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March 28, 2024

Volvo Produces Its Last Diesel-Powered Car


Volvo has built their last diesel-powered car.

On a cloudy Thursday in early February, the plant in Ghent, Belgium, produced its last diesel-powered car, a V60. And just the other day, the plant in Torslanda, Sweden, saw its last XC90 diesel car roll off the production line.

Kia EV9 Crowned As 2024 World Car Of The Year; Toyota Prius Wins Design Of The Year


Fully electric or electrified vehicles have successfully swept this year’s World Car of the Year (WCOTY) awards. After trimming down eligible cars sold around the world, a jury of 100 automotive journalists from 29 countries chose the Kia EV9 as the 2024 World Car of the Year. It’s yet another major award for the EV SUV after winning the Women’s Worldwide Car of the Year honors earlier.

March 27, 2024

Astara Philippines Appoints JAC Motors Brand Head


Astara Philippines announced the appointment of Tonette Lee as brand head for JAC Motors in the Philippines starting March 22, 2024.

Hyundai Ioniq 5 N Is 2024 World Performance Car Of The Year


The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N is the 2024 World Performance Car of the Year. The high-performance EV managed to beat two BMWs—the XM and M2 to take the top honors. This also continues Hyundai’s winning streak at the World Car Awards to three years.

Hyundai Reveals Bolder 2025 Santa Cruz Pickup Truck


Hyundai has refreshed the 2025 Santa Cruz compact pickup truck, calling it now a “Sport Adventure Vehicle.”

Hyundai Motor Philippines Ensures Safe Lenten Travels With HWRAP


Hyundai Motor Philippines Inc. (HMPH) is looking after customers by ensuring their safe and worry-free travels this Lent through its Holy Week Roadside Assistance Program (HWRAP).

SMC Tollways Ready For Long Holiday Exodus


San Miguel Corporation’s infrastructure unit has increased deployment of tollways personnel to efficiently manage the anticipated surge in vehicle traffic across its expressways during the long holiday. These expressways include the South Luzon Expressway (SLEX), Southern Tagalog Arterial Road (STAR), Skyway System, NAIA Expressway, and Tarlac-Pangasinan-La Union Expressway (TPLEX).

Shell Fleet Solutions Nabs Two Asian Experience Awards


The Asian Experience Awards, celebrated for recognizing excellence in delivering outstanding brand experiences across the Asian region, have commended Shell’s groundbreaking initiatives that have brought substantial benefits to both partners and users.

Peace Of Mind Assured With Toyota Motorist Assistance


Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) is once again helping its customers have safer and more meaningful journeys this Holy Week with its Toyota Motoring Assistance program.

Nissan Shows Hospitality To Formula E Rivals Ahead Of Tokyo E-Prix


As the only Japanese team on the Formula E grid, this week’s Tokyo E-Prix holds special importance to Nissan. So, to mark its inaugural home race, Nissan Formula E Team has collaborated with Japanese fashion designer Jun Nakamura to create bespoke kimonos inspired by all 11 teams that compete in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship.

Mitsubishi Team Ralliart Ready To Retake Asia Cross Country Rally Crown


Mitsubishi Motors is competing once again at this year’s Asia Cross Country Rally (AXCR) which will happen from Thailand to Malaysia this August. The team will be aiming to claim the championship with a modified cross-country version of the Triton pickup truck (the T1 prototype) while further reinforcing its overall strength, focusing on enhanced power performance.

BYD Is First Automaker To Produce 7-Millionth New Energy Vehicle


On March 25th, BYD, the world’s leading manufacturer of new energy vehicles and power batteries, became the world’s first automaker to roll off its 7 millionth new energy vehicle (NEV), the Denza N7, which was unveiled at its Jinan factory in China, symbolizing another groundbreaking accomplishment for the brand.

March 26, 2024

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N: The High-Performance EV For Petrol Heads By Petrol Heads


Electric and high-performance are two automotive concepts that lie at the opposites of a car enthusiast’s mind. Each one carries characteristics that don’t seem to jive with one another. Electric vehicles are seen as heavy, soulless, lumbering commuters, while high-performance cars are all about lightweight, visceral, communicative weekend joy machines. It’s this seemingly unattainable balance that Hyundai decided to work with in the development of the Ioniq 5 N—its high-performance EV.

BPI Auto Loans Offers Exclusive Deals, Freebies At MIAS


The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) is offering exclusive Auto Loan deals and enticing freebies at the Manila International Auto Show (MIAS).

