January 4, 2023
Volvo PH Teases All-Electric C40 Recharge
Volvo Cars Philippines looks forward to an electrifying 2023 with the market introduction of the C40 Recharge. This is based off a teaser photo that they posted on their social media accounts (see below).
Filed Under:
Electric Vehicles (EV),
News,
Volvo C40
January 2, 2023
A Chinese Car Caught Fire At The Guangzhou Auto Show
The long delayed 2022 Guangzhou International Automobile Exhibition (aka Guangzhou Auto Show) was off to a fiery start when one of the concept cars presented at the show caught fire.
Filed Under:
News
The Subaru Levorg Sport # Is The Closest Thing We'll Get To A WRX STI Wagon
At the 2020 Tokyo Auto Salon, Subaru used the annual tuning show to present the Levorg (local market WRX Wagon) tweaked by their in-house tuner, STI. Known as the Levorg STI Sport, it featured handling enhancements led by the brand’s first use of electronically-controlled dampers. Three Tokyo Auto Salons later, Subaru is bringing a sharper version of their fast grocery-getter appropriately named the Levorg STI Sport Sharp (stylistically written as Levorg STI Sport #).
Filed Under:
News,
Sports Sedan,
Subaru Levorg,
Subaru WRX,
Tokyo Auto Salon
January 1, 2023
Ford PH Returns To In-Person Activities For Global Caring Month
Ford Philippines returned to in-person volunteer activities last September to celebrate its annual Global Caring Month, with its employees participating in various community-building programs for the entire month.
Filed Under:
CSR,
Ford Corporate,
News
2023 Subaru Crosstrek Boost Gear Embraces The Great Outdoors
Subaru continues to embrace its outdoorsy image with the Crosstrek Boost Gear Concept for the 2023 Tokyo Auto Salon. Based on the recently launched all-new Crosstrek, the Crosstrek Boost Gear Concept shows what a potential off-road-centric version of the compact crossover would be like.
Filed Under:
Compact Crossover,
News,
Subaru Crosstrek,
Tokyo Auto Salon
Hyundai Palisade SUV Returns To Philippines With P 3.780M Price Tag (w/ Specs)
Hyundai’s flagship SUV, the Palisade, makes its return to the Hyundai Motor Philippines (HMPH) website carrying a P 3.780-million price tag.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Hyundai Palisade,
Luxury SUV,
News
Isuzu PH Completes P 1M Donation Project To Health Care Institutions
As part of the Road to Progress vision launched during its 25th inaugural anniversary in support of Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) initiated a cash donation project to select hospitals nationwide. Specifically aiming to promote Good Health and Well-Being to community, IPC donated a total of P 1 million cash to four select hospitals in different regions of the Philippines with each hospital receiving P 250,000 cash to aid in their projects and necessities.
Filed Under:
CSR,
Isuzu Corporate,
News
Mitsubishi Announces Discontinuation Of Mirage Sub-Compact
Could the end of the road be near for the Mitsubishi Mirage? That seems to be the case, as its discontinuation has just been announced for its home market of Japan.
Filed Under:
Mitsubishi Corporate,
Mitsubishi Mirage,
News
Subaru Brings Back Forester XT In 2023 For All-Wheel Drive's 50th Anniversary
In celebration of 50 years of Subaru’s all-wheel drive technology, the 6-star brand is bringing back the Forester XT, at least for the Japanese market.
Filed Under:
Compact SUV,
News,
Subaru Forester
December 23, 2022
Araneta To NAIA Bus Service Announces 2022 Christmas Schedule
Heads-up, holiday travelers. If you’re heading to the airport from the Cubao area, you can have the convenience of the Ube Express P2P Bus service. Leaving from the Araneta City Bus Port, they’ve adjusted their schedule of operations in line with the busy season.
December 22, 2022
Hyundai Ioniq Is 2022-2023 Japan Import Car Of The Year
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 has added another trophy to its cabinet: the 2022-2023 Japan Import Car of the Year. A finalist for the main 2022-2023 Japan Car of the Year (JCOTY) award, this marks the first time a Korean automaker has won the title.
Filed Under:
Car Awards,
Electric Vehicles (EV),
Hyundai Corporate,
Hyundai Ioniq 5,
News
Kia Bids Stinger GT Goodbye With Limited-Edition Tribute Edition
Kia is bidding goodbye to its high-performance Stinger GT with the Stinger Tribute Edition. Limited to just 1,000 units worldwide, the Tribute Edition celebrates the sports sedan’s contribution to the brand since its introduction in 2017.
Filed Under:
Kia Stinger,
News,
Sports Sedan
December 21, 2022
SMC Says Brace Yourselves For Peak Traffic On Tollways, Announces "Toll Holiday" Sked
With holiday traffic expected to peak this week, SMC Infrastructure is advising motorists to plan their trips ahead to avoid lengthy delays and get to their destination safely.
Filed Under:
News,
RFID,
San Miguel Corporate,
Traffic
7 Ways You Can Save Gas And Beat The Christmas Traffic
Christmas should be fun for everyone, but when EDSA feels like a giant parking lot on a Friday night in December, it’s hard to muster any kind of holiday cheer. With traffic congestion approaching pre-pandemic levels, this year is expected to be daily Carmageddon in December, as malls extend their working hours to accommodate the Christmas rush.
