August 2, 2022
Petron Doubles Consolidated Net Income In H1 2022
Petron Corporation reported a consolidated net income of P 7.7 billion, double last year’s P 3.87 billion as the country’s largest oil company, and only remaining refiner continued to emerge stronger from the pandemic.
Filed Under:
News,
Petron Corporate
Jeep, Dodge Models May Soon Get Peugeot Engines
Stellantis, the parent company of brands such as Jeep and Dodge, announced plans to build a new turbocharged 1.6-liter 4-cylinder engine to replace its current 2.4-liter Tigershark engine.
Filed Under:
Dodge Corporate,
Engines,
Jeep Corporate,
News,
Peugeot Corporate
It Has Come To This: Jaguar Land Rover To Test Vehicles For Electromagnetic Compatibility
As cars start becoming more and more like “computer on wheels,” Jaguar Land Rover has taken the necessary step to protect their upcoming vehicles from possible electromagnetic interference.
Filed Under:
Jaguar Corporate,
Land Rover Corporate,
News,
Technology
Toyota Motor PH Adds FX, Cargo Variants To All-New Lite Ace Line-Up (w/ Specs)
Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) strengthens its support to Filipino micro small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) with the addition of two more variants of its newest light commercial vehicle, the All-New Lite Ace.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
News,
Toyota CV,
Toyota Lite Ace
August 1, 2022
Porsche PH Brings In 2022 Cayenne Turbo GT Super SUV
In celebration of its 20th anniversary, Porsche Philippines introduces the latest and sportiest iteration yet of its flagship SUV: the Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT. The third-generation model embodies the Cayenne’s winning formula as the brand’s luxury off-road vehicle that is founded on the qualities of a dynamic sports car and imbued with the signature Porsche sophistication.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Luxury SUV,
News
Review: 2022 Changan Alsvin 1.5 Platinum DCT
The name, Alsvin has certainly raised some eyebrows. At first, it seems this new sub-compact sedan from Changan has a typo in its name. While the automaker has provided no definitive reason behind its name, “Alsvin,” is actually a mythical Norse horse which also happens to mean, “swift.” Now, whether that’s an intentional shot across Suzuki’s bow is something best left to the imagination.
Filed Under:
Changan Alsvin,
Driver's Seat,
Sub-Compact
MG Opens At Mall Of Asia
MG Mall of Asia (MG MOA) is the latest dealership to join MG Philippines’ continuously expanding nationwide dealership network, bringing the total number of MG dealerships up to 42. MG MOA is strategically located within the SM Central Business Park in Pasay City: a bustling, mixed-use, commercial and lifestyle locale. SM Mall of Asia is also ranked among the largest shopping malls in the world; it attracts a plethora of visitors who now also have a chance to see the latest MG vehicles up close and personal at the new MG MOA dealership.
Filed Under:
Dealerships,
MG Corporate,
News
MPT Mobility DriveHub App Now Supports CCLEX
MPT Mobility, Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation’s (MPTC) digital innovations arm, recently announced the full availability of its all-in-one travel app, MPT DriveHub, for Cebu-Cordova Link Expressway (CCLEX) motorists.
Filed Under:
News
July 30, 2022
Mazda PH Is Racing This MX-5 IMAGINE "Art Car"
Bermaz Auto Philippines, the exclusive distributor of Mazda in the Philippines has unveiled the Mazda MX-5 Imagine—its very own ‘art car’ at the Mazda Premium Experience Display at the South Wing R1 of the Powerplant Mall in Makati City.
Filed Under:
Events,
Mazda Corporate,
Mazda MX-5,
Motorsports
July 29, 2022
2023 Chevrolet Seeker Squares Up Against The Ford Territory, Geely Coolray
Chevrolet has just unveiled what could be its answer against the Ford Territory with the all-new 2023 Seeker compact SUV.
Filed Under:
Chevrolet Seeker,
Compact Crossover,
News
Fare Discounts, Other Benefits Await Beep Card Users
beep card operator AF Payments Inc., disclosed it is prioritizing programs on discounted fares and extending special benefits for its cardholders, following the government’s call to promote wider adoption of stored value cards. It plans to further amplify its tech-enabled offline services and soon complement it with innovative online offerings to help make commuting more bearable, efficient, and productive for commuters.
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News
Brembo To Establish Brake Pad Factory In China With New Chinese Joint Venture
Brembo and a Chinese-based firm have signed a new joint-venture that establishes the first large scale Brembo manufacturing facility dedicated to producing aftermarket brake pads.
Filed Under:
Brembo Corporate,
News
Someone Paid P 1.87M For This 1992 Nissan Sentra Series II
Cars from the 1990s are now starting to become genuine collectibles—that’s what automotive auction platform Bring a Trailer (BaT) found out.
Filed Under:
News
2023 Mazda CX-5 Is Latest Model To Get Signature Rhodium White Premium Color
More and more Mazda vehicles stand to benefit from their new signature color—Rhodium White Premium. The newest special color after Soul Red Crystal and Machine Gray Metallic, it replaces Snowflake White on the 2023 CX-5.
Filed Under:
Compact SUV,
Mazda CX-5,
News
The 2023 Chevrolet Colorado Fights Back With Up To 310 Horsepower, 583 Nm Of Torque
Chevrolet may have discontinued the Colorado nameplate here in the Philippines, but it’s alive and kicking in other markets, including the U.S. In fact, their Ford Ranger fighter has just undergone a full refresh offering better performance, capability, and design.
