All-new Range Rover Evoque Revealed, Comes with Mild Hybrid Variant
The all-new Ranger Rover Evoque made its entrance felt in the country, confident with all its refinement and safety features that could rattle the local luxe SUV segment. Coventry Motors Corporation, the sole authorized importer and distributor of Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles, launched the all-new Range Rover Evoque, following …
Grab PH Says LTFRB Needs to Open Up to 65,000 Cap
Grab Philippines expressed firm belief that despite the opening of 10,000 new slots for transport network vehicle service (TNVS) units, the demand is still not enough. During a press conference, Grab Philippines President Brian Cu said that local demand is high and that servicing the current numbers is difficult as …
Mazda Infotainment Upgrade Kit Now Available
Owners of Mazda vehicles equipped with the Mazda Connect infotainment system can upgrade their units as Bermaz Auto Philippines, Inc., the distributor of the Japanese carmaker in the country, made available the upgrade kit. The official Mazda hardware upgrade kit that provides smartphone mirroring functionality is now available at Mazda dealerships across …
Hino PH to Open in San Pablo, Laguna
Hino Motors Philippines recently broke ground on the soon-to-rise dealership in San Pablo, Laguna. The latest dealership for Hino trucks and buses further expands its network south of Manila is set to uphold its legacy of ‘Total Support’. Strategically located along Maharlika Highway, the San Pablo dealership is easily accessible …
‘Fast’ Facts About Formula 1 Champ Lewis Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton has been setting fire to the tracks once more and is expected to defend his Formula 1 World Championship title this 2019. Hailed by many as one of the greatest Formula 1 drivers in history, Hamilton has enough accomplishments under his belt to prove those who may think …
SCTEX to have Higher Toll Rates Starting Friday
The Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX) will implement new toll rates come Friday, June 14. The petition for toll rate adjustments was filed by the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) in 2011. The Toll Regulatory Board (TRB) has approved the new toll rate adjustments. This approval allows the collection of an …
Grab PH’s Deactivation of 8K TNVS Units to Push Through Today
The deactivation of 8,000 transport network vehicle service (TNVS) units with Grab Philippines will push through today, Monday, June 10. This was the statement issued by Grab over the weekend. Atty. Jenicka Hosaka, Grab Philippines Public Affairs Manager, said that the company will abide by the directives of the Land …
Subaru Wins 2nd Grand Prix Award in JNCAP Assessment
The Japan-spec Subaru Forester recently bagged the Grand Prix Award in the Japan New Car Assessment Program (JNCAP) collision safety performance assessment. The Japanese market-specification Forester earned 96.5, the highest score on the tests based on the 2018-2019 assessment conducted by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) …
LTFRB to Meet with Grab on Deactivation of 8K Units, Mandatory Discount Issues
Starting next week on June 10, Grab Philippines is set to deactivate 8,000 transport network vehicle service (TNVS) units and the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) wants to know the rationale behind it. With that, the Board issued a Show Cause Order (SCO) to MyTaxi.Ph, Inc. (Grab) Thursday, …
New Pigalo Bridge in Isabela Now Open
The connecting bridge for the municipalities of Angadanan and San Guillermo and other municipalities in the Province of Isabela has officially been opened. The new Pigalo Bridge, which costs PHP459 million, is the new connecting bridge to replace the old and dilapidated structure devastated by typhoons Pedring and Quiel. It …
Uma Racing Yamaha Philippines still at top on ARRC U150
The tandem of UMA Racing Yamaha Philippines managed to maintain its top overall post despite the odds on the second leg of the Asia Road Racing Championship Underbone 150cc category. Held in Chang International Circuit in Thailand, UMA Racing Yamaha Philippines composed of riders McKinley Kyle Paz and Masato Fernando …
‘Green Light’ for PH EV Summit 2019
The Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines (EVAP), the main voice of the electric vehicle industry in the country, is ready for this year’s Philippine Electric Vehicle Summit (PEVS). Themed ‘Modernizing the Transport Landscape: Driving Sustainable Growth’, the PEVS is slated from July 17 to 18, 2019 at the SMX …
Guanzon, Suzuki PH Reopens Roosevelt Dealership
Suzuki Philippines and the Guanzon Group of Companies has reopened its Roosevelt 3S dealership. Gracing the event were Guanzon Group of Companies President Guanson Lo, General Manager Arnold Guillen, and Suzuki Philippines, Inc. President Akira Utsumi and General Manager for Motorcycle Sales and Marketing Jun Bulot. Currently, there are three …
NLEX Corp. Invests Over P150 Million on Repairs for SCTEX
NLEX Corporation is utilizing more than P150 million for the restoration and repair of bridges and pavements in select areas of the Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX). The said repair projects are in line with the company’s move to beef its services for customers by enhancing safety and convenience. The section of …
‘Central Bus Terminal Concept Needs to be Considered’
A former lawmaker expressed belief that the proposal of San Miguel Corporation (SMC) to put up a central bus terminal along the NLEX-SLEX Connector Road should be considered. Former Kabataan Party-list Representative Terry Ridon, speaking as a convenor of Infrawatch PH, said that the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) should …
