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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 six

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 frugal

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 hatch,

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 "sharing

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 by the end

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 two.

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 to the

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 American

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 priced fromUS

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

Vios Successor? 2010 Toyota Etios Concept Spyshots

2010-01-04T16:42:00.000-08:00

In less than 24 hours, Toyota will be unveiling its latest compact the Etios. As the video suggests, this would potentially be the replacement for the Vios and other small compacts in the world (at least in the emerging markets and that includes the Philippines. Sources familiar with the auto industry say that the Etios will first go on sale in India this year, then to emerging markets like

2010 Toyota Etios Concept Sneak Preview

2010-01-04T04:22:00.000-08:00

This video is the 30-second preview/teaser of the soon to be unveiled Etios concept at the 10th Auto Expon in India to be held on the 6th-10th of January. Quite interesting as Toyoyta says this will be the new global compact car standard. We wonder too whether this will replace the Vios which has been selling very very very well here in Manila and elsewhere in Asia.

2010 KIA SORENTO BRAGS IN THIS AD

2009-12-27T23:19:00.000-08:00

The good news:This bragging ad makes me want to own one even at a hefty price.Though Kia hasn't really been much performing well here in the Philippines like its sibling Hyundai, (except that MGE and other taxi companies' fleet are now being replaced by Rios(and Accent) than Vios-es),..Bad news is I (and many others) still don't get it why the all new Sorento sells for base price of Php1.69M

2010 MAZDA 2 Video

2009-12-27T13:15:00.000-08:00

While Mazda Philippines has not officially released a TV ad for the Mazda 2, and neither I claim that this will be it, it's just noteworthy to show you that this is indeed TV ad used in Thailand (where we will get our Mazda 2) which got sold since the 25th

2010 Mazda 2 Now for Sale in the Philippines

2009-12-27T02:58:00.000-08:00

Will you be one of the first few owners of this hatch? Mazda 2 is now for sale in your nearby Mazda dealer. It is available in a 1.5 liter variant matted in a 4-speed automatic. The engine kicks well above the century mark at 103hp. The all-new Mazda2 comes in colors red, green, white, blue, and black and sells for P795,000 in Mazda showrooms.

VIDEO: 2010 SANTA FE

2009-12-24T14:22:00.000-08:00

To all the Santa Fe owners , owners to be, or dreamers, here is official advert of the 2010 facelift, just in case you haven't seen.

Oil Companies Cut Fuel Prices by 75 centavos per liter

2009-12-21T13:34:00.000-08:00

Pilipinas Shell,Chevron Philippines (formerly Caltex), Seoil, Phoenix Petroleum announces Php .75 centavo-per-liter price rollback on gasoline and Php 0.50 per liter on kerosene to "reflect the decline in international product," said Shell Vice President for Communications Roberto Kanapi. Petron will implement the price adjustments at 6 a.m. Tuesday, said its spokesperson.

The Cops' Wet Dream : Mercedes-Based 10,000-Gallon Water Cannon

2009-12-20T04:30:00.000-08:00

Protesters, beware! This is the Water Cannon 10000 built by Austrian coach-builder Rosenbauer and based on the Mercedes-Benz Actros 3341 all-wheel-drive truck. The truck can handle up to 10000 liters or approximately 2642 gallons of water. Refilling is accomplished at water hydrants, open water, or both. The 31-ton Water Cannon 10000 is powered by a , read closely, Euro-5 compliant V-6 turbo

2011 Ford Mustang GT Kicks 500 horses from a 5 liter V8

2009-12-17T23:57:00.000-08:00

No matter how companies try to keep their high profile cars' upgrades hidden, sometimes mouths cant be kep shut. Inside Line and Autoblog, which had already been tipped off under-the-table by FoMoCo, confirmed that the 2011 Mustang GT will get a new 5.0-liter V8 engine delivering a respectable 412 ponies. The new powerplant will replace the Neolithic 4.6-liter V8 unit with its pathetic -for an

Ford to Introduce Fiesta in Southeast Asia by 2010

2009-12-13T15:55:00.000-08:00

The on going Thailand Motor Expo marked not only the showcase of the Fiesta but officially as its debut. Four door sedan and five-door hatch will be produced from Rayong, Thailand's plants and soon will be exported to Southeast Asia (and yes, including the Philippines!) next year. "The ASEAN launch will write the next chapter in our global Ford Fiesta success story and continue to

Ward's 10 Best Engines for 2009:Germany Dominates, Hyundai's HIstoric Entry

2009-12-11T14:44:00.000-08:00

Ward's 10 Best Engines is an annual list of the ten "best" automobile engines available in the U.S. market, that are selected by Ward's AutoWorld magazine. The list was started in 1994, and has been drawn every year since then. Engines must be available in regular-production vehicles on sale in the U.S. market no later than the first quarter of the year. To be eligible, the engine also must

