May 26, 2023
These Are The Best Cars (New And Used) For Teens And Starting Drivers
Subaru and Mazda have topped the list when it comes to recommended cars—new or used—for teen drivers. This is according to the U.S.-based Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS) and Consumer Reports.
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Mazda 3,
Mazda 6,
Mazda CX-3,
Mazda CX-5,
Mazda CX-9,
News,
Safety,
Subaru Evoltis,
Subaru Forester,
Subaru Impreza,
Subaru Legacy
Lexus Teases All-New GX SUV's Boxy New Look
Lexus has dropped another teaser of the all-new GX body-on-frame SUV before its June 8 reveal. This is the second teaser it has dropped with the first one showing off its new headlight design.
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Lexus GX,
Luxury SUV,
News
Designer Of World's First Female Crash Test Dummy Is Recipient Of Woman Of Worth Award
The judges in Women’s World Car of the Year have voted for the Woman of Worth Award. There were 15 nominations in the running and a clear winner is Dr Astrid Linder, the designer and instigator of the world’s first female crash-test dummy.
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Car Awards,
News
May 25, 2023
Kia Philippines Continues Rapid Expansion With 2 New Dealerships
The aggressive expansion of Kia Philippines has been further boosted by the opening of Kia Otis and Kia Marikina—both under the management of Willy Tee Ten’s Autohub Group. These dealerships are the 43rd and 44th Kia dealerships in the country. Both of these dealerships—which also showcase Kia’s new look— advance the reach of the Kia brand, and promise to bring the Kia experience closer to its valued customers.
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Dealerships,
Kia Corporate,
News
Honda PH Celebrates 50 Years Of Providing Mobility To Filipinos
Honda Philippines, Inc. (HPI), the number one motorcycle manufacturer in the country, marks 50 years of providing high-quality, innovative, and reliable motorcycles to Filipinos.
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Honda Motor Corporate,
Honda Motorcycles,
News,
PHL Auto Industry
Hyundai Breaks Ground For New Bacoor Dealership
Hyundai Motor Philippines Inc. (HMPH), welcomes the Borromeo Motoring Group to its network of dealers through the construction of Hyundai Bacoor. On May 24, a ceremony in commemoration of this was attended by leaders and managers from HMPH including Mr. Dongwook Lee, President, and Mr. Cecil Capacete, Managing Director.
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Dealerships,
Hyundai Corporate,
News
AutoPerformance PH Celebrates 10 Years Of Brembo With New Products, More Affordable Prices
AutoPerformance PH is celebrating a decade of being an official Brembo distributor in the Philippines by introducing new products, greater nationwide distribution, and more affordable prices for Brembo’s range of original-spec replacement brake products.
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Brembo Corporate,
News
May 24, 2023
2024 BMW 5 Series: This Is It
BMW has thankfully resisted the temptation to go bonkers with their all-new 5 Series. Instead of going with idiotic features such as a selfie camera and built-in TikTok (yeah, we’re talking about you, Mercedes-Benz E-Class), the 5 Series steps up with a digitized form of luxury that was first pioneered by the current 7 Series / i7.
GAC Motor PH Drops Price Of EMKOO SUV To P 1.298M
GAC Motor Philippines announces new retail pricing for the Emkoo as a gesture of gratitude to its valued customers in celebration of the brand’s fifth year in the country.
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Compact Crossover,
GAC EMKOO,
News
These Comfy Scania Touring Buses Now Service The Manila To Bicol Route
BJ Mercantile, Inc., the exclusive distributor of Scania in the country, recently turned over four Scania Touring buses to Cagsawa Travel and Tours, Inc., the safest and cleanest bus company in the Bicol region with hospitable drivers and spacious cabins. The Swedish-built Scania Touring is set to provide passengers the utmost comfort and convenience with its Electronically Controlled Air Suspension, thick body insulators for better noise cancelling, enclosed overhead luggage compartments like those found in commercial airplanes and USB charging slots in every seat.
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News,
Scania Corporate
Honda Set For F1 Return In 2026 As Engine Supplier To Aston Martin
Honda is returning to the Formula One World Championship (F1) as a power unit supplier from the 2026 season onwards. The Japanese carmaker has entered a works partnership with the Aston Martin F1 team to supply power units compliant with the new F1 power unit regulations which will take effect in the 2026 season.
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Aston Martin Corporate,
Honda Corporate,
Motorsports,
News
Metrobank Lower Rates For Auto, House Loans; Waives Fees Of Up To P50K
Take a step closer to having your dream car or home as Metrobank offers low rates and waives up to P 50,000 in fees for approved Car and Home Loan applications through its Your Dream is on Us promo, which runs until June 30, 2023.
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Metrobank Corporate,
News
Fueled By EV Demand And Russia, China Is Now The World's Largest Auto Exporter
According to Nikkei Asia, China just overtook Japan as the world’s top auto exporter for the first three months of 2023. This is due to rising demand for electric vehicles worldwide and increased deliveries to Russia.
