April 24, 2023
Fast X Hits Philippine Theaters On May 17
“Fast X”, the tenth film in the Fast & Furious Saga’s two-part conclusion, launches the final chapters of one of cinema’s most storied and popular global franchises, now in its third decade and still going strong with the same core cast and characters as when it began.
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News
GAC Group's Van Life Concept Flexes International Design Prowess
In a bid to show off an internationalized strategy, the GAC Group unveiled the second concept car in its Car Culture series: Van Life.
Filed Under:
GAC Corporate,
News
Hyundai, Kia Is Latest Carmaker To Head To The Moon
Hyundai Motor Group is joining the space race against other global carmakers (another here). The Korean automaker, composed of Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis are in the initial development phases of building a lunar exploration mobility rover.
Filed Under:
Hyundai Corporate,
Kia Corporate,
News,
Technology
This Is Your First Look At The 2024 Jaecoo 7
Jaecoo has finally released some details surrounding its launch product: the Jaecoo 7. Showcased at Auto Shanghai, it’s confirmed to arrive in the Philippines in the final part where it will share showroom space alongside the Omoda 5 and Omoda 5 EV.
Filed Under:
Auto Shanghai,
Compact Crossover,
Jaecoo 7,
News
April 23, 2023
WM Motor Drops Price Of W5 EV By P300K
After Nissan Philippines dropped the price of the all-electric Leaf, WM Motor Philippines has done the same with their Weltmeister W5.
Filed Under:
Electric Vehicles (EV),
News,
WM Motor Corporate,
WM W5
Subaru To Race All-New WRX At Nürburgring 24 Hours
Subaru and motorsports division, STI, will once again participate at the 51st Nürburgring 24 Hours Race using, what else, but with the all-new WRX. Set for May 20 to 21, this will be Subaru’s 14th time to participate in the world’s toughest endurance race, and the first to use an all-new racing engine and platform.
Filed Under:
Motorsports,
News,
Subaru Corporate,
Subaru WRX
Nissan PH Cuts Price Of Leaf EV By 30 Percent To P 1.998M
Nissan Philippines announces an approximately 30 percent price reduction for the new Nissan Leaf in accordance with Executive Order No.12 issued by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Electric Vehicles (EV),
News,
Nissan Leaf
April 22, 2023
2023 Isuzu D-Max Gets Tweaked Design, Colors, And A Price Bump
Isuzu Philippines has launched the updated 2023 D-Max bringing in aesthetic changes, a small price bump, and not much else.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Isuzu D-Max,
News,
Pick-Up
April 21, 2023
This Civic Type R-Powered Honda S2000 Is One Clean Build
Honda has released a series of Type R models throughout its history with models such as the Integra, Civic, NSX, and even the Accord all receiving the iconic crimson-colored H emblem. But if there’s one model that deserved the Type R treatment but never got it, it’s the S2000.
Filed Under:
Honda Corporate,
News,
Sports Car
Omoda & Jaecoo Wants To Sell 1.4 Million Cars By 2030
Upstart Chinese brands Omoda and Jaecoo, shall henceforth be known as O&J. This as the new brands under the Chery Auto Group formally establishes itself to become a global auto player by 2030.
Filed Under:
Jaecoo Corporate,
News,
Omoda Corporate
Mazda Philippines Launches Updated Mazda6 For P 2.1M (w/ Specs)
Bermaz Auto Philippines has announced the availability of the updated 2023 Mazda6 bringing with it a series of design, dynamic, and connectivity updates.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Executive Car,
Mazda 6,
News
MG RX5 Gets New Design, Power Bump For 2023
With the launch of the more upmarket MG HS, you thought you heard the last of the MG RX5, right? Well, that’s not necessarily the case as a revised model has just found its way to global markets.
Filed Under:
Compact SUV,
MG RX5,
News
Changan Accuses Geely Of Copyright Infringement
Well…well…well…how things have turned. After years or even decades of being “inspired” or blatantly copying Western carmaker designs, it looks Chinese carmakers have started copying each other and that has led, to all things, a possible lawsuit.
