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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).

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.

Hyundai Motor Philippines Inc. (HMPH) strengthens its presence with the opening of its dealership in Abad Santos in partnership with the ANC+ Group of Companies. This is in line with HMPH’s network expansion goal to 46 dealers by 2025.

Remember the eVX Concept that Suzuki Auto Philippines brought into the Philippine International Motor Show? Apparently, it’ll now spawn a Toyota version as the two automakers strengthened their collaboration further to cover battery electric vehicles too.

Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) is offering a new way to vehicle usage: leasing. Launched alongside the new Civic RS e:HEV (above photo) is the Honda Leasing Program.

2025 Porsche 911 GT3 Celebrates Road, Track Duality

In time for its 25th anniversary, Porsche has unveiled the new 911 GT3. For the first time ever, the carmaker has unveiled it with two versions: a track-focused sportscar or a more understated tourer.

The country’s new Geely distributor, Geely Automobile International Corporation (GAIC), has released the full specs, prices, and colors of the new 2025 Coolray.

Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) places importance on customer safety this Undas season by offering free emergency roadside assistance from Thursday, October 31 to Sunday, November 3, 2024.

Its products have yet to hit showrooms, but there’s already a new person in charge over at Omoda and Jaecoo Philippines. The transition happened rather quietly (and suddenly) this week after the conclusion of the 12th Philippine EV Summit.

BYD is not finished expanding as they broke ground at an upcoming dealership located in Bacoor, Cavite.

Suzuki Philippines understands that the recent Typhoon Kristine has impacted a lot of Filipinos. The heavy rains caused significant flooding in multiple areas, greatly affecting communities.

2025 Kia Tasman: This Is It

After some teasing, Kia has finally revealed the full details of the 2025 Tasman—their first-ever pickup truck. The Tasman, which is set to enter showrooms by 2025, will be the start of a planned pickup range.

Subaru isn’t done retiring nameplates. After the Japanese carmaker announced that it will be sending the Legacy nameplate to the great parking lot in the sky by 2025, it will be doing the same with the Outback also come next year. The fate of the Outback, however, isn’t so bleak.

Every October 20, Lynk & Co celebrates its anniversary and, this year on its 8th year in existence, the brand takes this opportunity to reflect on the numerous, outstanding achievements the brand has attained since its launch in 2016 in Berlin, Germany.

After adding both BEV and HEVs to its line-up, MG Motor Philippines is poised to add its first PHEV too. Previewed at the Philippine International Motor Show, the MG HS PHEV will be coming to the local market early 2025.

Despite the gloomy weather, the Clark International Speedway (CIS) sizzled with action as the Seaoil Radical Challenge Philippines powered by BPI staged its 2024 season finale. And in the end, it was the rookie drivers who shone with Mikey Jordan securing the SR3 Challenge Cup title and Rainy Medina taking the crown in the SR1 Challenge Cup.

BSB Junrose Corporation welcomes Japan’s Tokico to its portfolio of brands. This means Filipinos will now have access to Tokico’s line of shock absorbers, struts, and coil overs.

Almost 20 years after it ended production, Porsche is giving its Carrera GT (2003-2006) a couple of handling updates to enhance the super sports car’s already impressive performance, and improve its overall safety and durability.

Fuchs Lubricants Brings Titan Line Into Philippines

Fuchs, a leading global manufacturer of lubricants and related specialty products, announces the official entry of its Titan line of lubricants into the Philippine market. Titan lubricants and service fluids from Fuchs are the result of modern research and development by the world’s largest independent lubricant specialist.

President Ferdinand R. “Bongbong” Marcos recently got a taste of Toyota’s Beyond Zero initiative as he took the wheel of the hydrogen-powered Corolla Cross H2 Concept at the Malacañan Palace. In addition, he was also presented with the next-generation Tamaraw as a sign of Toyota’s continued commitment to the local automotive manufacturing industry.

For the Silent Generation and Baby Boomers, it was the Manila Trading & Supply Company, a subsidiary of the Cleveland-Akron Bag Company of Ohio, Inc., trading cotton goods, marine and gas engines, marine hardware and, from 1918, automobiles.

BSB Junrose Corporation has announced the addition of German motor oil brand, Liqui Moly to its roster of brands.

Mazda has chosen Swedish-Swiss industrial automation company ABB to help it further its paint technology. The Japanese carmaker has fitted ABB’s latest paint atomizer—the RB1000i-S—to its Ujina Plant No. 1 in Hiroshima.

Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) is expending help to owners whose units have been inundated by floodwaters from October 21, 2024 onwards with their Honda Helps program.

ACMobility To Start Collecting Fees On NCR Chargers Starting December 1, 2024

Supporting ACMobility’s auto brands, particularly Kia and BYD, which are fast shifting towards all-electric mobility, the company’s infrastructure arm is hard at work to grow its charging network.

Jetour Auto Philippines didn’t just bring in their X50 5-seater crossover to the Philippine International Motor Show. On the other side of the size spectrum, they brought in a new variant of their hit, the T2 4x4 SUV known as the T2 Terminator.

