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March 16, 2024

This Bentley And Macallan Collab Costs More Than A Car

Whisky connoisseurs will want to start saving to get their hands on a single malt whisky from Bentley Motors and The Macallan. The bottle costs more than a car (but less than a Bentley) and is part of a collaboration to celebrate the distillery’s 200th anniversary.

Honda is continuing the refresh of its models this 2024. After the Civic, the HR-V (Japanese market Vezel) has also been updated with some minor changes to its design, interior, and in the case of the e:HEV, powertrain.

EVOxTerra, the country’s first full-play EV distributor with brands such as BAW, Bestune, and WM Motor under their wing, is offering a free 31-point checkup for electric and even non-electric vehicles at the EVOxTerra EV Lifestyle and Service Center from March 15 to 27, 2024.

There’s no stopping United Asia Automotive Group, Inc. or UAAGI. After adding Lynk & Co to its roster of brands which already includes Chery and Foton, they are bringing back BAIC to the Philippines.

The Chery Tiggo 2 has reached the milestone of over one million units produced. This is after the sub-compact SUV’s debut in 2016.

Omoda & Jaecoo is set to bring a fourth vehicle at the Manila International Auto Show. Aside from the previously announced Omoda 5, Omoda 5 EV, and Jaecoo 7, the brand has confirmed that it will be showcasing the mid-sized Jaecoo 8 as well.

Honda Cars PH Announces Recall On 2022 Civic

Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) is conducting a safety recall of 1,025 2022 Honda Civic units to replace the Electric Power Steering Gearbox.

Fourteen competitor teams from all over the Philippines battled it out at the Petron Philippine Overland Expedition 2024 (PHLOX).

Thanks to Chevrolet’s on-going Own the Road Sales Promo, the Tracker sub-compact SUV is available with substantial savings for cash buyers or flexible payment schemes for financing customers.

The all-new Santa Fe and the Ioniq 5 N have helped continue Hyundai’s winning streak at the iF Design Awards to 10 years. The Santa Fe and Ioniq 5 N were recognized in the Product Category, while the Santa Fe XRT Concept received commendation in the Professional Concepts class. The company also won several other iF Design Awards across a range of categories.

Hariphil Asia Resources, Inc., the official distributor of Hyundai Truck & Bus in the Philippines, and Hyundai Truck & Bus Iloilo, celebrated the turnover of a Class 3 Modern Jeepney to the Panay Land Transport Cooperative in Antique Province.

Suzuki Philippines, celebrated the groundbreaking ceremony for Suzuki Auto Silang, the second 3S dealership to emerge from its partnership with NXT Mile Motors Inc.

Survey Says: Bentley Continental GT Wins Best Car Crown

The sector-defining Bentley Continental GT bested a readers’ poll conducted by two authoritative European publications.

The BYD Dolphin and Atto 3 EVs have scored recognition at the 2023 Japan EV of the Year awards with the Dolphin taking top honors while the Atto 3 taking third. The Hyundai Kona Electric takes second place.

MG, a brand celebrating its 100th anniversary, will headline the Central Feature at the 2024 Goodwood Festival of Speed. The Cyberster EV roadster will headline Gerry Judah’s annual sculptural masterpiece, with the company taking center stage in front of Goodwood House for the first time.

JMC (Jiangling Motors Corporation) is set to launch at the Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) happening from April 4 to 7 with the Grand Avenue and Vigus. This upcoming addition to the JMC family is the biggest offering in its segment and combines power, strength, dependability, and excitement.

Chery Auto Tacloban Opens

Chery Auto Philippines (CAP) opens a new dealership in Eastern Visayas with the inauguration of Chery Auto Tacloban. This is Chery’s 23rd dealership in the country.

It’s official: United Asia Automotive Group (UAAGI), has been appointed as the official distributor of Lynk & Co in the Philippines. The global premium brand, formed as a partnership between Volvo Cars and Geely, is set for an official launch at the Manila International Auto Show from April 4 to 7, 2024.

