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August 24, 2021

Mazda Philippines Records 38 Percent Sales Growth In H1 2021

Bermaz Auto Philippines Inc., the exclusive distributor of Mazda vehicles, has reported a 38 percent sales improvement in the first half of 2021 compared to the same period last year. Because of the growing popularity of the Mazda crossover lineup, the CX-9, CX-8, CX-5, CX-30 and CX-3 nameplates made up 60 percent of the total sales.

The Department of Transportation or DOTr is backtracking once more on mandatory PMVIC testing.

Toyota Gazoo Racing earned a historic and dramatic fourth consecutive Le Mans 24 Hours victory, overcoming adversity to become the first Hypercar winners at the Circuit de la Sarthe.

Goodyear has announced a strategic collaboration with Plus, a global provider of self-driving truck technology to provide solutions that elevate the logistics industry into one that’s truly intelligent and connected.

From racing, to high-performance cars, one name has been synonymous with success for the last 50 years: Motul 300V. Now, Motul has launched a new and improved version of its flagship product, with a formulation that pushes the boundaries of performance.

China has taken a clear lead when it comes to producing affordable electric vehicles compared to both the US and Europe. This was revealed in a study done by JATO Dynamics, a global supplier of automotive business intelligence.

This August, owning a Nissan Navara is made easier thanks to special zero cash out and free monthly amortizations for purchases made through BPI.

Born in 1920, Harold Baggott, had his first taste of getting behind the wheel of the Model T aged 10, driving the family’s milkman’s delivery float on a farm. He went on to get his license in 1936 (the first year they were introduced in the UK), and purchased his first car, a Ford 8 Popular in 1937, and a Ford Anglia the next year.

Caltex Teams Up With Go Rewards Loyalty Program

Moms hunting for the best deals and millennials leveling up in life will find a winner in the latest loyalty program of the Gokongwei Group through its business unit, Data Analytics Ventures, Inc, (DAVI)- Go Rewards, also a rewards partner of Caltex.

Motor Image Pilipinas, the exclusive distributor of Subaru vehicles in the Philippines is now officially starting sales of the all-new 2022 Outback. This comes about a month after reservation books were opened.

Is Ford Simply Dumping The Diesel-Fed F-150 To The Philippine Market?

Just last week, Ford Philippines made a big splash revealing that two upcoming North American-sourced vehicles are coming to the country—the all-new F-150 Lariat 4x4 Diesel and the all-new Explorer Limited.

Those wanting to step into the world of big bike riding or planning to switch to big bikes, Honda Philippines announced that the will start offering free test rides for their big bikes, starting with the Adventure Series models starting in October.

The most thrilling and aggressive iteration of the Lexus IS sport sedan is the one that awaits you at the Lexus Manila Showroom today. The new Lexus IS is a catalyst for future Lexus models.

Nothing screams “Made for Europe” more than the Mercedes-Benz GLB. With SUVs now the prevalent choice of car shoppers even in a region known for its affinity towards wagons and hatchbacks, Mercedes-Benz had to step in, and fast. At the same time, they still can’t ignore the tight city streets where their new SUV was meant to be driven in. The result is the 7-seater GLB—a segment-blurring SUV that’s small on the outside, yet big on the inside.

In a bid to expedite its dealer network expansion all over the country, Sojitz G Auto Philippines (SGAP) conducted a series of ground breaking ceremonies in different provinces last month.

Toyota Motor Philippines announces a fourth batch of vehicles affected by faulty fuel pumps. This brings the total number of affected vehicles to 46,731.

Only APORs Allowed To Take Public Transport During MECQ

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) said only Authorized Persons Outside Residence (APORs) can ride public transportation. The recognized list is the one released by the IATF-EID. This as the National Capital Region (NCR), Laguna, and Bataan shifted to MECQ from August 21 to 31, 2021.

The Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines or CAMPI saw sales decrease 4.7 percent in July versus June 2021. This is based on the joint report CAMPI has released together with the Truck Manufacturers Association or TMA. That said, year-to-date (YTD) sales are still 46.1 percent higher than the first seven months last year. These results echo the performance of vehicle importers.

Recognizing the triumphant history made by Filipino Olympic heroes, Hidilyn Diaz and Carlo Paalam, Foton Motor Philippines Inc. (FMPI) officially turned over to them the new commercial vehicles as a reward for their utmost dedication to bring glory to the country.

In what could be the clearest sign of how one region can affect a global supply chain, Toyota Motor Corporation is halting production at 27 out of its 28 lines due to a parts shortage brought on by the spread of COVID-19.

