Honda CEO Toshihiro Mibe admits that executives who flew to Auto Shanghai had a rather unpleasant surprise: the Chinese brands are ahead of them.
April 27, 2023
Honda CEO Admits Chinese Brands Are Now Ahead; Vows To Turn The Tables
Honda CEO Toshihiro Mibe admits that executives who flew to Auto Shanghai had a rather unpleasant surprise: the Chinese brands are ahead of them.
This Shelby-Tuned Ford Mustang Mach-E GT Comes With Fake Exhaust Notes
It had to happen, right? The first Shelby version of the all-electric Ford Mustang Mach-E is finally out and it brings with it some handling upgrades, tons of stickers, and get this, some fake exhaust notes.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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