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March 4, 2022

European Carmakers Halt Production As Part Supplies Dry Up

If the global semi-conductor shortage is not bad enough, European automakers find themselves now affected directly by the Russian invasion of Ukraine as inventories of a crucial part have started to dry up. With factories shuttered in Ukraine, production of wiring harnesses has ground to a halt there.

Volvo Cars is integrating and testing a new wireless charging technology in a live city environment together with selected partners, evaluating its potential for future electric cars.

Ford Is Splitting Its EV, ICE Businesses

Ford is splitting its core automotive business into two distinct, but strategically interdependent auto businesses: Ford Blue and Ford Model e. The move, which is part of the Ford+ plan, aims to drive growth and position the carmaker to outperform both legacy automakers and new EV competitors by allowing its designers, engineers, and developers to focus on the unique needs of each powertrain.

When Honda launched the all-new 2022 Civic last November, there was something that caught the attention of long-time fans of the brand, and it had nothing to do with the VTEC Turbo engine or the Honda SENSING. Instead, it had to do something with the variant names.

Four hundred. That’s the number of 11th generation Civics Honda Cars Philippines has been able to sell so far since its launch in November. That may not seem like a large number, but putting things into context, that’s about four units a day; not bad for what the Japanese carmaker has recognized as a market reduced to a mere sliver of what it once was during its heyday.

At the global reveal of the next-generation Everest, Ford confirmed that there will be at least three trims for their 7-seater mid-sized SUV: the Sport, Titanium+, and Platinum. Now, it’s been confirmed that there are actually five with the Ambiente and Trend actually being retained for this all-new model.

Summer is just around the corner, and for those planning a road trip with loved ones, you can now do it in a brand-new Mercedes-Benz. Special offers, valid until the end of March gives big cash discounts and exclusive freebies on selected models.

Accessibility to COVID-19 vaccination is not a problem anymore as LRT-1 private operator Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC) brings COVID-19 vaccination to more LRT-1 stations through its Yamaha Monumento and Balintawak Stations. This initiative takes place on the back of the implementation of 100 percent passenger capacity in public transportation under Alert Level 1 in Metro Manila.

The all-new 2022 Lexus NX received a perfect 5-star safety rating at Euro NCAP. The switch over to a brand-new platform for Lexus’s premium compact SUV helped it achieve excellent scores across the battery of tests. It scored 83 percent and 87 percent in Adult Occupancy and Child Occupancy Protection respectively, while 83 percent for Vulnerable Road User Protection and 91 percent for Safety Assist Technologies.

Mazda's Newest Signature Color Will Be A Special Shade Of White

Mazda’s newest special color is a new kind of white. The yet-unnamed shade will make its debut with the first-ever CX-60 on March 8.

During Stellantis’ Dare Forward 2030 strategic plan presentation, Carlos Tavares, chief executive officer (CEO) of Stellantis, revealed images of the first-ever 100 percent battery-electric Jeep SUV, as the brand continues its global initiatives toward the full electrification of its SUV portfolio.

LEGO Technic McLaren F1 Set Now Available In The Philippines For P 11,999

Following its global launch last month, the first-ever Lego Technic Formula 1 set is landing in the Philippines.

WM Philippines (WMPH) was recently appointed exclusive distributorship rights in the Philippines for WM Motor, an emerging provider of electric vehicles in China. WMPH is pioneering the distribution of the first full-play electronic vehicle in the Philippine market from car distributorship & dealership, charging stations, service, and parts.

The first quarter of the year may be coming to an end but the surprises continue for Suzuki Philippines Inc. (SPH). The country’s pioneer compact car distributor recently shared some exciting news to kick off the month of March, announcing its Triple Deal Promo, which runs until March 31, 2022.

Just a day after the variants, prices, and colors of the all-new 2022 Toyota Avanza got leaked, the full specs have now made it to the Internet.

Its official launch is slated at the Manila International Auto Show in April, but if you happen to be at Subaru showrooms, you’ll probably see a glimpse of the 2022 Forester already on display there.

After pulling the wraps off the next-generation Ranger last November and the Ranger Raptor just a few weeks ago, Ford has now done the same with the next-generation 2022 Everest. The mid-sized 7-seater SUV makes its global debut and showcases adventure-ready capability with exceptional comfort and customer-focused technology.

The next-generation Lexus RC sports coupe may be based off the Toyota GR GT3 Concept. This is according to Toyota Racing Development (TRD) president David Wilson in an interview with Car and Driver.

The all-electric Kia EV6 has been named the 2022 European Car of the Year. The innovative all-electric crossover was voted the overall winner by a 61-strong jury consisting of highly respected motoring journalists from 23 European countries.

Just in time for the loosening on COVID-related travel restrictions, MPT Mobility, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation (MPTC) will be launching a new app to manage EasyTrip-related transactions.

Suspected Cyberattack Halts All Toyota Japan Production

Toyota is suspending all factory operations in Japan after a company supplying it with parts was hit with a suspected cyberattack.

Toyota Motor Philippines is reminding its customers, particularly for the Land Cruiser 300 that the company is implementing a “one suggested retail price” policy nationwide. If anyone says otherwise, they’re now opening their hotline to report any pricing concerns.

Isuzu, Hino, and Toyota are joining forces in order to popularize electric buses enroute to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.

Toyota Motor Philippines is officially opening the order books for the all-new 2022 Avanza on March 1, just four months after its global debut in Indonesia. With that, we’re now getting more information about the entry-level 7-seater MPV heading to showrooms.

If you think the just-launched Strada Athlete Black Edition is a bit too rich for your taste, there’s an interesting alternative; thing is, it’s exclusively available through the Autohub Group’s network of Mitsubishi dealerships.

Thanks to the on-going global parts and semi-conductor shortage, getting a vehicle built and delivered in a timely fashion is just as impressive as getting a man to the moon. For one of the 12 humans to have ever walked on the moon and back, getting his brand-new Lincoln Nautilus required some connections within the Ford Motor Company.

The Philippines Is Now One Of China's Biggest Markets For Its Cars

The Philippines is now one of the biggest markets for Chinese made vehicles in the world. This is according to the latest report coming from the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers.

Nissan Bounces Back To Third Place In January 2022 Sales

Philippine new car sales started off sluggishly last January with a 11.2 percent year-on-year decrease compared to 2021 figures.

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March 4, 2022

European Carmakers Halt Production As Part Supplies Dry Up

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March 3, 2022

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Mercedes-Benz PH Offering As Much As P 500K In Savings This March

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All-New Lexus NX Scores 5-Star Euro NCAP Rating

March 2, 2022

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Jeep Reveals First Images Of First-Ever EV

March 1, 2022

LEGO Technic McLaren F1 Set Now Available In The Philippines For P 11,999

Chinese EV Brand Weltmeister Set To Enter Philippine Market

Suzuki's Triple Deal Promo Offer Discounts, Low Down On XL7, Carry, And Dzire

Here Are The Complete Specs Of the 2022 Toyota Avanza

Refreshed 2022 Subaru Forester Is Now In PH Showrooms For P 2.068M

Next-Generation 2022 Ford Everest Gets Bigger, Embraces Tech For Modern Families

Next-Generation Lexus RC To Be Based On Toyota's GR GT3 Concept

The Kia EV6 Is The 2022 European Car Of The Year

MPT DriveHub Helps You Manage EasyTrip-Related Transactions

February 28, 2022

Suspected Cyberattack Halts All Toyota Japan Production

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February 27, 2022

The Philippines Is Now One Of China's Biggest Markets For Its Cars

February 26, 2022

Nissan Bounces Back To Third Place In January 2022 Sales