May 19, 2023
Geely Is Now The Third Biggest Shareholder In Aston Martin
Zhejiang Geely Holding Group (Geely Holding), parent company of Geely Auto and China’s largest privately-owned automotive technology group, announced that it has increased its shareholding in Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings plc (Aston Martin) to 17percent as part of a new relationship agreement with the ultra-luxury British performance brand.
Filed Under:
Aston Martin Corporate,
Geely Corporate,
News
May 18, 2023
Review: 2023 GAC EMPOW 1.5T GE
Chinese carmakers often rely on two playbooks when marketing their cars in the Philippines. The first is to claim that you’re the custodian of a storied European brand, even if the cars you’re selling have nothing to do with said European brand. Second is to leverage all the technical partnerships you’ve gained throughout the years, down to whoever supplies the carpet. Either way, they make for good soundbites, but sadly, don’t often translate to cars which are actually respectable to drive.
Filed Under:
Compact,
Driver's Seat,
GAC EMPOW
Mazda PH Confirms First-Ever CX-60 To Get 3.3-liter 6-Cylinder Turbo Hybrid
After revealing its June 9 launch date, more information is starting to trickle from Mazda Philippines ahead of the first-ever CX-60’s launch. And this time, we just got a confirmation of its powertrain.
Filed Under:
Compact SUV,
Mazda CX-60,
News
Nissan Philippines Will Issue Service Campaign For Kicks E-Power AC Issue Starting In June
After some conflicting statements coming out of Thailand (see this and this), Nissan Philippines has finally acknowledged the Kicks e-Power AC cooling issue, identified the fault, and, more importantly, will be issuing a fix very soon.
Filed Under:
News,
Nissan Corporate,
Nissan Kicks,
Recall
Next-Generation Ford Ranger Raptor Lands With P 2,339,000 Price Tag (w/ Specs)
Pickup fans, this is what you’ve been waiting for. Ford Philippines has finally launched the next-generation Ranger Raptor and it starts at P 2,339,000.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Ford Ranger Raptor,
News,
Pick-Up
May 17, 2023
April 2023 Car Sales Climb 21.8 Percent; On Track To Break Pre-Pandemic Figures
New car sales reached 30,643 units—a 21.8 percent compared to 25,149 units a year ago. This is according to the joint monthly report of the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines (CAMPI) and the Truck Manufacturers Association (TMA).
Filed Under:
CAMPI,
News,
PHL Auto Industry
3 Ford Ranger Sport Up For Grabs With Caltex Pickup Your Rewards Promo
Caltex, marketed by Chevron Philippines Inc. (CPI), rolls out its first national promo for this year with Caltex Pickup Your Rewards. From now until July 17, 2023, every accumulated P 500 spend on any Caltex fuels, automatically qualifies Caltex Rewards members for a raffle entry.
Filed Under:
Caltex,
Chevron Corporate,
News
Metro Pharma PH Chooses Kia Soluto As On-Field Partner
Having a reliable and efficient vehicle is a must when part of the demanding and competitive pharmaceutical industry. The right sedan for the job is essential for medical representatives who need to cover a large area and tackle to the reality of living and working in and out of Metro Manila. This is why Metro Pharma Philippines, Inc. (MPPI) chose the Kia Soluto LX AT for its field representatives.
Filed Under:
Kia Corporate,
Kia Soluto,
News,
Sub-Compact
Fast X Review: Suspension Of Disbelief Required
The Fast and Furious franchise has spanned over 20 years, evolving from a film about a niche culture about underground racing, tuner culture, and drifting to the over-the-top heists “violating the laws of God and gravity.”
Filed Under:
Feature
Toyota Chairman Personally Apologized For Vios Safety Test Gaffe
Toyota is taking the rigged safety test of its Daihatsu-based models seriously that Akio Toyoda himself, visited the carmaker’s production base in Thailand to personally express his apology to customers, dealers, employees, and even the authorities.
Filed Under:
News,
Safety,
Sub-Compact,
Toyota Corporate,
Toyota Vios
Toyota Ilocos Sur Breaks Ground
Toyota Ilocos Sur will soon serve the mobility needs of customers in Ilocos Region with its dealership rising in Barangay Langlangca II, Candon City, Ilocos Sur.
Filed Under:
Dealerships,
News,
Toyota Corporate
May 16, 2023
6 Things You Can Expect At This Weekend's Ford Island Conquest
The first leg of the Ford Island Conquest Year 6 is happening this weekend, and here are six things that you can expect during the experiential test drive event:
Filed Under:
Events,
Ford Corporate,
News
Formula 1 Star Lando Norris Collects His Personalized McLaren 765LT Spider
What were you driving when you were 23 years old? Well, if you’re Formula 1 star Lando Norris, who drives high-performance machinery for a living, you could imagine it’ll be something rather special. In his case, Lando, who happens to also be racing for the McLaren F1 team collected his personalized McLaren 765LT Spider.
