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July 28, 2023

Hyundai Motor PH Rounds Off First Anniversary At Festival Mall This July 28-30

Hyundai Motor Philippines Inc. (HMPH) rounds off the company’s first founding anniversary at the Alabang leg of its Hyundai Mobility Experience. From today until the 30th, several activities have been prepared at the Festival Mall as early as 8 AM until 9 PM.

Chery Auto Philippines is gearing towards a major shift as seasoned automotive executive Froilan Dytianquin takes the helm of the brand as its Managing Director. Dytianquin brings more than 30 years of expertise in the automotive industry that is expected to drive Chery Auto Philippines to a new era of change, growth, and innovation.

Hyundai is working to bring carbon wheels to its high-performance Hyundai N performance vehicles. A partnership between Dymag, a world leader in lightweight wheels and composites material specialists, Hankuk Carbon will make the advanced carbon hybrid wheel possible.

Isabelle Daza is now a proud owner of a Geely Okavango Urban Plus. The renowned actress took home her brand-new 7-seater crossover as part of the Chinese automaker’s collaboration with the actress.

It’s official: the Volkswagen Group has inked a strategic cooperation with two Chinese automaker in a bid to accelerate its electrification offerings. Volkswagen is partnering with Xpeng, while luxury division, Audi is partnering with SAIC Motor.

Nissan Has Sold Over A Million EVs Already

Nissan announces that its global sales of its electric vehicles have surpassed the one-million-unit milestone.

Heads up, the all-new 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado will be unveiled on August 2.

BFGoodrich Launches g-Force Phenom T/A In The Philippines

BFGoodrich Philippines has unveiled the BFGoodrich g-Force Phenom T/A—an on-road, ultra-high-performance tire that promises to take vehicle performance to the next level, in both wet and dry conditions.

Fresh from its global launch, Mitsubishi Motors is racing the all-new Triton/Strada at the upcoming Asia Cross Country Rally (AXCR) this August.

Mitsubishi Motors has unveiled the all-new Triton (Strada), its sixth-generation pickup truck and its first full re-design in nine years.

Kia unveiled the exterior design of its refreshed Sorento mid-sized SUV ahead of its launch in the middle of August.

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe Returns To PH For P 4.890M (w/ Specs)

BMW Philippines brings back its segment-defying 4 Series Gran Coupe. The four-door coupe dons the brand’s new design language while also offering enhanced driving dynamics and a refined, premium interior.

BMW Philippines launches a new value-oriented variant of its 3 Series sedan: the 318i Business for P 3.590-million—P 200,000 lower than the 318i Sport.

Kia just set a record for the highest total number of awards ever earned in a single year by a brand in the J.D. Power 2023 Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study in the United States.

There’s a new GR (Grab Ready) ride in town: meet the Changan Alsvin 1.4L 5MT. Dubbed as “your next partner in profit,” the Alsvin 1.4L 5MT can now be purchased for your taxi or TNVS business. And as part of Changan Motor Philippines’ Biyahenyong Aasenso Showcase, they outlined some of the features that set it apart from other “GR” rides:

Subaru has given its BRZ sportscar the “tuned by STI” treatment and better still, it’s no longer a Japan market exclusive.

Toyota Motor PH Leads All Car Makers In June And First Half 2023 Sales

New vehicle sales in the Philippines have increased 27 percent in June based on the joint report of the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines (CAMPI) and the Truck Manufacturers Association (TMA).

The new-generation Chevrolet Trax finally made its debut last July 4 in the Philippines and the first one in Southeast Asia. Following its official launch, The Covenant Car Company, Inc. – Chevrolet Philippines rolled out a series of Trax roadshow events in selected mall venues. The Trax Roadshow Tour offers customers the opportunity to discover and experience the bigger, bolder and more refined 2024 Chevrolet Trax Crossover SUV (read our review).

