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February 25, 2023

2023 Nissan Terra Sport Adds Black Sophistication To Best-Selling Mid-Sized SUV (w/ Specs)

Jumpstarting an exciting 2023, Nissan Philippines announced the arrival of a new variant of its best-selling mid-sized SUV, the Nissan Terra. The 2023 Terra Sport is designed for adventurous heads of families who crave exploration, and seek out thrilling experiences for them and their loved ones.

Global research from behavior experts SKIM Group has uncovered the scale to which some of the world’s most iconic automotive marques are struggling to keep up with the pace of the Electric Vehicle (EV) revolution in the eyes of car buyers.

The Philippines is courting for a new carmaker to setup shop locally. According to Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Undersecretary Ceferino Rodolfo the country along with Vietnam and Indonesia are competing to secure a second EV assembly plant for China’s BYD.

An unlikely partnership brings two of the largest dealer groups in the country together: the exclusive Philippine distributorship of Jetour.

Hyundai Mobility Adventure Heads To Glorietta

Hyundai Motor Philippines Inc. (HMPH), brings the Hyundai Mobility Adventure (HMA) metaverse space out from Roblox to the Glorietta Activity Center. Earlier in the month, three dedicated virtual zones namely the Global Driving Center, Philippine Driving Studio, and Philippine Local Culture Zone, were unlocked in HMA. The unique Philippine elements incorporated within the game can be accessed only until March 1, however, from today to Sunday, February 26, mall goers will be treated to the same experience but beyond gadget screens. One of which is the Ioniq 5-powered Café where visitors may learn more about the brand’s first fully electric vehicle while at the same time enjoy a free hot or cold beverage.

Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) commemorated its 60th anniversary at their Santa Rosa City, Laguna assembly plant. Mr. Takao Kato, Mitsubishi Motors Corporation President and CEO himself led other executives to celebrate the special milestone.

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.

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).

After its global debut in November, Toyota has started exporting its first-ever Innova Hybrid from its manufacturing base in Indonesia.

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).

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.

Hino Motors Philippines Corporation (HMP) teams up with logistics giant J&T Express as the latter expands its fleet operations this year.

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).

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.

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.

Ahead of its global unveil on March 21, Hyundai has released design sketches of its all-new (and likely last generation) Accent.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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February 25, 2023

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