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April 2, 2024

Nissan To Continue Development Of Combustion Engines


Nissan isn’t ready to end development of its internal combustion engines just yet; that’s according to Chief Product Officer Ivan Espinosa who spoke to members of the Philippine media ahead of the Formula E Tokyo e-Prix.

Omoda And Jaecoo Appoints Industry Veteran To Head Operations


Ahead of its official brand launch at the Manila International Auto Show (MIAS), Omoda and Jaecoo has appointed a Philippine industry veteran as vice-president in charge of operations.

Hycan Enters The Philippines


Hycan, the Chinese EV brand established as a joint-venture between GAC and Pearl River Investment Management Group is now in the Philippines under Transcorp. With an official launch slated for the Manila International Auto Show—Hycan is bringing in three EVs to the market: the V09, Z03, and the A06+.

April 1, 2024

Honda Philippines Switches On Solar Power At Batangas Assembly Plant


Honda Philippines, Inc. (HPI) celebrates a milestone in its journey towards a cleaner future with the official inauguration of its 1.056-MW rooftop solar power project. This project, initiated in collaboration with Skye Renewables, now enters its operational phase at HPI’s manufacturing plant in Tanauan, Batangas.

UAAGI Shows Off Strength With United Test Drive Arena At MIAS


United Asia Automotive Group, Inc. (UAAGI) is uniting its brands in a unified “test drive arena” that will offer Filipinos an immersive experience of their four brands: Foton, Chery, BAIC, and Lynk & Co at the Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) from April 4 to 7, 2024.

Changan Auto PH Launches CS15 For P 799K (w/ Specs)


Changan Auto Philippines adds the CS15 to its line-up giving buyers a combination of practicality, versatility, and style at a competitive price point of just P 799,000.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.”

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).

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.