September 21, 2022
2023 Mitsubishi ASX: This Is It
Well, here it is. After teasing the all-new ASX in June as a Renault-based compact SUV, Mitsubishi has pulled off the wraps. And yes, it’s basically a Renault Captur.
Filed Under:
Compact Crossover,
Mitsubishi ASX,
News
Lexus PH Introduces New ES 300h Luxury Variant For 2023
The Lexus ES lineup is expanding with the introduction of the hybrid electric ES 300h Luxury variant, offering customers more options for a decadent trim level when choosing a Lexus ES. This brings the total variant count of the Lexus ES to three: the ES 300h Executive, the new ES 300h Luxury, and the ES 350 Premier a year after the refreshed ES arrived in the Philippines.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Lexus ES,
Luxury Car,
News
September 20, 2022
Bianca Bustamante Excited For Southeast Asia Return At The Singapore GP
Filipino rookie, Bianca Bustamante, is all set to go racing once again at one of the biggest races of her season so far at the Singapore Grand Prix, scheduled to be held from September 30 to October 2, 2022. For the 17-year-old motorsport star—notably the only one on the W Series grid from Southeast Asia; this upcoming race will mark the much-anticipated return to her home continent as a professional race driver.
Filed Under:
Motorsports,
News
Mazda Philippines Introduces 2023 CX-3 With More Competitive Pricing, Features (w/ Specs)
Barely a year after they refreshed the CX-3 sub-compact SUV, Mazda Philippines is doing detail changes for the 2023 model year which sees them discontinuing one variant, while adding a new one in its place. Either way, they’ve made it more affordable or better loaded than before.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Mazda CX-3,
News,
Sub-Compact SUV
Experience Subaru Safety And Tech At Subaru Advanced Technology Drive Tour
Motor Image Pilipinas, Inc., the exclusive distributor of Subaru vehicles in the Philippines, wants you to experience their unique safety technology with the Subaru Advanced Technology Drive (SATD) tour in the coming months.
Filed Under:
Events,
News,
Subaru Corporate
2023 Honda BR-V Scores 5-Star Safety Rating
Another Honda rated by the ASEAN New Car Assessment Program or ASEAN NCAP managed a five-star rating using the 2021-2025 testing protocol. The all-new (and upcoming) BR-V 7-seater SUV managed 77.02 out of 100, enough for a five-star rating.
Filed Under:
Honda BR-V,
NCAP,
News,
Safety,
Sub-Compact SUV
All-New Honda HR-V Gets 5-Star Rating At ASEAN NCAP But...
Following the Civic, the 2022 Honda HR-V also received a perfect 5-star safety rating at the ASEAN NCAP with what the safety agency lauds as an “incredible performance.”
Filed Under:
Compact Crossover,
Honda HR-V,
NCAP,
News,
Safety
September 19, 2022
Review: 2022 Toyota Camry 2.5 HEV
They say familiarity breeds contempt, but the truth is that the Toyota Camry is far too ubiquitous even for that. It’s invisible. It blends into the very concrete that paves the parking lots, especially when you get one in silver or gray. It’s the perfect automotive camouflage.
Filed Under:
Driver's Seat,
Executive Car,
Toyota Camry
These FUSO Modern PUVs Now Service The Cubao-Divisoria Route
In line with Sojitz Fuso Philippines (SFP)’s commitment to contribute to the drive for development and betterment of living in the Philippines, a total of four units of Canter Commute Modern PUV Class 2 were handed over to On-Us Solutions, Inc. These units are expected to be deployed immediately along Cubao, Quezon City, and Divisoria, Manila loops. This is also the first time for Fuso to ply on these routes in these areas.
Filed Under:
Fuso Corporate,
News,
PUV Modernization
2024 Maserati GranTurismo Shown Ahead Of Official Reveal
The new Maserati GranTurismo has taken to the road ahead of its official reveal, in the Modena and Trofeo versions fitted with the V6 Nettuno engine.
Filed Under:
Maserati GranTurismo,
News,
Sports Car
Ford PH Set To Conquer Pampanga This September 23-25, 2022
Ford Philippines’ Ford Island Conquest test drive event is making its next stop in SM City Pampanga on September 23 to 25, 2022.
Filed Under:
Events,
Ford Corporate,
News
Geely PH Bags Outstanding Distributor Award
Sojitz G Auto Philippines Corporation (SGAP), the official distributor of Geely in the Philippines, has been bestowed with the Outstanding Distributor Award at the recently concluded Geely Automotive International Conference.
Filed Under:
Geely Corporate,
News
September 18, 2022
Subaru Celebrates 50 Years Of All-Wheel Drive
Subaru is celebrating the 50th anniversary of their core all-wheel drive or AWD system this year. The system, which made its debut to help scientists reach Japanese observatories and outposts during winter, was first introduced in the Subaru Leone 4WD Estate Van in September 1972. Since then, the company has produced about 21 million all-wheel drive vehicles to date.
Filed Under:
News,
Subaru Corporate,
Technology
PIMS: Should Mazda Philippines Build The BT-50 Pangolin Edition II?
Mazda Philippines is toying with the idea of introducing a second-generation BT-50 Pangolin Edition for the local market, and they want to know what you think of it.
Filed Under:
Mazda BT-50,
News,
Pick-Up,
PIMS
September 17, 2022
PIMS: Toyota's HEVs Is Part Of Their Path To Carbon Neutrality
Toyota Motor Philippines, the leader in electrified mobility in the Philippines, unveiled its exhibit headlined by its wide selection of Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEV) at the 8th Philippine International Motor Show at the World Trade Center.
