May 29, 2024
The Porsche 911 Goes Hybrid With Lightweight 541-Horsepower System
The Porsche 911 has gone hybrid. The 2025 911 Carrera GTS becomes the first street-legal 911 equipped with Porsche’s T-Hybrid system—a lightweight performance-oriented electrified system.
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News,
Porsche 911,
Sports Car
Nissan Philippines Formally Begins New Leadership Under Yasuhisa Masuda
Nissan formally appoints Yasuhisa Masuda as the President of Nissan Philippines, Inc. (NPI) during their official handover ceremony. The event was attended by Jose Roman, Nissan Senior Vice President and Global Sales and head of Infiniti, and Toshihiro Fujiki, new Nissan ASEAN and Thailand President.
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News,
Nissan Corporate,
PHL Auto Industry
May 28, 2024
5 Things You Should Know About The Jetour T2
In today’s world, when someone is committing to buy a car, it is important to be mindful of its specifications. Here are some key points you should know about the Jetour T2.
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Feature,
Jetour Corporate,
Jetour T2
Bentley Manila Showcases Luxury Craftsmanship With Mulliner Program
Bentley Manila reintroduces Mulliner—the brand’s customization series into the country to offer customers a higher level of personalization that goes above and beyond what a regular Bentley model offers.
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Bentley Corporate,
News
May 27, 2024
Race Your Way To The Singapore Grand Prix With Red Bull Racers
Red Bull is offering Filipino motorsports enthusiasts with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience the Singapore Grand Prix live. One lucky winner will enjoy an all-expenses-paid trip for two to watch Max Verstappen and the Red Bull Racing team at the Singapore Grand Prix from September 19 to 23, 2024.
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Motorsports,
News
VinFast Leverages In-House Know-How, R&D For Vehicle Tech
More than just offering financial support, VinFast’s parent company, Vingroup has provided their fledging auto brand with a comprehensive technological ecosystem that accelerates their innovation.
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News,
Technology,
Vinfast Corporate
VinFast Is Vietnam's Largest Conglomerate's Mission, Honor, And Future
Amidst a competitive EV landscape, VinFast’s quick global expansion is fueled by no less than the backing of its parent company, Vingroup. With a robust financial foundation, Vingroup empowers VinFast to push the EV revolution forward.
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News,
Vinfast Corporate
GAC Motor Opens Along Sumulong Highway
Astara Philippines welcomes the Autohub Group to its growing family of dealer partners with the grand opening of GAC Motor Sumulong Highway.
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Dealerships,
GAC Corporate,
News
Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Scores 5-Star ANCAP Safety Test
Ahead of its Australian market launch, the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro scored a perfect 5-star safety rating from the Australasian New Car Assessment Program or ANCAP. This is the third Chery model to receive the maximum rating following the Omoda 5 and Tiggo 7 Pro.
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Chery Tiggo 8 Pro,
News,
Safety
May 26, 2024
Review: 2024 GWM Tank 300
The cars an automaker produces is typically seen as a reflection of their local market’s evolving tastes and preferences. This is why American car brands often produce large, hefty vehicles meant for straightaways, while Europeans tend to favor small, agile vehicles meant for tighter confines. The same goes for Asian models where Koreans still have a wide selection of sedans (very popular over there), while the Japanese have much more compact models on offer.
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Driver's Seat,
GWM Tank 300,
Mid-sized SUV
Review: 2024 Kia Seltos 1.4 Turbo SX
When Kia launched the Seltos nameplate in the Philippines in 2020, there was no doubt they had big aspirations for it; after all, it was going to compete in the fast-growing, and lucrative compact crossover segment. But even after getting the foundations mostly right (it had pretty good levels of mechanical polish), alas, it never found mainstream success due to the sheer number of entrants, all of which offered more standard equipment simply because they were all from mainland China.
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Compact Crossover,
Driver's Seat,
Kia Seltos
May 25, 2024
Bellevue Manila Switches On EV Charger
Demonstrating an unwavering commitment to sustainability and exceptional guest services, The Bellevue Manila proudly announces the launch of its E-Vehicle Charging Station. This establishes The Bellevue Manila as one of the pioneers among Muntinlupa hotels in providing this innovative and eco-friendly amenity.
Filed Under:
Electric Vehicles (EV),
News
May 24, 2024
2025 Kia EV3 To Offer 600-kilometer Range, Built-In Gaming
Kia is expanding its EV range with the reveal of the Kia EV3—the company’s dedicated compact EV SUV. Drawing on the advanced technology pioneered by the EV6 and EV9, the EV3 broadens Kia’s range with its bold design, innovative tech, and groundbreaking features.
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Compact SUV,
Electric Vehicles (EV),
Kia EV3,
News
General Tire Re-Enters Philippine Market
General Tire has re-entered the Philippine market now distributed by YHI Philippines, a distributor of automotive products such as tires, lubricants, and industrial batteries.
