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January 14, 2024

Suzuki Auto PH Offers Deals On Ertiga Hybrid, S-Presso This January

Suzuki Philippines is kicking off 2024 with unbeatable offers on two of their standout cars: the Ertiga Hybrid and the S-Presso.

Nissan is electrifying (literally) its Nismo line-up with the launch of its second EV Nismo: the Ariya Nismo.

Is Mazda Bringing Back An In-House Tuner In Mazda Spirit Racing?

Is Mazda reviving an in-house tuning arm? That looks to be the case if we were to look at what’s going on at the 2024 Tokyo Auto Salon.

eFrancisco Motor Corporation (formerly known as Francisco Motor Corporation), the original manufacturer of the Philippine jeepney, thinks there’s still some life left in the mass transit icon.

The Lexus LBX may come with a standard hybrid powertrain, but that didn’t stop the folks over at Gazoo Racing from putting in something a bit more potent. With the help of Akio Toyoda (aka Morizo), they’ve created the LBX Morizo RR Concept.

Sixth-Generation Subaru Forester Expected To Arrive In PH By End 2024; To Be Assembled In Thailand

When Motor Image said that the upcoming “WOW GT Edition” or “Wilderness” version of the current-generation Subaru Forester will serve as an appetizer for the all-new, sixth-generation model, we didn’t have any idea how soon next-generation model will arrive for our market. Now, we do.

More than 200 owners of the best Porsche, Audi, Lamborghini, and Bentley models in the Philippines are set to gather in a weekend celebration of automotive passion and driving thrills at the exclusive PGA Cars World of Supercars.

Toyota Gazoo Racing pulled the wraps off an evolved version of its hot hatch, the GR Yaris, for 2024. Sporting more power than ever before, it comes with exterior and interior upgrades as well as the option of an automatic transmission as well.

Want A Wilderness Edition Of The Subaru Forester? It's Happening

Not a fan of the GT Edition family? No worries. Motor Image and Subaru is giving the Forester the Wilderness treatment as well. This was revealed no less by Glenn Tan, Deputy Chairman and Managing Director of Tan Chong International, the parent company of Motor Image, the distributor of Subaru at the Singapore Motor Show.

Kia Philippines makes owning the Soluto, Stonic, and K2500 easier at the start of 2024 with new, easier ways to own a Kia.

Ford Philippines has had a strong 2023, driven by its next-generation line-up—the Ranger, Everest, and Territory. The carmaker breached the 30,000-sales mark last year; the first time in six years. It is also Ford’s third highest full-year retail sales achievement in 10 years.

Subaru’s decision to inject a bit more zeal and flair in the Crosstrek with the launch of the GT Edition is just the start. Joining the compact crossover’s sporty transformation is the WRX and WRX Wagon which are getting their very own GT Edition treatments for the first time.

Motor Image is expanding the GT Edition line with the preview of the Crosstrek GT Edition. Once an exclusive variant for the Forester, the GT Edition expands to the Crosstrek as well. It will come to the Philippines by March or April, likely with a reveal at the Manila International Auto Show 2024.

Toyota Motor PH Removes Yet Another Vios Variant This January

It looks like Toyota isn’t finished rationalizing the Vios line-up in the Philippines.

Mober, a frontrunner in green logistics services in the Philippines, has been awarded as one of the most promising and sustainable startups in the Philippines at the first-ever KMC Startup Awards of the Philippine Startup Week. This award recognizes and celebrates businesses that have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to sustainable and responsible business practices.

With the discontinuation of the Honda e, Honda has unveiled its replacement—the Honda 0 Series. A new EV family set to launch starting 2026, it was previewed with two concepts the Saloon and Space-Hub. It will also use a new “H” mark to be used exclusively by the brand’s next-generation EV models.

Is Toyota Readying The Updated Corolla Cross For A February Launch?

Reports out of Thailand suggest that Toyota will be launching the refreshed Corolla Cross as soon as February, starting in the Kingdom.

One of the most difficult new cars to get out there is the Toyota Hiace Super Grandia. Though Toyota Motor Philippines has previously said that supply of most models has started to normalize, we can categorically say that the Super Grandia isn’t one of them.

