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July 12, 2024

BYD Electrifies Mindanao With Davao Showroom Opening

Ayala Corporation’s mobility solutions platform, ACMobility, bolsters its footprint in the Philippines with the inauguration of the first BYD dealership in Mindanao. This strategic expansion marks a pivotal step in ACMobility’s mission to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) nationwide by establishing BYD as the country’s leading EV brand.

A global survey fielded by the Nissan Formula E team revealed that young people are excited about the prospects of future electric mobility. The survey was conducted among 6,000 participants aged 8 to 16, last July across Brazil, Italy, Japan, Mexico, UK, and the US.

Japanese car brands are starting to feel the heat from Chinese makes. Honda looks to be one of the first victims as it looks to consolidate its manufacturing base in Southeast Asia. This article has been updated with a response from Honda Cars Philippines (see below).

This could be one of the wildest McLarens ever with an even crazier engine swap. Making its debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed is the “MadMac” the latest project of Michael “Mad Mike” Whiddett. The MadMac is a McLaren P1 hypercar with its twin-turbo V8 ripped out for a 1,000-horsepower Mazda rotary engine. Also, it’s designed to go fast; sideways.

Part of MG’s centennial celebration at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in the United Kingdom, the brand launched the all-new MG HS gas and PHEV variants. The compact SUV comes with an extensive array of new features, increased cabin space, and enhanced styling all while keeping its value positioning.

Land Rover PH To Open Order Books On Toughest, Most Capable Defender Soon

Land Rover Philippines, through its official Philippine distributor, ICATS British Motors, Inc., has confirmed that order books for the toughest, most capable, and most luxurious variant of the Defender, the Defender Octa, will open soon.

Suzuki Philippines is offering a special promo for the Ertiga Hybrid, allowing individuals an easier way of driving home the fuel-efficient seven-seater MPV.

Sojitz Fuso Philippines Corporation (SFP) opens a new outlet: Fuso Tarlac. Part of the brand’s ongoing expansion across the Philippines, it’s also the most visible sign of their commitment to providing high-quality commercial vehicle products and services to Filipinos nationwide.

Ford has dusted off another old nameplate for use on yet another battery electric vehicle. After the Mustang (Mach-E) and Explorer have gone electric, the Capri is the latest one to get the treatment.

Subaru Distributor In Dire Straits As Parent Company Issues Profit Warning

Tan Chong International (TCIL), the parent company of Motor Image, the distributor of Subaru in various ASEAN countries, including the Philippines has issued a profit warning to investors. The publicly listed company says profits have dropped 86.6 percent due to “problems with its automotive business.”

Ford Philippines delivered another solid retail performance for the first six months of the year, with overall sales reaching 14,460 units.

Subaru has unveiled the quickest and fastest WRX: Project Midnight. Born from the “Airslayer” Gymkhana car, Project Midnight was engineered with one single directive: outright speed. The lightweight widebody machine inherits a legacy of rallycross dominance, now evolved to break records, and push the performance envelope of the platform.

Nissan Philippines celebrated the achievements of its dealership network through the 2024 Dealer of the Year Awards Ceremony. This annual event recognizes the dedication of Nissan’s dealer network in maintaining operational excellence and enhancing customer experiences.

After being made available in China since late last year, Mazda has now expanded the availability of the CX-50 Hybrid (HEV) to the North American market as well.

Review: 2024 Toyota Raize 1.0 Turbo

The normally conservative Toyota quickly smelled blood in a segment none of its Japanese compatriots were interested in: the small SUV segment. With other Japanese brands having this couldn’t care less attitude for the segment, Toyota went in with the Raize in 2020. The rest, you could say, is history.

BMW, through its official importer and distributor SMC Asia Car Distributors Corporation will take on the Philippine Loop: a grueling 5,000-kilometer journey traversing the diverse landscapes of the Philippines.

19-year-old racing driver Bianca Bustamante is set to compete in the sixth round of the ROKiT F4 British Championship at Circuit Zandvoort in Netherlands from July 13 to 14.

