GAC Motor may have entered the Philippine market back in 2018, but circumstances meant that my first taste of what the brand offered came three years later. With little in the way of expectations, what could this brand offer to the Filipino consumer? Well, let’s find out by giving their flagship SUV, the GAC GS8 a spin.
Supporting a holistic initiative spearheaded by the Department of Agrarian Reform(DAR), Foton Zamboanga turned over fleets of commercial vehicles down south that will be utilized for DAR Region 9’s project, mainly to aid the mobility longed for by local farmers.
The implementation of stricter community quarantine restrictions last August halted the Philippine auto industry’s recovery with the combined Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines (CAMPI) and Truck Manufacturers Association (TMA) report saying that new vehicle sales declined 11.5 percent year-on-year, and 26.3 percent month-on-month in August.
If you’re hoping to skip the queues on the Land Cruiser 300 by going with the Land Cruiser Prado, well, think again. It looks like that mid-sized SUV will also be affected by a supply shortage as well.
Ford Philippines today launches the top-of-the-line Mustang variant, the new Mustang Shelby GT500, marking the official arrival of the world-renowned performance icon to Philippine shores.
The RX is the very first luxury crossover SUV to proudly wear the Lexus badge. When it made its debut in 1998, it laid the foundation for what would be a highly successful nameplate. To date, the RX is the most popular model sold by Lexus Philippines and it isn’t surprising considering how the model has evolved, not just in appearance, but in build quality, technology, and practicality.
The IATF is chucking the current community quarantine classifications in the National Capital Region in favor of a new two-level quarantine system. This, the government hopes, balances the spread of COVID-19 and spurring business activity.
If you’re one of the few who’d be getting your all-new Land Cruiser 300, good for you. If you’re just thinking of falling in line for one, expect a lengthy wait. How long? Maybe up to four years.
Mazda may have been giving its CX-5 compact SUV continuous updates every year be it in the form of new colors, more advanced features, or even upgraded engines, it seems 2022 will finally give it some revised exterior styling as well.
With new expressways opening up to provide better and faster travel options, government has mandated cashless and contactless payment systems to eliminate congestion and ensure the public’s protection against the COVID-19 virus.
Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) is kicking off the holiday season with its 4-Day Sale this September 15 to 18, 2021. With that comes special deals and discounts for new customers and existing Honda owners.
In an effort to expand its reach in the country, LausGroup of Companies further develops the BMW Motorrad brand in Pampanga. The long-time partner of BMW in the Philippines broke ground in preparation for a new stand-alone BMW Motorrad dealership. Located along Jose Abad Santos Ave. in San Fernando City, the facility is set to bring more excitement to the North Luzon riding community.
After declaring earlier this year that its operations in India will “continue as is” Ford has announced that it will be ceasing all vehicle manufacturing in India. This brings to an end the manufacture and sale of India-specific models such as the Figo, Aspire, Freestyle, and EcoSport by the second quarter of 2022.
Sojitz Fuso Philippines Corporation (SFP), the general distributor of Fuso trucks and buses in the Philippines, is now offering the 6-wheeler Canter models—FE73, FE84, FE85-L, and FG 4x4.
Honda today announced that it will start a testing program for autonomous vehicles in September 2021, taking a step toward an autonomous vehicle mobility service (MaaS) business in Japan, which Honda is planning to launch under collaboration with Cruise and General Motors.
The new Nissan Terra has now hit Philippine streets, as a family SUV with bolder looks and best-in-class entertainment and safety (you can read our launch story here, or our review of the Terra VL 4x4 here).
Jeep will close one of its two factories in China by next March, this as Jeep’s parent company Stellantis aims to restructure its operations in the world’s biggest auto market.
Geely Automobile Holdings Limited announced that it has signed a strategic investment agreement with ECARX Technology Co. Ltd. to acquire approximately 1.51 percent of the company in return for an investment of US$50 million. The investment represents Geely Auto’s latest move in the field of automotive intelligence.
Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI), the country’s official distributor of Hyundai vehicles, continues its year-long celebration of 20 years as the Filipino’s lifetime mobility partner with the launch of Hyundai MOVE (MObility Virtual Experience) on September 10, 2021.