The BYD Dolphin and Atto 3 EVs have scored recognition at the 2023 Japan EV of the Year awards with the Dolphin taking top honors while the Atto 3 taking third. The Hyundai Kona Electric takes second place.
March 13, 2024
BYD Dolphin Is Japan's 2023 EV Of The Year
The BYD Dolphin and Atto 3 EVs have scored recognition at the 2023 Japan EV of the Year awards with the Dolphin taking top honors while the Atto 3 taking third. The Hyundai Kona Electric takes second place.
MG To Celebrate 100 Years At Goodwood Festival Of Speed
MG, a brand celebrating its 100th anniversary, will headline the Central Feature at the 2024 Goodwood Festival of Speed. The Cyberster EV roadster will headline Gerry Judah’s annual sculptural masterpiece, with the company taking center stage in front of Goodwood House for the first time.
JMC Philippines To Offer Lifetime Engine Warranty
JMC (Jiangling Motors Corporation) is set to launch at the Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) happening from April 4 to 7 with the Grand Avenue and Vigus. This upcoming addition to the JMC family is the biggest offering in its segment and combines power, strength, dependability, and excitement.
March 12, 2024
Chery Auto Tacloban Opens
Chery Auto Philippines (CAP) opens a new dealership in Eastern Visayas with the inauguration of Chery Auto Tacloban. This is Chery’s 23rd dealership in the country.
UAAGI Brings In Lynk & Co, Previews 2 SUV Models
It’s official: United Asia Automotive Group (UAAGI), has been appointed as the official distributor of Lynk & Co in the Philippines. The global premium brand, formed as a partnership between Volvo Cars and Geely, is set for an official launch at the Manila International Auto Show from April 4 to 7, 2024.
Porsche Launches Track-Focused Taycan With 1,108-Horsepower Turbo GT
Porsche is expanding its all-electric Taycan sports sedan with two new high-performance additions: the Turbo GT and the Turbo GT with Weissach package. The latter is built for the track and dispenses with the rear seats for a better power-to-weight ratio. At peak power, both models can deliver more than 1,100 horsepower. In combination with various lightweight construction and aerodynamics measures, these all-electric GT sports raise the bar in terms of driving dynamics.
March 11, 2024
BYD Opens BGC Flagship Showroom
BYD has opened its newest showroom and this one is in the bustling Bonifacio Global City area. Operated by Harmony New Energy Auto Service chaired by Jack Feng. The grand opening was attended by Liu Xueliang, General Manager of BYD Asia Pacific Automotive Sales Division, Ayala Corporation Chairman Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala along with CEO of AC Mobility, Jaime Alfonso Zobel de Ayala.
Grab PH Announces Women Empowerment Training, Features
Grab Philippines announced the launch of its Women Program under its social upliftment campaign GrabAsenso. The Women Program aims to support women in the country to become driver-partners on its platform.
Toyota Motor PH Secures Bureau Of Customs Level 2 Authorized Economic Operator Certification
Toyota Motor Philippines Corporation (TMP), recently received its accreditation and became one of the pioneer organizations to be certified as Authorized Economic Operator Level 2 from the Bureau of Customs (BOC). The BOC also recognized TMP for being the country’s second top importer, remitting a total of P 44 billion in duties and taxes and contributing to the agency’s positive collection in 2023.
March 10, 2024
Caltex Grows Havoline And Delo-Branded Workshops To 359
Caltex expanded its workshop network to serve Filipino motorists better. Last year, Caltex opened 82 Do-It-For-Me (DIFM) Caltex Havoline autoPro, Caltex Havoline bikePro, and Caltex Delo Sports oil change workshops nationwide. This brings the overall DIFM network to 359 workshops all over the Philippines.
Watch Emil Javier Talk On Why He Found His Perfect Match With The Nissan Patrol
As a young CEO of apparel brand Don’t Blame The Kids Apparel Co. (DBTK), Emil Javier relies on the Nissan Patrol for that extra sense of reliability and credibility for both his brand and to his customers.
BMW Festival Of Deals Slated March 15-17 At BGC
BMW is set to return to Bonifacio Global City as SMC Asia Car Distributors Corp., the official importer and distributor of BMW cars and motorcycles in the Philippines, celebrates the Festival of Deals from Friday, March 15 to Sunday, March 17. Located at 9th Ave. corner 30th Street, the BMW Pavilion will see an assembly of iconic vehicles with offers only available during the 3-day event.
