April 22, 2024
Dongfeng Electric Commercial Vehicles Extends Battery Warranty To 8 Years
Diamond Auto Group EV Corporation enhances the customer care package of its Dongfeng Electric Commercial Vehicle line-up. Effective immediately, the Dongfeng Rich6 True EV Pickup as well as Dongfeng EV30, EV35, and EV45, will now come with an extended battery warranty of 8 years or 200,000 kilometers, whichever comes first.
Filed Under:
Dongfeng Corporate,
Electric Vehicles (EV),
News,
Service
Toyota Completes Shimoyama R&D Facility
Toyota has completed and started the full operation of its R&D facility, the Toyota Technical Center Shimoyama, located in a mountainous area straddling the cities of Toyota and Okazaki.
Filed Under:
News,
Technology,
Toyota Corporate
Win 12 Million Caltex Rewards Points Through Win-A-Million, Pick-A-Premyo Promo
Caltex rolls out its national promo for 2024, the Caltex Win-a-Million, Pick-a-Premyo Promo. Caltex Rewards members can win up to 12 million points which can be redeemed for rewards like Caltex fuel, dining, shopping, or grocery.
Mazda MX-5 Proves Pace, Reliability As It Takes Consecutive Endurance Race Wins
The Mazda MX-5 proved to be a quick and reliable racing platform by dominating the 2024 Petron Makabayan Endurance Cup opener last April 14. The #55 Team MSCC Mazda Miata race car completed 114 laps in four hours, a new lap record for the 4-Hour Kagitingan Cup. The same car also won the two-hour race, lapping the 3.7-kilometer Batangas Racing Circuit 60 times. This is the first time Team MSCC Mazda Miata won both endurance challenges.
Filed Under:
Mazda Corporate,
Mazda MX-5,
Motorsports,
News
Hyundai's Nano Cooling Film Is Set To Revolutionize Window Tints
Hyundai is showcasing its material research prowess by coming up with the world’s first application of “Nano Cooling Film.” It’s a revolutionary new window tint that offers significant improvement in interior cooling performance compared to conventional tint films.
Filed Under:
Hyundai Corporate,
News,
Technology
Aston Martin DBX707, World's Most Powerful V8 SUV, Gets Updated For 2024
The most powerful production SUV sporting a V8 engine gets an update this 2024. First launched in 2022, the Aston Martin DBX707 became known as the “supercar of SUVs.” Further cementing that reputation, starting this year, it drops the “base” DBX550 variant in favor of a single powertrain. Additionally, the DBX707 gets comprehensive upgrades to its interior and connectivity features.
Filed Under:
Aston Martin DBX,
Luxury SUV,
News
Ferrari's Official PH Distributor, Velocità Motors, Opens New Home In San Juan City
Velocità Motors, a unit of conglomerate San Miguel Corporation has officially opened the new home of Ferrari in the Philippines. The official importer and distributor of the storied Italian supercar brand in the country inaugurated its state-of-the-art showroom located along Connecticut Street in San Juan City.
Filed Under:
Dealerships,
Ferrari Corporate,
News
April 20, 2024
Toyota Gives Fortuner 48V Hybrid Tech
After plopping in an electrified powertrain underneath the Hilux (where it’s either known as the Hilux Hybrid 48V or the Hilux V-Active), Toyota has finally done the same to its SUV stablemate: the Fortuner.
Filed Under:
Mid-sized SUV,
News,
Toyota Fortuner
April 19, 2024
Audi Remains Committed To F1 As It Plans To Purchase The Sauber Team
Under the leadership of Audi CEO Gernot Döllner, the brand with the four rings has outlined its future focus with the Audi Agenda. And as part of this, they have decided to strengthen their commitment to Formula 1 ahead of the start of the 2026 season.
Filed Under:
Audi Corporate,
Motorsports,
News
Racers Wanted: Few Slots Still Available For MSCC Miata Spec Series
The country’s only one-make sports car racing series, the MSCC Miata Spec Series, returns for a third season this 2024. Organized jointly by Mazda Philippines and the Manila Sports Car Club (MSCC), and supported by Pilipinas Shell, GT Radial, and B.R.M. Chronographes, the first race for the 2024 calendar starts on May 25 (Saturday) at the Batangas Racing Circuit.
Filed Under:
Mazda MX-5,
Motorsports,
News,
Sports Car
Get Up To 20 Percent Off These Isuzu BLOWBAGETS Parts
Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) announces its Summertastic Discount Promo. Aimed at ensuring Isuzu vehicle owners enjoy their summer adventures to the fullest, the promo offers a Free Safety Check-up and up to 20 percent discount on select Isuzu parts from April 17 to May 31, 2024.
Filed Under:
Isuzu Corporate,
News,
Service
Shell Expands EV Charger Network To 3 Ortigas-Developed Malls
Shell continues to add new charging stations to cement its position as the leader in mobility energy transition. In partnership with Ortigas Land Corporation (OLC), Shell simultaneously activated Shell Recharge Stations at Estancia Mall, Greenhills-Connecticut Arcade, and Greenhills Missouri.
Filed Under:
Electric Vehicles (EV),
News,
Shell Corporate
BMW Has Sold Over A Million EVs Globally
The BMW Group delivered one million fully-electric vehicles since the launch of the pioneering i3 in 2011. The group which includes BMW, Mini, and Rolls-Royce reached the milestone thanks to a total of 82,700 BEVs delivered during the first quarter of 2024—a 27.9 percent year-on-year growth for BEVs.
