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June 14, 2022

Honda Discontinues Civic RS Turbo In Thailand

Well, that was fast. Barely a year after its introduction in the Southeast Asian region, Honda has decided to discontinue the RS Turbo variant, at least for the Thai market. Taking its place as the top-of-the-line variant for Honda’s compact sedan is the Civic RS e:HEV.

Could The First-Ever Hyundai Creta N Line Put Fear Into The Geely Coolray And MG ZS T?

If Hyundai wants to make a big splash here in the Philippines, they should consider this: the first-ever Creta N Line. Confirmed to be a global model, it’ll be launched initially in South America with other markets including India (and likely ASEAN) to follow later in the year.

It is the end of an era. In July 2022, production of the original Hyundai Ioniq will end at the company’s Ulsan plant in South Korea. The last Ioniq to roll off the production line will mark the end of a significant chapter in Hyundai’s recent history. When the model launched in 2016, it became the world’s first car with three electrified powertrains: hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and battery-electric.

Porsche has won the GTE Pro class at the 2022 edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans. This marks the 109th class win for Porsche in the legendary endurance race.

Toyota Gazoo Racing stormed to victory in the 90th Le Mans 24 hours to extend its winning streak to five at the legendary Circuit de la Sarthe.

Private operator of LRT-1 Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC) joins the nation in celebrating the 124th Philippine Independence Day with a special promotional offer for commuters.

Nissan is continuing to offer special deals on the Almera sub-compact sedan throughout this June with discounts and low down payment deals.

Lexus is bringing the spirit of Omotenashi or Japanese hospitality closer to people with the brand’s display at the Powerplant Mall in Rockwell, Makati starting today, June 13 to Father’s Day (Sunday, June 19, 2022).

Suzuki Launches Ertiga Hybrid For ASEAN

Just two months after its Indian market debut, the new Suzuki Ertiga Hybrid has made its regional debut in ASEAN. Launched for the Indonesian market, the Ertiga Hybrid is the first LMPV (Low MPV) made available with hybrid drive.

The next-generation Toyota Vios sheds more of its camouflage ahead of what’s expected to be a global debut in August.

Twenty race-prepped Mazda MX-5s took to the track as the inaugural season of the MSCC Mazda Miata Spec Series went underway at the Clark International Speedway.

Production at Hyundai Motor Group’s biggest factory complex fell by half because of a shortage of parts caused by a trucker’s strike in South Korea. The automaker’s Ulsan Plants—which assembles vehicles such as the Tucson (see lead photo) is operating at about 50 to 60 percent capacity.

Lucena City Is The Location Of Mitsubishi Motors PH's 64th Dealership

Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) inaugurates its 64th outlet in the country at Lucena. The capital city of the province of Quezon also becomes the newest home of Mizukuwa Motors Corp. (MZM) apart from Banaba South, Batangas and Anabu Imus, Cavite. Situated at the Diversion Road, Pan-Philippine Highway at Ilayang Dupay, the facility has a land area of 4,000 square meters with three display vehicles and ten service bays.

After Soul Red Crystal, Machine Gray Metallic, and Platinum Quartz, Mazda is set to reinvent the color white with their new shade: Rhodium White Premium.

Tesla may have a new battery supplier soon for its EVs in the form of China’s BYD. In a short clip that aired on Chinese state television, BYD executive vice-president Lian Yu-bo said [via Reuters]:

Hyundai is ready to pilot a RoboRide driverless car-hailing service in the posh district of Gangnam. Using the Ioniq 5 battery electric vehicle, these Level 4-equipped autonomous driving vehicles will operate in one of the most congested areas of South Korea’s capital city.

Should Nissan Philippines give its Altima another chance here in the Philippines? If they do, it could very well be this.

Official Lexus Merchandise Could Make For A Great Father's Day Gift

When it comes to finding the right gift for the car loving man in your life for Father’s Day, some are simply easier to shop for than others. If the person has a love for cars especially Lexus, then the hunt for the perfect present just got a whole lot easier.

Lego’s transformable Optimus Prime figure is now available for pre-orders in the Philippines. Certified Lego store Bankee Bricks now has them on their website listed for a cool P 10,999.

Hino Motors Philippines (HMP) turned over a fleet of brand-new fire trucks to the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) last June 3 in a ceremony held at the HMP headquarters in Calamba Laguna.

Mitsubishi Motors has released engine details for its 2023 ASX compact crossover ahead of its global debut in September.

The end of the internal combustion engine is near. This as the European Union voted to uphold the ban of gasoline- and diesel-powered cars in the bloc by 2035.

An XV sedan. A WRX crossover. Take your pick, the fifth-generation Subaru WRX has its share of pundits questioning one thing: the black fender flares. True enough, when the LED screen parted and the three WRXs rolled out onto the stage, most weren’t captivated by the functional hood scoop or the aggressive looking C-shaped headlights. All eyes were on the fender flares that run through the entire length of the lower body. What has Subaru been smoking?

Missing The Forester XT? The Subaru WRX Wagon Is For You

If you’re missing the turbocharged Forester (aka Forester XT), then Motor Image Pilipinas thinks you’re the target buyer for their all-new WRX Wagon.

After revealing its pricing and specifications last week, Motor Image Pilipinas, the exclusive distributor of Subaru in the Philippines officially launches the all-new, fifth-generation WRX and WRX Wagon. It’s now available for viewing at all authorized dealerships nationwide.

When the country’s only light duty truck with a 4x4 option and the country’s long-running premier food and beverage exposition merge, expect a fun and profitable mix.

Volvo Cars is partnering with Epic Games to use the Unreal Engine game engine to provide high-quality graphics inside its upcoming vehicles.

The Hyundai BiyaHenyo Caravan’s recent Bicol leg had Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI) upping the ante in its unflagging support for the nationwide Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP).

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June 14, 2022

Honda Discontinues Civic RS Turbo In Thailand

June 13, 2022

Could The First-Ever Hyundai Creta N Line Put Fear Into The Geely Coolray And MG ZS T?

Hyundai To Discontinue IONIQ In July

Porsche Takes Class Win At 24 Hours Of Le Mans

Toyota Gazoo Racing Takes 5th Straight Le Mans Win

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Get The Nissan Almera For Less Than P17K Per Month This June

Check Out These Lexus Models At The Powerplant Mall From June 13-19

June 12, 2022

Suzuki Launches Ertiga Hybrid For ASEAN

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The Mazda MX-5 Takes To The Grid In The One-Make MSCC Miata Spec Series Race

Truckers Strike Threatens To Hit Hyundai, Kia Vehicle Supply

June 10, 2022

Lucena City Is The Location Of Mitsubishi Motors PH's 64th Dealership

Mazda Reinvents White With The CX-60's Rhodium White Premium

BYD To Supply Battery Tech To Tesla Soon

Hyundai Starts Driverless Car-Hailing Service in South Korea

Should Nissan PH Give The Altima Another Try?

June 9, 2022

Official Lexus Merchandise Could Make For A Great Father's Day Gift

LEGO Optimus Prime Now Available For Pre-Orders In The Philippines

Hino Delivers Fleet Of Modern Fire Trucks To Bureau Of Fire Protection

2023 Mitsubishi ASX To Get Turbocharged, Electrified Powertrains

Europe Upholds 2035 Ban On Combustion Engines

Don't Hate Those Plastic Fenders On The 2022 Subaru WRX. They're There For A Reason

June 8, 2022

Missing The Forester XT? The Subaru WRX Wagon Is For You

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