TOYOTA MOTOR PHILIPPINES (TMP) unveiled last week another game-changer -- a hybrid model of its longest-running model, the Corolla. The spectacular launch of the all-new Corolla Altis, held at the Grand Hyatt Hotel, marks another milestone in TMP history as the model is the first in its local Toyota lineup to feature three of the brand’s latest technologies in one variant.

THE DAY before its global reveal, the fourth-generation MX-5’s chief designer, Masashi Nakayama was nervous. While he was confident that his design will be well-received by the public, it had to pass muster with who could be his biggest critic: Tsutomu “Tom” Matano.

INGRESS and egress of the elderly and persons with disabilities (PWD) in the Maxus G10 multipurpose vehicle is now made easy with the G10 Assist package.

PK UMASHANKAR, or Uma as he prefers to be called, has his work cut out for him. Faced with softening sales at Ford Philippines, the new managing director isn’t fazed. A mechanical engineer by education, and a customer service guy at heart, Uma won’t simply focus on chasing market share; instead, he’s looking to transform Ford into a customer-centric car company.

LAST SEPT. 4, Porsche introduced its first fully-electric sports car, the Taycan, to the public with a spectacular world premiere held simultaneously in Germany, Canada and China.

JUST THREE WEEKS after inaugurating its Metro Clark showroom, FOTON continues to show off its relentless dealership expansion with the reopening of a grander and newly renovated Cagayan De Oro facility.

MITSUBISHI Motors Philippines Corp. (MMPC) has improved its ranking in the J.D. Power 2019 Philippines Sales Satisfaction Index (SSI) Study, coming in second among 11 car brands. The J.D. Power 2019 Philippines SSI study is based on responses from 1,830 vehicle owners who purchased their cars from July 2018 to April 2019.

HAVING a 24-hour hotline number is nothing new to car owners. There is almost nothing that compares to the convenience of knowing that you can call for help at any time. Almost. Peugeot Philippines understands this and is taking convenience to the next level by making its services available to customers 24/7. “With the worsening traffic situation, we understand how time is now a precious commodity,” Peugeot Philippines’ Technical and Warranty Manager Fritz Villanueva said. “With this value-added service, we are hoping to provide assurance to our customers knowing that they can have their vehicles serviced at any time on any day. Making our service facilities available is one of many confidence-building efforts of Peugeot,” he added.

MOTOR IMAGE PILIPINAS, INC., the exclusive distributor of Subaru vehicles in the Philippines, is offering an early Christmas treat for all variants of the Subaru Forester. Every customer who purchases in the month of September will be given P50,000 worth of free service.

LOCAL MERCEDES-BENZ importer and distributor Auto Nation Group unveiled last week at the hip Versus Barcade in Uptown Mall in Bonifacio Global City the new second-generation CLA Class -- a compact sedan that features a sporty yet elegant design with its coupé profile.

A LITTLE OVER a decade and a half has passed since Isuzu introduced what would become one of its most iconic diesel workhorses -- and now the Japanese commercial vehicle specialist rolls out the most stylish and fully equipped iteration of its pickup yet, the D-MAX LS-A.

MOTOR IMAGE PILIPINAS, Inc., the exclusive distributor of Subaru vehicles in the Philippines, embraces the spirit of holiday giving with special offers for the Subaru XV starting this September. Select which variant and corresponding deal suits you best.