August 5, 2024
One Off The Bucket List: Driving The 1975 Porsche 911 Turbo
As part of my job, I’m sometimes whisked halfway around the world to sample the newest cars out there. On this occasion, however, it was different. In celebration of 50 years of Turbo, Porsche wasn’t letting me drive some upcoming vehicle or prototype. Instead, they brought out several cars straight from their museum including this 1975 Porsche 911 Turbo.
Filed Under:
Driver's Seat,
Feature,
News,
Porsche 911,
Sports Car
August 4, 2024
VinFast Lays Down Cost Benefit Of VF 5's Battery Subscription Plan
VinFast is making electric cars more accessible in the Philippines with the VF 5 and its battery subscription model. Before the Vietnamese brand’s arrival in the country, buying a car was a straightforward process: pay upfront with cash, or in installments via financing. However, with this battery subscription program, VinFast has introduced a new way of owning an EV.
Filed Under:
News,
Vinfast Corporate,
Vinfast VF5
August 3, 2024
Suzuki PH Extends Parts, Labor Discount On Flood-Damaged Vehicles
Suzuki Philippines understands that the recent Typhoon Carina has impacted a lot of Filipinos. The heavy rains caused significant flooding in multiple areas, greatly affecting communities.
Filed Under:
CSR,
News,
Service,
Suzuki Corporate
August 2, 2024
2025 Toyota GR Corolla Unveiled As Potential Global Model
Toyota Gazoo Racing has unveiled the updated or, in their words, evolved GR Corolla. The revised hot-hatch brings with it insights gained by competing in motorsports. Best news? It’s now being considered as a global model with a possible roll out to more markets worldwide.
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News,
Sports Sedan,
Toyota GR Corolla
The King's Choice: Audi Gets Royal Warrant Of Appointment
Audi has received a seal of approval from King Charles, as the brand was awarded a Royal Warrant of Appointment. This prestigious mark of recognition grants Audi the privilege to supply vehicles to the Royal Household for the next three years. It serves as a distinguished honor, reinforcing Audi’s commitment to providing top-tier vehicles for the highest echelons of British society.
Filed Under:
Audi Corporate,
News
Bianca Bustamante Comes Home For 3-Day Motorsport-Themed Event At SM Mall Of Asia
Bianca Bustamante is coming home for “Race to Inspire,” a three-day motorsport themed event at the SM Mall of Asia Central Atrium from August 9 to 11, 2024.
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Events,
Motorsports,
News
Porsche Plans To Sell Current Generation Cayenne Alongside Upcoming All-New Model
Porsche has confirmed that the Cayenne will continue to offer a diverse range of powertrains up to and beyond 2030. The German automaker has confirmed that they plan to sell both the current third-generation Cayenne alongside the all-new fourth-generation model. At the same time, they will continue development of traditional and hybrid combustion engines alongside its cutting-edge all-electric powertrain.
Filed Under:
Luxury SUV,
News,
Porsche Cayenne,
Porsche Corporate
August 1, 2024
Toyota Motor PH Reveals Full Tamaraw Specs, Order Books Now Open
Toyota Motor Philippines has announced that order books for the next-generation Tamaraw have just opened at all authorized Toyota dealerships nationwide. Ahead of retail sales, which is understood to start in October, the carmaker has revealed the full specs.
Filed Under:
News,
Pick-Up,
Toyota Tamaraw
Hyundai Motor PH Looks After Customers With 2 Rainy Day Offers
Hyundai Motor Philippines Inc. (HMPH) is committed to providing customers with safety and peace of mind this rainy season. In light of the recent severe flooding across various regions, HMPH reaffirms its role as a dedicated partner in car ownership, by offering two new aftersales promotions.
Filed Under:
Hyundai Corporate,
News,
Service
2025 Honda Civic Lands In ASEAN; Philippine Launch Happening Before End Of October?
After its unveil in the United States, the refreshed Honda Civic has also found its way to ASEAN. Just launched in Thailand, the new Civic gains a refreshed exterior and enhanced interior with added connectivity features.
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Compact,
Honda Civic,
News
Chinese EV Brands, Led By MG, Reached Record High Share In Europe
Chinese brands captured 11 percent of the European electric-car market in June—a record high. SAIC Motor and its MG brand led the charge thanks to its MG 4 (lead photo).
