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February 21, 2023

Kia Philippines Lauded As Best Performing Market In Asia-Pacific In 2022

In its fourth year as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Ayala Corporation, KP Motors Corporation (Kia Philippines) announced that it has outpaced the growth of the automotive industry as a whole with a 34 percent sales increase in 2022 (the industry grew 26 percent).

It's Not Just Your Imagination: Manila's Traffic Worsened In 2022

Cubao to Makati in 5 minutes? How about 27? That’s the time it took to travel approximately 10 kilometers in 2022 according to the annual TomTom Traffic Index.

2023 Volvo XC40 Now Comes With Standard Hybrid Power For P 3.690M (w/ Specs)

At the Alabang Country Club’s 35th Mango Tee, Volvo Philippines showed off the XC40 premium compact SUV. Dubbed as one of the country’s most prestigious golfing events, Volvo used the occasion to show off the updated version of the smallest member of its range, now powered by the Boost Hybrid powertrain.

There has been so much ado when it comes to the discussion of electrification in the country. Is it coming? Is it here? When will the Philippines finally transition to more sustainable mobility? Why is the government taking so long in extending legislative support? While most of the luxury brands have continued to launch EV after EV, in an effort to provide Filipinos next-level mobility, Toyota has taken a more practical and, dare we say, simpler route while still providing motorists a taste of what it means to shift to a more sustainable mode of transport.

Few cars have such wide-ranging talents as the BMW 5 Series, and buyers seem to agree: it’s been at the heart of the German automaker’s range in every generation that’s been around (the current is the seventh). However, in the time when it has become almost the default choice, helped by the fact that it’s the best of its kind, it faces an interesting challenge: luxury crossovers. But as the demand for luxury sedans is shrinking, BMW isn’t going down without a fight. Their response is to come up with the best 5 Series since the legendary E39 generation.

2023 Suzuki Grand Vitara Returns To ASEAN With Hybrid Power

After teasing its ASEAN return last January, Suzuki has finally unveiled the all-new Grand Vitara in Indonesia.

It’s our fault, really. We got so excited at the prospect at an all-new Volkswagen model hitting the Philippine market that we (probably along with you) got deflated by this piece of news. Remember that “thing” that VW was teasing? It’s nothing more than just new colors for its T-Cross sub-compact SUV.

Hyundai Baliwag Bags Best In Service For Asia-Pacific At Global Customer Experience Championship

Hyundai Naga and Baliwag earned top distinctions at the 2022 Global Customer Experience Championship (CXC). A network-wide competition started by Hyundai Motor Corporation advocates exceptional customer care in both Sales and Aftersales. It not only reinforces the competencies of the brand’s frontliners, but also remind and enable them to embody the “Hyundai Dealer Key Behavior” of H.E.A.R.T., which stands for Host, Empathize, Anticipate, Respect, and Thank.

Two battery electric vehicles ended up as the big winners at the 2023 Canadian Car of the Year awards. The BMW i4 bagged the 2023 Canadian Car of the Year award, while the Hyundai Ioniq 5 won the 2023 Canadian Utility Vehicle of the Year.

BMW takes the top spot in Consumer Reports’ annual ranking of automotive brands when it comes to performance, safety, and reliability.

Caltex, marketed by Chevron Philippines Inc. (CPI), is distributing Caltex SavePlus cards with big fuel discounts and other benefits to AutoHub customers as part of their after-sales program. On top of that, customers that will book their PMS appointment thru their recently launched mobile app, are also eligible to get SavePlus cards. This was announced during the partnership signing ceremony, held at the AutoHub Dealership in Greenhills attended by Chevron and AutoHub executives.

Mazda PH Rolls Out Updated 2023 MX-5 With New Colors, Wireless Apple CarPlay

Last week, we reported that, along with price adjustment to some of its models, Mazda Philippines quietly slipped in new soft-top option for the MX-5. Now, it can be confirmed that the availability of the Brown Top option coincides with the release of a minor update for their iconic two-seater sportscar.

Suzuki Philippines, Inc (SPH), continues its efforts to make its latest models of iconic cars more accessible to more customers and Filipino families by holding a two-day roadshow in one of the country’s leading malls.

After declaring that 2023 with be an “electric year” for the brand, Peugeot has officially shown their new 48-volt hybrid system that will roll out initially in the 3008 and 5008 before being extended to other models.

For the first time ever, Mitsubishi Motors Corporation will be producing an all-electric kei-car-sized commercial vehicle outside of Japan. Production of the Minicab-MiEV will start at the PT Mitsubishi Motors Krama Yudha Indonesia—the Japanese carmaker’s factory in Indonesia with plans to export them to other ASEAN markets.

