February 23, 2024
Chery Auto Expands Europe R&D Office
With Europe in its sights, Chery Auto has made the strategic decision to expand its R&D in Raunheim, Germany.
Filed Under:
Chery Corporate,
News,
Technology
186 Hino 200 Series Multi-Purpose Rescue Vehicles Ready To Serve Batangas
Hino Motors Philippines (HMP) turned over 186 units of its Hino 200 Series Multi-Purpose Rescue Vehicles to the Batangas Provincial Government for distribution to various LGUs in the province. The move will upgrade the province’s emergency response capabilities ensuring the safety and well-being of its constituents.
Filed Under:
Hino Corporate,
Hino CV,
News
2024 Jaecoo 7 Boasts Of Global 5-Star Safety Standard Construction
Set to be launched at the Manila International Auto Show in April, Jaecoo has revealed that its first Philippine model—the J7—has met global 5-star safety standards.
Filed Under:
Jaecoo 7,
Jaecoo Corporate,
News,
Safety
February 22, 2024
Subaru Yet To Re-Start Production In Japan
After the death of a 60-year worker, crushed by a 25-ton mold, Subaru has yet to start production at its Japanese assembly plants. So far, the carmaker has lost six days of production volume for nameplates such as the Forester, Crosstrek, and the BRZ.
Filed Under:
News,
Subaru Corporate
Toyota Motor PH Recalling Select Avanza, Veloz, Yaris Cross For Front Shock Issue
Yet another recall is affecting select units of the Toyota Avanza, Veloz, and Yaris Cross in the Philippines. This time, it has something to do with its front shock absorber.
Filed Under:
News,
Recall,
Safety,
Toyota Avanza,
Toyota Veloz,
Toyota Yaris Cross
Ford Philippines Reveals Specs, Prices Of All-New 2024 Mustang, Bronco (w/ Brochure)
This just in: Ford Philippines revealed the prices and specs of the all-new Bronco and all-new Mustang. The Bronco will be made available in just one variant: the Bronco 2.7L Outerbanks equipped with the Sasquatch Package, while the Mustang will come in both 2.3L EcoBoost and 5.0 GT variants.
Filed Under:
Ford Bronco,
Ford Mustang,
Luxury SUV,
News,
Sports Car
Colors, Specs, Prices: Everything You Need To Know About The 2024 MG One
SAIC Motor Philippines formally launches its newest global compact crossover: the 2024 MG One. Previewed last December, the MG One comes in two variants: the MG One Std and the MG One Lux with a price tag of P 1,298,888 and P 1,458,888, respectively. As a limited time offer, they are discounted at P 1,223,888 and P 1,390,888 for the MG One Std and MG One Lux, respectively.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Compact Crossover,
MG One,
News
2024 Mazda CX-30 Ups Styling, Safety, Tech For P 1.995M
Mazda Philippines has updated the CX-30 HEV compact crossover for 2024. Packed with higher equipment levels, including enhanced safety and convenience features, it cements its position as the most elegant crossover in its segment.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Compact Crossover,
Mazda CX-30,
News
2024 CX-70 Debuts Mazda's Newest Special Color: Melting Copper Metallic
Mazda has always considered color as an integral part of its design language. That’s why the brand has come up with some pretty classy colorways that coincided with the launch of their KODO design language.
Filed Under:
Mazda CX-70,
Mid-sized SUV,
News
IM Is MG's Answer To Audi, Lexus, Tesla
Among Chinese carmakers, SAIC Motor isn’t known for expanding its brand portfolio left and right. In fact, despite being part of China’s “Big 4” automakers, they’ve actually opted to invest in brand building and have limited themselves to four brands. Well, make that five now with the announcement that IM will be making its global debut in, at all places, the Geneva Motor Show.
Filed Under:
Electric Vehicles (EV),
IM Corporate,
IM L7,
MG Corporate,
News
February 21, 2024
Hyundai Mobility Experience 2024 Kicks Off This February 23-25 At BGC
Hyundai Motor Philippines Inc. (HMPH) begins its Hyundai Mobility Experience (HME) tour in BGC at the Bonifacio High Street Central’s Amphitheater and C1 Open Parking Lot this February 23 to 25. This nationwide roadshow returns for a second year to allow even more Filipinos discover how the brand is innovating the car ownership experience.
Filed Under:
Events,
Hyundai Corporate,
News
Toyota Motor PH Appoints Masando Hashimoto As New President
Toyota Motor Philippines Corporation (TMP) formally introduced its new president, Masando Hashimoto. Hashimoto assumes leadership from Atsuhiro Okamoto, whose tenure saw remarkable resilience and growth amidst the most challenging years for the Philippine economy, navigating the impacts of the global health crisis.
