February 4, 2024
Honda Foundation Holds First Road Safety Summit In Pasig City
Honda Foundation, Inc. (HFI) and the Municipality of Pasig (Pasig City) collaborated for the first ever Road Safety Summit in Pasig Rainforest Park. The Road Safety Summit (RSS) aims to develop road safety mindset and riding and driving proficiency among road users for the protection & welfare of the society through partnership with the local government unit (LGU). Likewise, the RSS provides practical road safety know-how to the community in an easy-to-understand and enjoyable learning approach.
Filed Under:
CSR,
Honda Corporate,
News,
Safety
Prep Your Nissan Before the Long Lenten Holiday
For the second year in a row, Nissan Philippines is promoting safe drives with the return of the “Ready. Get Safe. Go!” promotion, which helps customers save on time and expenses in conditioning their vehicles for their Lenten season road trips.
Filed Under:
News,
Nissan Corporate,
Service
February 1, 2024
This Could Be Your First Look At The Toyota Hilux Hybrid For The Philippine Market
The current-generation Toyota Hilux is about to get its third refresh (along with the launch of the new GR Sport, it was just refreshed late last year) and this time it brings mild electrification to the pickup truck segment.
Filed Under:
News,
Pick-Up,
Toyota Hilux
Ford Refreshes Explorer For 2025 Just When Stocks Of Older Model Started Arriving
When Ford Philippines said they now had ample stocks of the Explorer mid-sized SUV, there had to be a good reason, right? Well, apparently that’s because the refreshed 2025 Explorer has just made its global debut.
Filed Under:
Ford Explorer,
Mid-sized SUV,
News
The DSWD Will Turn These Hyundai H-100 Trucks Into Disaster Response Vehicles
Hyundai Motor Philippines Inc. (HMPH) has donated two units of the H-100 to the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) National Capital Region (NCR) office. Both will be turned into disaster response and management vehicles and in support of the various outreach operations undertaken by the agency.
Filed Under:
CSR,
Hyundai Corporate,
News
Mazda CX-90, Subaru Crosstrek Among 2024 World Car Of The Year Finalists
A rather interesting hodge-podge of vehicles will be competing for this year’s World Car of the Year. The announcement of the Top 10 finalists have been revealed enroute to the winner’s announcement on March 27 at the New York International Auto Show.
Filed Under:
BYD Seal,
Car Awards,
Ford Bronco,
Hyundai Kona,
Kia EV9,
Mazda CX-90,
News,
Subaru Crosstrek,
Toyota Prius,
Volvo EX30
DB Schenker To Provide Omoda And Jaecoo Logistics Support
Omoda and Jaecoo Philippines has signed a partnership with logistics giant DB Schenker. A Memorandum of Understanding was signed by Omoda and Jaecoo Country Director Marco Chen with DB Schenker Cluster Heads (PH-ID Cluster) Elaine Dimayuga and Irma Diaz Guevara.
Filed Under:
Jaecoo Corporate,
News,
Omoda Corporate
The 2024 Jetour Dashing Symphony Comes With A Bespoke Audio System For P 1.523M
Audiophiles, rejoice. Jetour Auto Philippines adds a new variant of its Dashing 5-seater crossover that will surely cater to you. Meet the 2024 Jetour Dashing Symphony.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Compact SUV,
Jetour Dashing,
News
Mitsubishi Xpander HEV And Xpander Cross HEV Makes Global Debut
Mitsubishi Motors has unveiled the first-ever full hybrid small MPV in the form of the Xpander HEV and Xpander Cross HEV. These models have made their global debut in Thailand just a week after it was first teased.
Filed Under:
Entry-Level MPV,
Mitsubishi Xpander,
Mitsubishi Xpander Cross,
News,
Sub-Compact SUV
Nissan PH To Participate In Ironman Philippines 2024
Nissan Philippines announces its participation in the country’s Ironman 70.3 triathlon with three teams that will be heading to Cebu this April to represent the automotive brand.
Filed Under:
News,
Nissan Corporate
When your family’s net worth is around USD 2.8 billion (P 156 billion), you could pretty much afford just about any car. Dream it, and you’re probably be able to get one. But when it came to Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala choosing his new daily driver, the chairman and CEO of Ayala Corporation had a peculiar choice, and it’s something that underscores the direction of the company he’s leading as a whole.
Jetour Breaks Into Top 20 Best-Selling Car Brands In The Philippines
Among the new automotive entrants in the Philippine market last year, Jetour Auto has, no doubt, been the most visible. But just how many units did they manage to sell?
Filed Under:
Jetour Corporate,
News,
PHL Auto Industry
January 31, 2024
Kia Nears Completion Of Korea's First Dedicated EV Plant
At this year’s New Year festivities, Hyundai Motor Group (HMG) Executive Chair, Euisun Chung, highlighted the values of electrification, sustainability, and a greener future. This year’s ceremonies, held at the Kia AutoLand Gwangmyeong, is a beacon for all these objectives.
