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November 5, 2021

Suzuki PH Introduces S-Presso Special Edition For P 568K


Suzuki Philippines is releasing a more stylish version of its S-Presso mini crossover just in time for Christmas. Meet the 2022 Suzuki S-Presso Special Edition.

Hyundai Previews EV Concept Called Seven


Hyundai Motor Company today revealed teaser images of the sleek and spacious Seven, an all-electric SUV concept to be fully unveiled later this month.

Buy A Honda City Now, Start Paying Next Year


Honda Cars Philippines is setting off the festivities with their Holiday Dream Deals promo which runs until November 30, 2021. With the holiday season fast approaching, HCPI is giving its customers the best deals yet including cash discounts and even a buy-now-pay-next-year financing scheme.

Aston Martin Completes First 1,155-Horsepower Valkyrie Hypercar


The first customers will soon receive their Aston Martin Valkyrie hypercars, four years after it was first announced. This as the ultra-luxury British car manufacturer announced that the highly anticipated Valkyrie coupe has entered full production and that the first customer car is now complete, with deliveries planned in the coming weeks.

Metro Manila Downgraded To Alert Level 2


The National Capital Region (NCR) further relaxed its quarantine classification to Alert Level 2 starting today, Friday, November 5. This will be in effect until Sunday, November 21. This comes barely a week since NCR shifted to Alert Level 3 in the new five-tier Alert system.

November 4, 2021

Ford Philippines Unveils Year-End Sale Offerings


Ford Philippines has unveiled its roster of year-end sale promotions with bigger cash discounts, enhanced financing offers, additional service freebies, and a new offer for the Ford Territory.

Did Ford PH Just Show The Refreshed 2022 Everest?


Update: Ford Philippines releases a statement (11/5).

Did Ford Philippines inadvertently show the arrival of the refreshed Ford Everest? It seems so, if this is based on the carmaker’s website splash page.

SMC Opens Weekend Market To Help Small Businesses


San Miguel Corporation (SMC) officially opened its Circolo community weekend market on an unused company property in Cabuyao, Laguna, to help farmers and small businesses reach more consumers, boost their income, and broaden access to fresh and affordable products—all rent-free for six months.

Mitsubishi Motors PH Brings In Xpander Black Series (w/ Specs)


Mitsubishi Motors Philippines is bringing in a limited number of its Xpander Black Series. Shown on their official website, this variant of the country’s best-selling MPV is perfect for those who don’t like chrome.

JVC Kenwood To Use Simplified Smartphone Mirroring System


JVC Kenwood has announced that they are partnering with VNC Automotive to provide full smartphone and mobile device mirroring solutions for vehicle manufacturers as well as the aftermarket.

Defender Becomes Jaguar Land Rover's Best-Selling Model For The First Time Ever


The Land Rover Defender has become Jaguar Land Rover’s best-selling vehicle for the first time in its history.

Lexus Revamps High-Performance F Family


Lexus is about to diversify its high-performance F family, and things will get, admittedly, confusing.

November 3, 2021

Subaru XV GT Edition Returns For 2022 With P 2M Price Tag


Well, that didn’t take too long. About six months after the arrival of the refreshed Subaru XV, its sportier looking (emphasis on looking) counterpart is back. Ladies and gentlemen, meet the 2022 Subaru XV GT Edition.

70 Percent Capacity In PUVs Start Tomorrow; Plastic Barriers Not Required


The Department of Transportation (DOTr) along with the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) has approved the increasing of passenger capacity for rail lines and selected public utility vehicles operating in Metro Manila and its adjacent provinces from 50 to 70 percent beginning November 4, 2021.

Meet The World's First Portable EV Charger: The ZipCharge Go


Meet the world’s first portable Electric Vehicle (EV) charger—the ZipCharge Go. Set to be available either for sale or for a monthly subscription basis in Europe, it removes one of the most common barriers to EV ownership: the lack a charging port at home.

Heads-Up: There Will Be An EV Eco Run Happening This November 6


The Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines or EVAP is organizing the first-ever EV eco-run this Saturday, November 6 at 8 AM.

All-New Honda Civic Announced As Japan Car Of The Year 2021-2022 Nominee


The nominees for the 2021-2022 Japan Car of the Year awards have been announced, and for this year, 29 cars are vying for the top prize. To be nominated, they had to be announced or launched in Japan between November 1, 2020 and October 31, 2021.

