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April 19, 2024

Audi Remains Committed To F1 As It Plans To Purchase The Sauber Team

Under the leadership of Audi CEO Gernot Döllner, the brand with the four rings has outlined its future focus with the Audi Agenda. And as part of this, they have decided to strengthen their commitment to Formula 1 ahead of the start of the 2026 season.

The country’s only one-make sports car racing series, the MSCC Miata Spec Series, returns for a third season this 2024. Organized jointly by Mazda Philippines and the Manila Sports Car Club (MSCC), and supported by Pilipinas Shell, GT Radial, and B.R.M. Chronographes, the first race for the 2024 calendar starts on May 25 (Saturday) at the Batangas Racing Circuit.

Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) announces its Summertastic Discount Promo. Aimed at ensuring Isuzu vehicle owners enjoy their summer adventures to the fullest, the promo offers a Free Safety Check-up and up to 20 percent discount on select Isuzu parts from April 17 to May 31, 2024.

Shell continues to add new charging stations to cement its position as the leader in mobility energy transition. In partnership with Ortigas Land Corporation (OLC), Shell simultaneously activated Shell Recharge Stations at Estancia Mall, Greenhills-Connecticut Arcade, and Greenhills Missouri.

The BMW Group delivered one million fully-electric vehicles since the launch of the pioneering i3 in 2011. The group which includes BMW, Mini, and Rolls-Royce reached the milestone thanks to a total of 82,700 BEVs delivered during the first quarter of 2024—a 27.9 percent year-on-year growth for BEVs.

Did Mazda Just Run Out Of Design Ideas In Coming Up With The 2025 CX-80?

Mazda designers may have come up with head-turning designs in the past, but lately, we’re not really too sure. You could say that the bar started getting low when they revealed the North American market CX-70—essentially a CX-90 with a new bumper and the third-row seats removed. Now, it’s clear that they have lost all interest in coming up with differentiated designs with the three-row CX-80.

Commemorating the 23rd Anniversary of the Miata Cup by the Miata Club of the Philippines (MCP), Mazda Philippines is launching the special, limited-edition MX-5 Miata Cup 23rd Anniversary Edition. Limited to just 23 units, the MX-5 Miata Cup 23rd Anniversary Edition celebrates Mazda’s rich motorsports heritage and the oldest, continually-held one-make race in the country.

The most iconic Mazda in the model range gets more exhilarating with a host of upgrades for 2024, ranging from enhanced connectivity and significant dynamic improvements, to new track-focused technologies that result in the sharpest, best-handling MX-5 yet.

Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) launches the next chapter of the “Start Your Impossible” (SYI) global marketing campaign, igniting excitement for the upcoming Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024. The global campaign showcases the power of local communities across the world rallying behind their athletes and emphasizes Toyota’s belief that no journey is taken alone.

On The Eve Of The Mustang's Philippine Launch, Ford Just Revealed A Special 60th Anniversary Edition Model In The US

Well, someone at Ford Philippines screwed up the timing of the all-new 2024 Mustang’s launch. On the eve of the much-anticipated local reveal of the pony car, in the US, Ford just came up with a 60th Anniversary Package that harks back to the 1965 original.

After opening reservations last February, Ford Philippines has launched the all-new Mustang to coincide with the muscle car’s 60th anniversary. Customer deliveries start in May.

Hyundai Motor Philippines, Inc. (HMPH) solidifies its commitment to continuously innovate the car ownership experience for Filipinos through the Hyundai Mobile Service (HMS). This newest aftersales program is designed to make it easier and more convenient for customers to ensure that their Hyundai vehicles are in shape and well taken care of.

Truck brands Isuzu and Hyundai both showed off their modern PUVs at this year’s LTO Motor Show. The show, in celebration of the LTO’s 112th founding anniversary, takes place until April 19 at the Land Transportation Office Main Office in East Avenue, Quezon City.

Nissan showed its in-construction all-solid-state battery pilot line located at its Yokohama Plant in Kanagawa Prefecture. The pilot line is aimed to further promote development and innovative manufacturing technologies for the “game-changing” batteries.

