April 19, 2023
Lexus PH To Offer Free Software Update To Select NX And NX Hybrid Units
Local units of the Lexus NX are the subject of a “Customer Satisfaction Campaign” because of its Lexus Safety System (LSS), specifically for an improvement of its Forward Recognition system.
Filed Under:
Lexus Corporate,
Lexus NX,
News,
Recall
Mazda MX-5 Notches Another Endurance Race Win At 4-Hour Kagitingan Cup
The Mazda MX-5 once again proved to be a formidable racing platform by taking the 2023 Petron 4-hour Kagitingan Cup Win last April 16. Team MSCC Mazda Miata completed 89 laps with a best time of 1:56.054 bagging them the Class 1 and Open A categories for the 4-hour race. The team also finished second overall for the 2-hour race.
Filed Under:
Mazda Corporate,
Mazda MX-5,
Motorsports,
News
Toyota Motor PH Issues Recall On 86, GR Supra For Missing Sticker
How’s this for doing things by the book? Toyota Motor Philippines is taking an extreme approach and recalling 1,666 first-generation Toyota 86s and 170 GR Supras for, get this, a missing sticker. Yes, that’s right—a sticker.
Filed Under:
News,
Recall,
Toyota 86,
Toyota Corporate
April 18, 2023
2024 Porsche Cayenne Adds Luxury And Performance
After showing off its increasingly digitalized interior, Porsche has finally unwrapped the Cayenne SUV. The third-generation luxury SUV comes with comprehensive changes to the powertrain, chassis, design, and equipment giving it added performance on- or off-road, as well as luxurious everyday comfort.
Filed Under:
Auto Shanghai,
Luxury SUV,
News,
Porsche Cayenne
2024 Lexus LM: This Is It
Lexus has unveiled the all-new, second-generation LM. Beginning with the luxury MPV’s key market of China, it will be sold in over 60 countries, including Europe, Japan, and yes, the Philippines.
Filed Under:
Auto Shanghai,
Lexus LM,
Luxury MPV,
News
Vespa PH Brings Primavera Color Vibe For P 235K (w/ Specs)
Vespa Philippines brings in the Primavera Color Vibe, a special series of the trend-setting two-wheeler that celebrates the colorful, carefree vibe that the icon is known for.
Filed Under:
Motorcycle,
News,
Vespa Corporate
MIAS Breaks Attendance Record, Confirms 2024 Show
Organizers of the Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) have reported that the annual motoring event has been a resounding success with a record number of visitors.
Filed Under:
Events,
MIAS,
News,
PHL Auto Industry
Watch Out Mazda MX-5, The 536-Horsepower MG Cyberster Is Heading To Production
Remember the MG Cyberster Concept? The two-seater concept car which was revealed around the same time last year? Well, guess what: it’s heading to production and this is how it looks like.
Filed Under:
Auto Shanghai,
MG Cyberster,
News,
Sports Car
April 17, 2023
Etna Motors, Inc. and Mt. Sinai Motors Top Suzuki Auto Sales In 2022
Suzuki Philippines Inc. (SPH) recently awarded its top partners at Annual Dealer Conference Awards Night.
Filed Under:
Dealerships,
News,
Suzuki Corporate
Get These Hot Summer Deals From Toyota
Toyota Motor Philippines is bringing in the heat this April with deals coming in hot until April 30. Customers can enjoy low monthly plans, trade-in rebates, and more when they purchase a brand-new Toyota from any authorized dealer nationwide.
Filed Under:
News,
Toyota Avanza,
Toyota Corporate,
Toyota Fortuner,
Toyota Raize,
Toyota Vios
New Car Sales Rise 24.2 Percent In March
New car sales rose 24.2 percent in March compared to the same month a year ago, based on a joint report of the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines (CAMPI) and the Truck Manufacturers Association (TMA). The CAMPI-TMA report shows that sales reached 36,880 units compared to 29,685 units in March 2022.
Filed Under:
CAMPI,
News,
PHL Auto Industry
April 16, 2023
Petron Has Special Offers On Lubricants, Personalized Value Cards At MIAS
Industry leader Petron Corporation has special offers on lubricants at the Manila International Auto Show (MIAS), while showgoers can get their very own personalized Petron Value Card for only P 100.
Filed Under:
MIAS,
News,
Petron Corporate
Review: 2023 Volvo XC40 B5 R-Design
There’s plenty to like with the Volvo XC40. Compared to other premium SUVs out there, it just gets things right. It’s stylish, spacious, well-kitted, and most important of all, safe. However, as the automotive world turns, the Swedish carmaker has given it a nip-and-tuck, and that’s the very vehicle you see here. While the revised design could be the most obvious reason to consider one, it also happens to pack an electrified powertrain in the Philippines for the very first time. Gamechanger? Read on.
Filed Under:
Driver's Seat,
Luxury SUV,
Volvo XC40
BYD Philippines Shows Off Flagship Han EV And Tang EV (w/ Specs)
BYD, the world’s best-selling New Energy Vehicle brand is showcasing a full EV line-up at the Manila International Auto Show (MIAS). Through its authorized local distributor, Solar Transport and Automotive Resources Corporation (STAR), the Han EV made its public debut amidst a “floating” Blade Battery motif at the pavilion.
