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September 29, 2022

Ferrari's Latest One-Off, The SP51, Is Headed To A Taiwan-Based Collector

Ferrari revealed its latest one-off car: the Special Projects 51 or SP51. Considered as the most exclusive among Ferrari’s range, the SP51, like all other members of the SP range was designed and built based on the specifications of a particular client making it the very pinnacle of Ferrari’s customization scope and range.


Designed by the Flavio Manzoni-headed Ferrari Styling Centre, the SP51 is a front-engined V12 spider based on the 812 GTS platform from which it inherits its layout, chassis, and engine. At first sight, the car’s most striking characteristic is its total absence of a roof making it an authentic roadster.

Isuzu Dealer Group, NMADI, Celebrates 7th Anniversary


Isuzu Philippines Corporation’s dealership in Northern Mindanao, North-Min Auto Dealership, Inc. (NMADI), held a 3-day truck expo at Isuzu Cagayan De Oro showroom from September 22 to 24, 2022 in celebration of their 7th anniversary. Simultaneously, NMADI branches in Butuan, Dipolog and Pagadian also had their own mini expos in their respective showrooms.

September 28, 2022

Should Ford PH Go Big Time And Bring In The All-New 2023 F-Series Super Duty?


With the tremendous success of its Ranger and F-150, should Ford Philippines go even bigger? If they want to, they can surely bring in the 2023 Ford F-Series Super Duty.

Toyota Offers Financing For Micro, Small, And Medium Enterprises For All-New Lite Ace


Based on Q4 2020 statistics from the United Nations Development Program, micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) have made up 99.5 percent of the Philippines’ business establishments, employed 63 percent of the country’s workforce, and contributed to 40 percent of the country’s GDP in the past years. In 2020, this number declined due to community lockdowns.

The 2023 BMW XM Is BMW's Way Of Celebrating 50 Years Of BMW M


In celebration of the 50th anniversary of BMW’s high-performance M brand, they pulled the wraps off its first standalone model since the BMW M1 of 1978: the 2023 XM.

Citroën Looks Back To The Past For Its New Digital-Friendly Logo


Just as Peugeot introduced a refreshed logo and brand identity last year, its sister French brand, Citroën has now done the same.

Hyundai IONIQ 5, Other EVs Lead 2022's List Of Best Engines


In a trend that started last year, the ten best engines in the world are electrified. Wards, an American-based organization that has covered the automotive industry for over 80 years, has released their annual list of the 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems. Seven are electrified including five battery electrics and a pair of hybrids.

September 27, 2022

Ford Celebrates 25 Years In The Philippines


Ford Philippines officially marks its 25th year in the country, a true testament to its commitment to help boost the local automotive industry with its wide portfolio of Ford vehicles and services.

Check Out The Changan CS35 Plus At These Two Malls This Weekend


The new Changan CS35 Plus is out to flex its powers as your all-around back-to-school, back-to-work, back-to-everything ride.

Peugeot PH Distributor Enters Into Collaboration With Salesforce For Digital Customer Management


Astara, a leading global mobility and automotive distribution company (and the Philippine distributor of Peugeot vehicles) has announced a collaboration with Salesforce, the global leader in Customer Relationship Management (CRM, to accelerate its shift to digital.

Nissan Teases Most Capable Patrol SUV Yet: The 2023 Patrol Warrior


Nissan is teasing a tougher, more capable version of its Patrol full-sized SUV: the first-ever Patrol Warrior. Should the Gazoo Racing-feted Land Cruiser be worried?

End Of An Era: Last Pure V12-Powered Lamborghini Rolls Off Production Line


Lamborghini ceases production of the Aventador: a final Aventador LP 780-4 Ultimae Roadster, in a special light blue Ad Personam color destined for the Swiss market, is the last, pure, naturally-aspirated V12 Lamborghini to be produced in Sant’Agata Bolognese, and marks the end of an era.

September 26, 2022

GOMO Brings Grand Prix Excitement To Fans For 'Mo Thrills


In recent years, many Filipinos have started to have a more diverse interest in the field of sports, especially with the increasing popularity of motor racing across the region.

BPI Relaunches Loan Madness In General Santos, Offers Low Rates And Affordable Deals


The Bank of the Philippines Islands (BPI) is relaunching the BPI Loans Madness in General Santos City, Mindanao as its first leg, fulfilling its commitment to help Filipinos living in the South achieve their dream car and home.

