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July 3, 2022

Hyundai To Discontinue Accent By 2023

While the fate of the Reina is clear (it’ll be discontinued) under Hyundai’s new Philippine distributor, Hyundai Motor Philippines (HMPH), there’s still some uncertainty looming over its sub-compact sedan, the Accent. It seems they’ve opted to be mum about it and left its fate to Hyundai Motor Korea which has decided to axe the nameplate altogether.

Could The 2023 Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder Preview The All-New Suzuki Vitara?

After officializing their joint development program for a new compact crossover with Suzuki, Toyota has now pulled the wraps off the 2023 Urban Cruiser Hyryder. Destined for a global audience (India and Africa mostly), it will go against the likes of the Hyundai Creta.

Isuzu Philippines has quietly reshuffled its D-Max pickup truck line-up which sees the addition of two additional variants as well as the discontinuation others. Either way, this should please manual transmission enthusiasts as both the new variants come with a three-pedal set-up.

Sojitz G Auto Philippines Corporation (SGAP), the official distributor of Geely vehicles in the country, inaugurates two dealerships and is ready to cater to its customers in the Calamba, Laguna and Butuan provinces. Geely Calamba and Geely Butuan, marks the 30th and 31st outlets respectively, in the fast-growing network of Geely in the Philippines.

Update: Ford Philippines has revealed the official trims, prices of the Ranger and Everest (7/8).

A few weeks after spotting them on local roads and the subsequent opening of order books that followed, we have our first indications as to the local specs and variants of Ford’s next-generation Ranger.

The discontinuation of the Hungarian-made Vitara for the Philippine market may pave the way for Suzuki to possibly introduce a more affordable small SUV: the all-new 2023 Brezza.

Kia Shows Off 2023 Seltos Compact Crossover With Sportage-Inspired Design

Ahead of its official global reveal, Kia showed off the first official images of the refreshed 2023 Seltos compact crossover.

Suzuki Philippines Inc. (SPH) announces the reopening of Suzuki Auto Mactan, in Lapu-Lapu city, Cebu. The new Suzuki Auto Mactan (SA Mactan) is now complete with its very own After Sales Service Department ready to provide assistance to its patrons.

After the introduction of the Ioniq 5, Hyundai has revealed the second member of their all-electric family: the Ioniq 6.

About 18 months after it was first unveiled in Japan, Mazda is starting to roll out the updated CX-8 three-row SUV for the Southeast Asian market.

Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) has announced the roster of personalities joining this year’s Toyota Gazoo Racing (TGR) Vios Cup 2022.

After its shock zero-star Global NCAP rating last year, Suzuki made good to improve the S-Presso’s crash safety performance.

Hyundai Called Out At UN General Assembly For Safety Double Standard

The Global NCAP has called out carmakers such as Hyundai for what the agency calls a “double standard” when it comes to vehicle safety.

The unpredictable situation surrounding automotive manufacturing has inevitably resulted in a dip in initial quality. This was revealed in the 2022 J.D. Power Initial Quality Study or IQS.

AC Motors, the mobility portfolio company of AC Industrials, an Ayala Corporation holding and investment company, has confirmed plans to enter the battery electric vehicle (BEV) space.

AC Motors Centrale Offers Six Auto, Bike Brands In One Location

AC Motors, one of the Philippines’ largest multi-brand automotive and motorcycle groups, inaugurated the AC Motors Centrale facility in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig. Situated on a 3,000-sqm space at 932 28th street corner 9th Avenue—the center of BGC—it showcases AC Motors’ four-wheel marques Honda, Isuzu, Volkswagen, and Kia and its two motorcycle brands KTM and Husqvarna. AC Motors is a portfolio company of AC Industrials (ACI), Ayala Corporation’s holding and investment company for industrial technology, manufacturing, and vehicle distribution and retail interests.

Subaru’s not giving us a brand-new VB-based WRX STI nor are they bringing back the Forester XT. They are, however, giving us this: the turbocharged Forester STI Sport which they just released in Japan.

Lamborghini’s ultra-limited (and sold out) Countach LPI 800-4 is marking its first deliveries to customers in Japan. To mark the occasion, the Countach LPI 800-4 was then brought to the streets of Tokyo and photographed in front of some of the capital city’s most famous districts and buildings; the results of which you see here.

Hino Motors Philippines (HMP), the country’s exclusive manufacturer and distributor of Hino trucks and buses, officially turned over its modern PUV unit donation to the Lung Center of the Philippines (LCP) in Quezon City recently. The donated unit was one of three modern PUVs that HMP lent LCP at the height of the pandemic.

