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November 20, 2017

Mercedes-Benz Shines for The Justice League

I don’t care what other critics say: the new Justice League was great. With the reputation of DC-inspired movies to be dark, brooding, and somewhat tragic, it was (pleasantly) surprising to encounter a lighter and more entertaining story line; an influence from Joss Whedon’s decision to do last-minute re-shoots after Zack Snyder pulled out of the project due to personal reasons.

If you’re not one of the few lucky ones who were “privileged enough” to own a Ford GT, there may be another chance to own Ford’s supercar. And this time, it fits right on your wrist. Ford teamed up with Autodromo, a watchmaker that specializes in automotive-themed watches to create two lines inspired by the GT and GT40.

Quick: what’s the most raced brand America’s grassroots racing scene? If you’re thinking Toyota, Nissan, or Subaru, then you’re wrong. It’s Mazda. According to 2015 figures of the Sports Car Club of America (SCCA), Mazda is the preferred brand by grassroots racers a whopping 55 percent of the time (it’s closer to 60 percent now); and at the cornerstone of all that is the MX-5.

This is the Most Powerful, Most Capable Corvette Ever

Chevrolet just introduced the 2019 Corvette ZR1, a supercar that pushes Corvette’s performance legacy with the highest power, greatest track performance, and most advanced technology in its production history.

Volvo Philippines, the official and authorized dealer and distributor of the Swedish premium car brand Volvo, graciously hosted this year’s second assembly of the various Swedish companies in the Philippines.

The 46th activation of Volkswagen Philippines’ Child Safety Initiative (CSI) was held at Ayala Malls the 30th last November 4 and 5 and with that, the local campaign of the German carmaker reached a landmark of 10,000 child participants.

With 420 cars in contention, women have voted the Hyundai Ioniq as their World Car of the Year this 2017.

Meet Volvo's 600-Horsepower High-Performance Car

Polestar, Volvo’s new performance brand has revealed the first of three high-performance models, the Polestar 1. Built at a purpose-built facility in China, it will start production in the middle of 2019. It delivers 600 horsepower and 1,000 Nm of torque thanks to its 4-cylinder Volvo Drive-E powertrain.

Sony is putting self-driving cars on the path of reality thanks to a new development in digital imaging technology. Specifically made for automotive applications such as forward-sensing cameras, the Sony IMX324 features a new CMOS sensor that bumps up the resolution to 7.42 effective megapixels—the highest currently in the industry.

Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI) President and CEO Ma. Fe Perez-Agudo exchanged pleasantries with South Korean President Moon Jae-In at the ASEAN Business & Investments Summit (ABIS) 2017. Ms. Agudo, a panelist at the ABIS forum, “Unleashing Women Economic Power and Human Capital Development (Investing in Education, Global Competencies, Women and Affirmative Action),” echoed President Moon’s keynote message on co-prosperity and unleashing the potential of all.

Here's Your Last Chance to Buy a Subaru Legacy for the Price of a Forester 2.0

Christmas comes early if you’re in the market for a new Subaru, specifically the Legacy executive sedan. Motor Image Pilipinas, the exclusive distributor of Subaru vehicles is making the Legacy 2.5i-S even more enticing with deals throughout this November.

God bless this Lamborghini. Seems Pope Francis is continuing his charitable ways after receiving this one-of-a-kind Huracán RWD supercar.

I wish I could say everything is running like clockwork with my long-term test 2017 Mazda3 Speed, I really do. In truth, six months after taking delivery, the overall experience has still been fairly positive, but it’s not without its share of problems.

Mazda is set to present yet another update for its executive sedan, the Mazda6. Set to be unveiled globally at the Los Angeles Auto Show on November 29, the re-designed Mazda6 is getting enhanced aesthetics and more grunt thanks to a turbocharged engine.

Ever wonder how often the average car door is closed in 10 years? About 45,000 times. Many of those closures can harder than your average slam.

Hyundai Holds Youth Group Dialogue That Fosters Policy Making

HARI Foundation, Inc. (HFI), the social corporate responsibility (CSR) arm of Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI), in partnership with the Institute for Global Education Exchange and Internship, Inc. (IGEEI) held a conference with delegates to the Youth Policy and Action Project, a European Commission-funded initiative that aims to promote strategic cooperation among youth organizations, government, and private bodies in the area of youth policy making.

MiLi's Limited Edition Scuderia Ferrari Collection is Now Available

After previewing it last August, MiLi just launched the limited edition Scuderia Ferrari Collection just in time for the brand’s 70th anniversary.