Filed Under:
MG 4,
MG Corporate,
News
Toyota Rocked By Vehicle Certification Scandal Anew
Toyota’s vehicle certification scandal is worse than originally thought as Japanese regulators have uncovered more wrongdoings.
Filed Under:
News,
Toyota Corporate
BYD And Uber Announce Strategic Partnership
BYD has announced a multi-year strategic partnership with Uber to bring 100,000 new BYD EVs onto the Uber platform across key global markets.
Filed Under:
BYD Corporate,
News,
Uber Corporate
The MG Gallery Serves As The Brand's Showcase
2024 is a special year for MG. They are celebrating their 100th year, while July is particularly notable as it coincides with SAIC Motor Philippines (the official importer/distributor of MG in the Philippines) first full year of operation here in the country.
Filed Under:
MG Corporate,
News
Global NCAP Reveals Safety Test Results For Kia Soluto, Suzuki Ertiga
Despite being engineered primarily for developing markets, both Kia and Suzuki sent their Pegas (Soluto) and Ertiga to be tested at the Global NCAP.
Filed Under:
Kia Soluto,
NCAP,
News,
Safety,
Suzuki Ertiga
July 31, 2024
Yamaha Motor PH Breaks Multiple Guinness Records At Ayala Malls Manila Bay
On July 13, 2024, Yamaha Motor Philippines made history once again by breaking two Guinness World Records: the Most Engines Started Simultaneously and the Most Horns Sounded Simultaneously. This remarkable achievement took place at the expansive venue and substantial space provided by Ayala Malls Manila Bay, which played a crucial role in facilitating this large-scale event.
Filed Under:
Motorcycle,
News
Japan Cracks Down On Motorized Luggage
Japan starts cracking down on motorized, rideable suitcases. Seen as a replacement to electric mopeds, these mobile luggage has become popular among tourists, some of whom have been breaking the law. As a response, Japan will now require users, both residents and non-residents alike, to wear a helmet and have a license.
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News
Mazda To Celebrate 35 Years Of MX-5 At Fan Festa 2024 Okayama
In case you can’t make it this October to the Mazda Fan Festa 2024 at the Fuji International Speedway, another Fan Festa is slated in November.
Filed Under:
Events,
Mazda Corporate,
Mazda MX-5,
News
Have Honda Connect, Get Discounts And Freebies
Honda Cars Philippines (HCPI) is now offering an extra incentive to owners who will download and activate their Honda Connect account.
Filed Under:
Honda Corporate,
News,
Service
BYD, ACMobility Pledges USD 100 For Every Sealion 6 DM-i Sold In 2024 To Typhoon Carina Victims
BYD Asia Pacific and BYD Cars Philippines announce their commitment to donating USD 100 (P 5,858) for every BYD Sealion 6 DM-i vehicle sold from July 25, 2024 until the end of December 2024 in support of the victims of the recent typhoon Carina.
Filed Under:
BYD Corporate,
BYD Sealion 6,
CSR,
News
The Dongfeng Nanobox Is Now Just P 738K
Dongfeng Motors Philippines (DFM Philippines) is offering its Nanobox EV hatchback with a P 150,000 cash discount or an all-in down payment of P 48,000. Oh, and DFM’s throwing in a free 7-kW wall box charger too.
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Dongfeng Nanobox,
Electric Vehicles (EV),
News,
Sub-Compact
Recaro, BBS Files For Bankruptcy
Two storied German automotive names—Recaro and BBS have filed for bankruptcy. Both firms, which supply several high-end car manufacturers for seats and wheels, respectively, have filed for bankruptcy in separate German courts.
Filed Under:
News
July 30, 2024
JMC Opens First Showroom In Mindanao
Astara Philippines opens the first Jiangling Motors Corporation (JMC) dealership in Mindanao. The new showroom, located in the Farma Auto Supply Compound at Kilometer 13, Panacan, Davao City.
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Dealerships,
JMC Corporate,
News
Nissan PH Upgrades Almera, Brings Back VL Sport Variant Starting This August
Nissan Philippines has expanded the availability of NissanConnect Services (NCS), its brand of in-car connectivity and telematics, to more variants of the Almera starting this August.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
News,
Nissan Almera,
Sub-Compact
Chevrolet Switches Distributors In The Philippines
Chevrolet has officially switched distributors. Formerly distributed by The Covenant Car Company, Inc. (TCCCI), it’s now being distributed by HARIPHIL Asia Resources, Inc.
