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April 30, 2024

How Do You Feel Behind The Wheel? Survey Wants Women To Be Heard

The Women’s Worldwide Car of the Year (WWCOTY) launches a survey on how women feel behind the wheel. This research is led by Sabina Kvášová, a WWCOTY juror in the Czech Republic, and editor-in-chief of the magazine Zena v aute.cz.

BYD Expands To Vismin With Cebu Dealership

ACMobility, Ayala Corporation’s mobility business arm, expands its electric vehicle mobility network with the opening of BYD Cebu.

Honda Philippines, Inc. (HPI) celebrates another milestone as it marks the production of its 8-millionth motorcycle unit. As the leading motorcycle manufacturer in the country, Honda’s 8-million-unit production milestone underscores its commitment to providing high quality, reliable, and environment friendly motorcycles that has become a cornerstone of Filipino transportation.

Nissan Philippines ends its 2023 fiscal year (April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024) by growing its market share to 6.5 percent—an increase of 31.8 percent compared to the previous fiscal year and more than twice the industry’s average growth.

Ford Philippines delivered strong retail performance in the first quarter of 2024, driven by the growing demand for its vehicle line-up led by the Ranger, Everest, and Territory.

Toyota To Implement Price Increase On Select Models By May 1

Considering to buy a brand-new Toyota? Brace yourselves then. The carmaker has officially announced that there will be a price increase on select models by May 1, 2024.

Could Chinese cars be used as a “weapon” in case tensions boil over in the West Philippine Sea? That’s the concern pointed out by one UK-based car trading platform.

Thanks To EyeSight 4.0, 2024 Subaru Forester Is Only SUV Capable Of Preventing Higher-Speed Collisions

The 2024 Subaru Forester is the only compact SUV to receive the highest possible rating from the U.S.-based Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) in relation to their new, tougher vehicle-to-vehicle front crash prevention test.

Hyundai Motor Philippines, Inc. (HMPH) marked the start of its campaign in commemoration of the diplomatic ties between the Philippines and the Republic of Korea reaching 75 years this 2024. This enduring bond is being honored through various activities in both nations. For HMPH, special stops in its Hyundai Mobility Experience (HME) tour have been incorporated, so Filipinos can take part in this milestone.

Caltex Caps 2023 With 37 New Service Stations, 82 Auto Workshops

Caltex, marketed by Chevron Philippines Inc. (CPI), closed 2023 with the opening of several Caltex service stations and branded workshops across the country and sealing successful institutional partnerships.

Volvo’s smallest offering—the EX30 has scooped up another award and this time, it’s got to do with its design. The EX30 has been honored with the Red Dot award: Best of the Best Product Design 2024.

Jetour Auto Philippines Inc (JAPI), in partnership with Angcore Motor Company Inc, inaugurated simultaneously its two Jetour Auto dealerships in Davao and General Santos City.

The all-new Hyundai Santa Fe may have garnered recognition for its distinctive exterior design, but jurors have also agreed that its interior is award-winning too. Judged by Wards Auto, the Santa Fe has been crowned as having one of the best and easiest-to-use interiors this 2024.

SLEX Expansion At 70 Percent Complete

San Miguel Corporation (SMC) announced that the South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) expansion project is approximately 70 percent complete, with a target completion date set for December, just in time for the holiday season.

Subaru has set a lofty goal of achieving zero fatal road accident in its vehicles, including those involving vulnerable road users by 2030. To that end, they’re partnering with American chip giant AMD for its next-generation EyeSight system.

Suzuki Philippines Incorporated has formally opened the new Suzuki Auto Clark dealership, featuring a bigger showroom and new service bays.

New car sales grew at its slowest pace in over two years last March amid elevated interest rates. The joint report of the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines (CAMPI) and the Truck Manufacturers Association (TMA) showed that sales rose just 1.6 percent to 37,474 units last month compared to 36,880 units a year earlier.

The Mercedes-Benz G-Class Goes All-Electric

Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the first all-electric G-Class. Available in the G 580 trim, the official model designation is quite a mouthful: Mercedes-Benz G 580 with EQ Technology (we’d be calling it the G 580 EQ from this point on).

