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November 7, 2024
Toyota Gazoo Racing Philippine Cup 2024 Season Finale Happening This November 9
Toyota Motor Philippines is gearing up for the finale of its motorsports season with Race Weekend 3 of the Toyota Gazoo Racing Philippines Cup (TGR Philippine Cup) this Saturday, November 9 at the Clark International Speedway in Pampanga.
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Events,
Motorsports,
News,
Toyota Corporate,
Toyota Vios Cup
November 6, 2024
Toyota Strengthens Hybrid Powertrain For 2025 Corolla Altis
Toyota is giving the current Corolla Altis yet another refresh for 2025. And unlike in the past, the compact sedan has received an more than just aesthetic updates—it has received update to its hybrid powertrain too.
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Compact,
News,
Toyota Corolla
Suzuki Reveals 2025 Dzire Sub-Compact Sedan
Ahead of its global launch on November 11, Suzuki has revealed all the details of the new 2025 Dzire. The sub-B segment sedan has been extensively refreshed both inside and out, and comes with first-segment features.
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News,
Sub-Compact,
Suzuki DZire
Hyundai Weekend Hangout At SM MOA Concert Grounds This November 9-10
Hyundai Motor Philippines Inc. (HMPH) will run its second Hyundai Weekend Hangout this Saturday, November 9 to Sunday, 10 at Block 20 of the SM Mall of Asia Concert Grounds. Visitors can look forward to several fun activities with family and friends this weekend, from 10 AM to 8 PM on Saturday and 12 NN to 8 PM on Sunday.
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Events,
Hyundai Corporate,
News
Singapore Motor Show 2025 Revs Up For January 9-12 Return
The Singapore Motorshow 2025 is returning this January 9 to 12, 2025 at the Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre. This year marks a milestone as the show expands across Level 4, Level 3, and Level 1—a move made necessary by the overwhelming number of participating brands at the event.
BMW Wants You To Go Electric With This Weekend's Plug-In & Drive Event
SMC Asia Car Distributors Corporation is holding the BMW Plug In & Drive this Friday, November 8 to Sunday, November 10, 2024 at 169 EDSA, Barangay Wack-Wack, Greenhills East.
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BMW Corporate,
Events,
News
Gateway Group Opens Centralized Body Repair And Paint At Nissan Otis
Gateway Group, the country’s largest auto dealership network, recently inaugurated their Nissan Otis dealership as the group’s centralized Body Repair and Paint (BRP) center for the entire National Capital Region.
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News,
Nissan Corporate,
Service
Toyota Service Center To Open Soon In Los Banos
Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) confirms the development of the first Toyota Service Center in the CALABARZON region, with the groundbreaking of the Toyota Calamba Service Center in Barangay Maahas, Los Baños. The facility will soon rise as an extension of Toyota Calamba, Laguna dealership.
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Dealerships,
News,
Service,
Toyota Corporate
November 5, 2024
Inchcape's Digital Excellence Has Them Looking Out For You
Recognizing the importance of digitalization in its business, Inchape has navigated this trend by investing in innovative digital and data solutions to deliver an experience that vehicle buyers want.
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Changan Corporate,
News
2025 Kia Sportage Gets An Aggressive Makeover
The Philippines may or may not be seeing the return of the Sportage nameplate, but as they say, life goes on. In fact, the refreshed 2025 Sportage has just made its world debut in Kia’s home market of South Korea.
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Compact SUV,
Kia Sportage,
News
Check Out This Open-Top Land Cruiser Prado Pickup
Toyota is busying reimagining some of their past icons. Aside from bringing back the WRC spirit in the Celica-inspired GR86 Rally Legacy, they’ve now done the same with the Land Cruiser 250 (aka Prado) with the Land Cruiser ROX or Recreation Open eXperience.
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News,
Toyota Corporate,
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado
Grab, Move It Distributes Aid To 1,000 Families
Grab Philippines and Move It distribute relief packages to over 1,000 families, including drivers and local residents, in areas of Cavite and Laguna badly hit by Tropical Storm Kristine. Each package was filled with essential items like rice, canned goods, and bathroom supplies.
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CSR,
Grab Corporate,
News
This Fuso Canter Has Done 710,000 Kilometers In Less Than 5 Years
As a symbol of its durability and reliability, this Fuso Canter has amassed 710,000 kilometers in less than five years.
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Fuso Corporate,
Fuso CV,
News
BBS Germany Closes Its Plant
After filing for bankruptcy last July, BBS Autotechnik GmbH (aka BBS Germany) closed their factory and will cease to exist. All employees have been laid off and distributors are now simply selling off their remaining inventories.
