May 14, 2024
Honda Cars PH Opens Reservations On New City Hatchback; Launch Slated On June 14
Mark your calendars: the new Honda City Hatchback is launching on Friday, June 14 at the BGC Amphitheater. To kick things off, Honda Cars Philippines is announcing a special pre-selling offer that runs today until June 13.
Filed Under:
Honda City,
News,
Sub-Compact
Mazda Confirms Next-Generation CX-5 To Use In-House Developed Hybrid
Mazda has no plans of axing the CX-5 nameplate. This has been confirmed as part of Mazda’s Fiscal Year March 2024 report.
Filed Under:
Mazda Corporate,
Mazda CX-5,
News
Subaru To Tie Up With Toyota On 3 Upcoming SUVs
Subaru will continue teaming up with Toyota on upcoming SUVs and crossovers with the first one planned to launch by 2026. The planned tie-up involves three all-electric SUVs. In addition, Subaru has also confirmed that it will use a Toyota-based hybrid system for its Crosstrek, replacing the current e-Boxer powertrain.
Filed Under:
Electric Vehicles (EV),
News,
Subaru Corporate,
Toyota Corporate
When Paint Protection Is An Investment, You've Got To XPEL It
Officially distributed in the Philippines by Hart International, Xpel has been providing unparalleled paint protection in the country since 2009. As the trusted name in automotive protection solutions, it has become a verb: “you don’t film your car; you Xpel it.”
Filed Under:
News
Function Over Form: 2024 Suzuki XL7 Hybrid First Drive
March saw Suzuki unveiling the new XL7 MPV. It now has a mild-hybrid engine, just like the Ertiga before it, along with a few cosmetic and functional touches. Of course, it retained its rugged ready look for a more imposing appeal.
Filed Under:
Driver's Seat,
Sub-Compact SUV,
Suzuki XL7
May 13, 2024
First Road-Going Porsche 911 Hybrid Set For May 28 Launch
Porsche has confirmed that the 911 will be offered with a gasoline-electric hybrid. Set for a global reveal this May 28, the German automaker says the extensive development and testing program for the new performance-focused hybrid drive has yielded impressive results.
Filed Under:
News,
Porsche 911,
Sports Car
HATASU Introduces Tara E-Bike For P 54,990
Hatasu expands its offering of e-bikes in the Philippines with the introduction of the two-wheeled Hatasu Tara which is available nationwide for under P 60,000 (P 54,990 starting price to be exact).
Filed Under:
Electric Vehicles (EV),
Hatasu Corporate,
Motorcycle,
News
Mercedes-Benz, Changan Philippine Distributor Certified As Great Place To Work
Inchcape Philippines is now Certified by Great Place To Work, the global authority on workplace culture, employee experience, and the leadership behaviors proven to deliver market-leading revenue, employee retention and increased innovation. This recognition is based entirely on what employees report about their workplace experience—specially, how consistently they experience a high-trust workplace.
Filed Under:
Changan Corporate,
Mercedes-Benz Corporate,
News
Motorists Risk Paintwork Damage By Using Harmful Household Products On Their Cars
Motorists could be unknowingly causing damage to their cars, costing a lot to rectify, by using highly unsuitable household and personal cleaning products to remove everyday dirt and grime.
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News
May 12, 2024
Sick Of Long Lines At Skyway And NAIAX? Blame Motorists With No Or Insufficient Load
SMC Infrastructure is calling on motorists using the Skyway and NAIA Expressway to ensure their Autosweep RFID accounts are sufficiently funded to avoid traffic delays.
Filed Under:
News,
San Miguel Corporate,
Traffic
May 10, 2024
Isuzu Partners With R.O.X. For Car Camping 101 Outdoor Guide
Isuzu Philippines Corporation collaborated with R.O.X Philippines in their latest Outdoor Guide event themed, “Car Camping 101”. The event, held last May 4, featured expert speakers from various fields and attracted outdoor enthusiasts nationwide, eager to learn about the trending lifestyle of car camping or overlanding.
Filed Under:
Isuzu Corporate,
News
Lexus LM Gets New 6-Seater Variant
Are seven seats too much and four seats too little for your Lexus LM? Well, you’re in luck because the Japanese premium brand has just toed the line with the introduction of a new 6-seater variant which seems to combine the best aspects of both the 7- and 4-seater versions.
Filed Under:
Lexus LM,
Luxury MPV,
News
Test Drive The 2024 Santa Fe, 8 Other Hyundais At Auto Focus Summer Test Drive Festival
Hyundai Motor Philippines Inc. (HMPH) is among the 17 automotive brands joining Sunshine Television’s bi-annual Auto Focus Test Drive Festival until May 12, Sunday, from 11 AM to 9 PM. For the first time, the Summer Test Drive Festival takes place at both Block 16 and Block 20 of the SM Mall of Asia Concert Grounds. Both having a preset test drive track and an on-road test drive along Seaside Boulevard, are in store for customers this weekend.
