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January 3, 2025

Porsche Philippines Opens Order Books For All-New Macan Electric

After its global introduction about a year ago, Porsche Philippines is accepting orders for the all-new, second-generation Macan. Slated for a January launch, the Macan Electric signifies a big evolution for the nameplate as it goes full electric this time around (see the official teaser below).

Singapore Motorshow 2025 Promises To Be Largest Showcase Of EVs In ASEAN

The countdown to the Singapore Motorshow 2025 has begun. Southeast Asia’s first major motor show is happening this January 9 to 12, 2025 and promises to be the largest showcase of Electric Vehicles (EVs). It will also feature new brands and new car unveilings.

As EastWest celebrates its 30th Anniversary, the bank is gearing up for an even stronger 2025 by renewing its exclusive partnership with Unioil. Now on its fifth year, this collaboration continues to offer EastWest credit cardholders substantial fuel savings of up to P 4.00 off per liter at participating Unioil stations nationwide from January 1 to December 31, 2025.

BYD is expecting its global sales to push beyond 4.25 million passenger vehicles (the final tally is 4,272,145 units), pushing it ever closer to Tesla as the world’s best-selling EV maker of 2024. This marks a 41.3 percent year-on-year sales increase compared to 2023. Broken down, the tally is made up of 1,764,992 BEVs; 2,485,378 PHEVs; and 21,775 commercial vehicles.

Win This Jetour X50 Sport When You Shop At Mr. D.I.Y. Shops

Jetour Auto Philippines extends its partnership with home improvement retailer, Mr. D.I.Y. This time around, the brands have collaborated for the “Holi-DIY Spend & Win” raffle promo. Under this promotion, any customer who spends a minimum of P 1,000 at any MR D.I.Y. store nationwide is eligible to win exciting items, including the grand prize: a Jetour X50 Sport compact crossover.

Mazda Details 2025 MX-5 35th Anniversary Edition

After its preview at the Mazda Fan Festa 2024 at Fuji Speedway, Mazda has released more details surrounding its Mazda MX-5 35th Anniversary Edition models.

Skyway Stage 3's Maria Clara (Quezon Avenue Extension) NB Exit Now Open

San Miguel Corporation’s (SMC) infrastructure arm has opened the new Quezon Avenue extension (Maria Clara) northbound exit at Skyway Stage 3 in Quezon City. The exit, operational as of 6 AM on Saturday, December 28, is expected to ease congestion at the Quezon Avenue northbound exit, a key route for motorists accessing Quezon City.

The VinFast VF 3 is called the Tiny Titan for a reason. It is the perfect all-electric mini-SUV that combines affordability, eco-friendliness, and functionality into a neat and precise package. Designed for the stylish, on-the-go individual, it is as economical as it is reliable, making it great for supporting daily urban living, best for first time car owners, new drivers, and even as a second car for young families.

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 is in the Guinness World Records book for the Greatest Altitude Change by An Electric Car.

Top 5 Picks For 2024

Forty cars. Only five slots. Welcome to CarGuide.PH’s Top 5 Picks of 2024. As part of our annual tradition, we’re naming the five best cars we’ve test driven this year. And compared to how other publications do it, we make sure not everyone’s a winner.

Hyundai Motor Philippines Inc. (HMPH) celebrates the holiday season alongside its loyal customers through its Hyundai Service Holiday Giveaway promo. 100 exclusive prizes will be raffled off to Hyundai owners who bring in their vehicles for service at authorized Hyundai Service Centers until January 31, 2025.

Contemporary Amperex Technology Co (CATL) unveiled a new vehicle chassis with an integrated battery strong enough to withstand fires or explosions from high-impact collisions.

Carlos Ghosn always has something to say when it comes to Nissan. The onetime Nissan leader may have been admired for his business acumen in the 90s and 2000s, but nowadays, he’s acting like a bitter uncle you can’t move on from a bad divorce. Sometimes though, he can’t help but give faint praise to his former employer.

Hyundai Motor Philippines Inc. (HMPH) partnered with Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. (RAFI) for “Dream Green”, a tree-growing project where the brand aims to plant 5,000 mangroves in Brgy. Lumaniag, Lian, Batangas by the end of 2024. This is in line with Hyundai’s global vision, “Progress for Humanity”, which drives the brand to create meaningful change, not just through its vehicle line-up but also through initiatives that enrich lives and sustain the environment.

Still looking for a new Toyota this New Year? Toyota Motor Philippines is giving would-be buyers until December 31 to snag one of these deals on some of their popular models.

It's Official: Nissan, Honda, and Mitsubishi Sign Memorandum Of Understanding To Merge

It’s official. After rumors and reports swirl on the fate of Nissan, Nissan and Honda have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to start the discussions to integrate the two companies through the establishment of a joint holding company by August 2026. Meanwhile, Mitsubishi Motors has signed a separate MOU to explore the possibility of their participation, involvement, and synergy sharing.

Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation (MPTC) is following the lead of San Miguel Infrastructure in waiving toll fees on its expressways on select days and times during the Christmas and New Year holidays.

Filipino racing driver Bianca Bustamante has taken a big step forward in her career by securing a place in the 2025 GB3 Championship, driving for UK-based Elite Motorsport. Her first race in the series is scheduled to take place in April 2025 at the Silverstone Grand Prix Circuit.

PT Mitsubishi Motors Krama Yudha Indonesia (MMKI), the home of the Xpander and Xforce has reached a milestone by producing its one millionth vehicle.

ACMobility has acquired Evro, the electric vehicle (EV) charging network developed by Globe’s venture builder and tech innovation arm 917Ventures.

Mitsubishi Motors PH Conducts Medical Mission In Sta. Rosa, Laguna Community

Mitsubishi Philippines Corporation (MMPC), in partnership with its healthcare provider, SSMC Group of Hospitals and Clinics, conducted a medical mission in one of the underprivileged communities in Santa Rosa, Laguna.

NAIA Is Ready For Holiday Rush, Announces Raffle For A Brand-New BMW

New NAIA Infra Corp. (NNIC) is gearing up for what is expected to be the busiest holiday travel season at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) this year, as passenger numbers and flights are projected to exceed those recorded during Undas and in the same period in 2023.

In the spirit of the Yuletide season, San Miguel Corporation (SMC), through SMC Infrastructure, is continuing its annual tradition of waiving the toll fees at expressways it operates on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve to make holiday travel smoother for motorists.

Omoda and Jaecoo Motor Philippines marks the first step of (finally) doing retail sales as it opened its first dealership and showroom. Located at the GMall along A. Soriano Avenue in Cebu City, it’s operated by dealer partner, Eres Automotive, Inc.

Review: 2025 Hyundai Tucson 1.6T HEV GLS

When Hyundai Motor Philippines brought in the fourth-generation Tucson in 2023, there were high hopes for the compact SUV; after all, besides the Starex and Santa Fe, it’s managed to carve a name for itself in the Filipino car buyer psyche. Unfortunately, it was let down by a spec sheet that seemed to cater more to reducing its price tag rather than giving buyers the features that they want. Fast forward to 2024, and it’s finally time for some course correction. The refreshed Tucson is here and it now packs much more equipment than ever. It also gains a hybrid powertrain which, at, P 2,290,000 is pricey but ultimately worth every peso.

Toyota expands its Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) offering to include the Alphard luxury MPV. Launched in Japan, it coincides with minor changes to the standard HEV variant as well.

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January 3, 2025

Porsche Philippines Opens Order Books For All-New Macan Electric

January 2, 2025

Singapore Motorshow 2025 Promises To Be Largest Showcase Of EVs In ASEAN

EastWest Credit Cards Renew Partnership With Unioil To Give Motorists Up To P 4.00 Per Liter In Discount

BYD Cars Sales Hit Record In 2024 As It Inches Closer To Tesla

January 1, 2025

Win This Jetour X50 Sport When You Shop At Mr. D.I.Y. Shops

December 31, 2024

Mazda Details 2025 MX-5 35th Anniversary Edition

December 28, 2024

Skyway Stage 3's Maria Clara (Quezon Avenue Extension) NB Exit Now Open

The VinFast VF 3 Is The Mini-SUV With A Big Personality

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Is Now A Guinness World Record Holder

December 26, 2024

Top 5 Picks For 2024

Win Prizes By Just Having Your Hyundai Serviced

China's CATL Shows Off Luxury EV Platform That's Resistant To Impact Fires

Carlos Ghosn Loves His Nissan Patrol

Hyundai Motor PH Partners With Ramon Aboitiz Foundation For Dream Green Project

Toyota Is Offering The Yaris Cross HEV With A P 125K Discount, Corolla Cross At P 60K Until End December

December 23, 2024

It's Official: Nissan, Honda, and Mitsubishi Sign Memorandum Of Understanding To Merge

MPTC Also Waives Toll Fees On Select Days This Holiday Season

Bianca Bustamante Takes Step Closer To F1 With GB3 Championship Debut

Mitsubishi Motors Has Produced Its 1-Millionth Vehicle In Indonesia

ACMobility Acquires Evro Charging Network

December 22, 2024

Mitsubishi Motors PH Conducts Medical Mission In Sta. Rosa, Laguna Community

December 21, 2024

NAIA Is Ready For Holiday Rush, Announces Raffle For A Brand-New BMW

SMC To Waive Toll Fees On Expressways On Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve

Omoda & Jaecoo Opens First Philippine Dealership

December 20, 2024

Review: 2025 Hyundai Tucson 1.6T HEV GLS

Toyota Alphard Gains Plug-In Hybrid Version For 2025