April 1, 2024
Ford Territory Comes With Cash Discount, 5-Star Care This April
As part of its commitment to enhance the ownership experience, Ford Philippines is extending an exclusive service package to all new customers of the Ford Territory.
Filed Under:
Ford Corporate,
Ford Territory,
News,
Service
First Drive: 2024 Ioniq 5 N
What is the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N exactly? It’s a straightforward question to ask, but harder to answer. See, it’s not exactly an electric hot hatch—it’s too big to fit that template. An electric high-performance crossover? Strictly speaking, yes, but that doesn’t capture the entire picture either.
Filed Under:
Driver's Seat,
Electric Vehicles (EV),
Hyundai Ioniq 5,
Sports Sedan
March 30, 2024
Last February, New Car Sales Had Fastest Growth Rate As Toyota Corners 45 Percent Market Share
New vehicle sales jumped 23 percent in February—the fastest growth rate in seven months, according to the joint report by the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines, Inc. (CAMPI) and the Truck Manufacturers Association (TMA).
Filed Under:
CAMPI,
News,
PHL Auto Industry
Geely Opens Ilocos Sur Dealership
Geely formally inaugurated Geely Ilocos Sur, the brand’s 39th dealership in the Philippines. Servicing Geely customers in Ilocos Sur and the neighboring provinces, it is operated by Apex Auto, Inc.
Filed Under:
Dealerships,
Geely Corporate,
News
Astara PH To Launch GAC Emkoo Hybrid, JAC Motors Brand At MIAS
Astara Philippines will showcase its latest models from the brands it carries, namely: Peugeot, GAC Motor, JMC, and JAC Motors at the Manila International Auto Show (MIAS).
Filed Under:
GAC Corporate,
JAC Corporate,
JMC Corporate,
MIAS,
News,
Peugeot Corporate
March 29, 2024
How Nissan's Participation In Formula E Is Helping Them Make Better Cars (And Vice-Versa)
When Nissan announced its commitment to race in Formula E until 2030, some thought: why participate in a series that’s considered niche? With Super GT being the only other racing series where Nissan participates as a works team, why not go for broke and go into something like Formula 1, World Rally Championship, or World Endurance Championship? The answer is a simple one, according to two Nissan executives.
Filed Under:
Electric Vehicles (EV),
Feature,
Motorsports,
Nissan Corporate,
Technology
These ACMobility Charging Stations Will Be Open This Holy Week
With its growing number of electric vehicle charging locations and a wide variety of long-range EV models to choose from among its distributed brands, ACMobility, Ayala Corporation’s end-to-end mobility platform, reassures safe, secure, and reliable travels ahead for Filipinos who own EVs and for those considering electric mobility.
Filed Under:
Electric Vehicles (EV),
News
After More Than 20 Years, Lamborghini Updates Its Logo
After more than two decades since the last update, Lamborghini has updated its historic logo. The restyling is driven by a new strategy that involves adapting the brand’s visual expression to better reflect the “brave”, “unexpected” and “authentic” values of its mission, namely “Driving Humans Beyond”, a concept that translates into the intention to always go beyond the limits, standards and conventions.
Filed Under:
Lamborghini Corporate,
News
Nissan Commits To Formula E Until 2030
Nissan is committing itself to the Formula E World Championship until at least 2030. The decision was driven partly by the company’s Ambition 2030 electrification plans and re-emphasized by the updated The Arc short-term business plan which was announced just a few days earlier.
Filed Under:
Motorsports,
News,
Nissan Corporate
March 28, 2024
Volvo Produces Its Last Diesel-Powered Car
Volvo has built their last diesel-powered car.
On a cloudy Thursday in early February, the plant in Ghent, Belgium, produced its last diesel-powered car, a V60. And just the other day, the plant in Torslanda, Sweden, saw its last XC90 diesel car roll off the production line.
Filed Under:
Engines,
Environment,
News,
Volvo Corporate,
Volvo XC90
Kia EV9 Crowned As 2024 World Car Of The Year; Toyota Prius Wins Design Of The Year
Fully electric or electrified vehicles have successfully swept this year’s World Car of the Year (WCOTY) awards. After trimming down eligible cars sold around the world, a jury of 100 automotive journalists from 29 countries chose the Kia EV9 as the 2024 World Car of the Year. It’s yet another major award for the EV SUV after winning the Women’s Worldwide Car of the Year honors earlier.
Filed Under:
Car Awards,
Electric Vehicles (EV),
Kia EV9,
Luxury SUV,
News
March 27, 2024
Astara Philippines Appoints JAC Motors Brand Head
Astara Philippines announced the appointment of Tonette Lee as brand head for JAC Motors in the Philippines starting March 22, 2024.
Filed Under:
JAC Corporate,
News,
PHL Auto Industry
Hyundai Ioniq 5 N Is 2024 World Performance Car Of The Year
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N is the 2024 World Performance Car of the Year. The high-performance EV managed to beat two BMWs—the XM and M2 to take the top honors. This also continues Hyundai’s winning streak at the World Car Awards to three years.