The Philippine launch of the Omoda & Jaecoo brands have been pushed to the second half of 2024. This was revealed during the Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) where the most-promising Chinese brand had one of the largest presence (floorspace-wise) at 800 square meters. This marks the second launch move for the brand after first announcing its intention to enter the market in late 2023. It was since moved twice to April 2024 (MIAS), and now to June (at the earliest).

Suzuki PH Extends Offers On S-Presso, Ertiga Hybrid This April

Suzuki Auto Philippines is extending its “Summer to Remember Promo” until the end of April. For the whole month, customers can take advantage of the low down payment and cash discounts on the Ertiga Hybrid and S-Presso.

Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) is providing its customers with fresh sales promos, available for the month of April.

Amidst the uncertain demand for battery electric vehicles, Kia is shifting its efforts and ramping up its hybrid vehicle offerings.

A “premium European brand” will use a Chery Auto vehicle platform. This was revealed by the Chery Auto’s chairman, Yin Tongyue, during a product livestream event.

Shell Fleet Solutions To Help Flash Express Cut Its Carbon Footprint

Shell Fleet Solutions recently partnered with Flash Express, one of the fastest-growing delivery service providers in the Philippines and in the region, as it takes a step towards decarbonizing its extensive, nationwide operations by joining Shell’s Accelerate to Zero initiative.

Petron Corporation ramps up the excitement with its loyal customers with the launch of the Win Milyun-Milyong Lazada Credits raffle promo on the Petron Rewards Facebook Page.

A Hyundai self-driving car (robotaxi) based on the Ioniq 5 has successfully passed a process similar to obtaining a U.S. driver’s license test to convey the safety and trustworthiness of Hyundai’s autonomous driving tech.

In a move that underscores its commitment to the motorsport community in the Philippines, Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) is renewing its partnership of the 2024 Philippine Rallycross Series. This partnership, which began in 2021, has been a part of IPC’s engagement with motorsports, particularly rallycross, where the Isuzu D-Max has showcased its power and performance.

Astara-led GAC Motor Philippines enters the second quarter of 2024 on a strong note with the inauguration of GAC Motor in San Fernando, Pampanga under Autokid Motors (Autokid). This GAC Motor dealership complies with GAC’s global showroom standards, and is fully outfitted with 3S facilities for vehicle maintenance and service.

Buying a brand-new car is a decision made by both heart and mind. Not only should you go for a car that tugs on your heart by being a head-turner and easy-to-drive, but it should also satisfy your practical side by being easy-on-the-pocket when it comes to overall ownership.

They may not have made it in time for the Chinese International Auto Show—sorry, the Manila International Auto Show—but Wuling is now in the Philippines.

Honda HR-V: The Sub-Compact SUV Made Safer

Sub-compact SUVs are a dime a dozen nowadays. In fact, apart from those that we already know, there are even more that are entering the category as we speak. Ultimately, this undeniable influx begs the question – is there even a difference anymore between all the brands that are currently on the table? The answer is simple. The difference lie in a dedication to consistently delivering the best product, with an undeniable commitment to innovation that goes with it.

Mitsubishi Triton Aces Tough ANCAP Safety Test

The all-new Mitsubishi Triton continues to show its adherence to global safety standard by acing yet another New Car Assessment Program or NCAP test. After getting a 5-star rating at the ASEAN NCAP, Mitsubishi’s next-generation pickup truck managed the same in the more stringent Australasian New Car Assessment Program or ANCAP.

Toyota Motor Philippines brings in the new Corolla Cross compact crossover for 2024. Three variants are available for the local market, all sporting updated looks, new technology features, and for the first time ever, a standard gasoline-electric powertrain.

The Ferrari Roma Spider is the latest model from the Prancing Horse to be recognized for its design. The German Red Dot Awards has cited the soft top with the Red Dot: Best of the Best in the Product Design category.

Kia has confirmed the name of its first-ever pickup truck: the Tasman.

First-Ever Mazda CX-80 Gets April 18 Reveal Date

The wait won’t be long for the fourth member of Mazda’s Large Product family as the three-row CX-80 gets an April 18 reveal date.

