April 13, 2022
MMDA Expects Revised Number Coding Scheme To Be Approved By Metro Mayors
The MMDA says the new number coding scheme could start by the middle of May. The revised unified vehicle volume reduction program (UVVRP) could see private vehicles being banned on EDSA for two days a week from 5 PM to 7 PM.
2023 BMW X7 Debuts New Family Look, Standard Hybrid System
The X7, BMW’s flagship SUV receives a significant amount of refinement upgrades for 2023, including a more visually impressive front-end design and expanded levels of equipment. Moreover, the entire engine line is now electrified thanks to a 48-volt mild hybrid system.
Filed Under:
BMW X7,
Luxury SUV,
News
SMC's Dredging Efforts Gain Ground As Tullahan, Pasig Rivers Now Twice As Deep
San Miguel Corporation (SMC) reported that its massive initiative to clean up and rehabilitate the Tullahan and Pasig rivers and help mitigate flooding throughout Metro Manila, has gained ground, with key sections of both rivers now significantly deeper, wider and able to carry larger amounts of floodwater.
Filed Under:
Environment,
News,
San Miguel Corporate
3M Seeks To Transform School Zones Into Safe Zones
From this year until 2024, 3M will amplify its commitment to keeping roads safe with its school zone transformation program.
Filed Under:
3M Corporate,
News
Honda To Launch 30 EVs By 2030 As It Diverts 62 Percent Of R&D Budget To Electrification
Honda is pouring a lot of its resources into electric vehicles as they aim to introduce 30 models globally by 2030. By then, they would be capable of producing two million EVs annually.
Filed Under:
Electric Vehicles (EV),
Honda Corporate,
News,
Technology
April 12, 2022
Win A Full Tank Of Gas With Caltex's Liter Lottery
Caltex, marketed by Chevron Philippines Inc. (CPI), is back with its “Liter Lottery” promo, where motorists can get the chance to win a free full tank if the last digit of the liter meter matches the last digits of their vehicle’s plate number. The promo will run at select Caltex on April 16 to 17 and is open to all Class 1 vehicles availing any full tank fuel such as Platinum with Techron, Silver with Techron, and Diesel with Techron D.
Filed Under:
Caltex,
Chevron Corporate,
Fuel,
News
Lexus RX Comes With Zero Percent Interest, Free 2-Year PMS This April
Lexus aims to make the diversified lifestyles of its customers more rewarding by making the joy of owning a Lexus even more enticing. For the month of April, you can drive home the Lexus RX 350 and Lexus RX 350 F Sport at zero percent interest and with a free two-year periodic maintenance service.
Filed Under:
Lexus Corporate,
Lexus IS,
Lexus RX,
News
MMDA Formally Proposes Two-Day Number Coding, 4-Day Workweek To Ease Traffic
The Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has formally proposed a new number coding scheme that will ban cars on EDSA for two days. The proposal has already been submitted to the policy-making Metro Manila Council, and once adopted, may start as early as May 1, 2022. Other reports suggest that it may take effect after the May 9, 2022 elections.
Has Ford Philippines' Managing Director Found The Right Ingredients For Better Aftersales Service?
Mike Breen isn’t your typical managing director. Although Ford has already shared a lot on his professional background prior to his assignment to the Philippines, it’s how he conducts himself that tells a deeper story, specifically on how he plans to steer the Blue Oval amidst challenging times for the local auto industry.
Filed Under:
Ford Corporate,
News,
PHL Auto Industry
Ford PH Launches Live Chat Functionality For Improved Customer Service
Ford Philippines has unveiled a new chat support service to further enhance the customer experience by leveraging on digital technologies to provide real-time assistance.
Filed Under:
Ford Corporate,
News,
Service
2022 Geely Emgrand Comfort: Shaking Up The Segment From The Ground Up
It’s a treat to get behind the wheel of a vehicle that’s out to challenge the norm. More so, if it was to upend the standard of a most unlikely category. For car manufacturers, regardless of the class or positioning, there are only a few ways to do this — either be the most competitive in pricing, or be the standout in features.
Filed Under:
Driver's Seat,
Geely Emgrand,
Sub-Compact
April 11, 2022
Ford Philippines Delivers Strong Q1 Sales, Confirms Arrival Of Next-Generation Ranger, Everest This Year
Ford Philippines delivered robust sales in the first quarter of the year, with sales reaching 4,634 units led by the Ford Ranger and Ford Territory.
Filed Under:
Ford Corporate,
Ford Ranger,
Ford Territory,
News,
PHL Auto Industry
Mitsubishi Motors PH Sweetens 2023 Xpander Reservation With Raffle Promo
Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) is further sweetening the deal for would-be buyers of its refreshed 2023 Xpander MPV. Aside from being treated to two years of free PMS and a discounted price, the carmaker is now throwing in a raffle exclusively for early bookers.
Filed Under:
Mitsubishi Corporate,
Mitsubishi Xpander,
News
Nissan Starts Prototype Production Of Game-Changing EV Batteries
Nissan is moving to the next phase of its plan to bring solid state batteries to production. Considered as a game-changer in the field of electric vehicles, the Japanese carmaker has unveiled its prototype production facility in Kanagawa Prefecture.
