December 1, 2022
GAC Motor Has A New Philippine Distributor
Astara strengthens momentum as it enters its second year of operations in the Philippines with the addition of GAC Motor to its automotive distributorship portfolio. The partnership with GAC Motor positions Astara Philippines as a key player in the local automotive sector with two global auto brands under its belt since launching Peugeot in January this year.
Filed Under:
GAC Corporate,
News,
PHL Auto Industry
BYD Overtakes Volkswagen As China's Best-Selling Car Brand In November
BYD has overtaken Volkswagen as China’s best-selling car brand. This is according to data from China Merchants Bank International or CMBI.
Filed Under:
BYD Corporate,
News
Scania PH Unveils First Locally Built Body For New Bus Line
Scania, the world’s leading provider of sustainable transport solutions, sets its sights on being the number one supplier of coach buses in the country with the launch of Scania Touring.
Filed Under:
News,
Scania Corporate
Subaru WRX STI, Mitsubishi Lancer Evolutions Are Now Considered As Collectible Cars
With the discontinuation of the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution in 2016 and the planned phase out of the Subaru WRX STI after this generation, it has had a positive effect when it comes to collectability.
Filed Under:
News,
Sports Sedan,
Subaru WRX STI
Apparently, EVs Are Great For Dogs Too
If there’s yet another reason you should consider going EV, it’s this: they’re better for your dogs.
Filed Under:
Electric Vehicles (EV),
News,
Safety
Honda Rolls Out Next-Generation Honda Sensing 360 To Global Markets
Honda is expanding the availability of its next-generation driver assist technology outside of its home market of Japan and China. Honda Sensing 360 and Honda Sensing Elite will be made standard in U.S.-based Honda models by 2030.
Filed Under:
Honda Corporate,
News,
Safety,
Technology
November 30, 2022
Limited-Edition 610-Horsepower Lamborghini Huracán Sterrato Is Made For Playing In The Dirt
Just when you thought there was only room for one off-road-tuned supercar, think again. Lamborghini has just entered that niche with the limited-edition Huracán Sterrato.
Filed Under:
Lamborghini Huracán,
News,
Sports Car
Manila Is One Of The Worst Cities In The World For Commuters
To anyone who has experienced commuting around Metro Manila, this shouldn’t come as a surprise. The National Capital Region (NCR) ranks as one of the worst cities when it comes to its public transportation system based on a study compiled by the Oliver Wyman Forum and the University of California at Berkeley.
BYD Philippines Accepting Orders For Most Affordable EV SUV: The 2023 Atto 3 For P 2.598M (w/ Specs)
BYD Philippines is now accepting orders for the 2023 Atto 3 SUV. Unlike the Dolphin EV which was designed primarily for the Chinese domestic market and subsequently made available for export, the Atto 3 is built from the ground-up as part of the Chinese battery electric vehicle leader’s global push.
Filed Under:
BYD Atto 3,
Electric Vehicles (EV),
News
Volvo Showroom Soon To Rise In Pampanga
Volvo Philippines officially inks the deal with Gateway Group to open a dealership in Pampanga. The partnership was finalized in a contract signing ceremony held on November 16, 2022 at the Volvo Makati Showroom.
Filed Under:
Dealerships,
News,
Volvo Corporate
November 29, 2022
If You Think The Ford Ranger Couldn't Get Even More Premium, They Come Up With The 2023 Ranger Platinum
When it comes to the top-spec Ranger, Ford fans has their eyes on the Ranger Raptor—the Baja-conquering off-road spec version of the next-gen truck. But what if you couldn’t care about jumping over sand dunes and all that? What if all you want is a touch of luxury and even more premium features? Seems Ford now has you covered with the first-ever Ranger Platinum.
Filed Under:
Ford Ranger,
News,
Pick-Up
No Other Carmaker Will Turnover A Brand-New Car Quite Like Mazda Philippines
Porscha Nicolas (third from left in lead photo) is currently battling some health issues. Though she prefers to keep the exact details private, it’s been causing her great pain. And while she’s undergoing treatment, there’s one thing that takes the pain away, even if momentarily: driving her parent’s MX-5.
Filed Under:
Mazda Corporate,
Mazda MX-5,
News
Looking For A New Business? Why Not Set Up Your Own EV Charging Network?
With the Electric Vehicle Industry Development Act or EVIDA lapsing into law, establishments will soon be required to put up EV charging stations. And while most of them are free, why not make it a source of additional income? That’s where Solarius EV Charging comes in.
Filed Under:
Electric Vehicles (EV),
News
Mazda PH Studying To Bring CX-60 SUV To Market In 2023
Mazda Philippines is studying to bring in the CX-60 compact SUV; this was revealed by Steven Tan, President and CEO of Bermaz Auto Philippines, the distributor of the Japanese automotive brand, at a roundtable discussion.