Filed Under:
BMW Corporate,
Electric Vehicles (EV),
News
April 18, 2024
Did Mazda Just Run Out Of Design Ideas In Coming Up With The 2025 CX-80?
Mazda designers may have come up with head-turning designs in the past, but lately, we’re not really too sure. You could say that the bar started getting low when they revealed the North American market CX-70—essentially a CX-90 with a new bumper and the third-row seats removed. Now, it’s clear that they have lost all interest in coming up with differentiated designs with the three-row CX-80.
Filed Under:
Mazda CX-80,
Mid-sized SUV,
News
Limited Edition Mazda MX-5 Miata Cup 23rd Anniversary Edition Celebrates Motorsports Heritage
Commemorating the 23rd Anniversary of the Miata Cup by the Miata Club of the Philippines (MCP), Mazda Philippines is launching the special, limited-edition MX-5 Miata Cup 23rd Anniversary Edition. Limited to just 23 units, the MX-5 Miata Cup 23rd Anniversary Edition celebrates Mazda’s rich motorsports heritage and the oldest, continually-held one-make race in the country.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Mazda MX-5,
Motorsports,
News,
Sports Car
Mazda PH Updates Iconic MX-5 For 2024 With Improved Handling, Connectivity
The most iconic Mazda in the model range gets more exhilarating with a host of upgrades for 2024, ranging from enhanced connectivity and significant dynamic improvements, to new track-focused technologies that result in the sharpest, best-handling MX-5 yet.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Mazda MX-5,
News,
Sports Car
Global Team Toyota Athletes From Asia Reach for Greater Heights At Paris 2024
Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) launches the next chapter of the “Start Your Impossible” (SYI) global marketing campaign, igniting excitement for the upcoming Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024. The global campaign showcases the power of local communities across the world rallying behind their athletes and emphasizes Toyota’s belief that no journey is taken alone.
Filed Under:
News,
Toyota Corporate
April 17, 2024
On The Eve Of The Mustang's Philippine Launch, Ford Just Revealed A Special 60th Anniversary Edition Model In The US
Well, someone at Ford Philippines screwed up the timing of the all-new 2024 Mustang’s launch. On the eve of the much-anticipated local reveal of the pony car, in the US, Ford just came up with a 60th Anniversary Package that harks back to the 1965 original.
Filed Under:
Ford Mustang,
News,
Sports Car
All-New 2024 Ford Mustang Launched: Specs, Prices, Everything You Need To Know
After opening reservations last February, Ford Philippines has launched the all-new Mustang to coincide with the muscle car’s 60th anniversary. Customer deliveries start in May.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Ford Mustang,
News,
Sports Car
You Can Now Have Your Hyundai Serviced At Home (Or Wherever) With Hyundai Mobile Service
Hyundai Motor Philippines, Inc. (HMPH) solidifies its commitment to continuously innovate the car ownership experience for Filipinos through the Hyundai Mobile Service (HMS). This newest aftersales program is designed to make it easier and more convenient for customers to ensure that their Hyundai vehicles are in shape and well taken care of.
Filed Under:
Hyundai Corporate,
News,
Service
Isuzu, Hyundai Show Off Modern PUVs At LTO Motor Show
Truck brands Isuzu and Hyundai both showed off their modern PUVs at this year’s LTO Motor Show. The show, in celebration of the LTO’s 112th founding anniversary, takes place until April 19 at the Land Transportation Office Main Office in East Avenue, Quezon City.
Filed Under:
Hyundai Corporate,
Isuzu Corporate,
LTO,
News,
PUV Modernization
Nissan Shows Off EV Battery Pilot Line For Solid State Batteries
Nissan showed its in-construction all-solid-state battery pilot line located at its Yokohama Plant in Kanagawa Prefecture. The pilot line is aimed to further promote development and innovative manufacturing technologies for the “game-changing” batteries.
Filed Under:
Electric Vehicles (EV),
News,
Nissan Corporate,
Technology
Omoda & Jaecoo Delays Philippine Market Launch To 2nd Half 2024
The Philippine launch of the Omoda & Jaecoo brands have been pushed to the second half of 2024. This was revealed during the Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) where the most-promising Chinese brand had one of the largest presence (floorspace-wise) at 800 square meters. This marks the second launch move for the brand after first announcing its intention to enter the market in late 2023. It was since moved twice to April 2024 (MIAS), and now to June (at the earliest).
Filed Under:
Jaecoo 7,
Jaecoo 8,
News,
Omoda 5,
Omoda Corporate
April 16, 2024
Suzuki PH Extends Offers On S-Presso, Ertiga Hybrid This April
Suzuki Auto Philippines is extending its “Summer to Remember Promo” until the end of April. For the whole month, customers can take advantage of the low down payment and cash discounts on the Ertiga Hybrid and S-Presso.
Filed Under:
News,
Suzuki Corporate,
Suzuki Ertiga,
Suzuki S-Presso
Check Out Honda Cars PH's April Offers
Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) is providing its customers with fresh sales promos, available for the month of April.
Filed Under:
Honda BR-V,
Honda Brio,
Honda City,
Honda Corporate,
News
Kia Backtracks On EVs, To Offer More Hybrids
Amidst the uncertain demand for battery electric vehicles, Kia is shifting its efforts and ramping up its hybrid vehicle offerings.
Filed Under:
Electric Vehicles (EV),
Environment,
Kia Corporate,
News
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