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September 18, 2022

Subaru Celebrates 50 Years Of All-Wheel Drive

Subaru is celebrating the 50th anniversary of their core all-wheel drive or AWD system this year. The system, which made its debut to help scientists reach Japanese observatories and outposts during winter, was first introduced in the Subaru Leone 4WD Estate Van in September 1972. Since then, the company has produced about 21 million all-wheel drive vehicles to date.

Mazda Philippines is toying with the idea of introducing a second-generation BT-50 Pangolin Edition for the local market, and they want to know what you think of it.

PIMS: Toyota's HEVs Is Part Of Their Path To Carbon Neutrality

Toyota Motor Philippines, the leader in electrified mobility in the Philippines, unveiled its exhibit headlined by its wide selection of Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEV) at the 8th Philippine International Motor Show at the World Trade Center.

Coming from the recent opening of Geely Palawan, Sojitz G Auto Philippines (SGAP), Geely distributor in the Philippines, this time around inaugurated its 34th outlet in Bataan province. Geely Bataan is a 1,500 square meter facility located in its capital town of Balanga which can accommodate up to 6-vehicle display in its showroom and 6 car work bays.

Registration For 2022 Petron Philippine Overland Expedition Still Open

Update: due to the devastation caused by Typhoon Karding, the PHOX has been moved to October 18 to 23. This story has been updated to reflect those changes. (10/5).

Last June, Mototesto in cooperation with Petron Corporation, and official battery partner, Motolite Philippines, gave us a preview of what will be the biggest overlanding event of the year. On ~~October 12 to 16~~ Otober 18 to 23, thirty teams will be headed towards the uncharted terrains of General Nakar, Quezon for the 2022 Petron Philippine Overland Expedition.

To meet the growing demand for Fuso vehicles in the country, a new Fuso 3S (Sales, Service, Spare Parts) outlet is now open in Paco.

Goodyear Philippines announces the official launch of the Eagle F1 Sport, a new member of Goodyear’s Eagle F1 Family. The Eagle F1 Sport is a fun sports tire that provides excellent handling and braking performance, targeted at driving enthusiasts.

With diesel running at close to all-time highs, Isuzu, the world’s leading expert on diesels, is touting the performance and fuel efficiency of their entire line-up at the 8th Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS).

Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) is bringing the fun back into its DNA with the return of the Ralliart brand after an almost 12-year absence.

PIMS: Mazda Philippines Shows Off Philippine Market Exclusive MX-5 MCP 25th Anniversary Edition

Celebrating Mazda’s special relationship with the Miata Club of the Philippines, the oldest single-make car club in the Philippines, Mazda Philippines shows off a limited run MX-5 exclusive to the Philippine market at the Philippine International Motor Show or PIMS.

Mazda Philippines introduces the 2023 CX-8 at the Philippine International Motor Show. Already an embodiment of everyday luxury, the enhanced styling and new standard features further redefine elegance and refinement in its class. It seamlessly blends beauty, comfort, and performance into one peerless three-row SUV.

Hyundai Motor Philippines, Inc. (HMPH) used the Philippine International Motor Show to announce a test drive promo starring their new Creta compact crossover.

Hyundai Motor Philippines Inc. (HMPH) makes its much-awaited public debut at the 8th Philippine International Motor Show or PIMS.

Chery Auto Philippines has steadily re-written the local motoring landscape with the Tiggo 8 Pro. Starting the movement for innovation that brings advanced technologies to more Filipinos, the brand, under the stewardship of United Asia Automotive Group, Inc. (UAAGI) is ready to flex their performance muscle with the launch of the Tiggo 8 PRO 2.0T.

Subaru has sprung a surprise by dropping the “XV” name for its all-new compact crossover. Instead, it will take on the “Crosstrek” name globally.

After three years of being part of Ayala, one of the Philippines’ biggest and most respected conglomerates, Kia Philippines is looking back at its accomplishments thus far. While the preview of their all-electric EV6, which is slate to enter the local market by early 2023, took centerstage, Manny Aligada, Kia Philippines president credits their growth of being present in key market segments.

Late last year, Kia Philippines president Manny Aligada revealed plans to launch an all-electric vehicle to the local market. Now, the Korean auto brand, distributed by Ayala-owned AC Motors, is leveraging the strength of the conglomerate to launch and support the EV6 at the Philippine International Motor Show or PIMS.

Apart from the HR-V RS, Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) is highlighting their safety and advanced technology with the Philippine preview of the highly-anticipated all-new BR-V.

