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April 5, 2024

BAIC Philippines Reveals Ian Veneracion As Brand Ambassador; Reveals Pricing For Line-Up


United Asia Automotive Group, Inc. (UAAGI) formally introduced the brand ambassador of BAIC: Ian Veneracion.

April 4, 2024

Hyundai N Arrives In The Philippines With 2024 Elantra N, Ioniq 5 N (w/ Specs)


Hyundai Motor Philippines officially unveils its high-performance N brand with the market launch of the Elantra N and Ioniq 5 N at the Manila International Auto Show (MIAS).

Chevrolet Philippines New Management Team Formally Unveiled At MIAS


Chevrolet Philippines formally announced its new management team at the Manila International Auto Show.

Nissan Philippines Preview All-Electric Ariya At MIAS


Nissan Philippines gives a glimpse of what the future has in store for electrified mobility as it unveils the Nissan Ariya at the 2024 Manila International Auto Show.

Subaru Crosstrek GT Edition Makes Philippine Debut For P 2.088M


After the Subaru Outback XT got leaked, Motor Image Pilipinas did have one other surprise at the Manila International Auto Show with the local debut of the Crosstrek GT Edition.

JMC Philippines Reveals Full Specs, Prices Of 2024 Grand Avenue And 2024 Vigus Pickup Trucks (w/ Specs)


After previewing it some weeks back, Astara-backed JMC (Jiangling Motors Corporation) has revealed the pricing of the Grand Avenue and Vigus pickup trucks at the Manila International Auto Show (MIAS).

April 3, 2024

See Futuristic Style, Cutting-Edge Tech At GAC Motor's MIAS Pavilion


Astara-led GAC Motor Philippines shows off its line-up, headlined by the Emkoo Hybrid SUV at the 2024 Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) this April 4 to 7, 2024. With pavilions at both the World Trade Center and SMX Convention Center Mall of Asia, GAC Motor Philippines flexes its top-tier design and modern technology to Filipino car enthusiasts.

Astara Philippines Appoints New CEO And Country Manager


Astara Philippines has announced a significant change to its organizational structure with the appointment of Luis Torres Bruzón as CEO and Country Manager. In this newly created role, Torres Bruzón will spearhead Astara’s operational growth and establish the company as a leader in open and sustainable mobility solutions in the region.

Subaru Opens New Alabang Showroom


Motor Image Pilipinas Inc. (MIP), the exclusive distributor of Subaru vehicles in the Philippines, enhances its presence in the south of Metro Manila with the grand opening of its newest branch, Motor Image Alabang.

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.