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Hyundai inaugurates trucks and buses dealership in Cebu
HYUNDAI Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI), the official distributor of Hyundai commercial vehicles (CV) in the country, recently inaugurated…
Ride Your Dream with Suzuki this August
DUE to popular demand, Suzuki Philippines Inc. (SPH), the country’s pioneer compact car distributor, announces the extension of…
Lexus loyalty highlighted
RAYMOND T. Rodriguez, the Lexus Manila president, is all smiles these days. Why? Because Lexus became the highest…
Aston Martin unveils its first-ever luxury SUV
IN Aston Martin’s illustrious 108-year history, the introduction of its first-ever luxury SUV, the DBX, is a bold…
GR Yaris is here
IT is really a wonder that Toyota keeps on unwrapping wondrous cars almost unstoppably, pandemic or no pandemic.…
Toyota in Tokyo Olympics
TOYOTA has proven once more that it is not only into motoring business but in sports development as…
Chevrolet introduces the All-New Tracker
THE Covenant Car Company, Inc. (TCCCI), exclusive importer and distributor of Chevrolet automobiles and parts in the country,…
Wheel Gallery rolls out the Method Race Wheels
WHEEL Gallery Inc., the industry expert for off-road wheels and tires, was recently named the official distributor of…
Suzuki Philippines reveals new and improved Ciaz
SUZUKI Philippines Incorporated (SPH), the country’s pioneer compact car distributor, announces the launch of an upgraded version of…
Tracking the right price
THE part that struck me most when the Chevrolet Tracker was recently launched was its price of P1,142,888…
Japan’s Toyota adds ‘kei’ makers to technology partnership
Fuel-efficient kei cars, defined by their small size and maximum 0.66 liter engine size, are popular with farmers, deliveries and retailers. Their tiny size is a plus for maneuvering through Japan’s tiny roads and fitting into small parking spaces.
Cleanfuel inaugurates its newest station in Las Piñas
GROWING fuel company Cleanfuel finally brought “Quality Fuel for Less” to Las Piñas City. The aggressive stance of…
Blast from New Zealand
MY dear friend, Danny “Sir John” Isla, writes about his new home that is Auckland, New Zealand. He…
All-new 2022 Suzuki Hayabusa launched
AFTER its successful launch in the global market early this year, the much-awaited newest generation of the Suzuki…
Peugeot continues its commitment to the environment
PEUGEOT Philippines reiterates its commitment to the environment with the planting of 300 more trees via the Protectors…
‘Cebu lechon made the trip more worthwhile’
VINCE S. Socco, the much-admired writer-in-residence here, rides/writes again. The long-serving Toyota Motor Philippines hotshot expounds on his…
Ford rolls out Ranger Raptor X and Ranger Wildtrak 4×4
FORD Philippines recently announced the expansion of its 4×4 pickup truck lineup, strengthening its leadership in the hotly…
Stunning sales increase
IT is simply stunning. Almost unbelievable. I refer to the 360.8-percent increase in vehicle sales just a while…
Chery introduces newest brand ambassador
CHERY Auto Philippines finally reveals the face of its most-awaited brand ambassador for 2021. After a series of…
Petron stations launch exclusive motorcycle lanes
UNDERSTANDING the unique needs of the growing number of two-wheeled motorists, oil industry leader Petron Corp. is designating…
Not just roads but rivers, too
NOT only is San Miguel Corp. (SMC) set to build another road wonder traversing the Pasig River in…
Suzuki brings in the new Vitara AllGrip
SUZUKI Philippines Inc. (SPH) finally brought in the much-anticipated New Vitara AllGrip. The introduction of this four-wheel-drive variant…
Isuzu partners with Velocity Motor Sales Corp.
