Borgward, the German car brand that Foton wanted to resurrect, is dead once again. This as the Chinese-owned German marque filed for bankruptcy at a Beijing court just this week.
December 2, 2022
Foton-Owned Borgward Is Dead (Again)
Borgward, the German car brand that Foton wanted to resurrect, is dead once again. This as the Chinese-owned German marque filed for bankruptcy at a Beijing court just this week.
This Solar-Powered EV Will Never Need To Be Plugged In. And You Can Actually Buy One
Has a Dutch automotive startup solved the problem surrounding EV range anxiety? With the Lightyear 0, perhaps. This is the world’s first series-production EV that generates power directly from sunlight.
Did A Recalled Ford Expedition Take Out U.S. Secret Service Vehicles?
Did a Ford Expedition cause a fire at a rental car park? Investigators seem to think so as they’ve narrowed down the cause of a fire that took out several vehicles, among them SUVs rented and returned by the U.S. Secret Service just a few days earlier.
Look: One Of 500 Alfa Romeo Giulia GTA Is In Manila
Here’s something for the Interesting Car Spotting Group: an ultra-rare 2022 Alfa Romeo Giulia GTA has landed in Manila.
Chery Auto PH Celebrates 3 Years With Tiggo Club Drive
Chery Auto Philippines celebrated the brand’s third year in the Philippines with a fun and spirited drive down south, with members of various Chery Tiggo clubs.
Hyundai Motor PH Powers MOA Night Of Lights
Hyundai Motor Philippines Inc. (HMPH) is part of the country’s biggest on-ground holiday spectacle, the Mall of Asia (MOA) Night of Lights (NOL). Open to the public, this immersive, audio-visual drive-through attraction is designed for Filipinos to take delight in the joy and wonder of Christmas. For 2022, SM MOA has partnered with The Walt Disney Company Philippines, Inc. (Disney), through their “From Our Family To Yours” campaign, in creating seven larger-than-life Disney-themed zones which will be powered by Hyundai.
December 1, 2022
SMC Infrastructure To Eliminate Multiple Toll Stops Within Southern Expressways
Starting on December 1, 2022, SMC Infrastructure will implement its “Seamless Southern Tollways” program which will eliminate the need for northbound and southbound motorists to do multiple toll stops within its southern expressways—South Luzon Expressway (SLEX), SLEX-Greenfield, and the Southern Tagalog Arterial Road (STAR) Tollway.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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