Filed Under:
McLaren Corporate,
News
Centro Launches Low-Cost Econovan Truck Body
Centro Manufacturing Corporation, the leading truck body manufacturer in the Philippines, has just announced the release of their newest product, the Econovan. This aluminum van body boasts the best in QCD (Quality, Cost, and Delivery) and is set to revolutionize the truck industry.
Filed Under:
Centro Corporate,
News
Can An Electric Vehicle Make It To Baguio? Yes Thanks To SM
You might be wondering, can you really drive your electric car from Metro Manila to Baguio—without any worries? The answer is yes! Thanks to the fact that you can power up your car at one of the 27 SM malls that offer EV Charging Stations nationwide.
Filed Under:
Electric Vehicles (EV),
News
Toyota Reveals Daihatsu-Based 2024 Yaris Cross For ASEAN Markets
Toyota has regionalized its “small medium SUV” the Yaris Cross for the ASEAN market. Not to be confused with the European/Japanese Yaris Cross (or the Suzuki Vitara-based Urban Hyryder for that matter), the Yaris Cross that we’ll get is based on a Daihatsu platform that sits above the Raize, but below the Corolla Cross in terms of size and positioning.
Filed Under:
Compact Crossover,
News,
Toyota Yaris Cross
May 15, 2023
Updated Suzuki S-Presso Gets New Engine, Added Safety, Convenience For P 620K (w/ Specs)
A month after Suzuki Auto Philippines opened the order books for the two-pedaled S-Presso, it has now officially arrived at all 72 authorized dealerships nationwide.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Sub-Compact SUV,
Suzuki S-Presso
Porsche PH Takes Orders For 500-Horsepower 718 Spyder RS
Porsche Philippines is now taking orders for the ultimate version of its Boxster open-top, mid-engined sportscar: the 500-horsepower 718 Spyder RS.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
News,
Porsche 718 Boxster,
Sports Car
All-New Subaru Forester, Due End Of 2023, Will Use Toyota's Hybrid System
Subaru plans to roll out more hybrid and EV offerings between now and 2026. This, as the carmaker plans to catch up in the electrified vehicle race.
Filed Under:
Electric Vehicles (EV),
News,
Subaru Corporate,
Subaru Forester
Lalamove PH Welcomes New Managing Director
Lalamove, the leading on-demand delivery platform, officially welcomes Djon Nacario as the new Managing Director in the Philippines.
Filed Under:
News
Nissan's Chief Operating Officer Stepping Down Next Month
Nissan’s Chief Operating Officer, Ashwani Gupta will not be reappointed to the carmaker’s board when his term expires in June. This casts doubt on the future of the executive who had been seen in the running for CEO.
Filed Under:
News,
Nissan Corporate
Cigarette Maker PMFTC Goes All-Electric For Smoke-Free Future
It sounds a bit ironic for a cigarette maker, but PMFTC, an affiliate of Philip Morris International, is envisioning a smoke-free future by going all-electric for its Marikina Sales Office. PMFTC’s move is seen as a significant step towards the company’s goal of Carbon Neutrality by 2025 while also aiming to maintain profitability.
Filed Under:
BYD Corporate,
BYD T3,
Electric Vehicles (EV),
News
Test Drive The Next-Generation Ranger Raptor At Ford Island Conquest From May 19 To 21
Ford Philippines is marking the return of the highly-anticipated Ford Island Conquest (FIC) experiential test drive event this year on Friday, May 19 to Sunday, May 21 at the ARCA South Interactive Park in Taguig City.
Filed Under:
Events,
Ford Corporate,
Ford Everest,
Ford Ranger,
Ford Ranger Raptor,
Ford Territory,
News
Award-Winning XL750 Transalp Lands At Philippine Honda Big Bike Dealerships
Honda Philippines’ award-winning adventure bike, the XL750 Transalp has arrived at Honda Big Bike dealerships nationwide.
Filed Under:
Honda Motorcycles,
Motorcycle,
News
May 13, 2023
Cebuana Teacher Goes For The Volkswagen T-Cross As Her First Car
When the Volkswagen T-Cross was launched, Stara Mae Tiongco—a high school teacher in Cagayan de Oro City—immediately set her eyes on the one colored Syringa Violet.