For 22 years, it has always been Tuason Racing’s goal to make racing dreams come true. Now, taking the platform of virtual racing scene, the leading motorsports event’s organizer launches the Tuason Racing E-Sports School (TRES).

Transport Groups Urge BBM To Use Tech To Stamp Out Corruption, Promote Safer Roads

Twenty-four transport groups urged President-elect Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Junior to use technology, intelligent transport systems in particular, to help improve the commuter experience. Called the Magkaisa summit members, the group proposed the use of Smart City and Sustainable Mobility concepts that support ride-hailing services, building of more bike lanes, technology-driven traffic monitoring and enforcement, and the construction of more commuter-friendly terminals for senior citizens, children, pregnant women, and persons with disabilities.

After revealing their launch line-up at their first-ever dealer conference as Hyundai’s newly-minted Philippine distributor, Hyundai Motor Philippines (HMPH) has now revealed the pricing of their line-up.

Having evolved into a more distinctive and dynamic model in its current form, the new Porsche 911 GTS earns a coveted spot in Robb Report’s annual Best of Best list. The latest generation of the 911 to sport the GTS badge clinches the title of being the finest Daily Driver in the international luxury publication’s 2022 roster of the most powerful and exciting cars on the market.

A total of twelve brand-new Fuso Canter Express (Class 3) modern PUVs were formally turned over to Cebu Provincial Operators Transport Cooperative (CPOTC) for their deployment in the Carcar – Tabunok loop.

In line with “Life Made Better,” their exclusive Philippine market tagline, Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) is rolling out a new service incentive bolstering its commitment to building a long-lasting relationship with its customers.

Review: 2022 Honda Civic RS Turbo Honda SENSING

The compact car segment is fast shrinking here in the Philippines. What was once considered as the starter family car has now been replaced by genre-bending crossovers, SUVs, and even pick-up trucks. Despite the volume thinning faster than a guy in his forties, not everyone’s giving up on the segment just yet. Case in point is Honda and their all-new Civic RS Turbo.

During the celebration of 124th Philippine Independence, Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC), together with its dealer Isuzu Zamboanga, handed over ninety-eight units of brand-new Isuzu Traviz to the City Government of Zamboanga, contributing to the 10,000-unit sales milestone of the Isuzu Traviz lightweight truck.

Bentley Manila, the brand’s exclusive distributor in the Philippines is offering two new furniture collections from the Bentley Home Atelier collection: the Solstice and the 2022 Collection. Both collections reflect the close collaboration between the design teams of Bentley Motors and Bentley Home using materials, motifs, and shapes that can be found in their premium cars.

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July 3, 2022

Hyundai To Discontinue Accent By 2023

July 1, 2022

Could The 2023 Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder Preview The All-New Suzuki Vitara?

Isuzu Philippines Adds 2 New D-MAX Variants

Geely Expands To Calamba And Butuan

2023 Ford Ranger Reportedly Coming In 5 Variants, 4 Trims

Could The 2023 Suzuki Brezza Replace The Vitara?

June 30, 2022

Kia Shows Off 2023 Seltos Compact Crossover With Sportage-Inspired Design

Suzuki Auto Mactan Reopens

The 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 Is A Futuristic Streamliner That Wears A New Logo

2023 Mazda CX-8 Arrives In ASEAN With Turbo Engine

Meet The Personalities Joining The 2022 Toyota Gazoo Racing Vios Cup

Suzuki Improves S-Presso's Crash Safety After Its Zero-Star Rating Last Year

June 29, 2022

Hyundai Called Out At UN General Assembly For Safety Double Standard

Carmakers Grapple With Lower Quality Due To Production Stoppages, Parts Shortages

Ayala-Backed AC Motors Confirmed To Enter EV Segment

June 28, 2022

AC Motors Centrale Offers Six Auto, Bike Brands In One Location

Are You Impressed By The Turbocharged 2022 Subaru Forester STI Sport?

The Re-Born Lamborghini Countach Lands In Tokyo

Hino Motors PH Donates A Modern PUV To Lung Center

Tuason Racing School Now Offering Virtual Racing Classes

June 27, 2022

Transport Groups Urge BBM To Use Tech To Stamp Out Corruption, Promote Safer Roads

Are These The Prices Of Hyundai Philippines' Launch Line-Up?

Robb Report Names Porsche 911 GTS As Best Performance 'Daily Driver'

Fuso PH Turns Over 12 Modern PUVs In Cebu

Mitsubishi Motors PH Rolls Out Aftersales Service Commitment

June 26, 2022

Review: 2022 Honda Civic RS Turbo Honda SENSING

Zamboanga City Chooses Isuzu Traviz For Barangay Emergency Network

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