November 1, 2024
9th Philippine International Motor Show Draws 42,000 Visitors
The 9th Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS), organized by the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines, Inc. (CAMPI), concluded on a high note, drawing a record-breaking crowd of approximately 42,000 attendees throughout its four-day event from October 24-27 at the World Trade Center.
Waze, Google Maps Get AI Integration
Alphabet, Inc. has announced updates to its two navigation apps, Waze and Google Maps. These new features will gradually be rolled out globally and includes integration with Gemini—Google’s very own AI.
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News
October 31, 2024
Petron Switches On First EV Charger
Just in time for the Undas long weekend, Petron Corporation switches on its first EV charger. Located at Petron KM 23 Northbound in Marilao, Bulacan, it’s the first public EV charger located on the North Expressway (NLEX).
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Electric Vehicles (EV),
News,
Petron Corporate
SMC Infrastructure Ready For Undas Holiday
In anticipation of increased traffic volume during the Undas holidays, SMC Infrastructure, operator of SLEX, STAR Tollway, Skyway System, NAIA Expressway, and TPLEX, is implementing comprehensive measures to ensure the safe and efficient travel of motorists.
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News,
San Miguel Corporate,
Traffic
Hyundai Motor PH Expands To Abad Santos And Marilao
Hyundai Motor Philippines Inc. (HMPH) strengthens its presence with the opening of its dealership in Abad Santos in partnership with the ANC+ Group of Companies. This is in line with HMPH’s network expansion goal to 46 dealers by 2025.
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Dealerships,
Hyundai Corporate,
News
Suzuki eVX Concept To Spawn Toyota Version
Remember the eVX Concept that Suzuki Auto Philippines brought into the Philippine International Motor Show? Apparently, it’ll now spawn a Toyota version as the two automakers strengthened their collaboration further to cover battery electric vehicles too.
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News,
Suzuki Corporate,
Toyota Corporate
Honda Cars PH Now Offers Leasing
Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) is offering a new way to vehicle usage: leasing. Launched alongside the new Civic RS e:HEV (above photo) is the Honda Leasing Program.
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Honda Corporate,
News
October 30, 2024
2025 Porsche 911 GT3 Celebrates Road, Track Duality
In time for its 25th anniversary, Porsche has unveiled the new 911 GT3. For the first time ever, the carmaker has unveiled it with two versions: a track-focused sportscar or a more understated tourer.
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News,
Porsche 911,
Sports Car
Here Are The Variants, Specs Of The New Geely Coolray For The Philippines
The country’s new Geely distributor, Geely Automobile International Corporation (GAIC), has released the full specs, prices, and colors of the new 2025 Coolray.
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Car Launch,
Compact Crossover,
Geely Coolray,
News
Toyota Gears Up For Undas Travel With Free Emergency Roadside Assistance
Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) places importance on customer safety this Undas season by offering free emergency roadside assistance from Thursday, October 31 to Sunday, November 3, 2024.
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News,
Service,
Toyota Corporate
Omoda & Jaecoo PH Quietly Appoints New Country Director
Its products have yet to hit showrooms, but there’s already a new person in charge over at Omoda and Jaecoo Philippines. The transition happened rather quietly (and suddenly) this week after the conclusion of the 12th Philippine EV Summit.
Filed Under:
Jaecoo Corporate,
News,
Omoda Corporate,
PHL Auto Industry
BYD Breaks Ground At Bacoor Dealership
BYD is not finished expanding as they broke ground at an upcoming dealership located in Bacoor, Cavite.
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BYD Corporate,
Dealerships,
News
Suzuki Auto PH Gives 30 Percent Parts Discount To Flood-Affected Owners
Suzuki Philippines understands that the recent Typhoon Kristine has impacted a lot of Filipinos. The heavy rains caused significant flooding in multiple areas, greatly affecting communities.
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News,
Service,
Suzuki Corporate
October 29, 2024
2025 Kia Tasman: This Is It
After some teasing, Kia has finally revealed the full details of the 2025 Tasman—their first-ever pickup truck. The Tasman, which is set to enter showrooms by 2025, will be the start of a planned pickup range.