Filed Under:
Chevrolet Colorado,
News,
Pick-Up
July 28, 2022
How Well-Speced Are The Base Variants Of The 2023 Ford Everest?
We’ve already tackled the specs and pricing of the next-generation Ford Ranger XL, XLS, and XLT as well as the Ranger Sport and Wildtrak. We also happened to dive deep into the specs of the Ford Everest Sport and Titanium+ too. Now, to complete everything, here’s what you get in the base variants of the Everest—the Trend and the Limited.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Ford Everest,
Mid-sized SUV,
News
FUSO Opens In Cagayan De Oro
The Japanese distributor of the popular Canter inaugurated its new 3S (Sales, Service, and Spare Parts) outlet in Cagayan de Oro City. Fuso Cagayan de Oro will now address the customers’ requirements by providing sales and service support to further strengthen the Fuso’s presence in Mindanao. The outlet adds to the network of Fuso dedicated dealerships operating under Fast Autoworld Philippines Corporation (FAPC), an authorized dealer of Sojitz Fuso Philippines Corporation (SFP).
Filed Under:
Dealerships,
Fuso Corporate,
News
These Are The Standard Features On The Base 2023 Next-Gen Ford Ranger Trims
When it comes to the all-new Ford Ranger, much of the focus has been on the higher trim variants, and rightfully so because they’re the ones being offered through their online reservation portal. But now that the 2023 Ranger has been officially launched in the Philippines, how do the base variants stack up? Well, now we know.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Ford Ranger,
News,
Pick-Up
Ford Philippines Offers Class-Leading Ownership Package For Next-Gen Ranger, Everest
All eyes might be on the specs and pricing of the next-generation Ford Ranger and Ford Everest, but Ford Philippines isn’t stopping there. At its official Philippine launch, they sprung a surprise by announcing two measures which equate to an affordable and worry-free ownership experience.
Filed Under:
Ford Everest,
Ford Ranger,
Mid-sized SUV,
News,
Pick-Up,
Service
Toyota RAV4, Land Cruiser 300 Sees More Production Suspensions In July, August
Toyota can’t catch a break. After parts shortages that caused them to momentarily suspend production at several of its manufacturing facilities in Japan, the carmaker is now having to deal with more suspensions due to an uptick of COVID-19 cases as well as heavy rain damage at one of its suppliers.
Filed Under:
News,
Toyota Corporate
Modern Cars Have Too Many Screens That It's Becoming A Safety Concern
Research suggests that driver distraction and inattention are considered factors in nearly half of all fatal and serious injury accidents. With cars now bristling with more technology than ever before, an unlikely company is speaking out against the trend of having too many screens.
Filed Under:
News,
Safety,
Technology
Could The All-New 2022 Honda BR-V Get Honda SENSING As Standard?
This may be a bit hard to believe, but eight months after its global unveil in Indonesia, it’s only now that the all-new, second-generation Honda BR-V has made its way to other ASEAN markets such as Thailand.
Filed Under:
Honda BR-V,
News,
Sub-Compact SUV
Geely Opens In Dumaguete City
Sojitz G Auto Philippines Corporation (SGAP), Geely’s official local distributor, opens a new dealership in Central Visayas at the heart of Negros Oriental. Geely Dumaguete is an addition to Gateway Group’s several Geely dealerships nationwide.
Filed Under:
Dealerships,
Geely Corporate,
News
July 27, 2022
This Is The Philippines' First Prestone-Branded Car Service Center
Prestone Philippines, the country’s leading brake and coolant brand opened the Prestone Car Service Center along Mac Arthur Highway in San Nicolas in Tarlac. This is in partnership with CJ Fernandez Enterprises. This is Prestone’s first and only car service center to serve the people of Tarlac.
Filed Under:
News
Petron Is The Official Fuel, Engine Oil Of 2022 Toyota Gazoo Racing Vios Cup
Industry leaders Petron Corporation and Toyota Motor Philippines have strengthened their motorsports partnership in the 2022 edition of the Toyota Gazoo Racing (TGR) Vios Cup with Petron XCS as the official fuel and Petron Blaze Racing Engine Oil as the official engine oil.
Filed Under:
Fuel,
Motor Oil,
Motorsports,
News,
Petron Corporate,
Toyota Vios Cup
Ford Giving Discounts On Next-Gen Ranger, Everest At Ford Island Conquest
The Ford Island Conquest (FIC), Ford Philippines’ experiential test drive event, is marking its return this year to provide customers the opportunity to see and test drive Ford vehicles outside of a Ford showroom.
Filed Under:
Events,
Ford Corporate,
News
All-New Ford Mustang Set For September Global Reveal?
Reports coming out of the U.S. say the all-new, seventh-generation Ford Mustang is set for a global reveal this September at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS).
Filed Under:
Ford Mustang,
News,
Sports Car
The Aceman Is MINI's First EV SUV
MINI is the first brand under the BMW Group that’s going fully electric, and now, the world gets its first glimpse of an all-new SUV model that’s slotting between the Cooper and Countryman: the Mini Aceman.
Filed Under:
Electric Vehicles (EV),
MINI Concept Cars,
News
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