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June 25, 2024

Mitsubishi Motors PH Reveals 2024 Montero Sport With P 1.568M Starting Price

Mitsubishi Motors Philippines has quietly launched the refreshed Montero Sport around three months after its world debut in Thailand. The 2024 refresh is expected to be the current-generation 7-seater SUV’s last before it switches to an all-new design in a couple of years.

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N has set a new record for the Electric Modified Production SUV/Crossover category at the Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb (PPIHC).

Lynk & Co Opens First Dealership In The Philippines

United Asia Automotive Group, Inc. (UAAGI) opened the first Lynk & Co Center in the Philippines. Serving as a key launch step for Lynk & Co in Southeast Asia, the inaugural showroom in the Philippines is set to enhance customer experience and delivery efficiency, with models leading the way to surprise and benefit local consumers.

First Drive: 2024 Ford Bronco Outer Banks

Ford Philippines has brought in two legendary vehicles—the seventh-generation Mustang and the first-ever Bronco. In Part 1, we tackled the Mustang and now in Part 2, we’re going to talk about the Bronco.

The 2024 Le Mans 24-hour race ended with the 111th class win for a Porsche racing car. Works driver Richard Lietz, Morris Schuring, and Yasser Shahin took the flag first in the new LMGT3 category in Manthey EMA’s Porsche 911 GT3 R.

This June, Lexus Philippines is having an exclusive midyear promo on select models offering various financing options that will make one’s Lexus ownership experience within more reach. Lexus guests can avail up to 50 percent down payment with up to 36 months, zero percent interest financing plan, free insurance, and a comprehensive after-sales service.

Of late, Ford’s been playing it safe in the Philippines. With a vast majority—roughly 60 percent—of its sales brought on by the Ranger, you could argue that they could re-brand themselves as the “Ranger Motor Company.” And while that’s great for the bottom line and all, it’s not doing enthusiasts much favors. That is, until a flash in the pan moment somewhere up the corporate ladder has given us this: the seventh-generation Mustang and the first-ever Bronco for the local market.

New Car Sales Break Month-On-Month Slump With 8 Percent Growth In May 2024

Improvements in vehicle supply and continued strong demand has pushed vehicle sales up month-on-month. May’s 8 percent growth versus April 2024 breaks the two-month slump that members of the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines (CAMPI) and Truck Manufacturers Association (TMA) faced. It is also a 5.5 percent growth compared to May 2023.

Astara Philippines continues their growth and expansion campaign for GAC Motor Philippines with consecutive dealership openings, as it kick-starts its partnership with Autospeedygo and the inaugural launch of GAC Motor Marilao.

Women’s Worldwide Car of the Year celebrates June 24th, International Women Drivers’ Day by drawing attention to women drivers’ perspective concerning behavior. A survey led by Czech online magazine Zena v aute.cz for women drivers contacted 1,485 female drivers worldwide in an online questionnaire. It revealed that 78 percent of women drivers consider aggression on the roads to be a serious problem and 69 percent respondents think that aggressive behavior on the roads has been increasing.

Isuzu Philippines is bringing back its famed Isuzu 4x4 Action Playground, a specially designed test course aimed at showcasing the exceptional capabilities of the new D-Max.

Vingroup, the highest-ranked Vietnamese private company on the Fortune Southeast Asia 500 (No. 45), is setting its sights on becoming a regional conglomerate spanning tech, trade and services, and social enterprise. But the company’s chairman has made it clear that its future lies with VinFast, one of the world’s few pure electric carmakers. Although a young player in the car industry, VinFast is backed by Vingroup’s strong financial resources.

Isuzu Philippines Launches 2024 D-MAX With Standard 3.0 Engine, Available Rear Locking Diff (w/ Specs)

Isuzu Philippine Corporation (IPC) introduces the new 2024 Isuzu D-Max, a pickup truck that will revolutionize the market with its combination of power, durability, and new cutting-edge features.

Lexus Philippines has quietly added the all-new GX to its line-up. The premium mid-sized SUV comes in two trim lines with a starting price of P 7.578 million.

Missed on celebrating Father’s Day last June 16? Don’t worry. Chevrolet Philippines and Megaworld are invite families to celebrate it at the Maple Grove township on June 22, 2024.

BMW has revealed the fourth-generation (G45) 2025 X3. The middle child of the “Sport Activity Vehicle” family, it will go on sale in the US and Europe in the fourth quarter of this year. Other markets will follow by 2025.

MPT Mobility continues to innovate and improve the overall customer experience with the latest app updates found in MPT DriveHub. The MPT Mobility companion app is deploying a new in-app push notification feature, adding to its roster of in-app services that make driving more enjoyable, secure, and seamless.

