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October 18, 2023

Toyota, Lexus Turns Up The Sportiness With Teased Electric Concepts


Toyota and its premium brand, Lexus will attempt to steal the spotlight at the upcoming Japan Mobility Show with sportscar concepts that show what performance cars could look like in the age of battery electric vehicles.

Gogoro Set To Open First Experience Center On November 7


The countdown to the future of smart mobility begins as Gogoro Philippines is set to open the Gogoro Experience Center (GEC) in Makati City, its first retail space in the country that promises an immersive preview into what the future of smart electric mobility is about.

Isuzu's Japan Mobility Show Star Is This Truck Powered By Honda


Isuzu and Honda’s co-developed heavy-duty truck will be shown at the Japan Mobility Show. Meet the Giga Fuel Cell.

Omoda Just Made People Bike Around To Promote Eco Travel


In what could be considered as one of the weirdest ways to launch a brand, Omoda invited over a thousand users, partners, and motoring journalists from more than 30 countries to China to bike around Shen Shan Park in Wuhu, China.

Better Parts Availability, More Flexible Financing Helps Hyundai PH Stay Close To Customers


At the launch of the first-ever Custin and Stargazer X, Hyundai Motor Philippines Managing Director Cecil Capacete revealed new ownership and aftersales programs to make sure they stay abreast with the needs of their Filipino customers.

Toyota Reveals EV Version Of Hiace


Toyota is slowly but surely electrifying its entire commercial vehicle line. After showing off a battery electric vehicle concept of the Hilux and the Innova, it’s now the Hiace’s time to get powered by electrons.

October 17, 2023

Bill Shock No More: Ford PH Allows You To Know The Price Of Your Next Service


Ford Philippines is enhancing the ownership experience for its customers with the launch of Online Service Booking and Service Price Calculator, two new service initiatives designed to make vehicle maintenance easy, convenient, and more personalized.

Hatasu Ebike Continues To Grow Influence In PH Market


In case you missed it, there’s an ebike brand that’s been fast growing in the Philippine market: Hatasu. Offering a line-up of both two- and three-wheeler e-bikes, Hatasu aims to transform the riding lifestyle of every Filipino into one that’s sustainable.

You Can Now Order The White Interior On The Mazda CX-60 And CX-90


Mazda has already successfully redefined what craftsmanship is with the interiors of its first-ever CX-60 and CX-90. Both the two-row mid-sized CX-60 and three-row large CX-90 come fitted with class-leading materials such as Nappa leather and Leganu suede. On top of that, it’s offered in the Philippines with either an all-black or a black and tan interior.

Peugeot PH Offers Value-Added Financing Schemes


Bring home the allure of owning a Peugeot vehicle with value added services and offers from Peugeot Philippines in partnership with Security Bank.

October 16, 2023

The Nissan X-Trail Just Got Its First Major Refresh. We're Still Waiting For It


The Philippines is still waiting for the all-new X-Trail to arrive locally, but globally, it’s just undergone its first major refresh. Known as the Rogue in the U.S., it receives a bolder exterior look as well as significant tech upgrades.

Hyundai PH Brings In First-Ever Custin Luxury MPV For P 1.770M (w/ Specs)


Hyundai Motor Philippines bridges the gap between its two MPV offerings, the compact Stargazer and its full-sized Staria, with the first-ever Hyundai Custin. Named after the French explorer and inventor Jacques Cousteau, the unibody three-row American-style MPV carries an avant-garde aesthetic and blends it with more traditional luxury MPV traits at an affordable price point.

Hyundai Philippines Launches 2024 Stargazer X For P 1,348,000 (w/ Specs)


Hyundai introduces the crossover-inspired Stargazer X as an addition to its compact MPV family.