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Kia Tasman,
News,
Pick-Up
Subaru To Bid Goodbye To Outback Nameplate In 2025
Subaru isn’t done retiring nameplates. After the Japanese carmaker announced that it will be sending the Legacy nameplate to the great parking lot in the sky by 2025, it will be doing the same with the Outback also come next year. The fate of the Outback, however, isn’t so bleak.
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Executive Car,
News,
Subaru Outback
After Just 8 Years, There Are Now 1.24 Million Lynk & Co Owners Worldwide
Every October 20, Lynk & Co celebrates its anniversary and, this year on its 8th year in existence, the brand takes this opportunity to reflect on the numerous, outstanding achievements the brand has attained since its launch in 2016 in Berlin, Germany.
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Lynk & Co Corporate,
News
MG HS PHEV Confirmed For PH Market Early 2025 With 1,065-km Range, 220 Horsepower
After adding both BEV and HEVs to its line-up, MG Motor Philippines is poised to add its first PHEV too. Previewed at the Philippine International Motor Show, the MG HS PHEV will be coming to the local market early 2025.
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Compact SUV,
MG HS,
News,
PIMS
Jordan, Medina Share Championship Honors In 2024 SeaOil Radical Challenge Philippines
Despite the gloomy weather, the Clark International Speedway (CIS) sizzled with action as the Seaoil Radical Challenge Philippines powered by BPI staged its 2024 season finale. And in the end, it was the rookie drivers who shone with Mikey Jordan securing the SR3 Challenge Cup title and Rainy Medina taking the crown in the SR1 Challenge Cup.
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Motorsports,
News,
Seaoil
Tokico Now Distributed In The Philippines By BSB Junrose Corporation
BSB Junrose Corporation welcomes Japan’s Tokico to its portfolio of brands. This means Filipinos will now have access to Tokico’s line of shock absorbers, struts, and coil overs.
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News
Porsche Carrera GT Receives Updates 20 Years After It Ended Production
Almost 20 years after it ended production, Porsche is giving its Carrera GT (2003-2006) a couple of handling updates to enhance the super sports car’s already impressive performance, and improve its overall safety and durability.
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News,
Porsche Corporate,
Service
October 28, 2024
Fuchs Lubricants Brings Titan Line Into Philippines
Fuchs, a leading global manufacturer of lubricants and related specialty products, announces the official entry of its Titan line of lubricants into the Philippine market. Titan lubricants and service fluids from Fuchs are the result of modern research and development by the world’s largest independent lubricant specialist.
President Marcos Just Got A Personal Taste Of Beyond Zero
President Ferdinand R. “Bongbong” Marcos recently got a taste of Toyota’s Beyond Zero initiative as he took the wheel of the hydrogen-powered Corolla Cross H2 Concept at the Malacañan Palace. In addition, he was also presented with the next-generation Tamaraw as a sign of Toyota’s continued commitment to the local automotive manufacturing industry.
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News,
Toyota Corolla Cross,
Toyota Corporate,
Toyota Tamaraw
Gateway Group's Nissan Mantrade Makes Its Service Mark
For the Silent Generation and Baby Boomers, it was the Manila Trading & Supply Company, a subsidiary of the Cleveland-Akron Bag Company of Ohio, Inc., trading cotton goods, marine and gas engines, marine hardware and, from 1918, automobiles.
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Feature,
Nissan Corporate,
Service
Liqui Moly Has An Additional Philippine Distributor
BSB Junrose Corporation has announced the addition of German motor oil brand, Liqui Moly to its roster of brands.
Mazda Just Invested In New Paint Tech At Its Ujina Plant
Mazda has chosen Swedish-Swiss industrial automation company ABB to help it further its paint technology. The Japanese carmaker has fitted ABB’s latest paint atomizer—the RB1000i-S—to its Ujina Plant No. 1 in Hiroshima.
Filed Under:
Mazda Corporate,
News,
Technology
Honda Cars PH Extending 30 Percent Discount On Select Parts To Flood-Affected Owners
Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) is expending help to owners whose units have been inundated by floodwaters from October 21, 2024 onwards with their Honda Helps program.
Filed Under:
CSR,
Honda Corporate,
News,
Service
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