Toyota Transforms The GR86 Into A Turbocharged All-Wheel Drive Rally Machine
Toyota is tugging heavily on nostalgia with this GR86 Rally Legacy Concept. Paying homage to the iconic ST185 and ST205 Celica GT-Four rally cars, the carmaker transformed its two-door sports coupe by swapping out its stock drivetrain to something much more exciting.
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News,
Sports Car,
Toyota 86,
Toyota Corporate
The 2025 e Vitara Is Suzuki's First Global Battery Electric Vehicle
Remember the eVX Concept that Suzuki Auto Philippines brought in for the Philippine International Motor Show? Well, this is the production model that comes from that: the Suzuki e Vitara.
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Compact Crossover,
Electric Vehicles (EV),
News,
Suzuki Vitara
November 4, 2024
This 2025 Chevrolet Captiva Clocked In 100,000 Kilometers To Prove Its Durability
Proving the robustness of their new 7-seater MPV, Chevrolet Philippines’ road testing team pushed the 2025 Captiva in a grueling endurance test, clocking in 100,000 kilometers in just 85 days. A testament to its engineering reliability, it’s proof that the reborn Captiva is the one of the toughest and most durable MPVs in the market today.
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Chevrolet Captiva,
Chevrolet Corporate,
Entry-Level MPV,
News
Porsche Philippines Launches 2025 911 Carrera (992.2)
Porsche Philippines brings in the revised 911 sportscar. With its refreshed styling, improved aerodynamics, and fully digital cockpit experience, the arrival of the 911 Carrera heralds a new era for the legendary sportscar.
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Car Launch,
News,
Porsche 911,
Sports Car
September 2024 New Car Sales Hold Steady As Chinese Brands Take 5.44 Percent Market Share
New vehicle sales remained steady last September, moving a total of 39,542 units. This is a one percent growth compared to the 39,155 units sold in August and a 2.4 percent growth (38,628) compared to September 2023. This is according to the joint report of the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers, Inc. and the Truck Manufacturers Association (CAMPI-TMA).
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CAMPI,
News,
PHL Auto Industry
JAC Motors PH Embarks On First Major Road Show
JAC Motors, the newest brand under Astara Philippines, is embarking on its first major mall road show across Metro Manila.
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Events,
JAC Corporate,
News
November 3, 2024
Silverest Silver Helps Honda Celebrate 25 Years Of Hybrid Tech In Europe
In celebration of their 25 years of hybrid in Europe, Honda has taken a Civic e:HEV and painted it in the world’s “Silverest Silver” paint.
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Honda Civic,
Honda Corporate,
News
Nissan Has Produced Over 1.5 Million e-Power Vehicles
Nissan has reached a production milestone surrounding its serial hybrid system, e-Power. Sold in 68 markets around the world, global production has surpassed the 1.52 million mark—a feat it has managed in less than 10 years.
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Engines,
Nissan Corporate,
Nissan Kicks,
Nissan X-Trail,
Technology
November 1, 2024
Lexus Philippines Announces Recall On Select UX 300h Units For Wiring Harness Issue
Lexus Philippines is issuing a recall on select units of its Lexus UX 300h. The issue surrounds the engine room main wire harness which may require replacement.
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Lexus Corporate,
Lexus UX,
News,
Recall,
Safety
The Xiaomi SU7 Ultra Is Now The Fastest EV Around The Nürburgring Nordschleife
Xiaomi has just unveiled the highest-performance version of its EV, the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra. Coincidentally, the device, and now, EV carmaker has also received an LTO certification to start sales locally.
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Electric Vehicles (EV),
News,
Sports Sedan,
Xiaomi SU7
9th Philippine International Motor Show Draws 42,000 Visitors
The 9th Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS), organized by the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines, Inc. (CAMPI), concluded on a high note, drawing a record-breaking crowd of approximately 42,000 attendees throughout its four-day event from October 24-27 at the World Trade Center.
Waze, Google Maps Get AI Integration
Alphabet, Inc. has announced updates to its two navigation apps, Waze and Google Maps. These new features will gradually be rolled out globally and includes integration with Gemini—Google’s very own AI.
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News
October 31, 2024
Petron Switches On First EV Charger
Just in time for the Undas long weekend, Petron Corporation switches on its first EV charger. Located at Petron KM 23 Northbound in Marilao, Bulacan, it’s the first public EV charger located on the North Expressway (NLEX).
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Electric Vehicles (EV),
News,
Petron Corporate
SMC Infrastructure Ready For Undas Holiday
In anticipation of increased traffic volume during the Undas holidays, SMC Infrastructure, operator of SLEX, STAR Tollway, Skyway System, NAIA Expressway, and TPLEX, is implementing comprehensive measures to ensure the safe and efficient travel of motorists.
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News,
San Miguel Corporate,
Traffic
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