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October 15, 2022

2023 Mazda CX-60 Debuts New Turbocharged, Hybrid Inline-6

When Mazda unveiled the first member of the Large Product family, the CX-60, the main draw was the availability of a 4-cylinder plug-in hybrid as well as a 3.3-liter turbo diesel with an inline-6 configuration. Now, as its Australian launch draws near, the Japanese carmaker has revealed details about its turbocharged gasoline engine as well.

Is MG Philippines Launching The MG GT Soon? It Looks Like It

It looks like there is no letting up to the MG-Geely rivalry here in the Philippines. It’s shaping up to be a true battle royale as MG Philippines is on the verge of launching their answer to the Geely Emgrand: the MG GT.

After its global unveil last July and confirmation that it was arriving before the end of 2022, Hyundai Motor Philippines is starting the tease of the first-ever 2023 Stargazer—it’s entry in the hotly contested small MPV segment. Check out the teaser video posted below.

LRT-1 private operator Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC) performs non-stop works for the Phase 1 of the 11.7 km LRT-1 Cavite Extension Project. The 73percent overall progress rate as of end August 2022 covers the ongoing electromechanical works such as the laying of rails and installation of the electrical system, as well as the construction of the additional five new LRT-1 stations for Phase 1: Redemptorist, MIA, PITX Asia World, Ninoy Aquino, and Dr. Santos.

With the importance of forests and mangroves emphasized during the recent onslaught of Typhoon Karding, Toyota Motor Philippines is expanding its climate mitigation and biodiversity protection efforts with the adoption of an upland forester block in Siniloan, Laguna and mangrove forests in Calatagan, Batangas.

Suzuki Philippines Inc. (SPH), continues to roll its wheels across the country, bringing its highly-anticipated Auto Festival to Central Luzon.

BYD’s European charge gains momentum as one of the first vehicle it intended to sell there, the Atto 3, scored a perfect five-star Euro NCAP safety rating.

After announcing a joint-venture last June to build and sell premium EVs, Honda and Sony have confirmed that their new EV will be built at a North American Honda plant. It will be exported to other markets such as Japan, with customer deliveries slated to start by the first part of 2026.

MG Hits 20K Total Sales Mark in 4 Years

MG Philippines opens the last quarter of 2022 with a significant brand highlight, recording the sale of the 20,888th brand-new MG unit in Q3 2022.

Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC), turns over P 250,000 cash donation to Irosin District Hospital (IDH) as continuation of their donation project in line with the Road To Progress vision announced during their 25th inaugural anniversary celebration.

Sojitz G Auto Philippines Corporation (SGAP) marked its 3rd year since Geely’s brand relaunch in the Philippine automotive industry on September 25, 2019. For the past years, Geely has been intensifying its efforts in making its presence felt by more and more Filipino car buyers.

The Lexus RZ may be Lexus’s first dedicated battery electric vehicle, but by no means was it the first. The first is actually the Lexus UX 300e, and now, Lexus has updated it significantly for 2023.

AC Motors becomes the first dealer group in the Philippines to offer a used car online selling and trade-in program. The Ayala-backed group, which holds brands such as Honda, Isuzu, Volkswagen, Kia, and Maxus in their portfolio, launches AC Motors Trade+, a new online channel that streamlines the entire process of selling used cars.

In my recent review of the 2022 Trailblazer, I happen to call the Trax a “potato on stilts.” Seems Chevrolet’s realized that their smallest crossover needed a glow-up and so, here it is: the all-new, re-imagined 2024 Trax.

Hyundai Will Keep Its Cars Fresh With Continuous Software Updates Starting 2025

Hyundai Motor Group is pivoting its vehicles from something purely mechanical machine to one that’s software defined. The strategy which will launch Software Defined Vehicles or SDVs by 2025 will usher in a new level of performance and functionality that will keep vehicles up-to-date throughout its entire lifespan.

After its launch in Thailand and Laos, Indonesia is the third ASEAN market to get the all-new 2023 Vios and this time, we know exactly how the 1.5-liter variant is shaping up.

Well…well…well…here’s the all-new 2024 BMW M2, and it’s got a, thank goodness, regular-sized grille. Built at the brand’s San Luis Potosí plant in Mexico, the M2 is a compact high-po coupe that harks back to the iconic 1973 BMW 2002 turbo.

