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May 5, 2023

Next-Generation Ford Territory Scores 5-Star Rating At Crash Safety Test

After the first-generation Territory’s dismal showing in China’s New Car Assessment Program (C-NCAP) where testers even noted an open flame when the front passenger pretensioner deployed, Ford has more than rectified the situation with the next-generation model.

Isuzu Philippines Corporation is issuing a recall on select D-Max and mu-X models due to a loose lower second steering shaft bolt.

You Can Test Drive The Hyundai Ioniq 5 At The Mall Of Asia This Weekend

Hyundai Motor Philippines Inc. (HMPH) will be at Block 19 SM Mall of Asia (MOA) Concert Grounds until Sunday, May 7 for the 2023 Auto Focus Summer Test Drive Festival. For this installment, the brand is letting visitors get behind the wheel of the Hyundai model they have been eyeing which includes the Creta, Stargazer, Staria, Tucson and even its flagship all-electric vehicle, the Ioniq 5.

Peugeot has unveiled the updated 2008 compact crossover that takes a new step in design, technology, and electrification.

Omoda, the upcoming Chinese brand slated to arrive before the end of 2023, is promising a “full ownership ecosystem” that goes beyond the traditional sales and aftersales channels.

Hyundai’s flagship SUV, the Palisade joins an illustrious list of cars deemed to have the best interiors and user experiences (UX).

Holy Godzilla: The 2024 Nissan GT-R Costs P 12.445M

Nissan Philippines has revealed the pricing of its flagship supercar, the GT-R, for the 2024 model year.

It’s all in the details for Lego Vehicles, with every part and every piece coming together to recreate top-notch display models of iconic cars and motorbikes. Collectors and non-collectors alike can expect near-perfect replicas of the actual vehicles, from the overall design to the functionality of parts.

Remember that GR Supra GT4 racecar that Toyota launched roughly three years ago? Well, it’s reached an important milestone reaching a cumulative production run of 100 units.

Fresh off receiving the Excellence of Service Award last April at the 2023 Changan Automobile Overseas Partner Conference, Changan Motor Philippines, Inc. (CMPI) is eyeing more honors at the First Changan Global Skills Competition.

Nissan Acknowledges Kicks E-Power AC Issue, Says Fix Has Been Found

Nissan has officially acknowledged that there’s an issue surrounding the Kicks e-Power’s air conditioning system, and that they’ve finally found a fix for it.

The very first season of the F1 Academy series kicked off in the Styrian mountains, in wet and cold conditions on April 28th. Prema Racing team’s Bianca Bustamante had a rollercoaster weekend with the highs of a first career podium in Race 1 contrasted by an anticlimactic Race 3, being unable to start due to a technical issue with her gearbox. However, the weekend was an overall positive for the young Filipina, with a solid qualifying performance and commendable race pace to take a healthy points haul and put herself sixth in the driver standings after Round 1 at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg, Austria.

Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC), one of the pioneer providers of modern public utility vehicles (PUV) in the country, presented its new PUV Class 2 design to Department of Transportation (DOTr) and Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) at LTFRB NCR Office last April 28.

Lexus Philippines is entering the electric age with their first-ever battery electric vehicle: the Lexus RZ 450e. Priced at P 4,828,000 for the single variant, it’s now available for orders at Lexus Manila or Lexus Mitsukoshi BGC.

Mober is one of the Philippines’ most innovative players in the third-party delivery industry because of their decision to switch its fleets from traditional combustion engine to electric vehicles.

In what could be a sign of things to come for other carmakers, Mercedes-Benz has revealed the pricing of on-demand upgrades purchasable through its vehicles’ infotainment systems.

According to Edmund Araga, President of the Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines (EVAP), the association has been working tirelessly to promote and advance the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in the country. However, there has been a misconception that EVAP does not support the Department of Trade and Industry’s (DTI) position of scrapping import tariffs for two-wheel electric-motorcycles. In reality, EVAP has been pushing for all EVs to be zero tariff, including two-wheel vehicles except for e-jeeps and e-trikes which have local manufacturing and assembly in country.

Toyota Will Not Issue Recall On Affected Vios, Wigo Models In Rigged Safety Test

In the wake of a recent crash test scandal involving its affiliate Daihatsu, Toyota is taking two vastly different approaches when it comes to affected vehicles.

A group of volunteers led by Toyota Motor Philippines Corporation (TMP) headed to the coast of Lian, Batangas for a mangrove-planting activity as part of the ‘All-Toyota Green Wave Project’ (Green Wave). This project is the Company’s expansive and multisectoral effort towards Carbon Neutrality (CN) and biodiversity conservation within TMP’s network amidst the serious threat of global climate change.

In deciding which vehicle to purchase, a customer needs more than visual appreciation of the cars. Car shopping entails a lot of checking and that includes test drives to help ensure one gets the best value, and satisfaction for such a major purchase decision. For those looking for a new vehicle, Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) is inviting car shoppers and enthusiasts to visit the Honda booth at this year’s Auto Focus Summer Test Drive Festival from May 4 to 7. Organized by Sunshine Television (STV), the outdoor event will take place at Block 16, SM Mall of Asia Grounds, Pasay City from 11 AM to 9 PM. Admission is free and is open to the public.

Subaru Corporation is pleased to announce Subaru was named one of the top brands on Forbes’ Best Brands for Social Impact 2023 list. The Japanese carmaker ranked first in the automotive category, and second among the Top 300 brands.

Aisin, a Japan-based Fortune Global 500 company with over 70 years of history in automotive-related technology, is expanding its foothold in the Philippines as it showcased its comprehensive list of automotive product line during its Annual Dealer’s Convention.

Review: 2023 Ford Everest 2.0 Bi-Turbo Titanium+ 4x4

The pickup-based mid-sized SUV is a completely different animal compared to what it was two decades ago. From a no-frills, humble 7-seater with go-anywhere ability, they’re now regarded as a status symbol—one that combines any terrain capability with a long list of comfort and convenience features. Among all the nameplates out there, only one has continued to ride the wave, and that’s the Ford Everest.

Toyota, Daihatsu Rigged The Crash Safety Test Of All-New Vios, Wigo

Toyota Chairman Akio Toyoda is apologizing after 88,123 of its vehicles were found to have been rigged in order to achieve side-impact crash test performance.

Ford, GAC Motor, GWM, Honda, Hyundai, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Subaru, Suzuki, Toyota, and WM Motor will be among the exhibitors showcasing their model lineups and offering test drives at the 2023 Auto Focus Summer Test Drive Festival.

Hyundai has several International Forum or iF Design Awards including the highest ‘Gold’ honor for the Ioniq 6.

Motorcycle taxi company Move It It is doubling down on its commitment to offering viable livelihood opportunities to its rider-partners. To further ensure they are equipped with additional earning opportunities, Move It is introducing the Advertiser Vests Program: an industry-first alternative income stream allowing rider-partners to earn additional income from advertising campaign materials on their safety vests. This program is additive to the existing earning opportunities provided to Move It rider-partners such as in-app bookings and post-service tipping.

Suzuki Philippines Inc. (SPH) marked another significant milestone in the country with the opening of its latest 3S dealership in Taguig City.

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May 5, 2023

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May 4, 2023

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May 2, 2023

Nissan Acknowledges Kicks E-Power AC Issue, Says Fix Has Been Found

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Isuzu Philippines Shows New PUV Class 2 Design

Lexus Philippines Enters The Electric Age With The First-Ever RZ 450e. Priced At P 4.828M (w/ Specs)

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May 1, 2023

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Hyundai Ioniq 6 Bags Highest Honor In International Forum Design Awards

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