August 20, 2023
2024 Nissan GT-R Philippine Specs Revealed: This Is What You Get For P 12.445M (w/ Specs)
About four months after Nissan Philippines opened reservation books for the 2024 GT-R, they have now revealed the full specs, features, and colors available before its official Philippine launch on September 2.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
News,
Nissan GT-R,
Sports Car
August 19, 2023
ASEAN NCAP Recognizes All-New 2024 Honda CR-V For "Amazing Safety Performance"
Leading up to its Philippine launch on September 13, Honda has revealed that its all-new, sixth-generation CR-V compact SUV has managed to score a 5-star ASEAN NCAP safety rating.
Filed Under:
Compact SUV,
Honda CR-V,
News,
Safety
Lamborghini Shows Lanzador Ultra GT (And It's Electric)
Lamborghini has unveiled the Lanzador—a high-riding 2+2 grand tourer that will form the basis of a purely electric high-performance vehicle.
Filed Under:
Lamborghini Concept Cars,
News
August 18, 2023
Isuzu Treats Customers With Drive & Fly, VIP Promos
Isuzu customers may soon enjoy travelling for free through its Drive & Fly promo, from August 15 to October 31, customers who will purchase the new Isuzu D-Max and Isuzu mu-X will a get a chance to win a trip for two to Tokyo, or trip for four to Boracay or Palawan.
Filed Under:
Isuzu Corporate,
News
Find Out Who Will Be The Hot Wheels Philippine Legend This August 26
Hot Wheels, in cooperation with Concept One Wheels and Toy Kingdom, is bringing the Hot Wheels Legends Tour to the Philippines.
For H1 2023, China Is World's Biggest Exporter Of Cars
China surpassed Japan to become the world’s largest vehicle exporting country in the first half of this year, according to data from trade groups of the two countries.
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News
Drift King Trades His Toyota AE86 For The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N
Legendary “Drift King” Keiichi Tsuchiya is trading in his gas-powered Toyota AE86 for the all-electric Ioniq 5 N at a special exhibition marking the first all-electric model from Hyundai’s high-performance N brand.
Filed Under:
Electric Vehicles (EV),
Hyundai Ioniq 5,
News,
Sports Sedan
ADAS Will Prevent 37 Million Road Crashes In Next 30 Years
A new study sheds light on how advanced driver assistance systems or ADAS is effective in preventing road crashes and injuries.
Filed Under:
News,
Safety,
Technology
Toyota Motor Philippines Kicks Off Biggest Toyota Gazoo Racing Event With TGR Fest 2023
Toyota GAZOO Racing is one of the most iconic racing divisions in the world, housed under one of the biggest automotive brands in history. While it has since integrated the GR nameplate into some of Toyota’s most popular passenger vehicles, it continues to make waves on the race track and among motorsport enthusiasts.
Filed Under:
Events,
Feature,
News,
Toyota Corporate
Ford PH Now Accepting Reservations For Everest Wildtrak At P 2.369M
It’s sort-of-official. After being driven in Vietnam by a couple of motoring journalists (us not included), the first batch of Ford Everest Wildtrak units have arrived in the Philippines. This ends speculation as to whether they’d be offering this ruggedized version of the 7-seater SUV.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Ford Everest,
Mid-sized SUV,
News
August 17, 2023
Solar Transport, BYD's Former PH Distributor, To Focus On Being A BYD EV Dealer
After the distributorship of BYD has been taken over by Ayala Corporation subsidiary, AC Motors, Solar Transport, BYD’s former distributor, has announced that it will focus its attention to become a dealer of BYD EVs.
Filed Under:
BYD Corporate,
Dealerships,
News,
PHL Auto Industry
SMC Tollways Ready For Cashless Payment; Failure To Install RFID Will Entail A Violation
SMC Infrastructure says it is ready to implement government’s renewed push for cashless and contactless payment system along expressways. This is in line with its commitment to provide seamless travel and enhance experience for millions of motorists utilizing road networks it operates.
GWM Haval Jolion Gets 5-Star ANCAP Crash Safety Rating
The GWM Haval Jolion HEV joins only a handful of other Chinese SUVs to receive the highest safety rating from the Australasian New Car Assessment Program or ANCAP; considered to be tougher and more stringent than the ASEAN NCAP.