Ford Philippines reckons its 2.0-liter bi-turbo engine offers the best balance of power, capability, and efficiency. Eschewing displacement for boost, this engine is said to deliver better stop-and-go traffic performance with little compromise when it comes to hauling.

Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) has confirmed: the first-ever Yaris Cross is officially launching on August 4. Before that, the country’s number one carmaker and leader in hybrid electric vehicles has opened reservations for their new compact crossover.

After breaching the 700,000-unit sales mark globally in just 55 months, Jetour Auto is aiming high. The Chinese automaker’s target is to reach a million units sold by 2025 and 1.27 million by 2027. This makes them one of the fastest growing auto brands in the world.

Check Out These Low Down, Low Monthly Amortization Deals On The New Honda City, Brio, And BR-V

Hot on the heels of its recent launch, Honda Cars Philippines is offering special deals on the new Brio and City until August 31.

When Suzuki Philippines launched the S-Presso micro hatchback/crossover in 2020, it provided a bit of style in a segment known for no-frills, all-basic transportation. And with a P 518,000 launch price, it provided many the chance to buy a brand-new car; an opportune time given it was the middle of the COVID pandemic. Fast-forward about two years later, here’s the refreshed S-Presso. Packing new stuff, it also happens to be 30 percent more expensive. Not so entry-level now, is it? Is it still worth it?

The Mazda MX-5 is the most raced car in the world, so it’s only fitting that it’ll be used to banner the use of sustainable fuel in Mazda’s quest for carbon neutrality.

Review: 2023 BMW iX xDrive40

Different. Unhinged. Ugly. The BMW iX, inside and out, is one of the most polarizing new cars on sale today. It’s the foil to the BMW iX3 M Sport which is luxury EV motoring at its most incognito. This one is what happens when a carmaker decides to flip the script, going for tech above everything else. While their approach is about 95 percent agreeable, the remaining five perfect makes you question whether they should have done something like this in the first place.

Prices, Specs Of First-Ever Toyota Yaris Cross For Philippines Revealed

More details on the first-ever Toyota Yaris Cross for the Philippine market have been revealed. After its general specs were outed thanks to its LTO homologation papers, more detailed variant specs have come out, of all places, on Toyota Motor Philippines’ official website.

Bosch Automotive Aftermarket (AA) has launched its Bosch Blue Line Brake Pads to the Philippine market.

The Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines (EVAP) has thrown its support behind new commercial vehicle EV player, Diamond Auto EV Corporation. Diamond Auto EV Corporation is the official importer and distributor of Dongfeng commercial EVs.

Hyundai Motor Philippines continues its drive towards promoting sustainable mobility with the inauguration of its first batch of Hyundai-branded EV charging stations. This is done in partnership with SM Supermalls.

Dongfeng EV Enters Philippines Via Diamond Auto Group

Dongfeng Commercial Electric Vehicles has officially entered the Philippines through its official importer and distributor: Diamond Auto Group EV Corporation.

SAIC Motor Philippines, Inc. (SMP) has assumed the role of importer and distributor of Morris Garages (MG) products and services in the Philippines, along with local MG aftersales operations, as was announced during a recent event held by SMP for bank partners and MG dealer principals.

Lotus Cars Manila has confirmed that the most powerful four-cylinder Lotus sportscar ever, the Emira is arriving by the third quarter of this year.

Chery Auto Philippines sold an all-time high of 382 units in June, surpassing its previous highest monthly record of 323 units it had established only in May. While the total industry sales dipped by 5 percent last June, Chery bucked the trend and grew by 18 percent. Chery’s performance catapulted the brand to the 10th spot in the total sales ranking for the month of June.

A field test conducted by Petron R&D showed that vehicles were able to achieve an average 16.4 percent improvement in fuel efficiency after shifting to Petron Turbo Diesel. The five-day performance run was observed and certified by representatives from the Department of Energy – Energy Utilization Management Bureau, and the Automobile Association of the Philippines.