Filed Under:
Events,
Hyundai Corporate,
Hyundai Santa Fe,
News
May 9, 2024
The Audi Q8 e-tron Reached Bicol From Manila With Charge To Spare
The 100 percent electric Audi Q8 55 e-tron recently added another feather to its cap: flexing its range by making the trip from Manila to Bicol on a single charge, with power to spare.
Filed Under:
Audi Corporate,
Audi Q8 e-Tron,
Electric Vehicles (EV),
News
Cars From World's Best-Selling New Energy Vehicle Maker, BYD, Available For Test Drives At Auto Focus Summer Test Drive Festival
BYD Cars Philippines invites car buyers to test drive the BYD Dolphin and the BYD Atto 3 at the Auto Focus Summer Test Drive Festival from May 9 to 12, 2024. The public is welcome to visit the BYD Cars Philippines booth at the SM Mall of Asia Concert Grounds along Bayshore Drive from 11 AM to 9 PM.
Filed Under:
BYD Atto 3,
BYD Corporate,
BYD Dolphin,
Events,
News
Mitsubishi Motors Looks To Thailand As Manufacturing Hub For EVs
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation together with Mitsubishi Motors Thailand, PTT, and Arun Plus have started talks on a potential partnership on a possible collaboration in the “xEV” (battery electric, hybrid electric) business, including local manufacturing in Thailand as well as domestic sales and export.
Filed Under:
Mitsubishi Corporate,
News
Bentley's Ultra Performance Hybrid Is Its Replacement To The W12
Bentley has revealed the replacement to its iconic W12 engine: an all-new performance-focused V8 hybrid. Producing the highest power output ever offered in a Bentley, the “electrocharged” powertrain is promised to be the most dynamic, responsive, and most efficient system in their company’s history befitting its new-generation of supercars.
Filed Under:
Bentley Corporate,
Engines,
News
Bianca Bustamante Takes First F1 Academy Podium In 2024
McLaren and ART Grand Prix driver Bianca Bustamante had an action-packed weekend at Round 2 of the F1 Academy series in the vibrant city of Miami, Florida. The 19-year-old rising star secured her first podium of the season at the Miami International Autodrome, clinching P2 during Race 2 this past Sunday. Grabbing two top 5 results in the qualifying session, and a striking comeback between Race 1 to Race 2, it was overall a positive weekend for Bustamante, who now sits fifth in the F1 Academy driver standings, with a total of 39 points.
Filed Under:
Motorsports,
News
Jetour Auto PH To Offer Exclusive Easy-To-Own Financing Programs At Auto Focus Summer Test Drive Festival
Jetour Auto Philippines and its bank partners is extending its easy-to-own financing programs to those who make reservations and purchases during the 2024 Auto Focus Summer Test Drive Festival happening this May 9 to 12 at the SM Mall of Asia Concert Grounds.
Filed Under:
Events,
Jetour Corporate,
Jetour Ice Cream EV,
Jetour T2,
Jetour X70,
Jetour X70 Plus,
News
Test Drive The Suzuki XL7 Hybrid, Jimny 5-Door At The Auto Focus Summer Test Drive Festival
Suzuki Philippines announces its participation at the Auto Focus Summer Test Drive Festival. Car enthusiasts and families can check out the latest models from Suzuki at the SM Mall of Asia Concert Grounds from May 9-12.
Filed Under:
Events,
News,
Suzuki Corporate,
Suzuki Jimny,
Suzuki XL7
GAC Motor Ramps Up The Drive At The Auto Focus Summer Test Drive Festival
Astara-led GAC Motor Philippines returns to the Auto Focus Summer Test Drive Festival, set to take place at the SM MOA grounds from May 9 to 12. Leading the charge are the Emkoo Hybrid SUV, the all-new M6 Pro, and the GS3 Emzoom compact crossover.
Filed Under:
Events,
GAC Corporate,
News
May 8, 2024
What Do You Get With The P 1.625M Ford Territory Sport?
Ford Philippines expanded its Territory line-up with the new Sport variant that is priced at P 1,625,000. Featuring a more sophisticated aesthetic, it comes in three colors: Crystal White Pearl, Lustrous Gray, and Panther Black.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Compact Crossover,
Ford Territory,
News
ACMobility Switches On Its First EV Charger In Cebu
ACMobility, the mobility arm of the Ayala Group, launched two electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in Ayala Center Cebu.
Filed Under:
Electric Vehicles (EV),
News
Geely Leads As Chinese Brands Corner 33 Percent Of Global New Car Sales For Q1 2024
According to Chinese industry data, there are around 150 active Chinese car brands. All in all, they have managed to move 8.15 million units or around 33 percent of global passenger vehicle sales last March 2024. This, based on statistics released by the China Passenger Car Association or CPCA.
Filed Under:
News
Sonax Philippines Highlights Easy-To-Use DIY Car Care Range
Sonax Philippines showcased its new range of premium consumer car care products. These DIY (Do-It-Yourself) products, the Sonax Xtreme PPF Series, Sonax Xtreme Ceramic Series, and Sonax Beat Tire and Wheel Cleaner is available now at their official LazMall and Shopee Mall stores, or at premium auto shops like Blade.
Filed Under:
News,
Sonax Corporate
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