Filed Under:
Feature,
Sub-Compact SUV,
Volkswagen Corporate,
Volkswagen T-Cross
May 12, 2023
Honda's Targeting First-Time Riders With Its All-Electric EM1 e Moped
Aside from electrifying its four-wheeled vehicles, Honda’s doing the same with their two-wheeled offerings. The first one is the Honda EM1 e (stylized as EM1 e:)—an all-electric moped that comes with swappable batteries.
Filed Under:
Electric Vehicles (EV),
Honda Motorcycles,
News
Meet The 2024 e:Ny1, Honda's Second Fully-Electric Vehicle
After the Honda e, Honda has revealed its second fully electric vehicle, and this time, it’s a small SUV. Meet the 2024 e:Ny1 (Anyone, get it?)
Filed Under:
Electric Vehicles (EV),
Honda e:Ny1,
News
Hyundai Targets 3rd Straight Nürburgring 24 Hours Endurance Race Win
Hyundai Motor Company will compete in the 2023 Nürburgring 24 Hours, the most grueling automotive endurance race in the world, for the eighth consecutive year, seeking its third straight victory in the TCR class and first win in the VT2 class.
Filed Under:
Hyundai Corporate,
Motorsports,
News
Maserati To Cease Production Of V8; Commits To All-Electric Future
Maserati is closing the chapter dedicated to its V8 engine as the Italian luxury brand commits to an all-electric future.
917Ventures Identifies 7 Sites Of EV Motorcycle Battery Swapping Stations, Taps FINSI For Rollout
Fiber Infrastructure and Network Services Inc. (FINSI), a subsidiary of the Asticom Group of Companies, was tapped by 917Ventures, the Globe Group’s corporate venture builder, to deploy and maintain the first-ever Gogoro battery-swapping platform for its Smartscooters in the Philippines.
Filed Under:
Electric Vehicles (EV),
Gogoro Corporate,
News
Lexus Teases All-New GX SUV
If you thought Lexus would have forgotten about its long-serving GX; they didn’t. Their full-sized body-on-frame SUV (and twin to the Land Cruiser Prado) is getting its first full redesign in 14 years, and here’s their first official teaser.
Filed Under:
Lexus GX,
Luxury SUV,
News
May 11, 2023
2023 Chevrolet Tahoe Arrives In the Philippines Starting At P 7.702M
After reservation books opened last year, Chevrolet Philippines says stocks of the 2023 Tahoe are now available at all authorized dealerships nationwide.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Chevrolet Tahoe,
Luxury SUV,
News
The Current-Generation Toyota Vios Gets Another Refresh, Added Safety Tech
Not to be outdone by Nissan who just refreshed the Almera, Toyota has also decided to launch the new look Vios, but this time, over at Vietnam. Though certain ASEAN markets are now enjoying the fourth-generation Vios, others, likely including the Philippines, will get this final refresh before it switches over to the Daihatsu-based platform.
Filed Under:
News,
Sub-Compact,
Toyota Vios
New Look Nissan Almera Drops In ASEAN With More Features, Connectivity Services
After its global debut for the North American region, the refreshed Nissan Almera has made its ASEAN debut as well, bringing with it refreshed styling and enhanced features.
Filed Under:
News,
Nissan Almera,
Sub-Compact
Review: 2023 MG GT Sport
The term, “GT” is one of the most misused automotive terms out there. In the simplest sense, a Grand Tourer, or if you prefer Italian, Gran Turismo, refers to a type of car designed for high speed and long-distance driving. And because they have to combine both performance and luxury attributes, they’re often a coupe derived from a sedan counterpart. A quick glance at the MG GT tells you it’s none of these things. But don’t let that turn you off, because at the end of the day, this compact sedan still has something good to offer.
Filed Under:
Compact,
Driver's Seat,
MG GT
May 10, 2023
BYD Picks Vietnam Over Philippines As Manufacturing Site
The Philippines loses out to Vietnam as the site of Chinese new energy vehicle giant BYD’s new assembly plant.
Filed Under:
BYD Corporate,
News,
PHL Auto Industry
Bosch Auto PH's Care For Education Initiative Gains Support
Following the successful launch of Bosch Automotive Aftermarket Philippines (Bosch AA) #CareForEducation campaign in collaboration with Teach for the Philippines (TFP) last December, the initiative has gained significant support from the local community to enable children in the Philippines to receive access to quality education and secure a better future for themselves. Among the tremendous support received from various organizations and individuals include a significant contribution of P 500,000 from Warren Automotive Company, the reigning Dealer of the Year of Bosch AA.
Nissan Backtracks On Kicks AC Issue; Says Permanent Fix Hasn't Been Found
Remember that issue surrounding the Nissan Kicks’ aircon system? The one that Nissan said they found a fix for and that it doesn’t affect units produced from February 2023 onward? Yeah well…the carmaker’s now backtracking on that statement.
