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March 31, 2022

All-New Honda HR-V Scoops Up Design Award

The all-new Honda HR-V has been cited for its design in the Product Category at the Red Dot Design Award. Founded in 1955, it has become one of the most respected design awards worldwide. The award is administered by Design Zentrum Nordrhein Westfalen in Essen, Germany.

After announcing it last year, a consortium of Japanese motorcycle brands composed of Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, and Yamaha is ready to start their battery swapping service within this year.

Lego will be bringing its brand of creativity to the Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) from April 7 to 10, 2022 at the World Trade Center in Pasay City.

After hitting its 2021 sales milestone, Kia Philippines now gears up to expand its dealership network this year. Kia Philippines broke ground on March 17 for its latest soon-to-rise Kia dealership, managed by Iconic Dealership Inc. (IDI), along Bacoor Boulevard (formerly Molino Boulevard) in Bacoor City, Cavite.

Choosing the right vehicle for your family can practically be likened to an art. It is never straightforward and there are a number of factors to consider; perhaps as many as there are members in your brood. The basic checklist will likely include space, functionality, and safety. But let’s face it — style and value has also begun to play a significant part. Nowadays, younger families are practical and they want to get the most bang for their buck, with a vehicle that is reliable, ticks all the boxes, and guarantees that every peso will go a long way.

SsangYong Motor, the beleaguered South Korean SUV specialist said a deal for its acquisition had fallen through after potential buyer, Edison Motors, had failed to pay the balance of 274.3 billion Korean won (USD 224 million).

Changan Is One Of China's Best-Selling Car Brands Because Of Its Quality

China is the world’s largest automobile market both in terms of supply and demand. The China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) projects local automobile sales to grow by 5.4 percent, or 27.5 million units in 2022. Of these, the sale of new energy vehicles (NEVs) is expected to grow by 47 percent or 5 million units.

Ford has confirmed that ASEAN is offering the next-generation Ranger Raptor with a turbocharged gasoline engine. This is based on information coming out of Thailand, its launch market in the region.

Private operator of LRT-1 Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC) remains committed in working towards its vision of integrated mobility as it partners with Global Electric Transport (GET) Philippines, a Mobility-as-a-Service company engaged in providing a world-class, emissions-free transport system.

Bianca Bustamante has been announced as one of two drivers for the W Series Academy Team, which is an exclusive program designed to support the development of young female talent across all motorsport disciplines. The selection came as a result of the strong performance by Bustamante at the W Series pre-season tests, showing rapid pace and consistency throughout the different stages of the evaluation process.

The Metro Manila Development Authority or MMDA is proposing two new crazy number coding schemes in a bid to lessen the worsening traffic situation.

Hyundai announced that its Staria MPV has won the ‘Best of the Best’ accolade at the Red Dot Award: Product Design 2022. The Best of the Best is awarded for groundbreaking design and is the highest title in the competition. Staria took the honor in the Cars & Motorcycles category, further reinforcing the Korean automaker’s global competitiveness in product design.

Seeking to extend the reach of the Lotus name, badge, and experience to a new audience, the storied British sportscar maker has unveiled the Eletre—its first-ever SUV.

Noboru Murakami Is Isuzu Philippines' New President

Leading truck manufacturer, Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC), recently announced that there will be a change in its leadership come second quarter of this year. Hajime Koso, IPC’s longest serving president for seven years, will be succeeded by Noboru Murakami, a senior executive from Isuzu Motors Limited, Japan (IML).

After its global reveal, Thailand is the first country to fully confirm its next-generation Ranger line-up, and in a surprising twist it makes less power and has fewer forward gears than it did before.

Land Rover Philippines has opened the order books for the all-new Range Rover. The flagship SUV blends comfort, composure, and all-terrain capability will start arriving at local showrooms by June.

Toyota is bringing forth another new GR model, and this time, they’re setting their sights squarely on the Subaru WRX with the first-ever GR Corolla.

The Peugeot 2008 sub-compact SUV has just been teased for the Philippine market with a possible launch at the Manila International Auto Show, but in Europe, it’s already seen with its first minor refresh.

Fast Autoworld Philippine Corporation (FAPC) opens its newest Mitsubishi dealership in Bulua, Cagayan de Oro. It is their 11th dealership under the brand. FAPC is one of the most established and expansive in the entire Mitsubishi network with existing ones in Visayas, namely Mandaue, Cebu South, Mactan, Tacloban, Ormoc, Dumaguete, and Tagbilaran, as well as Mindanao, which are at Butuan, Ozamiz, and Gusa.

