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December 11, 2023

Buy A Pre-Owned Vehicle At Carsome PH Can Win You A Trip To Malaysia

Carsome Philippines has a special treat for all car buyers this December. Exciting prizes are up for grabs in the Carsome's Paskong Panalo year-end raffle promo with a grand prize of a 4 Days 3 Nights trip to Malaysia.

By now, you’d probably think the Honda HR-V is my favorite punching bag; after all, it was the subject of our first head-to-head comparo I did early in the year against the Hyundai Creta. And it was a comparo that, to say the least, produced an upset with the Creta 1.5 GLS Premium winning over the HR-V 1.5 S. Now, here’s my second comparo of the year, and this time the mid-grade HR-V V Turbo is going against an unlikely rival in the GAC GS3 Emzoom.

GAC Motor PH's #MyEmkooDrive Showcases The Versatility, Comfort Of The Compact SUV

GAC Motor Philippines’ next leg of the #MyEmkooDrive brought the compact SUV to a quick jaunt from Metro Manila to Batangas for some coffee appreciation.

Hyundai's Holiday Service Offering Makes For Worry-Free Travels

Hyundai Motor Philippines Inc. (HMPH) is ensuring that its customers, new and existing, will be able to gear up and embark on worry-free travels for the holidays.

Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation (MPTC) marks the turn of its holiday promo. This year, the 2024 Happy Holideals is bound to bring a yuletide adventure like no other.

Audi has the safest SUV line-up according to one of the world’s leading automotive safety organizations, the US’s Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).

The fifth-generation Toyota Prius is the 2023-2024 Japan Car of the Year. The Prius ended up with 360 votes from the Japan Car of the Year (JCOTY) committee trouncing the first runner-up, the BMW X1 with 150 points. The Honda ZR-V finished third with 100 votes.

Grab Delivery-Partners Honored At Mobility Awards

Grab Philippines celebrates the recognition of its delivery-partners Sarah Francesca Aguja and Arnold Samiano De Luna as ‘Padyak Champions’ at the Mobility Awards 2024.

Toyota is once again the world’s most valuable automotive brand. This is according to Interbrand’s Best Global Brands 2023 report.

In the spirit of the holiday season, MG Motor Philippines announces its December sales promo: Seize the Season with MG. The offer brings unbeatable deals on MG models providing customers the perfect opportunity to upgrade their ride.

All-New Suzuki Swift Debuts With 1.2-liter 3-Cylinder Engine

After showing it off as a thinly-veiled concept at the Japan Mobility Show, Suzuki has revealed more info regarding the fourth-generation Swift. And if you’re a fan of big or even modestly-sized engines, it’s best to turn away now.

Motorists in Cebu will soon be able to enjoy food and a view at this nautical-inspired rest stop at the Cebu Cordova Link Expressway or CCLEX.

Think you’re ready to go electric or perhaps you are considering it? Perfect because this December 8 to 10, Lexus Philippines is offering test drives of its first all-electric vehicle, the Lexus RZ.

Astara has appointed Arlan Reyes as the brand head for JMC and Peugeot in the Philippines.

Leading up to the all-new Mitsubishi Triton’s Philippine launch in January, more information has been revealed about its mechanicals, particularly how its ground-up design approach has resulted in excellent capability when things get rough.

Jetour Auto Philippines will soon add Cubao to its list of dealer locations as the automaker and its dealer partner have officially broken ground at the new site.

Porsche Philippines is set to celebrate 75 years of Porsche sportscars at the “Festival of Dreams,” scheduled on December 9 and 10 at PGA Cars along EDSA, Greenhills. Adding more significance to the milestone event are the unveiling of the new Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid, and the groundbreaking ceremony for the state-of-the-art Porsche Center that will soon rise beside the current building.

WTF Is A Jaecoo?!

When Omoda and Jaecoo, collectively known as O&J, announced their entry into the Philippine market, most of the attention went to Omoda; and rightfully so, because it’s being positioned as their youth-oriented volume driver brand. But what about Jaeoo? What in the world is it?

Making the season merrier is Changan Auto and the low down payment options for two of the brand’s best models: The Alsvin and the CS35 Plus.

As the merriest season of the year approaches, Honda Cars Philippines is offering exclusive offers and ownership options, giving more reasons to get a brand-new Honda. Customers can enjoy huge savings worth P 50,000 for most models which can be used on top of existing promotions.

Ford Philippines is extending bigger cash discounts for the Ford Ranger and Ford Territory as part of its Ford Year-End Sale (YES) until December 31.

In the past, Toyota Motor Philippines has never been the one to tout or embrace fuel efficiency figures. However, as they face some new competition in the hybrid space, they would like to remind everyone that when it comes to fuel economy, their Toyota Hybrid System or THS is hard to beat.

Toyota's T-Sure Program Certifies Quality Pre-Owned Cars At The Best Price And Service

Pre-owned vehicles come with history — a story of where it has been and what it has been through. Oftentimes, new owners are not privy to the details and, depending on the source of the vehicle, not all the details are disclosed. If you’re on the market for a pre-owned, it is important to choose the right partner that can provide a comprehensive assessment of the product that you are after and whether it offers the best value for your money. After all, just because you are on a budget doesn’t mean that you should settle for substandard quality.

In celebration of MG’s 100th anniversary, MG Philippines pulled off an electrifying surprise with the confirmation that its all-electric roadster, the MG Cyberster is set to arrive in the first half of 2024.

MG, under SAIC Motor Philippines, may be gaining attention thanks to its aggressive push into battery electric vehicles, but they didn’t forget their bread-and-butter internal combustion engine vehicle. Case in point is the 2024 MG One—a compact crossover that will slot between the MG ZS and MG HS in terms of price and positioning.