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News
2023 PHRX Philippine Rally Flags Off At New Clark City On May 27-28
The Philippine Rallycross Series (PHRX) is set to host the 2023 Philippine Rally at the New Clark City in Capas, Tarlac. Five years following the group’s first rally, the 2018 Philippine Rally in Pampanga, the racing action will take place in Tarlac complete with 12 special stages on the dirt roads of Capas.
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Motorsports,
News
May 23, 2023
Isuzu PH Continues With Its Heart And Smile Project To Empower Underprivileged Youth
Isuzu, together with World Vision and TESDA, commemorated the graduation of Isuzu Heart and Smile Project’s 19th batch of trainees and welcomed its 23rd batch of trainees at the TESDA Auto Mechanic Training Center (AMTraC) in Tacloban, Leyte.
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CSR,
Isuzu Corporate,
News
Volvo Cars PH Confirms 2 EVs Arriving In Second Half 2023
Volvo Cars Philippines joins the global Volvo family in committing itself to an all-electric future with news that they’ll be bringing in two fully electric vehicles by the second half of 2023.
Filed Under:
Electric Vehicles (EV),
Luxury SUV,
News,
Volvo C40,
Volvo Corporate,
Volvo XC40
Chevrolet Makati Re-Opens
Chevrolet Makati has re-opened now under the management of MIG1 Auto Dealership Corporation. MIG1 Auto Dealership Corporation is represented by its chairman, Cong. Michael Edgar Aglipay.
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Chevrolet Corporate,
Dealerships,
News
Hyundai Defends Nürburgring 24-Hour Race Crown
Hyundai successfully defended their class win at the 51st ADAC TotalEnergies 24h Nürburgring. The Korean automaker snatched a class win and a second-place finish at one of the most demanding racing circuits in the world.
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Hyundai Corporate,
Hyundai Elantra,
Motorsports,
News
Lexus Teases Third All-New SUV: The 2024 LBX
Just when you thought Lexus couldn’t go down market any further with the Lexus UX SUV, they’ve surprised many (including us) with their third SUV announcement in just two weeks with their first-ever LBX.
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Lexus LBX,
Luxury SUV,
News
May 22, 2023
Mitsubishi PH Expands to Iligan City
Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) adds another location to its growing dealer network.
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Dealerships,
Mitsubishi Corporate,
News
2023 Mazda MX-5 RF: Long-Term Test Introduction
Remember that owner who gave me access to a 2023 Snowflake White Mazda MX-5 RF late last year? You know, the one with the Terracota interior? Well, I’ve got a confession to make: I’m that bastard. At the time, I felt prudent not to announce it all over the internet primarily because there was a supply shortage of MX-5s. But now that supplies have stabilized (more or less) and wait lists have shortened (more or less), it’s time for me to discuss ownership of the two-seater sportscar.
Filed Under:
Driver's Seat,
Long-Term Test,
Mazda MX-5,
Sports Car
Pony Coupe Concept Restoration Marks The Start Of Hyundai Embracing Its Heritage
Founded just 55 years ago, Hyundai can’t claim to have a lengthy or storied history like many other more established carmakers. However, that’s all about to change with the start of Hyundai Reunion—a platform by which the Korean automaker can start showcasing their brand’s heritage. And marking the start, they’ve restored the Pony Coupe Concept.
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Hyundai Concept Cars,
Hyundai Corporate,
News
The Subaru WRX's 2.4-liter Turbo Is Now A Race-Proven Engine
Subaru’s FA24DIT, used in the current-generation (VB) WRX, can be considered as motorsports proven as it managed to finish the 24 Nürburgring 24 Hours Race.
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Motorsports,
News,
Subaru WRX
BMW Shows Off They Can Still Make Beautiful Cars With The Concept Touring Coupe
BMW shows that their design team still has the chops by coming up with this beautiful BMW Concept Touring Coupé at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este 2023. Technically, a one-off concept, BMW says the shooting brake may head to production if there’s a strong enough clamor for it.
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BMW Concept Cars,
News,
Sports Car
May 20, 2023
Chery Auto Philippines Experience Stong Sales Growth In Q1 2023
Chery Auto Philippines reports that two of its key crossover models, the Tiggo 5X and the Tiggo 8 Pro were largely responsible for their sales growth for the first quarter of 2023.
Filed Under:
Chery Corporate,
Chery Tiggo 5X,
Chery Tiggo 8 Pro,
News,
PHL Auto Industry
Toyota Raize Caught In Rigged Safety Test Scandal
Remember the scandal surrounding Daihatsu rigging the crash test of a couple of DNGA models such as the Toyota Vios and Wigo? Well, it’s more widespread than anyone first thought.
Filed Under:
News,
Safety,
Toyota Corporate,
Toyota Raize
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