The 2022 Grand Creta Could Be What Hyundai Needs To Jumpstart Its Sales In The Philippines

Remember the Hyundai Alcazar? Well, it’s now being sold outside of India, under a different name: the Grand Creta. Now sold in Latin America as well as South Africa, the Grand Creta is essentially a stretched version of the Creta sub-compact SUV made to accommodate seven seats.

Nissan Philippines has recently partnered with local renewable energy firm First Gen Corporation in a move to further its Blue Switch initiative in the country. Launched in January of this year, Blue Switch is a program that promotes the use of EV technologies to address social concerns.

PUBG Mobile, one of the world’s most popular mobile games, is excited to announce its new partnership with sports car manufacturer Automobili Lamborghini. This landmark collaboration will bring the pure performance of one of the world’s most aspirational car brands to PUBG Mobile’s iconic battleground – two organizations committed to creating memorable experiences.

Stellantis has announced that its inline-6 is returning this year to power Dodge and Jeep vehicles from the 2023 model year onwards. Dubbed, “Hurricane,” the 3.0-liter twin-turbo inline-6 fits both front- and rear-wheel drive vehicles and thus can be fitted to a variety of vehicles from Jeep, Dodge, and Ram.

The long-awaited Aprilia SR GT is finally in the Philippines. Fusing the Italian bike manufacturer’s unmistakable sporty style with practical urban capability, it makes for the ideal companion for everyday riding.

Review: 2022 Peugeot 5008 1.6 THP SUV

Seven-seat SUVs are desirable, there’s no doubt about that. A glance at the local sales charts reveal that Filipinos can’t get enough of them. While the family-centric segment is still dominated by small MPVs and SUVs, further up the food chain are larger offerings such as pickup-based passenger vehicles like the Toyota Fortuner and monocoque ones like the Mazda CX-8. Right smack in this wide-ranging segment is the new Peugeot 5008.

It looks like Foton Motor Philippines won’t be giving up in the pickup truck segment just yet. Confirmed on their social media pages, the pioneering Chinese commercial vehicle brand looks to be launching the all-new 2022 Thunder at the Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) in April.

Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI), in partnership with Honda Cars Makati, Inc. (Ayala Group), continues to enhance the dealership network with the upcoming Honda Cars Bacoor.

The sub-compact car segment is typically filled with choices that fulfill the needs, but not exactly the wants of car buyers. They looked at as basic transportation so the criteria to succeed aren’t exactly long. One brand, however, is looking at the segment in a different light. Thanks to its upmarket push, Mazda is pitting its Mazda2 in the segment not for volume, as its competitors all do, but for presence. Free from the shackles of sales projections, it has allowed them to reposition their small hatchback (yes, it’s just available with one body style now) to become a style leader.

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March 31, 2022

All-New Honda HR-V Scoops Up Design Award

Gachaco, A Battery Swapping Service For Electric Motorcycles Will Start In Japan

LEGO To Offer Discount Vouchers, Display Newest Sets At Manila International Auto Show

Kia Philippines' 43rd Dealership Will Be In Bacoor, Cavite

The Maxus G50 Brings A Fresh Sense Of Excitement

SsangYong Rescue Deal Collapses

March 30, 2022

Changan Is One Of China's Best-Selling Car Brands Because Of Its Quality

ASEAN-Bound 2023 Ford Ranger Raptor Drops Diesel For Turbocharged V6 Gas Engine

LRMC, GET Philippines Team Up For New EV Bus Service

Bianca Bustamante Chosen As Part Of W Series Academy Team

MMDA Is Thinking About A Crazy New Number Coding Scheme

2022 Hyundai Staria Deemed 'Best Of The Best'

2023 Lotus Eletre Is Brand's First-Ever SUV. It's Also First One Made In China

March 29, 2022

Noboru Murakami Is Isuzu Philippines' New President

2022 Ford Ranger Has Less Power, Fewer Gears Than The Current Model

Land Rover Philippines Opens Order Books For All-New 2023 Range Rover

Toyota Teases Subaru WRX-Rivaling GR Corolla

Refreshed Peugeot 2008 Shows Off New Shifter Design

Mitsubishi Expands To Bulua, Cagayan de Oro

March 28, 2022

The 2022 Grand Creta Could Be What Hyundai Needs To Jumpstart Its Sales In The Philippines

Nissan Philippines Partners With Renewable Energy Firm

Lamborghini Brings Iconic Sportscars To PUBG Mobile

Jeep, Dodge Brings Back The Inline-6

Aprilia SR GT Arrives In The Philippines For P219K

March 27, 2022

Review: 2022 Peugeot 5008 1.6 THP SUV

Foton Philippines To Launch 2022 Thunder At MIAS

Soon To Rise: Honda Cars Bacoor, Cavite

Review: 2022 Mazda2 1.5 Premium