s major Central Business Districts or CBDs.

San Miguel Corporation’s (SMC) airport and aerocity project in Bulakan, Bulacan will be a pacesetter for green cities that are both sustainable and equitable, one that aims to address social and environmental concerns that affect even the country’s major financial districts today.

With the loss of their production hub in Thailand, Chevrolet Philippines is considering 2021 to be a year of rebuilding. True enough, apart from launching the all-new Tracker sub-compact SUV, they’ve also culled half of their line-up.

Last June, Subaru showed off the 2022 Forester compact SUV two months before its official on-sale date in Japan. Now that it’s at showrooms there, the carmaker has revealed even more details on the changes they’ve made.

Afraid to go out and walk inside a showroom in this pandemic? Chery has you covered. United Asia Automotive Group, Inc. (UAAGI), the official distributor of Chery vehicles in the Philippines, enhances its sales and after-sales capabilities with the launch of its newest digital innovation the ‘Talk To A Pro’ feature, where guests can schedule a zoom meeting available via the website and the mobile app.

Toyota is resuming operations of its e-Palette self-driving people mover at the Paralympic Games a couple of days after one of its mobility vehicles hit a visually impaired pedestrian at an intersection in the Athlete’s Village.

Porsche has confirmed what reports from early this year were pointing to: the German automaker will start assembly in Malaysia.

Lynk & Co, a Chinese-Swedish automobile brand owned by Geely is celebrating its success at the FIA World Touring Car Cup with this special edition Lynk & Co 03+ Cyan Edition.

2022 Subaru Levorg, WRX To Pack 290 Horsepower?

It will only be a couple of days before the world sees the all-new 2022 Subaru WRX, but reports continue to trickle in surrounding its wagon derivative, the Levorg.

The Coalition of Clean Air Advocates of the Philippines (CCAAP), a multi-sectoral organization composed of environmental advocates and transport groups, shared what they think is behind the Department of Transportation (DOTr)’s messy implementation of the Private Motor Vehicle Inspection Service or PMVIS.

Right after updating its sub-compact Coolray, Geely is now doing the same with its compact SUV offering, the Azkarra.

Nissan has confirmed plans that they are working on an all-new, all-electric mini-vehicle (aka kei car) with Mitsubishi. The new mini-vehicle is slated to hit showrooms by around mid-2022.

Review: 2021 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon

The Jeep Gladiator might look like just a Wrangler with a pickup bed attached, but it’s more than that. It combines elements which are quintessentially American—Jeep and pickup trucks—to the point that you could almost see the Stars and Stripes painted on its side. The combination is so perfect that it comes as a surprise that the last time Jeep came up with a pickup truck was around 30 years ago. With that, this one’s got a lot of reputation and expectation to live up to.

Toyota's Self-Driving e-Palette Struck A Pedestrian During The 2020 Paralympic Games

In what could be a major publicity blow against fully autonomous vehicles, a Toyota e-Palette struck and injured a Paralympian at the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Athletes’ Village.

Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) has officially launched the 2022 Mirage G4. The best-selling sub-compact sedan which boasts class-above features and space now gets a more aggressive and sportier style this time around.

Even smaller car manufacturers such as Mazda aren’t immune to the global parts shortage anymore.

Isuzu PH To Debut All-New 2022 mu-X On September 22

September is now shaping to be a very busy month for mid-sized 7-seater SUV buyers. After Nissan Philippines revealed the official launch date of the new Terra, Isuzu Philippines has pinned down Wednesday, September 22 as the all-new 2022 mu-X’s launch date.

Are you fond of long journeys and is after comfortable, safer and pleasurable rides? The Mercedes-Benz V-Class right here is the multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) that will satisfy all your needs. Here’s why:

Neglecting car maintenance care puts the vehicle on borrowed time. But car owners have nothing to worry about since they can simply do basic car maintenance like checking tires, engines, lights, and fuel, or they can bring it out and consult with a mechanic for help.

Jiangling Motors Corporation, a three-way partnership between Ford, Changan, and Jiangling Motors Group, just signed a deal to sell its heavy-duty truck subsidiary to Swedish truck maker, Volvo Trucks.

For Fortuner owners who don’t want to go the Gazoo Racing (GR) route, Toyota is now offering its mid-sized SUV with its very own Modellista body kit.

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September 1, 2021

Caltex PH Offering Up To P3 Per Liter Discount For Vaccinated Motorists

Suzuki Transformed The Jimny Into A Mobile Coffee Bar

Hyundai Shows Off 2022 Casper Mini SUV. Better Than A Kia Picanto?

Volkswagen To Phase Out Manual Gearbox Starting 2023

Suzuki To Halt Vitara Production

Subaru Shows Off Its Upcoming SUV's High-Tech Interior

RAM Is Best Ranked Brand In Initial Quality For 2021

Isuzu, Arctic Trucks Transform The 2022 D-MAX Into One Serious Off-Roader

Honda Cars PH Sold A Race Car For Frontliners

August 31, 2021

What Went Wrong With Metro Manila?

San Miguel, Palafox Outlines Vision For New Manila International Airport

Could The 2022 Chevrolet Blazer MHEV Do Battle With The Geely Okavango?

2022 Subaru Forester Gets High-Tech Headlights, Gesture Controls

Chery Auto PH Launches "Talk To A Pro" Program

Toyota Resumes Operations Of e-Palette Vehicles At Paralympic Games

Porsche Confirms Malaysian Production To Start In 2022

Geely's High-Performance Division, Cyan Racing, Just Launched The 265-Horsepower Lynk & Co 03+ Cyan Edition

August 30, 2021

2022 Subaru Levorg, WRX To Pack 290 Horsepower?

PMVICs Do Not Conform To Lawful Intent And Purpose Of Clean Air Act

Geely Reveals Updated 2022 Azkarra

Nissan, Mitsubishi Working On A Mini-EV, Launching In Mid-2022

August 29, 2021

Review: 2021 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon

August 28, 2021

Toyota's Self-Driving e-Palette Struck A Pedestrian During The 2020 Paralympic Games

2022 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 Arrives Starting At P 769k, Comes With 2 Years Free PMS (w/ Specs)

Mazda To Suspend Japan Production Due To Parts Shortage

August 27, 2021

Isuzu PH To Debut All-New 2022 mu-X On September 22

The Mercedes-Benz V-Class Is Both Luxurious And Comfortable

Prestone Reminds You To Check Your Power Steering Fluid

Ford To Sell Jiangling Motors Subsidiary To Volvo

Toyota Shows Base Fortuner Some Love With New Modellista Body Kit