luxury

Lexus rolls out the LM, the ultimate luxury social distancing vehicle

Last month, Lexus Manila quietly started to deliver its first few units of the Lexus LM luxury MPV. The LM was unveiled at the 2019 Shanghai Motor Show and caused quite a stir in the label-conscious Chinese…

Here are Mercedes-Benz’s ‘sustainable solutions’

“SUSTAINABLE solutions for the future mobility;” this is the focus of Mercedes-Benz’s presentation at the ongoing Frankfurt Motor Show even as the carmaker continues to position itself as a luxury brand. So a highlight of Mercedes-Benz’s exhibition…

How premium cars performed in Q1 2017

The Philippines may be in the first stage of motorization, but that doesn’t mean that only mass market cars are selling well here.…

Cruising with the second-generation BMW X1

The second-generation BMW X1 is what BMW calls an SAV (sports activity vehicle), and it has come of age. Now more chiseled and muscular, the new X1’s rugged proportions impose a more powerful presence on the road,…

BMW PH launches all-new 7 Series luxury sedan

The latest generation of BMW’s flagship automobile – the BMW 7 Series – is finally in the Philippines. Here’s the news from BMW Philippines: Asian Carmakers Corporation (ACC), the official importer and distributor of BMW in the…

It’s more fun in PH, especially for the rich

THE ECONOMIC expansion and political stability under President Aquino’s term means high net worth individuals (those with liquid investments of $1 million or more) will see their wealth double from $60 billion in 2010 to $121.6 billion…

Hyundai reveals new G90 luxury flagship

Hyundai Motor has revealed the first rendering of its new range-topping G90 luxury sedan, which is named EQ900 in Korea. The elegantly designed, technology packed G90 hints at the recently-launched Genesis brand’s design identity and future direction.…

Lexus calls on Yamaha to add distinctive luxury to the cabin of the new RX

In its mission to extend the superior quality that has long been a hallmark of its vehicles, Lexus has again recruited the skills of Yamaha specialists experienced in piano manufacturing. As a result, craftsmanship skills admired in…

2013 Special: premium car segment sees new brands, steady growth

A politician once said that the Philippines is a rich country pretending to be poor.  Or is it the other way around?  If the Philippines is a poor country pretending to be rich, then there must be…

Ford pays top fine to settle US gov’t recall spat

Ford has paid the top penalty of $17.35 million to settle government allegations that the company was slow to recall nearly a half-million SUVs last year.…