Filed Under:
Car Awards,
Hyundai Corporate,
Hyundai Ioniq 5,
News
Hyundai Reveals Bolder 2025 Santa Cruz Pickup Truck
Hyundai has refreshed the 2025 Santa Cruz compact pickup truck, calling it now a “Sport Adventure Vehicle.”
Filed Under:
Hyundai Santa Cruz,
News,
Pick-Up
Hyundai Motor Philippines Ensures Safe Lenten Travels With HWRAP
Hyundai Motor Philippines Inc. (HMPH) is looking after customers by ensuring their safe and worry-free travels this Lent through its Holy Week Roadside Assistance Program (HWRAP).
Filed Under:
Hyundai Corporate,
News,
Service
SMC Tollways Ready For Long Holiday Exodus
San Miguel Corporation’s infrastructure unit has increased deployment of tollways personnel to efficiently manage the anticipated surge in vehicle traffic across its expressways during the long holiday. These expressways include the South Luzon Expressway (SLEX), Southern Tagalog Arterial Road (STAR), Skyway System, NAIA Expressway, and Tarlac-Pangasinan-La Union Expressway (TPLEX).
Filed Under:
News,
San Miguel Corporate,
Traffic
Shell Fleet Solutions Nabs Two Asian Experience Awards
The Asian Experience Awards, celebrated for recognizing excellence in delivering outstanding brand experiences across the Asian region, have commended Shell’s groundbreaking initiatives that have brought substantial benefits to both partners and users.
Filed Under:
News,
Shell Corporate
Peace Of Mind Assured With Toyota Motorist Assistance
Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) is once again helping its customers have safer and more meaningful journeys this Holy Week with its Toyota Motoring Assistance program.
Filed Under:
Service,
Toyota Corporate
Nissan Shows Hospitality To Formula E Rivals Ahead Of Tokyo E-Prix
As the only Japanese team on the Formula E grid, this week’s Tokyo E-Prix holds special importance to Nissan. So, to mark its inaugural home race, Nissan Formula E Team has collaborated with Japanese fashion designer Jun Nakamura to create bespoke kimonos inspired by all 11 teams that compete in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship.
Filed Under:
Environment,
Motorsports,
News,
Nissan Corporate
Mitsubishi Team Ralliart Ready To Retake Asia Cross Country Rally Crown
Mitsubishi Motors is competing once again at this year’s Asia Cross Country Rally (AXCR) which will happen from Thailand to Malaysia this August. The team will be aiming to claim the championship with a modified cross-country version of the Triton pickup truck (the T1 prototype) while further reinforcing its overall strength, focusing on enhanced power performance.
Filed Under:
Mitsubishi Corporate,
Mitsubishi Triton,
Motorsports,
News
BYD Is First Automaker To Produce 7-Millionth New Energy Vehicle
On March 25th, BYD, the world’s leading manufacturer of new energy vehicles and power batteries, became the world’s first automaker to roll off its 7 millionth new energy vehicle (NEV), the Denza N7, which was unveiled at its Jinan factory in China, symbolizing another groundbreaking accomplishment for the brand.
Filed Under:
BYD Corporate,
Electric Vehicles (EV),
News
March 26, 2024
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N: The High-Performance EV For Petrol Heads By Petrol Heads
Electric and high-performance are two automotive concepts that lie at the opposites of a car enthusiast’s mind. Each one carries characteristics that don’t seem to jive with one another. Electric vehicles are seen as heavy, soulless, lumbering commuters, while high-performance cars are all about lightweight, visceral, communicative weekend joy machines. It’s this seemingly unattainable balance that Hyundai decided to work with in the development of the Ioniq 5 N—its high-performance EV.
Filed Under:
Electric Vehicles (EV),
Feature,
Hyundai Ioniq 5,
Sports Sedan
BPI Auto Loans Offers Exclusive Deals, Freebies At MIAS
The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) is offering exclusive Auto Loan deals and enticing freebies at the Manila International Auto Show (MIAS).
Filed Under:
BPI Corporate,
Events,
MIAS,
News
Nissan To Launch 30 New Vehicles In 3 Years
Nissan has revealed a three-year road map dubbed, “The Arc” in a bid to boost its worldwide sales by one million vehicles. The plan includes the launch of 30 new models—16 electrified models and 14 internal combustion-powered ones.
Filed Under:
News,
Nissan Corporate,
Technology
Genesis Magma Wants To Go Against BMW M And Mercedes-AMG
After coming up with a high-performance division for its mainstream Hyundai brand called, Hyundai N, the Korean automaker is about to do the same with its premium Genesis brand with Genesis Magma.
Filed Under:
Hyundai Corporate,
News
Yasuhisa Masuda Is Nissan Philippines' New President
Nissan announced the appointment of Yasuhisa Masuda as the President of Nissan Philippines, effective April 1, 2024. He will report to Toshihiro Fujiki, also newly appointed President, Nissan ASEAN and Thailand, and will be based in Manila.
Filed Under:
News,
Nissan Corporate,
PHL Auto Industry
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