Filed Under:
News,
PIMS,
Toyota Corporate
Geely Opens In Bataan
Coming from the recent opening of Geely Palawan, Sojitz G Auto Philippines (SGAP), Geely distributor in the Philippines, this time around inaugurated its 34th outlet in Bataan province. Geely Bataan is a 1,500 square meter facility located in its capital town of Balanga which can accommodate up to 6-vehicle display in its showroom and 6 car work bays.
Filed Under:
Dealerships,
Geely Corporate,
News
September 16, 2022
Registration For 2022 Petron Philippine Overland Expedition Still Open
Update: due to the devastation caused by Typhoon Karding, the PHOX has been moved to October 18 to 23. This story has been updated to reflect those changes. (10/5).
Last June, Mototesto in cooperation with Petron Corporation, and official battery partner, Motolite Philippines, gave us a preview of what will be the biggest overlanding event of the year. On October 12 to 16 Otober 18 to 23, thirty teams will be headed towards the uncharted terrains of General Nakar, Quezon for the 2022 Petron Philippine Overland Expedition.
FUSO Opens New 3S Dealership In Paco, Manila
To meet the growing demand for Fuso vehicles in the country, a new Fuso 3S (Sales, Service, Spare Parts) outlet is now open in Paco.
Filed Under:
Dealerships,
Fuso Corporate,
News
Goodyear Philippines Launches Eagle F1 Sport
Goodyear Philippines announces the official launch of the Eagle F1 Sport, a new member of Goodyear’s Eagle F1 Family. The Eagle F1 Sport is a fun sports tire that provides excellent handling and braking performance, targeted at driving enthusiasts.
PIMS: Isuzu PH's Entire Line-Up Can Do More Than 1,000 Kilometers On A Full Tank
With diesel running at close to all-time highs, Isuzu, the world’s leading expert on diesels, is touting the performance and fuel efficiency of their entire line-up at the 8th Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS).
Filed Under:
Isuzu Corporate,
Isuzu D-Max,
Isuzu mu-X,
News,
PIMS
PIMS: Mitsubishi Motors PH Brings Back Ralliart (w/ Video)
Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) is bringing the fun back into its DNA with the return of the Ralliart brand after an almost 12-year absence.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Mid-sized SUV,
Mitsubishi Montero Sport,
Mitsubishi Strada,
News,
Pick-Up,
PIMS
September 15, 2022
PIMS: Mazda Philippines Shows Off Philippine Market Exclusive MX-5 MCP 25th Anniversary Edition
Celebrating Mazda’s special relationship with the Miata Club of the Philippines, the oldest single-make car club in the Philippines, Mazda Philippines shows off a limited run MX-5 exclusive to the Philippine market at the Philippine International Motor Show or PIMS.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Mazda MX-5,
News,
PIMS,
Sports Car
PIMS: 2023 Mazda CX-8 Elevates Three-Row SUV Refinement
Mazda Philippines introduces the 2023 CX-8 at the Philippine International Motor Show. Already an embodiment of everyday luxury, the enhanced styling and new standard features further redefine elegance and refinement in its class. It seamlessly blends beauty, comfort, and performance into one peerless three-row SUV.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Mazda CX-8,
Mid-sized SUV,
News,
PIMS
PIMS: Hyundai PH Announces Promo For Creta Compact Crossover
Hyundai Motor Philippines, Inc. (HMPH) used the Philippine International Motor Show to announce a test drive promo starring their new Creta compact crossover.
Filed Under:
Hyundai Corporate,
Hyundai Creta,
News,
PIMS
PIMS: Hyundai PH Says Ioniq 5 EV Will Arrive By January 2023
Hyundai Motor Philippines Inc. (HMPH) makes its much-awaited public debut at the 8th Philippine International Motor Show or PIMS.
Filed Under:
Electric Vehicles (EV),
Hyundai Ioniq 5,
News,
PIMS
PIMS: Chery Auto PH Flexes Performance Muscle With 254-Horsepower Tiggo 8 PRO 2.0T (w/ Specs)
Chery Auto Philippines has steadily re-written the local motoring landscape with the Tiggo 8 Pro. Starting the movement for innovation that brings advanced technologies to more Filipinos, the brand, under the stewardship of United Asia Automotive Group, Inc. (UAAGI) is ready to flex their performance muscle with the launch of the Tiggo 8 PRO 2.0T.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Chery Tiggo 8 Pro,
Mid-sized SUV,
News,
PIMS
Subaru Unveils All-New 2023 Crosstrek Compact Crossover
Subaru has sprung a surprise by dropping the “XV” name for its all-new compact crossover. Instead, it will take on the “Crosstrek” name globally.
Filed Under:
Compact Crossover,
News,
Subaru Crosstrek,
Subaru XV
PIMS: Philippines Is Now Kia's 2nd Largest Market In ASEAN
After three years of being part of Ayala, one of the Philippines’ biggest and most respected conglomerates, Kia Philippines is looking back at its accomplishments thus far. While the preview of their all-electric EV6, which is slate to enter the local market by early 2023, took centerstage, Manny Aligada, Kia Philippines president credits their growth of being present in key market segments.
Filed Under:
Kia Corporate,
News,
PHL Auto Industry,
PIMS
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