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July 23, 2024

Shell Helix Oilchange+ Offers Convenience, Transparency To Motorists

For many motorists, keeping up with regular vehicle oil changes can feel like a hassle. Between busy schedules, driving to the casa or the shop, and the inconvenience of sitting or even standing around and waiting for the service to be done, vehicle oil changes often get pushed to the back burner.

BYD Cars Philippines has become the latest automotive brand to join the ACMobility ACRE Movement, with the partnership signing between Ayala Land Incorporated and BYD Cars Philippines executives. Through the ACRE Movement’s Gift of Tree program, ALI’s carbon forest partners will plant and nurture one tree for every BYD vehicle sold starting this July.

Many were sad when the Honda Jazz had to leave the country, me included. Honda Cars Philippines unofficially said ‘sorry’ when they brought in the City Hatchback. It’s not the Jazz but essentially, they’re the same—small hatchback packaging, 1.5-liter naturally-aspirated engine, creature comforts, ULTR seats, and a good set of safety features. Yet many people (not me) dismissed the City hatchback unfairly simply for not having the “Jazz” name.

Jetour Auto Philippines, Inc. (JAPI) has taken concrete steps to make vehicle ownership as convenient and pleasurable as possible.

The Porsche Panamera has broken its own record as it lapped the Nürburgring Nordschleife in 7 minutes 24.17 seconds—5.64 seconds faster than the previous-generation model. This makes it the fastest luxury cars fitted with either combustion or hybrid powertrains.

The Gateway Group, one of the leading automotive dealer groups in the Philippines opens a new exclusive website dedicated to the Mitsubishi Xforce: Xforce.PH.

It’s hard to believe but the current second-generation Mazda CX-5 has been around for roughly eight years now. While it’s managed to outlast some relationships, it was birthed in a completely different world back then—electrification wasn’t a buzz word and no one took Chinese car brands seriously. Fast forward to today and you’ve got everyone and their uncle talking about hybrids (or EVs) and the Chinese have carved a solid five percent share of sales. It’s this sort of world the 2024 CX-5 finds itself in and one where, in some regard, it’s playing catch up.

Suzuki Auto PH Shows Off Ertiga Hybrid Taxi

Suzuki Philippines showed off what could be the country’s first (mild) hybrid taxi: the Suzuki Ertiga GA Taxi.

ACMobility, the official distributor of BYD electric vehicles in the Philippines, announces that the BYD Sealion 6 DM-i, the brand’s latest compact SUV and the first model to feature the new Super DM-i Technology, is now available for reservation days before it is launched in the country on July 25, 2024, at the Glorietta Activity Center.

Last week, VinFast Philippines finally priced their first market offering: the VF5 sub-compact EV SUV. Though the price is attractive enough at P 1,191,000, some may find it still a bit out of reach. This is where VinFast Philippines’ unique battery subscription plan comes in.

The 2024 Subaru Forester continued its impressive streak of safety-related accolades by receiving the highest possible rating from the U.S.-based Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) for their latest rear crash prevention test.

Astara-led GAC Motor Philippines continues with their strategic expansion campaign, this time launching the GAC Motor Santa Rosa outlet through a partnership with Bermaz Auto Asia.

BMW Philippines has completed the demanding southern leg of the Philippine Loop traversing over 3,000 kilometers in 13 days. This remarkable feat stands as a testament not only to the spirit and exploration skills of the team, but also to the exceptional fuel efficiency, comfort, and reliability offered by their BMW vehicles—the BMW 318i Touring, BMW X3 xDrive 20d Business, and the X5 xDrive 30d M Sport.

Toyota, Lexus Drops Prices Of HEV Line-Up Thanks To Executive Order 62

Toyota Motor Philippines becomes the latest carmaker to announce reduced pricing for their HEVs thanks to the passage of Executive Order No. 62 (Series 2024).

Sojitz G Auto Philippines (SGAP) has officially dropped the Geely brand. Despite ceasing being the Chinese brand’s official distributor of vehicles and parts since July 1, they only made the official announcement (posted on their official website) last Friday, July 19, 2024.

