The Dodge Challenger is now the best-selling muscle car edging out both the Ford Mustang and the Chevrolet Camaro in full year 2021 sales.
February 1, 2022
The Dodge Challenger Breaks Ford Mustang's Streak As Best-Selling Muscle Car
The Dodge Challenger is now the best-selling muscle car edging out both the Ford Mustang and the Chevrolet Camaro in full year 2021 sales.
BMW To Use Sustainably-Sourced Leather In Its Cars
The BMW Group and its brands, BMW, MINI, and Rolls-Royce are joining the Leather Working Group in order to use sustainably-sourced leather in its vehicles.
Formula 1 To Make COVID-19 Vaccinations Mandatory
Formula 1 will make COVID-19 vaccinations mandatory for all personnel this year.
As Part Of Its Rebranding, Mercedes-Benz Will Be Focusing On Higher-End Vehicles
Daimler, the parent company of Mercedes-Benz has taken on a new name starting today: Mercedes-Benz Group. This follows the group’s decision to spin off its Daimler truck division last December. It’s also meant to signal the German automaker’s transition to a nimbler standalone unit amidst the automotive industry’s transformation.
Gulf Formula Elite Becomes McLaren Automotive First Fill Lubricant
Gulf Formula Elite is now the first fill lubricant in all McLaren Automotive supercars and hypercars that leave the McLaren Production Centre in Woking, Surrey, England.
AC Motors To Focus On Digitalization, EVs To Fuel Growth
AC Motors, one of the Philippines’ largest automotive groups with its five 4-wheel brands—distributor brands Volkswagen, Kia, and Maxus, and Ayala-owned dealers Honda and Isuzu—has outpaced the auto industry’s growth in 2021.
January 31, 2022
After A Prolonged Wait, Mazda Customers In The Philippines Will Finally Get Their Brand-New Cars
Patience is a virtue. This as would-be Mazda buyers will finally get their hands on their beloved new cars after a prolonged waiting period caused by the on-going global semi-conductor and parts shortages.
Hino Motors PH Now Produces The Suzuki Carry's Utility Van Body
With the rise of small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) and organizations looking for a reliable partner to meet their commercial business needs, Suzuki Philippines Inc. (SPH) recently announced its partnership with HINO Motors Philippines Corporation (HMP), due to the increasing demand, specifically, in production of Utility Van Body for Suzuki Carry.
GAC Motor PH Roars Into The New Year With Up To P 290K In Discounts
GAC Motor Philippines is welcoming the Year of the Tiger with its Roar Out Deals new year promo to allow its customers to start the year with a brand-new GAC vehicle.
Vehicle Importers Lean On LCVs To Achieve 14 Percent Growth In 2021
The Association of Vehicle Importers and Distributors, Inc. (AVID) ended 2021 with improved total sales of 58,916 units sold compared to the 51,851 units sold in the same period last year, or a 14 percent growth (YTD).
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.
January 30, 2022
'No Vax, No Ride' Policy Lifted In NCR Under Alert Level 2
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.
Nissan Now Exporting Magnite Sub-Compact SUVs To More Markets
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.
The Porsche Taycan Broke A Guinness World Record For Coast-To-Coast Charging
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.
Ford Celebrates Production Of 40th Millionth F-Series Truck
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.
January 29, 2022
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.
January 28, 2022
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.
Jeep Is Taking A Majority Stake At Its China Plant And That Has Pissed Off Its Partner
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.
MG Philippines Achieves Record Sales In 2021 Outselling Geely And Kia
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 Is Once Again A Brand On The Rise
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.
Thai Parts Makers Readying For EV Shift
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.
The Subaru Outback Is 2021's Safest Car
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.
January 27, 2022
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.
For P 929K, Mitsubishi Motors PH Is Offering This Limited Edition Mirage G4 GLS Sport
Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) today introduced the Mirage G4 GLS Sport as a limited edition to its sub-compact’s lineup.
As 2023 CX-50 Rolls Off Production Line, Mazda Confirms It Will Use Toyota Hybrid Technology
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.
Carmakers Increase Prices To Start 2022
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 Announces New Leadership Changes
Ford Philippines has announced new appointments and role expansion of its executives, effective January 1, 2022.
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