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All-New Hyundai Sonata now Available

2010-05-31T13:59:00.000-07:00

The Philippines now have the all -new Sonata. As expected the mid-size luxury sedan is priced competitively with the likes of Camry, Accord and Mazda 6.The base Sonata Theta II GLS 2.4 6AT model is priced at 1,368,000 and 1,588,000 for the Sonata Theta II GLS 2.4 6AT premium variant. The Sonata is powered by a 2.4 Liter Theta engine with a rated maximum 178hp at 6000rpm matted to

Transformed: 2011 Hyundai Accent

2010-05-15T13:19:00.000-07:00

Hyundai chose Beijing to unveil its 2011 Hyundai Verna (locally known as Accent). The new look wasn't much of a surprise actually, what's surprising is how Hyundai designers managed to "minimized" the 2011 Hyundai Sonata look into the Accent. The 2011 Accent measures 4,340mm in length, 1,700mm in width, 1,460mm in height, with an overall wheelbase of 2,570mm.Hyundai claims that the small

2011 Hyundai Elantra

2010-05-15T12:47:00.000-07:00

Hyundai has officially unveiled the new Elantra(aka Avante in other markets) at the Busan International show. While the previous Elantra looked liked a Corolla Altis, the new Elantra surprisingly transforms into a much sportier sedan. Fitted into the fluidic design we first saw on the 2010 Hyundai Tucson. The Elantra sold locally was not much of a success -- at Php998,000 fitted on a

Pictures: Toyota Etios

2010-05-15T10:04:00.000-07:00

Take a look at Toyota's new global compact car that would potentially succeed the Vios. The Etios which debuted last January at this year's Auto Expo in India has two variants- a hatch and a sedan. The compact is expected to sell later this year starting in India( then to the rest of the world! just like what it's commercial say.) There are two sets uploaded- the first showing the Etios

Long Wait Over: Nissan Sentra 200 is Here

2010-05-13T14:09:00.000-07:00

The last major upgrade was about nine(yes, nine!) years. Until its release, what we get is a Taiwan-speced Nissan Sentra unattractive enough that even some big taxi operators ignored it. The new Nissan Sentra 200 is a US-speced Nissan. But is good enough to attract Toyota and Honda patrons? The new Sentra actually looks conservative, dominated by edgy exterior and standard 16-inch wheels. Two

2010 1.3 Vios A/T to be Unveiled by April

2010-03-30T12:44:00.000-07:00

Credible sources tell CARAZINE that Toyota Philippines will finally release a 1.3 L Automatic transmission Vios for the 2010 model. And April 6 is the release date! We posted pictures of how more or less our 2010 Vios would look like. This photo is from Toyota Thailand where the 2010 Vios has already been launched and where Toyota Philippines and the rest of Southeast Asia have been "

Ford Philippines bets on the Fiesta as it confirms it will hit Manila Soon

2010-03-27T04:31:00.000-07:00

Last December we made waves on local auto forums by telling that the all-new Ford Fiesta will be launched in Southeast Asia including, of course, the Philippines. Now we're making a follow up! Ford Philippines has confirmed that the new all new Ford Fiesta will hit Philippine showrooms sometime in the second half of this year. "We are very excited about the pending arrival of the

Chevrolet's 2012 Aveo Sedan, See the First Pictures here

2010-02-28T10:51:00.000-08:00

These are the very first official images of the 2012 Chevrolet Aveo Sedan. These photos might have been leaked to the net after a presentation of GM Vice-Chair Robert A. "Bob" Lutz. Not much details yet, but what's certain is that the Aveo, too, will again get a hatch version to compete against the likes of the Fiesta, Honda Jazz, and Toyota Yaris. Production is expected to begin

Cruze is in Town: Chevy's potential top-seller is now on sale

2010-02-27T10:59:00.000-08:00

It's official: The all-new Chevrolet Cruze is now on sale. If you have been following us, we already reported last December that this car was already destined to be here. Chevy didn't actually let us down; as promised they're delivering this fresh model as scheduled. The Cruze is Chevy's compact banging for a share of a tightly fought compact sedan segement currently dominated by Toyota

Nissan's answer to the Global Compact Car Segment: March: Official Sketch and Teaser Video

2010-02-16T12:46:00.000-08:00

Above is an Official sketch of what is undeniably and absolutely Nissan's next generation global compact car: The Nissan March/ Micra --set for worldwide launch. Toyota Vios, Honda City Domination Since its first inception ,Toyota Vios and Honda City have been selling like pancakes. Want a decent sedan for less than a million? Arguably your choices would boil down to the mentioned

2010 Toyota RAV-4 Facelift Debuts

2010-02-15T11:45:00.000-08:00

With 7.6 million cars (and counting) of cars lined for recall, it's business not so usual for Toyota. Even though, they are launching the facelift of the RAV-4 Compact SUV at The Gevena Motor Show. Toyota announces that the European-spec will get a new front design and interior upgrades. Pictured here is a European-spec with a D-CAT engine ( look closer at the photos and see the D-CAT logo

2011 Nissan Patrol Makes Debut

2010-02-14T12:29:00.000-08:00

Abu Dhabi is the site for the official unveiling of the seventh generation of the Nissan Patrol. We practically saw the last major face lift of the Patrol in 2004. Nissan's product design head Taiji Toyota suggests that the current model is more upscale rather than rugged. "Not as edgy and hardcore as its predecessor, the softer new surfaces are beautiful and add a sense of modernity

