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March 9, 2021

Geely Group Sells Over 200,000 Electrified Vehicles in 2020

Nearly one in ten vehicles sold by Geely Holding’s brands in 2020 were of pure electric or hybrids powertrain. Compared to just a few years ago when electrified vehicles were barely a couple of percent of sales, achieving nearly 10 percent of annual sales in electrified vehicles is a proud advancement.

The journalists of the Women’s World Car of the Year have chosen the Land Rover Defender as the World’s Best Car 2021.

Nissan PH Launching Refreshed Navara on March 21 and Here's What You Can Expect

Get ready for the next chapter in the pickup wars. The term coined during the market introduction of the then-all-new 2015 Navara set the tone for carmakers to come up with ever-better value pickup trucks. And now, just mere days after the Philippine market introduction of the all-new Isuzu D-MAX and Ford’s teasing of the Ranger FX4 Max, Nissan is doing the same with its revamped 2021 Navara.

General Motors (GM), the parent company of Chevrolet, has gained recognition for its commitment to gender equality and diverse representation. In 2019, Equileap named GM as the number 1 company in the US that promotes gender equality. GM is also included in Bloomberg’s 2021 Gender Equality Index, which tracks the performance and transparency of public companies in gender-data reporting.

China has been the world’s largest automobile market for 12 consecutive years, and several brands have emerged in China’s automotive industry, among which Chery considers itself as one of the best.

Kia has headlined the global motoring news yet again, as the recent JD Power Dependability Survey has placed the Korean carmaker as the Number 1 mass-market automotive brand. The survey results were based on the recently released US Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS) that showed Kia encountering just 97 problems per 100 vehicles (97 PP100), a significant reduction of 35 PP100 from the previous year’s survey. The survey also showed the Sportage and Sorento SUVs topping their respective segments.

Yuchengco Group is Now a Geely PH Dealer Partner

Yuchengco Group of Companies’ (YGC) House of Investments, Sojitz G Auto Philippines’ (SGAP) shareholder and now a dealer partner, broke ground for the construction of Geely Manila.

From March 8 to 14, 2021, Honda will be holding a sales caravan in cooperation with Petron. During the entire week, the all-new Honda City and BR-V will be on display at participating Petron stations from 8 AM to 5 PM.

Has your Foton’s general warranty expired? No worries. Owners of the Gratour Series as well as Passener Vehicles—Toano, TransVan, Traveller, and Thunder—are now eligible for extended engine warranties.

Other carmakers may be increasing their prices, or at least slapping a cash bond in response to the DTI’s safeguard bond, but one carmaker has gone the other way and said #ZeroSafeguardTax prices. That carmaker is Hyundai.

Think the Porsche Taycan is Too Urban? Then the Taycan Cross Turismo is For You

If the Porsche Taycan is a bit too on-road for you (check our first impressions), here’s a solution: the Taycan Cross Turismo.

Toyota says they remain committed to launching small, affordable new cars. This comes as the automaker confirmed that a third model, underpinned by the GA-B platform will be produced.

Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI), the official distributor of Hyundai passenger cars in the country is planning a robust dealership expansion program this year.

Honda is the first automaker to unveil a partially self-driving car in the form of the Legend thanks to its Honda Sensing Elite technology. After getting Japanese government approval last November, it hits the road in an actual production vehicle.

Isuzu has had a lot of time to think about its D-MAX; after all, this is their first-ever full model change in about eight years. Instead of procrastinating, Isuzu got to work, honing and polishing every aspect. And it shows, because when it comes to first impressions, this pickup truck impresses.

Honda Cars PH Adds "Lighter" DTI Safeguard Tariff on New Cars

Honda Cars Philippines is the next automaker to adjust its prices due to the DTI’s safeguard bond. In a surprising move though, instead of passing on the entire cash deposit, they’re offering customers a lighter and more convenient way.

Legado Car Sales, the official retailer of GAC Motor in the Philippines, has named elite mountain bike national athlete Ariana Dormitorio as its newest brand ambassador.

Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) is setting an ambitious goal for its all-new 2021 D-MAX pickup truck.

