MOTOR IMAGE PILIPINAS, Inc. (MIP), the exclusive distributor of Subaru vehicles in the Philippines, shipped in more units of the highly sought-after Forester i-S Eyesight to address the months-long waiting time of customers.

VOLVO PHILIPPINES gave a toast to its Swedish roots as it joins the Swedish National Day celebration hosted by the Embassy of Sweden in Manila. Held at The Fifth at Rockwell, Volvo PH participates as part of #TeamSweden and continues its strong support for the core advocacies and programs of the Swedish Embassy. It also previewed the first Plug-in Hybrid in the Philippines -- the sophisticated Volvo S90 T8 Twin Engine.

BERMAZ AUTO PHILIPPINES (BAP), the official distributor of Mazda vehicles in the country, unveiled last week five variants of the much-anticipated all-new Mazda3.

A COMPLETELY new Roadster creature. A tribute to scientific research, beauty, and uniqueness. An unprecedented technical challenge. To exceed the customer’s expectations. This is the mission and how, in 2017, the idea of the Huayra Roadster BC came to life. From a curious set of circumstances, a demanding research project was launched with a meticulous, almost obsessive focus on details and design in order to create a highly distinctive, street-legal Pagani hypercar that would combine the unparalleled sensations of driving a roadster with the most advanced technology available today.

MOTOR IMAGE PILIPINAS, Inc., the exclusive distributor of Subaru vehicles in the Philippines, is pleased to announce that its comprehensive warranty coverage for new Subaru cars will be increased to five years or up to 100,000 kms (whichever comes first) from July 2019.

YOU’VE GOT to have been living in a cave if you haven’t yet heard of the Raptor, Ford’s twin-turbo (Bi-Turbo, in Ford-speak) super-truck. It’s widely regarded, here and abroad, as the alpha of midsize pickups, thanks to its class-leading 213ps of power and 500Nm of torque from, ironically enough, its smallest-in-class 2.0-liter engine. That over-achieving motor is mated to another class-leading Raptor feature -- that amazing 10-speed automatic transmission.

MORE AND MORE cities in the country -- be it in Metro Manila or in nearby and faraway provinces -- are being developed in terms of infrastructure and establishment. This results in increasing demands by businesses when it comes to moving goods and cargo.

MERCEDES-BENZ Philippines fancies the GLE a “trendsetter” in its portfolio of SUVs, and the latest iteration surely adds to this lore as it is packed with “a suite of intuitive safety systems (and) the most advanced technology.”

TO BOOST its efforts in bringing vehicle electrification closer to the public, automotive leader Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) established a partnership with De La Salle University (DLSU) and staged the second leg of its Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) Campus Tour in the university’s Manila campus.

HONDA HAS launched sporty limited edition variants of the evergreen City and Jazz. This offering aims to satisfy the desire of the Filipino car buyers aspiring to own a sporty and fun-to-drive Honda. Customers may now place their reservations at any of the 38 Honda Cars Dealerships nationwide.

THE RAINY SEASON has officially begun. Torrential rain presents unique challenges to drivers that can catch them off-guard, including reduced visibility, slippery surfaces, unseen obstacles and flash floods.

I WAS in the Motor Image head office in Singapore earlier this year to interview the world-renowned dog whisperer, Cesar Millan, (who happens to be a Subaru ambassador and was taping his TV episodes there) when I came across a very well-dressed Subaru XV.