Porsche is expanding its all-electric Taycan sports sedan with two new high-performance additions: the Turbo GT and the Turbo GT with Weissach package. The latter is built for the track and dispenses with the rear seats for a better power-to-weight ratio. At peak power, both models can deliver more than 1,100 horsepower. In combination with various lightweight construction and aerodynamics measures, these all-electric GT sports raise the bar in terms of driving dynamics.

BYD Opens BGC Flagship Showroom

BYD has opened its newest showroom and this one is in the bustling Bonifacio Global City area. Operated by Harmony New Energy Auto Service chaired by Jack Feng. The grand opening was attended by Liu Xueliang, General Manager of BYD Asia Pacific Automotive Sales Division, Ayala Corporation Chairman Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala along with CEO of AC Mobility, Jaime Alfonso Zobel de Ayala.

Grab Philippines announced the launch of its Women Program under its social upliftment campaign GrabAsenso. The Women Program aims to support women in the country to become driver-partners on its platform.

Toyota Motor Philippines Corporation (TMP), recently received its accreditation and became one of the pioneer organizations to be certified as Authorized Economic Operator Level 2 from the Bureau of Customs (BOC). The BOC also recognized TMP for being the country’s second top importer, remitting a total of P 44 billion in duties and taxes and contributing to the agency’s positive collection in 2023.

Caltex Grows Havoline And Delo-Branded Workshops To 359

Caltex expanded its workshop network to serve Filipino motorists better. Last year, Caltex opened 82 Do-It-For-Me (DIFM) Caltex Havoline autoPro, Caltex Havoline bikePro, and Caltex Delo Sports oil change workshops nationwide. This brings the overall DIFM network to 359 workshops all over the Philippines.

As a young CEO of apparel brand Don’t Blame The Kids Apparel Co. (DBTK), Emil Javier relies on the Nissan Patrol for that extra sense of reliability and credibility for both his brand and to his customers.

BMW is set to return to Bonifacio Global City as SMC Asia Car Distributors Corp., the official importer and distributor of BMW cars and motorcycles in the Philippines, celebrates the Festival of Deals from Friday, March 15 to Sunday, March 17. Located at 9th Ave. corner 30th Street, the BMW Pavilion will see an assembly of iconic vehicles with offers only available during the 3-day event.

Inchcape Philippines will further bolster its presence in the Philippines with the soon-to-open C5 hub. The facility, which used to house Subaru and Peugeot, has been transformed into the distributor’s mass market hub housing both Mazda and Changan.

Looks like we don’t have to wait long for the launch of the refreshed 2024 Toyota Corolla Cross. The compact crossover has just been homologated for the Philippines based on documents filed at the Land Transportation Office. And in a big twist, Toyota Motor Philippines may be dropping the base 1.8 G (non-hybrid) in favor of going with a full-hybrid range for the Corolla Cross this 2024.

The Autohub Group may be scaling back on its Geely-branded dealership operations in the Philippines, but that doesn’t mean that they’re giving put on products made by Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co., Ltd. It has been confirmed that Zeekr, the upscale brand of Geely, will be distributed locally by the Willy Tee Ten-led company.

Kia EV9 Is 2024 UK Car Of The Year

Just a day after it was declared the Supreme Winner of the 2024 Women’s Worldwide Car of the Year, the Kia EV9 has scooped up another award. This time, it was declared as the UK Car of the Year 2024. By winning the title, this marks the third straight year where an EV has won the main prize.

Araneta City Switches On Its Own EV Chargers

Araneta City has switched on its own electric vehicle (EV) charging stations located in its shopping malls and office towers.

Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) is kicking off its Go Beyond Limits Tour, a showcase of their new pick-up truck and its technologies. This nationwide tour is part of the company’s ongoing commitment to provide Filipinos with reliable transportation solutions when travelling to different parts of the country. It also coincides with the company’s Taralets Pinas! campaign where different provinces are being featured to encourage Filipinos to rediscover the beauty of the Philippines together with Mitsubishi vehicles.

