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January 5, 2022

Former Dyson CEO Appointed As Volvo Cars' New CEO And President

Jim Rowan will become Volvo Cars’ new CEO and President effective this March. Rowan is currently the CEO and board member of Ember Technologies, and previously Group CEO of the Dyson Group. He succeeds Håkan Samuelsson, who first joined Volvo Cars as a member of the board in 2010 and has held the role of CEO and President since October 2012.

Ayala-Owned IMI To Bring In EV Chargers As Charging Station For Electric PUVs Installed At Two Malls

A second integrated electric vehicle charging and transport system was recently installed at Ayala Malls Circuit Makati.

Motor Image Pilipinas, the exclusive distributor of Subaru vehicles in the Philippines is ushering in the new year with deals across their line-up. Ranging from cash discounts to special financing plans to free accessories and maintenance packages, it makes it easier for customers to drive home a brand-new Subaru.

Six months after its global debut and three months after local order books were opened, Lexus Philippines is finally releasing the first units of the all-new 2022 Lexus NX to customers.

Mazda Philippines is opening 2022 with the arrival of its refreshed flagship seven-seater SUV, the CX-9. The 2022 CX-9 continues to raise the standard of class, comfort, and elegance in the segment while the introduction of a third variant brings with it a stronger and more commanding presence.

In support of the Metro Manila Council’s decision to limit the movement of non-vaccinated individuals, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) is prohibiting the domestic travel of unvaccinated individuals whether via land, sea, or air effective today, January 4, 2022.

Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) officially launches the Montero Sport Black Series. The brand’s latest range of Black Series models was introduced through the Xpander first in November 2021, soon followed the Strada Athlete, and now its 7-seater SUV.

Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI) is extending their Car-Regalo promo until January 31, 2022. Would-be buyers can get deals on brand-new Hyundai vehicles as well as get the chance to win a brand-new Hyundai Veloster and more prizes in the raffle.

In a bid to improve and streamline the processing of inquiries and concerns on vehicle sales, spare parts, and service, Sojitz G Auto Philippines (SGAP), the local distributor of Geely in the country has launched its Customer Care Hotline.

It seems Toyota is tweaking the Gazoo Racing formula depending on the region. Case in point is the Hilux GR Sport which has been altered, albeit slightly, to fit better with European tastes and sensibilities.

Public Transport Remains At 70 Percent Capacity In Metro Manila Amid Alert Level 3

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) will maintain a 70 percent cap on passengers for all forms of public utility vehicles. This as the National Capital Region (NCR) has been placed under Alert Level 3 status amid the rise in COVID-19 cases.

Unvaccinated adults and minors will not be allowed to enter malls, restaurants, and even access public transportation except for essential trips for as long as Metro Manila remains under Alert Level 3.

In what could be an acid test for battery electric vehicles, China has announced that it will end all subsidies on so-called “New Energy Vehicles” by the end of 2022.

To help the victims of Typhoon Odette, Honda Foundation, Inc. (HFI), the corporate social responsibility arm of the Honda group of companies in the Philippines composed of Honda Philippines, Inc., Honda Cars Philippines, Inc., Honda Parts Manufacturing Corporation and Honda Trading Philippines, recently donated P 2 million in cash to the Philippine Red Cross (PRC), in support of the ongoing relief operations in the provinces affected by the typhoon.

How to spot the best mechanic in the field? No, it’s not about speedy overnight job but rather it’s all about accelerated hard work, truckload of patience and a synergy of training. As they say, the best automotive technicians are made and trained not born.

The Hyundai Motor Group, composed of Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis is reported to have closed its engine development center as it shifts its R&D resources towards battery electric technology.

Suzuki Philippines Inc. (SPH) is giving additional incentives to new customers of its Suzuki Carry light truck. Backed by more than 40 years of Suzuki compact truck experience, it’s designed to meet the needs of commercial businesses. Packed with upgraded features and a lightweight fuel-efficient engine, it now comes with three years worth of free preventive maintenance service or PMS.

Boosting efforts to aid hundreds of families adversely affected by Typhoon Odette, Chery Auto Philippines has sent over 30,000 bottles of drinking water to storm-stricken areas in Visayas and Mindanao as part of the brand’s commitment to serving the Filipinos.

Geely is poised to enter one of the largest vehicle segments in the Philippines by volume: the sub-compact segment or B-segment, and they’re doing it with this: the 2022 Emgrand.