Filed Under:
News,
PHL Auto Industry,
Toyota Corporate
Select Mazda CX-60, CX-90 Subject Of Special Service Campaign
Bermaz Auto Philippines, the exclusive distributor of Mazda vehicles in the Philippines has confirmed that a number of CX-60 and CX-90 SUVs are part of a global recall.
Filed Under:
Mazda CX-60,
Mazda CX-90,
News,
Recall,
Safety
Toyota Names Hilux's 48-Volt Hybrid Tech As "V-Active"
While Toyota has taken a more simplified naming for its Hilux Hybrid in Europe, where it’s known as self-explanatory “Hilux Hybrid 48V,” in Australia, they’ve decided on giving it a fancier name: V-Active.
Filed Under:
News,
Pick-Up,
Toyota Hilux
Volvo Axes Recharge Branding; Introduces New Performance Pack
As part of its transformation towards becoming a fully electric carmaker by 2030, Volvo Cars is streamlining and standardizing its model names for its EVs.
Filed Under:
Electric Vehicles (EV),
Luxury SUV,
News,
Volvo Corporate,
Volvo EC40,
Volvo EX40,
Volvo XC40
February 20, 2024
Petron To Expand Car Care Center Network In 2024
Petron has been steadily expanding its Car Care Center (CCC) network across the country, opening a total of seven new locations in 2023 with plans for even more in 2024. This move underlines the company’s commitment to delivering accessible, convenient, and top-notch car care services nationwide.
Filed Under:
News,
Petron Corporate
Gogoro Swap & Go E-Scooter To Expand Across Philippines
Gogoro Philippines, the innovative leader in electric mobility and battery-swapping technology, is set to expand operations across the country following its successful launch last December.
Filed Under:
Electric Vehicles (EV),
Gogoro Corporate,
News
Say Yes To These Peace Of Mind Service Offers From Ford
Ford Philippines reinforces its commitment to deliver an enhanced ownership experience to its growing customer base with a complimentary service inspection package and an updated owners dashboard available on the Ford website.
Filed Under:
Ford Corporate,
News,
Service
HATASU Ebikes Announces February Promo
Local ebike brand, Hatasu is spreading the love filled with sweet deals and treats for everyone this February.
Filed Under:
Hatasu Corporate,
Motorcycle,
News
February 19, 2024
Subaru Halts Japan Production
Subaru is temporarily suspending production at three plants in Japan after a work was crushed to death. The factories producing among others, the Forester, Crosstrek, and BRZ halted production after a 25-ton mold fell on a worker at the company’s Yajima assembly plant in Gunma, Japan. It’s not clear when production would resume.
Filed Under:
News,
Subaru Corporate
BMW Philippines Launches All-New 5 Series And First-Ever i5. Prices Start At P 4.990M (w/ Specs)
SMC Asia Car Distributors Corporation has launched the latest generation of its business icon, the 5 Series, bringing with it next-level dynamics and digitalization. And for the first time ever, it is offered in an all-electric variant as well.
Filed Under:
BMW 5 Series,
BMW i5,
Car Launch,
Luxury Car,
News
UnionBank, Shell Tie Up On New Credit Card For The Discerning Motorist
Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank) and Shell Pilipinas Corporation (Shell) have joined forces to introduce the UnionBank Shell Power Credit Card. This new credit card that rewards motorists with perks and benefits including big savings on fuel, toll fees, and car services.
Filed Under:
News,
Shell Corporate
Mazda Fan Festa 2024 To Have Three Legs. First One Happening This April 6-7
After the continued success of its trademark participatory brand experience event, Mazda has announced that there will be three legs to its Mazda Fan Festa this 2024.
Filed Under:
Events,
Mazda Corporate,
News
Mitsubishi Motors Inaugurates School Which It Helped Build In Samar
A junior high school in Santa Rita, Samar, whose building was constructed with the support of Mitsubishi Motors Corporation, has been formally inaugurated.
Filed Under:
CSR,
Mitsubishi Corporate,
News
Nissan Outlines 2024 Motorsports Activities
Nissan and Nissan Motorsports & Customizing Co., Ltd. (NMC) announced their motorsports activities for 2024.
Filed Under:
Motorsports,
Nissan Corporate
Kia Looking To Make China A Global Production Hub
Kia is looking to China to expand its global footprint. The Automotive News reports that the Korean carmaker wants to make its Chinese joint-venture with Jiangsu Yueda Group Co. a global production hub for export markets, including the Philippines.
Filed Under:
Kia Corporate,
Kia EV5,
Kia K5,
Kia Sportage,
News
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