There’s a lot to love with the Isuzu mu-X. Compared to its other PPV (Pickup-based Passenger Vehicle) competitors, it’s largely unpretentious, but still very capable. Its no-frills, honest-to-goodness, all-practical attitude makes it a great 7-seater family SUV—one you’re proud to recommend to your family and friends. Still, pressured by increased competition, Isuzu has brought to table some improvements for 2018, some of which are designed specifically to make it a more attractive prospect to more buyers.

Mazda’s trademark vehicle design and engineering philosophy which literally translates to horse-and-rider-as-one, is set to be the highlight of the first ever Jinba Ittai Academy public test drive activity happening this November 23 to 26, 2017 at the corner of 38th and 9th streets, near Uptown Mall at the Bonifacio Global City in Taguig.

Ford is often credited for creating the moving assembly line in 1913. In the 104 years that followed, it introduced workers to performing menial, repetitive tasks day after day. Of course, doing the same thing over and over takes its toll right?

UPDATED: Suzuki Philippines Launches 2018 Vitara (w/ 23 Photos, Brochure)

UPDATE: We have included the brochure below (11/14).

Leveraging the compact carmaker’s SUV heritage, Suzuki Philippines brings back a storied nameplate to the country: the Vitara. Designed to match the growing demand in the sub-compact SUV segment in the country, the 2018 Vitara encourages individuality, fuel efficiency, and safety to its target market: millennials.

Ford Philippines announced that its October retail sales rose 5 percent year-over-year to 2,598 vehicles, driven by the strong demand for the EcoSport, Everest, and Ranger.

In their latest Driver Satisfactory Index, Manila’s “most important driving app”, Waze, just told us what we already know: our traffic sucks. After tracking millions (around 90 million if you wanted to be more specific) of Waze users in 217 metropolitan areas in 39 countries, the Philippines has garnered the dubious reputation of being among the least satisfied drivers in the world.

The 2018 Nissan Urvan is Here!

After announcing that its 2018 Urvan will arrive by November, Nissan Philippines has delivered on that promise. The company has finally pulled the wraps off the 2018 Urvan line-up which is available in 5 variants, including one that comes with the much-awaited automatic gearbox.

A few days ago, Toyota Motor Philippines revealed a new variant of its best-selling Innova MPV. Dubbed the Innova Touring Sport, it’s a sportier model based off the 2.8 E model.

Hey, People of Metro Manila! Enjoy the long holidays? Great. Well, just make sure to remember that if you plan to go out anytime from tomorrow, Monday, November 13 to Wednesday, November 15, the UVVRP or the United Vehicular Volume Reduction Scheme (Number Coding) is IMPLEMENTED.

Hyundai and Kia Outline Future Drivetrain Technology

Hyundai and its sister brand, Kia outlined their future powertrain development strategy that includes a new family of gasoline and diesel engines, developments in plug-in hybrid and electric drivetrains, and a next-generation fuel cell vehicle.

In celebration of Chevrolet’s 100th year anniversary, Chevrolet Philippines – The Covenant Car Company, Inc. is set to introduce a special edition model of its Colorado ~~in a week’s time~~ at the end of the month.

Decoding 10 Common Car Insurance Terms

Insurance uses a lot of terms and phrases that may be confusing. It’s important to understand the key terms so you’ll know exactly what you’re getting, what’s covered, and if you’re getting a good deal. Here are 10 common car insurance terms that you should know.

Caltex Havoline, marketed by Chevron Philippines Inc. (CPI), launched its newest range of Caltex Havoline synthetic and mineral motorcycle engine oils designed for the tough urban riding environment.

EVs are deemed to be the future and no one, not even supercar maker Lamborghini can escape it. However, the carmaker from Sant’Agata won’t just put some Nissan Leaf hardware into a wedgy body and call it a day. No sir, they’re showing how cutting-edge technology could help power the EV supercars of tomorrow. Meet the Terzo Millennio concept.

Score a Hyundai Home Run This Christmas

Christmas truly is the most wonderful time of the year in the Philippines! But with the wonders of the season are “strike out” moments: from budget-blowing expenses, stressful traffic jams, hangovers to weight gain.

Stamping their dominance in the local performance oil market, Motul Philippines staged the first “BoxerFest” at the Greenhills Commercial Center.

