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November 7, 2023

787B Is Third Mazda Inducted Into Japan Automobile Hall Of Fame

A third Mazda vehicle has been inducted into the Japan Automobile Hall of Fame (JAHFA) and it happens to be their most iconic racecar: the 787B. The 787B and its four-rotary engine joins the Cosmo Sport (inducted in 2003) and the first-generation MX-5 (inducted in 2019).

The first-generation Mitsubishi Pajero has been recognized for its “superb contributions” to Japanese automotive history. This, as the SUV has been selected by the Japan Automobile Hall of Fame (JAHFA) as one of its “Historic Cars.”

Hyundai Launches Future Mobility School Program In ASEAN

Hyundai Motor ASEAN HQ launched the Future Mobility School in collaboration with the UNESCO APCEIU and the South Korean Ministry of Education, expanding the educational program to ASEAN countries. The classes have been in session since August for the fall semester of 2023, at a total of 12 schools – three in Indonesia, five in Malaysia and four in Cambodia.

88 years and two months after Toyota rolled out its very first car—the Model G1 truck in August 1935, the Japanese carmaker reached a milestone: the production of their 300 millionth vehicle worldwide.

Most of the time, we don’t think twice about bonking our side mirrors. Sure, most of them have power folding mechanisms built in, but they’re still built to withstand some level of abuse. But with the next-generation Everest, you may want to take extra precaution.

KG Mobility, the carmaker formerly known as SsangYong is teaming up with Chinese EV leader, BYD to help it develop next-generation Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) and Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) systems.

2024 Mitsubishi Triton First Impressions: Setting A New Standard For Pickup Trucks

I drove a pick-up truck and, surprisingly, I liked it.

Admit it: we rarely get excited when it comes to entry-level motoring. Sure enough, they’re often dismissed as mere appliances on wheels—they get you from Point A to Point B fine, but they do so without raising the pulse. However, if there’s one carmaker that goes against the grain, it’s Honda.

In a bid to stop its sales slide, Geely is now offering huge discounts across its entire line-up (except for the newly-launched GX3 Pro) until the end of the year. How huge are we talking about? How about up to P 318,000 off the suggested retail price.

Porsche Club Philippines Partakes Of Driving Delights Offered At Porsche Experience Tokyo

Nestled about an hour’s drive from vibrant downtown Tokyo is the Porsche Experience Center (PEC) Tokyo, a dynamic hub offering a range of facilities and driving programs designed to immerse guests in the world of Porsche. Recently, some members of Porsche Club Philippines, together with top officials of Porsche Philippines, participated in the activities offered at this must-visit destination for people passionate about Porsche’s high-performance models.

Honda is expanding the research and trial behind its hands-free personal mobility device, the Uni-One. Starting on November 10 to the end of March 2024, it will be deployed at the Gotemba Premium Outlets where people can try them out for a fee.

Gear up for the first-ever JBL Car Audio TuneFest. Designed to celebrate the passion and excitement of sound and mobility, and to bring together the Philippine car community, JBL TuneFest is open to everyone who loves cars, car audio, music, and scoping out the next big upgrade for his vehicle.

Meet Team Philippines For The 2023 Subaru Car Challenge

Philippines, meet the five champions who will compete in the 19th Tan Chong Car Challenge (also known as the Subaru Car Challenge and formerly known as the Subaru Palm Challenge): Cyrus Corpuz, Joy Paguntalan, Reggie Purugganan, Alex Neblasca Jr., and Chrisley Adelan this coming November 4 to 5 at the Ngee Ann City Civic Plaza in Singapore.

With some personnel changes over at CAMPI’s secretariat committee, it took us a while to get the September 2023 new car sales breakdown for the Philippine market. But as they say, better late than never.

Ford Philippines celebrates the most festive season of the year with its much-anticipated Year-End Sale (YES), allowing customers to say ‘Yes!’ to new adventures and experiences with a brand-new Ford.

Chery International has announced a two-year partnership with UNICEF with the Chinese automaker donating USD 6 million in support of global education programs particularly in China, Mexico, South Afrida, and Turkey.

JLR has confirmed that its plant in Nitra, Slovakia, will produce electric vehicles as part of the company’s Reimagine Strategy that will see nine new electric vehicles launched by 2030.