Filed Under:
Feature,
Fuel,
News,
Shell Corporate
Modern Jeepneys Found To Be Up To 40 Percent More Efficient Than Traditional Jeepneys
The Fuso Canter Express Modern PUV (Class 3) achieved 8.8 km/L as certified by the Automobile Association of the Philippines (AAP) during its fuel eco-run challenge. This means operators stand to save up to P 6.3 per kilometer compared to traditional jeepneys and their 5.2 km/L average fuel consumption.
Filed Under:
Fuso Corporate,
News,
PUV Modernization
Team Philippines Named One Of The Best At Isuzu World Technical Competition
Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) has once again proven the excellent quality of its aftersales and service program as its team wins 2nd place in Commercial Vehicles (CV) Division and 3rd place in Light Commercial Vehicles (LCV) Division in the recently concluded 17th Isuzu World Technical Competition, also dubbed as the annual “I-1 Grand Prix” (I-1 GP). With the collective efforts and hard work of both IPC Aftersales team and Isuzu Dealers, Isuzu Philippines was able to prevail in the Top 5 of both divisions for 10 years now, bringing home two (2) Champion titles way back in 2015 and 2018.
Filed Under:
Isuzu Corporate,
News,
Service
December 20, 2022
Hyundai Overtakes Kia In November 2022 Sales
According to the joint report of the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines (CAMPI) and Truck Manufacturers Association (TMA), new vehicle sales have reached 35,037 units in November—a 32.4 percent growth compared to the same period (26,456 units) a year ago.
Filed Under:
CAMPI,
News,
PHL Auto Industry
This D-Max Has Proven Isuzu's Durability By Clocking In An Insane Amount Of Kilometers
Isuzu in the United Kingdom went on a mission to find the highest mileage D-Max in the country. Their search cumulated with a vehicle that has recorded an astounding 351,364 miles (565,465 kilometers) on the odometer, all without any major repair or incident.
Filed Under:
Isuzu Corporate,
Isuzu D-Max,
News,
Pick-Up
Unioil Opens 100th Service Station
Unioil Petroleum Philippines, Inc. (UPPI) one of the leading local petroleum companies, has recently opened its 100th station in Lancaster, Imus City, Cavite.
Filed Under:
Fuel,
News,
Unioil Corporate
BMW Philippines To Launch 4 EVs, At Least 4 New Models In 2023
SMC Asia Car Distributors Corporation (SMAC), the official importer and distributor of BMW in the Philippines is set to have a very busy 2023 with the launch of all-new models. This was announced by its president, Spencer Yu, during their annual media thanksgiving party.
Filed Under:
BMW 3 Series,
BMW 7 Series,
BMW Corporate,
BMW i4,
BMW iX3,
BMW X1,
News
Hyundai Shows Off 2024 Kona And It Looks Glorious
Hyundai is capping off 2022 in peak form by releasing the first photos of its all-new 2024 Kona compact crossover. And yes, it’s quite the looker.
Filed Under:
Compact Crossover,
Hyundai Kona,
News
December 18, 2022
Nissan Lights Up Ormoc Christmas Tree Using The LEAF EV
Nissan Philippines visited the City of Ormoc to participate in the community’s annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony, bringing joy and hope to Ormocanons while advocating sustainable mobility with the 100 percent electric Nissan Leaf. The Leaf powered up the city’s 50-foot Christmas tree through the EV’s V2X technology that allows the Leaf to act as a power generator.
Filed Under:
Electric Vehicles (EV),
News,
Nissan Corporate,
Nissan Leaf
December 16, 2022
All You Need To Know About Using Your Easytrip RFID On SLEX, STAR Tollway, And More
When Autosweep (the Electronic Toll Collection system run by San Miguel Corporation) announced that its interoperability with Easytrip (the Electronic Toll Collection system run by the Metro Pacific Tollways) will start on January 15, 2023 there was a collective sigh of FUCKING FINALLY.
Thanks To Honda SENSING, The All-New BR-V Provides The Calm In Holiday Traffic
With the holidays in full swing, it could only mean one thing: traffic carmageddon. Driving in stop-and-go traffic for hours on end can take its toll leading to stress, and worse still, avoidable traffic accidents and crashes.
Filed Under:
Feature,
Honda BR-V,
Safety,
Technology
Final Lexus Car Maintenance Weekend In 2022 Happening Until December 17
Lexus owners need not look far to have their prized vehicles cared for by trained technicians and service personnel. Periodic Maintenance Service (PMS) and repairs are best done by Lexus’ trained technicians. Because of this, Lexus accredited Dealerships in the Philippines at strategic locations that are easily accessible. In the spirit of Omotenashi—or Lexus’ unique brand of Japanese hospitality—select Toyota dealerships have been accredited by Lexus to care for the needs of Lexus customers nationwide.
Filed Under:
Lexus Corporate,
News,
Service
Beep Cards Can Now Be Reloaded At M Lhuillier Branches
Beep cardholders may now reload their cards in M Lhuillier branches, as M Lhuillier Financial Services, Inc. marked its strategic partnership with AF Payments Inc. to provide more convenience to its growing customers.
Filed Under:
News
Bosch PH Launches "Care For Life" CSR
Bosch Automotive Aftermarket (AA) partners with Teach For The Philippines (TFP) to support the development of education skills necessary for children in the Philippines basic literacy, numeracy and socioemotional skills with their #CareforEducation campaign. The campaign addresses the challenges of providing education at a system-level to children within poverty communities and the less fortunate in the Philippines.
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