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March 16, 2023

BMW Teases All-New 5 Series

In just a few months’ time, the eighth generation of the BMW 5 Series Sedan will make its global debut. The new model is more dynamic and more comfortable than ever and boasts a fresh interpretation of its signature elegantly sporting design, not to mention BMW Operating System 8.5 with BMW Curved Display, innovative digital services and, for the first time, a purely electric drive system in the guise of the BMW i5.

Jetour has officially landed in the Philippines as the newest automotive player to establish a local presence.

The Foton Harabas Miler Is Your 186-Horsepower Alternative To The Mitsubishi L300

Foton’s all-new Harabas Miler is a cargo truck that boasts attributes found only in high-end automobiles. But more importantly, it comes with all the essential features and specifications that businesses and logistics companies have come to expect.

In celebration of its 16th anniversary in the Philippine market, Foton Motor Philippines Incorporated introduces the first-ever all-electric light-duty truck in the country: the Tornado EV.

Kia revealed the first official images of the EV9, its first-three electric flagship with a bold design and sophisticated interior. It’s the Korean carmaker’s next step towards becoming a sustainable mobility solutions provider.

Mandaluyong City Has Worst Air Quality In The Philippines Based On 2022 Study

According to the latest IQAir 2022 World Air Quality Report, Metro Manila’s air quality is way dirtier than the recommended standards set by the World Health Organization. The WHO recommends a PM2.5 reading of 5 µg/m3, but Metro Manila is almost three times that at 14 µg/m3.

Formula 1 driver Valtteri Bottas is now a proud owner of an Alfa Romeo Giulia GTA. Bottas arrived at the brand’s Turin showroom where he collected his very own limited-edition sports sedan in GTA Red.

As a motoring journalist, I’m not a shining example when it comes to health. If you want me to come up with high numbers, forget push ups or pull ups; it’s all about weight, blood sugar, or cholesterol instead. With that, I abhor physical tasks, but most especially heavy lifting. This is why I’m irritated each time I have to change the Mazda CX-5’s battery.

This just in: the next-generation Ford Territory is reportedly launching at the Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) in April. If this is true, the all-new Territory will come just six months after its launch in Vietnam and, get this, just three years after the nameplate debuted in the Philippines in 2020.

NCL Miller Car Care Center Preps Your Car For The Upcoming Summer Fun

Summertime is just around the corner. You can feel it in the breeze that has begun to warm up during the day, and in the sunlight that has become more intense in weeks. More than the weather, people have started planning vacation trips one after the other, in preparation for the anticipated Holy Week break.

Motor Image Pilipinas, the exclusive distributor of Subaru vehicles in the country, has increased the prices of several of its models effective immediately.

Emicor, Inc. through its Tritium EV charger brand powers the first-ever Level 3 DC fast charger located in a commercial mall. Located in SM City Baguio, the Tritium RTM 75kW DC Fast Charger tops up a battery electric vehicle (BEV) in as little as 20 minutes—enough time for a quick lunch, grocery shopping, or a stroll around the mall.

Hongqi—the brand typically reserved for high-ranking Chinese government officials, dignitaries, and celebrities is centering the Philippines under its exclusive distributor, EVOxTerra.

Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) turned-over P 250,000 cash donation to National Kidney and Transplant Institute (NKTI) in time for its World Kidney Day 2023 celebration last March 9 at the NKTI Atrium in Quezon City.

Grab Philippines welcomed a huge crowd of TNVS aspirants in the second leg of its GrabCar-AVAN last March 4. GrabCar-AVAN is the leading super app’s initiative to help fill the 4,000 TNVS slots opened by LTFRB last January.

No load is too heavy and no task is too daunting for the country’s country 4x4 light-duty truck: the Kia K2500. An ideal choice for business owners who need a vehicle that they can count on to arrive at their destination, it offers the confidence to tackle any unforeseen challenges—even after the paved road ends (read our first impressions).

Great Wall Motors Wants You To Snitch On Internet Trolls

In a rather bizarre move, China’s Great Wall Motors (GWM) is offering 10 million RMB (P 79.8 million) to report internet trolls.

