Volkswagen is confident of turning a new chapter here in the Philippines starting this year. In its seventh (going eighth) year in the market, VW Philippines is going global in its image, products, and services.
March 12, 2021
Volkswagen PH Ready to Turn a New Chapter by Going Global
Volkswagen is confident of turning a new chapter here in the Philippines starting this year. In its seventh (going eighth) year in the market, VW Philippines is going global in its image, products, and services.
MMPC Achieves 1,000-Safe Day Milestone
Last February 26, 2021, Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) achieved a 1,000 safe-days milestone. The feat is a reflection of the commitment of MMPC in maintaining a safe working environment for its employees as it completed a total of 5.6 million working hours with no major or lost time accidents.
Suzuki Marks Indian Export Milestone
Maruti Suzuki India Limited, the official name of Suzuki’s Indian operations has hit a new milestone: the export of two million vehicles. The milestone was marked by the export of three models—the S-Presso, Swift, and Vitara Brezza which left the Mundra Port in Gujarat Province for South Africa (check out our Indian experience with Suzuki here).
Chery Expands to Bicol Region with Opening of CamSur Dealership
United Asia Automotive Group, Inc. (UAAGI), the official distributor of Chery vehicles in the Philippines, officially added Chery Camarines Sur to its rapidly expanding network of dealerships in the Philippines.
Lexus PH Greets Summer with These Sizzling Offers
Summer is here. As the sun beats down, imagine sliding into the cool confines of your brand-new Lexus. Whether heading to the beach, or doing errands, these Lexus models can do the job, and thanks to their special offers it’s now easier on the wallet.
March 11, 2021
Hino PH Engages HMR Auctions for Inventory Clearance
Hino Motors Philippines Corporation (Hino) is collaborating with HMR Auction Services Inc. (HMR Auctions) to conduct the Inventory Clearance Truck Auction on Tuesday, March 23, 2021.
Should Honda PH Bring In the MT-Equipped City Hatchback?
Here's Your First Look at the All-New 2022 Hyundai Starex (aka Staria)
The Toyota Hiace Super Grandia better watch out: the all-new 2022 Hyundai Staria is coming out to get you.
Mitsubishi to Source Two New Models from Renault
Renault will build two new sister models for alliance partner, Mitsubishi Motors starting in 2023, a reversal of the Japanese carmaker’s plan to withdraw from the European market.
LEGO Creator Expert Porsche 911 Now Available Through Philippines's Online Certified LEGO Store
Just a couple weeks after launching the official LEGO Certified Store (LCS) website, Ban Kee Trading Inc. launched a loyalty program that rewards LEGO fans for shopping in LCS branches, and will soon be applicable to the online store. This comes just in time for car enthusiasts to earn points by purchasing the new LEGO Creator Expert Porsche 911.
Next Toyota, Subaru Co-Developed Car Could Be This SUV
The next Toyota underpinned by a jointly-developed platform with Subaru is upon the world. The new vehicle, underpinned by the new e-TNGA platform will be revealed as a design study first as the X Prologue coming this March 17.
March 10, 2021
PIAA Philippines Warns People of Fake OTO Horns Flooding the Market
PIAA Philippines is issuing a warning to consumers who might be misled into purchasing fake PIAA OTO Style Horns. This comes as the official distributor as been alerted of counterfeit horns entering the market.
Subaru Vehicles Safe from DTI Safeguard Tariff Until End of March
When you buy a Subaru, you’re not the only one that’s safe; your wallet is safe—safe from the DTI’s safeguard tariff, that is.
Toyota Motor PH Pretty Much Confirmed the GR Yaris for the Local Market (Update: It's Officially Coming)
UPDATE: Toyota Motor PH confirmed it (3/26).
At the launch of the new Vios GR-S, Toyota Motor Philippines may have let one big cat slip out of the bag: more GAZOO Racing models are coming.
Ford PH Says There's Space Between the Ranger Raptor and Ranger FX4 MAX
With the launch of the Ranger FX4 MAX, Ford Philippines is aiming to solidify its position as a leader in the local pickup truck segment, a segment which they now consider as their “bread-and-butter.”
Toyota PH Brings Out Its Sporty Side with 2021 Vios GR-S, Adjusts Specs, Prices of Rest of Vios Line-Up (w/ Specs)
After showing off what it could do on the racetrack with its very own one-make race, Toyota Motor Philippines is capitalizing on that with the launch of a sporty new variant of its best-selling Vios: the 2021 Vios GR-S.
Ford PH Launches Ranger FX4 MAX for Just P 1.698M (w/ Specs)
Ford Philippines is blurring the lines between the Ranger and Ranger Raptor with the market introduction of the first-ever Ranger FX4 MAX. This straight-from-the-showroom Ranger variant carries a strong aftermarket appeal giving it increased off-road capability; at a price that’s a steal.
Geely Opens in Bulacan
Sojitz G Auto Philippines (SGAP) has now brought Geely closer to the Bulakenyos with the opening of Geely Baliuag, Bulacan. Geely Baliuag is the ninth dealership outlet in the Geely’s increasing network.
Volvo Cars Refreshes XC60 for 2022; Shows Off Scalable Infotainment, Safety Systems
Volvo Cars is putting to production the 2022 XC60 this May, an updated version of their best-selling vehicle that now comes equipped with an Android-powered infotainment system with Google apps and services built in.
The First-Ever Hyundai Kona N Has These Huge Exhausts
After showing it off in camouflaged form, Hyundai is now offering the world its first glimpse of its first-ever high-performance SUV: the 2022 Hyundai Kona N.
Mercedes-Benz PH Expands CV Range with Arocs Trucks
The new Arocs has been officially added to the Mercedes-Benz truck line-up in the Philippines. Also distributed by the Auto Nation Group, the new Arocs is now ready to take on any challenging job on the road.
March 9, 2021
Mitsubishi PH Sales Grew 44 Percent in February
Despite fewer selling days in February, Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) recorded a solid 44 percent increase versus January 2021.
Honda Cars PH Adding More Than 8,300 Units to Airbag Recall
Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) is recalling an additional ,365 vehicles due to faulty Takata airbags. This recall covers the front driver’s airbag inflator in Accord, CR-V, and Legend models manufactured between 1995 to 1999, and is a follow-up to an initial list published in 2018. The breakdown is as follows:
Hisense Appliances to Buy Sanden Aircon
Hisense Home Appliances Group, a major Chinese home appliances maker, is on course to buy Japanese auto air conditioning supplier Sanden Holdings Corporation.
Get 40 Percent Off Toyota Genuine Oil from March 11 to 13, 2021
Toyota owners are in for an early summer treat this March 11 to March 13, 2021 as Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) announces its Car Maintenance Weekend in all Toyota dealers and service centers nationwide.
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.
Land Rover Defender is the 2021 Women's Car of the Year
The journalists of the Women’s World Car of the Year have chosen the Land Rover Defender as the World’s Best Car 2021.
March 8, 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.
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