Nissan To Launch 30 New Vehicles In 3 Years


Nissan has revealed a three-year road map dubbed, “The Arc” in a bid to boost its worldwide sales by one million vehicles. The plan includes the launch of 30 new models—16 electrified models and 14 internal combustion-powered ones.

Genesis Magma Wants To Go Against BMW M And Mercedes-AMG


After coming up with a high-performance division for its mainstream Hyundai brand called, Hyundai N, the Korean automaker is about to do the same with its premium Genesis brand with Genesis Magma.

Yasuhisa Masuda Is Nissan Philippines' New President


Nissan announced the appointment of Yasuhisa Masuda as the President of Nissan Philippines, effective April 1, 2024. He will report to Toshihiro Fujiki, also newly appointed President, Nissan ASEAN and Thailand, and will be based in Manila.

March 24, 2024

Chery Auto PH To Display 3 New Energy Vehicles At MIAS


Chery Auto Philippines (CAP) has announced the vehicles it will be launching at the upcoming Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) from April 4 to 7.

A Tale of Passion: The Story Of Hyundai N


Joonwoo Park is first and foremost a car enthusiast. Growing up with an intense passion for everything four wheels, he found it his mission to bring the same level of high-performance vehicles to Hyundai. Carrying immense pride in both his country and his work, he didn’t want to settle on making the same cookie-cutter, dull-as-appliances cars that the Korean industry has been churning out in the past. At Hyundai’s Namyang R&D Center, Joonwoo selected a team of engineers who began to turn their dreams for a new kind of performance car. This was in 2012 and the start of Hyundai N.

March 23, 2024

Toyota Motor PH Recalls Select Land Cruiser 300, Lexus LX SUVs


Toyota Motor Philippines is announcing a special service campaign for select Land Cruiser 300 and Lexus LX 600 models.

2025 Nissan Kicks Gets Bigger, More Powerful


Nissan has revealed the all-new 2025 Kicks. Sporting a bolder shape, increased technology, and a more powerful engine, this puts it squarely against the likes of the Toyota Corolla Cross, Honda HR-V, and even the Mazda CX-30.

March 22, 2024

2024 GAC M6 Pro Launched With P 1.230M Starting Price (w/ Specs)


Astara-led GAC Motor Philippines today hosted the highly-anticipated public launch of the All-New GAC M6 Pro, a dynamic seven-seater MPV well-suited for the Filipino family.

Mazda PH Introduces 2024 CX-5 Range (w/ Specs)


Mazda Philippines unifies the motif of the entire CX-5 line-up with the introduction of the new 2.0L Sport and 2.5L AWD Sport. These two variants join the most powerful offering in its segment, the CX-5 2.5L AWD Turbo. Redefining the segment with heightened levels of style, performance, and craftsmanship, the new CX-5 range is made for those who live their lives by their own rules.

Nissan Formula-E Team Heads Home For First-Ever Tokyo E-Prix


Nissan Formula E Team heads home for the first-ever Tokyo E-Prix next week, with the event on the streets of Tokyo taking place less than an hour away from the company’s global headquarters.

March 21, 2024

JMC Philippines Shows Off Grand Avenue And Vigus Pickup Trucks


Astara Philippines showcased the launch line-up of its newest brand: JMC. These pickup trucks come with tech and features at a surprisingly affordable price tag.

Hyundai To Launch High-Performance N Brand At MIAS


Hyundai Motor Philippines Inc. (HMPH) is launching the high-performance N brand at the Manila International Auto Show (MIAS). It will debut with the Elantra N.

Check Out The All-New Santa Fe At The Hyundai Mobility Experience Glorietta


The next stop of the Hyundai Mobility Experience is happening this March 22 to 24 at the Glorietta Activity Center in Makati. Mallgoers will be able to see front and center, the newly launched Santa Fe. Joining it are the brand’s sub-compact crossover, the Creta, as well as MPV duo, the Custin, and the Stargazer X. Rounding up the display is the award-winning electric vehicle, the Ioniq 5.

Manila International Auto Show Bridges The Future


The automotive industry in the Philippines is brimming with innovation and technology that has benefitted all. As the second fastest-growing vehicle market in the ASEAN region, the Philippines has continued to improve the automotive user experience for everyone, such as implementing road changes and building new roads to traverse. The industry is very adaptive and responsive to the many changes it has introduced and over the years these changes have fully integrated into the industry as the norm for many car owners and manufacturers.