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September 8, 2021

2022 Toyota Land Cruiser Quietly Lands In Philippine Showrooms With P 5.173 Million Starting Price (w/ Specs)


The all-new 2022 Land Cruiser 300 is finally at Toyota dealers in the Philippines. The announcement is pretty low key for now, with some dealers actually not allowed to release units until October 1 (the official launch date).

September 7, 2021

Metro Manila Remains Under MECQ Until September 15


The IATF is deferring its “granular lockdown” system for Metro Manila. Instead, the National Capital Region or NCR will remain under Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine or MECQ until September 15, 2021 or until the IATF finalizes its Alert Level system.

Hyundai To Stop Development Of Combustion-Engined Commercial Vehicles


Hyundai Motor Group will stop the production of commercial vehicles powered by conventional combustion engines as early as 2028.

Hyundai Sees Hydrogen As The Future Of Fuel


While other carmakers are all betting on Battery Electric Vehicles or BEVs, Hyundai is looking at another clean fuel source for the future: hydrogen. The Korean automaker announced Hydrogen Vision 2040 which aims to popularize Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCV) as an alternative to BEVs.

The 2022 GS8 Is The Toyota-Powered Flagship SUV GAC Motor Needs


GAC Motor launches the second-generation model of its flagship SUV, the GS8. Despite its evolutionary looks, it now rides on a brand-new platform and carries, surprisingly, a Toyota powertrain under the hood.

Toyota Motor PH Offering Free Insurance, PMS, Trade-In Rebates This September


This is why this September, Toyota Motor Philippines is inviting everyone to make more precious memories with incredible deals on new vehicle purchases, free maintenance services, and a whole lot more.

Honda Cars PH Extends Introductory Price Offer On New Civic Type R


Honda Cars Philippines is extending its “Keep on Driving” promo once again to the end of September. The promo features different deals and offers from cash discounts to special all-in downpayment.

This Hyundai County Can Help Save Lives


As the government tries to ramp up its vaccination drive against COVID-19, Hyundai Asia Resources has come up with an ingenious way to make these life-saving vaccines much more accessible: by transforming their County minibus into a mobile vaccination clinic.

Hyundai PH Offers Up To A Million Off Its Trucks And Buses This September


Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI), the official distributor of Hyundai commercial vehicles in the Philippines, ushers in the BER months with September-y Good offers on the Xcient, County Minibus, County Mobile Vaccination Clinic, and Universe.

Bentley Design Director Moves to Geely


With Lotus now becoming a part of the Geely, there’s a re-shuffle when it comes to their global design team.

This Guy Loves His Maxus T60 So Much, He's Thinking Of Buying Another One


Not even the pandemic could stop Nino Sinco, retired University lecturer and now a part time businessman and archery coach, from enjoying the on- and off-road capabilities of his Maxus T60 pickup.

September 6, 2021

UPDATED: Metro Manila Shifts To GCQ Starting September 8, Government Prepares Guidelines For "Granular Lockdowns"


UPDATE: IATF defers GCQ shift until September 15 (9/7).

Metro Manila will shift to General Community Quarantine or GCQ from September 8 until September 30, 2021. The transition to the second-loosest lockdown level is happening despite NCR (except for Manila City) being at “Alert Level 4” when it comes to hospital bed occupancy.

Petron Offering Up To P 3/L Discount On Fuels If You're Vaccinated


Petron is the latest company to offer perks for vaccinated customers. Vaccinated Petron customers (at least with their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine) get fuel discounts of P3 per liter for gasoline and P 2 per liter for diesel at participating Petron stations nationwide.

The Toyota Hilux Is About Mobilizing And Spreading Hope


More than just a pickup truck, the Toyota Hilux is a symbol and vessel of hope for many amid times of uncertainty. The Hilux is often the vehicle of choice, not just for private customers but for government and humanitarian efforts, here and abroad.

Mercedes-Benz G-Class Ready To Go All-Electric With EQG Concept


With the Concept EQG, Mercedes-Benz presents the near-production study of an all-electric model variant of its off-road icon. Visually, it combines both the striking looks of the G-Class with new elements from Mercedes-Benz’s EQ all-electric family (the contrasting highlights to name one). In addition, it will have the typical 4x4 qualities of the G, but will electrified and further development in some areas.

Audi's Grandsphere Concept Points To The Future Of Luxury


Audi at the 2021 International Motor Show Germany 2021 (IAA 2021) unveiled the grandsphere, the second of its three “sphere” concept cars, and which is billed as a “private jet for the road.” Like a first-class flight, the 5.35-meter-long (17.6 ft.) grandsphere sedan promotes the luxury of private travel.