Despite being coy about the potential for a regional rollout, Honda has rolled out its new sub-compact SUV, the WR-V in Thailand just several months after its world debut in Indonesia.

After 20 or so years, BMW is ready to retire its iconic iDrive Controller. The central knob which has become a mainstay in BMW vehicles will give way to a new infotainment interface using swipes, taps, and voice controls.

babyark says they’ve come up with the world’s safest child seat with the help of military grade tech and the design genius of Frank Stephenson.

MG4 EV Is UK's 2023 Car Of The Year

The MG4—a battery electric vehicle produced by SAIC Motor under the British MG marque it owns—has been crowned as UK’s Car of the Year for 2023.

The all-new 2023 Subaru Crosstrek just made its ASEAN debut in Indonesia. As one of the few markets not handled by regional powerhouse Motor Image (Subaru Indonesia is handled by Plaza Auto Group), it beat out the regional distributor who is just starting to tease it for its launch market, Taiwan.

Lexus LF-30 Concept Car On Display At Lexus Mitsukoshi In BGC

Lexus at Mitsukoshi is the luxury car brand’s space dedicated to the brand’s electrified vehicles in Mitsukoshi BGC. This new Lexus hub, located within the premium Japanese department store, embodies the brand’s commitment to ‘omoteneshi’—or unique Japanese hospitality.

Astara Philippines, exclusive distributor of Peugeot and GAC Motor vehicles in the country, announces three executive leadership appointments: Franz Decloedt as Marketing Director for Astara Philippines handling Peugeot and GAC Motor, Michael John del Pilar as Sales Director for Peugeot Philippines, and Ryan Bermudez as Sales Director for GAC Motor Philippines.

Mitsubishi Motors has announced its three-year mid-term business plan called Challenge 2025 to further its growth.

When it comes to car brand names, Omoda is probably as mysterious as they come. As the new brand is set to enter the market in the latter half of 2023, here are some things you should probably know:

In what seems to be a bit of sibling rivalry, the newly appointed Philippine distributor of Jetour has managed a coup against current Chery distributor, UAAGI by securing the local rights to distribute the Chery QQ Ice Cream EV.

Summer is upon us, and many look forward to this time as we plan vacations and road trips with family and friends. With this, Honda Cars Philippines (HCPI) wants to help with safe and trouble-free journeys through the ‘Summer-Ready Promo’ for service offers to ensure your vehicles are in great shape for your highly anticipated summer activities.

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March 16, 2023

BMW Teases All-New 5 Series

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March 15, 2023

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March 14, 2023

Mandaluyong City Has Worst Air Quality In The Philippines Based On 2022 Study

F1 Driver Valtteri Bottas Collects His Alfa Romeo Giulia GTA

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Ford PH To Launch Next Gen Territory At Manila International Auto Show

March 13, 2023

NCL Miller Car Care Center Preps Your Car For The Upcoming Summer Fun

Subaru PH Bumps Up Prices Of Forester, WRX, Outback

Emicor Powers First Mall-Based DC Fast Charger

Ultra-Luxury China Brand Hongqi Enters The Philippine Market

Isuzu PH Donates To National Kidney and Transplant Institute

TNVS Applicants Flock To Grab As LTFRB Removes COC Requirement

The Kia K2500 Is The Delivery Partner You Can Count On

March 12, 2023

Great Wall Motors Wants You To Snitch On Internet Trolls

Honda Rolls Out 2023 WR-V In Second ASEAN Market

BMW Is Saying Goodbye To the iDrive Controller

This Is The World's Safest Child Seat

March 11, 2023

MG4 EV Is UK's 2023 Car Of The Year

2023 Subaru Crosstrek Launched In ASEAN

March 10, 2023

Lexus LF-30 Concept Car On Display At Lexus Mitsukoshi In BGC

Peugeot, GAC Philippine Distributor Announce New Management Team Appointments

Mitsubishi Confirms Next-Generation Strada, Montero Sport, And Hybrid Xpander All Arriving By 2025

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