Ford is the first in the U.S. to offer the ability for EV owners to power their homes when the grid goes dark.
February 4, 2022
During Brownouts, The Ford F-150 Lightning Can Power Your House For Up To 10 Days
Ford is the first in the U.S. to offer the ability for EV owners to power their homes when the grid goes dark.
Toyota Safety Sense Tops New Nighttime Pedestrian Safety Test
With the U.S.-based Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) announcing plans to launch a new test that rates the effectiveness of pedestrian AEB (autonomous emergency braking) at nighttime, the agency has released the results of a pilot test. What they found is that today’s pedestrian AEB systems don’t work as well in the dark as they do in daylight.
Safety Institute To Add Nighttime AEB Test Starting This Year
One of the world’s toughest automotive safety tests is about to get even tougher. The U.S.-based Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) will now be adding nighttime testing for autonomous emergency braking (AEB) systems starting this year.
Kia Philippines Posts 76 Percent Growth In 2021
While the auto industry continues to face challenges, Kia Philippines reported selling 3,748 vehicles in 2021—a massive 76 percent increase outpacing the industry's 18 percent, one of the highest in the industry.
February 3, 2022
Caltex To Donate P1 For Every Liter Sold To Support Typhoon Odette Rehab
Caltex, marketed by Chevron Philippines Inc (CPI). announced its Biyaheng Pagtulong fuel promo. From February 4 to 10, 2022, Caltex network of retailers and marketers will be donating P 1 for every liter of fuel purchased for relief efforts in typhoon-stricken areas such as Bohol, Cebu, Palawan, Surigao and Butuan, which will be topped up by CPI, in partnership with the American Chamber Foundation of the Philippines (AMCHAM Foundation).
Enjoy These Heart-Throbbing Deals From Subaru PH This Month
Motor Image Pilipinas, Inc., the exclusive distributor of Subaru vehicles in the Philippines, celebrates the month of love with its Heart-Throbbing Deals.
Toyota Aims To Give Race Car Driver Instincts To Everyone (w/ Video)
Toyota’s researchers have managed to program a GR Supra to autonomously drift around obstacles on a closed track—a first that the automaker said provides a preview into how self-driving systems can complement human driving in hazardous conditions.
Front Liners, Fully Vaxxed Honda Customers Entitled To Service Discounts
Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) is resuming its Modern-Day Heroes promo for front liners and fully vaccinated customers.
Global Auto Sales To Rebound As Chip Shortage Expected To Ease In Q3 2022
Automotive analyst firm LMC Automotive sees global auto sales improving in 2022, but only if carmakers are able to weather the chip shortage all the way until the third quarter of this year.
County Drives Hyundai's Leadership In PH Bus Category
Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI) has maintained its position as a strong challenger in the Philippine commercial vehicle (CV) industry towards the end of 2021.
Lamborghini Lays Out Three-Phase Plan Towards All-Electric Supercars
As it emerges from posting record sales in 2021, Lamborghini accelerates its drive toward an electrified future as it stays on course in transitioning to hybrid power, and eventually to fully electric — 2022 is the last year Lamborghini celebrates its purely gasoline combustion engines.
The 2022 Subaru WRX's Fuel Mileage Is Pretty Bad
If you’ve been holding out on the all-new Subaru WRX despite the odd black fender flares, get ready for a world of hurt when it comes to yet another thing: fuel economy.
Amazon Alexa Now Available As Free Update On Jaguar Land Rover Models
Jaguar Land Rover is rolling out Amazon Alexa on all new and existing vehicles fitted with the Pivi Pro infotainment system. Owners of compatible vehicles will be able to enjoy the benefits of intuitive voice-enabled experiences thanks to a no-cost software-over-the-air update.
Dealer Sues Carmaker Over Network Expansion Plans
In what could be a visible sign of tensions between carmakers and its dealers due to the lack of new cars, a U.S.-based dealer is suing Nissan because of its network expansion plans.
February 2, 2022
Geely Commits To Human Rights, Environmental Protection, and Anti-Corrupt Practices
Zhejiang Geely Holding Group (Geely Holding), the parent company of Geely Auto has joined the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) as a participant.
Geely PH Starts 2022 With New Outlet In Las Piñas
Sojitz G Auto Philippines (SGAP) is definitely starting the year right as it continues its expeditious network expansion with the opening of a new dealership in Las Piñas, which is also known as a rapidly urbanizing residential-commercial center in Metro Manila.
This "Everyday Supercar" Makes 615 Horsepower And Redlines At 11,100 rpm
Gordon Murray, the genius behind the McLaren F1 is following up on his bonkers T.50 supercar with this: the all-new T.33.
Mercedes-Benz PH Launches 2022 E-Class For P 5.390M (w/ Specs)
Auto Nation Group (ANG), the official distributor of Mercedes-Benz in the Philippines, launches the new Mercedes-Benz E-Class.
Volvo Cars PH To Introduce New Hybrid Variants In 2022
Volvo Cars Philippines has confirmed that they will be bringing in more hybrid-powered variants this 2022.
Check Out Tom Holland's New Ride In His Latest Film, Uncharted
Hyundai’s partnership with Sony Pictures continues with its next high-budget action flick: Uncharted. A spruced-up version of Hyundai’s compact SUV nicknamed, “Beast” will have a starring role next to Tom Holland and Mark Wahlberg.
Feast Your Eyes On The 707-Horsepower 2022 Aston Martin DBX707 Super SUV
Aston Martin has unleashed what it calls the fastest, most powerful, and best handling super SUV ever: the DBX707. Designed to be a “saber in a segment of sledgehammers,” the DBX707 builds up on the already sporty character of the DBX to make it into the pinnacle of SUV performance.
February 1, 2022
Lexus Global Sales Reach 760K Units In 2021
Despite a challenging December, Lexus managed to claw a 5.7 percent growth in 2021 as it saw global sales rise to 760,012 units.
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.
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