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January 15, 2024

GAC Motor Opens In Alabang


GAC Motor celebrated the grand inauguration of its newest dealership, GAC Motor Alabang. The event took place in the presence of executives from GAC International (China), its local distributor Astara Philippines, and dealer partner AutoIcon.

Nissan Philippines Upgrades Terra VE 4x2 For 2024. Now At P 1.969M


Nissan Philippines has introduced some new comfort and convenience upgrades to the Terra this 2024 at no additional cost for an additional P 80,000.

Did Honda Just Leak The Refreshed 2024 Civic?


Hard to believe, but the 11th generation Honda Civic has been around since 2021. As such, it’s pretty much ready for a mid-cycle refresh sometime this year. Now, normally carmakers would like to keep the exact timings a closely guarded secret, but in the case of Honda, they outed the launch timing themselves.

Buying Petron Rev-X Or Petron Blaze Racing Engine Oils Can Win You A Toyota Vios


Get ready to rev your engines and fuel your dreams because Petron Corporation is dropping a first-ever engine oils promo. Mark your calendars from January 8 to June 30, 2024, because the ‘Big Winner Ka Sa Petron’ Engine Oils Promo is roaring into action!

Porsche Looks To ASEAN To Fuel Growth


Demand for Porsche sports cars in 2023 was strongest in emerging markets like Southeast Asia, which outperformed growth rates in established regions as the luxury brand impressively continued on its upward sales trajectory.

GWM Sold Over A Million Vehicles In 2023


Great Wall Motor or GWM has achieved remarkable success in 2023, selling 1.23 million units globally, the eighth straight year they’ve managed to breach seven figure sales. Out of that number, roughly 316,018 were exported outside of China, up 82.48 percent from the year before.

Toyota Motor PH Introduces Veloz 1.5 E CVT, Discontinues Rush 1.5 E (w/ Specs)


Toyota Motor Philippines is continuing its line-up consolidation for 2024 with the quiet introduction of a new entry-level variant of the Veloz, the 1.5 E CVT and, at the same time, the discontinuation of the Rush 1.5 E starting January 12.

January 14, 2024

Review: 2024 GWM Haval Jolion 1.5 HEV


Don’t judge a car solely by its cover, or in this case, its sheet metal. If I were to render verdict on the GWM Haval Jolion based on its looks alone, I’d say it’s uninteresting; and no amount of posing it with celebrities or influencers will change that. Just look at it—the design looks a half or even a full generation behind its competitors. The halberd-shaped taillights and what look to be the biggest turn signal lamps ever fitted in a production car (for the record, it’s the entire lower triangular part) notwithstanding, it apes the previous-generation Mitsubishi Outlander. You know, a compact SUV launched way back in 2012. But thankfully, this review isn’t as shallow as that, and with proper seat time, this “small SUV” from GWM comes across as a serious threat to Japanese and Korean stalwarts.

Hyundai To Make Performance Parts For N Models


Hyundai is doubling down on its high-performance Hyundai N brand by unveiling a range of N Performance Parts for the Ioniq 5 N at the 2024 Tokyo Auto Salon of all places. In effect, they managed to outshine the other significant performance EV SUV at the show—the Nissan Ariya Nismo.

Suzuki Auto PH Offers Deals On Ertiga Hybrid, S-Presso This January


Suzuki Philippines is kicking off 2024 with unbeatable offers on two of their standout cars: the Ertiga Hybrid and the S-Presso.

Nissan Reveals The Ariya NISMO Performance EV SUV


Nissan is electrifying (literally) its Nismo line-up with the launch of its second EV Nismo: the Ariya Nismo.

January 13, 2024

Is Mazda Bringing Back An In-House Tuner In Mazda Spirit Racing?


Is Mazda reviving an in-house tuning arm? That looks to be the case if we were to look at what’s going on at the 2024 Tokyo Auto Salon.

eFrancisco Motor Corporation Wants To Develop Hydrogen-Powered Jeepneys


eFrancisco Motor Corporation (formerly known as Francisco Motor Corporation), the original manufacturer of the Philippine jeepney, thinks there’s still some life left in the mass transit icon.

