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August 21, 2022

Philippine New Car Sales Up 29.4 Percent In July 2022

The latest joint report by the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines, Inc. (CAMPI) and Truck Manufacturers Association (TMA) shows new motor vehicle sales for July 2022 reached 27,813 units, equivalent to a 29.4 percent growth compared with 21,498 units recorded in the same period a year ago.

Mazda Celebrates 10 Years Of People, Earth, And Society (w/ Video)

On August 10, 2012, the distributor company for Mazda vehicles and parts, Bermaz Auto Philippines Inc, was incorporated. The rest, they say, is history (you can watch the company highlights as a video below the story).

Move over, Stinger. Kia has just unseated its own rear-wheel drive sports sedan with this: the 2023 Kia EV6 GT. This all-electric crossover is now the fastest production Kia ever made.

Specs, Prices, Variants: Everything You Need To Know About The 2023 Toyota GR86

Around a week after they opened the order books (and offered a sneak peek), Toyota Motor Philippines has finally revealed the Philippine spec, second-generation GR86 in its entirety. Its official release date is still on August 26, but we happened to get our grimy hands on the boxer-powered, rear-wheel drive sportscar.

Touchscreen are inherently harder to use in a moving vehicle regardless of make or model. This conclusion was reached by Swedish automotive outlet Vi Bilägare which tested out modern vehicles equipped with giant touchscreens and pitted it against a 2005 Volvo V70.

After more than two decades, Hyundai has a new distributor for the Philippines. Hyundai Motor Philippines (HMPH) is now the newly-appointed distributor for the Korean auto brand taking over from Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI). HARI though remains the exclusive distributor for Hyundai trucks and buses in the country.

MG Philippines Has Extraordinary Offers This Q3 2022

MG Philippines gears up for a continuously strong second semester this 2022, with a campaign that offers attractive cash discount or low down payment promos on all brand-new MG cars and SUVs.

Motor Image Pilipinas, Inc., the exclusive distributor of Subaru vehicles in the Philippines, makes the wet weather more bearable and much safer for customers who take advantage of their special August Rainy Day Deals.

Audi brings both electric-powered premium mobility and its legendary race cars to the prestigious Monterey Car Week, which takes place until August 21 in California. During this much-awaited series of automotive activities, Audi will showcase all three of its sphere electric concept vehicles, to be joined by the one-off Audi S1 e-tron quattro Hoonitron — also fully electric — and some original five-cylinder race cars which cemented quattro all-wheel drive’s dominance in world motorsports.

Taking care of your car, especially during the rainy season is essential in making sure driving in a downpour keeps you and your passenger safe and sound.

Porsche’s road-legal high-performance sportscar, the 911 GT3 RS gets an upgrade that brings even more motorsports technologies and know-how to the road.

Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) continues its advocacy for the youth and community safety, this time through the Department of Education’s Brigada Eskwela. HCPI provided health and safety materials and equipment to Don Jose Integrated Highschool in Santa Rosa City, Laguna, last August 5, 2022, as students and teachers anticipate the resumption of face-to-face classes.

LausGroup of Companies (LGC)—one of the largest and fastest-growing multi-brand automotive network in the country—together with SMC Asia Car Distributors officially opens to the public Premier Motorrad, the first standalone showroom and dealership of BMW Motorrad in the north of Metro Manila.

MPT Mobility, the innovations arm of Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation has transformed NLEX Drive&Dine into a relaxing and must-visit Toll Service Facility (TSF) along North Luzon Expressway (NLEX).

Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP)’s premier motorsports program is returning to the track at the Clark International Speedway (CIS) this weekend.

FUSO Now Third Best-Selling Truck Brand In The Philippines

According to the recent July sales figures of the Truck Manufacturers’ Association (TMA), Sojitz Fuso Philippines Corporation (SFP), the general distributor of Fuso and one of the primary commercial vehicle distributors of brand-new trucks and buses in the Philippines hailed as Rank 3 in terms of truck and bus sales performance.