Geely Auto Group announced that they are targeting 3.65 million units in annual sales across its three brands—Geely Auto, Lynk & Co, Zeekr, and Geometry by 2025. Out of this number—30 percent, or around 1 million vehicles—will be electrified.

Sales of the Association of Vehicle Importers and Distributors, Inc. (AVID) saw an increase of 43 percent Year-to-Date (YTD) in the first seven months of 2021. The Association recorded total sales of 35,092 units compared to 24,610 units sold in the same period last year. These results mirror that of vehicle manufacturers.

As part of its corporate social responsibility, United Asia Automotive Group, Inc. (UAAGI) showed their support to the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Medalists by rewarding the athletes with brand new vehicles including a big surprise for silver medalist Nesthy Petecio.

After its global debut as the X-Terra last year, the refreshed 2022 Nissan Terra is inching its way to the Philippines as it has finally made its regional debut in Thailand. Featuring enhancements across the board from design to safety to infotainment, it is, according to Nissan, a product of their in-depth research on ASEAN families.

Meet Platinum Quartz Metallic, Mazda's Newest Special Color

Mazda is known for continuous experimentation when it comes to colors. After Soul Red (later revised to Soul Red Crystal), Machine Gray Metallic, and Polymetal Gray Metallic, Platinum Quartz Metallic is the newest unique shade to join their diverse palette.

It has been a lifelong dream of Arcie Sumayao, an entrepreneur from Manila, to own and manage a farm. Through careful thought and planning, he turned his dream into reality by converting one of their properties in Cavite into a farmland which he could efficiently manage and nurture in order for it to grow as one of his sources of business revenue. As Arcie begins his journey to build a farm, he has set his dream into motion by taking the next logical step: To buy a tough, reliable, and dependable workhorse of a pickup.

It sure looks like the Philippines is lagging when it comes to legislation centered around cutting tailpipe emissions. This as Southeast Asian neighbors and major manufacturing hubs Thailand and Indonesia have announced aggressive measures to cut emissions in vehicles.

Combining sportiness with practical utility may seem like an unconventional idea, but for more than 25 years now Audi Sport—the high-performance division of Audi AG—has proven the effectiveness of the concept with the Audi RS 4 Avant. The sport wagon continues to set the benchmark in the segment it started, with the new model offering numerous fine-tuned details that further enhance its capabilities. Now, this recently updated current-generation Audi RS 4 Avant is available in the Philippines.

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August 24, 2021

Mazda Philippines Records 38 Percent Sales Growth In H1 2021

DOTr Puts PMVICs On Hold. Again.

Toyota Scores 4th Straight 24 Hours Le Mans Win This 2021

Goodyear And Plus Collaborate On How To Make Driverless Logistics Safer, More Efficient

Motul Reformulates 300V Engine Oil

Government Policies Help China Produce The Most Affordable EVs

Nissan PH Now Offering Zero Cash Out On Navara

101-Year Old Man Drives An All-Electric Ford Mustang Mach-E 90 Years After He First Drove A Ford Model T

August 23, 2021

Caltex Teams Up With Go Rewards Loyalty Program

Subaru PH Starts Sale Of All-New 2022 Outback (w/ Specs)

August 22, 2021

Is Ford Simply Dumping The Diesel-Fed F-150 To The Philippine Market?

Honda PH To Offer Big Bikes For Test Rides Starting October

The 2021 Lexus IS Is The Catalyst For Future Lexus Models

Review: 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLB 200 AMG Line

Geely PH Breaks Ground On 3 New Dealerships

Toyota 86 Sportscar Now Included In Fuel Pump Recall

August 20, 2021

Only APORs Allowed To Take Public Transport During MECQ

Toyota Breaches 50 Percent Market Share In The Philippines

Foton PH Turns Over Brand-New Vehicles To Olympic Medalists Diaz And Paalam

Toyota Cutting Japan Production By 40 Percent In September

Geely Targets 3.65 Million Sales Globally By 2025

Vehicle Importers Record A 43 Percent Recovery In YTD 2021 Sales

Chery Auto PH Awards Tiggo 2 To Olympic Silver Medalist Nesthy Petecio

2022 Nissan Terra Makes Regional Debut

August 19, 2021

Meet Platinum Quartz Metallic, Mazda's Newest Special Color

Budding Farmer Chooses The Maxus T60 To Help Him Achieve His Dream

Philippines Is Getting Left Behind In EV-Related Policy

2021 Audi RS4 Avant Joins The Growing Audi Sport Family In The Philippines