December 13, 2024
Toyota Unveils The 2025 Urban Cruiser
Toyota marks the introduction of yet another global EV, only this time it won’t be using any of the “bZ” moniker. Meet the 2025 Toyota Urban Cruiser.
Filed Under:
Compact Crossover,
Electric Vehicles (EV),
News,
Toyota Urban Cruiser
December 12, 2024
Third Joint Daimler Truck Dealership Opens
Inchcape Philippines, distributor of Mercedes-Benz Trucks and Buses, announces the opening of its third Daimler-Joint Multi-Brand facility in Northern Luzon.
Filed Under:
Dealerships,
Fuso Corporate,
Mercedes-Benz Corporate,
Mercedes-Benz CV,
News
All-New JAC Ytterby EV Combines Style And Function In One Attractive Package
The past couple of years have seen a rapid influx of electric vehicles into the Philippine market. In the beginning, only the luxury, European and American manufacturers were brave enough to tread the category. Soon after, more brands started entering the country, laying ground for more options in electrification. Technology was where the conversation began, revolving around in-car integration, research and development in battery safety, and, of course, charging solutions and infrastructure.
Filed Under:
Compact,
Electric Vehicles (EV),
Feature,
JAC Ytterby
Lynk & Co Inaugurates Quezon Avenue Showroom
Lynk & Co Philippines closes 2024 with the inauguration of its newest dealership: Lynk & Co Quezon Avenue. Located at 108 Quezon Avenue corner Gregorio Araneta Avenue, this modern facility brings Lynk & Co to the heart of Metro Manila’s largest city.
Filed Under:
Dealerships,
Lynk & Co Corporate,
News
Last Call For MG 100 Raffle Entries
MG Philippines is holding the last call for its MG 100 Raffle where a brand-new MG3 Hybrid+ is at stake for one lucky customer.
Filed Under:
MG Corporate,
News
Suzuki Auto Calamba Is Now Open
Suzuki Auto Calamba is now ready to accept sales inquiries and aftersales service. Suzuki Auto Calamba is the first dealership under ANTS Autohive, Inc. and is currently on its soft opening. Its grand opening is expected in the first quarter of 2026 (!)
Filed Under:
Dealerships,
News,
Suzuki Corporate
Jetour Auto PH Awards Best Performing Ambassadors As It Sets Its Sights On A Bigger 2025
Jetour Auto Philippines held its National Sales Convention celebrating the successes of 2024, while also aiming to reach new heights in 2025.
Filed Under:
Jetour Corporate,
News
10 Additional Isuzu "Modern Jeepneys" Now Ply The Cogeo-Cubao Route
Isuzu continues modernizing the country’s public utility vehicle (PUV) fleet with the turnover of 10 brand-new Isuzu NLR77 Class 2 PUVs to Lungsod Silangan Transport Service and Multi-Purpose Cooperative (LSTSMPC). These modern PUVs, made possible through the delivery of Isuzu Manila, will ply the Cogeo to Cubao route.
Filed Under:
Isuzu Corporate,
Isuzu CV,
News,
PUV Modernization
Nissan Announces Management Restructure To Shift Company's Direction
Nissan has appointed a new leadership team effective January 1, 2025 in the hopes of shifting the company’s direction. This is after it appointed a Chief Performance Officer last December 1.
Filed Under:
News,
Nissan Corporate
December 11, 2024
Nissan Opens In Libis, Quezon City
Nissan opens its 56th dealership in the Philippines. Located in Libis, Quezon City, it’s managed by Britannica United Motors, Inc. The dealership, which formally began operations this December, is the third new location for Nissan in 2024, and its first with Britannica United Motors.
Filed Under:
Dealerships,
News,
Nissan Corporate
Hyundai Ioniq 5 N Makes Virtual Debut At Gran Turismo World Series 2024 Finals
Before its wider release as part of Gran Turismo 7’s January update, the high-performance all-electric Hyundai Ioniq 5 N made its debut at the Gran Turismo World Series (GT World Series) 2024 Finals where it ran in the Qualifying Time Trial session.
Filed Under:
Hyundai Corporate,
Hyundai Ioniq 5,
News
The Peninsula Hong Kong's Bentley Bentayga EWB Azure Is Just One Of 24 Billion Trim Combinations Possible
The Peninsula Hong Kong has chosen the Bentley Bentayga Extended Wheelbase (EWB) Azure as the new crown jewel of its limousine fleet.
Filed Under:
Bentley Bentayga,
Bentley Corporate,
Luxury SUV,
News
GM Quits Driverless Taxi Business
General Motors will get out of the development of driverless taxis, pulling the plug on its money-losing Cruise unit by 2025. GM will instead focus its efforts on the development of ADAS on a path to fully autonomous personal vehicles.
Filed Under:
Chevrolet Corporate,
News
December 10, 2024
The Ford Mustang GTD Is The Fastest American Car Around The Nürburgring Nordschleife
The Ford Mustang is now the fastest car from an American brand to lap the 20.83-kilometer Nürburgring Nordschleife. The 2025 Mustang GTD did the feat in just 6 minutes 57.685 seconds.
