Court issues TRO against Uber and GrabCar in PH

The Quezon City Regional Trial Court has issued a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) against the operations of Uber and GrabCar in the Philippines.

The 20-day TRO was issued by the Quezon City RTC Branch 217 in accordance to the petition filed by transport coalition STOP & GO, Inc. against the orders of the DOTC and LTFRB that allows transportation network vehicle service (TNVS) to operate in the country.

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“Napakalaking epekto nito sa hanapbuhay ng mga miyembro namin na taxi driver at UV Express. Itong Uber at Grab, wala naman itong franchise,” Stop & Go Coalition president Jun Magno told dzMM.

Magno also told GMA News that Uber and Grab is wrong because not having a franchise is against the law, and they are charging passengers without following the tariff issued by the LTFRB.

sources: ABS-CBN, GMA News

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CAGI awards the 2015 Car and Truck of the Year-Philippines

Car Awards Group, Inc. has given the 2015 Car of the Year-Philippines and Truck of the Year-Philippines award to two Japanese automobile manufacturers.

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Leading the pack out of 65 nominees was the Mazda 2 SkyActiv R 4-door who won the 2015 Car of the Year-Philippines award and the Best Subcompact Car category. While the 2015 Truck of the Year-Philippines award was given to the Nissan NP300 Navara 2.5L 4×2 EL 7AT. It also topped the 4×2 Pick-up category.

Here is the complete list of winners in each category:

  • 4×2 Pickup of the Year — Nissan NP300 Navara 2.5L 4×2 EL 7AT Calibre
  • 4×4 Pickup of the Year — Ford Ranger Wildtrak 3.2L 4×4 AT
  • 4×2 SUV of the Year — Ford Everest Tren 2.2L 4×2 AT
  • 4×4 SUV of the Year — Ford Everest Titanium 3.2L 4×4 AT
  • Basic Subcompact Car of the Year — Suzuki Celerio GL 1.0L MT
  • Compact Car of the Year — Kia Forte Koup 2-door Sedan
  • Compact Crossover SUV of the Year — Honda HR-V 1.8L EL CVT
  • Compact MPV of the Year — Honda Mobilio 1.5V CVT
  • Crossover SUV of the Year — Mazda CX-5 AWD Sport
  • Luxury Crossover SUV of the Year — Lexus NX 200t F-Sport
  • Luxury MPV of the Year — Honda Odyssey 2.4L EX-V Navi
  • Luxury Sedan of the Year — Jaguar XE 2.0
  • High Performance Sports Car of the Year — Lexus RC F
  • Midsize Car of the Year — Mazda 6 Sports Wagon
  • Premium Sedan of the Year — Volvo S60 D4 Polestar
  • Premium Sports Car of the Year — Ford Mustang 5.0L V8 GT Premium
  • Sports Car of the Year — Mazda MX5 MT
  • Sports Hatch of the Year — Volkswagen Golf GTI
  • Sports Sedan of the Year — Subaru WRX 2.0 M/T
  • Subcompact Car of the Year — Mazda 2 SkyActiv R 4DR
  • Subcompact Crossover SUV of the Year — Nissan Juke
  • Ultraluxury Car of the Year — Rolls Royce Wraith
  • Ultraluxury Sports Car of the Year — Ferrari California T

The Car and Truck of the Year award has been selected for being the best in terms of performance, aesthetics, driving experience, and price.

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The Cool Concept Cars of the Tokyo Motor Show 2015

The 44th Tokyo Motor Show 2015 is happening right now with top automotive brands gathering in one place to showcase their latest and cool-looking concept vehicles. Take a look at our top picks below.

Mazda RX-Vision

The RX-Vision is Mazda’s front-engine, rear-wheel drive sports car concept featuring the company’s KODO design theme and powered by the next-generation SKYACTIV-R rotary engine.

Toyota C-HR

First made an appearance at the 2014 Paris Motor Show, the C-HR concept is Toyota’s compact hybrid crossover with diamond-inspired styling. The 5-door model will be equipped with a smaller and more lightweight hybrid system for better fuel efficiency.

Nissan Concept 2020 Vision Gran Turismo

The Nissan Concept 2020 Vision Gran Turismo is a a concept supercar developed in conjunction with Polyphony Digital Inc., the creators of the racing video game Gran Turismo for PlayStation. The sports car features the new Fire Knight red body color, Nissan’s signature V-Motion grille, and an advanced aerodyamic body.

Lexus LF-FC

The Lexus LF-FC is the company’s flagship concept and a peek to the Lexus’ future flagship sedan. It features Lexus’ “L-finesse” design philosophy including the signature grill with new mesh design, floating “L-shaped” daytime running lights, and 21-inch aluminum wheels with carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) rims.

