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September 4, 2022

Foton PH Expands Coverage Of EC Mobile Service

In line with its efforts to continuously innovate and improve the customer experience, Foton Motor Philippines, Inc. (FMPI) turned over two EC Mobile Service vehicles with its dealer partners in La Union and Isabela, further expanding the coverage of its aftersales program on wheels.

Mitsubishi Ralliart To Make Philippine Comeback At PIMS

After making a global last year, the Philippines will also be getting its first taste of the revived Mitsubishi Ralliart brand. Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation has started its tease with a video posted on its social media accounts starting today (check the video below).

Honda PH Models Will Get "Smarter" Thanks To Honda CONNECT

Aside from the HR-V RS Turbo, an accessorized version of its City, and a sneak peek of an all-new model, Honda Cars Philippines (HCPI) is also showcasing its car connectivity platform, Honda CONNECT at the Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS).

Honda Cars Philippines is using the 8th Philippine International Motor Show to launch the sportiest variant of its HR-V crossover: the HR-V RS Turbo.

Triesenburg Auto Corporation, the official distributor of JAC Motors launches the new-generation 2023 S4 compact SUV.

GAC Motor has just unveiled its new luxury MPV, the 2023 M8. Taking on the Chinese carmaker’s new “Space Diamond” design language, it’s meant to blend dignity, speed, and power.

Well, how’s this for a worrying fact. Despite chief operating officer Jim Farley laying down plans to improve the build quality of their cars two years ago, Ford has the unsavory reputation of having the most vehicle recalls so far this year.

Last May 2022, Toyota Mobility Solutions Philippines Corporation (TMSPH) launched a demonstration project of a mobility service to optimize advertising revenues by specifically measuring the effectiveness of wrap advertisement of fleet vehicles based on vehicle location information using the GPS data sent from a mobile app.

Easytrip Services Corporation is set to roll out the second half of 2022 with programs which aim to enhance the customer experience of RFID users.

NLEX Drive & Dine Looking For More Locators

NLEX Drive & Dine is growing and they want your business to be part of it. Developed and managed by MPT Mobility, NLEX Drive and Dine brings together a diverse mix of retail, outlet, leisure, and convenience offers for families and friends to unwind, relax, and create fun memories. It is strategically set in the last stop before heading to Skyway or Mindanao Avenue Smart Connect.

Blaming the depreciation of the Philippine Peso as well as the increased cost of materials and freight (including fuel cost), Toyota Motor Philippines has just announced a round of price increases affecting its vehicles starting this month.

Mark your calendars as Subaru will be unveiling the all-new Subaru XV this September 15. Teased but unnamed on their official website, the 2023 Subaru XV is the third-generation model in their best-selling compact crossover line.

After a brochure leak made it onto online forums (and was subsequently picked up by several news outlets), Honda has finally revealed the full details on the all-new 2023 Civic Type R. And yes, as promised, it is the most powerful Civic Type R ever. It also happens to be one of the most powerful Honda production vehicles ever, too.

A group of like-minded individuals drove their BYD Dolphin, the country’s most affordable EV from the bustling streets of Makati City to the Masungi Georeserve in Baras, Rizal to spread their “Earth Conscious” mentality.

Over 5 Million Sold: Subaru EyeSight Reaches Global Sales Milestone

Subaru announced that cumulative global sales of its vehicles equipped with the EyeSight driver assist system just surpassed five million units last June. The milestone was accomplished after 14 years and one month since the system was first introduced in Japan in May 2008.

Update: Check out the specs, variants, and prices here. And our full review, here (9/7).

Some three years after its global debut in 2019, Nissan Philippines has finally confirmed that it’s bringing in the Livina MPV. Mark your calendars because it’s happening on September 6—a week before its public debut at the Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS).

In celebration of Suzuki’s 40th year of doing business in India, the carmaker, through its automobile production subsidiary, Suzuki Motor Gujarat Private Limited, has announced plans to build battery electric vehicles (BEVs) in the subcontinent.

Toyota Motor Philippines has quietly updated its Hilux for the 2023 model year bringing with it additional spec and tech.

Is Suzuki Philippines Launching The Ertiga Hybrid At PIMS?

Is Suzuki Auto Philippines about the launch the new Ertiga Hybrid? That seems to be the case based on a statement made by Norihide Takei, General Manager for Suzuki Automobile Philippines at the press con announcing the 8th Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS).