Pilipinas Shell Recognized As Champion Of Sustainability Mobility Solutions


The European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) recently conferred on the Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corporation the 2022 Europa Award for Smart and Safer Mobility for creating innovative, sustainable smart solutions that help address the issues and challenges in the local transport industry.

September 25, 2022

Review: 2023 Mitsubishi Xpander 1.5 GLS


Sometimes it’s good to be reminded of just how good a car is by giving it go once more. In the case of the Mitsubishi Xpander, it’s the small MPV everyone’s become familiar with. This, of course, puts it in danger of being bred in contempt. Regardless, despite the newer offerings in the market, it still remains the segment’s benchmark.

Hyundai's HD45 GT And HD78 GT Carry A Lightweight Engine With A Heavyweight Punch


“There’s no replacement for displacement,” that’s a long-held adage in the automotive industry and one that’s now broken even when it comes to commercial vehicles like trucks. It takes a maverick to take a different path, and in this case, Hyundai’s the one doing the trailblazing.

Honda Cars PH Breaks Ground For New Marikina Dealership


Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) recently held the groundbreaking ceremony of its 40th full-service dealership in the country: Honda Cars Marikina City (HCMC).

September 24, 2022

Honda Cars PH: All-New HR-V Hampered By Delivery Delays, Arrival Date Uncertain


Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) is apologizing to customers waiting in line for their all-new HR-V. The demand for the compact crossover has been overwhelming globally that delays in deliveries are expected with no relief in sight.

September 23, 2022

GAC's Aion 1,255-Horsepower Hyper SSR Will Outrun A Ferrari For The Fraction Of The Price


China may be one of the largest customers globally for supercars, but you don’t expect them to develop their own home-grown version, right? And while Silk-FAW wanted to build one, they were beaten to the punch by Aion—GAC Motor’s EV brand with the Hyper SSR.

Ford Spills The Secrets To The Next-Gen Ranger Raptor's Design


Hundreds of sketches, thousands of kilos of clay, and hundreds of liters of paint. People think of new cars being built by machines on production lines, but the first step in the process actually begins with artisans.

Panay Island Transport Cooperative Starts Shift From UV Express To Modern PUVs


Panay Island Transport Services, Inc. recently received its additional three units of the Dongfeng Class 3 Modern PUV from Pilipinas Autogroup, Inc. Their growing fleet of modern PUV Class 3 now totals five units. These units will start plying the routes from Roxas City to Estancia, Capiz.

Meet The Philippine Team Heading To The Gazoo Racing GT Cup Asia Regional Rounds


The third season of the Toyota Gazoo Racing Gran Turismo Cup Philippines came to a finish with the National Round last July 1, 2022, at the Clark International Speedway. A total of 16 e-racers battled it out on the Suzuka Circuit Speedway and Fuji International Speedway in the GR Yaris and GR Supra to cement their spot on the podium.

Isuzu Modern PUVs Now Ready To Serve In Calapan


Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC), together with Isuzu Calapan, conducted a turnover ceremony for the first modern Isuzu PUV in Oriental Mindoro to Victoria Operators Drivers and Commuters Transport Cooperative (VODACTCO).

This Gathering Of Mazda MX-5s Broke A Guinness World Record


Held at Modena Circuit in Italy, the ‘MX-5 Rally of Records’ has broken the Guinness World Records title for the largest parade of Mazda cars in the world. With a parade of 707 MX-5s, the event beat the previous record set in the Netherlands in 2013, where 683 cars took part in a parade.

September 22, 2022

Toyota Slashes Production Output; Reminds Buyers Of "One Price Policy"


Waiting in line for a brand-new Toyota? Be prepared to wait some more. Would-be buyers will feel the bite of the semiconductor crunch again as the Japanese automaker announced a fresh round of production cuts lasting until the end of the year.

Soon You'll Be Able To Reserve A Parking Space In Makati


MPT Mobility is expanding its portfolio of services to include all sorts of mobility solutions. The umbrella, which includes: Dibz, On-Us Solutions, Inc. (Byahe), Spot On, Easytrip Services Corporation, MPT DriveHub, Savvice Corporation, NLEX Drive and Dine, and Onehub will enable Filipinos to move about with ease and convenience.

Hyundai, BTS To Release New Version Of "Yet To Come" On September 23


Hyundai announced that they will release “Yet To Come (Hyundai Ver.)” with BTS for the ‘Goal of the Century’ World Cup campaign song.