Volvo Cars Philippines will soon be importing vehicles from neighboring Malaysia, according to reports coming out of Malaysian automotive websites including PaulTan.org.
February 4, 2023
Volvo Philippines To Source EVs From Malaysia
Volvo Cars Philippines will soon be importing vehicles from neighboring Malaysia, according to reports coming out of Malaysian automotive websites including PaulTan.org.
Here Are The Full Specs Of The 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 For The Philippines (w/ Specs)
Last December, Hyundai Motor Philippines (HMPH) made a surprise announcement surrounding the prices and general specs of its Ioniq 5 EV. As its market launch inches closer (it’s expected to make a formal market introduction at the Manila International Auto Show or MIAS in April), HMPH has revealed the full specs of the Ioniq 5, and they look competitive.
Sportscars, Hybrids Dominate List Of Most Satisfying Cars To Own
Would you buy the same car again that you’re driving now? That’s the single defining question behind the annual Consumer Reports list of Most Satisfying and Least Satisfying cars.
Volkswagen PH Responds To Critics By Teasing The Arrival Of The 2023 Tharu Compact Crossover
Update: readers and commenters have pointed that this could just very well be a refreshed/special edition variant of the T-Cross (bummer). Read the update at the bottom, and continue to read the original story.
In what seemed like a direct response to some heavy social media bashing last week concerning unofficial imports of its ID.4 and ID.6 EVs, Volkswagen Philippines has emerged from its long period of hibernation by teasing an upcoming all-new compact crossover: the 2023 Tharu.
Geely Is Now Philippines' 8th Best-Selling Car Brand As 2022 Sales Rise 52 Percent
Geely Philippines ended 2022 with a 52 percent year-on-year sales growth. The Chinese carmaker sold 9,302 units, enabling it to gain one spot in terms of overall industry sales (eighth) with a 2.6 percent market share of the Philippine market.
Ford Returns To Formula 1
After more than two decades, Ford is returning to Formula 1. The American carmaker and Red Bull Powertrains are entering into a long term strategic technical partnership for the development of the next-gen hybrid power unit to be used from the 2026 Formula 1 season onwards.
February 3, 2023
Matchbox To Commemorate 70 Years With Special Range
Mattel is commemorating the 70th Anniversary of the Matchbox brand and seven decades of die-cast adventures by reflecting on its legacy and looking to the future. To celebrate, the brand is introducing a line of special limited-edition vehicles, paying tribute to Matchbox’s heritage of inventing highly detailed and realistic vehicles that have inspired generations of kids while remaining a trusted brand for collectors. Matchbox unleashes kids’ innate desire for freedom to explore the world so that they can discover their independence.
Volvo To Launch Geely-Based Luxury MPV To Rival Lexus LM
Volvo is gearing up to launch three all-electric SUVs, two all-electric sedans, and one all-electric MPV by 2030 with the help of parent company, Geely.
February 2, 2023
Hino Philippines Welcomes New President
Hino Motors Philippines (HMP) announces the appointment of its new president, Mr. Shingo Sakai. In a ceremony last January 27, the new president was introduced to its network of dealers and business partners during the company’s 8th annual dealer conference. Sakai succeeds Mitsuharu Tabata who was at the company’s helm for four years.
Porsche World Road Show Returns To Indonesia With Exhilarating On-Track Action
The highly anticipated Porsche World Road Show (PWRS) returns to Indonesia at the Sentul International Circuit from February 3 to 10, offering sports car enthusiasts the thrill of piloting up to 27 Porsche sports cars on a purpose-built racetrack alongside other off-road driving activities.
Is The Philippine Market Toyota Vios Receiving Another Facelift This Year? Seems So
Will the current Toyota Vios receive yet another update before bowing out? That seems to be the case if these spy shots are correct.
February 1, 2023
San Miguel Removes 1M Tons Of Silt, Waste From Pasig River
San Miguel Corporation (SMC) said it expects its P 2-billion Pasig River cleanup project to cross the one million metric tons threshold in silt and solid wastes removed by this month. This as its dredging teams focus their efforts on both ends of the river—the Manila Bay and Laguna Lake, where significant water flow restriction is known to occur.
MINI Philippines Welcomes MINI Asia To Commemorate First EV-Equipped Dealership
After the opening of the largest Mini showroom in the Philippines in Bonifacio Global City last December, Mini Philippines welcomed Mini Asia to commemorate the flagship showroom and kick off 2023.