Astara-led GAC Motor concluded the first quarter of 2024 with exceptional growth in retail sales from January to March, earning its position as the fastest growing automotive brand in the market and setting new benchmarks for success in the industry.

The Women’s Worldwide Car of the Year (WWCOTY) announces the seventh edition of the WOW (Woman of Worth) Award. The aim of this competition is to recognize the worth and career of a woman in the motor industry or motor sport who has made an outstanding contribution. She could work currently in the industry or she may be retired. In motorsport she will have earned her place in this award.

A Honda NSX that belonged to legendary Formula 1 driver Ayrton Senna is going on sale this week on the UK’s largest automotive marketplace, Auto Trader.

There’s still a couple of days left to enjoy Toyota Motor Philippines’ April promo deals. Discounts and free services await Toyota customers purchasing new vehicles until April 30.

Subaru is discontinuing its longest running model line: the Legacy by 2025. After six generations and 36 years, the mid-sized / executive sedan’s discontinuation comes as the brand focuses its efforts on making more crossovers and SUVs as well as electrified vehicles, including EVs.

Mitsubishi Motors PH Had Their Highest Fiscal Year Sales Ever In 2023

During its presidential turnover, Mitsubishi Motors Philippines (MMPC) revealed that they have recorded their highest annual sales volume ever in a Fiscal Year (FY). Sales from April 2023 to March 2024 have hit 81,473 units helping the brand secure an 18.5 percent market share.

Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) commemorated the transition of leadership from outgoing President & CEO, Takeshi Hara (left of lead photo) to incoming President & CEO, Ritsu Imaeda (right of lead photo).

After revealing its name a couple of weeks back, Kia has now given the world its first glimpse of the first-ever 2025 Tasman, its first pickup truck.

Bajaj three-wheelers or e-trikes? Most of the time, people see them as the same type of vehicle, but according to Bajaj Philippines don’t mistake the two, especially when it comes to usage.

Shell Pilipinas Corporation has partnered with AACI (Assist and Assistance Concept Inc.), the newest business division of MPT Mobility, in providing 24/7 nationwide towing and minor roadside assistance for its Shell Go+ members.

Car ownership costs can go far beyond what people pay for a vehicle. And it’s a fact that as a vehicle gets older, maintenance and repairs start to accumulate.

Dongfeng Electric Commercial Vehicles Extends Battery Warranty To 8 Years

Diamond Auto Group EV Corporation enhances the customer care package of its Dongfeng Electric Commercial Vehicle line-up. Effective immediately, the Dongfeng Rich6 True EV Pickup as well as Dongfeng EV30, EV35, and EV45, will now come with an extended battery warranty of 8 years or 200,000 kilometers, whichever comes first.

Toyota has completed and started the full operation of its R&D facility, the Toyota Technical Center Shimoyama, located in a mountainous area straddling the cities of Toyota and Okazaki.

Caltex rolls out its national promo for 2024, the Caltex Win-a-Million, Pick-a-Premyo Promo. Caltex Rewards members can win up to 12 million points which can be redeemed for rewards like Caltex fuel, dining, shopping, or grocery.

The Mazda MX-5 proved to be a quick and reliable racing platform by dominating the 2024 Petron Makabayan Endurance Cup opener last April 14. The #55 Team MSCC Mazda Miata race car completed 114 laps in four hours, a new lap record for the 4-Hour Kagitingan Cup. The same car also won the two-hour race, lapping the 3.7-kilometer Batangas Racing Circuit 60 times. This is the first time Team MSCC Mazda Miata won both endurance challenges.

Hyundai is showcasing its material research prowess by coming up with the world’s first application of “Nano Cooling Film.” It’s a revolutionary new window tint that offers significant improvement in interior cooling performance compared to conventional tint films.

The most powerful production SUV sporting a V8 engine gets an update this 2024. First launched in 2022, the Aston Martin DBX707 became known as the “supercar of SUVs.” Further cementing that reputation, starting this year, it drops the “base” DBX550 variant in favor of a single powertrain. Additionally, the DBX707 gets comprehensive upgrades to its interior and connectivity features.

Velocità Motors, a unit of conglomerate San Miguel Corporation has officially opened the new home of Ferrari in the Philippines. The official importer and distributor of the storied Italian supercar brand in the country inaugurated its state-of-the-art showroom located along Connecticut Street in San Juan City.