Mercedez-Benz Vision Tokyo

The Vision Tokyo is a futuristic, fuel-cell powered, autonomous van from Mercedes-Benz. The company says that it will feature innovative algorithms to allow the vehicle to evolve constantly, Deep Machine Learning and an intelligent Predictive Engine. In addition, it will have an emission-free electric drive system and three-dimensional holograms within the interior space.

Mitsubishi eX Concept

The Mitsubishi ex Concept is the company’s next-generation compact SUV. It features a Dynamic Shield front design concept, AR Windshield, side and rear view monitors, high-capacity and high-performance battery with compact high-output electric motors, Twin Motor 4WD, and S-AWC integrated vehicle dynamics control systems.

Yamaha Sports Ride Concept

What if Yamaha built a sports car? Here’s the answer – the Sports Ride Concept. The concept car features what Yamaha calls the “Elementalism” design with iStream structure – a lightweight, high-rigidity vehicle structures rooted in Formula One technology. The interiors, on the other hand, are made of metal, leather, and carbon.

Honda Project 2&4

Honda’s Project 2&4 looks like it’s more suited for the tracks than public roads. It features a cabin-less structure with floating seat design. It is powered by Honda’s modified MotoGP RC213V engine – a 999 cc V-4 four-stroke unit with a peak power output of over 215 PS at 13,000 rpm, while peak torque of over 118 Nm is delivered at 10,500 rpm. Transmission is provided by a six-speed DCT gearbox.

Subaru VIZIV Concept

Subaru’s Viziv Concept gives a glimpse of the company’s future sports SUV. The AWD features a muscular shape, geometric accents, accompanied by the 2.0-litre turbo diesel engine with an electric motor and responsive Lineartronic (CVT) transmission.

Suzuki Mighty Deck

Suzuki’s Mighty Deck doesn’t sport an intimidating look like the rest of the cars in this list. This fun-oriented minicar with an “urban/outdoor” concept features a canvas top and an open load deck that can be repositioned for diverse purposes. It can even transform into a mini pickup if the situation calls for it.

So which one do you think is the coolest concept car? Share your thoughts below.

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The Cool Concept Cars of the Tokyo Motor Show 2015

The 44th Tokyo Motor Show 2015 is happening right now with top automotive brands gathering in one place to showcase their latest and cool-looking concept vehicles. Take a look at our top picks below.

Mazda RX-Vision

The RX-Vision is Mazda’s front-engine, rear-wheel drive sports car concept featuring the company’s KODO design theme and powered by the next-generation SKYACTIV-R rotary engine.

Toyota C-HR

First made an appearance at the 2014 Paris Motor Show, the C-HR concept is Toyota’s compact hybrid crossover with diamond-inspired styling. The 5-door model will be equipped with a smaller and more lightweight hybrid system for better fuel efficiency.

Nissan Concept 2020 Vision Gran Turismo

The Nissan Concept 2020 Vision Gran Turismo is a a concept supercar developed in conjunction with Polyphony Digital Inc., the creators of the racing video game Gran Turismo for PlayStation. The sports car features the new Fire Knight red body color, Nissan’s signature V-Motion grille, and an advanced aerodyamic body.

Lexus LF-FC

The Lexus LF-FC is the company’s flagship concept and a peek to the Lexus’ future flagship sedan. It features Lexus’ “L-finesse” design philosophy including the signature grill with new mesh design, floating “L-shaped” daytime running lights, and 21-inch aluminum wheels with carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) rims.

Mercedez-Benz Vision Tokyo

The Vision Tokyo is a futuristic, fuel-cell powered, autonomous van from Mercedes-Benz. The company says that it will feature innovative algorithms to allow the vehicle to evolve constantly, Deep Machine Learning and an intelligent Predictive Engine. In addition, it will have an emission-free electric drive system and three-dimensional holograms within the interior space.

Mitsubishi eX Concept

The Mitsubishi ex Concept is the company’s next-generation compact SUV. It features a Dynamic Shield front design concept, AR Windshield, side and rear view monitors, high-capacity and high-performance battery with compact high-output electric motors, Twin Motor 4WD, and S-AWC integrated vehicle dynamics control systems.

Yamaha Sports Ride Concept

What if Yamaha built a sports car? Here’s the answer – the Sports Ride Concept. The concept car features what Yamaha calls the “Elementalism” design with iStream structure – a lightweight, high-rigidity vehicle structures rooted in Formula One technology. The interiors, on the other hand, are made of metal, leather, and carbon.