After 12 years, Chery and Jaguar Land Rover’s partnership has entered the next logical phase: platform sharing. This formal announcement comes a couple of months after Chery Auto’s chairman Yin Tongyue announced that a “Premium European brand” will use their platform for its vehicles.

Toyota Offering Mega Deals On Corolla Altis, Yaris Cross, Hilux, And More

Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) is bringing in mega deals this June with flexible payment options, cash discounts, rebates and more on your favorite Toyota vehicles be it a sedan, SUV, or pick-up truck.

Grab Philippines and BYD Cars Philippines have launched a pilot study aimed at examining the feasibility of introducing EVs into the digital ride-hailing industry.

Isuzu San Pablo Is The Biggest Isuzu Showroom In The Philippines

Coinciding with the 23rd anniversary of Isuzu San Pablo, Gencars, Inc., has inaugurated its new, state-of-the-art dealership in San Pablo City. The grand opening event, led by Chairman Mr. Edgard Cabangon, marks the unveiling of the largest Isuzu showroom to date.

The Nissan GT-R (R35) was a performance car icon as soon as it launched in 2007. Carrying the torch of the Skyline GT-Rs everyone knew so well from Gran Turismo, it offered true supercar pace at a bargain price. Fast forward 17 years later, its pace isn’t quite so shocking anymore, and its price, at P 12.445-million, is no longer a bargain. Still, for all its old-fashioned brutality and tech, it’ll be remembered as a showcase of what a crack team of Japanese engineers could do. It’s a legend and deservingly so.

JMC Philippines under the Astara Group announced new financing programs and exclusive offers for its line of pick-up trucks.

Suzuki Philippines announces its Suzuki Rainy Deals promotion, designed to bring sunshine to the rainy season with amazing offers on select Suzuki vehicles. From June 15 to June 30, 2024, customers can take advantage of low down payment options, substantial cash discounts, and nationwide availability across all Suzuki auto dealers.

The main purpose of my trip to Vietnam was to try out VinFast’s cars that will make their way into the Philippines soon. The infamous VF8 isn’t included in the list of models for our country so my opinion of these cars are on an empty slate. I was really excited because this is the first time I can try a series of EVs of different sizes.

You could argue that it’s hard for BMW to mess up the 5 Series, and with more than 10 million of them sold since 1972’s Gen 1, you could say that statement is right. But times are changing and for the latest version, the world’s most beloved mid-size luxury sedan is fighting a battle on two fronts—one considering its typical rivals, the Audi A6 and Mercedes-Benz E-Class, and second, against the deluge of new all-electric offerings like the Tesla Model S. BMW’s answer? The i5.

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June 25, 2024

Mitsubishi Motors PH Reveals 2024 Montero Sport With P 1.568M Starting Price

Hyundai Ioniq 5 N Sets New Pikes Peak Record

June 24, 2024

Lynk & Co Opens First Dealership In The Philippines

June 22, 2024

First Drive: 2024 Ford Bronco Outer Banks

Porsche 911 GT3 R Wins LMGT3 Debut At 24 Hours Of Le Mans

Lexus PH Offers Financing Plans On Select Models Until End Of June

First Drive: 2024 Ford Mustang GT Premium

June 21, 2024

New Car Sales Break Month-On-Month Slump With 8 Percent Growth In May 2024

GAC Motor Marilao Opens

Women Drivers Are Concerned About Growing Aggression On The Road

The New Isuzu D-MAX Is Headed On A Nationwide Tour

Vietnam's Largest Conglomerate Pins Its Future On VinFast

June 20, 2024

Isuzu Philippines Launches 2024 D-MAX With Standard 3.0 Engine, Available Rear Locking Diff (w/ Specs)

2024 Lexus GX Arrives In The Philippines With P 7.578M Starting Price (w/ Specs)

Not Too Late For Father's Day: Chevrolet PH To Display At Megaworld's Maple Grove

2025 BMW X3 Takes On "Baby XM" Look, Comes With Electrified Powertrains As Standard

MPT Drivehub's Push Notification Makes RFID Balance Checks Easier

Jaguar Land Rover To Use Chery, Jaecoo Platforms For Upcoming EVs

June 18, 2024

Toyota Offering Mega Deals On Corolla Altis, Yaris Cross, Hilux, And More

Grab Philippines Pilots Use Of BYD EVs In Its Fleet

June 16, 2024

Isuzu San Pablo Is The Biggest Isuzu Showroom In The Philippines

Review: 2024 Nissan GT-R Premium

JMC Offers Cash Discounts, Low Down Payment On Pickup Truck Line

Suzuki's Rainy Deals Offers Discounts, Low Down Payment This June

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