April 27, 2023
500,000th Mercedes-Benz G-Class Rolls Out; All-Electric Model Coming In 2024
The 500,000th Mercedes-Benz G-Class rolled off the production line in Graz, Austria and in commemoration, the German carmaker came up with a one-off retro-inspired model.
Filed Under:
Mercedes-Benz Corporate,
Mercedes-Benz G-Class,
News
BYD Overtakes Volkswagen As Best-Selling Car Brand In China
For the first time ever, Volkswagen has been dethroned as China’s best-selling car brand. The best-selling car brand in the biggest automotive market in the world now belongs to home-grown BYD.
Filed Under:
BYD Corporate,
News
April 26, 2023
San Miguel Corporation Looking To Build Batangas-Mindoro "Super Bridge"
San Miguel Corporation is in talks with the local government of Mindoro, through Governor Humerlito Dolor, to construct a 15-kilometer super bridge that will link Mindoro island with mainland Luzon through Batangas province.
Filed Under:
News,
San Miguel Corporate
Only 3 Of These Land Rover Defender 75th Edition Models Are Available In The Philippines
Land Rover Philippines is making available the limited-edition Defender 75th Limited Edition on both the three-door 90 and five-door 110 models.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Land Rover Defender,
Luxury SUV,
News
Motor Image Launches All-New Subaru Crosstrek; Philippine Launch Imminent
Motor Image has finally launched the all-new Subaru Crosstrek at one of its markets, signaling its imminent launch in the next few months in the Philippines.
Filed Under:
Compact SUV,
News,
Subaru Crosstrek,
Subaru XV
China's MG Pilot Rechristened As 2024 MG HS For Global Markets
Remember the MG Pilot launched in 2021? Well, it’s now been re-christened as the new MG HS and it’s now slowly making its way to global markets.
Filed Under:
Compact SUV,
MG HS,
News
2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Will Come With TikTok, Selfie Camera Built In
You are looking at the last new Mercedes-Benz model built on an internal combustion engine platform. With that, the German carmaker is pull out all the stops to make the all-new E-Class serve as a bridge between combustion and electric; tradition and digitalization.
Filed Under:
Luxury Car,
Mercedes-Benz E-Class,
News
April 25, 2023
BPI Now Offering Up To 7-Year Auto Loans; Offers Waived Fees, Raffle For Limited Time
The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) is strengthening the capacity of Filipinos to avail of auto loans with their flexible MyKotse program.
Filed Under:
BPI Corporate,
News
Review: 2023 Honda BR-V 1.5 VX Honda SENSING
From a purely enthusiast’s standpoint, it’s hard to get excited about these small 7-seater MPVs/SUVs. With their compact proportions and fuel-efficient powertrains, they serve the purpose of ferrying the Filipino family. Excitement isn’t its middle name; heck, excitement can’t even be mentioned in the same sentence. Once in a while, there’s one that’ll manage to stand out in a good way. And the Honda BR-V is sort-of one of those times.
Filed Under:
Driver's Seat,
Honda BR-V,
Sub-Compact SUV
New Lexus Manila Showroom Soon To Rise In BGC
A new Lexus Manila showroom will soon rise to cater to the premium Japanese brand’s growing clientele.
Filed Under:
Dealerships,
Lexus Corporate,
News
Globe's 917Ventures And Ayala Corporation Launches EV Scooters And Battery-Swapping Service
Globe Group’s 917Ventures, Ayala Corporation, and Gogoro Inc. made history as they launched Gogoro Smartscooters and battery-swapping in the Philippines. The companies are introducing a new era in sustainable transportation that brings together smart, convenient, and accessible electric two-wheelers to customers.
Filed Under:
Electric Vehicles (EV),
Gogoro Corporate,
News
April 24, 2023
Mazda Starts Producing The CX-50 Outside North America
After being adamant that its CX-50 will be a North American exclusive, Mazda has seemingly backtracked on that as the off-road-centric compact SUV is now available in China.
Filed Under:
Compact SUV,
Mazda CX-50,
News
Fast X Hits Philippine Theaters On May 17
“Fast X”, the tenth film in the Fast & Furious Saga’s two-part conclusion, launches the final chapters of one of cinema’s most storied and popular global franchises, now in its third decade and still going strong with the same core cast and characters as when it began.
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News
GAC Group's Van Life Concept Flexes International Design Prowess
In a bid to show off an internationalized strategy, the GAC Group unveiled the second concept car in its Car Culture series: Van Life.
