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February 8, 2023

EastWest Bank, UniOil Renews Partnership For Fuel Discounts


EastWest has renewed its partnership with Unioil to offer exclusive savings to its valued customers!

Mazda CX-60, Nissan Z Selected As World's Best Cars Of 2023


The countdown to awarding the best car of 2023 starts today with the announcement of the Top 10 finalists at the World Car Awards. The Top 5 finalists in seven categories have also been announced.

Philippine Culture In The Spotlight At Hyundai's Mobility Adventure On Roblox


Hyundai Motor Philippines Inc. (HMPH), together with Hyundai Motor Corporation (HMC), invites Roblox users to explore and experience Philippine-themed content at the Hyundai Mobility Adventure (HMA) metaverse space. HMA was developed in 2021 as a new-age online customer experience (CX) platform to introduce the brand’s latest products, initiatives and future mobility solutions to younger generations. It also provides constant in-game updates that aim to bring light to the different cultures of the regions that Hyundai is present in.

Feast Your Eyes On The Most Powerful Ultra-Luxury SUV In The Philippines: The 2023 Aston Martin DBX707 (w/ Specs)


After announcing its arrival last July, Aston Martin Manila officially launches the DBX707—the world’s most powerful ultra-luxury SUV.

Lexus IS Is The Philippines' Best-Selling Compact Luxury Passenger Car For 2022


The Lexus IS has taken the crown of best-selling compact luxury passenger car in the Philippine market in 2022. This is according to the year-end sales report of the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines or CAMPI.

Toyota Shows Off 2023 Wigo's New Face


Just a week before its global reveal, Toyota through its affiliate Malaysian Perodua, has released the first official photos of the all-new Wigo (Malaysian market Perodua) showing its front and rear clips.

February 6, 2023

Furukawa Battery Now In The Philippines


In need of a new car battery? Auto parts specialist BSB Junrose wants you to consider its newest offering: Furukawa automotive batteries.

Honda Offers Discounts, Free PMS For Select Vehicles Until February 28


Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) is extending its “New Year, New Deals” promo and now includes “Choose Your Own Deals” for the City sedan and Brio until February 28.

Sportscar In Their DNA: Experiencing The Porsche World Road Show 2023


Welcome to the Porsche World Road Show (PWRS), a professional driving event that’s been held in more than 45 countries around the world. Seen purely from a marketer’s standpoint, there’s no better way to showcase the singleness of the Porsche mindset. It’s proof of the brand’s philosophy achieved through generations of honing and improvement. For owners and enthusiasts, it’s the best way to experience the entire line-up in the way it’s meant to be experienced.

February 5, 2023

Review: 2023 Toyota RAV4 LTD Hybrid


Sport Utility Vehicles are all gas guzzlers, right? Well, not the Toyota RAV4. Sized smack in the middle of the compact SUV segment, it produces class-leading fuel economy figures, and that’s counting the diesel-fed Honda CR-V. How’s that possible? In a flash of brilliance, the entire RAV4 is now a hybrid. Though you still fill it up with gasoline like Petron XCS in the usual way, there’s an electric motor to share the effort and cut fuel consumption. It’s quite the ace, and this finally helps it shine.

February 4, 2023

Isuzu Makati Is 2022 Isuzu Dealer Of The Year


Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) recognized the exemplary performance of its dealers at the 2022 Dealer of the Year Awards (DOYA) last January 27. The annual DOYA event acknowledges the hard work and commitment of sales and aftersales force of Isuzu dealers.

Volvo Philippines To Source EVs From Malaysia


Volvo Cars Philippines will soon be importing vehicles from neighboring Malaysia, according to reports coming out of Malaysian automotive websites including PaulTan.org.

Here Are The Full Specs Of The 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 For The Philippines (w/ Specs)


Last December, Hyundai Motor Philippines (HMPH) made a surprise announcement surrounding the prices and general specs of its Ioniq 5 EV. As its market launch inches closer (it’s expected to make a formal market introduction at the Manila International Auto Show or MIAS in April), HMPH has revealed the full specs of the Ioniq 5, and they look competitive.

