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January 31, 2022

Here's Your First Look At The Philippine Spec 2022 Mazda CX-9

Early this month, Mazda Philippines launched the 2022 CX-9. The refreshed 7-seater flagship SUV saw both aesthetic and detail changes for the new year. For those who’ve placed their reservations, they’d be happy to know that the first batch of units are currently heading their way to authorized Mazda dealerships nationwide. But before that happens, we got an invitation to view these 2022 CX-9s up close.

Toyota Is Once Again The Biggest Carmaker In 2021

Toyota is once again the world’s biggest carmaker, and in 2021, they managed to widen their margin.

The DOTr’s “No Vax, No Ride” policy won’t be implemented. At least for now. This as the National Capital Region (NCR) and seven other provinces will shift to the looser Alert Level 2 starting on Tuesday, February 1, 2022.

The Magnite, Nissan’s global challenger to the Toyota Raize has expanded the number export markets to 15 in total following an incredibly successful first year.

Porsche has managed to break a Guinness World Record for the shortest charging time to travel 4,561.6 kilometers (2,834.5 miles)—a US coast-to-coast drive that crosses from Los Angeles, California to New York City. A 2021 Taycan EV did it with just a cumulative charge time of 2 hours, 26 minutes, and 48 seconds. It broke the benchmark which as 7 hours, 10 minutes, and 1 second.

The forties have been good to the Ford F-Series. The F-Series has, for 45 years, been America’s best-selling trucks; and for 40 years, been the best-selling vehicle. Now, it has celebrated the production of its 40 millionth unit.

Mitsubishi Teases All-New Renault-Based 2023 ASX

As part of its announced Alliance roadmap, Mitsubishi has released the first teaser of its all-new 2023 ASX.

Subaru Hit With Production Stoppage In Japan

Subaru is temporarily halting all production at its automobile manufacturing facilities in Japan due to interruptions in the supply of parts.

Reports last year of Stellantis, the parent company of Jeep, increasing its stake at its China joint-venture proved to be true. Stellantis has just announced that it plans to increase its stake to 75 percent from 50 percent at its joint-venture with the Guangzhou Automobile Group or GAC.

The Covenant Car Company, Inc. (TCCCI), the exclusive distributor of MG vehicles in the Philippines achieves a sales record in 2021 by selling 6,343 units—an 85 percent increase against the same period in 2020. It also marks a milestone year for MG Philippines, as it is the brand’s best sales achievement in its three years of existence. MG Philippines also ended 2021 on a high note recording over 2,000 sales in Q4 2021 alone, logging the brand’s strongest sales quarter in 2021.

Nissan Philippines’ full year performance doesn’t tell the whole story. By all accounts, the Japanese carmaker sold 19,603 units in 2021—a 9.9 percent dip compared to their 2020 performance. And while this snapshot doesn’t paint a rosy picture for what was once the fastest growing automotive brand; in truth, they’re a brand that’s once again on the rise.

Thailand is readying its 2,500 auto parts manufacturers for a possible shift from producing parts for internal combustion engines (ICE) to electric vehicles (EVs). This as the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) auto club announces an EV component development plan.

You are looking at the safest car tested by the European New Car Assessment Program or Euro NCAP last year. The Subaru Outback achieved the highest overall score across all vehicle classes and the best-ever result achieved by a Subaru vehicle at the safety test.

Renault, Nissan, Mitsubishi To Share 80 Percent Of Global Platforms

Renault, Nissan, and Mitsubishi—collectively known as the Alliance announced that they are seeking to share 80 percent of their platforms from the current 60 percent today in their combined 90 models by 2026.

Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) today introduced the Mirage G4 GLS Sport as a limited edition to its sub-compact’s lineup.

Barely two months after it was first shown, Mazda has started product of its North American exclusive CX-50 at its newly built plant in Alabama.

Greeting would-be car buyers this 2022 is a slew of price adjustments from major car manufacturers in the country. Carmakers such as Toyota, Mitsubishi, Ford, and Nissan have all increased their prices to start the new year. Thankfully, these increases are modest—from as little as P 5,000 to as much as P 80,000.

Ford Philippines has announced new appointments and role expansion of its executives, effective January 1, 2022.

Caltex, marketed by Chevron Philippines Inc. (CPI), finished 2021 with a stronger retail network and more inroads in the car and motorcycle after-sales service market.