ISUZU Philippines Corp. (IPC) is on a roll in expanding its dealership network. With the goal “road to…
‘Moving to the New Normal’
I GIVE way again to Vince S. Socco, the impregnable Toyota titan, who is my favorite writer-in-residence here.…
Auto Focus Automobile of the Year Awards returns
JUST over 5 months ago, the Toyota Hilux and Alphard were officially proclaimed as the major winners of…
JAC Philippines rolls out the new S2
TRIESENBURG Auto Corp. (TAC), the official distributor of JAC passenger and light commercial vehicles, came into the country…
CARS cruising on govt help; heart from Isuzu
IT is June, traditionally the “marry” month of the year because it’s been many a couple’s calendar of…
First-time car owner gets a Hyundai Kona
THIS computer technology student is bound to turn heads at school as a first-time owner of the globally…
Trimotors introduces the all-new Bajaj RE
TRIMOTORS Technology Corp., the exclusive distributor of Bajaj three-wheelers in the Philippines, levelled up its game with the…
Kia expands with new dealership in Bohol
KIA Philippines continues to bring its award-winning vehicles and outstanding services to more Filipinos across the country. Recently…
Expressway to Quezon on; Toyota ‘kaizen’
IT is obvious. There’s no stopping Ramon S. Ang (RSA) from pursuing his nation-building platform. Not even the…
Honda brings in the All-New City Hatchback
AFTER bidding farewell to the well-received Jazz, Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) bounced back by filling the gap…
Road to recovery shaping up; Lexus RX 350L
IT’S increasingly becoming obvious that a robust rebound is peering through the clouds. Meaning, the industry is now…
Volkswagen T-Cross soon-to-arrive, now available for reservation
AFTER its successful preview, the Volkswagen T-Cross is finally arriving soon. In a recent online event, Volkswagen Philippines…
A French experience from Peugeot Metronome
IN these trying times, when our health and our safety take precedence over everything else, we’ve taken great…
Budget tips for Gen Zs; Isuzu ‘BLOWBAGETS’
MY good friend, Nadinne Capistrano, writes to say she has some tips to help millennials and Gen Zs…
BMW opens new home of premium mobility
SMC Asia Car Distributors Corp., the official importer, and distributor of BMW in the Philippines, recently announced the…
Michael Breen is new Ford PHL managing director
FORD Motor Company has announced the appointment of Michael “Mike” Breen as managing director, Ford Philippines, effective June…
Tugade trumpets traffic success; Nakamura pitch
ONE positive aspect arising from the extended various levels of lockdown in the metropolis is the pronounced reduction…
The all-new Isuzu D-MAX has arrived
AFTER much anticipation, Isuzu Philippines Corp. (IPC) has finally unveiled the latest generation of its popular pickup—the all-new…
Suzuki rolls out hot new promos
SUZUKI Philippines Inc. (SPH), the country’s pioneer compact car distributor, welcomes the month of April with several new…
Saudi’s carless future; Toyota throbs but Jazz junked
IN a recent AFP (Agence France-Presse) report, Saudi Arabia will have a future that will have no more…
GAC introduces the GN6 MPV
LEGADO Motors, Inc., the official distributor of GAC Motor in the Philippines, recently launched its entry to the…
VW does it again; GR Yaris coming soon
WHY did Volkswagen (VW) AG US unit knowingly issue a false news release claiming it would rename its…
Nissan unleashes the new Navara
SINCE its introduction in 2015, the Navara pickup’s current generation undoubtedly gained a stronghold in the vehicle segment.…
Suzuki introduces bigger and better Auto Pasong Tamo Satellite
Suzuki Philippines Inc. (SPH), the pioneer compact car distributor in the country, announces the opening of a new…
Teamwork elusive as ever; SMC’s P190-million aid & more
