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November 13, 2024

Ford Brings Ranger Raptor V6 To Auto Focus Pre-Christmas Test Drive Festival


For the first time since its launch at the Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS) last month, the New Ford Ranger Raptor 3.0L V6 will be available for test drive to the motoring public at the Auto Focus Pre-Christmas Test Drive Festival.

VinFast Is Vietnam's Best-Selling Car Brand


VinFast is the best-selling automotive brand in its home market of Vietnam both for the month of October and for the first 10 months of 2024.

Audi Sport's RS3, RS Q8 Sets The Benchmark At The Nürburgring Nordschleife


Two new high-performance cars from Audi Sport have proven their class-leading capabilities by setting fastest lap records at the legendary Nürburgring Nordschleife.

Audi To Close Brussels Plant As Q8 e-tron Stops Production By End February 2025


Failing to find a buyer for its manufacturing plant in Brussels, Audi may be forced to close the facility that manufactures the Audi Q8 e-tron SUV (top photo).

Nissan Sells Off Part Of Mitsubishi Stake, Takes On New Investor


Nissan is beefing up its balance sheet by selling off a portion of its stake in Mitsubishi Motors, while also taking on a new investor. It had also taken on some management structural changes that include the ASEAN region.

Suzuki Dealership Expands With Soft Opening Of New Otis Manila Branch


Suzuki Philippines announces the soft opening of the Suzuki Auto Otis dealership, further expanding its dealer network in the heart of Manila.

VinFast PH Will Live Sell You A Car On Friday, November 15


Who would have thought that car buying has come to this: livestream selling. Buoyed by the success of its first Facebook livestream selling event, where they drew 146,000 eyeballs and 56 reservations, VinFast Philippines will be at it again.

Lexus Road Show Heads To The U.P. Town Center This November 15-17


Lexus is heading to North Metro Manila at the U.P. Town Center in Quezon City for the three-day Lexus Road Show starting on Friday, November 15. Until Sunday, November 17, visitors can expect an immersive Lexus experience with test drives, service activities, and lifestyle moments, all arranged to impart the luxury and master craftsmanship Lexus is known for.

Honda BR-V Now Comes In Sand Khaki Pearl For P 1.395M


Since its introduction in the Philippine market, the BR-V has consistently been one of Honda Cars Philippines, Inc.’s best-selling models. Since the start of 2024, over 4,000 BR-V units have found new homes nationwide so far. Now, the top-of-the-line BR-V 1.5 VX CVT Honda Sensing, in all its practicality and safety, is taking its styling up a notch. Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) has announced the availability of a new color for the variant, Sand Khaki Pearl.

November 12, 2024

Here Are The Full Specs Of The 2025 Toyota Tamaraw. Officially Launching On December 6


Toyota Motor Philippines is gearing up for the official launch of its much-awaited next-generation Tamaraw. The commercial vehicle will roll off the Santa Rosa, Laguna assembly plant on November 28. The formal market launch is slated for December 6.

Jetour Auto PH Subjects Service Technicians To "Intensive" 5-Day Training


Jetour Auto Philippines, Inc. (JAPI) is enhancing the skills and knowledge of their aftersales service department through a five-day “intensive” workshop.

Falken Wildpeak A/T4W, R/T01 Now In The Philippines


Falken Tire, in partnership with its exclusive Philippine distributor, JM Far East Inc., announces the launch of two cutting-edge additions to the Wildpeak line-up: Wildpeak A/T4W and Wildpeak R/T01. These models are engineered with Falken’s latest advancements in durability, traction, and versatility, setting new standards in all-terrain and rugged-terrain performance for adventurers, off-road enthusiasts, and everyday drivers with varied needs.

2025 Dzire Scores (Maruti) Suzuki's First Global NCAP 5-Star Rating


Ahead of its global launch, Suzuki sent its new Suzuki Dzire (voluntarily) to the Global New Car Assessment Program (Global NCAP) for testing. Finally, it’s managed to score a 5-star rating—the first ever for a Maruti Suzuki model.

Buy A Brand-New Subaru For As Low As P23,000 Monthly


Motor Image Pilipinas Inc. (MIP), the exclusive distributor of Subaru vehicles in the Philippines announces their exclusive package in partnership with Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI).