Chery Auto Philippines is starting the new year with the Growling Tiggo Promo. It might be the best news for SUV buyers with huge cash discounts and all-in low down payments or low monthly payments.

After announcing its used car inspection program last December, Premium Warranty Services Philippines, Inc. (PWSPI) is now ready to accept used car inspections from the general public. The service removes the guesswork by using a 188-point vehicle inspection plan.

Bentley Motors is accelerating its Beyond100 strategy. Key to its ambitious electrification program is the Five-in-Five plan which commits the luxury carmaker to launching a new electric model each year, from 2025.

Toyota Motor PH Opens Reservation List For 2022 Raize (w/ Brochure, Specs)

In just a few days, Toyota Motor Philippines will be officially launching the 2022 Raize. Yes, the sub-compact SUV that has piqued interest of most fans, enthusiasts, and customers will be ready for release.

Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) is announcing a recall of 2016-2019 Pilot SUV units for a possible replacement of the panel comp hood. The recall covers 137 Pilot SUVs sold in the country.

Toyota unveils the all-new, third-generation Sequoia SUV. The three-row large SUV has been redesigned from the ground up and aims to elevate luxury, comfort, and technology in its class.

Honda Cars Philippines is the first automotive brand in the country to offer preferential insurance rates to vehicles equipped with driver assist technology.

Ford is auctioning off a one-of-a-kind Bronco for the benefit of the Pope Francis Center in Detroit. Proceeds from the sale of the Bronco Pope Francis Center First Edition custom build will support the Pope Francis Center and its fight against chronic homelessness. The center, which has been serving Detroit’s most vulnerable citizens for more than three decades, is committed to eradicating chronic homelessness in Detroit by 2030.

Unvaccinated and partially vaccinated workers in industries and establishments allowed to operate in the National Capital Region (NCR) under the existing COVID-19 Alert Level 3 status will only be given 30 days starting today, January 26, 2022 to continue riding public transportation and public utility vehicles (PUVs) in entering, exiting, and going around the metropolis.

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January 31, 2022

Here's Your First Look At The Philippine Spec 2022 Mazda CX-9

January 30, 2022

Toyota Is Once Again The Biggest Carmaker In 2021

'No Vax, No Ride' Policy Lifted In NCR Under Alert Level 2

Nissan Now Exporting Magnite Sub-Compact SUVs To More Markets

The Porsche Taycan Broke A Guinness World Record For Coast-To-Coast Charging

Ford Celebrates Production Of 40th Millionth F-Series Truck

January 29, 2022

Mitsubishi Teases All-New Renault-Based 2023 ASX

January 28, 2022

Subaru Hit With Production Stoppage In Japan

Jeep Is Taking A Majority Stake At Its China Plant And That Has Pissed Off Its Partner

MG Philippines Achieves Record Sales In 2021 Outselling Geely And Kia

Nissan Is Once Again A Brand On The Rise

Thai Parts Makers Readying For EV Shift

The Subaru Outback Is 2021's Safest Car

January 27, 2022

Renault, Nissan, Mitsubishi To Share 80 Percent Of Global Platforms

For P 929K, Mitsubishi Motors PH Is Offering This Limited Edition Mirage G4 GLS Sport

As 2023 CX-50 Rolls Off Production Line, Mazda Confirms It Will Use Toyota Hybrid Technology

Carmakers Increase Prices To Start 2022

Ford Philippines Announces New Leadership Changes

Caltex PH Ends 2021 With More Retail Stations, New Partnerships

Chery Auto PH Offering As Much As P 130K Off Their SUVs

Have Your Used Car Professionally Inspected For Just P 2,600

Bentley To Launch Five Electric Models In Five Years

January 26, 2022

Toyota Motor PH Opens Reservation List For 2022 Raize (w/ Brochure, Specs)

Honda Cars PH Recalling 2016-2019 Pilot SUVs For Hoods That May Fly Open

The 2023 Toyota Sequoia Now Comes With A Standard Twin-Turbo Hybrid Engine

Honda SENSING-Equipped Cars To Now Benefit From Lower Insurance Rates

The Ford Bronco Pope Francis Edition Is One Holy SUV

Unvaccinated, Partially Vaccinated Workers Allowed To Use Public Transport Despite No Vax, No Ride Policy