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December 19, 2024

Kia Expands SUV Line-Up With 2025 Syros

Kia is expanding its global SUV line-up with the introduction of the Syros. This latest SUV joining the likes of the Sonet and Seltos bridges an ever-smaller niche. This time, it’s marketed to individuals seeking a value-packed urban crossover with more practical rear seats.

The recently-launched VinFast VF 7 recently clinched the title of Best Compact SUV in its home market of Vietnam. Although you could chuck it to having a home court advantage, VinFast is adamant that its cutting-edge features, sleek design, and unmatched performance won jurors over. And this is something, they say, Filipinos can enjoy in equal measure.

Nissan accelerated its merger talks with Honda to prevent Taiwan-based Foxconn, the maker of iPhones, from taking a stake in the Japanese automaker. This is according to a report published by Bloomberg News.

Isuzu Motors Limited Japan (IML), in partnership with TESDA and World Vision, celebrated the graduation of Batch 22 scholars from the Isuzu Heart and Smile Project (IHSP) at the Isuzu-TESDA Auto Mechanic Training Center. The 18 graduates successfully completed the rigorous two-year Automotive Servicing Course, achieving the NC IV certification, the highest qualification for the program.

Jetour Auto Philippines recently held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new dealership located in Iloilo. Jetour Auto Iloilo will be located at R4, Jaro, Iloilo City providing easy access for residents of Iloilo City and the surrounding areas to Jetour’s range of SUVs, crossovers, PHEVs, and EVs.

Is Honda Cars Philippines preparing for a possible local release of the all-new 2026 Prelude? Based on their recent activity on social media, that may be happening.

Can You Guess What Max Verstappen Drives Off The Race Track? An Audi RS 6 Avant

Max Verstappen may be accustomed to driving a 1,000-horsepower Formula 1 on the racetrack, but what is his choice when it comes to a daily driver? A decidedly more “family-friendly” Audi RS 6 Avant.

BYD Cars Philippines, in collaboration with ACMobility, is advancing Valenzuela City’s environmental goals after it signed a contract with the city to provide 41 BYD Dolphin electric vehicles (EVs). These units, to be supplied by BYD Greenfield, will be deployed to the city’s police force, making Valenzuela City the first LGU to have an EV police fleet and the largest one in the country.

Hyundai Motor Philippines Inc. (HMPH) closes the year with the inauguration of its 37th dealership, Hyundai Bacoor. Held last December 12, the opening of Hyundai Bacoor marks the brand’s first dealership in partnership with the Borromeo Motoring Group (BMG).

Cash strapped Nissan may have found its savior: Honda. According to a report published by Nikkei (via Reuters), the two Japanese automakers have entered talks for a possible merger.

Geely Motor Philippines announces the opening of its new parts center this month. This move marks a step forward in the brand’s commitment to enhance its aftersales service, and provide support to its customer base.

The most common criticism leveled against electrified vehicles in general is their lack of driver engagement. The culprit, most often, is the transmission. Honda wants to change that with their new S+ Shift technology which will come as standard on all its future e:HEV hybrid models starting with the 2026 Prelude.

When Honda pulled the wraps off the Prelude at the Japan Mobility Show, there was an assumption that it’ll simply be a sportier version of the current Civic Hybrid given that the show car had the compact sedan’s interior. That, however, won’t be the case as Honda confirms that the sixth-generation coupe will debut the brand’s next-generation e:HEV hybrid system and S+ Shift system.

Ford Philippines Confirms EVs Are Coming In 2025; Starts Dealer Preps, Training

Ford Philippines’ new managing director, Pedro Simoes, has declared “three big headlines” for 2025. The newly installed head of Ford in the Philippines made the announcement at a media year-end gathering.

Lexus Asia partners with AR Asia Production for the new gastronomy series, “The Maverick Academy” on Netflix. The Maverick Academy is an innovative culinary competition that champions gastronomic talent in craft, and entrepreneurial spirit of aspiring chefs from across Asia.

Mazda has once again won the top prize at the Auto Color Awards 2024 for its new shade, Melting Copper Metallic.

Nissan’s e-Power serial hybrid system is, on its own right, an innovation, but could the very same technology be responsible for the company’s current troubles? According to an article in Automotive News, that may be the case.

Subaru may be known for its World Rally Blue paintjob, but that doesn’t mean the carmaker is done experimenting with new shades. Now out on the WRX and Subaru BRZ (at least in markets like the U.S. and Japan) is Galaxy Purple Pearl.

GAC Motor Philippines has managed to breach 3,000-unit sales this 2024. The Chinese carmaker, distributed by Astara’s year-to-date performance of 3,060 units sold eclipses the 1,714 units sold last year representing a 79 percent year-on-year growth.

FUSO Philippines Awards Its Best Performing Dealers As Brand Outpaced Industry Growth

Sojitz Fuso Philippines Corporation (SFP) recognized the outstanding performance of its dealer partners at the recent 2024 National Dealer Conference.

Astara-distributed Chinese brand GAC may be starting 2025 with not one, but two HEV variants of existing nameplates. Revealed in documents filed with the Department of Energy, GAC is close to launching the Empow Hybrid and the GS8 Hybrid for the local market.

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December 19, 2024

Kia Expands SUV Line-Up With 2025 Syros

Vietnam's Compact SUV Of The Year, The VinFast VF 7 Packs Features, Design, And Performance

Did Nissan And Honda Accelerate Merger Talks To Prevent A Non-Japanese Takeover?

Isuzu Heart And Smile Project Graduates Batch 22 Scholars; Welcomes New Batch Of Trainees

Jetour Auto Holds Groundbreaking For New Iloilo City Dealership

Did Honda Cars PH Just Tease The Prelude's Local Arrival?

December 18, 2024

Can You Guess What Max Verstappen Drives Off The Race Track? An Audi RS 6 Avant

Valenzuela City Goes Electric For Its Police Fleet

Hyundai Motor PH Opens In Bacoor, Cavite

Nissan And Honda Are Set To Merge - Report

Parts Everywhere: Geely Motor Philippines' New Parts Center Spells End To Owner Woes

Here's A Closer Look At The Honda S+ Shift System

Honda To Debut Next-Generation e:HEV System, S+ Shift Tech Starting With 2026 Prelude

December 17, 2024

Ford Philippines Confirms EVs Are Coming In 2025; Starts Dealer Preps, Training

Lexus Stars In Netflix's The Maverick Academy

Mazda's Melting Copper Metallic Is The Best New Car Color In 2024

Is e-Power Responsible For Nissan's Current Troubles?

Check Out Subaru's New Color: Galaxy Purple Pearl

GAC Motor PH Sales Breach 3,000 Units, A Growth Of 79 Percent Versus 2023

December 16, 2024

FUSO Philippines Awards Its Best Performing Dealers As Brand Outpaced Industry Growth

GAC EMPOW Hybrid, GS8 Hybrid (With Toyota Hybrid System) Coming To The Philippines

December 15, 2024

Nissan Philippines Goes Anime For Latest Kicks e-Power Campaign

Nissan Turns A R32 Skyline GT-R Into An EV

December 14, 2024

SERES Opens EDSA Test Drive Center

Did Mazda Leak A 2025 Refresh For the CX-60?

December 13, 2024

2025 Toyota Camry Drops Into Showrooms With P 2.651M Price Tag (w/ Specs)