At the press conference for the 8th Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS), CAMPI president Atty. Rommel Gutierrez had a definitive answer in connection to the government’s plan to levy excise taxes on pickup trucks, and buyers can breathe a sigh of relief (somewhat).

It’s all systems go as the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines, Inc. (CAMPI) is once again holding the Philippine International Motor Show or PIMS. Returning after a four-year hiatus, PIMS 2022 brings together the country’s biggest auto manufacturers and distributors in a venue to showcase their latest vehicles and cutting-edge technologies.

Hyundai leads all other carmakers when it comes to in-car tech. This is based on the latest 2022 J.D. Power Tech Experience Index (TXI) Study. Hyundai is the leading mass market brand and fourth overall, while luxury brand, Genesis is ranked highest overall.

MSCC Miata Spec Series Reaches Halfway Point

The weather at the Clark International Speedway held as 16 race-prepped Mazda MX-5 roadsters raced to the finish line for Round 2 of the Manila Sports Car Club (MSCC) Miata Spec Series.

Haval, a long-reported Chinese brand that’s poised to enter the Philippine market has just said that they will be stopping the sale of vehicles powered solely by internal combustion engines by 2030. The move echoes fellow Chinese carmaker, BYD, which has stopped producing purely internal combustion engine-vehicles this year as it focuses on electrification moving forward.

Lawmakers in the state of South Australia is looking to introduce stricter requirements and training for car owners who plan to own supercars.

What started out as an April Fools’ prank, is now a serious product line for Honda. Launched in time for International Dog Day, the Japanese carmaker now has a selection of accessories to make your car safer for your four-legged friend.

One year. That’s how long the owner waited for his Snowflake White Mazda MX-5 RF. The on-going global chip shortage and supply chain disruptions meant he pretty much went through the five stages of grief—denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. He was, admittedly, close to throwing in the towel until he got a call that his roadster had arrived.

SMC Complete Tullahan River Clean-Up, Focus Shifts To Pasig River

San Miguel Corporation has officially completed its P1-billion Tullahan River cleanup project, which it started in 2020 together with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in support of government’s flood mitigation efforts and the rehabilitation of the Manila Bay.

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September 4, 2022

Foton PH Expands Coverage Of EC Mobile Service

September 3, 2022

Mitsubishi Ralliart To Make Philippine Comeback At PIMS

September 2, 2022

Honda PH Models Will Get "Smarter" Thanks To Honda CONNECT

Honda Cars PH Launching HR-V RS Turbo At Philippine International Motor Show

JAC Motor PH Brings In The New-Generation S4 For P 1.088M (w/ Specs)

The 2023 GAC M8 Is So Luxe, It Calls You, "Master" Each Time You Open The Door

Ford Has Had The Most Safety-Related Recalls So Far In 2022

Toyota Mobility Solutions Trials GPS-Based App To Maximize Revenue, Visibility

EasyTrip To Roll Out Easily Readable RFIDs, One-Stop-Shops

September 1, 2022

NLEX Drive & Dine Looking For More Locators

Toyota Motor PH Increases Prices Effective September Due To Weakening Peso

All-New 2023 Subaru XV Launching On September 15

Honda Officially Reveals 2023 Civic Type R Specs And Yes, It's The Most Powerful Production Model They've Made

BYD PH Spreads "Earth Conscious" Thinking With First-Ever Dolphin Fun Run

August 31, 2022

Over 5 Million Sold: Subaru EyeSight Reaches Global Sales Milestone

Nissan Philippines Is Launching The Livina MPV On September 6

Suzuki To Build EVs In India

Toyota Motor PH Bumps Up Specs, Prices Of Hilux For 2023

August 30, 2022

Is Suzuki Philippines Launching The Ertiga Hybrid At PIMS?

CAMPI President: No Excise Tax For Pickup Trucks (For Now)

The Philippine International Motor Show Returns This September 15-18, 2022

Owners Say Hyundai Leads In In-Car Tech

August 29, 2022

MSCC Miata Spec Series Reaches Halfway Point

Upcoming Chinese Brand, Haval, Commits To Electrified Line-Up By 2030

Should You Have A Special License To Drive A Supercar?

Honda Launches Dog Accessory Pack

Review: 2023 Mazda MX-5 RF

August 28, 2022

SMC Complete Tullahan River Clean-Up, Focus Shifts To Pasig River