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February 6, 2022

Maxus Opens In Alabang

Maxus Philippines formally inaugurated the Maxus Alabang dealership, its 9th dealership in the country since the brand launched in June 2019. Maxus is the 6th global brand partner of AC Motors, the automotive distribution and retail group of Ayala Corporation.

With road crashes and motor vehicle-related crimes remaining as perennial problems in the country, the Land Transportation Office (LTO) inaugurated their new Central Command Center (C3) with hopes to address these problems.

Lexus PH Now Offers A Full Aero Kit For The 2022 UX F Sport

The Lexus UX F Sport was engineered to cater to urbanites in search of a fresh, contemporary and dynamic take on luxury driving. The UX offers the brand's innovative design, luxury features, and advanced safety in a package that combines charismatic new styling elements and a new ultra-efficient powertrain.

Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC), the exclusive assembler, importer, and distributor of brand-new Isuzu commercial vehicles (CV) and light commercial vehicles (LCVs) in the country, once again topped the industry’s truck sales based on the combined report from the Truck Manufacturers Association Inc. (TMA) and the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines Inc (CAMPI), marking its 22nd consecutive years as the number one truck brand in the country.

It’s still early in 2022, but we’re calling it: this could be the most important vehicle launching this year. Meet the Raize—Toyota’s first-ever sub-compact SUV.

Arctic Trucks has just worked their wonders on the Mitsubishi Montero Sport. The aftermarket company which specializes in re-engineering vehicles so that they can be used in extreme conditions has just unleashed the Montero Sport (Pajero Sport) AT35.

Ford is the first in the U.S. to offer the ability for EV owners to power their homes when the grid goes dark.

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.

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.

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.

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).

Motor Image Pilipinas, Inc., the exclusive distributor of Subaru vehicles in the Philippines, celebrates the month of love with its Heart-Throbbing Deals.

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.

Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) is resuming its Modern-Day Heroes promo for front liners and fully vaccinated customers.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Gordon Murray, the genius behind the McLaren F1 is following up on his bonkers T.50 supercar with this: the all-new T.33.

Auto Nation Group (ANG), the official distributor of Mercedes-Benz in the Philippines, launches the new Mercedes-Benz E-Class.

Volvo Cars Philippines has confirmed that they will be bringing in more hybrid-powered variants this 2022.

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.

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.

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.

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February 6, 2022

Maxus Opens In Alabang

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February 4, 2022

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February 3, 2022

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Enjoy These Heart-Throbbing Deals From Subaru PH This Month

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February 2, 2022

Geely Commits To Human Rights, Environmental Protection, and Anti-Corrupt Practices

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February 1, 2022

Lexus Global Sales Reach 760K Units In 2021