Filed Under:
Chevrolet Corporate,
News,
PHL Auto Industry
Will Unchecked Electrified Vehicle Subsidies Cause Problems For The PH Auto Industry?
Will unchecked subsidies, or in the case of the Philippines, tax incentives on electrified vehicles, lead to a collapse of the local automotive manufacturing sector? That may be the case if we were to look at possible lessons learned from our neighbor Thailand where several car makers have started consolidating their manufacturing bases and some auto parts suppliers have begun to close.
Filed Under:
Electric Vehicles (EV),
News,
PHL Auto Industry
Here's Your Full June (And H1) 2024 New Car Sales Breakdown
New car sales experienced a slight decline in June 2024 with a 2.9 percent decrease compared to the previous month. This was shown in the joint report of the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines (CAMPI) and the Truck Manufacturers Association (TMA).
Filed Under:
CAMPI,
News,
PHL Auto Industry
July 29, 2024
Jetour Auto PH Opens Pasig Dealership
Jetour Auto Philippines Inc (JAPI) has expanded its reach in eastern Metro Manila with the opening of Jetour Auto Pasig.
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Dealerships,
Jetour Corporate,
News
Ford PH Offers Parts, Labor Discount For Typhoon-Affected Vehicles
Ford Philippines is extending special offers for parts and labor for vehicle owners affected by rains brought on by Typhoon Carina.
Filed Under:
Ford Corporate,
News,
Service
All-New Santa Fe Helps Boost Hyundai's Brand Appeal
The 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe is the most appealing mid-sized SUV according to the 2024 J.D. Power U.S. Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study.
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Hyundai Corporate,
Hyundai Santa Fe,
J.D. Power,
News
Here's The Secret To The Ford Ranger's Impressive Ride Despite Keeping Rear Leaf Springs
The Ford Ranger is engineered for a life of work and adventure. Customers in more than 180 markets around the world depend on its unique blend of capability, versatility, technology, and comfort to enable them to explore new places and take on new challenges.
Filed Under:
Ford Corporate,
Ford Ranger,
News,
Technology
July 28, 2024
Review: 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N
It’s a bit silly, but somehow, it’s a given that sporty cars have to have a bit of emotional appeal. Almost anyone can make a 500-horsepower-plus car these days, but it takes the right x-factor to dial in everything else to make sure it tugs on you in the right way. Down one sensory experience—EVs don’t have the mechanical rawness of internal combustion engines—it takes even more effort to transform an EV into something enthusiasts would salivate over. It’s one challenge Hyundai and its crack team of “N-gineers” have successfully accomplished with the Ioniq 5 N.
Filed Under:
Driver's Seat,
Electric Vehicles (EV),
Hyundai Ioniq 5,
Sports Sedan
July 26, 2024
Honda Cars PH Extends Parts Discount On Flood-Affected Vehicles
Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) is extending a helping hand to those affected by super typhoon Carina through its ‘Honda Helps’ program.
Filed Under:
Honda Corporate,
News,
Service
1,064-Horsepower 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Puts The World On Notice
The 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 is America’s undisputed King of the Hill as it’s been unveiled with the most powerful V8 from the Land of the Free. With its mind-bending specs, it’s out of challenge the world’s best supercars—be it coupe or convertible.
Filed Under:
Chevrolet Corvette,
News,
Sports Car
Subaru To Run Carbon Neutral Fuel, Experimental AWD System At Japan Super Taikyu Racing Series
Subaru is switching vehicles at the third round of the Japan Super Taikyu Series. The High Performance X Future Concept—basically a Subaru WRX with experimental running gear—will takeover racing duties from the rear-wheel drive Subaru BRZ.
Filed Under:
Motorsports,
News,
Subaru Corporate,
Subaru WRX
Porsche Is Most APEAL-ing Premium Brand For 2024
Porsche has been ranked number one in the premium segment in the J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study. It’s the eighth time in a decade that Porsche has earned the top position in the annual study. In addition, the Taycan earned the title for best-in-class in the Upper Mid-Size Premium Segment for the second consecutive year.
Filed Under:
J.D. Power,
News,
Porsche Corporate
Lack Of Hybrids Cause Nissan Sales, Profits To Plunge 99 Percent Globally
Nissan Motor saw its operating profit plummet 99 percent on the year in April to June as its lack of hybrid offerings in the critical U.S. market took a toll on sales.
Filed Under:
News,
Nissan Corporate
Just How Far Can You Drive On A Single Tank With The BYD Sealion 6 DM-i?