Last October, we reported that Toyota Motor Philippines quietly updated the Corolla Altis line-up. Now, as stocks of the updated 2024 model start rolling into local showrooms, we have a complete picture of what’s new and what’s changed.

Review: 2024 Honda CR-V 1.5 V Turbo

P 2.1-million—until now, I find this price tag hard to swallow, especially when I’m talking about the Honda CR-V. Whether the P 361,000 gap between this, the entry-level CR-V 1.5 V Turbo, and the HR-V RS Turbo is tied to inflation or some potential product slotting in-between, but whatever the reason, it does put this compact SUV under pressure. With a low sticker price no longer a USP, what could be the reasons be for people to consider the all-new CR-V?

Two Jetour Ice Cream EVs Given Away At Tugade Sponsored Golf Tournament

Two Jetour Ice Cream EVs were given away at a golf tournament sponsored by former Department of Transportation (DOTr) secretary Art Tugade.

Hyundai Commonwealth Is Hyundai Motor Philippines' First Dealer Of The Year

Hyundai Motor Philippines Inc. (HMPH) presented the Dealer of the Year (DOTY) Award to Hyundai Commonwealth (HCA) managed by the ESJAY Auto Group.

Xiaomi may be known more for their consumer electronics, but now, they’re getting into the automotive space as well. The Beijing-based tech firm wants to become one of the world’s top five automakers in the next two decades and their first step in that direction is with the SU7 all-electric sedan.

Hyundai and Kia are leveraging the strength of Korea, Inc., by signing a partnership with Samsung Electronics for a Car-to-Home and Home-to-Car partnership that aims to enhance the connectivity between mobility and residential spaces.

Chery Holding Group has achieved its best annual sales ever. In 2023, the Chinese automaker group which counts brands such as Chery, Jetour, Exeed, Luxeed, Omoda, and Jaecoo in its portfolio registered 1,881,316 vehicles solid—a year-on-year growth of 52.6 percent.

Following hundreds of hours of research and three rounds of votes, the 2024 North American Car, Truck, and Utility Vehicle of the Year (NACTOY) award winners were announced.

Electric Audi RS Q e-Tron Challenges 2024 Dakar Rally

As the 2024 Dakar Rally takes off on January 5, the Audi RS Q e-tron forges ahead in its mission to prove that an electrically powered prototype can conquer the toughest all-terrain motorsport event in the world.

In a bid to strengthen its aftersales service to its customers, Chery Auto Philippines (CAP) held its first-ever Skills Olympics for its service technicians and spare parts representatives nationwide.

Honda Cars Philippines is starting 2024 with All-Out New Year Blowout deals on select brand-new vehicles and accessories until February 29.

BYD has ended 2023 with record-breaking sales, surpassing 3.02 million units, of which 1.6 million are battery electric vehicles. This makes them the best-selling New Energy Vehicle (BEV, PHEV, HEV, FCEV) brand in the world and the first Chinese automaker to crack the global Top 10 in terms of sales.

Well…well…well…how the tides have turned. After bluntly denying that it will never reach the Philippines, BMW has turned a 180 with regards to the i4—its all-electric grand coupe. Now, the i4 is being prepped for a local launch on January 19.

The Creta, Hyundai’s compact crossover, is due for a refresh and here’s our first look.

Ford Philippines Confirms Bronco Is Arriving This 2024

After an inadvertent dealer leak made the rounds on social media this morning (which we got wind of first), Ford Philippines has now issued a statement on the Bronco. And yes, spoiler alert: they are confirming that it is coming to showrooms soon.

Two luxury subcompact crossovers are making their ASEAN debuts at the Singapore Motor Show. Presented by the Motor Traders Association of Singapore in partnership with Mediacorp, the 16th Singapore Motor Show is happening from Thursday, January 11 to Sunday, January 14 at Level 3 and 4 of the Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre.

Update 2: Ford Philippines has confirmed that the Bronco is arriving.

Update: Autohub Group took down their post, but we happened to still get a screen shot. See below.