Mitsubishi Motors Philippines brings back the Montero Sport Ralliart and the Xpander Cross Outdoor Edition for buyers seeking something more active and adventurous than your usual family ride, especially when it comes to style.

PIMS: Changan Really Needs The Hunter REEV To Succeed

Changan Auto Philippines seems to be all over the place when it comes to its product line-up. Despite having a seven-vehicle-line-up with a wide price range (P 654,000 to P 2,719,000)—they can never seem to stick the landing with any of them. All of them pretty much fade into obscurity. They’re certainly hoping for a change of luck with the Hunter pickup truck.

Isuzu Philippines didn’t just show off its N-Series EV at Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS), they also showed what would happen if the mu-X got the “VIP” treatment.

BYD wants your attention and they could very well have it with the all-new Seal. The world’s best-selling New Energy Vehicle brand (and the Philippines’s best-selling EV brand) now has enthusiasts in mind with this 530-horsepower all-wheel drive sports sedan.

PIMS: Mitsubishi DST Concept Revealed Globally

We referred to it as the DST Concept early this month (thanks to some website metadata), and we got it right. Mitsubishi Motors globally premiered the DST Concept—a new mid-sized 7-seater SUV concept that, when it hits production, will join the brand’s ASEAN three-row line-up alongside the Montero Sport / Pajero Sport and Xpander.

If the 383-horsepower Nissan Z isn’t enough car for you, how about the new Nissan Z Nismo? Building on the solid foundations of the rear-wheel drive sportscar, this version packs additional power, a tuned suspension, and revised aero.

All attention over at Nissan may have been at the Nissan Z Nismo, but the brand also previewed two vehicles that will hit showrooms real soon: the X-Trail e-Power and the Magnite.

As predicted about a week ago, Suzuki Auto Philippines is previewing the Jimny Rhino Edition which will be made available in both 3- and 5-door variants.

Well, well, well…how’s this for something we got right? Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) did show a battery electric vehicle (BEV) and it wasn’t the D-Max EV. Instead, it was the N-Series EV as we guessed way back in August.

BMW is expanding its all-electric BMW i range with the introduction of the i5 Touring. And in an interesting twist, this wagon packs the top-spec M60 designation.

Jetour Auto Philippines is entering the compact crossover segment with the X50—one of the country’s most crowded and most competitive segments.

After its soft launch early this year, Mazda Philippines is now officially an authorized distributor of AutoExe tuning parts and accessories. The partnership, formalized at the 9th Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS), exemplifies Mazda Philippines’ commitment to deliver a customer-centric approach that goes beyond the norm. At PIMS, a wide range of AutoExe parts have been fitted onto the Mazda3, CX-60, and MX-5 showcasing the personalization potential of these Mazda vehicles.

Chery Auto Philippines is updating its entry-level SUV, the Tiggo 2 Pro for 2025. The new sub-compact SUV now sports a more modern look together with higher standard features and specs.

A car company that is deeply passionate about driving, it’s Mazda’s mission to bring a joyful and effortless experience that makes drivers and passengers feel revitalized. This central tenet—Jinba-ittai or the seamless connection between man and machine—is the soul of every Mazda vehicle.

Ford Philippines has finally given its performance truck, the Ranger Raptor the engine it deserves: a 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6.

If you find the Honda Civic Type R still a bit too pedestrian for your tastes, how’s this for a surprise. Honda Cars Philippines is bringing in just five of these ultra-special Mugen Civic Type R Group. This becomes the most exclusive variant of the Civic Type R in the country.

Shown at the One Honda Electrification event last September, Honda Cars Philippines has now officially launched the new 2025 Civic for the Philippine market.

San Miguel Corporation (SMC) reports that its toll roads across Luzon are operating normally and remain free of flooding, despite the heavy rains brought by Tropical Storm Kristine over the past 48 hours.

After being the first to confirm what it was launching at the Philippines International Motor Show, Kia Philippines distributor, ACMobility, has finally unveiled the 2025 EV9.

VinFast Philippines has adjusted the pricing of its VF7 all-electric compact SUV during its local debut at the Philippine EV Summit.

The boxy Jaecoo EJ6 has made its appearance at the 12th Philippine EV Summit at the SMX Convention Center. Slated for a market release “soon,” the EJ6 is available for test drives and pre-orders at the three-day show.

Drive home a Lexus this October and avail of up to 36 months, zero percent interest financing plan with free insurance and comprehensive aftersales service plan with a 50 percent down payment.

Hyundai Motor PH To Show SPOT Robot Dog, Ioniq 5 N At Philippine EV Summit

Hyundai Motor Philippines won’t just be at PIMS this year. They’ll also be electrifying this year’s Philippine EV Summit happening from October 24 to 26 where they’ll be featuring the Ioniq 5 N.

Apart from its showcase of exciting new vehicles at the 2024 Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS), Nissan Philippines will be launching two limited edition versions of the Navara and Kicks e-Power. These will be available in special colors and equipped with Nissan Genuine Accessories, which are custom-designed for a perfect fit with the vehicles.

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