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June 12, 2022

Suzuki Launches Ertiga Hybrid For ASEAN


Just two months after its Indian market debut, the new Suzuki Ertiga Hybrid has made its regional debut in ASEAN. Launched for the Indonesian market, the Ertiga Hybrid is the first LMPV (Low MPV) made available with hybrid drive.

2023 Toyota Vios Drops More Camo, Could Get 3-Cylinder Engines?


The next-generation Toyota Vios sheds more of its camouflage ahead of what’s expected to be a global debut in August.

The Mazda MX-5 Takes To The Grid In The One-Make MSCC Miata Spec Series Race


Twenty race-prepped Mazda MX-5s took to the track as the inaugural season of the MSCC Mazda Miata Spec Series went underway at the Clark International Speedway.

Truckers Strike Threatens To Hit Hyundai, Kia Vehicle Supply


Production at Hyundai Motor Group’s biggest factory complex fell by half because of a shortage of parts caused by a trucker’s strike in South Korea. The automaker’s Ulsan Plants—which assembles vehicles such as the Tucson (see lead photo) is operating at about 50 to 60 percent capacity.

June 10, 2022

Lucena City Is The Location Of Mitsubishi Motors PH's 64th Dealership


Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) inaugurates its 64th outlet in the country at Lucena. The capital city of the province of Quezon also becomes the newest home of Mizukuwa Motors Corp. (MZM) apart from Banaba South, Batangas and Anabu Imus, Cavite. Situated at the Diversion Road, Pan-Philippine Highway at Ilayang Dupay, the facility has a land area of 4,000 square meters with three display vehicles and ten service bays.

Mazda Reinvents White With The CX-60's Rhodium White Premium


After Soul Red Crystal, Machine Gray Metallic, and Platinum Quartz, Mazda is set to reinvent the color white with their new shade: Rhodium White Premium.

BYD To Supply Battery Tech To Tesla Soon


Tesla may have a new battery supplier soon for its EVs in the form of China’s BYD. In a short clip that aired on Chinese state television, BYD executive vice-president Lian Yu-bo said [via Reuters]:

Hyundai Starts Driverless Car-Hailing Service in South Korea


Hyundai is ready to pilot a RoboRide driverless car-hailing service in the posh district of Gangnam. Using the Ioniq 5 battery electric vehicle, these Level 4-equipped autonomous driving vehicles will operate in one of the most congested areas of South Korea’s capital city.

Should Nissan PH Give The Altima Another Try?


Should Nissan Philippines give its Altima another chance here in the Philippines? If they do, it could very well be this.

June 9, 2022

Official Lexus Merchandise Could Make For A Great Father's Day Gift


When it comes to finding the right gift for the car loving man in your life for Father’s Day, some are simply easier to shop for than others. If the person has a love for cars especially Lexus, then the hunt for the perfect present just got a whole lot easier.

LEGO Optimus Prime Now Available For Pre-Orders In The Philippines


Lego’s transformable Optimus Prime figure is now available for pre-orders in the Philippines. Certified Lego store Bankee Bricks now has them on their website listed for a cool P 10,999.

Hino Delivers Fleet Of Modern Fire Trucks To Bureau Of Fire Protection


Hino Motors Philippines (HMP) turned over a fleet of brand-new fire trucks to the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) last June 3 in a ceremony held at the HMP headquarters in Calamba Laguna.

2023 Mitsubishi ASX To Get Turbocharged, Electrified Powertrains


Mitsubishi Motors has released engine details for its 2023 ASX compact crossover ahead of its global debut in September.

Europe Upholds 2035 Ban On Combustion Engines


The end of the internal combustion engine is near. This as the European Union voted to uphold the ban of gasoline- and diesel-powered cars in the bloc by 2035.

Don't Hate Those Plastic Fenders On The 2022 Subaru WRX. They're There For A Reason


An XV sedan. A WRX crossover. Take your pick, the fifth-generation Subaru WRX has its share of pundits questioning one thing: the black fender flares. True enough, when the LED screen parted and the three WRXs rolled out onto the stage, most weren’t captivated by the functional hood scoop or the aggressive looking C-shaped headlights. All eyes were on the fender flares that run through the entire length of the lower body. What has Subaru been smoking?

June 8, 2022

Missing The Forester XT? The Subaru WRX Wagon Is For You


If you’re missing the turbocharged Forester (aka Forester XT), then Motor Image Pilipinas thinks you’re the target buyer for their all-new WRX Wagon.

Now Available In The Philippines: 2022 Subaru WRX And WRX Wagon


After revealing its pricing and specifications last week, Motor Image Pilipinas, the exclusive distributor of Subaru in the Philippines officially launches the all-new, fifth-generation WRX and WRX Wagon. It’s now available for viewing at all authorized dealerships nationwide.

Check Out The Only Light-Duty 4x4 Truck In The Market At MAFBEX


When the country’s only light duty truck with a 4x4 option and the country’s long-running premier food and beverage exposition merge, expect a fun and profitable mix.

Volvo Cars To Use Unreal Engine For In-Car Graphics


Volvo Cars is partnering with Epic Games to use the Unreal Engine game engine to provide high-quality graphics inside its upcoming vehicles.

450 Hyundai Modern PUVs To Ply Bicol Routes


The Hyundai BiyaHenyo Caravan’s recent Bicol leg had Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI) upping the ante in its unflagging support for the nationwide Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP).

Lamborghini Has Produced 20,000 Of The Urus Super SUV


Lamborghini adds a new record to the Urus’s accolades. It’s now the best-selling model for the brand in the shortest time ever. Since its market debut in 2018, 20,000 units have been produced, setting sales records year on year. The twenty-thousandth Urus, in Viola Mithras with black calipers and panoramic roof, comes off the production line today, destined for a customer in Azerbaijan.

Should We Have Gotten This 2023 Honda HR-V Instead?


Honda has finally pulled the wraps off the North American HR-V—a bigger, more powerful compact crossover which will form the basis of the global ZR-V coming later in the year.

June 7, 2022

Toyota Motor PH Recalling Land Cruiser 300, Lexus LX For Brake Software


Just last month, Toyota Motor Philippines announced a recall involving vehicles with a faulty brake actuator software. Initially, the list covered selected units of the RAV4 Hybrid and Lexus NX HEV. Now, however, the carmaker has expanded the coverage of the said recall to cover two additional models.

The Isuzu N-Series Smoother Is The Light-Duty Truck For Every Filipino SME


When it comes to moving industries, Isuzu has one of the longest-running histories in the Philippine market. For over 22 consecutive years, the brand has proven itself as the number one truck brand in the country, providing some of the most innovative, durable, and reliable transport solutions that are designed to be part of growing Filipino companies. With the evolving business climate, Isuzu has continued to develop new products to complement the fast-paced changes that are forecast to happen. One such product is the Isuzu N-Series Smoother, the brand’s first light duty truck equipped with an Automated Manual Transmission (AMT).

Toyota's Hybrid Vehicles Can Now Be Used To Power Homes


Leveraging their know-how in electric vehicle battery technology, Toyota has come up with a battery energy storage system for residential use.

Give Dads The Gift Of Safety With Prestone Products


As Father’s Day nears, what does one give to the most important men in all our lives? For dads who love their cars, Prestone may have the perfect gift with their line of products.