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July 8, 2022

McLaren Manila To Open Service Center, Showroom 'Very Soon'

After a prolonged silence surrounding the distributorship of McLaren Automotive in the country, the gears are finally turning. Official Philippine distributor DBPhil Motorsports, Inc., has announced plans that they’re ready to open both a state-of-the-art service center and a showroom very soon.

Hino Motors Philippines (HMP) and J&T Express (PH Global Jet Express Inc.) strengthen ties as they sign for continued strategic partnership on July 6, 2022. The signing ceremony held at the HMP headquarters in Calamba, Laguna covers a new deal for more than a hundred units of Hino trucks comprised of XZU730L, XZU710L and FL8J models.

Volkswagen Philippines showcased its new home at the center of Metro Manila during the inauguration of AC Motors Centrale in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig. The German brand’s line-up of vehicles including its best-selling T-Cross are among the mobility brands highlighted at the one-stop-shop venue.

After opening an online payment portal and revealing its pricing, Ford Philippines is inviting you to be one of the first to test drive the next-generation Ranger and Everest at their experiential test drive program, Ford Island Conquest.

There seems to be no end to Toyota’s long wait list for the Land Cruiser 300. After saying that customers should expect a wait time stretching up to four years for their luxury off-roader, the same is now true for its upscale equivalent, the Lexus LX.

2023 Volkswagen Amarok Makes Global Debut

After a lengthy tease, Volkswagen has finally revealed the all-new Amarok. Based on the next-generation Ford Ranger, the second-generation Amarok is touted to be one of the most versatile and well-balanced pickup trucks in the world.

Hand-in-hand with the launch of its Shell Recharge EV charging station, Pilipinas Shell becomes the first energy company in the country (and first Shell market in Asia) to offer a carbon offsetting program to the general public.

UPDATE: Check out the detailed specs of the Ranger Sport and Wildtrak as well as Everest Sport and Titanium+ trims (7/12).

Ford Philippines announces the pricing and trims of the next-generation Ranger pickup truck and Everest SUV ahead of its launch on July 28.

Even if you weren’t the lucky one to score the 1 of 150 Valkyrie hypercars, don’t worry. Aston Martin Manila revealed that two other high-performance vehicles will make their way into the country before the end of the year: the Aston Martin DBX707 SUV and the Aston Martin Vantage F1 Edition.

Pilipinas Shell Corporation rolls out the inaugural Shell Recharge Station in the Philippines. Located at Shell SLEX Mamplasan Northbound, it is the first of eight planned fast charging stations for electric vehicles (EVs) in 2022.

Although you can already get a Hilux tastefully modded by Arctic Trucks (the AT35) in Europe or by Toyota New Zealand (Hilux Mako), this isn’t stopping Toyota from adding performance and capability upgrades to its Hilux.

Aston Martin Manila President Marc Tagle reveals that one lucky Filipino buyer has scored an Aston Martin Valkyrie and that it’s making its way to the country soon.

Volvo Cars Adds Third Plant In Europe To Meet Growing Demand

Volvo Cars is adding a third manufacturing plant in Europe in order for them to meet the continued demand from its customers for electric cars.

Multi-awarded Filipino racecar driver Vincent Floirendo returned strongly to the international GT circuit following a two-year absence by finishing the first round of the 2022 Thailand Super Series (TSS) in the top spots.

Suzuki Philippines Inc. (SPH) rings in the second half of the year by announcing the return of its customer favorite, new and improved, Four the Win Promo.

Mazda has announced more details surrounding its all-new diesel engine for use in its Large Product family. Starting with the CX-60, the 3.3-liter e-Skyactiv-D inline-6 combines a “right sizing” concept together with a mild-hybrid system.

Here Are The Confirmed Key Features Of Every Model In Hyundai Philippines' Launch Line-Up

About two weeks after their first dealer conference where they revealed their launch line-up, and around a week since pricing started leaking out through various sales agents, newly-appointed Hyundai distributor, Hyundai Motor Philippines (HMPH) is still quiet when it comes to engaging with the motoring media.

The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) and Petron Corporation inaugurated a modern automotive training facility at the government agency’s Taguig complex.

Michelin and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) announce a 3-year partnership on the occasion of the UNICEF Side Event to the High Level Meeting on improving global road safety, organized by UNICEF in New York. The partnership will promote road safety among young people in South-East Asia and China and will help advance the global agenda on road safety issues 2021 – 2030. This is an important milestone for Michelin in the continued effort to halve road deaths and injuries by 2030.

Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) joins the roster of prestigious brands showcased in Ayala Group’s newly inaugurated multi-brand showroom, AC Motors Centrale. The showroom, which is referred to as BGC Gallery, flaunts different four-wheeled and two-wheeled vehicles from other brands including Isuzu’s very own D-Max, mu-X, and Traviz, providing a one-stop shop to customers.

Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) is bringing cash discounts and flexible financing schemes with the continuation of their Power Drive Deals promo until the end of July.

SMC Hopes Bulacan Airport City Freeport Could Still Be Realized

Government stands to reap upwards of 200 billion US dollars in export revenues annually from potential foreign investors from the aviation, manufacturing, technology, education, healthcare, and tourism industries, if the vision for the Bulacan Airport Economic Zone is realized, SMC President and Chief Executive Officer Ramon S. Ang said.

Last May, Nissan and its joint-venture partner, Mitsubishi made headlines when they released two small EVs—the Nissan Sakura and the Mitsubishi eK X EV. While they may be designed primarily for the Japanese market, don’t discount the possibility of seeing them or a version of them being exported outside Japan.

As the GAC Group celebrates its 25th anniversary this year, they’ve come up with the Space, a new concept car that not only realizes their past efforts, but also symbolizes the future and promise of GAC Motor moving forward.

After its unveiling at the Manila International Auto Show, Chery Auto Philippines’ flagship SUV, the Tiggo 8 Pro is undergoing a nationwide tour with The World of Luxury roadshow.

The global pandemic and the supply chain disruptions that followed was a reflective time for Nissan. Amidst the uncertainty of new vehicle supply, the Japanese auto giant realized that to succeed, they had to be done with chasing outright numbers.

The Wait For A Brand-New MINI Is So Long, They're Sending Life-Size Puzzles To Owners Instead

The wait for new cars has gotten so long for buyers that carmakers are now coming up with ways to keep frustrated would-be owners entertained. The latest among them is Mini which is sending life-sized “Not so Mini” puzzles to owners in the United States.

Peugeot dealer Automotive Icon, Inc. (AII) recently held a ground-breaking ceremony to officially mark the construction of Peugeot Alabang’s new showroom in Alabang, Muntinlupa City.

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July 8, 2022

McLaren Manila To Open Service Center, Showroom 'Very Soon'

J&T Express Inks Deal To Purchase More Than 100 Hino Trucks

Check Out Volkswagen's New Home In BGC

Be One Of The First To Test Drive The Next-Generation Ford Ranger, Everest This July 29-31

Lexus Has Stopped Taking Orders For LX, NX SUVs

July 7, 2022

2023 Volkswagen Amarok Makes Global Debut

Shell PH Allows Motorists To Offset Their Carbon Emissions With This Unique Program

Ford PH Announces Trims, Pricing Of All-New Ranger, Everest

Aston Martin Manila Confirms Arrival Of Vantage F1 Edition, DBX707 Before Year-End

Pilipinas Shell Rolls Out Its First Fast Charger For Electric Vehicles

2023 Toyota Hilux Conquest Gets Thicc, Adds Rear Disc Brakes

1 of 150 Aston Valkyrie Hypercars Headed To Manila

July 6, 2022

Volvo Cars Adds Third Plant In Europe To Meet Growing Demand

Floirendo Powers Audi R8 LMS To Strong Finish In Thailand Series

Suzuki Piles On The Discounts This July

Mazda's Next-Gen 3.3-liter 6-Cylinder Diesel Offers Up To 254 Horsepower, Does Up To 24.8 km/L

July 5, 2022

Here Are The Confirmed Key Features Of Every Model In Hyundai Philippines' Launch Line-Up

TESDA, Petron Inaugurate New Automotive Training Facility

Michelin And UNICEF Partner For Road Safety

Isuzu BGC Gallery Ready To Serve Customers

There's A Financing Promo For The All-New Honda HR-V

July 4, 2022

SMC Hopes Bulacan Airport City Freeport Could Still Be Realized

Nissan Is Studying To Bring Low-Cost EVs To Global Markets

GAC Reveals The Space Concept, An MPV Inspired By Chinese Design And Culture

Chery Tiggo 8 PRO Goes On Nationwide Roadshow

Supply Chain Disruptions, Lack Of New Cars Helped Nissan To Reflect On What's Important

July 3, 2022

The Wait For A Brand-New MINI Is So Long, They're Sending Life-Size Puzzles To Owners Instead

Peugeot Breaks Ground For New Alabang Dealership