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August 19, 2024

The Asian Cross Country Rally Is Mitsubishi And Ralliart's Redemption Arc

Mitsubishi has seemingly turned its back on its fans. They stopped racing in World Rally Championship (WRC) and Dakar Rally. They also discontinued the highly revered Lancer Evolution, closed the door on the Eclipse, and even the former flagship Pajero SUV was axed. Personally, I think these calls were all the result of the alliance with Renault and Nissan courtesy of Carlos Ghosn, but that’s for another discussion.

Caltex continues to expand its retail footprint across the country by opening 18 new service stations across the Philippines during the first half of 2024.

Changan Auto has partnered with Auto Icon to open its newest dealership in Alabang, providing easier access and reaching more customers in the Southern part of Luzon, including Laguna (Sta. Rosa and Pagsanjan) and Batangas (Lipa City and Batangas City).

Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC), in partnership with long-time dealer partner BM Domingo Motor Sales, Inc. (BMD), announces the grand opening of the new Isuzu Cabanatuan IOS dealership. The event marks a significant milestone in Isuzu’s ongoing commitment to delivering exceptional customer service and sustainable operations.

Review: 2024 MG 4 Luxury And XPower

When a car’s been declared as “Car of the Year,” it comes with a certain level of weight and expectation. In the case of the MG 4, there’s extra scrutiny involved since it’s the overly critical UK market that awarded it as such. Thankfully, it’s a reputation that, all things considered, this all-electric hatchback lives up to.

Watch The Finals Of The 2024 Toyota Gazoo Racing GT Cup Philippines This August 17-18

Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) is holding the Finals of its premier e-motorsports tournament, the 2024 Toyota Gazoo Racing GT Cup Philippines, on August 17 and 18 at the Main Atrium of the SM Mall of Asia in Pasay City.

Check Out The Hyundai Tucson HEV, Santa Fe HEV In Clark This August 17-18

Hyundai Motor Philippines Inc. (HMPH) is bringing the Hyundai Mobility Experience up north at SM City Clark this weekend. Mallgoers will get to check out the newly launched Hyundai Hybrid line, bannered by the new Tucson HEV and all-new Santa Fe HEV, as well as a display of the brand’s MPVs, namely the Custin, Stargazer X, and Staria at The Event Center on August 17-18.

Grab Philippines says its now easier to book a ride. In the first half of the year, nine out of 10 passengers trying to book a Grab ride were successfully allocated a driver within an average of 21 seconds—demonstrating a faster booking time versus last year.

The GAC GS3 Emzoom has also joined the five-star club at the ASEAN New Car Assessment Program or ASEAN NCAP. The compact crossover, and GAC Motor Philippines’ best-selling vehicle, scored an impressive 88.39 out of 100 points.

SMC Asia Car Distributors Corp., the official importer and distributor of BMW in the Philippines now has the most extensive EV line-up in the country with the arrival of the first-ever iX1 premium compact Sport Activity Vehicle (SAV) and iX2 premium compact Sport Activity Coupe (SAC). This brings the all-electric BMW i range to seven which includes the iX3, iX, i4, i5, and i7.

Toyota Motor PH Is Giving Carlos Yulo A Brand-New Land Cruiser Prado

After getting, among others, a three-bedroom unit valued at P 35-million, two-time Olympic gold medalist Carlos Yulo now has a ride to match. Toyota Motor Philippines is gifting Yulo with a brand-new Land Cruiser Prado valued at P 4.8-million (check out the full specs here). The announcement was made on Toyota Motor Philippines’ social media pages.

Zeekr engineers have managed to hit a milestone by coming up with an EV battery that charges from 10 to 80 percent in just 10.5 minutes making it the fastest charging EV battery ever. Achieved by the Zeekr 007 and its battery capable of 5.5C ultra-fast charging, Zeekr reckons it will remove customer range anxiety.

Ford Philippines is expanding the coverage of its Scheduled Service Plan or SSP. Owners whose Ford vehicles are less than 12 months and/or traveled less than 10,000 kilometers from its release date are now eligible to available of SSP.