Foton PH Cutting As Much As P825K Off A Brand-New Truck This Weekend


Foton Motor Philippines, Inc. (FMPI) introduces an early Christmas gift to Filipinos as it brings its biggest truck sale of 2021, where up to P 825,000 cash discounts will be made available.

Honda To Battle Entry-Level Chinese SUVs With 2022 ZR-V?


The next piece in Honda’s product puzzle has emerged: this is our first look at their newest sub-compact SUV. Rumored to be called the ZR-V, the crossover is slated for a global reveal next week at the Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show or GIIAS.

Carousell PH Partners With Premium Warranty Services To Provide Used Car Consumer Protection


Online classifieds company, Carousell Philippines has teamed up with Premium Warranty Services Philippines, Inc or PWSPI to provide warranty to used vehicles sold on its platform, ending the industry’s “as-is, where-is” practice.

You Can Always Count On The Honda City


When you’re looking for a partner that will be there for the long haul, it has to be dependable, true to itself, and compatible with how you live your life – for better or for worse. It’s not enough to tick all the boxes on paper. What you want is a companion that will be able to support your daily needs, and also take you on those exciting adventures that you crave.

November 2, 2021

Here's Another Look At The 2022 Toyota Avanza Before Its Global Launch


About a week before its official global debut on November 10 at the Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS), more photos of the all-new 2022 Toyota Avanza managed to leak online.

Hyundai Achieves Safety Milestone In The U.S.


Hyundai has reached a milestone in the U.S. by including autonomous emergency braking or AEB as standard on its light vehicles a full two years before the industry commitment’s deadline.

Geely Targets To Become Top 3 Auto Brand In ASEAN


Geely is targeting to boost its annual global sales to 3.65 million units by 2025, including becoming a Top 3 automotive brand in ASEAN. This was announced by the Chinese carmaker with their Smart Geely 2025 roadmap.

Honda Cars PH Is Rewarding Owners Who Follow Their Proper Service Schedule


Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) is announcing Sure Save Treats as a way of thanking customers who diligently follow the maintenance schedule for their Honda vehicles. Sure Save Treats grants discount vouchers to qualified customers on periodic maintenance lubricants, parts, and labor at select Honda Cars dealerships and service centers nationwide (check the full list below).

Peugeot Takes Full Control Of Malaysian Plant; 2008, Refreshed 3008, 5008 Coming To PH


Stellantis, the parent company of Peugeot, has acquired full ownership of NAZA Automotive Manufacturing Sdn Bhd and the latter’s manufacturing plant in Gurun, Kedah.

November 1, 2021

Geely's Next-Generation 1.5-liter Engine To Be Supercharged, Electrified


The Geely Auto Group is banking on its new global powertrain brand, Leishen Power to bring them to the forefront of engine development. Headlining the intelligent, high-efficiency powertrain brand is a hybrid system called Leishen Hi-X.

Ford To Reveal All-New 2022 Ranger On November 24


The wait is almost over: Ford has revealed that the all-new 2022 Ranger’s global debut is slated for  Wednesday, November 24.

Toyota Includes AE86 To Heritage Parts Program


Toyota is once again expanding its Heritage Parts program to cover the Corolla Levin and Sprinter Trueno—better known as the AE86.

The 2022 Toyota GR86 RC Is A Blank Canvas For Aftermarket And Track Enthusiasts


Toyota commences sales of the all-new GR86 in Japan. The sportscar, still co-developed with Subaru brings more power and a more engaging driving feel even when compared to the already good first-generation model.

Palisade SUV Returns To Hyundai Philippines Line-Up For P 3.24M (w/ Specs)


In 2019, at the Manila International Auto Show (yeah, we still had physical motor shows then), Hyundai Philippines made a big splash with the arrival of the Palisade SUV. The large SUV, meant to slot above its then available Santa Fe (yeah, that was a thing too), was giving the Korean automaker something to fight against the likes of the Ford Explorer and Mazda CX-9.

First Drive: 2022 Toyota Hilux GR Sport


Being a petite-sized Asian means that I rarely get behind the wheel of vehicles the size of pick-ups. In fact, I’ve probably only driven less than a handful. It was, therefore, a bit thrilling to take one of the most iconic pick-up models in the Philippines on a 60-kilometer road trip. Beyond that sense of personal accomplishment though, does the Hilux live up to the expectation, even in the new GR Sport guise, that it’s drivable by every kind of motorist?