BMW will soon join the likes of Tesla by offering gaming straight off their vehicle console. This move has been made possible with a new partnership between the German automaker and AirConsole.

Harley-Davidson's Apex Factory Custom Paint Option Has Arrived In The Philippines

After announcing it last August, Harley-Davidson has announced that models finished in its new Apex factory custom paint option have arrived in the Philippines. With that, the motorcycle maker is inviting riders to check them out at its Open House event this October 22.

As more car makers start getting into EVs, new terms have started popping up in automotive vocabulary. This can lead to some confusion, especially as people start to embrace this new kind of propulsion technology.

One of south Metro Manila’s premier automotive groups, Auto Icon is holding a one-stop shop for its nine brands at the Corte de las Palmas at the Alabang Town Center until October 19, 2022.

As the economy opens wider and more people scuttle around Metro Manila, ease in mobility continues to be a concern—specifically with congested roads and shortage of parking spaces. The issue of parking has taken over and compromised our productivity, resources, and emotional bandwidth.

Nissan is refreshing the Almera (North American name: Versa) for 2023 with refreshed styling and enhanced features.

Next-Generation 2023 Ford Territory Drops In ASEAN

Did you just get a brand-new Ford Territory? Well, it could be outmoded soon as the next-generation Territory just dropped for the ASEAN market.

Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) continues to expand its presence in the country with the inauguration of its 37th full-service dealership last October 3, 2022, Honda Cars Cauayan (HCCU).

Review: 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer Premier

What’s in a name? That’s perhaps a question best lobbed to Chevrolet when they decided to name their new crossover, the Trailblazer. Unlike its most immediate predecessor, this one gracing the remaining Chevy showrooms nationwide is neither pickup-based nor is it a 7-seater. Still, re-using the name could, at least theoretically, lead to some name recognition or confusion.

Keeping your car properly lubricated is one of the vital requirements for its performance. Thus, changing the engine oil must be on the top of the list when maintain a vehicle’s general well-being. The oil change procedure is crucial and must be scheduled at regular intervals. You must know when to change your car’s engine oil to avoid incurring possible issues in the future.

Southbend Express Services, Inc. (SESI), MPT Mobility’s subsidiary that provides full-on operation and maintenance (O&M) service, announced that it is rebranding as Savvice Corporation.

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October 15, 2022

2023 Mazda CX-60 Debuts New Turbocharged, Hybrid Inline-6

October 14, 2022

Is MG Philippines Launching The MG GT Soon? It Looks Like It

Hyundai Philippines Teases 2023 Stargazer MPV

LRT-1 Cavite Extension Hits 73 Percent Completion, Warns Of Lane Closures Until November 10

Toyota Motor PH Moves To Help Protect Sierra Madre, Batangas Mangroves

Suzuki Auto Festival Heads To Pampanga On October 15-16

Philippine-Bound BYD Atto 3 Scores 5-Star Rating At Euro NCAP

Sony, Honda's Jointly Developed EV To Be Built In The U.S.

October 13, 2022

MG Hits 20K Total Sales Mark in 4 Years

Isuzu PH Donates To Irosin District Hospital In Bicol

Geely PH Hits New Sales Record In September 2022

Lexus Bumps Up The Range Of All-Electric UX 300e For 2023

AC Motors Launches Trade+, Philippines' First-Ever Online Trade-In Platform

Remember The Chevrolet Trax? This Is What It Looks Like Now

October 12, 2022

Hyundai Will Keep Its Cars Fresh With Continuous Software Updates Starting 2025

Toyota Details All-New 2023 Vios's 1.5-liter Engine

BMW Shows Off 460-Horsepower 2024 M2

In-Car Gaming Coming Soon In BMW Vehicles

October 11, 2022

Harley-Davidson's Apex Factory Custom Paint Option Has Arrived In The Philippines

10 Confusing EV Terms Motorists Should Know More About

Auto Icon's Iconic Drive 2022 Brings 9 Auto Brands Together

Remove The Parking Hassle With Dibz

Nissan Debuts New Look 2023 Almera

October 10, 2022

Next-Generation 2023 Ford Territory Drops In ASEAN

Honda Cars Cauayan Is Brand's 37th Dealership In The Philippines

October 9, 2022

Review: 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer Premier

Keep Your Engine Lubed Up With Ravenol, Germany's 75-Year-Old Lubricant Brand

Metro Pacific Tollways Renames Towing Service Provider To Savvice