Isuzu Philippines Corporation is reaching for new heights with the introduction of the all-new 2021 D-MAX. Its first full-on model change for the better part of eight years, the D-MAX is the crown jewel of Isuzu’s century of experience in producing world-class commercial vehicles, and comes packing class-leading features to ensure its leadership in the pickup truck segment.

After committing to an all-new electric future, Volvo Cars unveils its first-ever dedicated all-electric vehicle: the C40 Recharge.

Hyundai is continuing its product diversification with its seventh new model in just 12 months. The Hyundai Bayon is their new B-segment SUV destined for Europe, slotting below the Kona and going against the likes of the Kia Stonic and Volkswagen T-Cross.

Still no Autosweep RFID sticker? Araneta City is extending until March 15, 2021 its free Autosweep RFID sticker installation at the Gateway Mall.

Sojitz G Auto Philippines (SGAP) is targeting a big 2021, after it was recognized by Geely Auto as its Distributor of the Year in Marketing.

Lexus Philippines adds another variant to the IS sports sedan range with the introduction of the IS 300h. Priced at just P 2.978 million, it now becomes the entry point into the IS range.

Chery Auto PH Backpedals on Price Increase

In what could be the oddest pricing move in the local automotive industry, Chery Auto Philippines has decided to backtrack on its planned price increase brought on by the DTI’s safeguard tariff.

Suzuki Philippines Incorporated (SPH) adds yet another dealership to start the year right in their roster of auto houses in the country, this time, in Davao City. The new dealership soon to rise in General Douglas Mc Arthur Highway, Talomo, Davao City, Davao del Sur is Autocentrale Group’s 6th dealership under their group.

One of the most striking features of the all-new 2021 Honda City is its styling. Inspired by the slash of the Japanese katana, this “ambitious sedan” is one of the sharpest and best-looking ones in its class. But, for those who want something a bit more, Honda Cars Philippines is offering an extensive gamut of Modulo parts.

This is a tale of two countries trying to recover from the economic slowdown brought on by COVID-19.

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March 9, 2021

Geely Group Sells Over 200,000 Electrified Vehicles in 2020

Land Rover Defender is the 2021 Women's Car of the Year

March 8, 2021

Nissan PH Launching Refreshed Navara on March 21 and Here's What You Can Expect

Meet the Women Who Run Chevrolet Dealerships in the Philippines

Copy-and-Paste No More: Chery Has Successfully Developed Its Own Engines, Transmissions, and Platforms

Kia is Highest Ranked Mass Market Brand in Dependability in 2021 Study

March 7, 2021

Yuchengco Group is Now a Geely PH Dealer Partner

Honda to Hold Special Caravan at Select Petron Stations to Push Final Pre-DTI Safeguard Duty Stocks

Foton PH Extends Engine Warranties, Cut Prices on Spare Parts

Hyundai PH Says No DTI Safeguard Tax Until April 15.

March 5, 2021

Think the Porsche Taycan is Too Urban? Then the Taycan Cross Turismo is For You

Toyota's All-New Small Car Will be Car of the Year Material

Hyundai PH Set to Expand Dealer Network in 2021

For Five Million Pesos, Will You Let This Honda Do All the Driving?

First Impressions: 2021 Isuzu D-MAX 4x4 LS-E AT

March 4, 2021

Honda Cars PH Adds "Lighter" DTI Safeguard Tariff on New Cars

Asia MTB Champion Ariana Dormitorio is GAC Motor PH's New Ambassador

All-New 2021 Isuzu D-MAX Targets 15 Percent Market Share of Pickup Segment

The All-New 2021 Isuzu D-MAX Finally Lands in the Philippines (w/ Specs)

The 2022 C40 Recharge is Volvo's First Dedicated All-Electric Vehicle

The 2021 Hyundai Bayon is a Europe-Only SUV

Araneta City Extends Free Autosweep RFID Installation

Geely PH Plans to Overtake Kia, MG in Terms of Sales in 2021

The 2021 Lexus IS 300h Undercuts Its German Rivals with Its Sub-Three Million Price Tag

March 3, 2021

Chery Auto PH Backpedals on Price Increase

Suzuki Auto to Open New Dealership in Matina, Davao

Yes, You Can Dress Up the All-New 2021 Honda City in Modulo Parts

In Order to Spur Its Auto Industry, Indonesia Cuts Luxury Tax on New Cars to Zero Percent