Aside from the Ioniq 5 EV and refreshed Palisade, Hyundai Motor Philippines will be launching the Stargazer MPV before the end of the year. This was revealed by Mr. Cecil Capacete, HMPH’s managing director.

Newly-minted Hyundai distributor, Hyundai Motor Philippines (HMPH) is confirmed to be bringing in the all-electric Ioniq 5. The mid-sized zero emissions SUV will join the line-up alongside the Palisade SUV to create a diversified vehicle catalogue.

Dodge is going against the likes of the Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V with a little help from Alfa Romeo. Based off the Tonale, the 2023 Dodge Hornet packs a couple of punchy engines including a plug-in hybrid.

Building on the success of the Colorado ZR2 Bison, Chevrolet has collaborated yet again with American Expedition Vehicles (AEV) to develop the Silverado ZR2 Bison—the bowtie’s answer to the Ford F-150 Raptor.

Volvo-owned Polestar has confirmed plans to put an electric roadster into production. While the production car is expected to launch in 2026 as the Polestar 6, customers can put in an order starting today.

As the Dodge Charger and Challenger head to their final production year, the carmaker is making it easier for owners to add a convertible top to the world’s quickest and most powerful muscle car.

Ford PH Extending 10 Percent Discount On Select Parts For The Rainy Season

The rainy season is already in full swing and with that comes puddle-filled roads, muddy highways, and other conditions that could alter what you usually encounter in fair weather driving. It’s imperative to make sure your vehicle is ready for anything the torrential rains may bring.

Porsche has broken the lap record for EVs at the Nürburgring Nordschleife using its Taycan Turbo S. Porsche development driver Lars Kern lapped “The Green Hell” in just 7 minutes 33.35 seconds. This is around 3 seconds faster than the previous record holder, the Tesla Model S Plaid.

Residents of Makati City are welcome to prepare themselves for a new flavor in town. Umi Takeaway Sushi has announced the opening of Umi Air, its first restaurant branch, located at Air Residences, Yakal, and Malugay Streets, Brgy. San Antonio, Makati City. Umi Air will open its doors to the public on September 23, 2022.

Mazda is looking to source more of its components outside of China. This after the Hiroshima-based automaker got hit by supply chain issues and hampered production in light of China’s zero COVID policy.

After calling off their planned joint venture with Ford, Mahindra has found itself a new partner: Volkswagen.

MG Philippines's Line-Up Can All Do More Than 17 km/L

MG Philippines released the fuel economy figures of their vehicles as officially approved and recorded by the Automobile Association of the Philippines (AAP).

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August 21, 2022

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August 19, 2022

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August 18, 2022

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Honda Supports Brigada Eskwela

Premier BMW Motorrad Dealership Opens In Pampanga

MPT Mobility Transforms NLEX Drive&Dine

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August 17, 2022

FUSO Now Third Best-Selling Truck Brand In The Philippines

Confirmed: Hyundai Stargazer Arriving Before End Of 2022

Hyundai PH Confirms Arrival Of All-Electric Ioniq 5, Refreshed Palisade SUV

The 2023 Dodge Hornet Is A Grocery Getter With The Need For Speed

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Volvo-Owned Polestar Will Build This 884-Horsepower EV Roadster

For An Additional P 1.45M, You Can Order Your Dodge Challenger With a Convertible Top

August 16, 2022

Ford PH Extending 10 Percent Discount On Select Parts For The Rainy Season

Watch This Porsche Taycan Turbo S Break Tesla's Nürburgring Record

From Takeaway Sushi To Restaurant: UMI Sushi Celebrates 2nd Anniversary

Mazda Wants To Be Less Dependent On China

Volkswagen, Mahindra Tie Up For EVs

August 15, 2022

MG Philippines's Line-Up Can All Do More Than 17 km/L