November 10, 2024

Review: 2024 Kia Sonet 1.5 SX


I’d be the first to admit: there’s nothing exciting when it comes to sub-compact SUVs. Often, people buy them for their utility; as a means of getting around from point A to point B, nothing more. Suffice to say, they do their job, and they do it very well. Filipinos seem to love them and they make up the fastest growing segment of the auto market in the past five years or so. Any mainstream brand should compete in this segment if they want to make any sort of impression market share-wise.

Mazda Confirms Iconic SP Sportscar Is Going To Production


At the Japan Mobility Show in 2023, Mazda stunned the world with the Iconic SP Concept—a two-door, two-seater rotary-powered sportscar. At the time, the carmaker was mum on whether it’s going into production or not. A year later, we finally have the definite answer: yes, it’s heading to showrooms.

November 9, 2024

Philippines Says Goodbye To The Mazda CX-3


Pour one out for the Mazda CX-3. It has now been discontinued in the Philippines after being on sale in one form or another for eight years.

November 8, 2024

Tesla PH: Don't Call Our BGC Showroom A Dealership


In case you missed it, Tesla is already in the Philippines. And, they’re promising to upend not just the Electric Vehicle or EV market, but the mainstream vehicle market as well thanks to the competitive pricing of its Model 3 and Model Y.

Dongfeng Motors Confident Of Reaching 12 Dealerships By End 2024


Dongfeng Motors boosts its growth across the Philippines with a strategic expansion plan that will open 12 new dealerships by the end of 2024.

Tesla Opens In The Philippines With The Model 3, Model Y: Prices, Specs, Features


Tesla is now in the Philippines. The American multinational automotive company has set up shop in the Philippines as a national sales office with an Experience Center located in Uptown Parade beside the Uptown Mall in Bonifacio Global City. Tesla Motors Philippines, as the company is called, is offering the Model 3 and Model Y initially with customer deliveries to start in early 2025.

Mazda Quietly Reveals Skyactiv-Z; All-New 2026 CX-5 Details


Mazda has plans to simply and consolidate its engine line-up in a bid to improve its operational efficiency. This has been revealed by the carmaker, particularly with its new “Skyactiv-Z” engine which is intended to replace both the current Skyactiv-G and Skyactiv-X.

Save Up To P 200K With Ford's Year-End Sale


Ford Philippines is welcoming the most wonderful time of the year with its much-anticipated Year-End Sale (YES) program, offering the best deals to customers getting a brand-new Ford during the holiday season.

MG Opens In Fairview


MG Motor Philippines is proud to announce the opening of MG Fairview. Situated at Blk 148 Lot 25, Mindanao Ave. Extension, Novaliches, Quezon City, MG Fairview is done in partnership with North Drive Motors, Inc. This new dealership sets a bold standard for automotive service with its cutting-edge design and advanced facilities, aiming to elevate the customer experience in Quezon City and nearby provinces.

Close To 200 Omoda & Jaecoo Units Are In The Philippines


2024 may be ticking down for most car brands, but not for Omoda & Jaecoo. Despite formally launching the brand in April at the Manila International Auto Show, O&J still has no retail sales to show for. And now, they’ve missed their September (and then October) start of retail sales target. Still, you got to hand it to them: they’re not going out with a whimper.

November 7, 2024

Honda Foundation Donates P 1-Million In Aid Of Typhoon Kristine Victims


In a ceremonial donation event held at the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Headquarters in Mandaluyong City, Honda Foundation, Inc. (HFI) reaffirmed its commitment to bringing relief and comfort to the community amidst calamity and disaster by donating P 1-million to the Philippine Red Cross. Through this donation, Honda aims to provide hope and inspiration to the families severely affected by Typhoon Kristine, particularly in Batangas Province within CALABARZON, as well as in Region 5 and Northern Luzon.

BYD Seal Selected As One Of Japan's Best Cars For 2024-2025


The Top 10 finalists for the 2024-2025 Japan Car of the Year (JCOTY) have been announced. With a history spanning over 40 years, the JCOTY is considered as one of the most prestigious automotive awards in the world.