Roughly four years after its global debut and a year after it was cleared for release to international markets, is 2024 finally the year the Philippines will see the Ford Bronco?

Porsche has smashed the Nürburgring Nordschleife lap record for EV sedans, lapping the 20.8-kilometer circuit in 7 minutes and 7.55 seconds. This is some 18 seconds faster than the previous record holder, the Telsa Model S Plaid with an optional track pack and 26 seconds than the Taycan Turbo S with the performance package.

After holding a surprise media preview last December, the public now has their first chance to see the all-new Hyundai Santa Fe in person at the C1 Park in Bonifacio High Street Central until January 12.

Breaking Through: 2024 Lexus LBX First Look

Lexus enjoys one of the most loyal customer bases in the premium segment, and for the most part, the Japanese luxury carmaker is happy with that. However, as the brand is set for growth, they must change their attitude to win new segments, and in particular, a segment they haven’t played in until now.

Lexus may have been the pioneer when it comes to electrified vehicles, but they sure bided their time in coming up with a bespoke battery electric vehicle. However, faced with tightening emissions standards and a view of luxury centering around sustainability, it’s something they can no longer ignore. And with a promise to shift to 100 percent electric by 2035, Lexus needs to put a standard down—a measure by which they (and others) could see where the brand’s headed. This is the primary mission bestowed on the Lexus RZ 450e and one it’s managed to both accomplish and fail at.

Mitsubishi Motors Philippines (MMPC) presents its Taralets Pinas campaign, a nationwide initiative celebrating the Filipino spirit of adventure and making every journey better with Mitsubishi vehicles.

Review: 2024 Nissan Almera VL Turbo

In a stroke of genius, Nissan rid the fourth-generation Almera of its ugly-as-sin styling and added a dose of sportiness to transform this forgettable sub-compact sedan into one of our segment favorites. We loved it so much that we named it one of our Top 5 Picks in 2021. Fast-forward to today and we have the updated Almera. Now, I don’t know about you, but I feel like with this update, it’s managed to both take a step forward and a step back.

Changan Auto Philippines is ushering in the New Year with an exciting package on its first-ever 7-seater SUV, the Changan X7 Plus – as a special thank you to all those that supported Changan in 2023.

Normally, it’s hard to get excited about MPVs. After all, they’re generally designed to do one thing and one thing alone: ferry people. However, for Hyundai, they’ve managed to build a brand around MPVs with nameplates like the Starex (now Staria) and Stargazer becoming recognizable to your average Filipino. With the local auto industry already spoilt for choice in the SUV and crossover segment, the Korean automaker has wisely doubled down on people carriers and their latest offering is this: the Custin.

Suzuki PH Confirms January 25 For Jimny 5-Door Release

The much-anticipated Suzuki Jimny 5-door may come with a more practical package, but that doesn’t seem to have affected its off-road prowess. Snapped undergoing final testing in Tanay, Rizal, the launch of the 5-door Jimny is getting very close.

Top 5 Picks For 2023

After driving 49 different vehicles this 2023, from A-segment mini hatchbacks to full electric luxury SUVs, it’s time for our Top 5 Picks of 2023.

Daihatsu, the Japanese automaker owned by Toyota, has admitted to forging the results of safety tests for its vehicles for more than 30 years.

To slow the advancement of Chinese carmakers’ influence in Southeast Asia, Japan and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have vowed to work together to create a competitive and green automotive industry.

The full-size, seven-seat Audi Q7 is the latest Audi SUV model to be awarded with the Top Safety Pick+ rating by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the USA’s foremost organization dedicated to evaluating vehicles’ safety features and standards.

The Women’s World Car of the Year is changing its name in 2024, reflecting its new aim. Starting next year, they will be known as the Women’s Worldwide Car of the Year (same WWCOTY acronym remains).

Foton Motor Philippines Inc. (FMPI) broke ground for their newest dealership in Northeastern Luzon: Foton Tuguegarao. Operated by Di San Motors Corporation, the Tuguegarao showroom and service center will be situated in Leonarda, Tuguegarao City, Cagayan Valley.

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