On its 17th year, Vision Petron, the multi-awarded national student art competition of oil industry leader Petron Corporation, opened its Fuel Creativity Exhibit at the Bencab Museum in Baguio, last October 14. The month-long exhibit is a retrospective painting exhibition featuring selected works of Vision Petron National Student Art Competition grand prize winners over the years.

One of the world’s great GTs and the quintessential Aston Martin is entering the final phase of its production life. And as the world is bidding goodbye to the Vanquish, the British supercar maker is now taking orders (including its distributor in Manila) for the limited 175 run of the Vanquish S Ultimate.

Toyota Motor Philippines Spruces Up Innova with Touring Sport Variant

After the launch of a sportier Avanza variant last month, Toyota Motor Philippines is giving the country’s best-selling MPV, the Innova, the sporty treatment as well. Meet the new Innova Touring Sport.

There are stories about a young man who’s supposed to marry someone sensible, attractive, and a good provider. But when the protagonist meets the would-be fiancée’s more interesting, vivacious, funny, and unconventional sibling or best friend, sparks fly and the original relationship doesn’t stand a chance. Or does it?

To celebrate the upcoming 20th edition of the NISMO, Nissan and NISMO gave fans the chance to pick their greatest Top 20 Nissan/NISMO race cars of all time.

If carmakers had their way, cars of the future will have screens, screens, and even more screens. With the amount of information drivers (and people in general) devour, this may seem like a good idea; one could even say it’s inevitable. That is, unless you’re Mazda.

Hands up, who likes forking out cash to fill up at the fuel station? What if you could do that less often? Where would you turn for help?

This Hyundai Elantra is All-Show, All-Go

Hyundai has partnered with Illinois-based tuner Blood Type Racing (BTR) to produce an Elantra that’s “all-show, all-go.” Unveiled at the 2017 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, this special BTR Edition Elantra gives “enthusiasts a new vision of where the Elantra can go.”

With some 1.14 million motorcycles reported sold in 2016, the Philippines is now the second largest market for motorcycles in Southeast Asia behind Indonesia. As motorcycles have increasingly become a preferred mode of transportation for many Filipinos given traffic and road conditions, the need for more qualified and highly trained motorcycle mechanics has come to light.

Subaru Corporation is betting big on advanced driver assist technologies that the company has completed new test tracks designed specifically for its testing. Located in Hokkaido, Japan, the Bifuka Proving Ground in the Subaru R&E Center, the new test tracks have commenced operations.

FlatOut Race Series Staged Final Showdown of 2017 at Clark International Speedway

Even a ravaging typhoon couldn’t stop the FlatOut Race Series (FORS) from staging the 8th and final round of the 2017 season. Torrential rains plagued the Clark International Speedway last October 14. Still, a total of 93 entries braved the poor weather for a last dash shot at this year’s championship.

Reuters reports that BMW is recalling approximately 1 million vehicles for two separate issues that involve fire risks. Although the recall is currently limited to the North American market, BMW AG says that the recall may spread to other markets globally.

Porsche smashes the record for road-approved sportscars on the 20.6-kilometer Nürburgring Nordschleife with the GT2 RS. The record time of 6 minutes and 47.3 seconds was achieved in the presence of a notary and surpassed even Porsche’s own expectations.

With the completion of 64 new lane-kilometers along Bulacan and Pampanga portions of the NLEX, the Metro Pacific is increasing the toll fees effective tomorrow, November 6, 2017.

Honda is Going to Electrify the World

The opening montage seems to play normally at first: the Honda logo, with its eponymous tagline, “The Power of Dreams” fades to black followed by the glow of an Engine Start Button. The unnamed driver presses it and what follows is a montage of nature, children playing under a blue sky, and even more nature. One by one, the hybrids, EVs, and even Honda’s fuel cell vehicles are given the hero treatment. They are undoubtedly the front and center in this video with the NSX and the Civic Type R relegated to an also-starring role. Things are about change at Honda and this video just set the tone.

Pilipinas Taj Autogroup, Inc. (PTAJ), the exclusive distributor of Tata Motors partners with one of the largest freight logistics companies in the country, MMG Logistics. Through this partnership, Tata is supplying 13 brand-new commercial vehicles including 10 Prima 6038.S, a Prima 4438.S tractor head, a SFC407 truck, and a Super Ace).

Hino Motors Philippines (HMP) marks its first full-service dealership in Isabela with a ground-breaking ceremony. HMP is confident Hino Isabela will provide efficient trucking solutions to meet the growing logistics demand in the city.

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