The Creta, Hyundai’s compact crossover, is due for a refresh and here’s our first look.
January 4, 2024
Hyundai Greets 2024 With Tease Of Refreshed Creta SUV
The Creta, Hyundai’s compact crossover, is due for a refresh and here’s our first look.
January 3, 2024
Ford Philippines Confirms Bronco Is Arriving This 2024
After an inadvertent dealer leak made the rounds on social media this morning (which we got wind of first), Ford Philippines has now issued a statement on the Bronco. And yes, spoiler alert: they are confirming that it is coming to showrooms soon.
Lexus LBX, Volvo EX30 Headline 2024 Singapore Motor Show
Two luxury subcompact crossovers are making their ASEAN debuts at the Singapore Motor Show. Presented by the Motor Traders Association of Singapore in partnership with Mediacorp, the 16th Singapore Motor Show is happening from Thursday, January 11 to Sunday, January 14 at Level 3 and 4 of the Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre.
Did A Ford Dealer Group Just Leak The Bronco's Philippine Arrival This 2024?
Update 2: Ford Philippines has confirmed that the Bronco is arriving.
Update: Autohub Group took down their post, but we happened to still get a screen shot. See below.
Roughly four years after its global debut and a year after it was cleared for release to international markets, is 2024 finally the year the Philippines will see the Ford Bronco?
Porsche Smashes EV Sedan Nürburgring Nordschleife Lap Record With Track-Focused Taycan
Porsche has smashed the Nürburgring Nordschleife lap record for EV sedans, lapping the 20.8-kilometer circuit in 7 minutes and 7.55 seconds. This is some 18 seconds faster than the previous record holder, the Telsa Model S Plaid with an optional track pack and 26 seconds than the Taycan Turbo S with the performance package.
Get A Closer Look At The All-New Hyundai Santa Fe Until January 12
After holding a surprise media preview last December, the public now has their first chance to see the all-new Hyundai Santa Fe in person at the C1 Park in Bonifacio High Street Central until January 12.
January 2, 2024
Breaking Through: 2024 Lexus LBX First Look
Lexus enjoys one of the most loyal customer bases in the premium segment, and for the most part, the Japanese luxury carmaker is happy with that. However, as the brand is set for growth, they must change their attitude to win new segments, and in particular, a segment they haven’t played in until now.
Review: 2024 Lexus RZ 450e
Lexus may have been the pioneer when it comes to electrified vehicles, but they sure bided their time in coming up with a bespoke battery electric vehicle. However, faced with tightening emissions standards and a view of luxury centering around sustainability, it’s something they can no longer ignore. And with a promise to shift to 100 percent electric by 2035, Lexus needs to put a standard down—a measure by which they (and others) could see where the brand’s headed. This is the primary mission bestowed on the Lexus RZ 450e and one it’s managed to both accomplish and fail at.
Mitsubishi Motors PH's Taralets Pinas Invites You To Re-Discover The Philippines
Mitsubishi Motors Philippines (MMPC) presents its Taralets Pinas campaign, a nationwide initiative celebrating the Filipino spirit of adventure and making every journey better with Mitsubishi vehicles.
January 1, 2024
Review: 2024 Nissan Almera VL Turbo
In a stroke of genius, Nissan rid the fourth-generation Almera of its ugly-as-sin styling and added a dose of sportiness to transform this forgettable sub-compact sedan into one of our segment favorites. We loved it so much that we named it one of our Top 5 Picks in 2021. Fast-forward to today and we have the updated Almera. Now, I don’t know about you, but I feel like with this update, it’s managed to both take a step forward and a step back.
Changan PH Drops Price Of 7-Seater X7 Plus By 15 Percent!
Changan Auto Philippines is ushering in the New Year with an exciting package on its first-ever 7-seater SUV, the Changan X7 Plus – as a special thank you to all those that supported Changan in 2023.
Review: 2024 Hyundai Custin 1.5 T-GDI Premium
Normally, it’s hard to get excited about MPVs. After all, they’re generally designed to do one thing and one thing alone: ferry people. However, for Hyundai, they’ve managed to build a brand around MPVs with nameplates like the Starex (now Staria) and Stargazer becoming recognizable to your average Filipino. With the local auto industry already spoilt for choice in the SUV and crossover segment, the Korean automaker has wisely doubled down on people carriers and their latest offering is this: the Custin.
