August 6, 2023
Can You Make It From Manila To Baguio (And Back) In An EV Without Worrying About Range?
Whenever we get our hands on any vehicle with a modest engine displacement, the most common question we get is: kaya ba umakyat ng Baguio yan (can it get up to Baguio)? Located 1,540 meters above sea level and about 200 kilometers north of Manila, the “Summer Capital of the Philippines” or “The City of Pines” is often an endurance test a car must ace before being accepted by the masses as well-built (matibay). Nowadays, just about any well-maintained modern vehicle can now make it up thanks to a better road network, and of course, better built cars. But what about EVs?
Filed Under:
Electric Vehicles (EV),
Executive Car,
Feature,
Hyundai Ioniq 6
Review: 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 6
Hyundai has decided to shape the key fob of the Ioniq 6 in the form of its logo. This move carries with it a lot of weight and expectation, since the logo itself is a symbol of customer trust and commitment. It is this commitment to excellence that greets you each time you unlock the doors (provided you still reach out for the key fob to open the doors), and it is the one that this all-electric sedan has easily met.
Filed Under:
Driver's Seat,
Electric Vehicles (EV),
Executive Car,
Hyundai Ioniq 6
Subaru Levorg (WRX) Layback Puts That Black Cladding To Good Use
Insane or ingenious? Subaru has found a way to increase its product portfolio by teasing what’s essentially a WRX crossover.
Filed Under:
Compact SUV,
News,
Subaru Levorg,
Subaru WRX
August 4, 2023
JAZA's Son, Jaime Alfonso Zobel de Ayala, Is New AC Motors Head
Jaime Alfonso Zobel de Ayala, son of Ayala Corporation chairman Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala, is now heading AC Motors—the umbrella organization that distributes brands such as Honda, Volkswagen, Isuzu, Kia, Maxus, KTM, and Husqvarna starting August 1.
Filed Under:
News,
PHL Auto Industry
Hyundai Soon To Open In Marilao
Hyundai Motor Philippines, Inc. (HMPH) continues to solidify its presence in the country through the construction of Hyundai Marilao. The groundbreaking, which took place last July 28, marked the start of a budding partnership between the brand and the ANC+ Group of Companies (ANC).
Filed Under:
Dealerships,
Hyundai Corporate,
News
Specs, Prices, Features: Everything You Need To Know About The 2024 Toyota Yaris Cross (w/ Specs)
Toyota Motor Philippines is adding a new compact crossover that serves as a shot across the bow of its competition, particularly the burgeoning number of Chinese small SUVs. Meet the first-ever Yaris Cross.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Compact Crossover,
News,
Toyota Yaris Cross
Experience, Test Drive Toyota And Lexus Electrified Models At BGC This Weekend
Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) is commemorating its 35th anniversary with a series of events starting with a full line-up Electrified Vehicle experience at the Bonifacio Global City this weekend.
Filed Under:
Events,
Lexus Corporate,
News,
Toyota Corporate
August 3, 2023
Second Mazda Fan Festa 2023 Scheduled in November
In case you can’t make it to the Mazda Fan Festa at the Fuji Speedway in September, you have another chance in November. Only this time, it’ll be at the Okayama International Circuit.
Filed Under:
Events,
Mazda Corporate,
News
Toyota Adds Power, Tech To 2024 Fortuner
Toyota has updated its mid-sized 7-seater SUV, the Fortuner, for 2024. Just released in Thailand, it adds (depending on the variant) more power, tech, and safety features.
Filed Under:
Mid-sized SUV,
News,
Toyota Fortuner
Lamborghini Is Basically Sold Out For Two Years
For the first six months of 2023, Lamborghini has once again posted record results in terms of sales, mainly thanks to the commercial success of the Urus and Huracán families pending the market debut of the Revuelto (lead photo).
The Subaru WRX Is Going Rallying Minus The Black Cladding
Subaru’s FA24DIT is already a race-proven engine by finishing the grueling Nürburgring 24 Hours endurance race this year. However, that isn’t enough to convince its US-based rally team which is sticking to a custom-built 2.0-liter flat-4 for 2023.
Filed Under:
Motorsports,
News,
Subaru Corporate,
Subaru WRX
Porsche Celebrates 60 Years Of The 911 With A Lightweight Special Edition
The Porsche 911 is celebrating its 60th birthday by going on a diet and as a result, here comes the limited-edition Porsche 911 S/T. The 1,963-unit run is built for maximum on-road driving enjoyment by combining the high-revving 525-horsepower 911 GT3 RS engine with a manual gearbox and an extensive weight reduction program.
Filed Under:
News,
Porsche 911,
Sports Car
EV Leader Audi PH Launches 2024 Q8 e-Tron
Audi Philippines introduces the flagship of the brand’s SUVs and crossovers — the 100 percent electric Q8 e-tron models. The launch of the latest models is in line with Audi’s global electrification strategy.