JAC Motors Is Ready To Re-Launch In The Philippines With 6 Dealers

Following its public preview at the 2024 Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) in April, JAC Motors (pronounced ‘jack’ Motors) Philippines, another brand distributed through Astara announces significant progress in expanding its presence in the country.

BYD App Launched In Philippines Enhancing Ownership Experience

BYD Cars Philippines is strengthening its commitment to the Philippine market by launching the BYD App, a new mobile application that will elevate the overall customer ownership experience through the convenience of vehicle monitoring at the palm of your hands. The app is now available for download in both the Google Play Store and Apple App Store.

Hyundai Motor Philippines has a momentum going on right now. Sales are up 40 percent for the first half of 2024, compared to the same period last year. They’re also looking at opening more dealerships outside of Metro Manila. Add to that, they have two new cars in their lineup, and they’re electrified. Meet the new Tucson Hybrid and Santa Fe Hybrid.

Lexus has finally done it. After showing it off as a concept at the Tokyo Auto Salon, Lexus has decided to put the special one-off Morizo edition into production as the Lexus LBX Morizo RR. Order books in Japan have been opened with customer delivers to start by late August.

Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) announces its latest customer-centric initiative, the 2024 Isuzu Maintenance Savers Promo, a nationwide promo designed to reward customers for pre-scheduling their service appointments. It underscores IPC’s commitment to customer satisfaction by offering significant savings on essential vehicle maintenance services.

Ford Philippines recently recognized its top dealer partners in sales, service and customer experience during the 2024 Ford Dealer Convention.

Discover the future of driving with Audi Philippines’ Electric Dreams Promo, featuring exclusive discounts of over P 1,000,000. Available only at the PGA Cars Studio in Greenhills from July 26 to 28, 2024, this limited-time offer is your chance to turn dreams into reality.

Hyundai Starts Assembly Of Kona Electric In Indonesia

Hyundai has rolled off its first-ever Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) built completely in Indonesia: the second-generation Konda Electric.

The Vios Cup is no more. For its 10th year, the one-make race program that started in 2014 was revamped, and is now known as the Toyota Gazoo Racing Philippine Cup (TGR Philippine Cup). Along with the new name is a refresh of the events for the competing racers, as well as more possibilities in the future.

MPT Mobility, the pioneer in smart urban mobility in the Philippines, continues to enhance the driving experience by introducing innovative solutions and services. In line with this vision, MPT Mobility announces its latest collaboration through its business division, Assist and Assistance Concept, Inc. (AACI), now partnered with the LausGroup of Companies, one of the largest and fastest-growing multi-brand automotive networks in the country.

Chery Auto Philippines inaugurates its newest dealership in Isabela. The newly-opened Chery Cordon is operating under the management of Auto Ten Trade & Services. Chery Cordon is located along Maharlika Highway, Taringsing, Cordon, Isabela.

Nissan Philippines introduces its Rainy Day Deals after sales promotion, helping customers ensure that their vehicles are in proper condition and fit for driving during the rainy season. The promotion is available to customers with any Nissan model from the 2014 onwards.

To celebrate 35 years of the MX-5, four Mazda MX-5s—one of each generation—drove a 1,000-mile (1,600-kilometer) route from Land’s End to John O’ Groats in the United Kingdom using sustainable fuel. Powered entirely by a 100 percent biofuel from Sustain, the world’s best-selling two-seater sports car became the first car to complete the end-to-end drive across the UK using sustainable fuel.

2024 VinFast VF5 Priced At P 992K; Now Available For Sale At Inaugural VinFast Showrooms

With VinFast Philippines opening its first three dealerships in the country, it has also revealed the specs and pricing of its first product: the 2024 VF5.

Omoda & Jaecoo Philippines Finally Signs 5 Dealers

After a year of careful planning, Omoda & Jaecoo Philippines (OJPH) has finally announced its first five dealerships.

In this year’s J.D. Power “Initial Quality Study” (IQS), Porsche ranks first in the overall ranking in the premium segment.

Finally, it’s here. The all-new 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado has been launched. Originally pegged for a June 7 launch, Toyota Motor Philippines had to delay its launch timing by more than a month as port congestions have led to stocks arriving much later than expected.

GAC Motor, under Astara Philippines, celebrated several business milestones during the first half of 2024. Highlights included a record increase in sales volume for the first half of 2024, the introduction of additional models in the next six months, and the expansion of its dealer network.