BYD Cars Philippines touted that its new plug-in hybrid, the Sealion 6 DM-i makes range anxiety a thing of the past. With its Super DM-i powertrain, the carmaker promised that it can go more than 1,000 kilometers on a single tank (check out the full specs here, video impressions here).
Filed Under:
BYD Corporate,
BYD Sealion 6,
News
July 25, 2024
BYD Wants To Overthrow Toyota's Hybrid Leadership With The 2025 Sealion 6 DM-i
With a P 1.548-million price tag, BYD Cars Philippines sees the new Sealion 6 DM-i as a critical piece to achieving their growth plans in the country (full specs here, watch our first impressions here).
Filed Under:
BYD Corporate,
BYD Sealion 6,
Compact SUV,
News
2025 BYD Sealion 6 DM-i Offers Full Tech Features, 1,100-km Driving Range For P 1.548M (w/ Specs)
BYD Cars Philippines, under ACMobility, has launched the Sealion 6 DM-i Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV). At P 1.548-million, it becomes BYD’s entry-level offering. Yet despite its affordable price tag, it packs a serious amount of space, features, and tech.
Filed Under:
BYD Sealion 6,
Car Launch,
Compact SUV,
News
Lynk & Co PH Brings Roadshow To The Powerplant Mall From July 26-28
Lynk & Co Philippines brings its Co:SPACE roadshow to the Powerplant Mall in Rockwell, Makati from Friday, July 26 to Sunday, 28, 2024.
Filed Under:
Events,
Lynk & Co Corporate,
News
Mapua University Secures Technical Innovation Award At 2024 Shell Eco-Marathon Asia-Pacific And Middle East
Seven Filipino student teams showcased their Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) skills at the Shell Eco-marathon Asia-Pacific and the Middle East 2024 held recently at the Mandalika International Circuit, Lombok, Indonesia. Among the standout teams were Team Siklab from Jose Rizal University (JRU), Cardinal One from Mapua University, Eco Archers from De La Salle University (DLSU), UMindanao Wildcats University of Mindanao (UM), and Team Kalasag from Adamson University, all of which successfully passed the rigorous Technical Inspection and ran their vehicles on the track.
Filed Under:
News,
Shell Corporate,
Shell Eco-Marathon
Geely Achieves Record H1 2024 Sales Globally
Geely Auto Group has announced that for the first half of 2024, they have sold 955,730 units—a 41 percent increase compared to the same period last year.
Filed Under:
Geely Corporate,
News
Service Your MG, Stand To Win A Brand-New MG3 Hybrid
MG is celebrating a century of automotive innovation, and 2024 has been a landmark year for the Chinese-owned British brand in the Philippines.
Filed Under:
MG Corporate,
News,
Service
RCBC Launches No Down Payment Auto Loan Plan
Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC) has launched its latest innovative auto loan product, the RCBC Auto Loan FlexiLite.
Filed Under:
News
Ford North Caloocan Is Dealer No. 49 For Blue Oval In The Philippines
Ford Philippines, in partnership with the ANC+ Group of Companies, has opened its 49th dealership in the country located in North Caloocan.
Filed Under:
Dealerships,
Ford Corporate,
News
July 24, 2024
2025 Ford Ranger Tremor Gets Off-Road Tech From Bronco, Ranger Raptor
After being launched for the European market last year, Ford has finally brought its latest Ranger iteration—the Ranger Tremor—to Asia-Pacific. Built from Thailand and sold initially in Australia, it’s the clearest sign yet of the impending arrival of the off-road-centric 4x4 to the Philippines.
Filed Under:
Ford Ranger,
News,
Pick-Up
Is This Mazda's New Logo?
Are we looking at Mazda’s new logo? The Hiroshima-based carmaker has been granted a trademark for this logo.
Filed Under:
Mazda Corporate,
News,
Rumors
Registrations For 2024 Toyota GAZOO Racing GT Cup Now Open
Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) has announced the start of registrations for its premier sim racing competition, the TOYOTA Gazoo Racing Gran Turismo Cup (TGR GT Cup).
Filed Under:
Events,
News,
Toyota Corporate
Gen Z Show Great Interest In Collectible Cars. Their Choice? The Mazda MX-5
Hagerty, the world’s largest provider of specialty insurance for classic vehicles has revealed an interesting insight when it comes to the future of classic and collectable cars.
Filed Under:
Mazda MX-5,
News,
Sports Car
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