Sportscars, Hybrids Dominate List Of Most Satisfying Cars To Own


Would you buy the same car again that you’re driving now? That’s the single defining question behind the annual Consumer Reports list of Most Satisfying and Least Satisfying cars.

Volkswagen PH Responds To Critics By Teasing The Arrival Of The 2023 Tharu Compact Crossover


Update: readers and commenters have pointed that this could just very well be a refreshed/special edition variant of the T-Cross (bummer). Read the update at the bottom, and continue to read the original story.

In what seemed like a direct response to some heavy social media bashing last week concerning unofficial imports of its ID.4 and ID.6 EVs, Volkswagen Philippines has emerged from its long period of hibernation by teasing an upcoming all-new compact crossover: the 2023 Tharu.

Geely Is Now Philippines' 8th Best-Selling Car Brand As 2022 Sales Rise 52 Percent


Geely Philippines ended 2022 with a 52 percent year-on-year sales growth. The Chinese carmaker sold 9,302 units, enabling it to gain one spot in terms of overall industry sales (eighth) with a 2.6 percent market share of the Philippine market.

Ford Returns To Formula 1


After more than two decades, Ford is returning to Formula 1. The American carmaker and Red Bull Powertrains are entering into a long term strategic technical partnership for the development of the next-gen hybrid power unit to be used from the 2026 Formula 1 season onwards.

February 3, 2023

Matchbox To Commemorate 70 Years With Special Range


Mattel is commemorating the 70th Anniversary of the Matchbox brand and seven decades of die-cast adventures by reflecting on its legacy and looking to the future. To celebrate, the brand is introducing a line of special limited-edition vehicles, paying tribute to Matchbox’s heritage of inventing highly detailed and realistic vehicles that have inspired generations of kids while remaining a trusted brand for collectors. Matchbox unleashes kids’ innate desire for freedom to explore the world so that they can discover their independence.

Volvo To Launch Geely-Based Luxury MPV To Rival Lexus LM


Volvo is gearing up to launch three all-electric SUVs, two all-electric sedans, and one all-electric MPV by 2030 with the help of parent company, Geely.

February 2, 2023

Hino Philippines Welcomes New President


Hino Motors Philippines (HMP) announces the appointment of its new president, Mr. Shingo Sakai. In a ceremony last January 27, the new president was introduced to its network of dealers and business partners during the company’s 8th annual dealer conference. Sakai succeeds Mitsuharu Tabata who was at the company’s helm for four years.

Porsche World Road Show Returns To Indonesia With Exhilarating On-Track Action


The highly anticipated Porsche World Road Show (PWRS) returns to Indonesia at the Sentul International Circuit from February 3 to 10, offering sports car enthusiasts the thrill of piloting up to 27 Porsche sports cars on a purpose-built racetrack alongside other off-road driving activities.

Is The Philippine Market Toyota Vios Receiving Another Facelift This Year? Seems So


Will the current Toyota Vios receive yet another update before bowing out? That seems to be the case if these spy shots are correct.

February 1, 2023

San Miguel Removes 1M Tons Of Silt, Waste From Pasig River


San Miguel Corporation (SMC) said it expects its P 2-billion Pasig River cleanup project to cross the one million metric tons threshold in silt and solid wastes removed by this month. This as its dredging teams focus their efforts on both ends of the river—the Manila Bay and Laguna Lake, where significant water flow restriction is known to occur.

MINI Philippines Welcomes MINI Asia To Commemorate First EV-Equipped Dealership


After the opening of the largest Mini showroom in the Philippines in Bonifacio Global City last December, Mini Philippines welcomed Mini Asia to commemorate the flagship showroom and kick off 2023.

Increased Digitalization Helped Boost Nissan Philippines' Aftersales Revenue In 2022


There’s more good news over at Nissan Philippines. Aside from an impending price adjustment to the Leaf EV, the carmaker also reported that as a result of their digitalization efforts, their aftersales revenue has jumped in 2022.

2024 Mazda CX-90 Goes All In On Premium Style, Performance, Comfort


After teasing the availability of a plug-in hybrid variant and the performance of its turbocharged inline-6, Mazda has finally pulled the wraps off its first-ever three-row SUV riding on the new Large Product platform: the first-ever 2024 Mazda CX-90.