Motor Image Pilipinas, the exclusive distributor of Subaru vehicles in the country has quietly introduced the updated version of the Subaru BRZ along with a corresponding price increase not just for the rear-wheel drive sportscar, but the WRX and Outback as well.

Jetour Auto Philippines Inc (JAPI) continues its aggressive dealership network expansion nationwide as it inaugurates its newest dealership: Jetour Auto Marilao.

VinFast To Simultaneously Inaugurate 3 Showrooms On July 16

VinFast may have had their big brand launch last June to signify its entrance in the Philippine market, but it took an additional month to get their first showrooms off the ground. Now, the first three retail sites of Vietnam’s home-grown brand have been identified and are all opening simultaneously on July 16.

ACMobility expands its network of electric vehicle (EV) chargers with the opening of the EV charging hub at the Ayala Malls Manila Bay.

Up to P 60 million worth of prizes is up for grabs at Ginebra San Miguel’s “Lamang ang Panalo, Ginebra Instanalo 2024” promo. The nationwide promo has been extended until July 31, giving customers more chances to win exciting prizes such as cash, t-shirts, shades, backpacks, and limited edition caps, as well as major prizes like Android smartphones, Honda PCX 160 motorcycles, and Toyota Hilux pick-ups.

Continuing its centennial celebrations at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, MG has taken the covers off the Cyber GTS Concept—a coupe-fied version of its Cyberster EV sportscar that looks close to production ready.

Honda Assembly Plant Consolidation Has No Affect On Philippine Models, Stocks

Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) has reached out to us in connection with the news of Honda consolidating its production bases in Thailand amidst strengthening Chinese competition in Southeast Asia.

The Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS) returns for its ninth year at the World Trade Center Metro Manila from October 24 to 27, 2024. The four-day event promises to bring in more than 15 of the country’s top automotive brands to showcase their newest products and innovations that will help redefine the future of the industry.

Toyota and Subaru have both revealed the updated versions of the GR86 and BRZ respectively for the 2025 model year. Now, if you’re expecting any aesthetic changes or added power, sorry, that’s not happening.

Inchcape Philippines, the official local distributor of Changan Auto, has formally opened Changan Auto’s flagship showroom in C5, Pasig. With a total area of 4,373 square meters, it the largest Changan Auto dealership in the country. The spacious showroom and service area aims to provide customers an exceptional car shopping and aftersales service experience.

Ayala Corporation’s mobility solutions platform, ACMobility, bolsters its footprint in the Philippines with the inauguration of the first BYD dealership in Mindanao. This strategic expansion marks a pivotal step in ACMobility’s mission to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) nationwide by establishing BYD as the country’s leading EV brand.

A global survey fielded by the Nissan Formula E team revealed that young people are excited about the prospects of future electric mobility. The survey was conducted among 6,000 participants aged 8 to 16, last July across Brazil, Italy, Japan, Mexico, UK, and the US.

Japanese car brands are starting to feel the heat from Chinese makes. Honda looks to be one of the first victims as it looks to consolidate its manufacturing base in Southeast Asia. This article has been updated with a response from Honda Cars Philippines (see below).

This could be one of the wildest McLarens ever with an even crazier engine swap. Making its debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed is the “MadMac” the latest project of Michael “Mad Mike” Whiddett. The MadMac is a McLaren P1 hypercar with its twin-turbo V8 ripped out for a 1,000-horsepower Mazda rotary engine. Also, it’s designed to go fast; sideways.

Part of MG’s centennial celebration at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in the United Kingdom, the brand launched the all-new MG HS gas and PHEV variants. The compact SUV comes with an extensive array of new features, increased cabin space, and enhanced styling all while keeping its value positioning.

Land Rover PH To Open Order Books On Toughest, Most Capable Defender Soon

Land Rover Philippines, through its official Philippine distributor, ICATS British Motors, Inc., has confirmed that order books for the toughest, most capable, and most luxurious variant of the Defender, the Defender Octa, will open soon.

Suzuki Philippines is offering a special promo for the Ertiga Hybrid, allowing individuals an easier way of driving home the fuel-efficient seven-seater MPV.

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