Filed Under:
Electric Vehicles (EV),
Kia Corporate,
News
Toyota Breaks Global Sales Records With 11.2 Million Vehicles Sold In 2023
Toyota is once again the world’s top-selling automaker in 2023, selling a record 11.2 million vehicles. It finished ahead of the Volkswagen Group which sold 9.2 million vehicles with Hyundai Motor Group in third with 7.3 million vehicles sold.
Filed Under:
News,
PHL Auto Industry,
Toyota Corporate
Isuzu Traviz Marks Over 20K Units Sold In The Philippines
The Isuzu Traviz has achieved a milestone in the Philippines by selling over 20,000 units since its launch in 2019. This significant achievement underscores the Traviz’s position as a preferred choice for small businesses nationwide, thanks to its unmatched durability, flexibility, fuel efficiency, high torque, and superior cargo capacity.
Filed Under:
Isuzu Corporate,
Isuzu Traviz,
News
Is The First-Ever 2025 Mazda CX-70 A Lazy Design Job Or Built For Market Success?
Mazda has unveiled the third member of its Large Product Group—the first-ever 2025 Mazda CX-70. And your eyes aren’t deceiving you—it’s basically the CX-90 with the rear seats removed.
Filed Under:
Mazda CX-70,
Mid-sized SUV,
News
January 30, 2024
Foton Philippines Sales Stay Strong In 2023
Foton and the sales of its high-value, feature-packed line of commercial vehicles stayed strong in 2023, based on industry figures.
Filed Under:
Foton Corporate,
News,
PHL Auto Industry
Geely Philippines President Vows To Foster Dialogue, Collaboration
Newly-appointed Sojitz G Auto Philippines (Geely Philippines) President and CEO, Naoyuki Takeda outlined his vision for the company’s growth after being battered with aftersales service issues and plateauing sales in 2023.
Filed Under:
Geely Corporate,
News,
PHL Auto Industry
Toyota Motor Philippines Says No Units Affected By Engine Irregularities
A day after Toyota Motor Corporation revealed irregularities surrounding the diesel engines powering the Hilux, Hiace, Fortuner, Innova, and Land Cruiser 300, Toyota Motor Philippines has reached out and issued a statement in connection with these engines and vehicles.
Filed Under:
Engines,
News,
Toyota Corporate,
Toyota Fortuner,
Toyota Hilux,
Toyota Innova,
Toyota Land Cruiser
Nissan To Open Soon In San Jose Del Monte
Nissan Philippines continues growing its dealer presence with the groundbreaking of its newest dealership in San Jose del Monte.
Filed Under:
Dealerships,
News,
Nissan Corporate
AutoQuix, A New Car Servicing Brand, Is Now Open In Mandaue
AutoQuix, a new brand of car servicing center, welcomes car owners in Cebu as it opens the AutoQuix – Mantawi, Mandaue branch, its third branch in the country.
Chery Breaks Ground On Cordon, Isabela Dealership
Chery Auto Philippines starts the year with the groundbreaking of Chery Cordon in Isabela. The rise of a new dealership in Isabela aims to boost the Chery brand’s presence in North Luzon.
Filed Under:
Chery Corporate,
Dealerships,
News
Hyundai Reopens In Palawan With New Dealer Partner
Hyundai Motor Philippines Inc. (HMPH) reconnects with its Palaweño customers through Auto Artist Incorporated (AAI). The group was officially welcomed to the brand’s network of dealers through two junctures: the inauguration of the first 1S outlet under HMPH, and the other is the ground breaking of a new dealership.
Filed Under:
Dealerships,
Hyundai Corporate,
News
Fuso, Mercedes-Benz Trucks Opens First Joint Dealership Facility
Sojitz Fuso Philippines Corporation (SFP) has partnered with iCATS Motors, Inc. to become an official dealer of Fuso trucks and buses. Its marks the introduction of the first joint multi-brand facility by Daimler Trucks in the Philippines putting Fuso and Mercedes-Benz Trucks under one roof.
Filed Under:
Dealerships,
Fuso Corporate,
Mercedes-Benz Corporate,
News
January 29, 2024
Kia EV9, BMW 5 Series Among 2024 WWCOTY Finalists
The category winners for this year’s Women’s Worldwide Car of the Year (WWCOTY) have been announced. The winners in the Family Car, Large Car, SUV, Exclusive Car, and 4x4 & Pick-Up will all vie for the Women’s Worldwide Car of the Year which will be announced on International Women’s Day on March 8.
Filed Under:
BMW 5 Series,
Car Awards,
Kia EV9,
News,
Volkswagen Amarok,
Volvo EX30
Toyota Land Cruiser, Fortuner, Hilux Embroiled In New Engine Irregularity
Toyota seems to be built like a house of cards of late. After finding irregularities in its vehicles developed and built by its subsidiary, Daihatsu, the Japanese carmaker is now finding itself with issues surrounding three of its diesel engines.
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