February 24, 2023
Nissan PH Offers Free Vehicle Check-Up For Summer
For those planning a road trip this upcoming Lenten season and Labor Day, the first item on one's checklist should be to have their vehicle serviced to avoid any troubles on the road.
Filed Under:
News,
Nissan Corporate,
Service
Geely Launches Yinhe (Galaxy), Their Flagship Electrified Brand
Geely has unveiled their flagship electrified vehicle brand, Geely Yinhe (Galaxy) with two initial products—the Galaxy L7 plug-in hybrid SUV (below photo) and a fully-electric concept called the Galaxy Light (above photo).
Filed Under:
Electric Vehicles (EV),
Geely Corporate,
News
Toyota Starts Exporting LHD Innova Hybrids From Indonesia
After its global debut in November, Toyota has started exporting its first-ever Innova Hybrid from its manufacturing base in Indonesia.
Filed Under:
News,
Toyota Corporate,
Toyota Innova
February 23, 2023
Ayala Foundation, Mitsubishi Corporation Partner For Youth Program
Ayala Foundation and Mitsubishi Corporation recently renewed their commitment to support the youth sector through a memorandum of understanding for the Maging Magiting Youth Leadership Program (MMYLP).
Fuso Philippines Introduces Fleet Intelligence
The pandemic brought changes to consumer behavior—causing e-commerce to expand in many ways toward new customers, new brands, and businesses. To handle the situation, B2C (Business to Consumer) industry changed their way to maximize digitalization including personalized customer experience.
Filed Under:
Fuso Corporate,
News
J&T Express Continues Re-Fleeting With Hino Trucks
Hino Motors Philippines Corporation (HMP) teams up with logistics giant J&T Express as the latter expands its fleet operations this year.
Filed Under:
Hino Corporate,
Hino CV,
News
Just How Big Are Toyota Motor Philippines' Sales Numbers?
Toyota is probably only car brand capable of hitting the 10,000 units a month sales range consistently. Just last January, the country’s number one automaker managed to move 13,428 units or a 45.42 percent market share. Their closest rival, Mitsubishi is way behind with just 17 percent market share (5,030 units sold).
Filed Under:
CAMPI,
News,
PHL Auto Industry,
Toyota Corporate
Honda's Best-Selling Nameplate Isn't The City Or Brio Anymore
When the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines and Truck Manufacturers Association (CAMPI-TMA) released their January industry data, the big surprise was Honda. From a mainstay in the lower half of the country’s Top 10 best-selling car brands, the Japanese carmaker found itself back into the Top 5, overtaking Suzuki and Isuzu in the process.
Filed Under:
CAMPI,
Honda BR-V,
Honda Corporate,
News,
PHL Auto Industry
February 22, 2023
Nissan Philippines Launching New Terra Variant On February 25
Heads up, Nissan Philippines is launching a new variant of its best-selling Terra mid-sized SUV this Saturday, February 25.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Mid-sized SUV,
News,
Nissan Terra
All-New 2023 Hyundai Accent To Come With Sleek Looks, Turbo Power; Arriving On March 21
Ahead of its global unveil on March 21, Hyundai has released design sketches of its all-new (and likely last generation) Accent.
Filed Under:
Hyundai Accent,
News,
Sub-Compact
Hyundai Enjoys Strong Start To 2023; Targets Top 6 Finish In PH Market
Hyundai Motor Company says its January 2023 global sales reached 306,296 units—a 8.4 percent year-over-year. Despite the continued uncertainties in the business environment, global sales have grown steadily from last year thanks to popular new models and strong demand for the brand.
Filed Under:
CAMPI,
Hyundai Corporate,
News,
PHL Auto Industry
German Motorists Vote The Hyundai Staria As Their Van Of Choice
For the second consecutive year, the Hyundai Staria was voted as the Import Van of the Year at the Best Cars award of the German trade journal, auto motor und sport.
Filed Under:
Car Awards,
Hyundai Staria,
Luxury MPV,
News
Do You Drive A White Suzuki? You're Probably One Smart Guy
After revealing which type of drivers are most likely to show psychopathic tendencies, a new study now reveals which car brands have the smartest (and dumbest) drivers.
Filed Under:
News
February 21, 2023
Headed To Baguio This Weekend? Enjoy Discounts And Freebies At Caltex
Caltex, marketed by Chevron Philippines Inc. (CPI) celebrates Panagbenga festival by offering fuel discounts and premium items to both locals and tourists alike.
Filed Under:
Caltex,
Chevron Corporate,
Fuel,
News
Women Vote Ford Ranger As 2023's Best 4x4 And Pick-Up Truck
Touted as the most versatile and capable Ford Ranger ever, it is also officially the “Best 4x4 and Pick-up” according to the Women’s World Car of the Year (WWCOTY) judges.
Filed Under:
Car Awards,
Ford Ranger,
News
Lexus And Kia Make The Most Dependable Vehicles
Lexus is once again the most dependable car brand, based on the 2023 J.D. Power U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study or VDS. And in results that echo last year’s, Kia remains the highest rated mainstream brand for the second year running.