Japan has enamored the world. Its rich heritage, fascinating culture, and wonderful culinary delights are just a few things that make it an exciting travel destination. This dichotomy—deep and meaningful cultural traditions set against the backdrop of cutting-edge modernity—indeed make Japan a top-of-mind destination for those who seek a poignant and enriching journey.

Ford Philippines Sales Grow 55 Percent In H1 2023

Ford Philippines delivered a strong retail performance for the first half of the year on the back of continued demand for its next-generation vehicle lineup.

Pick-up trucks come in all forms and sizes, but only few perform in the way that can serve the multi-faceted lives of the modern Filipino. Times have changed and pick-ups are no longer viewed as purely functional, cargo-hauling transport. Rather, pick-up trucks have evolved into a vehicle that is not only practical, but is designed to also complement the adventurous lifestyles of the young and young-at-heart. This is where the Nissan Navara stands out from the rest of the pack.

Nissan Philippines, in collaboration with the Department of Tourism, kicked off their partnership with the first official leg of Drive Pinas in San Juan, La Union. This collaboration aims to promote inclusive and sustainable travel through exciting drivable journeys across the Philippines. The event also marked the launch of the new Nissan Almera with NissanConnect Services.

Ahead of its official launch on July 27, Chery Auto Philippines showcases the Tiggo 5x Pro Hybrid on different roads in the metro through the “Spot That Tiggo Hybrid” raffle promo. Installed with uniquely designed, eco-friendly stickers, this new hybrid addition to the Chery lineup will give people a chance to win a Power Mac and other exciting prizes.

The 2024 Chevrolet Traverse Is Made For Family Adventures

Once a upon a time, Chevrolet Philippines sold the Traverse in the Philippines. Though that foray into the mid-sized crossover segment was short lived, but it did manage to pave the way for the likes of the body-on-frame Trailblazer to follow a few years later. Now that Chevy’s Philippine distributor, The Covenant Car Company, Inc., is looking more to North America to source its products, perhaps they would re-consider bringing back the all-new 2024 Traverse?

It’s just been confirmed: the upcoming 2024 Omoda 5, in both internal combustion engine and battery electric versions, has just garnered the highest safety rating with a 5-star Euro NCAP rating.

Just a few days after the launch of the all-new Wigo and a few weeks after the launch of the all-new (Innova) Zenix, things aren’t slowing down over at Toyota Motor Philippines. Their next launch? The first-ever Yaris Cross.

Leading independent fuel company SeaOil opens its 750th station at C5 corner Atis Ugong in Valle Verde 1, Pasig City. It aims to open 100 more stations, bringing the total number to 850 stations nationwide by the end of 2023.

Hyundai revealed its radically transformed all-new Santa Fe SUV ahead of its global debut next month. The fifth-generation midsized SUV carries its nature-meets-city appeal, while also implementing changes shaped by the latest lifestyle trends.

The Hyundai HD78 GT Truck Now Comes With A Motorcycle Carrier Body

Hyundai’s “truck of all trades,” the HD78 GT adds a new possible body application: the motorcycle carrier.

Isuzu is expanding the use of its Smart Duo Cam advanced driver assist system to its light-duty truck, the Elf (locally known as the N-Series).

When it comes to automotive merch, this would would rank as one of the more peculiar ones. In Japan, a jeweler has come up with wedding bands authorized by Honda.

Review: 2023 BMW iX3 M Sport

The peculiar thing about EVs is that they tend to look like spaceships. Whether it’s to tout their impressive packaging or to visually communicate them at being at the bleeding edge of tech, they stand out. This is great for some, but for others who don’t want to daily drive something that looks like an extra from Star Trek, thankfully BMW’s come to the rescue with the BMW iX3.

Happy 70th birthday, Subaru. The Japanese all-wheel drive specialist just celebrated this milestone exactly on July 15.

BSB Junrose Corporation has officially welcomed Brembo, the Italian brake systems manufacturer, to its roster of global automotive parts that they distribute in the Philippines.

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