F1 Bred: Lexus LFA Official Promotional Video

2009-12-11T14:00:00.000-08:00

To me, this really sounds like an F1 car The new Lexus LFA marks an important moment in both the history of Lexus and the development of the supercar. A true "clean-sheet" design, the Lexus LFA was created by a small, passionate and dedicated team of engineers whose achievement has been to push the boundaries of technologies materials and engineering at every stage to produce a car like no

a Diesel-fed Hyundai Tucson ix is Indeed Coming

2009-12-10T12:56:00.000-08:00

Relief! When we wrotethe article that the all new much awaited highly anticipatd (anything more?) Hyundai Tucson ix has arrived in the country we mentioned that the diesel version is not yet offered as of the moment. We learned from very reliable sources that the Diesel version of the Tucson will arrive sometime second or third quarter of 2010. Get ready CRV.

Success of Hyundai-- Made in Germany

2009-12-08T07:07:00.000-08:00

All of us have seen the Santa Fe, Genesis, Genesis Coupe, Vera Cruz, Tucson, the i30 and all of the Hyundai (and Kia) models sold on and after 2005. Hell Hyundai sounds and is Korean, but their cars--with the extensive use of CRDi Disel engines and design speaks a different tongue. IF Koreans cant do car, let the Germans do Das Auto Made in Germany | Hyundai`s success - Designed in

2010 Chevrolet Cruze set for Manila Launch

2009-12-07T05:49:00.000-08:00

All entire his life, the Optra struggled to attract previous and potential Honda Civic and Toyota buyers. This 2010, the old Optra bids farewell and the all-new Cruze makes debut. The 2010 Chevrolet Cruze is expected to hit Philippine markets by 1st quarter 2010 . The Cruze will replace the Chevrolet Optra (aka Daewoo Lacetti in some markets like SOuth Korea), Have a glimpse of these high

2010 Mazda 2 Initial Specs, Prices, and Pictures

2009-12-05T17:14:00.000-08:00

As we learned that the Mazda 2 will be shipped from Thailand, details of the "2" model from the Mazda Thailand website suggest we may have this model for sale here by January. Performance The 2 will be powered by a Euro 4-compliant 1.5 liter MZR engine with S-VT( Sequential Valve Timing ) and can be fed up to E20 bio fuel (20% ethanol gasoline blend). Interior The Mazda 2 brags it has the

Mazda 2 Available on showrooms by January

2009-12-05T16:44:00.000-08:00

Reliable sources tell CARAZINE that the the new Mazda 2 ( known as Demio in some markets) may hit the showrooms early January of next year. The Mazda 2 shares the platrom with the Ford Fiesta . An article from the Bangkok Post states tells: "Exports of Mazda 2 five-door hatchbacks built at the AutoAlliance Thailand plant in Rayong will begin next month to Asean and Australia." Further it

An Early Christmas: All New 2010 Hyundai Tucson ix Arrives December 7

2009-12-05T07:02:00.000-08:00

Tucson ix in Manila Decemebr 7. An early Christmas present indeed. While most vehicle companies are not intoducing new models during these tough times, Hyundai Asia Resources Inc (HARI) , the official distributor of Hyundai vehicles in the country will be launching the all new Tucson ixofficially December 7.( Read: Hyundai ix Metro(Tucson) unveiled, Watch Video: Hyundai ix35: Sexy Utility

Mitsubishi RVR Crossover Vehicle

2009-12-03T12:47:00.000-08:00

This is Mitsubishi’s new compact crossover that will go on sale in Europe in Japan from February next year onwards, before touching European soils at Geneva 2010 The new Mitsubishi RVR is perhaps a 4.3 meter and is much longer than the Toyota Urban Cruiser’s 3,930mm length.

CNN video: The transormatin of Kia

2009-11-28T03:38:00.000-08:00

You probably here us talking and talking about Kia . We answer : What's not to talk about? Even CNN does. This is a special feature from CNN celebrating the transformation of a once laggard in the car industry to emerge today as becoming every driver's favorite.

VIDEO: 2011 Kia Cadenza

2009-11-28T03:20:00.000-08:00

Before I go on, I must say that Kia has really spiced up its car lineup: the all new Sorento (which of course, Carazine was the first to report) .Kia Forte, and the humble speced-up Rio. And now, Caenza. This is the 2011 model that the Koreans will be adding to their hip and savvy line-up..thanks again to Peter Schreyer, for coming up with a brilliantly designed car! Watch the Video.