Toyota Gives Fortuner 48V Hybrid Tech

After plopping in an electrified powertrain underneath the Hilux (where it’s either known as the Hilux Hybrid 48V or the Hilux V-Active), Toyota has finally done the same to its SUV stablemate: the Fortuner.

Audi Remains Committed To F1 As It Plans To Purchase The Sauber Team

Under the leadership of Audi CEO Gernot Döllner, the brand with the four rings has outlined its future focus with the Audi Agenda. And as part of this, they have decided to strengthen their commitment to Formula 1 ahead of the start of the 2026 season.

The country’s only one-make sports car racing series, the MSCC Miata Spec Series, returns for a third season this 2024. Organized jointly by Mazda Philippines and the Manila Sports Car Club (MSCC), and supported by Pilipinas Shell, GT Radial, and B.R.M. Chronographes, the first race for the 2024 calendar starts on May 25 (Saturday) at the Batangas Racing Circuit.

Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) announces its Summertastic Discount Promo. Aimed at ensuring Isuzu vehicle owners enjoy their summer adventures to the fullest, the promo offers a Free Safety Check-up and up to 20 percent discount on select Isuzu parts from April 17 to May 31, 2024.

Shell continues to add new charging stations to cement its position as the leader in mobility energy transition. In partnership with Ortigas Land Corporation (OLC), Shell simultaneously activated Shell Recharge Stations at Estancia Mall, Greenhills-Connecticut Arcade, and Greenhills Missouri.

The BMW Group delivered one million fully-electric vehicles since the launch of the pioneering i3 in 2011. The group which includes BMW, Mini, and Rolls-Royce reached the milestone thanks to a total of 82,700 BEVs delivered during the first quarter of 2024—a 27.9 percent year-on-year growth for BEVs.

Did Mazda Just Run Out Of Design Ideas In Coming Up With The 2025 CX-80?

Mazda designers may have come up with head-turning designs in the past, but lately, we’re not really too sure. You could say that the bar started getting low when they revealed the North American market CX-70—essentially a CX-90 with a new bumper and the third-row seats removed. Now, it’s clear that they have lost all interest in coming up with differentiated designs with the three-row CX-80.

Commemorating the 23rd Anniversary of the Miata Cup by the Miata Club of the Philippines (MCP), Mazda Philippines is launching the special, limited-edition MX-5 Miata Cup 23rd Anniversary Edition. Limited to just 23 units, the MX-5 Miata Cup 23rd Anniversary Edition celebrates Mazda’s rich motorsports heritage and the oldest, continually-held one-make race in the country.

The most iconic Mazda in the model range gets more exhilarating with a host of upgrades for 2024, ranging from enhanced connectivity and significant dynamic improvements, to new track-focused technologies that result in the sharpest, best-handling MX-5 yet.

Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) launches the next chapter of the “Start Your Impossible” (SYI) global marketing campaign, igniting excitement for the upcoming Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024. The global campaign showcases the power of local communities across the world rallying behind their athletes and emphasizes Toyota’s belief that no journey is taken alone.

On The Eve Of The Mustang's Philippine Launch, Ford Just Revealed A Special 60th Anniversary Edition Model In The US

Well, someone at Ford Philippines screwed up the timing of the all-new 2024 Mustang’s launch. On the eve of the much-anticipated local reveal of the pony car, in the US, Ford just came up with a 60th Anniversary Package that harks back to the 1965 original.

After opening reservations last February, Ford Philippines has launched the all-new Mustang to coincide with the muscle car’s 60th anniversary. Customer deliveries start in May.

Hyundai Motor Philippines, Inc. (HMPH) solidifies its commitment to continuously innovate the car ownership experience for Filipinos through the Hyundai Mobile Service (HMS). This newest aftersales program is designed to make it easier and more convenient for customers to ensure that their Hyundai vehicles are in shape and well taken care of.

Truck brands Isuzu and Hyundai both showed off their modern PUVs at this year’s LTO Motor Show. The show, in celebration of the LTO’s 112th founding anniversary, takes place until April 19 at the Land Transportation Office Main Office in East Avenue, Quezon City.

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