Jetour Auto Philippines’ The Trade-in Roadshow is back. This year, it will be held at the following dealerships and dates: Jetour Auto Pasig and Quezon Avenue from July 12 to 14; Jetour Auto Baliuag from July 19 to 21; Jetour Auto Edsa Centris from July 26 to 28, and; Jetour Auto Alabang from August 2 to 4.

Mazda is holding its annual Fan Festa 2024 at the Fuji Speedway and this year it promises to be the biggest one yet. The event will now span two days starting on Saturday, October 19 (8 AM to 5:30 PM) to Sunday, October 20, 2024 (7 AM to 4 PM) at the Fuji Speedway in Shizuoka Prefecture.

Jeep PH Offers P500K Discount On Wrangler SUVs

Inchcape Philippines, distributor of Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram Trucks in the Philippines, under its IC Automotive Inc. operations, announces a limited-time offer that captures the essence of freedom and adventure: “Unlimited Freedom: The Great Seven-Slot Grille Celebration.”

“The VF 5 is our family’s first car, and I’m really happy about it,” said La Hoàng Long, a VinFast customer in Southern Vietnam. “Everywhere I go, people have been admiring the car, asking ‘Electric car? It’s beautiful!’ and then inquiring about where to buy it and how much it costs. A few people I know borrowed the car to test drive and said it felt solid and performed well for the price.”

Ring in the second half of the year with Honda Cars Philippines, Inc.’s (HCPI) July 2024 deals. Limited discounts go as low as P 120,000 off on the Civic V Turbo with Honda Sensing and the CR-V V Turbo CVT.

Isuzu Cebu announces the grand opening of its newly renovated IOS dealership facility, alongside with the official introduction of the new Isuzu D-Max for the Visayas region. Like other Isuzu dealerships sporting the IOS look, it boasts a black and red front fascia design, representing a bold and dynamic era for Isuzu in the city.

Launched in the Philippines in 2019, the Mazda3 is a hold out in a world overfilled with crossovers and SUVs. The carmaker could have simply thrown in the towel and concentrated their efforts on the CX-30—the Mazda3’s crossover sibling. However, realizing that there are a few who remain dedicated and loyal to sporty handling, lower riding passenger cars, they’ve instead re-oriented it make it the best iteration of the Mazda3 yet.

Toyota Motor Philippines Corporation (TMP), expands its nature conservation efforts with its upland tree planting in a 50-hectare adopted area in Siniloan, Laguna. The company recently mobilized a group of volunteers to plant 1,000 native tree seedlings with the aim of boosting potential livelihood source for the locals, enhancing biodiversity, and developing future carbon sinks at the same time.

BAIC Philippines is now ready to welcome customers at its inaugural dealership in Alabang. The newly opened showroom is located within the central business district of Filinvest City along Alabang-Zapote Road, Muntinlupa City. Under the ownership and management of Automotive Icon Inc., BAIC Alabang is poised to introduce families to big adventures with massive and capable BAIC SUVs.

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July 12, 2024

BYD Electrifies Mindanao With Davao Showroom Opening

Survey Says: Young People Are Excited About Electric Mobility

Faced With Strong Chinese Competition, Honda To Shutter Civic, CR-V Assembly Plant

Meet The "MadMac," The McLaren P1 With The Heart Of A Mazda

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July 11, 2024

Land Rover PH To Open Order Books On Toughest, Most Capable Defender Soon

Drive Home A Suzuki Ertiga Hybrid With 1-Month Free Amortization

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Ford Capri Returns In 2025 As A Battery Electric Fastback SUV

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Subaru Distributor In Dire Straits As Parent Company Issues Profit Warning

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Meet The Quickest And Fastest Subaru WRX Ever: Project Midnight

Nissan Cebu Central Receives The 2024 Nissan Global Award

Mazda's First Full Hybrid System In The CX-50 Has 3 Electric Motors And Makes 221 Horsepower

July 9, 2024

Review: 2024 Toyota Raize 1.0 Turbo

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Bianca Bustamante To Race In F4 British Championship For The First Time

Out With The Old, In With A New Jetour As Trade-In Roadshow Returns

Mazda Fan Festa 2024 Promises To Be The Biggest Gathering Of Mazda Fans

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Toyota PH Conducts Reforestation, Livelihood Project In Siniloan

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