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July 31, 2024

Yamaha Motor PH Breaks Multiple Guinness Records At Ayala Malls Manila Bay

On July 13, 2024, Yamaha Motor Philippines made history once again by breaking two Guinness World Records: the Most Engines Started Simultaneously and the Most Horns Sounded Simultaneously. This remarkable achievement took place at the expansive venue and substantial space provided by Ayala Malls Manila Bay, which played a crucial role in facilitating this large-scale event.

Japan starts cracking down on motorized, rideable suitcases. Seen as a replacement to electric mopeds, these mobile luggage has become popular among tourists, some of whom have been breaking the law. As a response, Japan will now require users, both residents and non-residents alike, to wear a helmet and have a license.

In case you can’t make it this October to the Mazda Fan Festa 2024 at the Fuji International Speedway, another Fan Festa is slated in November.

Honda Cars Philippines (HCPI) is now offering an extra incentive to owners who will download and activate their Honda Connect account.

BYD Asia Pacific and BYD Cars Philippines announce their commitment to donating USD 100 (P 5,858) for every BYD Sealion 6 DM-i vehicle sold from July 25, 2024 until the end of December 2024 in support of the victims of the recent typhoon Carina.

Dongfeng Motors Philippines (DFM Philippines) is offering its Nanobox EV hatchback with a P 150,000 cash discount or an all-in down payment of P 48,000. Oh, and DFM’s throwing in a free 7-kW wall box charger too.

Two storied German automotive names—Recaro and BBS have filed for bankruptcy. Both firms, which supply several high-end car manufacturers for seats and wheels, respectively, have filed for bankruptcy in separate German courts.

JMC Opens First Showroom In Mindanao

Astara Philippines opens the first Jiangling Motors Corporation (JMC) dealership in Mindanao. The new showroom, located in the Farma Auto Supply Compound at Kilometer 13, Panacan, Davao City.

Nissan Philippines has expanded the availability of NissanConnect Services (NCS), its brand of in-car connectivity and telematics, to more variants of the Almera starting this August.

Chevrolet has officially switched distributors. Formerly distributed by The Covenant Car Company, Inc. (TCCCI), it’s now being distributed by HARIPHIL Asia Resources, Inc.

Will unchecked subsidies, or in the case of the Philippines, tax incentives on electrified vehicles, lead to a collapse of the local automotive manufacturing sector? That may be the case if we were to look at possible lessons learned from our neighbor Thailand where several car makers have started consolidating their manufacturing bases and some auto parts suppliers have begun to close.

New car sales experienced a slight decline in June 2024 with a 2.9 percent decrease compared to the previous month. This was shown in the joint report of the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines (CAMPI) and the Truck Manufacturers Association (TMA).

Jetour Auto PH Opens Pasig Dealership

Jetour Auto Philippines Inc (JAPI) has expanded its reach in eastern Metro Manila with the opening of Jetour Auto Pasig.

Ford Philippines is extending special offers for parts and labor for vehicle owners affected by rains brought on by Typhoon Carina.

The 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe is the most appealing mid-sized SUV according to the 2024 J.D. Power U.S. Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study.

The Ford Ranger is engineered for a life of work and adventure. Customers in more than 180 markets around the world depend on its unique blend of capability, versatility, technology, and comfort to enable them to explore new places and take on new challenges.

Review: 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N

It’s a bit silly, but somehow, it’s a given that sporty cars have to have a bit of emotional appeal. Almost anyone can make a 500-horsepower-plus car these days, but it takes the right x-factor to dial in everything else to make sure it tugs on you in the right way. Down one sensory experience—EVs don’t have the mechanical rawness of internal combustion engines—it takes even more effort to transform an EV into something enthusiasts would salivate over. It’s one challenge Hyundai and its crack team of “N-gineers” have successfully accomplished with the Ioniq 5 N.

Honda Cars PH Extends Parts Discount On Flood-Affected Vehicles

Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) is extending a helping hand to those affected by super typhoon Carina through its ‘Honda Helps’ program.

The 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 is America’s undisputed King of the Hill as it’s been unveiled with the most powerful V8 from the Land of the Free. With its mind-bending specs, it’s out of challenge the world’s best supercars—be it coupe or convertible.

Subaru is switching vehicles at the third round of the Japan Super Taikyu Series. The High Performance X Future Concept—basically a Subaru WRX with experimental running gear—will takeover racing duties from the rear-wheel drive Subaru BRZ.

Porsche has been ranked number one in the premium segment in the J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study. It’s the eighth time in a decade that Porsche has earned the top position in the annual study. In addition, the Taycan earned the title for best-in-class in the Upper Mid-Size Premium Segment for the second consecutive year.

Nissan Motor saw its operating profit plummet 99 percent on the year in April to June as its lack of hybrid offerings in the critical U.S. market took a toll on sales.

BYD Cars Philippines touted that its new plug-in hybrid, the Sealion 6 DM-i makes range anxiety a thing of the past. With its Super DM-i powertrain, the carmaker promised that it can go more than 1,000 kilometers on a single tank (check out the full specs here, video impressions here).

BYD Wants To Overthrow Toyota's Hybrid Leadership With The 2025 Sealion 6 DM-i

With a P 1.548-million price tag, BYD Cars Philippines sees the new Sealion 6 DM-i as a critical piece to achieving their growth plans in the country (full specs here, watch our first impressions here).

BYD Cars Philippines, under ACMobility, has launched the Sealion 6 DM-i Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV). At P 1.548-million, it becomes BYD’s entry-level offering. Yet despite its affordable price tag, it packs a serious amount of space, features, and tech.

Lynk & Co Philippines brings its Co:SPACE roadshow to the Powerplant Mall in Rockwell, Makati from Friday, July 26 to Sunday, 28, 2024.