Gogoro has successfully completed the two-month pilot test of their Smartscooter and battery-swapping system in the Philippines. In collaboration with over 60 Globe employees, the pilot showcased Gogoro’s edge as a sustainable transport alternative.

Is Subaru teasing the all-new 2025 Forester? That seems to be the case based on a teaser put out by the Japanese automaker.

Ferrari Will Sell You This P 306M Car That You Can't Drive On The Road Or Race Competitively

Ferrari will be offering a select number of clients a racecar that you can’t race competitively with the 499P Modificata. Celebrating Ferrari’s return to the top class of endurance racing, the 499P Modificata is essentially a derestricted 499P—the same car that raced in the 24 Hours of Le Mans this year.

Honda is launching their first-ever EV for the ASEAN region, and it could be this: the Honda e:N1. For those who’ve been waiting and clamoring for the Honda e, we could almost hear your sigh of disappointment—believe us, we had the same feeling as well—but putting aside our enthusiast hat for a minute, this battery-powered compact crossover actually makes a whole lot of sense for the region.

Mere months after inaugurating a brand new spare parts depot in Davao, Foton Motor Philippines is raising the aftersales bar once again in commercial vehicle ownership with the recent signing ceremony of its upcoming Cebu Parts Distribution Hub.

Toyota Motor Philippines has quietly slipped in the most affordable automatic transmission variant of its Innova MPV: the 2024 Innova XE.

Has Honda Made The Safest Underbone Motorcycle?

Honda thinks there’s a long way to go when it comes to motorcycle safety. With a vast majority of motorcycle traffic collision fatalities involving passenger cars, they understand that they’ve got to beef up the safety of their two-wheeled offerings if they were to reach their goal of a 50 percent reduction in traffic accident deaths by 2030.

Foton Philippines has quietly brought in automatic variants of its Traveller X and Toano MPVs. The Traveller X 16-seater AT is priced at P 1.7 million, while the Toano AT is priced at P 2,990,000.

Honda has two big global goals by 2050: the first is to achieve carbon neutrality, while the second is to have zero traffic collision fatalities involving not just their cars, but their motorcycles as well. Before that though, they’ve set a 50 percent reduction in traffic collision fatalities by 2030 compared to current numbers. 2030 may seem like a long time into the future, but it’s just seven years from now. So, how is Honda going to do it?

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November 7, 2023

787B Is Third Mazda Inducted Into Japan Automobile Hall Of Fame

First-Generation Mitsubishi Pajero Inducted Into Japan Automobile Hall Of Fame

November 6, 2023

Hyundai Launches Future Mobility School Program In ASEAN

Toyota Has Produced Their 300 Millionth Vehicle

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KG Mobility, BYD To Collaborate On EVs And Hybrids

November 5, 2023

2024 Mitsubishi Triton First Impressions: Setting A New Standard For Pickup Trucks

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Geely PH Cuts Prices Up To P318K Until End December

November 4, 2023

Porsche Club Philippines Partakes Of Driving Delights Offered At Porsche Experience Tokyo

Honda Will Trial The Uni-One Personal Mobility Device At This Outlet Mall

First-Ever JBL Car Audio TuneFest Happening On November 11

November 3, 2023

Meet Team Philippines For The 2023 Subaru Car Challenge

Winners And Losers Of September 2023 Philippine New Car Sales Revealed

For The First Time, Ford PH Offering Discounts On Territory, Ranger With Its Year-End Sale

Chery Auto Sees Increased Social Responsibility And Global Growth As Inseparable

Land Rover Defender Plant To Assemble EVs

Gogoro PH Complete Pilot Test Of E-Scooters, Battery-Swapping System

Is Subaru Teasing The All-New 2025 Forester?

November 2, 2023

Ferrari Will Sell You This P 306M Car That You Can't Drive On The Road Or Race Competitively

Closer Look, First Drive Impressions Of The 2024 Honda e:N1

Foton PH To Set Up Cebu Parts Distribution Hub

Toyota Motor PH Adds Most Affordable AT Variant To Innova Line-Up

November 1, 2023

Has Honda Made The Safest Underbone Motorcycle?

Foton PH Adds AT Variants To Traveller, Toano MPVs

No One Left Behind: Honda Will Make Our Roads Safer By 2030