Audi Philippines continues to strengthen its service capabilities through specialized trainings that fully equip its team to handle the complete range of Audi vehicles, from traditional combustion engines to hybrid and fully electric models. This milestone was achieved through intensive training sessions led by Martin Whenlock, Manager of Product Support at the Audi Technical Service Center in Singapore.

Here Are The Full Specs Of The 2025 Hyundai Tucson Gas, Diesel Variants (w/ Specs)

When Hyundai Motor Philippines launched the Tucson Hybrid last month, the automaker also used that occasion to update the rest of the Tucson line-up. Since the highlight was the electrified variant, not much information was given about the revamped gasoline and diesel models. However, as stocks start to arrive at dealerships this month, the automaker has now revealed all.

Mazda has just confirmed that its all-electric sedan, the EZ-6, will be sold outside China. After retail sales start in China by the end of this year, it will become a true global model with sales to also commence in Europe by 2025.

When Nissan Philippines launched the all-new Z in September last year, the carmaker was overwhelmed with demand to the point that they had to raffle off allocations just for the chance to buy one. Now, demand has started to normalize that they’ll be making do without the lottery system for the first time since the current-generation sportscar’s launch in the Philippines.

The Mitsubishi Gateway Group has announced that the 2025 Montero Sport is now available at all its 13 dealership locations nationwide.

Isuzu PH Offers 30 Percent Discount On Select Parts, Labor On Typhoon-Affected Vehicles

Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) has launched a comprehensive Typhoon Assistance Program to aid vehicle owners impacted by the recent Typhoon Carina.

Are you looking for an eco-friendly ride or a versatile city cruiser? Suzuki Philippines has fantastic deals just for you, but don't wait too long—they're only available from August 12 to 31!

BMW officially starts the Northern Leg of its Philippine Loop adventure. After successfully conquering two out of eight checkpoints and completing all six RoRo points in the Southern leg, the BMW team is now ready to tackle the remaining challenges of the archipelago.

Chery Auto Philippines welcomes the Rising Cars Corporation (under the Laus Group of Companies) to the Chery dealership network with the opening of its new dealership in Bacolor, Pampanga.

Petron Grows 21 Percent In H1 2024

Petron Corporation delivered a 21 percent growth in consolidated revenues for the first half of the year to P 444.5 billion from last year’s P 367 billion, sustaining its positive momentum this 2024.

GAC Motor Philippines, under Astara, carries forward with their growth strategy and launches GAC Motor Bacolod through a partnership with Ponce Automobile Corp.

After scoring a five-star rating at the more stringent ANCAP (Australasian New Car Assessment Program) and Euro NCAP, it’s just going to be a formality for the Omoda 5 to score the same at the ASEAN NCAP. It’s a formality they’ve just achieved with the crossover’s 5-star rating during its safety test.

Hyundai Motor Philippines Inc. (HMPH) continues to celebrate the 75th anniversary of ties between the Philippines and South Korea with a special promo for the Hyundai Stargazer.

Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) brought select members of the media to Thailand to watch the 2024 Asia Cross Country Rally. During the welcome dinner, Executive Vice President for Sales and Marketing Toshiaki Kato shared some exemplary numbers.

Geely is the highest-ranked Chinese auto brand and second overall when it comes to innovation. This is according to the Center for Automotive Management’s Automotive Innovation Awards 2024.

SLEX Lane Expansion, Barrier-Less Plazas On Track For End-2024

Upgrades to the South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) are on track to be completed by the end of the year, including expansion of its 36.1-kilometer main carriageway to six lanes each side as well as enhancements to its cashless toll collection system that will allow for barrier-less toll plazas said SMC SLEX, Inc.

Frankie Ang To Exit Inchcape Philippines As Part Of Management Shakeup

Inchcape Philippines announced a series of leadership changes within the organization. This comes shortly after Inchcape Philippines celebrated its first anniversary.

As part of Honda Cars Philippines, Inc.’s (HCPI) commitment to empowering the youth of today, it has continued its partnership with the Department of Science and Technology – Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI) at this year’s 7th imake.wemake:create.innovate.collaborate.