The Creta and Stargazer seem like they’ve got nothing in common. Sure enough, look at them and except for the stylized “H” logo at the front, there’s almost no family resemblance. Yet, underneath, these two share the same powertrain and platform. The most vital ingredients to any new car, Hyundai has built one so flexible that it’s able to cater to vastly different audiences very well.

Maxus Philippines is offering its D60 SUV with big discounts for both variants. The entry-level D60 Pro now comes with a P 192,000 discount dropping its SRP from P 1,240,000 to just P 1,048,000. While the Elite variant is offered with a discount of P130,000 from its regular SRP of P1,338,000, making the variant yours for just P1,208,000.

The Women’s World Car of the Year (WWCOTY) jury announces the winners in each of this year’s six categories. These vehicles represent excellence in their segments based on safety, driving, comfort, technology, design, efficiency, impact on the environment, and value for money.

We got stares, inquisitive looks, and genuine questions about the Kia EV6 while it was charging at the front of Seda Hotel in Bonifacio Global City—one of Ayala Land’s pioneering EV charging sites. Finished in Moonshade, a matte silver-gray color, one guy stared intently before realizing he was blocking traffic and moved out of the way. Such is the design power of Kia Philippines’ first all-electric vehicle and why it could be vital to its success, at least locally.

Geely Opens New Design Studio In Milan

The Geely Auto Group has opened a new design center in Milan, Italy. The Geely Auto Innovation Design Center Italy will serve as the carmaker’s hub for creativity and design in Europe.

Hariphil Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI), the official distributor of Hyundai commercial vehicles in the country, closed 2022 with 10 percent growth in bus sales.

The Philippine automotive industry continues its strong recovery by selling 29,499 units last January. This is 42.1 percent higher than January 2022’s 20,785 units. However, on a month-on-month basis, the tally is 20.8 percent lower to December’s 37,259 units.

For P 1.496M, You Can Be One Of 75 To Own The Mitsubishi Strada GLS S-Limited

In celebration of 100,000 Strada pickup trucks sold in the Philippines, Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) has unveiled the Strada GLS S-Limited. Standing for “Street Limited,” this limited edition is rare; with just 75 units available nationwide.

This is it. Just a day before its Malaysian equivalent, the Perodua Axia, makes its world debut, Toyota Indonesia has decided to go first and unveiled the all-new 2023 Wigo,.

Drive home the Changan CS55 Plus and get some exciting freebies to kick off your journeys for 2023 with Changan Auto’s Thrilled for the New Year promo.

This February, Toyota Motor Philippines is offering deals that provide you a mobility partner so you can go for what you love. With a wide range of Toyota models to choose from, you’re sure to find one that’s perfect for both your short-term and long-term goals!

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February 21, 2023

Kia Philippines Lauded As Best Performing Market In Asia-Pacific In 2022

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It's Not Just Your Imagination: Manila's Traffic Worsened In 2022

February 19, 2023

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February 18, 2023

2023 Suzuki Grand Vitara Returns To ASEAN With Hybrid Power

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February 17, 2023

Hyundai Baliwag Bags Best In Service For Asia-Pacific At Global Customer Experience Championship

EVs Sweep 2023 Canadian Car Of The Year Awards

BMW Tops Consumer Reports' Automotive Brands Ranking For 2023

Autohub Customers Now Get Big Fuel Discounts Thanks To Caltex

February 16, 2023

Mazda PH Rolls Out Updated 2023 MX-5 With New Colors, Wireless Apple CarPlay

Suzuki Auto Festival Heads To SM Fairview This February 18-19

Peugeot Rolls Out New 48-Volt Hybrid System In 3008, 5008

Mitsubishi Motors Launches All-Electric Commercial Vehicle For ASEAN

First Drive: 2023 Hyundai Creta And 2023 Hyundai Stargazer

Maxus PH Now Offering D60 SUV At Sub-Compact Car Prices

Nissan X-Trail, Ford Ranger Among Finalists For 2023 Women's World Car Of The Year

First Drive: 2023 Kia EV6 GT-Line Long Range (w/ Full Philippine Specs)

February 14, 2023

Geely Opens New Design Studio In Milan

Hyundai Trucks & Buses Registers 10 Percent Growth In 2022

Philippine New Car Sales Up 42 Percent In January 2023; Honda Re-Enters Top 5

February 13, 2023

For P 1.496M, You Can Be One Of 75 To Own The Mitsubishi Strada GLS S-Limited

All-New 2023 Toyota Wigo Makes Its Debut

Changan PH Offers Deals On CS55 Plus This February

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