Articles about Car Launch

Staying true to the formula

Has it been seven years since Lexus introduced the NX crossover? Judging by the look of the outgoing model, it doesn't seem like it. The NX was so sharp and fresh when it debuted that its design withstood the test of

This is the first mass market EV officially sold in the country

In 2019 Nissan Philippines boldly claimed that it would herald the start of the Philippine EV age by officially announcing that its Leaf will be launched here. A global pandemic delayed that plan a bit, but here we are finally.Like in

One brand took 6 out of the top 10 spots

If you ever needed any more proof of Toyota Motor Philippines' dominance, look no further than the past 12 months. No, we're not talking about sales-we're talking about how much noise the brand's local launches made despite everything

Some of these have been confirmed for a local launch already

Another year, another handful of car launches to look forward to. Now that 2019 is in the books, it's time for us to see what's on the horizon for the Philippine automotive industry in terms of future offerings.Below are

Familiar engine, totally different look

If you watch this space regularly, then you probably remember our previous article on the Nissan Navara Black Edition that arrived earlier this month. While Nissan Philippines has already made it available on the market since the announcement, tonight marks the redesigned

The Ford Island Conquest test drive event will also be back for its third year.

Ford Philippines is set to unveil the new Everest later this month. While there are still no specific details as to what the changes will be for this refresh, rumor has it that this Everest will sport Raptor-like specs, with a

This is the German carmaker’s largest SUV to date

The largest model in BMW's X-series is finally here in the Philippines, and it has everything that we expected from it: luxury, power, and sheer size.The BMW X7 truly is massive, stretching 5,151mm long, 2,000mm wide, and

SsangYong has been rejuvenated

Three years ago SsangYong re-entered the Philippine market with the introduction of the Tivoli, the Korando, and the Rodius. Earlier tonight, the Korean manufacturer officially opened its new Sta. Rosa dealership and introduced its lineup for 2019.The first model we

It comes in three variants: Comfort, Transport, and Flex

Maxus has just launched its new lineup in the Philippines, with the G10 and the V80 taking the front line. We've already released a gallery on the flagship Maxus G10, so now it's about time you check out the Maxus

Which of these do you plan on buying?

It's been a pretty eventful year for the local automotive industry so far. Every major player, from Japanese giants like Toyota and Suzuki to more upscale European brands like Volvo and BMW, has been busy bringing products in. And to think

Did you catch any of them?

It’s going to be a big year

What's your favorite part about bidding the past year farewell? Is it making a long list of resolutions? Perhaps it's browsing gym memberships online or doing a little New Year cleaning leading up to the big 1/1.Us? Our

Do you agree with our picks?

Another year, another handful of worthwhile automotive arrivals to choose from. Granted, consumers were a little bit stingier this year due to the onset of the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion Law (TRAIN)-but you'd hardly be able to tell

With new off-road modes and safety features

After months of building up anticipation, Mitsubishi Motors Corporation finally launched the refreshed Strada-called the Triton in some markets-today in Bangkok. The model is also celebrating its 40th birthday in 2018, and it has a new face and new features

Are you eyeing any of them?

So far, 2018 has been a hell of a year for the local auto scene. Car after car, launch after launch--it just seems like there's no end to the number of new arrivals. And it isn't just limited to

We attended the launch in Taiwan

If you're viewing this on a mobile device and can't see the video, please click here.Crossovers are so handy it's amazing no one thought of them sooner. They have the comfort of a sedan, most of the ground

It’s a midsize truck

Last year Mercedes-Benz showed the world what a pickup with a three-pointed star could look like, when it unveiled a pair of attractive concepts built on Nissan's Navara (NP300) architecture. Fast-forward some nine months later and the German

This should do well

Much of the discussion about the all-new Subaru XV, the successor to the Japanese carmaker's 2012 hit model, was whether it looked new enough. At first glance it just seems like a facelift-and the orange launch color, same as

It was a pleasant surprise

As motoring journalists, attending car brand-hosted events is just another part of our job description. Sometimes, it's because a brand is making a big announcement or launching a new model. Other times though, we get invited to parties just for

Does this change your opinion?

So we've published the official prices of the all-new Mazda CX-3, and the prevailing consensus among our readers is that the much-awaited car is expensive--all three variants of it. To summarize: The CX-3 AWD Activ is