Jeep boasted that its 4x4 capability is legendary, and as it continues its 80th anniversary this year, it will introduce the Wrangler Xtreme Recon Package at the 2021 Chicago Auto Show on July 14. “For the first time ever, the new Jeep Wrangler Xtreme Recon Package delivers 35-inch tires straight from the factory,”  Jeep North America Vice President Jim Morrison said.  “We have been listening to and watching our customers make this one of the most popular modifications to their Wranglers, and now we will deliver this exciting new package, along with an industry-first 100:1 crawl rati ..read more

The Mitsubishi Xpander Cross is the range-topping model for the Japanese carmaker’s best-selling MPV in the country, the Xpander. On that note, the Xpander Cross is endowed with all the bells and whistles. We’re talking about 17-inch two-tone alloy wheels, a three-spoke leather-wrapped steering wheel with brown stitching, and a seven-inch touchscreen infotainment system. Mitsubishi also packs the Xpander Cross with other convenience and safety amenities including an engine push start system, active stability control (ASC), traction control, and hill start assist (HSA). In addition, new paint o ..read more

In its bid to boost the inoculation efforts in the area, Grab Philipppines is offering a 10-percent discount on GrabCar services going to and from vaccination centers. Offered until end of July 2021, Grab Philippines is urging the public to take advantage of the promo by booking their driver-partners and using the code VACCTONORMAL when they need to be ferried to and from inoculation sites. The latest initiative of the mobility mobile app is part of its broader GrabBayanihan Vaccination Support Program to give access to COVID-19 vaccines and encourage consumers to get vaccinated through the l ..read more

Function usually rules over form in MPVs, whose upright, spacious shapes cater to families rather than fashionistas. The main aim of MPVs, after all, is to move at least seven people and their things.  Launched in 2018, the Mitsubishi Xpander showed that MPVs can look stylish. Its fascia is wears Mitsubishi's signature Dynamic Shield design, with LED detail lamps that form "eyebrows" above the headlamps, with the grille flowing below those lamps to make a letter "X" with the chrome upper grille.  Viewed from the side, the Xpander wears boxy fenders front and rear, while an inde ..read more

As if the Aston Martin Valkyrie wasn't extreme enough, the British auto marque has unveiled the Valkyrie AMR Pro. Aston Martin said the Valkyrie AMR Pro is inspired by the Valkyrie Le Mans racer concept, and is designed to be capable of lapping the 24 Hours of Le Mans circuit in three minutes and 20 seconds.  Aside from those, the hypercar features a longer wheelbase and wider track, more aerodynamic kit, and a V12 that produces 1,000hp. All Valkyrie AMR Pro examples will come as left-hand drive, with a production run of 40 cars plus two prototypes. Deliveries are scheduled to c ..read more

Audi made its message clear: starting 2026, all of its global models will be powered by electricity.  As part of its "strategic realignment," the company is accelerating the transition to e-mobility. Audi will be gradually phasing out the production of internal combustion engines (ICE) until 2033, while it aims to achieve zero emissions by 2050 at the latest. “Through our innovative strength, we offer individuals sustainable and carbon-neutral mobility options,” Audi CEO Markus Duesmann said at the Berlin climate conference.  “I don’t believe in the success of bans (of ICE). I believ ..read more

Prices of fuel at the pump will continue to go upward as the country approaches the end of the first half of 2021. Based on their respective advisories, Caltex, Petron and Cleanfuel will jack up the pump price of gasoline by ₱1 per liter and diesel by ₱0.65 per liter starting tomorrow, June 29. Meanwhile, the first two companies mentioned that it will also raise the price of kerosene by ₱0.65 per liter. Other oil firms are expected to impose similar movements in their pricing. The past four movements in the whole month of June were price increases. Just last week, gasoline went up by P0 ..read more

The Mitsubishi Strada (Triton in other markets) has been one of the Japanese automaker’s longest-running nameplates. The compact pickup truck has held the fort for Mitsubishi against its long-time competitors like the Nissan Navara, Isuzu D-Max, and Toyota Hilux. And pretty much like the aforementioned segment staples, the Mitsubishi Strada has undergone several facelifts over the years. That said, let’s look at some differences between the current-gen Strada and its predecessor. Powertrain The Mitsubishi Strada currently offered by Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) is powe ..read more

British luxury bespoke carmaker, Rolls-Royce, recently unveiled the Landspeed Collection to commemorate the remarkable life and record-breaking feats of George Eyston. An engineer, inventor, and racing driver, Etsyon was known not only for his professional accomplishments but also for breaking the land speed record three times between 1937 and 1939. “The Collection, which includes both Wraith and Dawn Black Badge, celebrates someone with exactly that dauntless, fearless, pioneering spirit. His name was Captain George Eyston, a Cambridge University graduate, racing driver, gifted inventor, and ..read more

Starting July 1, Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) will get a new leader. In a statement, MMPC formally announced the appointment of Takeshi Hara to replace Mutsuhiro Oshikiri as President and Chief Executive Officer. Oshikiri has led MMPC for four years, steering the company to second place in the automotive industry in terms of sales. "During the most challenging time of the COVID19 pandemic, Mr. Oshikiri steered the company and implemented structural reforms to strengthen MMPC,” the company shared in its statement. Below are the highlights that Mitsubishi Philippines re ..read more