Increased Digitalization Helped Boost Nissan Philippines' Aftersales Revenue In 2022
There’s more good news over at Nissan Philippines. Aside from an impending price adjustment to the Leaf EV, the carmaker also reported that as a result of their digitalization efforts, their aftersales revenue has jumped in 2022.
2024 Mazda CX-90 Goes All In On Premium Style, Performance, Comfort
After teasing the availability of a plug-in hybrid variant and the performance of its turbocharged inline-6, Mazda has finally pulled the wraps off its first-ever three-row SUV riding on the new Large Product platform: the first-ever 2024 Mazda CX-90.
January 31, 2023
2023 Hyundai County New Breeze Is An Update To A Best-Seller (w/ Specs)
Hari Asia Resources, Inc. (formerly Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc.) launches the new County New Breeze minibus—upgraded with more performance, safety, and convenience features.
All-New 2023 Toyota Wigo Set For February Reveal. Check Out The Specs
Toyota is set to unveil the all-new Wigo this year, and they’re going the runabout way of doing so. Instead of launching it with the Daihatsu (Ayla) or Toyota badge, the automaker has selected Malaysia as its global debut market as the all-new Perodua Axia.
Toyota Is World's Best-Selling Car Brand For 3rd Straight Year
Toyota has successfully defended its title as the world’s top-selling automaker for the third straight year. In 2022, sales in the group which includes Daihatsu and Hino, reached 10.5 million units.
Nissan, Renault Rebalance Alliance To Become Equal Partners
Nissan and Renault have agreed to equalize the stakes they hold in each other in what could be a major step in reviving their alliance.
Nissan PH Confirms LEAF EV Price Reduction On The Way
Nissan Philippines (NPI) will be able to do a course correction of sorts with regards to the pricing of their all-electric Leaf thanks to the recently passed Executive Order which temporarily modifies the tariff rates on imported EVs and EV parts. This was confirmed by Juan Manuel Hoyos, NPI president.
January 30, 2023
Volvo Cars PH Sees 2022 Sales Grow 27 Percent Versus Pre-Pandemic Figures
Volvo Philippines sees its 2022 sales grow by 27 percent compared to pre-pandemic figures.
Buy A Peugeot, Get The Chance To Watch The 24 Hours Of Le Mans Live
Peugeot Philippines is rewarding its customers with the chance to win an all-expense paid trip to the 24 Hours Le Mans race happening in France from June 10 to 11, 2023. Two lucky winners and their companions will receive VIP access to the Le Mans Race, round trip airfare and hotel accommodations.
January 29, 2023
All-New Peugeot 3008 Due This Year, Will Be "BEV By Design"
Peugeot will be launching the next-generation 3008 SUV by the second of this year followed closely by the all-new 5008. This was revealed at the brand’s E-Lion event.
Review: 2023 Mazda BT-50 Pangolin Edition II
Ask a 7-year old kid to name a truck, and chances are they’d come up with something that sounds like a character from Mad Max. You could get names like Rictus Erectus, Furiosa, and Mudguts—yes, these are actual Mad Max characters. And then, there’s the Mazda BT-50 Pangolin. The what, you ask? The pangolin. The scaly anteater with poor vision, no teeth, and rolls up when threatened. It doesn’t jive with the oh-so-common rough and tough branding associated with pickups, and it sort of tells you where Mazda’s going with here.
Suzuki Teases 2023 Grand Vitara For ASEAN Market
Well, that didn’t take very long. After its global debut in India just last July, the next region to get the all-new Suzuki Grand Vitara is ASEAN. And it’s happening this February.
Suzuki Is Working On A Jimny Hybrid And EV
After introducing a larger, five-door version early this month, Suzuki says there’s more in store for the Jimny 4x4 in the near future.
DHL Express Expands Philippine EV Fleet
DHL Express has expanded its fleet of Electric Vehicles (EVs) in the Philippines. The move aims to deepen its contribution towards reducing environmental impact and promote green logistics. The new batch of 18 EVs include 13 vans and five motorcycles.
January 27, 2023
Has Mazda Lost Their Design Mojo With The 2023 Mazda2?
Mazda is known lately for their beautifully styled cars. Imbued with the Kodo design language, they’re basically rolling pieces of art. Sadly, that streak seems to have ended with the new Mazda2.
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