Filed Under:
J.D. Power,
Kia Corporate,
Lexus Corporate,
News
Honda Drops VTEC For Emissions Sake
Is it the beginning of the end for Honda’s famed VTEC technology? When it comes to the company’s new generation V6, that seems to be the case.
Filed Under:
Engines,
Honda Corporate,
Honda Pilot,
News
Kia Philippines Lauded As Best Performing Market In Asia-Pacific In 2022
In its fourth year as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Ayala Corporation, KP Motors Corporation (Kia Philippines) announced that it has outpaced the growth of the automotive industry as a whole with a 34 percent sales increase in 2022 (the industry grew 26 percent).
Filed Under:
CAMPI,
Kia Corporate,
News,
PHL Auto Industry
February 20, 2023
It's Not Just Your Imagination: Manila's Traffic Worsened In 2022
Cubao to Makati in 5 minutes? How about 27? That’s the time it took to travel approximately 10 kilometers in 2022 according to the annual TomTom Traffic Index.
February 19, 2023
2023 Volvo XC40 Now Comes With Standard Hybrid Power For P 3.690M (w/ Specs)
At the Alabang Country Club’s 35th Mango Tee, Volvo Philippines showed off the XC40 premium compact SUV. Dubbed as one of the country’s most prestigious golfing events, Volvo used the occasion to show off the updated version of the smallest member of its range, now powered by the Boost Hybrid powertrain.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Luxury Car,
News,
Volvo XC40
The Toyota Corolla Cross GR Sport Hybrid Is Built For Work And Play
There has been so much ado when it comes to the discussion of electrification in the country. Is it coming? Is it here? When will the Philippines finally transition to more sustainable mobility? Why is the government taking so long in extending legislative support? While most of the luxury brands have continued to launch EV after EV, in an effort to provide Filipinos next-level mobility, Toyota has taken a more practical and, dare we say, simpler route while still providing motorists a taste of what it means to shift to a more sustainable mode of transport.
Filed Under:
Compact Crossover,
Driver's Seat,
Toyota Corolla Cross
Review: 2023 BMW 530i M Sport
Few cars have such wide-ranging talents as the BMW 5 Series, and buyers seem to agree: it’s been at the heart of the German automaker’s range in every generation that’s been around (the current is the seventh). However, in the time when it has become almost the default choice, helped by the fact that it’s the best of its kind, it faces an interesting challenge: luxury crossovers. But as the demand for luxury sedans is shrinking, BMW isn’t going down without a fight. Their response is to come up with the best 5 Series since the legendary E39 generation.
Filed Under:
BMW 5 Series,
Driver's Seat,
Luxury Car
February 18, 2023
2023 Suzuki Grand Vitara Returns To ASEAN With Hybrid Power
After teasing its ASEAN return last January, Suzuki has finally unveiled the all-new Grand Vitara in Indonesia.
Filed Under:
Compact Crossover,
News,
Suzuki Grand Vitara
Remember That Volkswagen Model Being Teased? It's Just New Colors For The T-Cross
It’s our fault, really. We got so excited at the prospect at an all-new Volkswagen model hitting the Philippine market that we (probably along with you) got deflated by this piece of news. Remember that “thing” that VW was teasing? It’s nothing more than just new colors for its T-Cross sub-compact SUV.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
News,
Sub-Compact SUV,
Volkswagen T-Cross
February 17, 2023
Hyundai Baliwag Bags Best In Service For Asia-Pacific At Global Customer Experience Championship
Hyundai Naga and Baliwag earned top distinctions at the 2022 Global Customer Experience Championship (CXC). A network-wide competition started by Hyundai Motor Corporation advocates exceptional customer care in both Sales and Aftersales. It not only reinforces the competencies of the brand’s frontliners, but also remind and enable them to embody the “Hyundai Dealer Key Behavior” of H.E.A.R.T., which stands for Host, Empathize, Anticipate, Respect, and Thank.
Filed Under:
Dealerships,
Hyundai Corporate,
News,
Service
EVs Sweep 2023 Canadian Car Of The Year Awards
Two battery electric vehicles ended up as the big winners at the 2023 Canadian Car of the Year awards. The BMW i4 bagged the 2023 Canadian Car of the Year award, while the Hyundai Ioniq 5 won the 2023 Canadian Utility Vehicle of the Year.
Filed Under:
Car Awards,
Electric Vehicles (EV),
Hyundai Ioniq 5,
News
BMW Tops Consumer Reports' Automotive Brands Ranking For 2023
BMW takes the top spot in Consumer Reports’ annual ranking of automotive brands when it comes to performance, safety, and reliability.
Filed Under:
BMW Corporate,
News
Autohub Customers Now Get Big Fuel Discounts Thanks To Caltex
Caltex, marketed by Chevron Philippines Inc. (CPI), is distributing Caltex SavePlus cards with big fuel discounts and other benefits to AutoHub customers as part of their after-sales program. On top of that, customers that will book their PMS appointment thru their recently launched mobile app, are also eligible to get SavePlus cards. This was announced during the partnership signing ceremony, held at the AutoHub Dealership in Greenhills attended by Chevron and AutoHub executives.
Filed Under:
Caltex,
Chevron Corporate,
News
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