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January 4, 2023

Mitsubishi Motors PH Adjusts Prices Of Strada, Montero Sport Starting This January


Along with Honda Cars Philippines (and the Toyota Wigo), Mitsubishi Motors Philippines is yet another carmaker that has announced a raft of price increases effective this January 2023.

2023 Mitsubishi Xpander Cross Launching On January 26


Heads-up, 7-seater SUV/MPV buyers: the refreshed Mitsubishi Xpander Cross is launching this January 26, 2023.

Should Mitsubishi Motors PH Bring Back Impulse Blue For The 2023 Montero Sport?


If there’s one criticism you could throw at the Mitsubishi Montero Sport is that there’s a general lack of bold colors. Aside from Medium Red Mica, which is an indent order color, the rest of the palette is dominated by shades of gray: White Diamond, Sterling Silver Metallic, Graphite Gray Metallic, and Jet Black Mica.

Honda Cars PH Greets 2023 With Hefty Price Increase


Honda Cars Philippines is greeting 2023 with a substantial adjustment in their vehicles’ suggested retail price.

Hyundai Aims To Improve Customer Trust, Safety As They Roll Out More EVs In 2023


At their first face-to-face New Year’s townhall in three years, Hyundai Motor Group (HMG) outlined its strategic vision for 2023. The group, which includes not just Hyundai but Kia as well as the upscale Genesis brand, hopes to consolidate its leadership in the EV space, while also garnering better trust not just with shareholders but with customers and owners as well.

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).

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.

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 #).

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.

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.

The 2023 GAC GS3 Outruns The Geely Coolray, Looks Mighty Impressive Too


GAC Motor has unveiled the all-new GS3—a compact crossover designed for Gen Z buyers.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.