Showing posts with label automotive lifestyle. Show all posts
Showing posts with label automotive lifestyle. Show all posts

Monday, November 3, 2025

Hongqi Welcomes Alice Dixson As Newest Brand Ambassador | Monchster Chronicles

Asia’s foremost luxury marque Hongqi is welcoming actress and former BinibiningPilipinas International Alice Dixson as its newest ambassador.


Asia’s foremost luxury marque Hongqi is welcoming a new member to its family, partnering with actress and former Binibining Pilipinas International Alice Dixson as its newest ambassador.


Monday, March 17, 2025

Hongqi Philippines Eyes Major Expansion Through 2025 with its Luxury Marque | Monchster Chronicles

 The H9 - Hongqi's stunning flagship sedan

 

A new era of automotive prominence is upon the Philippines with the expansion of Asia’s premier luxury marque, Hongqi. It continues to redefine the automotive landscape as the definitive luxury vehicle of choice for Filipinos who dare to challenge the status quo. 

Wednesday, May 15, 2024

The New Suzuki XL7 Hybrid: Seven Advantages Over Other Compact Crossovers | Monchster Chronicles

New Suzuki XL7 Hybrid at the iconic structure of Pico De Loro in Nasugbu, Batangas on May 7, 2024. 









Words and Photos by Monch Henares


Suzuki Philippines invited select members of the Philippine motoring media to a scenic test drive of the New Suzuki XL7 Hybrid last May 6 and 7, 2024. We drove the 80-kilometer stretch from Suzuki Auto Kawit in Cavite to Pico De Loro Beach Resort in Nasugbu, Batangas. We also experienced the stop-and-go traffic of Naic and Kawit all the way to the hill-climbing twisties in Ternate. A perfect scenario for a comprehensive enough test drive.

Thursday, June 16, 2022

BPI Offers the Best Deals in Auto and Housing Loans this June 20-24 at All Their Branches Nationwide | Monchster Chronicles



Realizing the clamor for physical connection with its clients, the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) is holding its first face-to-face in-branch activity with its Best Deals Fest, where clients can avail of exclusive and affordable financing products for their dream car and home.

Wednesday, December 15, 2021

The new MINI Countryman Launches in the Philippines | Monchster Chronicles



MINI Asia and British United Automobiles Inc. jointly announced the availability of the new MINI Countryman, the biggest and most versatile member of the MINI model family that generates fresh stimuli for driving pleasure and individual flair in the hallmark style of the British premium brand. 

Thursday, December 9, 2021

The All-New Kaicene CX70 Arrives in the Philippines | Monchster Chronicles



Your Power to Move


STA.ROSA, PHILIPPINES. Berjaya Auto Asia Incorporated, the exclusive distributor of Kaicene commercial vehicles and parts in the country, introduces an all-new 7-seater SUV designed to empower its customers to move.

Friday, September 17, 2021

Tales of Driving Change: Hear the stories of proud Changan Alsvin owners | Monchster Chronicles

Get your own Changan for only P361 per day with the ‘Kailangan, Changan’ sales promo.



Changan Motor Philippines, Inc. (CMPI) is on a roll to bring Lasting Safety to the emerging market of Filipinos looking to experience premium and future-forward mobility as it pushes its ongoing “Kailangan, Changan” sales promo.

Wednesday, September 15, 2021

Sorento Owner Gives Kia His Seal of Approval | Monchster Chronicles

HRD professional Martin Lock is happy with his Kia Sorento.


More and more people are discovering and enjoying the perks and advantages of owning a Kia. Martin Lock is one of these people and he was more than willing to share his experience with his Kia Sorento.

Wednesday, July 14, 2021

Changan Philippines to host weekend market car fair and test drive | Monchster Chronicles


Changan Philippines is bringing its mission of delivering Lasting Safety closer to more Filipinos with its "Kailangan, Changan" weekend market car fair and test drive. Customers interested in taking a closer look at the Alsvin, CS35 Plus, and CS75 Plus can now watch out for their market display starting at Landers Arcovia from July 15 to August 15, 2021. Test drive, Lander's vouchers, and other freebies await customers.

