February 7, 2024
Astara Appointed As JAC Distributor In The Philippines
Astara has now been appointed as the exclusive importer of JAC cars and pick-up trucks in the Philippines, marking the first cooperation between Astara and the brand globally. This agreement brings JAC’s wide range of SUVs and pick-up models to the fast-growing market, meeting the evolving needs of the Filipino consumers and commercial customers. Furthermore, in the future, the brand will launch electrified models, both 100 percent EV and PHEV, with the aim of establishing itself as the market’s benchmark.
Filed Under:
JAC Corporate,
News,
PHL Auto Industry
Did The LTO Just Reveal MG Philippines' Next Big Launch?
During its year-end festivities, MG Philippines revealed that they will be launching no less than eight vehicles in 2024. At the time, they revealed what three of them were: the MG Cyberster, the MG One, and the MG 4 XPower. Now, thanks to a leak from, of all places, the Land Transportation Office, we now know what the fifth one is: the MG ZS EV.
Filed Under:
Electric Vehicles (EV),
MG ZS,
News,
Sub-Compact SUV
February 6, 2024
Caltex PH Launches Carbon Offset Program
Chevron Philippines Inc. launches the Caltex Carbon Offset Program, a voluntary carbon offset program for Caltex service stations in the Philippines. The same program was launched in Malaysia and Singapore, in 2023 and 2022, respectively.
Filed Under:
Caltex,
Chevron Corporate,
Environment,
News
Carsome PH Announces Winners Of Christmas Promo
Carsome Philippines, a force in Southeast Asia’s car e-commerce sector, announces the winners of its Paskong Panalo Promo.
Filed Under:
News
The Omoda 5 EV Is Made For All You LOHAS Believers
It’s confirmed. Omoda and Jaecoo will be launching with not just one but three vehicles at the Manila International Auto Show in April. Aside from the Omoda 5 Turbo and the Jaecoo 7, the brand will also be introducing its first-ever EV, the Omoda 5 EV.
Filed Under:
News,
Omoda 5,
Omoda Corporate
Let's Geek Out On Mazda's Asymmetric Limited Slip Differential
The updated fourth-generation Mazda MX-5, due sometime this year, features two new technologies both honed from the track: DSC-Track and Asymmetric Limited Slip Differential. We’ve tackled in length what DSC-Track does, so now we take a closer look at what Asymmetrical LSD does.
Filed Under:
Feature,
Mazda Corporate,
Mazda MX-5,
Sports Car,
Technology
Just How Important Is The Philippines To Mitsubishi Motors?
Pop quiz: what’s the biggest market for Mitsubishi in the world? If you think it’s Indonesia or Thailand, you’re wrong. It is, call us surprised too, the Philippines.
Filed Under:
Mitsubishi Corporate,
News,
PHL Auto Industry
You Want Parts? Ford Philippines' Gonna Give You Parts
Ford Philippines is boosting parts availability and accessibility with a new and bigger parts distribution center, enhancing the overall ownership experience for its customers.
Filed Under:
Ford Corporate,
News,
Service
2024 Mitsubishi Xforce To Arrive In Philippines By June, Bookings Open In May
With the carmaker starting the export of its new compact crossover, the Xforce, Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation has confirmed that this latest nameplate will be arriving in the Philippines this June. Bookings will start as early as May.
Filed Under:
Compact Crossover,
Mitsubishi Xforce,
News
February 5, 2024
Get Up To P 80K Off The Honda City HB This February
Drive home your dream Honda vehicle and score huge savings! Honda Cars Philippines has taken its All-out Blowout Deal promotion to a new level for all customers to enjoy. The enhanced promo plus a new financing program will run from February 1 to 29.
Filed Under:
Honda BR-V,
Honda Brio,
Honda City,
Honda Corporate,
News
February 4, 2024
Review: 2024 BMW Z4 sDrive20i
Credit Toyota and their decision to resurrect the Supra for the existence of the third-generation BMW Z4, but whatever the result stemming from the boardroom meetings of the two carmakers, don’t discredit the fact that this is actually available at BMW showrooms. Just when the market appeal for roadsters has softened, this G29 is the best version to have come out of Munich; well, technically the Magna plant in Austria, but who cares. It’s a return to fighting form and one that has it nipping at greatness.
Filed Under:
BMW Z4,
Driver's Seat,
Sports Car
Chevron PH Donates Solar Panels To Tahanang Walang Hagdanan
Chevron Philippines Inc. (CPI), marketer of the Caltex brand of fuels and lubricants, donated P 1.2 million to Tahanang Walang Hagdanan, Inc. (TWHI) and SasonbiSolar to be used for solar power system installation in TWHI.
Filed Under:
Chevron Corporate,
CSR,
News
PGA Cars World Of Supercars: Celebrating Automotive Passion And Driving Thrills
The exclusive PGA Cars World of Supercars gathered some of the Philippines’ best Porsche, Audi, Lamborghini and Bentley models at the Clark International Speedway for a three-day festival of automotive passion and driving thrills. Held last February 2 to 4, the event drew nearly 300 driving participants to the racetrack, where they were professionally coached by race drivers and Porsche-certified instructors from the Porsche Experience Center.
Filed Under:
Audi Corporate,
Events,
Feature,
Porsche Corporate
2024 Hyundai Stargazer X: The MPV From The Future Takes Road Trips A Notch Higher
One of the good things that resulted from the pandemic is that it reignited a love for the open road and a passion for adventure. Over the past couple of years, we’ve seen a steady rise in people going on roads trips, the opening of beautiful camping grounds and boutique resorts, and the eagerness of the Filipino to explore more of the country than taking flight.
Filed Under:
Driver's Seat,
Hyundai Stargazer,
Sub-Compact SUV,
Travel
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
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