Seven Filipino student teams showcased their Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) skills at the Shell Eco-marathon Asia-Pacific and the Middle East 2024 held recently at the Mandalika International Circuit, Lombok, Indonesia. Among the standout teams were Team Siklab from Jose Rizal University (JRU), Cardinal One from Mapua University, Eco Archers from De La Salle University (DLSU), UMindanao Wildcats University of Mindanao (UM), and Team Kalasag from Adamson University, all of which successfully passed the rigorous Technical Inspection and ran their vehicles on the track.

Geely Auto Group has announced that for the first half of 2024, they have sold 955,730 units—a 41 percent increase compared to the same period last year.

MG is celebrating a century of automotive innovation, and 2024 has been a landmark year for the Chinese-owned British brand in the Philippines.

Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC) has launched its latest innovative auto loan product, the RCBC Auto Loan FlexiLite.

Ford Philippines, in partnership with the ANC+ Group of Companies, has opened its 49th dealership in the country located in North Caloocan.

2025 Ford Ranger Tremor Gets Off-Road Tech From Bronco, Ranger Raptor

After being launched for the European market last year, Ford has finally brought its latest Ranger iteration—the Ranger Tremor—to Asia-Pacific. Built from Thailand and sold initially in Australia, it’s the clearest sign yet of the impending arrival of the off-road-centric 4x4 to the Philippines.

Are we looking at Mazda’s new logo? The Hiroshima-based carmaker has been granted a trademark for this logo.

Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) has announced the start of registrations for its premier sim racing competition, the TOYOTA Gazoo Racing Gran Turismo Cup (TGR GT Cup).

Hagerty, the world’s largest provider of specialty insurance for classic vehicles has revealed an interesting insight when it comes to the future of classic and collectable cars.

Shell Helix Oilchange+ Offers Convenience, Transparency To Motorists

For many motorists, keeping up with regular vehicle oil changes can feel like a hassle. Between busy schedules, driving to the casa or the shop, and the inconvenience of sitting or even standing around and waiting for the service to be done, vehicle oil changes often get pushed to the back burner.

BYD Cars Philippines has become the latest automotive brand to join the ACMobility ACRE Movement, with the partnership signing between Ayala Land Incorporated and BYD Cars Philippines executives. Through the ACRE Movement’s Gift of Tree program, ALI’s carbon forest partners will plant and nurture one tree for every BYD vehicle sold starting this July.

Many were sad when the Honda Jazz had to leave the country, me included. Honda Cars Philippines unofficially said ‘sorry’ when they brought in the City Hatchback. It’s not the Jazz but essentially, they’re the same—small hatchback packaging, 1.5-liter naturally-aspirated engine, creature comforts, ULTR seats, and a good set of safety features. Yet many people (not me) dismissed the City hatchback unfairly simply for not having the “Jazz” name.

Jetour Auto Philippines, Inc. (JAPI) has taken concrete steps to make vehicle ownership as convenient and pleasurable as possible.

The Porsche Panamera has broken its own record as it lapped the Nürburgring Nordschleife in 7 minutes 24.17 seconds—5.64 seconds faster than the previous-generation model. This makes it the fastest luxury cars fitted with either combustion or hybrid powertrains.

The Gateway Group, one of the leading automotive dealer groups in the Philippines opens a new exclusive website dedicated to the Mitsubishi Xforce: Xforce.PH.

It’s hard to believe but the current second-generation Mazda CX-5 has been around for roughly eight years now. While it’s managed to outlast some relationships, it was birthed in a completely different world back then—electrification wasn’t a buzz word and no one took Chinese car brands seriously. Fast forward to today and you’ve got everyone and their uncle talking about hybrids (or EVs) and the Chinese have carved a solid five percent share of sales. It’s this sort of world the 2024 CX-5 finds itself in and one where, in some regard, it’s playing catch up.

Suzuki Auto PH Shows Off Ertiga Hybrid Taxi

Suzuki Philippines showed off what could be the country’s first (mild) hybrid taxi: the Suzuki Ertiga GA Taxi.

ACMobility, the official distributor of BYD electric vehicles in the Philippines, announces that the BYD Sealion 6 DM-i, the brand’s latest compact SUV and the first model to feature the new Super DM-i Technology, is now available for reservation days before it is launched in the country on July 25, 2024, at the Glorietta Activity Center.

Last week, VinFast Philippines finally priced their first market offering: the VF5 sub-compact EV SUV. Though the price is attractive enough at P 1,191,000, some may find it still a bit out of reach. This is where VinFast Philippines’ unique battery subscription plan comes in.

The 2024 Subaru Forester continued its impressive streak of safety-related accolades by receiving the highest possible rating from the U.S.-based Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) for their latest rear crash prevention test.

Astara-led GAC Motor Philippines continues with their strategic expansion campaign, this time launching the GAC Motor Santa Rosa outlet through a partnership with Bermaz Auto Asia.

BMW Philippines has completed the demanding southern leg of the Philippine Loop traversing over 3,000 kilometers in 13 days. This remarkable feat stands as a testament not only to the spirit and exploration skills of the team, but also to the exceptional fuel efficiency, comfort, and reliability offered by their BMW vehicles—the BMW 318i Touring, BMW X3 xDrive 20d Business, and the X5 xDrive 30d M Sport.

Toyota, Lexus Drops Prices Of HEV Line-Up Thanks To Executive Order 62

Toyota Motor Philippines becomes the latest carmaker to announce reduced pricing for their HEVs thanks to the passage of Executive Order No. 62 (Series 2024).

Sojitz G Auto Philippines (SGAP) has officially dropped the Geely brand. Despite ceasing being the Chinese brand’s official distributor of vehicles and parts since July 1, they only made the official announcement (posted on their official website) last Friday, July 19, 2024.

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