Subaru set to launch Crossover Impreza at Geneva

2010-02-08T04:21:00.000-08:00

Officially named Impreza XV, this crossover will be launched in the Geneva auto show next next week. The Crossover will bear noticeable new wheel arches, roof rails and a new front grille. The image above is the only(yes, the only) official image released by Subaru . No exact details yet on the dimensions, but performance-wise, buyers will get the famed boxer engines, available both in

2011 Kia Sportage Officially Debuts

2010-02-06T12:52:00.000-08:00

We already saw the 2011 Kia Sportage after last month's leaked patent filings bound to the EU Patent Office, now Kia has finally officially unmasked their recreation of the new Sportage. The Sportage actually looks like a mini-me of the Sorento, and is actually well proportioned. The new Sportage will be taller, longer and wider than the preious geenration. The photos both include

Midlife Facelift for the Vios

2010-01-31T23:39:00.000-08:00

The only mass produced and marketed 2009-2010 model sedan not affected by the global Toyota recall casued by sticky pedals is the Vios/Yaris models. To brighten up things a bit more, the Vios has a mid-life facelift and its heading our showrooms soon. Images you see here are sourced from Toyota Thailand. Looking at the front, very visible are the multi-bar grille, new for-lamp filling, and the

Euro-Spec 2011 Mazda 6 Facelift Makes Debut ahead of the Geneva Motor Show

2010-01-28T12:18:00.000-08:00

Mazda UK announced the upgrade of the Mazda 6. The new Mazda6 will make its official debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March. In Europe, the car gets the same 2.0 DISI direct injection plus 2.2 liter turbo diesel, with different outputs ranging from 120 PS to 180 PS said to produce lower carbon emissions and improved fuel economy.There will also be a 2.5 workhorse that we have here. The

MINI Global City Welcomes All Filipino MINI Enthusiasts

2010-01-18T04:45:00.000-08:00

British United Automobiles, Inc the official distributor if MINI cars in the Philippines officially made its showroom doors open last January 14. The MINI Global City will initailly be the destination for MINI enthusiasts and would-be car owners of the Mini Cooper, Mini Cooper S, Mini Clubman, Mini Cooper Convertible, and and Mini Cooper S Convertible. The car dealer will not only be a

2011 Kia Sportage SUV Revealed

2010-01-16T11:20:00.000-08:00

What you're looking at is what more or less when the 2011 Sportage arrives at the Korean automakers dealers perhaps towards the end of the year or early 2011. This are the official images of the next generation of Kia's Sportage compact SUV submitted to the European Union's patent office. With this, the Sportage is a new addition to the bold and thriving Kia design language and brand

Toyota Introduces Innova Sport Runner

2010-01-16T10:53:00.000-08:00

Toyota Motor Philippines sets the stage for the new Year 2010 as they introduce a tougher version of the country’s best-selling commercial vehicle, the Innova Sport Runner. All the passenger car-like comfort offered by the Toyota Innova is packed inside this new variant, with an improved sportier exterior. The Innova SR features new overfenders, side skirts, rear spoiler, new front fog lamp

Chevrolet Sail To be Exported To Emerging Markets

2010-01-12T12:02:00.001-08:00

Shanghai GM has just confirmed that the newly introduced Chevrolet Sail will be exported to emerging markets. The Sail may look like the Aveo's successor but the Sail is actually completely developed from scratch in China by Shanghai GM and Pan-Asia Technical Automotive Center. (PATAC). Read more to continue with the article and see more official photos The vehicle will be

Unleashed: 2012 Ford Focus Launched

2010-01-11T13:24:00.001-08:00

Ford unveils the 2010 actual Ford Focus at the North America International Auto Show. We have uploaded two videos, where the first is actually the unveiling of the car , and the second video actually is a fantastic tour of the car's various features. Enjoy!

Honda City Taffeta White Launched

2010-01-10T12:56:00.000-08:00

Honda Cars Philippines, Inc has finally added Taffeta White to its lineup of available colors for the City. The color will only be available for the 1.5E variant. Blogger's note: For a country where most cabs are painted white, Honda is spared as it is one of the car makers not selling its cars for taxi use.

Honda City Replacement?2011 Honda Small Car Concept Debut

2010-01-05T02:40:00.000-08:00

These are the first official images (more pictures at the end of this post)of the 2011 Honda Small Car Concept just shortly unveiled at the Auto Expo 2010 in India. Production version will be launched initially in Thailand and India by 2011, Honda executive vice president Koichi Kondo said at the Delhi event. Honda promises a vehicle that is “beyond the expectations of customers in

2010 Toyota Etios Officially Unveiled

2010-01-05T02:30:00.000-08:00

These are the first official photos of the Etios (and probably one of the first in the World Wide Web and definitely the first among Philippine automotive blogs/ magazines!) This is the Toyota Etios sedan, unveiled just moments ago at the Auto Expo 2010 in India. The models feature newly developed 1.2 and 1.5 litre gasoline engines. The sedan version will be launched in India by end 2010

Chevron, Petron Raises Pump Prices: 2010's First

2010-01-04T17:03:00.000-08:00

Chevron (formerly Caltex Philippines) raises pump prices by as much as Php1.25 Tuesday morning. Chevron rasied diesel and kerosene product prices by P1.25 a liter; Php 1.00 for Gold and Silver gasoline products. Regular gasoline increased by .50 centavos. Petron also increases its prices by Php 1.25 for every liter of kerosene and Php 1.00 for gasoline products. This officially marks 2010's