Filed Under:
News,
Nissan Corporate,
Nissan Kicks,
Recall
McLaren Automotive Extends Engine Deal With Ricardo
British supercar company McLaren Automotive has announced a multi-year partnership with engine supplier Ricardo to manufacture its next-generation V8 power unit as part of a long-term investment deal.
Filed Under:
McLaren Corporate,
News
Lexus Teases First-Ever TX: Their Latest Three-Row SUV
Lexus is going big on anything with three rows. After showing off the all-new Lexus LM at Auto Shanghai, the Japanese luxury carmaker is almost ready to show off its new three-row SUV, the TX. Here’s your first look.
Filed Under:
Lexus TX,
Luxury SUV,
News
Is Mazda PH's Distributor Looking To Add A Chinese Brand To Its Portfolio?
Is Bermaz Auto, the exclusive distributor of Mazda in both Malaysia and the Philippines, looking to add a new brand to its portfolio? That could be the case based on reports coming out of Malaysia, including one from The Malaysian Reserve.
Filed Under:
Mazda Corporate,
News,
PHL Auto Industry
May 9, 2023
The 2024 Jaecoo 7 Will Come With Spatiotemporal Image Stitching
It what feels like Omoda and Jaecoo’s one-millionth teaser at this point, the promising Chinese brand set to launch before the end of 2023 is outlining details surrounding its other offering: the Jaecoo 7.
Filed Under:
Compact SUV,
Jaecoo 7,
News
Heads Up! Ford Philippines Is Launching The Next-Generation Ranger Raptor On May 18
Well, that didn’t take long. After a surprise preview at the Manila International Auto Show (where it was nonchalantly displayed at their booth), Ford Philippines is launching the next-generation Ranger Raptor. Mark your calendars because it’s happening on May 18.
Filed Under:
Ford Ranger Raptor,
News,
Pick-Up
Hyundai Grows SUV Line-Up With Tiny 2024 Exter SUV
Hyundai is continuing to grow its SUV range with the first-ever Exter. Positioned below the Venue in both size and price, the 2024 Exter is a urban-centric SUV designed with the active and trendy in mind.
Filed Under:
Hyundai Exter,
News,
Sub-Compact SUV
Honda Cars PH Extends Hot Rides, Cool Deals Promo; Offers Bigger Discount On Genuine Accessories
Honda Cars Philippines is extending its Hot Rides, Cool Deals promo until May 31. With that, customers may available of special offers and exclusive deals on several models including the BR-V, City, Brio, and other models:
Filed Under:
Honda BR-V,
Honda Brio,
Honda City,
Honda Corporate
Geely Okavango Scores 5-Star ASEAN NCAP Rating. But There's A Catch
The Geely Okavango joins the Coolray in scoring the highest possible rating at the ASEAN New Car Assessment Program or ASEAN NCAP. But there’s a catch.
Filed Under:
Geely Okavango,
NCAP,
News,
Safety
Get The New MG GT For Just P 1.118M With "Make Your Way With MG" Promo
This summer is your chance to drive home a brand-new MG with the “Make Your Way with MG” vehicle sales promo. The offers include low payment and straight cash discounts for several models including the MG HS compact SUV and the recently-launched MG GT.
Filed Under:
MG Corporate,
News
May 8, 2023
Bianca Bustamante Becomes First Filipina To Win In F1 Academy
Round 2 of the 2023 F1 Academy series is one that will remain etched in the hearts of not only Filipina racing driver Bianca Bustamante, but all of the motorsport fans in the Philippines. It was an emotional moment for the 18-year-old as Lupang Hinirang, the Philippine national anthem, was played for the very first time in her professional career during the podium ceremony at Circuit Ricardo Tormo in Valencia, Spain after securing a maiden victory in Race 2 on Saturday.
Filed Under:
Motorsports,
News
2024 Geely Coolray Gets More Torque, Launch Control
At last year’s Manila International Auto Show, Sojitz G Auto Philippines, Geely’s exclusive Philippine distributor, had the distinction of being the very first market in the world to receive the refreshed Coolray compact crossover.
Filed Under:
Compact Crossover,
Geely Coolray,
News
The Lexus RZ Is The First EV You Can Lease In The Philippines
Lexus Philippines launched the first-ever RZ—its first fully-electric vehicle for the Philippine market. And while some buyers aren’t hesitant to part with P 4.828-million to plunge head first into the world of electrified luxury, what about those who’re still on the fence?
Filed Under:
Lexus Corporate,
Lexus RZ,
News
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