Filed Under:
Ford Mustang,
News,
Sports Car
Toyota Motor PH Chairman Says New Car Sales Set To Reach Record; Electrified Vehicle Sales Doubled
The Philippine auto industry may have a record year this 2024 in terms of sales. This is according to Toyota Motor Philippines chairman Alfred Ty. Ty says that full-year 2024 sales could be close to, or even surpass 2017’s record 473,943-unit sales.
Filed Under:
News,
PHL Auto Industry,
Toyota Corporate
It's Official: 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s Era Cars Are Collectible
Hagerty announced its annual Bull Market list—cars that are expected to increase in value over the next few years.
Filed Under:
News
2024 Isuzu mu-X LS-E 4x2: Going Beyond The Engine
For a long time, Isuzu was known as the ‘Diesel Specialist’ thanks to the robust and reliable diesel engines in their SUV and pickup truck. They also know they can’t stay afloat with just that and so with the latest generation of their vehicles they did something new for them. The mu-X and D-Max became techy as they were given contemporary features and Advanced Driver Assist Systems (ADAS).
Filed Under:
Driver's Seat,
Isuzu mu-X,
Mid-sized SUV
Nissan Offers 20 Percent On Oil Changes This Holiday Season
This holiday season, Nissan Philippines is helping customers prepare their vehicles for safe and stress-free trips with its Merry Miles & Happy Drives offer.
Filed Under:
News,
Nissan Corporate,
Service
December 9, 2024
GAC Motor Iloilo Moves To New Location
As part of GAC Motor Philippines’ move to expand and improve its footprint across the country, the carmaker announced the move of GAC Motor Iloilo to a new location.
Filed Under:
Dealerships,
GAC Corporate,
News
Bosch Kicks Off 12.12 Sale With Up To 20 Percent Off On Power Tools, Aftermarket Parts
Bosch is kicking off the holiday season with its 12.12 sale happening this Monday, December 9 to Monday December 16, 2024. Shoppers can get a chance to purchase selected items from Bosch Power Tools and Mobility Aftermarket at discounted prices up to 20 percent. Plus, take advantage of additional discount vouchers for even more savings.
Filed Under:
News
Grab PH Breaks Ground For New Training Center
Grab Philippines has officially broken ground on the Grab Asenso Center in Marikina City, a facility dedicated to empowering its growing ecosystem of driver-, rider-, and merchant-partners; including those from Move It, its motorcycle taxi platform. This innovative hub spans one hectare and will offer comprehensive programs in onboarding, skills training, road safety assessments, and digital capacity building laying the vital groundwork for more inclusive digital economic opportunities in the Philippines.
Filed Under:
Grab Corporate,
News
December 8, 2024
Review: 2024 Lynk & Co 01 PHEV
Lynk & Co likes to harp on its Swedish origins. True enough, a quick search reveals that the company is headquartered in Sweden, and until this year, had Volvo Cars as one of its major shareholders. And among its line-up of vehicles, the flagship Lynk & Co 01 is the Swediest you can get given two things: one, it’s actually sold in Europe; and second, it rides on the same platform as the Volvo XC40.
Filed Under:
Compact SUV,
Driver's Seat,
Lynk & Co 01
NAIA Terminal 3 Now Has A Centralized Ride-Hailing Hub
New NAIA Infra Corp. (NNIC), the new operator of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), has officially opened a centralized hub for ride-hailing services and metered taxis operated by JoyRide at Terminal 3—NAIA’s busiest terminal just in time for the peak Christmas travel season.
Filed Under:
Grab Corporate,
News,
San Miguel Corporate
Review: 2024 Lynk & Co 06 Hyper Halo
For a car company marketing itself to the “connected generation,” it’s a mystery why Lynk & Co went with such a convoluted name. Those who know a bit of programming know that the ampersand—the “&”—can potentially corrupt websites. Those who don’t, know how difficult it is to use Lynk & Co in hashtags and even website URLs.
Filed Under:
Compact Crossover,
Driver's Seat,
Lynk & Co 06
December 7, 2024
This Is The 2026 Hyundai Palisade And It's Got 9 Seats!
Hyundai has drastically changed their flagship SUV, the Palisade for 2026. The full-sized three-row SUV is now boxier and even offers seating up to nine enabling it to enter the bus lane in its home market of South Korea.
Filed Under:
Hyundai Palisade,
Luxury SUV,
News
December 6, 2024
Toyota Reveals Next-Generation Tamaraw Pricing, Cost Of Ownership. Starts At P 750K
After rolling off the production line at its assembly plant in Santa Rosa, Laguna just a couple of weeks back, Toyota Motor Philippines has officially unveiled the next-generation Tamaraw for the Philippine market.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
News,
Pick-Up,
Toyota Tamaraw
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