After a surprise preview last December, Hyundai Motor Philippines has officially launched the all-new, fifth-generation Santa Fe mid-sized SUV. The all-new Santa Fe comes in three variants with prices ranging from P 2,410,000 to P 3,100,000.

Kia EV9 Is 2024 Women's Worldwide Car Of The Year

The Kia EV9 has been declared the 2024 Women’s Worldwide Car of the Year (WWCOTY). The announcement coincides with International Women’s Day—a momentous occasion that not only empowers women but also acknowledges the connection between personal autonomy and automobiles in many countries.

AC Motors is now ACMobility. This rebrand of AC Motors to ACMobility reflects the transformation of Ayala’s mobility business, from one that was predominantly focused on selling automotive vehicles to an end-to-end mobility provider that encompasses services, infrastructure, and eventually digital platforms, among others.

Jeep is holding a 4x4 Flash Sale at all Jeep dealerships nationwide this Friday, March 8 to Sunday, March 10.

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N is among the Top Three in the World finalists for the 2024 World Performance Car.

Nissan Philippines opens its first-ever pop-up showroom in Silang and Carmona in Cavite. It marks a significant milestone in the brand’s commitment to expanding its presence and enhancing customer accessibility.

As the summer months approaches, road trips beckon. And with that, there’s no better time to reiterate the importance of car care, especially when it comes to topping up your car’s vital fluids like brake fluid and radiator coolant.

The European New Car Assessment Program or Euro NCAP intends to downgrade the safety rating of vehicles which primarily rely on touchscreens instead of buttons.

Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) honored its dealership network and recognized its top performing outlets in 2023 at the Toyota Dealer Awards held during the mobility company’s annual Dealer Conference.

BMW Philippines Adds 544 Horsepower i4 M50 For P 5.990M (w/ Specs)

Following the launch of the BMW i4 eDrive35 last January 2024, SMC Asia Car Distributors Corp, the official importer and distributor of BMW in the Philippines, brings in the more powerful variant: the BMW i4 M50.

BJ Mercantile, Inc. (BJM), celebrating a decade of being the exclusive distributor of Scania in the country, turned over the first four Scania Marcopolo Paradiso buses to Genesis Transport Services, Inc. (GTSI).

After teasing it as a concept, Dodge has finally revealed the all-new 2024 Charger. While it will be made available with an inline-6 by next year, but news here is the first-ever all-electric powertrain for the muscle car.

Monza Barcade Holds Bahrain GP Watch Party Ahead Of Official May Opening

Leading up to its official opening in May, Monza Barcade hosted an F1 Bahrain Grand Prix watch party last March 1 and 2. Taking over the Arco De Emperador Arcovia in Pasig City.

Loyal to Honda? Well, here’s your chance to save when you plan to upgrade your ride. This month, Honda Cars Philippines is giving additional discounts for current Honda owners when they purchase a brand-new Honda.

Two Mitsubishi vehicles, led by the all-new (and upcoming) Xforce have won the iF Design Award 2024 in the product design category.

After teasing its imminent arrival on March 20, Nissan has now revealed more details surrounding the all-new 2025 Patrol / Infiniti QX80’s powertrain.

The Toyota Yaris Cross made serious waves when it first launched last year. Just when you thought that Toyota had got all its bases covered, it hits the market with a wildcard. As the brand’s newest compact crossover, it offers the right mix of function and style that befits the creative and adventurous generation of today. In addition, it adds to Toyota’s wholistic thrust of bringing a safer, more sustainable future even to first-time car buyers.

First-Ever Lexus LBX Confirmed For March 18 Launch

The smallest car yet to carry a Lexus badge, the LBX has been confirmed for a launch on March 18. Reservations at Lexus Manila are now open. With the “less is more” approach, the LBX carries all the Lexus hallmarks—quality, craftsmanship, driving signature, in an urban-friendly package.

After we reported on the refreshed Hilux in September of last year, the first batch of “new look” Hilux G models are starting to arrive at local Toyota showrooms this month.

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