Filed Under:
Electric Vehicles (EV),
News,
Nissan Corporate,
Technology
Toyota Motor PH Quietly Adds 2022 Corolla Altis GR-S To Line-Up For P 1.302M
Continuing its streak of silent Gazoo Racing product launches, Toyota Motor Philippines has quietly added a new variant of its Corolla Altis compact sedan. Not to be mistaken for the just-launched GR Corolla, the Corolla Altis GR Sport (Gazoo Racing Sport) is the latest local model to get the racy treatment. Regionally, it was first launched in Thailand last January.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Compact,
News
PriceLOCQ App To Expand Coverage To More SeaOil Stations
PriceLOCQ, the fuel-saving mobile app powered by SeaOil in partnership with fintech company LOCQ, OPC continues to grow as it becomes available in more SeaOil stations nationwide.
Audi PH Holds Largest Gathering Of Audi Sport Models
The largest gathering of Audi Sport models in the country made up the participants of the first Audi Sport Drive held locally. Organized by Audi Philippines, the recent activity saw owners of Audi Sport’s high-performance RS models, who purchased their vehicles from Audi Philippines, enjoying their cars in a fun road trip that was followed by a Sunday brunch — a perfect way for them by which to share their passion for Audi Sport.
Filed Under:
Audi Corporate,
Events,
News
Honda Cars PH Promotes Service Programs For Summer
With the Philippines transitioning back to normal, many are finally able to go on long drives to enjoy the summer, which is more reason to keep your car in its best condition. That in mind, Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) is offering a range of service programs and deals to promote safety, and well-being too as customers focus on the much-awaited family road trip.
Filed Under:
Honda Corporate,
News,
Service
April 10, 2022
Check Out The Specs Of The 2022 Foton Thunder 2.0
Foton Motor Philippines has revealed the full specs of its all-new 2022 Thunder 2.0 pickup truck. Revealed at the Manila International Auto Show (MIAS), it’s a perfect way to celebrate the Commercial Vehicle (CV) brand’s impressive 15th year in the industry.
Filed Under:
Foton Thunder,
News,
Pick-Up
Subaru Philippines Confirms 2022 WRX Variants. Launching In June
It looks like Motor Image Pilipinas, the exclusive distributor of Subaru is looking at 2022 as the year of performance vehicles.
Filed Under:
News,
Sports Sedan,
Subaru Corporate,
Subaru WRX
Will You Pay P 2.4-Million For A V6 Gas-Powered Ranger Raptor?
In what could be yet another strong indicator to its Philippine pricing, Ford has now detailed the pricing of its 2022 Ranger line-up in Australia.
Filed Under:
Ford Ranger,
Ford Ranger Raptor,
News,
Pick-Up
April 8, 2022
Meet The First Smart Engineered By Geely: The Smart #1
smart has unveiled the first product engineered by Geely under a collaboration first announced in 2020. The smart #1 is the cornerstone of the brand’s revival as it seeks to become an all-electric brand. Spurred by their “dual-home” business strategy, the smart #1 is a collaboration by teams working between Europe and China.
Filed Under:
Electric Vehicles (EV),
Geely Corporate,
News
MIAS 2022: MG Philippines Adds New MG 5 Core Plus Variant For P 683,888*
Aside from the newly-launched MG HS compact SUV, MG Philippines used the Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) to showcase the latest variant of its MG 5 sub-compact sedan: the 2022 MG 5 Core Plus.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
MG 5,
MIAS,
News,
Sub-Compact
BPI Offers Exclusive Auto Loan Promos At Manila International Auto Show
The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) is strengthening its position as a top-of-mind financing provider for potential car buyers in the market by partnering with the Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) as its exclusive auto financing provider.
Filed Under:
BPI Corporate,
MIAS,
News
Mazda Details 2023 CX-60 Engines, New Transmission
After its global reveal last March, more information has started to trickle in on the first member of Mazda’s Large Product family: the 2023 CX-60.
Filed Under:
Compact SUV,
Engines,
Mazda CX-60,
News,
Technology
Falken Develops Smart Tires With Power Generated By Rotation
Falken may be on the verge of introducing “smart” tires that require no external power source. The project done between Falken’s parent company Sumitomo Rubber Industries and Professor Hiroshi Tani of Kansai University has resulted in a sensor powered simply by the tire’s rotation.
Filed Under:
News,
Technology,
Tires
Hyundai, Kia Tease 2023 Palisade, Telluride SUVs
Sibling SUVs, the Hyundai Palisade and the Kia Telluride will both undergo a refresh, and will be making their global debut at the 2022 New York International Auto Show next week.
Filed Under:
Hyundai Palisade,
Kia Telluride,
Luxury SUV,
New York International Auto Show,
News
Watch All-New 2023 Honda Civic Type R Break The Suzuka Circuit Lap Record
Honda’s next-generation Civic Type R has just beaten its own record at the legendary Suzuka Circuit in Japan. Setting a new lap record for front-wheel drive vehicles, the 2023 Civic Type R lapped the 5.8-kilometer circuit in just 2 minutes 23.120 seconds—nearly a second (0.873 seconds) faster than the stripped back 2021 Civic Type R Limited Edition.
Filed Under:
Honda Civic,
News,
Sports Sedan,
Video
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