Honda Project 2&4

Honda’s Project 2&4 looks like it’s more suited for the tracks than public roads. It features a cabin-less structure with floating seat design. It is powered by Honda’s modified MotoGP RC213V engine – a 999 cc V-4 four-stroke unit with a peak power output of over 215 PS at 13,000 rpm, while peak torque of over 118 Nm is delivered at 10,500 rpm. Transmission is provided by a six-speed DCT gearbox.

Subaru VIZIV Concept

Subaru’s Viziv Concept gives a glimpse of the company’s future sports SUV. The AWD features a muscular shape, geometric accents, accompanied by the 2.0-litre turbo diesel engine with an electric motor and responsive Lineartronic (CVT) transmission.

Suzuki Mighty Deck

Suzuki’s Mighty Deck doesn’t sport an intimidating look like the rest of the cars in this list. This fun-oriented minicar with an “urban/outdoor” concept features a canvas top and an open load deck that can be repositioned for diverse purposes. It can even transform into a mini pickup if the situation calls for it.

So which one do you think is the coolest concept car? Share your thoughts below.

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The Cool Concept Cars of the Tokyo Motor Show 2015

The 44th Tokyo Motor Show 2015 is happening right now with top automotive brands gathering in one place to showcase their latest and cool-looking concept vehicles. Take a look at our top picks below.

Mazda RX-Vision

The RX-Vision is Mazda’s front-engine, rear-wheel drive sports car concept featuring the company’s KODO design theme and powered by the next-generation SKYACTIV-R rotary engine.

Toyota C-HR

First made an appearance at the 2014 Paris Motor Show, the C-HR concept is Toyota’s compact hybrid crossover with diamond-inspired styling. The 5-door model will be equipped with a smaller and more lightweight hybrid system for better fuel efficiency.

Nissan Concept 2020 Vision Gran Turismo

The Nissan Concept 2020 Vision Gran Turismo is a a concept supercar developed in conjunction with Polyphony Digital Inc., the creators of the racing video game Gran Turismo for PlayStation. The sports car features the new Fire Knight red body color, Nissan’s signature V-Motion grille, and an advanced aerodyamic body.

Lexus LF-FC

The Lexus LF-FC is the company’s flagship concept and a peek to the Lexus’ future flagship sedan. It features Lexus’ “L-finesse” design philosophy including the signature grill with new mesh design, floating “L-shaped” daytime running lights, and 21-inch aluminum wheels with carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) rims.

Mercedez-Benz Vision Tokyo

The Vision Tokyo is a futuristic, fuel-cell powered, autonomous van from Mercedes-Benz. The company says that it will feature innovative algorithms to allow the vehicle to evolve constantly, Deep Machine Learning and an intelligent Predictive Engine. In addition, it will have an emission-free electric drive system and three-dimensional holograms within the interior space.

Mitsubishi eX Concept

The Mitsubishi ex Concept is the company’s next-generation compact SUV. It features a Dynamic Shield front design concept, AR Windshield, side and rear view monitors, high-capacity and high-performance battery with compact high-output electric motors, Twin Motor 4WD, and S-AWC integrated vehicle dynamics control systems.

Yamaha Sports Ride Concept

What if Yamaha built a sports car? Here’s the answer – the Sports Ride Concept. The concept car features what Yamaha calls the “Elementalism” design with iStream structure – a lightweight, high-rigidity vehicle structures rooted in Formula One technology. The interiors, on the other hand, are made of metal, leather, and carbon.

Honda Project 2&4

Honda’s Project 2&4 looks like it’s more suited for the tracks than public roads. It features a cabin-less structure with floating seat design. It is powered by Honda’s modified MotoGP RC213V engine – a 999 cc V-4 four-stroke unit with a peak power output of over 215 PS at 13,000 rpm, while peak torque of over 118 Nm is delivered at 10,500 rpm. Transmission is provided by a six-speed DCT gearbox.

Subaru VIZIV Concept

Subaru’s Viziv Concept gives a glimpse of the company’s future sports SUV. The AWD features a muscular shape, geometric accents, accompanied by the 2.0-litre turbo diesel engine with an electric motor and responsive Lineartronic (CVT) transmission.

Suzuki Mighty Deck

Suzuki’s Mighty Deck doesn’t sport an intimidating look like the rest of the cars in this list. This fun-oriented minicar with an “urban/outdoor” concept features a canvas top and an open load deck that can be repositioned for diverse purposes. It can even transform into a mini pickup if the situation calls for it.

So which one do you think is the coolest concept car? Share your thoughts below.

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