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December 21, 2023

New Car Sales Slow In November 2023; Industry Expected To Hit 423,000 Target

New car sales slowed down last November, down 1.2 percent to 37,683 units compared to October’s 38,128 units. This is according to the latest CAMPI-TMA joint report. The slowdown can be attributed to buyers’ anticipation of year-end promotions that typically close the year. In addition, carmakers themselves have started to focus their attention to Q1 2024 activities.

Toyota Raize, Wigo, Avanza, Yaris Cross Affected By Safety Irregularity

Toyota is once again embroiled in safety test irregularities because of Daihatsu. The carmaker issued a statement that in an investigation, they have found irregularities in 174 items in 25 test categories. These are in addition to the door lining irregularity and side collision test irregularity found early this year.

Chery is showing MG how to ace safety tests as its Tiggo 7 Pro managed to bag a perfect 5-star Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) score. This is the second 5-star vehicle from Chery after its T1X platform mate, the Omoda 5, received the same rating.

Lexus’ first purpose-built battery electric vehicle, the RZ, gets some tweaks for 2024, including a new variant that offers 20 percent range.

Toyota Is Racing The Prius For The First Time

Toyota Motor Corporation is participating in the Idemitsu Super Endurance Southeast Asia Trophy 2023 which will be held from December 22 to 23 at Thailand’s Chang International Circuit.

Holding out on that brand-new Subaru? Well, this might be the bargain you’re looking for. This December, Motor Image Pilipinas, the brand’s exclusive distributor is offering various deals thanks to its financing partners: Maybank, BPI, and BDO. These offers come as straight cash discounts, free amortization, zero percent interest, and balloon payment schemes.

MG Philippines is introducing the MG 365+ Free Safety Check, a month-long initiative that will enhance the overall ownership experience for MG vehicle owners.

The country’s number one carmaker, Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) is closing off the holiday season by raffling off five Toyota Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs) this month.

Wheel Gallery is now the official distributor of ROH wheels for the Philippine market. Australia’s leading brand for alloy and steel wheels, ROH is known for being the intersection of style, performance, and innovation.

Lexus has launched an updated version of its compact crossover, the UX. Sporting a new designation, UX 300h, it gets a more powerful gasoline-electric hybrid system and improved safety performance.

Hyundai Motor Philippines Inc. (HMPH) officially handed over three Hyundai Staria commuter units to the Department of Science and Technology – Science and Technology Information Institute (DOST-STII). The fleet will be utilized particularly for DOST-STII’s pioneering project, the Science and Technology Academic and Research-Based Openly Operated KioskS (STARBOOKS), and its award-winning broadcast platform, DOSTv: Science for the People.

Toyota Motor Philippines has announced the champions for this year’s Toyota Gazoo Racing (TGR) Vios Cup.

Motor Image Pilipinas, the exclusive distributor of Subaru vehicles in the Philippines says they’ve managed to outpace the growth of the local auto industry in 2023. They have also revealed their new product and dealer expansion plans for 2024.

Nissan Commemorates Its 90th Anniversary With These Special Edition Models

In case you missed it, Nissan is celebrating its 90th anniversary this year and we don’t blame you for not noticing. The automaker (at least in the Philippines) isn’t making a big fuss over it, but as a reminder, Nissan was founded exactly on December 26, 1933.

Recent news of the MG 5 / MG GT’s dismal crash test results may have some questioning the overall durability and build quality of MG cars, but make no mistake: they can still make quality vehicles. Case in point is the highly-anticipated Cyberster which is currently on its way from Europe to China.

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Traveled 3,197 Kilometers On Just P 6,480 Of Charge

Hyundai has proven the capability and range of its Ioniq 5 by completing a five-country, 3,197-kilometer journey across Southeast Asia.

Honda e:N1 EV SUV Rolls Off Production Line In Thailand

After announcing that it will be launching its first battery electric vehicle in ASEAN by next year, Honda has announced that the e:N1 has finally rolled off the assembly line in Thailand. The e:N1 will go on sale in the first quarter of 2024.