It will be a busy 2024 for SAIC Motor Philippines, the new national sales company bannering the MG brand. According to its president, Mr. Felix Jiang, the carmaker is set to offer eight new vehicles and we now know what three of them are.

It may not look any different from your standard Hilux, but don’t let your eyes deceive you: this is the 2024 Hilux Hybrid.

Chevrolet has updated their big boys: the Tahoe and Suburban for the 2025 model year. Arriving with fresh designs inside and out, it also packs new technology enhancements to help the bowtie brand solidify its lead in North America’s full-size SUV segment.

Now on its second year, the Philippine Overland Expedition (PHL-OX) 2024 is guaranteed to take extreme 4x4 racing and overlanding to the next level, with the introduction of more challenging obstacles, and a new competition category.

The Seaoil Radical Challenge Philippines concluded the 2023 season at the Clark International Speedway (CIS) with plenty of on-track action up and down the grid. It had a debutant that gave the series regulars a run for their money, a rookie that stole the runner up position, and a reigning champion winning back-to-back titles last November 24 to 25.

The cities of Bacolod and Iloilo open their arms to Jetour Auto Philippines as it formally opens two new dealerships in both locales.

2024 Mitsubishi Triton Scores 5-Star ASEAN NCAP Rating

The all-new Mitsubishi Triton nabbed a 5-star safety rating at the ASEAN New Car Assessment Program or ASEAN NCAP. Tested under the stricter 2021-2025 protocols, the Triton, specific to the Philippine market, scored 74.71 out of 100—enough for the agency’s coveted rating.

Hyundai Breaks Ground On Dedicated 548,000-sqm Dedicated EV Plant

Hyundai Motor Company broke ground for a new Electric Vehicle (EV) plant at its complex in Ulsan, the heart of South Korea’s automotive industry.

Get ready for the first-ever Shell Go+ Points Millionaire promo! With a minimum purchase of just P 200 at Shell Select, Shell Café, and Shell deli2go, Shell Go+ app users can earn raffle entries. Each month, one winner will receive 1,000,000 Shell Go+ points. The draws will take place from November 2023 to January 2024, making a total of 3 lucky winners.

Philippine new car sales saw an 18.6 percent increase last October compared to the same month in 2022 based on the latest joint CAMPI-TMA report. This brings the total number of new vehicle sales to 352,971 units, putting the industry on track to a full recovery versus pre-pandemic levels.

Kia Philippines Is Launching The EV5 In 2024 Along With 3 Other New Vehicles

Coming from the launch of the new Seltos, Kia Philippines is looking to an ever-stronger 2024 with the launch of four new vehicles, one of which is the EV5. This was confirmed by Toti Zara, AC Motor Automobile Group President and Brian Buendia, Kia Philippines’ Chief Operating Officer.

Kia Philippines has unveiled the new 2024 Seltos. Part of their strategy to become a more aspirational (rather than value-conscious) brand, it is the start of their five new vehicle launch salvo that will continue into next year.

Chevrolet Alabang – Automotive Icon Inc. lines up the latest and most celebrated Chevy models in Alabang Town Center. Unveil December 6, the Trax, Trailblazer, and Tracker are on display at Cortes de las Palmas; along with the Chevrolet Camaro, and the Chevrolet Tahoe.

Christmas is a few weeks away which means get-togethers with family and friends will be in full swing. With it comes a lot of celebrating and creating cherished moments to toast to the year that was and celebrate for the next one that rolls in.

Jetour customers from northern Metro Manila will soon have a more accessible showroom and service center to purchase and maintain their future Jetour vehicles at Jetour Auto Quezon Avenue.

The Hyundai Motor Group has unveiled the Universal Wheel Drive System (Uni Wheel). A completely new drive structure, it moves the main drive system components to the vacant space within the wheel hub potentially revolutionizing the design and engineering of future vehicles.

Astara Is Now The Official Distributor Of JMC Pickup Trucks In The Philippines

Astara bags another brand for the Philippine market: JMC. One of the world’s leading mobility companies, and the exclusive distributor of GAC Motor and Peugeot, is now the exclusive importer of JMC’s pickup trucks.

Chery Auto PH's Christmas Offers Lets You Save Up To P300K!

Owning a brand-new Chery is made more affordable this Christmas season thanks to Chery Auto Philippines’s Christmas promo.

Shell, together with BYD, has opened the world’s largest electric vehicle (EV) charging station in Shenzhen, China.

Hyundai Motor Philippines launches Hyundai Finance. Hyundai Finance provides an exclusive range of car payment options with the help of local bank partners. The first local partners are: East West Bank, Banco de Oro, and the Bank of the Philippine Islands.

Two full-time travelers have successfully completed a 28,000-kilometer road trip throughout Australia thanks to an 18-year-old Mazda3.

Nissan is charging ahead with its vision for a zero emissions future with confirmation that two nameplates will join the Leaf EV in going 100 percent electric: the Nissan Qashqai and Juke. These three will be built at the carmaker’s Sunderland plant which itself will manufacture only 100 percent electric vehicles.

McLaren is returning to the 24 Hours of Le Mans 29 years after it won the prestigious endurance race in its first try.

Toyota Reveals Production Tamaraw (Hilux Champ) With P 725K Starting Price

After showing it off as a thinly-veiled concept both in Thailand and in the Philippines, Toyota has finally revealed the production version of its new IMV 0 (IMV Zero) in Thailand. Officially named, “Hilux Champ” it carries a price tag of just 459,000 Baht to 577,000 Baht (P 724,572 to P 910,846).

After revealing its highly digitized cockpit, Porsche has finally unwrapped the third-generation Panamera. It carries with it a fresher, more expressive design, and a broader level of performance that’s both more dynamic and more comfortable than ever.

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