GAC Motor Philippines announces the local roll out of the GAC International Sales & Service Way (GSSW) program. GSSW is a comprehensive coaching and training initiative aimed at enhancing customer satisfaction across all touchpoints, including sales, aftersales, and operations management.

Foton Motor Philippines Inc. (FMPI) recently relaunched Foton Bacolod. Now operated by ANGS Automotive Inc., Foton Bacolod is located along Lacson Street, Mandalagan, Bacolod City.

South Korean Fire Raises Concern On Chinese EV Battery Safety

A fire caused by a battery electric vehicle in South Korea has raised concerns on Chinese-made high-voltage lithium-ion batteries as well as the safety of EVs in general.

BMW is exploring the use of humanoid robots in production for the first time. During a trial run lasting several weeks at BMW Group Plant Spartanburg, the latest humanoid robot, Figure 02 from California company Figure, successfully inserted sheet metal parts into specific fixtures, which were then assembled as part of the chassis. The robot must be particularly dexterous to complete this production step.

Mober, the pioneer of green logistics services in the Philippines, has launched sustainable delivery services in Cebu to support the regional expansion of Swedish home furnishing retail giant IKEA in the Philippines.

Bosch Car Service Philippines, under ACMobility, recently held a groundbreaking ceremony for its flagship outlet, which will provide bumper-to-bumper car service for most car brands.

Lexus Philippines is offering enhanced ownership packages on selected electrified models until August 31, 2024.

Lexus at Mitsukoshi is holding a curated travel experience designed to ignite the desire to discover hidden gems, delight in culinary experiences, and dress to style for these adventures. Register for these workshops here.

JMC Opens Second Showroom In Mindanao

Astara Philippines announces the inauguration of the second JMC dealership in Mindanao. JMC Butuan is located at Samping’s Place, J.C. Aquino Avenue, Butuan City and is operated by multi-brand distributor Globalcars Inc.

Nissan has been trialing an innovative automotive paint aimed at helping lower a vehicle’s ambient cabin temperature in summer and reduce the energy usage of the air-conditioning system.

CST Tires, the largest tire manufacturer in the world takes on the mission to educate people about tires and road safety. To that end, the Taiwan-based brand has entered into a partnership with television personality “Kuya” Kim Atienza to promote the everyday performance and safety of its tires.

The need for reliable and versatile vehicles is paramount to many Filipinos, especially for families and entrepreneurs. Multi-Purpose Vehicles or MPVs, it seems, have become an essential choice for many offering both functionality and comfort.

Chevrolet opens the doors of its first dealership under Hariphil Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI), the newly-minted distributor of Chevrolet in the Philippines.

Jetour Auto Expands Presence With Mandaue Showroom Opening

Jetour Auto Philippines Inc (JAPI) opens its new showroom in Mandaue. Located along AC Cortes Avenue in Mandaue City in Cebu Province, it provides easy access to Jetour and its roster of SUVs, crossovers, and EVs as well as aftersales service.

You’re looking at the UX 300e, Lexus’ first EV. Now, I hear what you’re thinking: isn’t it the RZ? Well, if we’re talking about using a bespoke platform and all, then yes, the RZ is Lexus’ first battery electric vehicle. The UX, however, paved the way. As such, there are compromises made along the way, but overall, it’s not bad especially if you’re in the market for a sensible, efficient luxury EV with a unique Lexus vibe.

In what could be the clearest sign of the refreshed Civic’s Philippine arrival, Honda Cars Philippines has upped the discount on its compact sedan until August 31, 2024.

JAC Motor Celebrates 60 Years By Making JS6 Compact SUV Available To PH Buyers

Commemorating the JAC Group’s 60th anniversary this year, the newest brand distributed in the Philippines by Astara makes the all-new JS6 compact crossover available at its pioneering dealership: JAC Manila Bay.

The Ranger and Everest, Ford Philippines’ top-selling vehicles, have achieved sales milestones two years since launching in the market in July 2022.

The Mitsubishi Xforce has earned a maximum five-star rating at the 2024 ASEAN New Car Assessment Program or NCAP. The Xforce scored 79.15 out of 100 using the 2021-2025 assessment protocol. The rating is valid for several Xforce markets, including the Philippines.

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