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February 8, 2022

LRT-1 Completes Signaling System Upgrade

LRT-1 private operator Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC) is set to deliver a faster and more reliable railway as it has successfully upgraded its signaling system to Alstom after a series of test runs and trial runs happened that concluded last January 30, 2022.

A few weeks back, a Chinese body kit manufacturer has found a rather interesting way to capitalize on the shortage of the Land Cruiser 300 by offering a conversion kit to Land Cruiser 200 owners. Now, an aftermarket shop is already offering it for pre-orders in the Philippines.

Thanks partly to Toyota grappling with a global supply issue surrounding its Land Cruiser 300, Nissan has managed to set records for its Patrol in one of its key markets.

Mark Your Calendars: Mazda PH Launching 2022 MX-5 On February 16

After its global reveal last December, sportscar fans won’t have to wait long for Mazda Philippines to bring in the latest iteration of its iconic two-seater. The date for the 2022 MX-5 launch is set and that’s on February 16.

Ford knows customers want a pickup with a smart, functional interior with a high-level of well-integrated technology. And with the next-generation Ranger being the smartest ever, it all translates to an enhanced user experience.

In line with the company’s expansion plan, Sojitz Fuso Philippines Corporation (SFP), the general distributor of Fuso trucks and buses in the Philippines expands its retail presence in Metro Manila by opening MG Gateway South Corporation in Pasay City to add to its growing list of FUSO dedicated outlets nationwide.

Auto Nation Group Inc. , (ANG) the General Distributor for Mercedes-Benz Commercial Vehicles in the Philippines, just handed over a new fleet of Mercedes-Benz Actros trucks to Agojo Transport Corporation.

One of the reasons that Filipinos love Toyota is because it’s a brand that can be relied on. A Toyota, no matter the model or generation, is consistent in its quality. As one of the automotive industry’s pioneering Japanese car companies, every new introduction sets a benchmark and every innovation is designed to lead. Taking a step further, every vehicle it makes takes a cue from the brand’s underlying philosophy of bringing mobility to all.

The most dynamic road car Bentley has ever produced, and which is the ultimate performance-focused version of the industry benchmark for luxury grand tourer models, has just been crowned the top honors in a prestigious annual automotive awards programmed by leading international publication Robb Report as the 2022 Car of the Year was the Bentley Continental GT Speed.

Rolls-Royce has re-designed its iconic Spirit of Ecstasy to grace the hood of its all-electric vehicle, the Spectre.

Honda Cars PH Now Discounting The All-New Civic

Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) is extending its “Choose Your Own Deals” this February, and this time, they’re adding new deals to cover the all-new Civic and BR-V.

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.

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February 8, 2022

LRT-1 Completes Signaling System Upgrade

Someone Is Already Selling That Toyota Land Cruiser 300 Conversion Kit

Thanks To A Tight Supply Of LC300, Nissan Had A Record Year For Its Patrol SUV

February 7, 2022

Mark Your Calendars: Mazda PH Launching 2022 MX-5 On February 16

Next-Generation Ford Ranger To Have One Giant Touchscreen

FUSO Trucks Opens New Sales Outlet, Service Center In Metro Manila

Agojo Transport Chooses New Mercedes-Benz Actros Trucks With Active Brake Assist 5

The All-New Toyota Raize Supports The Filipino Spirit

Bentley Continental GT Speed Awarded 2022 Car Of The Year By Luxury Publication

Rolls-Royce Redesigns 'Spirit of Ecstacy'

February 6, 2022

Honda Cars PH Now Discounting The All-New Civic

Maxus Opens In Alabang

Big Brother Is Watching: LTO Shows Off New Central Command Center

February 4, 2022

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

Isuzu Marks 22 Years As Philippines' Number 1 Truck Brand

The Toyota Raize May Be The Most Important Car Of 2022 (w/ Brochure)

Arctic Trucks Works Their Magic On The 2022 Mitsubishi Montero Sport

During Brownouts, The Ford F-150 Lightning Can Power Your House For Up To 10 Days

Toyota Safety Sense Tops New Nighttime Pedestrian Safety Test

Safety Institute To Add Nighttime AEB Test Starting This Year

Kia Philippines Posts 76 Percent Growth In 2021

February 3, 2022

Caltex To Donate P1 For Every Liter Sold To Support Typhoon Odette Rehab

Enjoy These Heart-Throbbing Deals From Subaru PH This Month

Toyota Aims To Give Race Car Driver Instincts To Everyone (w/ Video)

Front Liners, Fully Vaxxed Honda Customers Entitled To Service Discounts

Global Auto Sales To Rebound As Chip Shortage Expected To Ease In Q3 2022

County Drives Hyundai's Leadership In PH Bus Category

Lamborghini Lays Out Three-Phase Plan Towards All-Electric Supercars