The Lexus IS has taken the crown of best-selling compact luxury passenger car in the Philippine market in 2022. This is according to the year-end sales report of the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines or CAMPI.
February 8, 2023
Lexus IS Is The Philippines' Best-Selling Compact Luxury Passenger Car For 2022
The Lexus IS has taken the crown of best-selling compact luxury passenger car in the Philippine market in 2022. This is according to the year-end sales report of the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines or CAMPI.
Toyota Shows Off 2023 Wigo's New Face
Just a week before its global reveal, Toyota through its affiliate Malaysian Perodua, has released the first official photos of the all-new Wigo (Malaysian market Perodua) showing its front and rear clips.
February 6, 2023
Furukawa Battery Now In The Philippines
In need of a new car battery? Auto parts specialist BSB Junrose wants you to consider its newest offering: Furukawa automotive batteries.
Honda Offers Discounts, Free PMS For Select Vehicles Until February 28
Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) is extending its “New Year, New Deals” promo and now includes “Choose Your Own Deals” for the City sedan and Brio until February 28.
Sportscar In Their DNA: Experiencing The Porsche World Road Show 2023
Welcome to the Porsche World Road Show (PWRS), a professional driving event that’s been held in more than 45 countries around the world. Seen purely from a marketer’s standpoint, there’s no better way to showcase the singleness of the Porsche mindset. It’s proof of the brand’s philosophy achieved through generations of honing and improvement. For owners and enthusiasts, it’s the best way to experience the entire line-up in the way it’s meant to be experienced.
February 5, 2023
Review: 2023 Toyota RAV4 LTD Hybrid
Sport Utility Vehicles are all gas guzzlers, right? Well, not the Toyota RAV4. Sized smack in the middle of the compact SUV segment, it produces class-leading fuel economy figures, and that’s counting the diesel-fed Honda CR-V. How’s that possible? In a flash of brilliance, the entire RAV4 is now a hybrid. Though you still fill it up with gasoline like Petron XCS in the usual way, there’s an electric motor to share the effort and cut fuel consumption. It’s quite the ace, and this finally helps it shine.
February 4, 2023
Isuzu Makati Is 2022 Isuzu Dealer Of The Year
Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) recognized the exemplary performance of its dealers at the 2022 Dealer of the Year Awards (DOYA) last January 27. The annual DOYA event acknowledges the hard work and commitment of sales and aftersales force of Isuzu dealers.
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.
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