Tuesday, June 8, 2021

The 2021 Land Rover Discovery: A Luxury 7-Seater SUV with the Family in Mind | Monchster Chronicles

2021 Land Rover Discovery


Featuring a powerful and efficient 48V MHEV powertrain, advanced Pivi Pro infotainment, and superior comfort and practicality, New Land Rover Discovery is the ultimate, versatile seven-seat premium SUV.

Tuesday, May 11, 2021

Nissan PH Turns a New LEAF in the Local Automotive Industry | Monchster Chronicles



Nissan's flagship full-battery electric vehicle (EV), the Nissan LEAF, is now available in the Philippines for Php 2.798M in 3 dealerships. Nissan is also establishing 7 charging stations in the country through its dealerships, creating the largest nationwide EV charging station network.

Thursday, April 22, 2021

Volkswagen T-Cross is "T" for Terrific | Monchster Chronicles


A swatch of colors brightens the Volkswagen T-Cross.


The atmosphere in and around Volkswagen Philippines is building up to the much-anticipated arrival of the T-Cross subcompact SUV, which the Ayala-backed Philippine distributor has declared would herald Volkswagen’s global “refresh” in the country

Wednesday, April 21, 2021

The All New Honda City has been Hatched | Monchster Chronicles

Atty. Louie Soriano, General Manager for Sales HCPI, Mr. Ryohei Adachi, Executive Vice-President HCPI, and Mr. Masahiko Nakamura, President HCPI presents to the media the All-New City Hatchback.


Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI), Honda’s automobile business unit in the Philippines, officially launched the All-New Honda City Hatchback through a virtual event streamed via HCPI’s Facebook page. With the introduction of the All-New Honda City Hatchback, Honda is expanding its renowned City model line-up serving as the brand’s newest offering in the B-Segment hatchback category. 

Tuesday, March 9, 2021

All- New Kia Stonic: Iconic, Athletic and Meant to Astonish || Monchster Chronicles



All- New Kia Stonic: Iconic, Athletic, and Meant to Astonish



After almost a year of having no media-drives (car brand-sponsored test-drive events) at all whatsoever due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Kia Philippines thought out a well-planned, safe, and new-normal way to have the media test-drive the new Stonic. As to my knowledge, they are the second manufacturer to do so this 2021. 

Monday, October 12, 2020

Maxus PH Will Agressively Enter the Compact SUV Segment with the Feature-packed D60 | Monchster Chronicles




Barely two months after its successful launch of the G50 MPV, Maxus Philippines, an exclusive importer and distributor of British-bred vehicles, already proves to be an unstoppable force in the market despite its recent establishment just last year.

Saturday, July 13, 2019

Friday, July 12, 2019

The Volkswagen Santana Sub-Compact, A Smooth Drive Experience

The 2019 Volkswagen Santana at the steps of the Lingayen Capitol Building.

by Monch Henares

When I hear the name Santana, the first thing that comes to mind is the American rock group led by Carlos Santana, and what a better way to describe the 2019 Volkswagen Santana is through the title of their hit song 'Smooth'.

Sunday, September 24, 2017

Product Review: Auto-Gard Waterless Car Wash and Glass Cleaner | Monchster Chronicles



By Monch "Road Monchster" Henares

Rainy days are here again. Don't you just hate it when it's bright and sunny outdoors and you spend two hundred pesos for a car wash, and as soon as you're 100 meters out in the street it drizzles. Just enough rain and road dust to mar your car's almost perfect shine. But last week, it was not only rain that fell from the heavens, but products from Auto-Gard USA that came in the mail for my review. I'm glad I discovered a quick and easy way to keep my car sparkling clean. Miraculously, it can be done in fifteen minutes

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