September 5, 2021

Review: 2022 Subaru Outback 2.5i-Touring EyeSight


If wagon is life, is a wagon-based SUV lifer? That seems to be the general thinking behind the Subaru Outback, and frankly, it’s one that works. The model’s been a big hit for the plucky Japanese automaker since its debut in 1994. While the first-generation model was around 70 percent wagon and 30 percent SUV, the newest one—the sixth-generation model—has that proportion in reverse thanks to more blatant SUV DNA peppered in. Wrap around body cladding? Check. High ground clearance (213 mm)? Check. Water wading depth of 500 mm or so? Check. All-wheel drive with terrain-optimized settings? Check. Yet, it hasn’t quite gone full SUV yet, and it’s all the better for it.

The 2022 Toyota Land Cruiser 300 Features This Unique Suspension Tech


With the Toyota Land Cruiser 300 now on sale in Japan (and very soon in the Philippines), Hitachi Astemo Co., Ltd., the company behind one of the key features of the flagship SUV details what they’ve done to improve its overall stability and ride comfort.

Toyota PH Adds More Equipment To Fortuner For 2022 (w/ Specs)


In what seems to be a response to a slew of new competitors coming out this month be it the new Nissan Terra or the all-new Isuzu mu-X, Toyota has quietly updated the Fortuner as well. And with it, comes a slight price increase on selected variants.

7 Most Recent Facts About Lamborghini You (Might) Not Know About


Numerous records and first confirm Lamborghini as a paragon of excellence and innovation in the automotive world. Here are seven that you might have not known about:

Bianca Bustamante Only Asian Driver To Participate In FIA Youth Scholarship


16-year old Bianca Bustamante has been selected to participate in the FIA Girls on Track – Rising Stars Youth Scholarship Shoot-Out in 2021. The up-and-coming young talent is one of 14 selected from over 70 applications around the world, to take part in the shoot-out, and is the only Asian driver chosen by the FIA.

September 4, 2021

RSA Motors Libis Holds 9.9 Sale On Accessories, Merchandise


RSA Motors Libis is taking Joy to the next level with the BMW 9.9 Sale. From September 9 to 12, customers can enjoy limited-time deals on automobile accessories, BMW Motorrad riding gear, riding equipment, and Lifestyle Merchandise.

September 3, 2021

Foton PH, Philippine Red Cross Help Battle Hunger With Tornado-Based Mobile Kitchen


Faced with heightened responsibilities in battling hunger amidst the pandemic, the Philippine Red Cross(PRC) taps the Largest Commercial Vehicle Manufacturer in Asia, Foton, to advance its responding capabilities by mobilizing innovatively designed Food Trucks.

Get The Suzuki Swift For Less Than P700K This September


With September being the first “ber” month, Christmas is just around the corner. As a lead up to the holiday festivities, Suzuki Philippines has some great news with its Four the Win Promo this September. For the entire month, four models—the Swift, Celerio, and even the recently launched New Ciaz and New Vitara AllGrip come with cash discounts or low downpayment deals.

SMC To Take Delivery Of New MRT-7 Trains Next Week, Targets Completion By 2022


San Miguel Corporation has announced that the first batch of trains for its MRT-7 project is set to arrive in the country from South Korea next week, even as work continues for the completion of the much-awaited mass rail project.

Toyota Motor PH Recalling GR Supra For Brake Issue


Toyota Motor Philippines is recalling a number of GR Supra models, proving that Gazoo Racing models aren’t immune to special service campaigns.

Ford Creates A "Very Gay Ranger Raptor" As A Response To An Internet Troll


Ford made a “Very Gay Raptor” as a response to an internet troll and a strong statement against homophobia. The performance truck was wrapped in gold and rainbow and paraded the streets of Cologne, Germany to celebrate Pride Day.

The 2022 Subaru Forester Wilderness Wants To Tackle The Trails


The refreshed 2022 Subaru Forester has made its way across the pond to North America. More or less, it stays true to the new features seen in the JDM version (new front-end, ladder-type roof rails, etc.). The big news, however, is the arrival of the Forester Wilderness—a rugged, off-road centric version of Subaru’s compact SUV.

September 2, 2021

For P 21K, Mazda Can Unlock 12 Percent More Horsepower In The Mazda3, CX-30


Head-turning designs and an engaging driving experience are just two factors in Mazda’s move towards the premium space. Above all, the Japanese carmaker wants to create a deeper bond between car and driver, and this is seen through several of its ownership and aftersales programs.

Subaru To Halt All Japan Production Due To Parts Shortage


It looks like even Subaru can’t escape the effects of the global semiconductor shortage. The All-Wheel Drive specialist just announced that it’s suspending production at all of its manufacturing facilities in Japan starting September 7 September 13 (per a September 6 update).