Geely continues its dealership expansion activities even during the last few weeks of 2021 with the opening of two more outlets in Kawit, Cavite and Fairview, Quezon City. These two new outlets make the total Geely dealerships climb to 24 nationwide. This is an increase of more than twofold from last year’s only 7 dealerships.

The Isuzu D-MAX and the Land Rover Defender took home maiden honors at the Auto Focus People’s Choice Awards (AFPCA) which bestowed them the titles of the “Standard Automobile of the Year” and the “Premium/Luxury Automobile of the Year,” respectively.

Amid the recent spike in COVID-19 cases, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) will strictly implement health protocols in all transport sectors.

Ford PH Donates P 1.25M To Aid In Typhoon Odette Relief Operations

Ford Philippines is donating USD25,000 or P1.25 million to provide relief assistance to communities and families affected by Typhoon Odette, particularly in the Central Visayas region.

Hyundai Cabanatuan Wins Big At 2021 Hyundai Trucks & Buses Dealer Awards

After awarding its “Most Resilient Dealers” in the Passenger Car category, Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc., did the same with their commercial vehicle dealers with the 2021 Hyundai Trucks & Buses ASTiG Dealer Awards.

Subaru understands that one day, they’ll have to eventually give up on its famed horizontally-opposed (aka boxer) engine as the world moves to the electric era. The world’s first glimpse of that future is this: the STI E-RA Concept.

Peugeot’s pickup truck, the Landtrek is heading to ASEAN after all. This as it was caught testing in Malaysia, and its mention in an RHB Investment Bank analyst report.

The chances of seeing the all-new Honda Civic Hatchback land in the Philippines has been dealt a big blow after the five-door hatchback has been axed in Thailand due to poor sales.

After the all-new Subaru WRX was shown, there was some trepidation surrounding its design, and how that will translate to the top-dog WRX STI. Not due until the 2023 model year (it is expected to make its global debut sometime in 2022 though), the design direction could be previewed by this: the WRX STI Performance Concept.

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January 5, 2022

Former Dyson CEO Appointed As Volvo Cars' New CEO And President

January 4, 2022

Ayala-Owned IMI To Bring In EV Chargers As Charging Station For Electric PUVs Installed At Two Malls

Subaru PH Starts New Year With P 100K Discount On Evoltis SUV

All-New 2022 Lexus NX Is Now Available In The Philippines Starting At P 3.338M (w/ Specs)

2022 Mazda CX-9 Arrives With P 2.490M Starting Price

DOTr: Unvaccinated, Children, Seniors Cannot Travel Via Land, Sea, or Air

Mitsubishi Motors PH Launches 2022 Montero Sport Black Edition For P 1.981M

Hyundai PH Extends Car-Regalo Deals

Geely PH Launches Customer Care Hotline

The Toyota Hilux GR Sport Looks (Slightly) Different In Europe

January 3, 2022

Public Transport Remains At 70 Percent Capacity In Metro Manila Amid Alert Level 3

Unvaccinated Individuals Will Not Be Allowed In Malls, Public Transportation Under Alert Level 3

World's Largest EV Market To Drop All EV Subsidies By End 2022

Honda Foundation Donates P 2-Million To Support Typhoon Odette Relief Operations

Autohub Institute Of Technology Celebrates 7th Year

Hyundai, Kia To Halt All Combustion Engine Development

Suzuki PH Offers Free 3 Years PMS To All Carry Trucks

Chery Auto PH Sends 30,000 Water Bottles To Typhoon-Stricken Areas In Vis-Min

Spied! 2022 Geely Philippines Launching Emgrand To Take On Honda City, Toyota Vios

Geely PH Has Expanded To 24 Dealerships Nationwide

Isuzu D-MAX is 2021 People's Choice For Automobile Of The Year

NCR Shifts To Alert Level 3, Number Coding Still In Effect

December 28, 2021

Ford PH Donates P 1.25M To Aid In Typhoon Odette Relief Operations

December 27, 2021

Hyundai Cabanatuan Wins Big At 2021 Hyundai Trucks & Buses Dealer Awards

Subaru To Show A High-Performance Future Without Its Boxer Engine

Peugeot Landtrek Is Heading To ASEAN Markets In 2022

Honda Ends Production Of Civic Hatchback In Thailand

Will The 2023 Subaru WRX STI Look Something Like This?