This 304-Horsepower Lexus LBX Is Morizo's Idea Of What A Casual Luxury Car Should Be


The Lexus LBX may come with a standard hybrid powertrain, but that didn’t stop the folks over at Gazoo Racing from putting in something a bit more potent. With the help of Akio Toyoda (aka Morizo), they’ve created the LBX Morizo RR Concept.

January 12, 2024

Sixth-Generation Subaru Forester Expected To Arrive In PH By End 2024; To Be Assembled In Thailand


When Motor Image said that the upcoming “WOW GT Edition” or “Wilderness” version of the current-generation Subaru Forester will serve as an appetizer for the all-new, sixth-generation model, we didn’t have any idea how soon next-generation model will arrive for our market. Now, we do.

PGA Cars To Hold World Of Supercars Track Experience This February 3 To 4


More than 200 owners of the best Porsche, Audi, Lamborghini, and Bentley models in the Philippines are set to gather in a weekend celebration of automotive passion and driving thrills at the exclusive PGA Cars World of Supercars. 

Toyota Shows Enhanced 2024 GR Yaris With 304 Horsepower, 8-speed AT


Toyota Gazoo Racing pulled the wraps off an evolved version of its hot hatch, the GR Yaris, for 2024. Sporting more power than ever before, it comes with exterior and interior upgrades as well as the option of an automatic transmission as well.

January 11, 2024

Want A Wilderness Edition Of The Subaru Forester? It's Happening


Not a fan of the GT Edition family? No worries. Motor Image and Subaru is giving the Forester the Wilderness treatment as well. This was revealed no less by Glenn Tan, Deputy Chairman and Managing Director of Tan Chong International, the parent company of Motor Image, the distributor of Subaru at the Singapore Motor Show.

Kia Reveals New Year Deals On Stonic, Soluto, K2500


Kia Philippines makes owning the Soluto, Stonic, and K2500 easier at the start of 2024 with new, easier ways to own a Kia.

Ford Philippines Sales Breach 30,000, Posts 27 Percent Growth In 2023


Ford Philippines has had a strong 2023, driven by its next-generation line-up—the Ranger, Everest, and Territory. The carmaker breached the 30,000-sales mark last year; the first time in six years. It is also Ford’s third highest full-year retail sales achievement in 10 years.

Subaru Grows Sporty GT Edition Family With WRX GT Edition, WRX Wagon GT Edition


Subaru’s decision to inject a bit more zeal and flair in the Crosstrek with the launch of the GT Edition is just the start. Joining the compact crossover’s sporty transformation is the WRX and WRX Wagon which are getting their very own GT Edition treatments for the first time.

Subaru Previews Sportier 2024 Crosstrek GT Edition


Motor Image is expanding the GT Edition line with the preview of the Crosstrek GT Edition. Once an exclusive variant for the Forester, the GT Edition expands to the Crosstrek as well. It will come to the Philippines by March or April, likely with a reveal at the Manila International Auto Show 2024.

January 10, 2024

Toyota Motor PH Removes Yet Another Vios Variant This January


It looks like Toyota isn’t finished rationalizing the Vios line-up in the Philippines.

Mober Recognized As Promising, Sustainable Startup


Mober, a frontrunner in green logistics services in the Philippines, has been awarded as one of the most promising and sustainable startups in the Philippines at the first-ever KMC Startup Awards of the Philippine Startup Week. This award recognizes and celebrates businesses that have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to sustainable and responsible business practices.

Honda Undergoes A Hard Reset With Its "0 Series" EV


With the discontinuation of the Honda e, Honda has unveiled its replacement—the Honda 0 Series. A new EV family set to launch starting 2026, it was previewed with two concepts the Saloon and Space-Hub. It will also use a new “H” mark to be used exclusively by the brand’s next-generation EV models.

January 8, 2024

Is Toyota Readying The Updated Corolla Cross For A February Launch?


Reports out of Thailand suggest that Toyota will be launching the refreshed Corolla Cross as soon as February, starting in the Kingdom.