A NEW collaboration between Aston Martin and James Bond films producer EON has created a new car fit for the super spy. To celebrate the 50th anniversary of “On Her Majesty’s Secret Service,” Aston Martin is building 50 “On…
THE Asian Development Bank (ADB) disclosed in a May 23 press briefing it approved a $2.75-billion loan — its single largest financing lend-out for an infrastructure project. The loan, according to a May 24 statement released to…
DELIVERIES of member companies of the Association of Vehicle Importers and Distributors (AVID) reached 7,259 units in April, a 12.1% increase from the group’s tally of 6,476 units for the same month in 2018. According to a…
THE Department of Transportation (DOTr) has amended the guidelines for operating premium taxi services. Under the new rules drivers of premium taxis will receive regular salary and benefits as mandated by the country’s labor code. They must…
AUDI announced its TFSI 2.0 four-cylinder gasoline engine has won the International Engine of the Year award in the 150hp to 250hp category. The award, given at the “Engine Expo + The Powertrain Technology Show 2019” held…
THE 2019 Mazda3 clinched the maximum five-star rating in the Euro New Car Assessment Program’s (NCAP) latest series of tests. The model becomes the second Mazda, after the Mazda6 scored the same, to achieve a five-star grade…
VOLKSWAGEN Philippines said it will display the VW Santana GTS and Lavida at Mabuhay Germany 2019, which happens on May 25 and 26 at Bonifacio High Street Central in Taguig City. The event is open from 10…
THE global auto industry will inevitably shift from gasoline engines to electric-powered propulsion, according to Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP). And so the company said it is “actively working towards a more sustainable future by raising awareness and…
LEGENDARY British marque Bentley Motors, on its 100th year, is introducing the new generation of its Flying Spur Grand Touring, a model promising to blend the attributes of a sports sedan and a luxury limousine. The upcoming…
PORSCHE in mid-April introduced the Cayenne Coupe at Auto Shanghai 2019. Launched at the time were the Cayenne Coupe with a 355hp six-cylinder engine and the Cayenne Turbo Coupe with a 542hp V8. Porsche said both variants…