WHILE the ECQ (Enhanced Community Quarantine) is in force, a curfew of from 6 p.m. to 5 a.m.…
VW previews the T-Cross and talks about the future
DESPITE the uncertainty in the economy brought about by the raging Covid-19 pandemic, which doesn’t show any signs…
Toyota introduces updated Innova
LEADING mobility company Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) is empowering Filipinos to create new memories and share stories with…
Tabuena scores big for Lexus; Petron promos
LEXUS scores big consistently on sales through the years but what is not known that much is its…
Taking care of your car may just protect you, here’s how
While health and safety protocols are being strictly implemented and everyone is encouraged to stay at home, this…
The go-getting all-new City
WHEN Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) brought in the highly-anticipated latest generation City, it also represents the brand’s…
Alabang Sucat Skyway Extension (Northbound) to open 2nd quarter of 2021
(From left) DPWH PPP Director Alex Bote, DPWH Secretary Mark Villar, DPWH Usec Cathy Cabral and DPWH BBB…
Chevrolet ‘Shop. Click Drive.’ goes live
THE Covenant Car Company, Inc. (TCCCI), the exclusive importer and distributor of Chevrolet automobiles and parts in the…
Bisita Iglesia no surrender; Okamoto ‘flesh & blood’
SIDESWIPED back-to-back from 2020 by this cruel Covid-19 pandemic is our yearly vow to do the Bisita Iglesia,…
Isuzu turns over Traviz units to Tiaong LGU
ISUZU Philippines Corp. (IPC) recently handed over 25 units of Traviz light-duty trucks to the progressive municipality of…
Volvo child seat, Lexus IS & Honda prices
WHILE a moratorium on the children’s car-seat debate is on, I received a timely piece from Paolo Ella,…
Ford boosts off-road capability with new Ranger FX4 MAX
FORD Philippines unveiled the Ford Ranger FX4 MAX, a new Ranger pickup truck that delivers off-road driving capabilities…
Countryside (S)tonic
LAUNCHED late last year, the hip and stylish Stonic was Kia Philippines’s newest subcompact crossover to join its…
Max markdown on the Maxus T60
IN these current times where a steady flow of income is not guaranteed, the need for business owners…
Tiger’s Hyundai crash; BMW unveils 4 series
TIGER Woods, golf’s living legend, wasn’t driving his own car when he figured in a road accident last…
Suzuki PHL breaks ground for Suzuki Auto Matina
SUZUKI Philippines Incorporated (SPH), the country’s pioneer compact car distributor, adds yet another dealership to start the year…
Ford unveils New Ranger with ‘Live the Ranger Life’ philosophy
FORD Philippines recently launched the refreshed Ranger lineup boasting new exterior enhancements to offer customers a new look…
Year of the Ox: ‘OKS’ deals on Hyundai commercial vehicles
LET Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI) help you change your luck for the better with the Oks na…
Car-seat law & MVIS torpedoed; Lexus ‘omotenashi’
WHO said President Duterte has stopped acting fast? Think again, fellas. In one fell swoop, President Duterte torpedoed…
2.85-km section of Alaminos-San Pablo City Bypass Road to open in March
PUBLIC Works and Highways Secretary Mark A. Villar has announced the opening on March 15 of 2.85-kilometer section…
Mitsubishi turns over L300 utility vans to Orix Rental Corp.
MITSUBISHI Motors Philippines Inc. (MMPI), along with dealer partner Peak Motors Philippines Incorporated (PMPI), recently turned over 128…
PBOAP appeals to full re-opening of provincial bus operations
THE Provincial Buses Association of the Philippines (PBOAP) is now requesting the transport authorities to finally allow them…
Maxus rolls out the D60 compact SUV
MAXUS Philippines recently rolled out its newest addition to the country’s growing lineup—the D60 compact SUV. The introduction…
What is RA 11229?