Filed Under:
Changan Corporate,
Geely Corporate,
News
April 20, 2023
Idemitsu Lubricants PH Launches Nano-Tailored Engine Oil
Idemitsu Lubricants Philippines, Inc., a subsidiary of Idemitsu Kosan Co., has launched a new series of engine oils, namely the Idemitsu Four-wheelers’ Gasoline (IFG), Idemitsu Four-wheelers’ Dual (IFD), and Idemitsu Riders’ Gasoline (IRG) series for cars and motorcycles.
The 2024 MG 7 Is Quicker Than A Subaru WRX
The mid-sized sedan (aka executive sedan) segment is all but gone here in the Philippines, but if there’s one that could potentially bring it back to life (or at least spark a conversation), it’s this: the 2024 MG 7.
Filed Under:
Auto Shanghai,
Executive Car,
MG 7,
News
Next-Generation Ford Territory Goes On Nationwide Tour
Fresh from its successful launch, the next-generation Ford Territory will be available on display in major malls nationwide.
Filed Under:
Events,
Ford Corporate,
Ford Territory,
News
Scheirman Construction Consolidated Picks Kia K2500 As New Workhorse
The booming Philippine construction industry is back to pre-pandemic levels. Thanks to optimistic forecasts and a bustling economy, construction firms are once again firing on all cylinders. When it comes to getting the job done, it is essential that these companies choose the right equipment. Scheirman Construction Consolidated Inc. (SCCI) is no stranger to exceeding the expectations of its numerous residential, commercial, healthcare, industrial, corporate, and small business clients. This is why it has chosen the Kia K2500 4x4 double cab dropside as its do-it-all workhorse.
Filed Under:
Kia Corporate,
Kia K-Series,
News
Mazda CX-60 Launching In The Philippines This June
After a market study that started last November, it’s finally happening: Mazda Philippines is entering the luxury space with the first-ever CX-60 this June.
Filed Under:
Compact SUV,
Mazda CX-60,
News
Honda Civic Type R FL5 Is Once Again The Fastest FWD Car At The Nürburgring Nordschleife
Honda has once again captured the lap record for a front-wheel drive at the Nürburgring Nordschleife in Germany.
Filed Under:
Honda Civic,
News,
Sports Sedan
Ferrari Judged To Have 2023's Best Design Language
Just a week after winning the Red Dot Best of the Best Award, the Ferrari Purosangue was cited yet again for its design. The Ferrari four-door has won the Production Car category at the Car Design Award.
Filed Under:
Ferrari Corporate,
Ferrari Purosangue,
News
Jaguar Land Rover Now Named JLR; To Become "House Of Brands" In Electrified Shift
Jaguar Land Rover is re-branding itself, preferring to be called JLR, as it transitions to become a leader in the electric luxury space. The announcement coincides with updates to its Reimagine Strategy which will reposition them as an “electric-first, modern luxury carmaker” by 2030.
Filed Under:
Jaguar Corporate,
Land Rover Corporate,
News
April 19, 2023
These Honda Genuine Accessories Are Now Available For The BR-V
Honda Cars Philippines is now offering BR-V customers the opportunity to enhance their 7-seater SUVs with a wide variety of genuine accessories which are now available at all authorized 37 Honda dealerships nationwide.
Filed Under:
Honda BR-V,
Honda Corporate,
News
Harley-Davidson PH To Hold Open House To Showcase 2023 Range
Harley-Davidson is kicking off its 120th anniversary celebration with an Open House across its dealerships in the country starting on Saturday, April 22. Customers can check out the full range of 2023 motorcycles.
Volvo Harnesses Power Of The Sun For The EX90's Interior Lighting
You’ve slept through your alarm. The birds aren’t yet chirping, the neighborhood is still, and the pitch-black morning hardly beckons you to start the day. But as you step inside your car, a hint of sunshine greets you, turning an everyday commute into a ritual that lights up your day. Literally. In its new EX90 SUV, Volvo will use near-sunlight levels of interior illumination using 72 SunLike LEDs.
Filed Under:
Luxury SUV,
News,
Volvo EX90
This Geely Produced SUV-Coupe Doesn't Have A Rear Windshield On Purpose
Polestar, a Swedish EV brand owned by Volvo Cars, has taken a rather unique twist to the entire coupe/SUV thing: they’re actually making do without the rear windshield on their Polestar 4.
Filed Under:
Auto Shanghai,
Electric Vehicles (EV),
News,
Polestar
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
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