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation is beefing up its production base in Indonesia by announcing that production of its 100 percent electric light commercial truck, the Minicab EV and the Pajero Sport (aka Montero Sport) have started at PT Mitsubishi Motors Krama Yudha Indonesia (MMKI).

In its bid towards carbon neutrality, the country’s number car brand and leading manufacturer, Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) will be switching to 100 percent renewable energy (RE) for its manufacturing needs.

Jetour Auto Philippines and Megaworld Lifestyle Malls are making your Christmas shopping all the more delightful by having a brand new Jetour Ice Cream Electric Vehicle up for grabs at the Megaworld 12 Gifts of Christmas promo.

While most modern Chinese cars seem to ace global safety tests such as the ASEAN NCAP, ANCAP, and the Euro NCAP, that standard doesn’t seem to apply to the MG 5 (MG GT in the Philippines).

Luxuriant Auto Group, Inc. (LAGI) the exclusive distributor of GWM (Great Wall Motor) vehicles adds the Tank brand to its local portfolio and the first product to be launched is the Tank 300.

GAC Motor PH Previews All-New M8 Luxury MPV And M6 Pro MPV

GAC Motor Philippines is growing its MPV line-up with the arrival of the M8 and M6 Pro. These two MPVs are part of their extensive new model refresh which will see them unveil an additional four models and 15 additional dealerships in 2024.

It’s the end of a chapter in the history of the Chrysler 300C as the last one powered by the legendary Hemi V8 has just rolled off the production line. The Velvet Red unit, built off the Brampton, Ontario assembly plant is the last example of the 2,000-unit run special-edition 300C.

FordPass, Ford’s mobile application that lets customers access vehicle-specific content and support, has marked its first year since it was launched in the Philippines in December 2022.

Hyundai Motor Philippines is adding the all-new, fifth-generation Santa Fe to its line-up by the first quarter of 2024. This has been confirmed via an official media preview.

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December 21, 2023

New Car Sales Slow In November 2023; Industry Expected To Hit 423,000 Target

December 20, 2023

Toyota Raize, Wigo, Avanza, Yaris Cross Affected By Safety Irregularity

Chery Tiggo 7 Pro Scores Perfect At Safety Test

The Lexus RZ Gains A New Long-Range Variant For 2024

December 19, 2023

Toyota Is Racing The Prius For The First Time

Get Up To P 280K Off A Brand-New Subaru This December

MG Puts Safety Above All With Its 365+ Free Safety Check Promo

This Is Not A Drill: Toyota Motor PH Is Raffling Off 5 Hybrid Vehicles This December

ROH Wheels, Designed For Extreme Environments, Is Now In The Philippines

2024 Lexus UX Now Makes 199 Horsepower, Can Go Up To 26.3 km/L

Hyundai Staria To Help In Spreading STEM Education In The Philippines

Toyota Gazoo Racing Vios Cup 2023 Champions Revealed

Subaru Reports Robust Growth In 2023; Reveals 2024 Plans

December 18, 2023

Nissan Commemorates Its 90th Anniversary With These Special Edition Models

To Prove Its Durability, MG Is Driving A Cyberster From UK To China

December 16, 2023

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Traveled 3,197 Kilometers On Just P 6,480 Of Charge

December 15, 2023

Honda e:N1 EV SUV Rolls Off Production Line In Thailand

Mitsubishi Starts EV Mass Production In Indonesia

Every Vios, Innova, and Even Next-Generation Tamaraw Built In Santa Rosa Will Use Green Energy

Jetour Ice Cream EV At Stake At Megaworld's Southwoods Mall Christmas Raffle

The MG GT Scored Zero Stars In Safety Test

GWM Philippines Launches Tank 300 For P 2.678M (w/ Specs)

December 13, 2023

GAC Motor PH Previews All-New M8 Luxury MPV And M6 Pro MPV

Goodbye, Chrysler 300C

Over 21,000 Owners Now Enjoy FordPass In The Philippines

All-New 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe To Launch With 281-Horsepower Turbo Power In The Philippines