Filed Under:
Mazda Corporate,
Mazda CX-60,
News
November 28, 2022
Mazda MX-5 Crowned Endurance Race Champions Anew
On November 27, 2022, Team MSCC Mazda Miata is crowned the 2022 Petron Makabayan Endurance Race Challenge over-all race champion after completing 188 laps over eight hours of non-stop racing. The team also managed to bag the Class 1 and Open A categories for both the 4- and 8-hour race.
Filed Under:
Mazda Corporate,
Mazda MX-5,
Motorsports,
News
Maxus PH Offering Up To P 240K Discount On Its Vans
This holiday season is the ideal time to gather all the members of your family and embark on that exciting road trip you’ve been planning for so long. But you’d want to make sure no one in your household gets left behind, so your vehicle must be able to comfortably and safely accommodate them all.
Mini Philippines Launches 3-Door Resolute Edition For P 3.3M
British United Automobiles, Inc. (BUAI) launches the Mini Resolute Edition for the Philippine market. Offering the brand’s thrilling driving experience, this new special edition three-door adds unique exterior and interior design elements for a more unconventional appeal.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Luxury Car,
MINI Cooper,
News
November 27, 2022
Back On Top: Team Mitsubishi Ralliart Takes Victory At Asia Cross Country Rally 2022
After 1,524 grueling kilometers, Team Mitsubishi Ralliart won the Asia Cross Country Rally 2022 (AXCR 2022).
Filed Under:
Mitsubishi Corporate,
Mitsubishi Strada,
Motorsports,
News
November 25, 2022
Meralco Reaffirms Support For DOTr Infrastructure Projects
The Manila Electric Company (Meralco) committed anew its support for the government’s transportation infrastructure development efforts crucial to the country’s pandemic recovery and economic growth.
Filed Under:
DOTr,
Meralco Corporate,
News
BMW Closes 50 Years Of M With Limited-Edition BMW 3.0 CSL
When BMW released the XM as their way of celebrating 50 years of the high-performance BMW M brand, some eyebrows were raised. Well, don’t worry. If the first dedicated BMW M model since the M1 isn’t to your liking, there’s always this: the BMW 3.0 CSL.
Filed Under:
BMW 3.0 CSL,
News,
Sports Car
Toyota Motor PH To Continue Assembling All-New Vios In The Philippines
It seems that Toyota Motor Philippines will be assembling the all-new Vios sub-compact sedan locally, after all.
Filed Under:
News,
PHL Auto Industry,
Toyota Corporate,
Toyota Vios
How Much Does It Cost To Service The EV6? Kia Philippines Reveals All
In the lead up to the Philippine market launch of their first-ever all-electric vehicle, the EV6, Kia Philippines revealed more tidbits, particularly surrounding its cost of ownership and availability.
Filed Under:
Electric Vehicles (EV),
Kia Corporate,
Kia EV6,
News
November 24, 2022
Solarius EV Charging Opens At Fairmont Makati
Solarius EV Charging, a sister company of Solarius Energy, announces the launch of a network of public EV charging locations.
Filed Under:
Electric Vehicles (EV),
News
2022 Maserati MC20 Arrives In The Philippines
Modena Motorsports, Inc., the official importer and distributor of Maserati in the Philippines announces the arrival of the Maserati MC20 supercar. The first vehicle designed and built under Maserati’s new era, the MC20 combines luxury and performance with the Italian brand’s unique style.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Maserati MC20,
News,
Sports Car
Toyota Motor PH Caps Off 2022 Season Of Vios Cup
Toyota Motor Philippines concluded this year’s Toyota Gazoo Racing (TGR) Vios Cup with an unforgettable final weekend.
Filed Under:
News,
Toyota Corporate,
Toyota Vios Cup
Changan's "Christmas Three Delights" Offers Deals On Best-Sellers
From November 11 to 30, 2022, Changan Motor Philippines’ “Christmas Three Delights” has on offer best holiday deals for its current top three best-sellers, the Changan Alsvin, CS35 Plus, and the CS75 Plus.
Filed Under:
Changan Alsvin,
Changan Corporate,
Changan CS35 Plus,
Changan CS75 Plus
November 23, 2022
Honda Cars PH Offering Low Down Payment For All-New BR-V
Following the official Philippine launch of the Honda BR-V, Honda Cars Philippines (HCPI) is bringing it closer to the motoring public with its simultaneous nationwide mall displays from November 24 onwards.
Filed Under:
Events,
Honda Corporate,
News
Mitsubishi Motors PH To Launch All-New Strada, 2 New SUVs In 2023
No one is questioning that Mitsubishi Motors Philippines (MMPC) has been relatively quiet when it comes to new products of late. With the exception of the Xpander launched last May (and that’s even technically a refresh), the country’s solidly number two carmaker has just done special edition variants of its Montero Sport, Strada, and Mirage G4 (two of them, in fact) to keep things fresh. Well, don’t worry because they’re stirring up some nice things come 2023.
Filed Under:
Mitsubishi Concept Cars,
Mitsubishi Corporate,
Mitsubishi Strada,
News
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