Filed Under:
GWM Haval Jolion,
News,
Safety
July Marks 17 Consecutive Months Of Growth For PH New Car Sales
Last July, 37,086 new cars were sold according to the latest joint report from the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines and Truck Manufacturers Association (CAMPI-TMA). This is a 33.3 percent increase compared to July 2022’s 27,813 figure and 2.1 percent up (36,311) from June 2023.
Filed Under:
CAMPI,
News,
PHL Auto Industry
August 16, 2023
Philippines Is Way Off Electric Vehicle Adoption Targets
The Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines (EVAP) has released a “state of the nation” report ahead of its planned 11th EV Summit from October 19 to 21.
Filed Under:
Electric Vehicles (EV),
News,
PHL Auto Industry
Expressways To Go Completely Cashless; Motorists Advised To Get RFIDs
After putting it off for three years now, Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation (MPTC) says they will start removing cash lanes on September 1 in favor of using purely Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) stickers.
6 Basic Laws Every Motorcyclists Should Remember
The Philippines has embraced using motorcycles for daily commutes and delivery of goods and services, mainly fueled by their convenience in dealing with traffic and relatively lower cost than owning a car.
Filed Under:
Feature,
Motorcycle,
Safety
Dagupan City-Based Transport Cooperative Chooses Fuso Modern PUVs
Sojitz Fuso Philippines Corporation (SFP), the general distributor of Fuso trucks, buses and modern PUVs in the Philippines turned over ten Canter Commute Class 2 units to Extreme Dagupan Pangasinan Transport Corporation (EDPTC).
Filed Under:
Fuso Corporate,
Fuso CV,
News,
PUV Modernization
August 15, 2023
A Look Inside Where The Hyundai Stargazer And Creta Are Made
Ahead of the Stargazer X’s Philippine market launch at the end of this year, Hyundai let us tour their first ASEAN manufacturing hub: Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Indonesia or HMMI. Its first factory in Southeast Asia and home to the Creta and Stargazer for the Philippine market, it is located about 40 kilometers east of Jakarta at an industrial complex in Cikarang.
Filed Under:
Feature,
Hyundai Corporate,
Hyundai Creta,
Hyundai Stargazer,
Travel
Chery Auto PH Signs 5 New Dealer Groups
Chery Auto Philippines and five new dealer groups have joined hands to support Chery Auto Ph’s goal to accelerate its dealer network expansion. The recently held partnership agreement signing ceremony also coincided with Chery’s official launch of the Tiggo 5X Pro Hybrid, Tiggo 7 Pro Hybrid, and the brand relaunch last July.
Filed Under:
Chery Corporate,
Dealerships,
News
BYD Is First Automaker To Produce More Than 5 Million New Energy Vehicles
BYD rolled off its 5 millionth new energy vehicle (NEV), a Denza N7, making it the first automaker in the world to achieve this milestone.
Filed Under:
BYD Corporate,
Electric Vehicles (EV),
News
Omoda Set To Enter Competitive U.K. Car Market
Omoda will soon be adding yet another market to its growing global reach: the United Kingdom. Known as one of the most fiercely competitive and critical automotive markets in the world, the Chinese automaker will introduce the Omoda 5 there by the end of 2023, with a target sales date starting February 2024.
Filed Under:
News,
Omoda 5,
Omoda Corporate
August 14, 2023
It's Official: 2024 Honda CR-V Priced Starting At P 2.15M; Launching On September 13
Mark your calendars: Honda Cars Philippines is launching the highly-anticipated sixth-generation all-new CR-V on September 13. The latest-generation compact SUV marks a significant step forward for Honda in both their efforts towards electrification and connectivity.
Filed Under:
Compact SUV,
Honda CR-V,
News
Experience The Singapore GP With No Frills, Max Thrills With GOMO
While all the Grand Prix races bring a different kind of excitement each time, drivers and fans look forward to the flyaway race in Singapore for the unique experience of the city streets circuit that roars at night.
Toyota Motor PH Celebrates 35th Anniversary With Blow Out Offers
Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) thanks its loyal customers for their continuous support in their 35th Anniversary with exciting deals and offers. Customers can enjoy low monthly plans, trade-in rebates, and more when they purchase any brand-new Toyota vehicle in any authorized dealership nationwide until August 31.
