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IIHS to toughen requirements on new-car evaluations in 2020
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is making it harder for automakers to receive its coveted awards in 2020, announcing tougher new requirements for doling out its Top Safety Pick and Top Safety Pick+ designations. IIHS started rating pedestrian crash prevention this year, putting vehicles through
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The best-selling OBD2 reader on Amazon is 30% off
The BlueDriver OBDII Scan Tool is a Bluetooth OBD code reader that links to your iPhone or Android device. This model happens to be the best-selling code reader on Amazon, and it's easy to see why. It's rated at 4.5 out of 5 stars with nearly 6,000 reviews on Amazon, and for today only, it&
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Watch a Chicago salt truck slide into Lake Michigan
In the summer, a slip-n-slide directed straight into Lake Michigan sounds like a dreamy day at the beach. Two Chicago Park District workers narrowly avoided an unintentional ice bath when they escaped their salt truck that lost traction and fell into the water. For those unfamiliar with Chicago, its
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2020 Honda Ridgeline gains nine-speed auto, simplifies trim structure
The 2020 Honda Ridgeline gets a quick shot of new life as it heads into the 2020 model year. Honda is making the nine-speed automatic transmission from the Pilot and Passport the new standard transmission, displacing the six-speed automatic it exclusively used previously. Nothing else powertrain-related
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Record-breaking trio learns the Cannonball Run crown is heavier than it looks
Doug Tabbutt learned the hard way that the Cannonball Run crown is far heavier than it looks. Thrills, not fame or glory, motivated Tabbutt and two friends to take a shot at breaking the Cannonball Run record. While car enthusiasts read about the achievement with near-religious awe, those who don'
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2020 Mini Cooper SE gets a range estimate for America, and it's not great
After getting output and pricing details on the 2020 Mini Cooper SE electric hatchback over the past few months, we now get the critical range part of the equation, and it's disappointing. This means that the Mini Cooper SE will have a significant range disadvantage against similarly-priced competitors
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Fiat Chrysler chief Mike Manley to head European auto lobby group ACEA
The European carmakers' association (ACEA) has appointed Fiat Chrysler Chief Executive Mike Manley as its new president from January 2020, it said on Thursday. Manley will take over the role from PSA Chief Executive Carlos Tavares, who has served two one-year terms as ACEA President, the Brussels-based
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Electric Ferrari coming after 2025, says CEO
Ferrari will issue its first fully electric model after 2025, with battery technology still requiring more development, Chief Executive Louis Camilleri said. Ferrari has previously said a fully electric vehicle would be launched after the current industrial plan ends in 2022. Camilleri said Ferrari
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TVS Launches Dazz Prime Scooter and XL100 Premium Moped
India’s TVS Motor Company, which entered the Philippine bike market in 2018, is adding to two bikes to its local lineup—the Dazz Prime scooter and XL100 Premium moped. The addition ... The post TVS Launches Dazz Prime Scooter and XL100 Premium Moped appeared first on Carmudi Philippines.
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Jozef Kaban Goes Full Circle with Volkswagen
Automobile designer Josef Kaban made a name for himself when he designed one of the greatest cars of all time, the Bugatti Veyron, while still in his 20s. Starting his ... The post Jozef Kaban Goes Full Circle with Volkswagen appeared first on Carmudi Philippines.
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Audi Refines the RS5 Coupé and Sportback
The updated Audi RS5 Coupé and Sportback have been unveiled, showing off a few design tweaks that aligns the duo with the recently released A5 Coupé and Liftback. At the ... The post Audi Refines the RS5 Coupé and Sportback appeared first on Carmudi Philippines.
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Humongous Discount for Ford Explorer 3.5L Sport Starting Today
Almost everyone is feeling the 12-12 vibe. You can check your officemates today and a great number will surely say that they lack sleep because they have waited for start ... The post Humongous Discount for Ford Explorer 3.5L Sport Starting Today appeared first on Carmudi Philippines.
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How to Beat The Holiday Rush with Waze
Christmas is all about merry-making and is supposedly the time where we suffered the heaviest traffic congestion for the whole year. Waze, the world’s largest community-based traffic and navigation app, ... The post How to Beat The Holiday Rush with Waze appeared first on Carmudi Philippines.