Lexus Philippines adds two Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) to its line-up. After the success of its first-ever all-electric offering, the RZ 450e (read our review here), the Japanese premium carmaker is adding the RZ 300e and the UX 300e to its line-up.

Lego unveils its latest collection of vehicles, developed in partnership with iconic car and racing brands such as BMW, McLaren Racing & Senna, and the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula 1 Team.

Jetour Auto Philippines, Inc. (JAPI) is extending their partnership with celebrity family Team Kramer as their official brand ambassadors this 2024.

Toyota isn’t stopping with a clean sweep of Daihatsu’s top management as part of their reforms in their subsidiary. The carmaker has just announced that it will now oversee Daihatsu’s overseas business structure, including the development of vehicles for emerging and developing markets such as the Philippines.

Carsome Philippines, the largest online platform for certified pre-owned cars, has partnered with SeaOil, the country’s leading independent fuel provider, to launch the “Free Fuel Frenzy” campaign. This dynamic partnership goes beyond just savings: it’s about creating a seamless and cost-effective used car ownership journey for Filipinos.

Hyundai is aiming for the Electric Production SUV/Crossover record at this year’s Pikes Peak International Hill Climb happening on June 23. Two Ioniq 5 N cars will do the famous climb as part of a four-car effort.

Since coming to Europe from the Nissan R&D department in Japan three years ago, Tadashi Nishikawa has become a vital member of the team, overseeing the development of the Nissan Formula E powertrain, which has already scored a pole, a victory, and three podiums in five races during Season 10, including a second-place finish at the inaugural Tokyo E-Prix.

Mark Your Calendars: Toyota Motor PH Launching New Corolla Cross On April 12

Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) has announced that it will be launching the new line of its all-time best-selling Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV), the Toyota Corolla Cross on Friday, April 12.

Mitsubishi Motors PH, Security Bank Establish Mitsubishi Motors Finance Philippines

Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) and Security Bank Corporation (SBC) have signed a joint-venture to establish Mitsubishi Motors Finance Philippines Inc. The new company will offer financing services to MMPC customers in the Philippines.

MG Philippines showed off a 12-vehicle line-up at MIAS, the largest of any car brand at the event, including four new sustainable and innovative EV offerings for the local market.

GWM Philippines, under the distributorship of Luxuriant Automotive Group, Inc. (LAGI), expands its line-up with the introduction of its first EV for the Philippine market, the public launch of the Tank 300, and the preview three all-new vehicles at the Manila International Auto Show (MIAS).

Under New Management, Chevrolet Reports 41 Percent Growth In Q1 2024

Chevrolet Philippines President and CEO Maria Fe Perez Agudo announced at the Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) that Chevrolet Philippines has accomplished a 41 percent sales growth in the first quarter of the year, driven by the Tracker, Camaro, and Trailblazer. This impressive growth has been realized through the company’s aggressive first quarter sales campaign and product road shows.

Chery Auto Philippines (CAP) is taking a significant stride towards a greener and sustainable future at this year’s Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) happening from April 4 to 7, 2024.

JAC Motors, the latest addition to Astara Philippines’ distributorship portfolio, made its debut at the Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) showing off its full line-up with six models—three SUVs, two pickup trucks, and one EV.

It’s the battle of the titos at the Manila International Auto Show (MIAS). Not to be outshone by the announcement of Ian Veneracion as BAIC’s brand ambassador, Jetour Auto Philippines (JAPI) says the first customer of the just-launched Jetour T2 is Tito Sen.

The Swedish-Chinese automotive brand, Lynk & Co makes its official debut at the Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) under United Asia Automotive Group, Inc. (UAAGI).

WInterpine Celebrating 45 Years With 45 Percent Discount At MIAS

Winterpine Marketing Corporation is celebrating its 45th anniversary at the Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) with exclusive promos and discounts.

BYD will take center stage at the North Court Area of the Rockwell Power Plant Mall from April 5 to 7, for a weekend display and test drive activity with two of its premium full-electric offerings: the BYD Han electric sports sedan, and the BYD Tang three-row electric SUV. 

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