December 26, 2023
Jetour Auto Opens In Alabang
Jetour Auto Philippines and Autoflare Corporation officially announce the opening of Jetour Auto Alabang, the brand’s newest showroom location at Filinvest, Alabang.
Filed Under:
Dealerships,
Jetour Corporate,
News
Indonesian-Made Toyota, Daihatsu Vehicles Cleared In Safety Irregularity
Almost a week after Toyota and its small car unit, Daihatsu, were rocked by the discovery of safety irregularities in its vehicles, PT Toyota-Astra Motor (TAM) and PT Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indonesia (TMMIN), have been cleared by Indonesian authorities to resume delivery and export of models made in the country.
Filed Under:
Safety,
Toyota Avanza,
Toyota Corporate,
Toyota Raize,
Toyota Veloz,
Toyota Wigo,
Toyota Yaris Cross
December 24, 2023
BYD Is Set To Be First Chinese Carmaker To Manufacture In Europe
BYD will be the first Chinese automotive company to have a manufacturing footprint in Europe. Considered as one of the most competitive auto markets, BYD has announced that it will start the construction of a brand-new manufacturing and production center in Szeged, Hungary.
Filed Under:
BYD Corporate,
News
December 22, 2023
SMC To Waive Toll Fees On Christmas, New Year's Eve
San Miguel Corporation (SMC) announced it will again waive toll fees at all its expressways on the eves of Christmas and New Year’s Day, an annual tradition the company’s infrastructure unit fulfills in the spirit of the holidays, and to show its appreciation for motorists’ continued patronage.
Filed Under:
News,
San Miguel Corporate,
Traffic
Chery Auto PH Celebrates 4th Anniversary By Paying Forward
Chery Auto Philippines celebrates its anniversary reinforcing its commitment to give back to the community by donating used billboard tarpaulins and distributing food to over 1,000 individuals.
Filed Under:
Chery Corporate,
CSR,
News
It's Official: Lynk & Co Is Coming To The Philippines In 2024
Lynk & Co, the Chinese-Swedish car brand co-owned by Geely and Volvo, will enter the Philippines in 2024. This was confirmed in a statement from the brand as they set foot in Southeast Asia through Vietnam.
Filed Under:
Lynk & Co Corporate,
News,
PHL Auto Industry
Toyota PH Updates Fortuner For 2024 With Added Tech, Sportier Looks
The Hilux isn’t the only one enjoying an update this 2024 as Toyota Motor Philippines has quietly launched an updated version of its mid-sized 7-seater SUV, the Fortuner as well. These updates, first introduced in Thailand last August, don’t come with any changes to the price.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Mid-sized SUV,
News,
Toyota Fortuner
December 21, 2023
BSB Junrose Adds Schaeffler TruPower To Its Philippine Line-Up
BSB Junrose Corporation has welcomed another addition to its lineup of global parts supply brands it distributes: Schaeffler TruPower. A sub-brand of 75-year old German automotive supplies manufacturer, Schaeffler.
Filed Under:
Motor Oil,
Motorcycle,
News
A Leaf EV Helped Power Nissan Philippines' CSR Program
In its mission to strengthen its electrification efforts through the Blue Switch program, Nissan Philippines has partnered with consumer electronics brand Realme Philippines to provide a day of fun activities for the children of Make-A-Wish Foundation Philippines. The event was the second leg of realme Philippines’ Holiday-themed CSR caravan.
Filed Under:
CSR,
Electric Vehicles (EV),
News,
Nissan Corporate,
Nissan Leaf
Petron Loyalty Craze Awards Noche Buena Feast Until December 31
The Petron Loyalty Craze continues to reward thousands of winners by giving away prizes every day to lucky Petron Value Card (PVC) members.
Filed Under:
Fuel,
News,
Petron Corporate
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.
Filed Under:
CAMPI,
News,
PHL Auto Industry
December 20, 2023
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.
Filed Under:
News,
Safety,
Toyota Avanza,
Toyota Raize,
Toyota Veloz,
Toyota Wigo,
Toyota Yaris Cross
Chery Tiggo 7 Pro Scores Perfect At Safety Test
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.
Filed Under:
Chery Tiggo 7,
Compact SUV,
News,
Safety
The Lexus RZ Gains A New Long-Range Variant For 2024
Lexus’ first purpose-built battery electric vehicle, the RZ, gets some tweaks for 2024, including a new variant that offers 20 percent range.
Filed Under:
Electric Vehicles (EV),
Lexus RZ,
Luxury SUV,
News
December 19, 2023
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.
Filed Under:
Motorsports,
News,
Toyota Corporate,
Toyota Prius
Get Up To P 280K Off A Brand-New Subaru This December
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 Puts Safety Above All With Its 365+ Free Safety Check Promo
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.
Filed Under:
MG Corporate,
News,
Service
This Is Not A Drill: Toyota Motor PH Is Raffling Off 5 Hybrid Vehicles This December
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.
Filed Under:
News,
Toyota Corporate
ROH Wheels, Designed For Extreme Environments, Is Now In The Philippines
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.
2024 Lexus UX Now Makes 199 Horsepower, Can Go Up To 26.3 km/L
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.
Filed Under:
Lexus UX,
Luxury SUV,
News
Hyundai Staria To Help In Spreading STEM Education In The Philippines
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.
Filed Under:
Hyundai Corporate,
Hyundai Staria,
News
Toyota Gazoo Racing Vios Cup 2023 Champions Revealed
Toyota Motor Philippines has announced the champions for this year’s Toyota Gazoo Racing (TGR) Vios Cup.
Filed Under:
Motorsports,
News,
Toyota Corporate,
Toyota Vios Cup
Subaru Reports Robust Growth In 2023; Reveals 2024 Plans
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.
Filed Under:
Dealerships,
News,
Subaru Corporate,
Subaru Outback
December 18, 2023
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.
Filed Under:
News,
Nissan Corporate,
Nissan Kicks,
Nissan Leaf,
Nissan Note,
Nissan Sakura,
Nissan X-Trail
To Prove Its Durability, MG Is Driving A Cyberster From UK To China
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.
Filed Under:
Electric Vehicles (EV),
MG Corporate,
MG Cyberster,
News
December 16, 2023
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.
Filed Under:
Electric Vehicles (EV),
Hyundai Corporate,
Hyundai Ioniq 5,
News
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