THE announcement made by the Land Transportation Office (LTO) on the implementation of RA 11229 otherwise known as…
Car seat vs seat belt; Skyway 3 connector
THE new child car seat law was stopped on its tracks but not after it got pelted with…
Chery reveals the premium Tiggo 7 Pro
AFTER the initial public sneak peeks at the Manila International Auto Show (MIAS)Wired last year, Chery Auto Philippines…
Have an extraordinary online shopping experience with MG
NOW, you can reserve and purchase your very own MG vehicle online simply by visiting MG Philippines’s brand…
LTO ruling off tangent; Parex & Aerocity projects
THE recent Pampanga case about a vehicle getting inspected gone awry is but one of so many sorry…
Kia targets triple-digit sales growth in 2021
DURING the recently concluded virtual media roundtable discussion, Kia Philippines remains optimistic for the new year. None other…
Pampanga business leader wants investigation on PMVIC after a failed test
THE president of the Pampanga Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc. (PamCham) wants an investigation on Private Motor…
We are here to stay–Nissan
WHAT was closed last week was the manufacturing aspect of Almera, not Nissan. Almera is a Nissan model…
Isuzu donates ‘Mobile Kitchen’ to Philippine Red Cross
ISUZU Philippines Corp. (IPC) started the New Year being true to its corporate mantra as “Your Responsible Partner”…
‘Second wind’ at Nlex; more on 2021 forecast
IT happens that in a marathon, the champion also feels energy slipping away. And then, all too suddenly,…
Villar: Nlex Connector to reach España this year
THE Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and Nlex Corp. are accelerating the construction of the first…
Mazda introduces the BT-50 4×4 Pangolin Edition
FOR Mazda Philippines, championing wildlife preservation is best manifested by introducing a pickup variant dedicated to raising awareness…
Geely Philippines: A look back at 2020
LAST year has been a tough year. The coronavirus outbreak has spared no one and has slapped businesses…
Vaccine gives hope but not DTI’s new tariffs
JUST as hopes of recovery waft in the nippy air—what with the virus-vaccine’s much-awaited arrival—the car world got…
Been driving around more often? Here are some road safety tips to remember
Ever since quarantine restrictions were eased mid-last year, more and more Filipinos have been starting to head out…
JAC Motors brings in the T8 pickup
TRIESENBURG Auto Corp. (TAC), the official distributor of JAC Passenger and Light Commercial Vehicles in the Philippines, finally…
Virus also killed our appetite to buy that dream car
ENOUGH of talk about 2020’s poor showing, sales-wise. We don’t need a Wharton alumnus to tell us that…
PBOAP appeals for uniform travel requirement for commuters
A GROUP of provincial bus operators suggested to DILG Secretary Eduardo Año to issue a directive to local…
Here comes Team Changan
CHANGAN Motor Philippines Inc. (CMPI), the official distributor of Changan vehicles in the Philippines, may have silently entered…
MG ends 2020 strong with the opening of three new dealerships
THE Covenant Car Company, Inc. (TCCCI)—MG Philippines ends 2020 on a high note with the confirmed opening of…
A new ‘variant’ plus the Yaris & Skyway 3
SUDDENLY, the coronavirus, which has already inflicted so much havoc on the car industry the past 10 months…
Toyota reveals restyled new Yaris for 2021
AFTER a series of exciting model launches, leading mobility company Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) wraps up 2020 with…
Isuzu resumes turnovers of commercial vehicles
ISUZU Philippines Corp. (IPC) does not let the pandemic halt its commitment to providing reliable commercial and utility…
Encounter with a vaccine recipient; endless SMC aid
DEBORAH Dawn Delgado-Ferrer was one of the first Filipinos in America to receive a vaccine shot on December…
Mazda introduces Build Your Personal MX-5 Program
NOTHING is more satisfying for car enthusiasts than owning a brand-new car customized to own personal preference, much…
It’s the season of giving with Lexus
THE holiday season is the perfect time to treat yourself and your loved ones to your heart’s desires.…
Nlex-Gatchalian standoff; BMW R18 launched
AS I write this, there was a deadlock between Nlex and Valenzuela Mayor Rex Gatchalian on the lifting…
Safety will still be key in 2021, here’s what you’ll need
Safety tacked on a whole new meaning this year. Suddenly the phrase “stay safe”, “ingat”, or any iteration…
Honda rolls out the all-new City and refreshed CR-V
HONDA Cars Philippines Inc. (HCPI) finally brought in one of its best-selling models in the country—highly-anticipated 5th generation…
Pilipinas Shell, Boy Scouts of the PHL teach youth road safety
WITH the objective of educating the Filipino youth on road safety, Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corp. partnered with the…
Public servant Rex Gatchalian deserves praise
IF there’s one thing that stood out in Rex Gatchalian’s move to suspend RFID operations beginning this week…