Mitsubishi Triton Ralliart Preps For Asia Cross Country Rally Using Same Test Course As Production Trucks
Mitsubishi Motors and Team Ralliart kicks off its title defense of the Asia Cross Country Rally (AXCR) crown using the all-new Triton.
Filed Under:
Mitsubishi Corporate,
Mitsubishi Triton,
Motorsports,
News,
Pick-Up
New Manila International Airport Not Being Built On Reclaimed Land
The New Manila International Airport (NMIA) project, set to be the country’s largest international airport with four runways, not being built on reclaimed land as some reports suggest. Instead, it’s built on existing low-lying land that, history, is vulnerable to heavy flooding and were thus converted to commercial fishponds.
Filed Under:
News,
San Miguel Corporate
Honda Cars PH Offering Up To 88 Percent Off Genuine Accessories This August
Honda Cars Philippines is offering a different kind of sale this August. Discounts of up to 88 percent is being offered on select Honda Genuine Accessories until the end of the month.
Filed Under:
Honda Corporate,
News
Omoda 5 EV To Come With 8-Year Battery Warranty; Ten Driving Modes
After revealing a couple of its key specifications two months ago, Omoda Philippines has released more technical details surrounding its first EV offering in the country: the Omoda 5 EV.
Filed Under:
Compact Crossover,
Electric Vehicles (EV),
News,
Omoda 5
Hyundai Motorstudio Senayan Park Focuses On Human Connection For Progress
Hyundai’s corporate vision is a simple one: Progress for Humanity. Yet, those three seemingly simple words encapsulate what Hyundai was, is, and will be. With a logo that symbolizes two people shaking hands in an act of mutual respect and trust, the mobility company has expanded that to cover the value of humanity altogether; one that strengthens relationships and connection.
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Feature,
Hyundai Corporate,
Travel
Isuzu PH Renews Partnership With JZGMSAT TESDA School
Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) and the Jacobo Z. Gonzales Memorial School of Arts & Trade (JZGMSAT) signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) renewing its partnership for quality education and knowledge-sharing starting this August.
Filed Under:
CSR,
Isuzu Corporate,
News
Porche 911 GT3 RS Now In The Philippines
After opening order books last year, Porsche Philippines has announced that stocks of its most extreme road-legal car—the 911 GT3 RS have arrived.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
News,
Porsche 911,
Sports Car
August 11, 2023
2024 Toyota Alphard Arrives In Philippines For P 4.980M (w/ Specs)
Toyota Motor Philippines announces the arrival of the 2024 Alphard. The fourth-generation model of their luxury MPV, the all-new Alphard blends a dynamic design, a spacious interior, and standard hybrid power.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Luxury MPV,
News,
Toyota Alphard
Ayala Corporation Takes Over BYD Distributorship In The Philippines
Ayala Corporation has finalized the deal to be the official Philippine distributor of BYD passenger vehicles, the world leader in hybrid and pure electric vehicles.
Filed Under:
BYD Corporate,
Electric Vehicles (EV),
News,
PHL Auto Industry
Cadillac Escalade Goes Full EV With 2025 Escalade IQ
Cadillac transforms its iconic full-sized luxury SUV, the Escalade, into an all-electric version called the Escalade IQ.
Filed Under:
Cadillac Escalade,
Electric Vehicles (EV),
Luxury SUV,
News
Mitsubishi Motors PH To Drop "Strada" Name For Triton, Confirms January 2024 Launch
It’s official: Mitsubishi Motors Philippines is dropping the Strada name in favor of its global name, Triton.
Filed Under:
Mitsubishi Corporate,
Mitsubishi Triton,
News,
Pick-Up
Hyundai Motor PH To Roll Out "City Store" Concept
Hyundai Motor Philippines (HMPH) will once again roll out permanent mall-based showrooms called, “City Stores” in a bid to widen its reach with more convenient and digitalized retail stores.
Filed Under:
Hyundai Corporate,
News
August 10, 2023
Hyundai Details All-New 2024 Santa Fe's Powertrain, Features
After showing off the design of the all-new 2024 Santa Fe last month, Hyundai has now revealed even more information on its radically transformed three-row SUV including dimensions, powertrain details, and some key convenience features.