Filed Under:
BYD Corporate,
BYD Han,
BYD Tang,
Car Launch,
Electric Vehicles (EV),
MIAS
April 15, 2023
Filipinos Show Keen Interest In Jetour Auto At Manila International Auto Show (w/ Brochure)
The rise of Chinese car brands in the scene continues as Jetour Auto Philippines debuted at the Manila International Auto Show (MIAS). Since Jetour International’s inception in 2018, it has positioned itself as a brand that brings convenience to travel through innovation. It aims to do the same as it officially enters the Philippine car market.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Jetour Corporate,
Jetour Dashing,
Jetour Ice Cream EV,
Jetour X70,
Jetour X70 Plus,
MIAS,
News
Suzuki Auto PH Launches AT-Equipped 2023 S-Presso For P660K (w/ Specs)
You asked, and Suzuki Auto Philippines has listened. The carmaker has opened the reservation books for the S-Presso AT for P 660,000.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
News,
Sub-Compact SUV,
Suzuki S-Presso
April 14, 2023
PLDT Enterprise To Power MyToyotaConnect With Smart eSIM Solutions
The Philippines’ largest automotive company Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) and the country’s largest fully integrated telco PLDT recently announced a partnership that will further drive the benefits of smart connected cars and intelligent platforms technology for major fleet business operators and Toyota car owners.
Filed Under:
News,
Technology,
Toyota Corporate
Changan Auto PH Puts High Mileage Compact Crossover On Center Stage At MIAS
Instead of showing off some far off concept car or a brand-new vehicle, Changan Auto Philippines went against the grain and showcased a CS35 Plus that’s done 100,000 kilometers instead.
Filed Under:
Changan Corporate,
Changan CS35 Plus,
Compact Crossover,
MIAS,
News
Astara Philippines Targets At Least 10 Percent Of Philippine Auto Sales
Despite handling two of the Philippines’ fastest growing automotive brands, Astara isn’t quite finished yet. The exclusive distributor of Peugeot and GAC Motor in the country says there’s more to come in the near future.
Filed Under:
GAC Corporate,
News,
Peugeot Corporate,
PHL Auto Industry
MG ZS Nite Edition Adds Style, Features To An Already Loaded Package
MG Philippines is introducing a new variant of its best-selling ZS sub-compact SUV: the ZS Nite Edition at the Manila International Auto Show. To further up the ante and introduce even more value to this already loaded package, the MG ZS Nite Edition offers a bold and sporty take on a fan-favorite that also happens to add even more features.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
MG ZS,
MIAS,
News,
Sub-Compact SUV
April 13, 2023
2023 Subaru Outback Adds New Features, Keeps Same Look, Price (w/ Specs)
How’s this for flying under the radar? Aside from the Forester GT Edition and the new Evoltis, Subaru has also launched the updated Outback at the Manila International Auto Show.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Executive Car,
MIAS,
News,
Subaru Outback
The Geely GX3 Pro Is a Small SUV With Big Market Potential
Well, it took Geely Philippines long enough. About two years after we said they needed a sub-compact crossover to penetrate the local market’s Top 5 sales-wise, they’ve finally done it. Set to launch soon in the Philippine market is the Geely GX3 Pro.
Filed Under:
Geely GX3 Pro,
MIAS,
News,
Sub-Compact SUV
Hyundai Motor PH To Launch Ioniq 6 By Mid-Year. Priced At P4-Million
Following the footsteps of the Ioniq 5, Hyundai Motor Philippines (HMPH) is set to launch the all-electric Ioniq 6 electric streamliner by mid-2023. This will fast track HMPH’s electrification plans putting it in step with Hyundai Motor’s global electrification initiatives.
Filed Under:
Electric Vehicles (EV),
Hyundai Ioniq 6,
MIAS,
News
Hyundai PH Previews 6-Seater Stargazer Variant
Barely six months after its Philippine launch, Hyundai Motor Philippines is set to add a new variant for its Stargazer MPV, this time heeding the call of customers who want a bit more luxury.
Filed Under:
Entry-Level MPV,
Hyundai Stargazer,
MIAS,
News
Nissan PH To Launch Car Connected Services Platform
Nissan Philippines will soon debut its very own Car Connected Services or CCS to realize a seamless and more compelling car user experience.
Filed Under:
MIAS,
News,
Nissan Corporate,
Technology
Chery Auto PH Previews Electrified Tiggo 5X Pro, 7 Pro SUVs
After launching the Tiggo 8 Pro e+ PHEV, Chery Auto Philippines, distributed by United Asia Automotive Group, Inc. is electrifying two more of its SUVs: the Tiggo 7 Pro and the Tiggo 5X Pro.
Filed Under:
Chery Tiggo 5X,
Chery Tiggo 7,
Compact Crossover,
Compact SUV,
MIAS,
News
GAC Motor PH Reports Strong Q1 2023 Sales
At the Manila International Auto Show (MIAS), GAC Motor gave its first quarter report card and the results are encouraging. The brand, now distributed by Astara, recorded strong sales thanks to the positive feedback surrounding its core models.
Filed Under:
GAC Corporate,
News,
PHL Auto Industry
2023 GAC EMKOO Brings Sci-Fi Style To Compact SUV Class For P 1.413M (w/ Specs)
Continuing its product expansion under new distributor, Astara, GAC Motor Philippines launches its newest offering int the market: the first-ever GAC Emkoo compact SUV.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Compact SUV,
GAC EMKOO,
MIAS,
News
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