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Tires
Here Are The Complete Specs Of The 2024 Ford Bronco Outerbanks
After opening reservation books last February, Ford Philippines is now ready to start retail sales of the all-new Bronco. Available in a solitary variant: the Bronco Outerbanks with Sasquatch package, this five-door, five-seater Go Over Any Terrain (GOAT) SUV retails for P 4.998-million.
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Car Launch,
Ford Bronco,
Luxury SUV,
News
May 23, 2024
Chery Auto PH Issues Service Inspection Recall For Tiggo 5X Pro SUV
UPDATE: Omoda & Jaecoo issued a statement. See the quote below.
Did Omoda & Jaecoo Philippines just blatantly lie regarding the snapping rear axle issue on its Omoda 5? After assuring us that the issue is limited to just models produced at Omoda (Chery)’s assembly plant in Malaysia, the same issue has now popped up on a different, but related Chery model: the Tiggo 5X Pro.
Filed Under:
Chery Tiggo 5X,
News,
Recall,
Safety
Lamborghini Huracán Replacement To Use Hybrid Twin-Turbo V8
The Lamborghini 634, the code name for the successor to the Huracán that will join the High Performance Electrified Vehicle (HPEV) line-up, will be equipped with a twin-turbo V8 engine, combined with a hybrid system incorporating three electric motors and an 8-speed dual clutch gearbox for a maximum output of over 900 horsepower.
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Engines,
Lamborghini Corporate,
News
2024 Land Cruiser Prado Launching On June 7, Priced At P 4.8M
After the LTO inadvertently leaked out the engine specifications of the all-new 2024 Land Cruiser Prado for the Philippine market, more information regarding the 7-seater luxury SUV is making its way onto the internet.
Filed Under:
Luxury SUV,
News,
Rumors,
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado
BAIC Philippines Signs 8 Dealer Partners, Starts Retail Sales By June
BAIC, which made its public launch at last month’s Manila International Auto Show (MIAS), signed eight dealer group partners to help them grow their retail and service network. These are: ANGs Automotive Group (Iloilo), Angcore Motor Group (Davao), AutoSpeedyGo Group (Marilao), Automotive Icon Inc. (Alabang), Autonomics Motor Corp (Tuguegarao), Laus Auto Group (Pampanga), Magnet Motors (Cagayan De Oro), and Oro Autoworld (Zamboanga). The dealerships are set to commence sales operations by the month of June.
Filed Under:
BAIC Corporate,
Dealerships,
News
May 22, 2024
Kia Sonet Arrives In The Philippines With P 770K Starting Price
The Kia Sonet, the brand’s latest crossover offering, is now in the Philippines. Initial stocks of the small SUV are already in the country ahead of its official introduction this June.
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Kia Sonet,
News,
Sub-Compact SUV
Avery Dennison Window Films Provide Next-Level Protection
Summertime occurs year-round in the Philippines. This makes window films an absolute must for every new vehicle owner. With so many brands out on the market, there are only a few significant ways to make sure that you are getting the best pick of the lot. And when we say “best,” it means that the brand not only ticks the boxes when it comes to the product, but also is a cut above when we speak of technique, service, and aftersales. This is what makes Avery Dennison the premiere window film brand today.
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Feature
Check Out The Nissan Kicks e-Power 90th Anniversary Commemorative Edition
Nissan is celebrating its 90th anniversary this year so it’s only right for them to come up with special edition cars to commemorate that. One of their vehicles to get the 90th Anniversary Edition treatment is the Nissan Kicks e-Power, and this is how it looks like.
Filed Under:
Compact Crossover,
News,
Nissan Kicks
Chery Auto PH Opens In Bacolod
Chery Auto Philippines (CAP) is now ready to cater to its valued customers in the City of Smiles, Bacolod City under the management of Angs Automotive Incorporated.
Filed Under:
Chery Corporate,
Dealerships,
News
DOE Mandates Higher Biodiesel Content Starting October
The Department of Energy (DOE) is mandating local petroleum players to use higher biodiesel blends starting this October until 2026.
2025 Honda Civic Hybrid Is Most Powerful Non-Type R Civic Ever
After revealing its refreshed design earlier this year, Honda has released more info on the refreshed 2025 Civic. Set to debut for the North American market, it previews the possible upcoming new Civic headed for other regions, including ASEAN, as well.
Filed Under:
Compact,
Honda Civic,
News
May 21, 2024
Are These The Variants, Colors, And Prices Of The 2025 Mitsubishi Xforce?
As Mitsubishi Motors Philippines ramps up its activities leading up to the launch of the Xforce, we finally have some idea as the number of variants, colors, and surprisingly, prices of the new 5-seater crossover SUV.
Filed Under:
Compact Crossover,
Mitsubishi Xforce,
News,
Rumors
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