It's Time To Revive Your Out-Of-Warranty Hyundai With This Aftersales Service Promo


Hyundai Motor Philippines Inc. (HMPH) is ensuring that all its customers experience the benefits of a well-maintained Hyundai. From October 15 to December 15, the brand is rolling out the “Revive & Drive Promo” at all authorized Hyundai dealerships nationwide. It is an aftersales support program which caters to those who have out-of-warranty Hyundai vehicles which were purchased from 2018 and earlier:

Chery Auto PH To Preview 3 New Energy Vehicles At EV Summit


Chery Auto Philippines is fully charged to go green at the Philippine Electric Vehicle Summit 2023 happening from October 19 to 21, 2023 at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City.

October 15, 2023

Must Love Dogs: Driving To Pawssion Project In Bulacan


Humans can be despicable at times. Just when you thought their cruelty would extend only to spreading hate and vitriol to fellow man, you hear of stories of animal cruelty from Pawssion Project’s founder Malou Perez. It’s difficult, even for the most hardened person, not to get winded up after hearing how dogs (and cats) were abandoned by their family just because they were just “too much trouble” or that they “weren’t fun anymore.”

Review: 2024 Mazda CX-60 3.3 HEV Turbo


The CX-60 occupies a narrow space in the market between two more traditional segments: the two-row compact SUV and the three-row mid-sized SUV. With that, it must deliver enough differentiation either to entice buyers to move up (in the case of compact SUVs) or move laterally (in the case of mid-sized SUVs). Either way, it’s got its work cut out. Having sampled the diesel-powered CX-60 3.3 HEV Turbo-D Sport before, I’d say that Mazda managed to get about 80 percent of it right. It isn’t perfect, but ultimately there’s still lots to like.

October 14, 2023

First Units Of Omoda 5 Have Arrived In The Philippines


After previewing it to the local press in China (read our first impressions here, or watch our first impressions here), Omoda Philippines has confirmed that the first batch of Omoda 5 Turbo compact crossovers have arrived in the Philippines.

Jetour Auto PH, Mr. DIY Partner For Holiday Raffle


Jetour Auto Philippines, the exclusive importer and distributor of Jetour vehicles and services in the country, together with MR.DIY, one of the largest home and life improvement retailers in the Philippines, come together to celebrate the holiday season with the MR.DIY Holi-DIY Raffle Promo.

The P 1.580M Isuzu D-MAX 3.0 4x2 Limited Edition Is Going On A Nationwide Tour


With only 200 available for the Philippine market, Isuzu Philippines is prudently bringing its latest offering: the D-Max 3.0 4x2 Limited Edition on a nationwide mall tour to heighten awareness and attract potential buyers.

October 12, 2023

Isuzu PH Launches 2024 D-Max 4x2 Limited. Only 200 To Be Made


Thailand might have seen the substantially refreshed 2024 D-Max, but Isuzu Philippines is still carrying on with the current version of their pickup truck and as proof, they have come up with this: the D-Max 3.0 4x2 Limited.

Kia Previews Close-To-Production EV3, EV4 Concepts


After showing off the EV5, Kia is expanding its all-electric family with the reveal of two new “close-to-production” concepts—the Concept EV3 and the Concept EV4.

Foton PH To Bring In All-Electric Transvan, Harabas In 2024


Foton Motor Philippines is set to expand its all-electric commercial vehicle offerings by 2024 with the launch of at least two battery electric vehicles. And this is your first look.

Akio Toyoda Puts In A Request To Revive The Celica


If Akio Toyoda had his way, the Celica will come back. This was is rather blunt reply in an interview with Toyota’s in-house blog, Toyota Times. You can read the entire interview here to find out his views on Subaru in WRC, the all-new Crown, and of course, a possible Celica revival.

Isuzu Continues PUV Modernization In Mindoro


Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) delivers 15 units of Isuzu NLR77 PUV Class 3 to MIMAROPA Transport Cooperative, accelerating the modernization of their fleet which will serve commuters from Calapan City to Pinamalayan in Oriental, Mindoro.

BMW Brings Back X2 Compact "Sport Activity Coupe" For 2024


The demise of the X2 has been exaggerated as BMW has brought its compact “Sport Activity Coupe” back in both combustion engine and all-electric versions.