December 31, 2023
Suzuki PH Confirms January 25 For Jimny 5-Door Release
The much-anticipated Suzuki Jimny 5-door may come with a more practical package, but that doesn’t seem to have affected its off-road prowess. Snapped undergoing final testing in Tanay, Rizal, the launch of the 5-door Jimny is getting very close.
December 29, 2023
Top 5 Picks For 2023
After driving 49 different vehicles this 2023, from A-segment mini hatchbacks to full electric luxury SUVs, it’s time for our Top 5 Picks of 2023.
Daihatsu Admits To Forging Safety Tests For More Than 30 Years
Daihatsu, the Japanese automaker owned by Toyota, has admitted to forging the results of safety tests for its vehicles for more than 30 years.
Japan To Fight Back Against Advancing Chinese Car Brands By Investing Big In ASEAN Production
To slow the advancement of Chinese carmakers’ influence in Southeast Asia, Japan and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have vowed to work together to create a competitive and green automotive industry.
Q7 Is Latest Audi Model To Get Top Safety Pick+
The full-size, seven-seat Audi Q7 is the latest Audi SUV model to be awarded with the Top Safety Pick+ rating by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the USA’s foremost organization dedicated to evaluating vehicles’ safety features and standards.
Women's World Car Of The Year To Change Name Starting 2024
The Women’s World Car of the Year is changing its name in 2024, reflecting its new aim. Starting next year, they will be known as the Women’s Worldwide Car of the Year (same WWCOTY acronym remains).
Foton Breaks Ground For Tuguegarao Dealership
Foton Motor Philippines Inc. (FMPI) broke ground for their newest dealership in Northeastern Luzon: Foton Tuguegarao. Operated by Di San Motors Corporation, the Tuguegarao showroom and service center will be situated in Leonarda, Tuguegarao City, Cagayan Valley.
Kia Opens First Philippine Dealership Equipped With EV Charger
Kia opens its newest dealership in the Philippines in Bacoor, Cavite. A testament to the brand’s commitment to deliver a modern and customer-centric environment, Kia Bacoor boasts of an expansive 750-square meter building set atop a 1,500-square meter lot area.
December 28, 2023
Is Mazda PH Finally Launching The Updated CX-5 In 2024?
Better late than never. It seems Mazda is poised to upgrade the entire CX-5 line-up three years after other markets, including North America and Japan received it.
December 27, 2023
Honor Partners With Porsche Design For Upcoming Range
Giant technology brand Honor, and luxury lifestyle brand Porsche Design have announced a strategic partnership to create cutting-edge smart devices that combine exceptional design and advanced technology. The collaboration aims to deliver a range of high-end products, offering consumers a sophisticated and luxurious electronic experience that embodies the best of both brands.
December 26, 2023
Toyota Motor PH Consolidates Vios Line-Up For 2024
Toyota Motor Philippines has used its scheduled Christmas shutdown of its Santa Rosa, Laguna assembly plant to rationalize the Vios line-up.
Ferrari Picks Unlikely Partner In Carbon Neutrality Quest
Ferrari has chosen to partner with an unlikely ally to study ways in which they could cut the carbon footprint of their factories in Italy.
Toyota's Trio Of Carbon-Neutral Race Cars Finish 10-Hour Endurance Race
After announcing that it will run a trio of carbon neutral race cars at the Idemitsu Super Endurance Southeast Asia Trophy 2023 (Thailand 10-hour Endurance Race), all three Toyota vehicles run by the ORC Rookie Racing Team and CP Rookie Racing team managed to complete the race.
Subaru Teases Sharper Handling WRX STI Sport# For Japan
Subaru is using the upcoming Tokyo Auto Salon to launch the WRX STI Sport# (Sport Sharp). Not to be confused with the all-out WRX STI, the WRX STI Sport# is basically a STI Lite—similar to BMW’s M Sport and Mercedes-Benz’s AMG Line models.
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