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Toyota PH to Launch Mobile App for Car Buying and Service Maintenance
It seems Toyota Motors Philippines has its hands full in the coming year. Apart from its plans to build a Luzon hub for easier logistics and changing their business model, ... The post Toyota PH to Launch Mobile App for Car Buying and Service Maintenance appeared first on Carmudi Philippines.
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Volkswagen Malaysia Holds Online 12.12 Sale
For the first time ever, Volkswagen Malaysia is hosting an Instagram exclusive sale. Hopping on the trend of the iconic double 12 sale today Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) offers ... The post Volkswagen Malaysia Holds Online 12.12 Sale appeared first on Carmudi Philippines.
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New Toyota PH leader in 2020, eyes “Luzon Hub” in the Philippines
The start of the year 2020 will be a big event for Toyota Motor Philippines Corporation (TMPC). TMPC will soon have a new President, and Japanese automotive company will also ... The post New Toyota PH leader in 2020, eyes “Luzon Hub” in the Philippines appeared first on Carmudi Philippines.
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Toyota PH announces year-end blowout sale
Ending the year strong by getting your dream car this December? Get even more reasons to choose a Toyota with Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP)’s Epic Year-End Blowout happening exclusively from ... The post Toyota PH announces year-end blowout sale appeared first on Carmudi Philippines.
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Great Bargain: Now You Can Buy an PHP 800 Tire at Wheel Gallery This Week
Who says tires are expensive? Not if you know how to buy smart–just like what we’re writing right now: Starting today, Wheel Gallery will be holding a limited sale for ... The post Great Bargain: Now You Can Buy an PHP 800 Tire at Wheel Gallery This Week appeared first on Carmudi Philippines.
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Here are Nissan Philippines’ Best Service Technicians for 2019
Nissan Philippines recently held the Nissan Service Technician Excellence Competency (NISTEC) and Nissan Service Advisor Excellence Competency (NISAC) national competitions to recognize outstanding individuals who excel in aftersales services. “This ... The post Here are Nissan Philippines’ Best Service
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HMR Auto Auction Now Offers Bidders the Biggest Facility in the Country
HMR Auto Auction, the pioneer of the auto auction industry in the country, recently celebrated its third year of operations and held its biggest purpose-built auto auction facility in Bicutan, ... The post HMR Auto Auction Now Offers Bidders the Biggest Facility in the Country appeared first on Carmudi
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Fiat Chrysler's UAW members ratify new four-year contract
The United Auto Workers union said on Wednesday that rank-and-file members at Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV have voted in favor of a new four-year labor contract with the automaker, helping the Italian-American firm avoid a strike as it works to merge with France's Groupe PSA. FCA and PSA, the maker
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Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo sheds most of its camouflage in new spy photos
The Porsche Taycan is getting a longroof wagon variant, and while we’ve seen it out testing before, these new shots reveal the car with next to no camouflage covering it. As more of the tape and cladding comes off, it's starting to look more like a Panamera Sport Turismo. In fact, if we didn’t
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2021 Nissan Rogue spied with big changes inside and out
The 2021 Nissan Rogue small crossover has resurfaced, this time with even less camouflage. From the outside, it's now clear that the Rogue is adopting a split headlight design inspired by the Nissan Juke, though it has more conventionally shaped lower lamps than the Juke's round ones. Nissan
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2021 Chevy Tahoe, Suburban vs. 2020 Ford Expedition: How they compare on paper
The 2021 Chevy Tahoe and Chevy Suburban mark the first major redesign of the full-size, body-on-frame SUVs in about half a decade. Some information still has not been unveiled, such as fuel economy and towing capacity, that will have to be filled in later. Chevy and Ford take very different approaches
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Porsche Taycan Turbo's EPA range of 201 miles is much lower than expected
The Porsche Taycan Turbo already passed its biggest initial test. After initial Porsche estimates pegged the Taycan Turbo's full-charge range at about 280 miles using the generous WLTP rating, the EPA gave it an official range of 201 miles. In our First Drive Review of the Taycan, we guesstimated