Filed Under:
Audi Q8,
Car Launch,
Electric Vehicles (EV),
Events,
Luxury SUV,
News
August 2, 2023
Inchcape Philippines Formally Takes Over CATS Operations
It’s official: Inchcape Plc has now officially entered the Philippine market with the formalization of its joint-venture with the CATS Group of Companies. The deal includes the acquisition by Inchcape of a controlling 60 percent stake, while the remaining 40 percent remains with CATS founding Ang family.
Filed Under:
Mercedes-Benz Corporate,
News,
PHL Auto Industry
Nearly 40 Year Old Toyota Land Cruiser 70 Gets A 2024 Update
Not only did Toyota show off an all-new Land Cruiser 250 (stylized LandCruiser, or if you prefer its common name, the Land Cruiser Prado), but they also updated the Land Cruiser 70 Series.
Filed Under:
Luxury SUV,
News,
Toyota Land Cruiser
Alfa Romeo, Abarth Opens New Showroom In Quezon City
After five years of dedicated efforts and a steady focus building the Alfa Romeo and Abarth brands in the Philippines, Petromax Enterprise opens its brand-new showroom in Bagumbayan in Quezon City along Libis C5.
Filed Under:
Alfa Romeo Corporate,
Dealerships,
News
Jaguar Is Preserving V8 Sounds For Posterity
As Jaguar moves towards the near-silent running of its all-electric modern luxury future from 2025, it has decided to preserve the iconic roar of the Jaguar F-Type V8 for posterity’s sake.
Filed Under:
Jaguar Corporate,
Jaguar F-Type,
Sports Car
The Omoda 5 Has Sold Over 70,000 Units In H1 2023
The Omoda 5 has achieved a significant milestone: it has managed to sell over 70,000 units for the first half of 2023.
Filed Under:
News,
Omoda 5,
Omoda Corporate,
Safety
2024 Land Cruiser Prado Gets Retro Vibes; Drops "Prado" Name
Toyota debuts the new 2024 Land Cruiser. Codenamed J250, it rides on the TNGA-F platform shared with its bigger brother, the Land Cruiser 300 and the Lexus GX. It starts retail sales in select markets by November this year.
Filed Under:
Luxury SUV,
News,
Toyota Land Cruiser 250,
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado
August 1, 2023
2024 Geely GX3 Pro Priced Starting At P778K
After a lengthy preview that started at the Manila International Auto Show last April, Geely Philippines is ready to launch its sub-compact SUV: the GX3 Pro on August 8.
Filed Under:
Geely GX3 Pro,
News,
Sub-Compact SUV
Mercedes-Benz Philippines To Launch First EV This August
Under its new bosses, Inchcape, Mercedes-Benz plans to play catch up in the premium battery electric vehicle (BEV) space in the Philippines. Teased through their social media page is a shadowy vehicle with the copy, “Get ready for the new era of sustainable luxury.” Check out the post below.
Filed Under:
Electric Vehicles (EV),
Mercedes-Benz EQE,
Mid-sized SUV,
News
2024 Nissan Z Gets The NISMO Treatment
The Philippines is still waiting for the all-new Nissan Z to arrive, but elsewhere, the full-bodied version—the Nissan Z Nismo has been unveiled. Building on the capacities of Nissan’s rear-wheel drive sportscar, the Nissan Z Nismo packs additional power, tuned suspension, and revised aero.
Filed Under:
News,
Nissan Z,
Sports Car
Isuzu Traviz Rescue Vehicle To Service 2nd District Of Oriental Mindoro
Last month, Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC), maker of the country’s number one truck brand, turned over 16 units of the Traviz Rescue Vehicle to the 2nd District of Oriental Mindoro.
Filed Under:
Isuzu Corporate,
Isuzu Traviz,
News
Hyundai PH Is First Automaker To Complete Modern PUV Certification
Hariphil Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI), the official distributor of Hyundai commercial vehicles, claims a double milestone with the addition of the Hyundai HD50S GT Modern PUV Class 4 to its model lineup.
Filed Under:
Hyundai Corporate,
Hyundai CV,
News,
PUV Modernization
Subaru, Panasonic Enter Discussion For Long-Term EV Partnership
Just a month after Mazda and Panasonic entered discussion for EV batteries, Subaru has now done the same.
Filed Under:
Electric Vehicles (EV),
News,
Subaru Corporate
Mitsubishi PH Partners With MarCoPay For Easier Auto Loan Access To Filipino Seafarers
Filipino seafarers will now have an easier, more convenient way to purchase a new Mitsubishi vehicle thanks to a partnership between the Japanese carmaker and MarCoPay, a financial platform that is part of the NYK Group.
Filed Under:
Mitsubishi Corporate,
News
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