Filed Under:
Hyundai Santa Fe,
Mid-sized SUV,
News
Meet The 2024 Xforce: Mitsubishi's New Compact Crossover (w/ Specs)
Mitsubishi has named its new compact crossover the Xforce. Rolling out for the Indonesian market first, but confirmed for the Philippines as well, this all-new model combines authentic SUV styling with a spacious and versatile interior and maneuverability perfect for the region’s tight urban roads.
Filed Under:
Compact Crossover,
Mitsubishi Xforce,
News
Hyundai Updates Stargazer Headlined By New SUV-Inspired Stargazer X Variant (w/ Specs)
Hyundai held the world premiere of the refreshed 2024 Stargazer headlined by a new crossover-inspired variant: the Stargazer X.
Filed Under:
Entry-Level MPV,
Hyundai Stargazer,
News
Mitsubishi Motors PH Cultivates Sustainable Legacy With Education, Environmental Programs
Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) continues to demonstrate its commitment to environmental sustainability and community development through two significant initiatives.
Filed Under:
CSR,
Mitsubishi Corporate,
News
San Miguel Vows Extensive Bulacan River Clean Up; New Airport Not Cause Of Flooding
It’s not too late to solve Bulacan’s perennial flooding problem and San Miguel Corporation (SMC) president and CEO Ramon S. Ang has a solution: an extensive cleanup of polluted river systems and waterways in and around the province, which he vowed SMC itself would implement using its own resources at no cost to the government and the people of Bulacan.
Filed Under:
News,
San Miguel Corporate
Bentley Journeys Towards Climate Positive Factory
Bentley has installed a new 1,200-liter biofuel bowser at its historic manufacturing facilities in Crewe, England, that will further reduce the factory’s environmental impact. By actively reducing levels of carbon in the atmosphere, Bentley aims to make Crewe a “climate positive” factory by 2030.
Filed Under:
Bentley Corporate,
Environment,
News
Caltex To Open First EV Charging Station In The Philippines
Chevron Philippines Inc. (CPI), marketer of the Caltex brand of fuels and lubricants, is bringing a new service station concept that will include its Caltex autoPro brand of auto service workshops and even EV charging stations.
Filed Under:
Caltex,
Chevron Corporate,
News
Great Wall Motor PH Formally Inaugurates First Showroom
Luxuriant Automotive Group, the exclusive distributor of Great Wall Motor in the Philippines has formally inaugurated its first showroom along U.N. Avenue in Manila.
Filed Under:
Dealerships,
Great Wall Corporate,
News
Jetour Auto PH To Bring In 326-Horsepower Dashing PHEV
Jetour Auto Philippines, Inc. released their corporate report card after marking their first 100 days of operations in the country.
Filed Under:
Jetour Corporate,
Jetour Dashing,
Jetour X90,
News
August 9, 2023
Kia Replaces Rio With All-New 2024 K3
After teasing it just yesterday, Kia has revealed the all-new Kia K3—its entry in the sub-compact sedan segment, replacing the Rio. It brings a bold and progressive design, spacious interior, and abundant convenience features to the segment.
Filed Under:
Kia K3,
Kia Rio,
News,
Sub-Compact
August 8, 2023
Mazda C5 Pasig Reflects New Japanese Premium Dealership Design
Bermaz Auto Philippines (BAP), the exclusive distributor of Mazda vehicles and parts in the country, formally inaugurated Mazda C5 Pasig, its newest dealership in the Philippines, and the first to reflect the new Mazda Japanese Premium dealership corporate design direction.
Filed Under:
Dealerships,
Mazda Corporate,
News
Only 40 Mazda6 20th Anniversary Edition Will Be Made Available In The Philippines
Mazda Philippines is celebrating two decades of Zoom-Zoom with the availability of the strictly limited edition Mazda6 20th Anniversary Edition model after its global launch late last year.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Executive Car,
Mazda 6,
News
Geely Philippines Officially Launches 2024 GX3 Pro Sub-Compact SUV (w/ Specs)
After opening reservations for its new sub-compact SUV, Geely Philippines has officially unveiled the GX3 Pro.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Geely GX3 Pro,
News,
Sub-Compact SUV
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