Honda Cars Philippines is adding the RS or Road Sailing variant to its HR-V line. As typical of the RS line, it comes decked in sportier garb while also boasting additional comfort and safety features.

It’s official. Suzuki Philippines has previewed the Ertiga Hybrid at the Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS).

Ford adds another chapter to an icon with the all-new 2024 Ford Mustang. The pony car delivers the looks, and promises the sound and continued appeal that made it a legend. It’ll come in both convertible and coupe flavors in both V8 or turbocharged 4-cylinder versions. It also comes in both manual and automatic versions.

Concept One Wheels Celebrates 20th Year; Appointed As First Nitto Performance Hub In Asia

Concept One Wheels celebrated their 20th Anniversary last September 10, 2022, marking two decades of bringing in the latest aftermarket wheels and reputable tire brands in the Philippines.

On the eve of the country’s biggest automotive industry event, the Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS), the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines or CAMPI says the industry is now “on track to a full recovery.”

With Honda wanting to realize carbon neutrality for all its products and corporate activities by 2050, they’ve announced plans to accelerate the electrification of its motorcycles.

Update: Ralliart was officially launched at PIMS (9/16).

Whether deliberate or not, it seems a major newspaper managed to leak out what Mitsubishi Motors Philippines (MMPC) will unveil at the Philippine International Motor Show or PIMS tomorrow. Check out the tear sheet below for yourself.

Apart from the Dodge Challenger and Charger, Chrysler is also saying goodbye to its long-serving 300C sedan. Marking that occasion (as well as the 70-year legacy of the Chrysler 300), the automaker has come up with a limited-edition variant powered by a 485-horsepower, 644 Nm 6.4-liter HEMI V8 engine.

Ferrari has finally unveiled its first-ever four-door, four-seater model which also happens to be an SUV. Meet the first-ever Purosangue.

Do You Want An MPV That Can Do 20 km/L? Suzuki Philippines Is Teasing The Ertiga Hybrid

At the Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS) press con last August 30, Suzuki Philippines general manager for automobile, Mr. Norihide Takei gave a hint that they will be launching a hybrid model at the show as “their answer to high fuel prices.”

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September 18, 2022

Subaru Celebrates 50 Years Of All-Wheel Drive

PIMS: Should Mazda Philippines Build The BT-50 Pangolin Edition II?

September 17, 2022

PIMS: Toyota's HEVs Is Part Of Their Path To Carbon Neutrality

Geely Opens In Bataan

September 16, 2022

Registration For 2022 Petron Philippine Overland Expedition Still Open

FUSO Opens New 3S Dealership In Paco, Manila

Goodyear Philippines Launches Eagle F1 Sport

PIMS: Isuzu PH's Entire Line-Up Can Do More Than 1,000 Kilometers On A Full Tank

PIMS: Mitsubishi Motors PH Brings Back Ralliart (w/ Video)

September 15, 2022

PIMS: Mazda Philippines Shows Off Philippine Market Exclusive MX-5 MCP 25th Anniversary Edition

PIMS: 2023 Mazda CX-8 Elevates Three-Row SUV Refinement

PIMS: Hyundai PH Announces Promo For Creta Compact Crossover

PIMS: Hyundai PH Says Ioniq 5 EV Will Arrive By January 2023

PIMS: Chery Auto PH Flexes Performance Muscle With 254-Horsepower Tiggo 8 PRO 2.0T (w/ Specs)

Subaru Unveils All-New 2023 Crosstrek Compact Crossover

PIMS: Philippines Is Now Kia's 2nd Largest Market In ASEAN

PIMS: Kia Philippines Previews "Less-Than-P4-Million" 2023 EV6 GT-Line

PIMS: Honda Cars PH Previews All-New 2023 BR-V

PIMS: Honda Cars PH Adds RS Turbo Variant To HR-V Line For P 1.739M

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2024 Ford Mustang: This Is It

September 14, 2022

Concept One Wheels Celebrates 20th Year; Appointed As First Nitto Performance Hub In Asia

Philippine Auto Industry On Track To Full Recovery With August Sales Jump

Honda To Accelerate Electric Motorcycle Development

Did A Newspaper Just Leak Mitsubishi's PIMS Surprise?

Chrysler Sends Off 300C With HEMI-Powered Limited Edition

Meet Ferrari's First-Ever SUV: The V12-Powered Purosangue

September 13, 2022

Do You Want An MPV That Can Do 20 km/L? Suzuki Philippines Is Teasing The Ertiga Hybrid