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January 8, 2024

Toyota Motor PH Quietly Updates The Hiace Super Grandia For 2024 (w/ Specs)

One of the most difficult new cars to get out there is the Toyota Hiace Super Grandia. Though Toyota Motor Philippines has previously said that supply of most models has started to normalize, we can categorically say that the Super Grandia isn’t one of them.

Last October, we reported that Toyota Motor Philippines quietly updated the Corolla Altis line-up. Now, as stocks of the updated 2024 model start rolling into local showrooms, we have a complete picture of what’s new and what’s changed.

Review: 2024 Honda CR-V 1.5 V Turbo

P 2.1-million—until now, I find this price tag hard to swallow, especially when I’m talking about the Honda CR-V. Whether the P 361,000 gap between this, the entry-level CR-V 1.5 V Turbo, and the HR-V RS Turbo is tied to inflation or some potential product slotting in-between, but whatever the reason, it does put this compact SUV under pressure. With a low sticker price no longer a USP, what could be the reasons be for people to consider the all-new CR-V?

Two Jetour Ice Cream EVs Given Away At Tugade Sponsored Golf Tournament

Two Jetour Ice Cream EVs were given away at a golf tournament sponsored by former Department of Transportation (DOTr) secretary Art Tugade.

Hyundai Commonwealth Is Hyundai Motor Philippines' First Dealer Of The Year

Hyundai Motor Philippines Inc. (HMPH) presented the Dealer of the Year (DOTY) Award to Hyundai Commonwealth (HCA) managed by the ESJAY Auto Group.

Xiaomi may be known more for their consumer electronics, but now, they’re getting into the automotive space as well. The Beijing-based tech firm wants to become one of the world’s top five automakers in the next two decades and their first step in that direction is with the SU7 all-electric sedan.

Hyundai and Kia are leveraging the strength of Korea, Inc., by signing a partnership with Samsung Electronics for a Car-to-Home and Home-to-Car partnership that aims to enhance the connectivity between mobility and residential spaces.

Chery Holding Group has achieved its best annual sales ever. In 2023, the Chinese automaker group which counts brands such as Chery, Jetour, Exeed, Luxeed, Omoda, and Jaecoo in its portfolio registered 1,881,316 vehicles solid—a year-on-year growth of 52.6 percent.

Following hundreds of hours of research and three rounds of votes, the 2024 North American Car, Truck, and Utility Vehicle of the Year (NACTOY) award winners were announced.

Electric Audi RS Q e-Tron Challenges 2024 Dakar Rally

As the 2024 Dakar Rally takes off on January 5, the Audi RS Q e-tron forges ahead in its mission to prove that an electrically powered prototype can conquer the toughest all-terrain motorsport event in the world.

In a bid to strengthen its aftersales service to its customers, Chery Auto Philippines (CAP) held its first-ever Skills Olympics for its service technicians and spare parts representatives nationwide.

Honda Cars Philippines is starting 2024 with All-Out New Year Blowout deals on select brand-new vehicles and accessories until February 29.

BYD has ended 2023 with record-breaking sales, surpassing 3.02 million units, of which 1.6 million are battery electric vehicles. This makes them the best-selling New Energy Vehicle (BEV, PHEV, HEV, FCEV) brand in the world and the first Chinese automaker to crack the global Top 10 in terms of sales.

Well…well…well…how the tides have turned. After bluntly denying that it will never reach the Philippines, BMW has turned a 180 with regards to the i4—its all-electric grand coupe. Now, the i4 is being prepped for a local launch on January 19.

The Creta, Hyundai’s compact crossover, is due for a refresh and here’s our first look.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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 Philippines (MMPC) presents its Taralets Pinas campaign, a nationwide initiative celebrating the Filipino spirit of adventure and making every journey better with Mitsubishi vehicles.

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 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.

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.

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January 8, 2024

Toyota Motor PH Quietly Updates The Hiace Super Grandia For 2024 (w/ Specs)

What's Changed With The 2024 Toyota Corolla Altis? A Full Rundown (w/ Specs)

January 7, 2024

Review: 2024 Honda CR-V 1.5 V Turbo

January 6, 2024

Two Jetour Ice Cream EVs Given Away At Tugade Sponsored Golf Tournament

January 5, 2024

Hyundai Commonwealth Is Hyundai Motor Philippines' First Dealer Of The Year

The Xiaomi SU7 Wants The Taycan Turbo, Model S's Lunch Money

Soon, Your Hyundai And Kia Will Be Able To Connect To Your Home

Chery Achieves Best Sales Ever In 2023; Is China's Most Exported Car Brand

Toyota Prius, Kia EV9 Win At 2024 North American Car Of The Year

January 4, 2024

Electric Audi RS Q e-Tron Challenges 2024 Dakar Rally

Chery Auto PH Promotes "Fix It Right The First Time" When It Comes To Aftersales Service

Honda Cars PH Starts 2024 With All-Out Blowout Deals

BYD Breaks Into Global Top 10 In Car Sales; Sold Over 3 Million In 2023

BMW Philippines To Launch i4 EV Gran Coupe After All

Hyundai Greets 2024 With Tease Of Refreshed Creta SUV

January 3, 2024

Ford Philippines Confirms Bronco Is Arriving This 2024

Lexus LBX, Volvo EX30 Headline 2024 Singapore Motor Show

Did A Ford Dealer Group Just Leak The Bronco's Philippine Arrival This 2024?

Porsche Smashes EV Sedan Nürburgring Nordschleife Lap Record With Track-Focused Taycan

Get A Closer Look At The All-New Hyundai Santa Fe Until January 12

January 2, 2024

Breaking Through: 2024 Lexus LBX First Look

Review: 2024 Lexus RZ 450e

Mitsubishi Motors PH's Taralets Pinas Invites You To Re-Discover The Philippines

January 1, 2024

Review: 2024 Nissan Almera VL Turbo

Changan PH Drops Price Of 7-Seater X7 Plus By 15 Percent!

Review: 2024 Hyundai Custin 1.5 T-GDI Premium