Filed Under:
GAC Corporate,
News
Hyundai, Kia Is Latest Carmaker To Head To The Moon
Hyundai Motor Group is joining the space race against other global carmakers (another here). The Korean automaker, composed of Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis are in the initial development phases of building a lunar exploration mobility rover.
Filed Under:
Hyundai Corporate,
Kia Corporate,
News,
Technology
This Is Your First Look At The 2024 Jaecoo 7
Jaecoo has finally released some details surrounding its launch product: the Jaecoo 7. Showcased at Auto Shanghai, it’s confirmed to arrive in the Philippines in the final part where it will share showroom space alongside the Omoda 5 and Omoda 5 EV.
Filed Under:
Auto Shanghai,
Compact Crossover,
Jaecoo 7,
News
April 23, 2023
WM Motor Drops Price Of W5 EV By P300K
After Nissan Philippines dropped the price of the all-electric Leaf, WM Motor Philippines has done the same with their Weltmeister W5.
Filed Under:
Electric Vehicles (EV),
News,
WM Motor Corporate,
WM W5
Subaru To Race All-New WRX At Nürburgring 24 Hours
Subaru and motorsports division, STI, will once again participate at the 51st Nürburgring 24 Hours Race using, what else, but with the all-new WRX. Set for May 20 to 21, this will be Subaru’s 14th time to participate in the world’s toughest endurance race, and the first to use an all-new racing engine and platform.
Filed Under:
Motorsports,
News,
Subaru Corporate,
Subaru WRX
Nissan PH Cuts Price Of Leaf EV By 30 Percent To P 1.998M
Nissan Philippines announces an approximately 30 percent price reduction for the new Nissan Leaf in accordance with Executive Order No.12 issued by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Electric Vehicles (EV),
News,
Nissan Leaf
April 22, 2023
2023 Isuzu D-Max Gets Tweaked Design, Colors, And A Price Bump
Isuzu Philippines has launched the updated 2023 D-Max bringing in aesthetic changes, a small price bump, and not much else.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Isuzu D-Max,
News,
Pick-Up
April 21, 2023
This Civic Type R-Powered Honda S2000 Is One Clean Build
Honda has released a series of Type R models throughout its history with models such as the Integra, Civic, NSX, and even the Accord all receiving the iconic crimson-colored H emblem. But if there’s one model that deserved the Type R treatment but never got it, it’s the S2000.
Filed Under:
Honda Corporate,
News,
Sports Car
Omoda & Jaecoo Wants To Sell 1.4 Million Cars By 2030
Upstart Chinese brands Omoda and Jaecoo, shall henceforth be known as O&J. This as the new brands under the Chery Auto Group formally establishes itself to become a global auto player by 2030.
Filed Under:
Jaecoo Corporate,
News,
Omoda Corporate
Mazda Philippines Launches Updated Mazda6 For P 2.1M (w/ Specs)
Bermaz Auto Philippines has announced the availability of the updated 2023 Mazda6 bringing with it a series of design, dynamic, and connectivity updates.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Executive Car,
Mazda 6,
News
MG RX5 Gets New Design, Power Bump For 2023
With the launch of the more upmarket MG HS, you thought you heard the last of the MG RX5, right? Well, that’s not necessarily the case as a revised model has just found its way to global markets.
Filed Under:
Compact SUV,
MG RX5,
News
Changan Accuses Geely Of Copyright Infringement
Well…well…well…how things have turned. After years or even decades of being “inspired” or blatantly copying Western carmaker designs, it looks Chinese carmakers have started copying each other and that has led, to all things, a possible lawsuit.
Filed Under:
Changan Corporate,
Geely Corporate,
News
April 20, 2023
Idemitsu Lubricants PH Launches Nano-Tailored Engine Oil
Idemitsu Lubricants Philippines, Inc., a subsidiary of Idemitsu Kosan Co., has launched a new series of engine oils, namely the Idemitsu Four-wheelers’ Gasoline (IFG), Idemitsu Four-wheelers’ Dual (IFD), and Idemitsu Riders’ Gasoline (IRG) series for cars and motorcycles.
The 2024 MG 7 Is Quicker Than A Subaru WRX
The mid-sized sedan (aka executive sedan) segment is all but gone here in the Philippines, but if there’s one that could potentially bring it back to life (or at least spark a conversation), it’s this: the 2024 MG 7.
Filed Under:
Auto Shanghai,
Executive Car,
MG 7,
News
Next-Generation Ford Territory Goes On Nationwide Tour
Fresh from its successful launch, the next-generation Ford Territory will be available on display in major malls nationwide.
Filed Under:
Events,
Ford Corporate,
Ford Territory,
News
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