Inchcape Bolsters Philippine Presence With 1.2-Hectare C5 Hub
Inchcape Philippines will further bolster its presence in the Philippines with the soon-to-open C5 hub. The facility, which used to house Subaru and Peugeot, has been transformed into the distributor’s mass market hub housing both Mazda and Changan.
Toyota Motor PH To Go All Hybrid For 2024 Corolla Cross?
Looks like we don’t have to wait long for the launch of the refreshed 2024 Toyota Corolla Cross. The compact crossover has just been homologated for the Philippines based on documents filed at the Land Transportation Office. And in a big twist, Toyota Motor Philippines may be dropping the base 1.8 G (non-hybrid) in favor of going with a full-hybrid range for the Corolla Cross this 2024.
Zeekr Coming To Philippines Via Autohub Group
The Autohub Group may be scaling back on its Geely-branded dealership operations in the Philippines, but that doesn’t mean that they’re giving put on products made by Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co., Ltd. It has been confirmed that Zeekr, the upscale brand of Geely, will be distributed locally by the Willy Tee Ten-led company.
March 9, 2024
Kia EV9 Is 2024 UK Car Of The Year
Just a day after it was declared the Supreme Winner of the 2024 Women’s Worldwide Car of the Year, the Kia EV9 has scooped up another award. This time, it was declared as the UK Car of the Year 2024. By winning the title, this marks the third straight year where an EV has won the main prize.
March 8, 2024
Araneta City Switches On Its Own EV Chargers
Araneta City has switched on its own electric vehicle (EV) charging stations located in its shopping malls and office towers.
Mitsubishi PH Kicks Off Go Beyond Limits Tour This March
Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) is kicking off its Go Beyond Limits Tour, a showcase of their new pick-up truck and its technologies. This nationwide tour is part of the company’s ongoing commitment to provide Filipinos with reliable transportation solutions when travelling to different parts of the country. It also coincides with the company’s Taralets Pinas! campaign where different provinces are being featured to encourage Filipinos to rediscover the beauty of the Philippines together with Mitsubishi vehicles.
Everything You Need To Know: 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe (w/ Specs)
After a surprise preview last December, Hyundai Motor Philippines has officially launched the all-new, fifth-generation Santa Fe mid-sized SUV. The all-new Santa Fe comes in three variants with prices ranging from P 2,410,000 to P 3,100,000.
March 7, 2024
Kia EV9 Is 2024 Women's Worldwide Car Of The Year
The Kia EV9 has been declared the 2024 Women’s Worldwide Car of the Year (WWCOTY). The announcement coincides with International Women’s Day—a momentous occasion that not only empowers women but also acknowledges the connection between personal autonomy and automobiles in many countries.
AC Motors Rebrands To AC Mobility
AC Motors is now ACMobility. This rebrand of AC Motors to ACMobility reflects the transformation of Ayala’s mobility business, from one that was predominantly focused on selling automotive vehicles to an end-to-end mobility provider that encompasses services, infrastructure, and eventually digital platforms, among others.
Jeep PH Cuts Prices By Up To P600K This Weekend Only
Jeep is holding a 4x4 Flash Sale at all Jeep dealerships nationwide this Friday, March 8 to Sunday, March 10.
Hyundai Ioniq 5 N Among World's Best Performance Cars For 2024
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N is among the Top Three in the World finalists for the 2024 World Performance Car.
Nissan Opens First Pop-Up Store In Cavite
Nissan Philippines opens its first-ever pop-up showroom in Silang and Carmona in Cavite. It marks a significant milestone in the brand’s commitment to expanding its presence and enhancing customer accessibility.
Spot The Fake Prestone
As the summer months approaches, road trips beckon. And with that, there’s no better time to reiterate the importance of car care, especially when it comes to topping up your car’s vital fluids like brake fluid and radiator coolant.
Euro NCAP To Dock Points For Overreliance On Touchscreens
The European New Car Assessment Program or Euro NCAP intends to downgrade the safety rating of vehicles which primarily rely on touchscreens instead of buttons.
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