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May 9, 2023

Heads Up! Ford Philippines Is Launching The Next-Generation Ranger Raptor On May 18


Well, that didn’t take long. After a surprise preview at the Manila International Auto Show (where it was nonchalantly displayed at their booth), Ford Philippines is launching the next-generation Ranger Raptor. Mark your calendars because it’s happening on May 18.

Hyundai Grows SUV Line-Up With Tiny 2024 Exter SUV


Hyundai is continuing to grow its SUV range with the first-ever Exter. Positioned below the Venue in both size and price, the 2024 Exter is a urban-centric SUV designed with the active and trendy in mind.

Honda Cars PH Extends Hot Rides, Cool Deals Promo; Offers Bigger Discount On Genuine Accessories


Honda Cars Philippines is extending its Hot Rides, Cool Deals promo until May 31. With that, customers may available of special offers and exclusive deals on several models including the BR-V, City, Brio, and other models:

Geely Okavango Scores 5-Star ASEAN NCAP Rating. But There's A Catch


The Geely Okavango joins the Coolray in scoring the highest possible rating at the ASEAN New Car Assessment Program or ASEAN NCAP. But there’s a catch.

Get The New MG GT For Just P 1.118M With "Make Your Way With MG" Promo


This summer is your chance to drive home a brand-new MG with the “Make Your Way with MG” vehicle sales promo. The offers include low payment and straight cash discounts for several models including the MG HS compact SUV and the recently-launched MG GT.

May 8, 2023

Bianca Bustamante Becomes First Filipina To Win In F1 Academy


Round 2 of the 2023 F1 Academy series is one that will remain etched in the hearts of not only Filipina racing driver Bianca Bustamante, but all of the motorsport fans in the Philippines. It was an emotional moment for the 18-year-old as Lupang Hinirang, the Philippine national anthem, was played for the very first time in her professional career during the podium ceremony at Circuit Ricardo Tormo in Valencia, Spain after securing a maiden victory in Race 2 on Saturday.

2024 Geely Coolray Gets More Torque, Launch Control


At last year’s Manila International Auto Show, Sojitz G Auto Philippines, Geely’s exclusive Philippine distributor, had the distinction of being the very first market in the world to receive the refreshed Coolray compact crossover.

The Lexus RZ Is The First EV You Can Lease In The Philippines


Lexus Philippines launched the first-ever RZ—its first fully-electric vehicle for the Philippine market. And while some buyers aren’t hesitant to part with P 4.828-million to plunge head first into the world of electrified luxury, what about those who’re still on the fence?

May 7, 2023

Review: 2023 Ford Everest 2.0 Turbo Sport 4x2


When carmakers lend out vehicles, often, it’s the top-of-the-line trim. This is their way of putting their best foot forward. Occasionally, however, they’d do something different. Spurred by various reasons—the two ones I could think of being the way the segment’s shaped (mid- and entry-level models, after all, typically make up a chunk of sales); or perhaps, they know they’ve got a new story to tell, they let us have a go at something other than the most expensive variant. After some seat time with the Ford Everest Sport, I could say that this is the best bang-for-the-buck variant in the line-up, and as an added bonus, it’s the best driving Everest variant too.

May 5, 2023

Honda Unveils Refreshed 2024 Brio Sub-Compact Hatchback


Honda is not taking the news of the all-new Toyota Wigo sitting down. Just launched in Indonesia, the Japanese carmaker has refreshed the Brio sub-compact hatchback.

Try Out The All-New Ford Territory, Ranger, And Everest At The Auto Focus Test Drive Festival


Ford Philippines is bringing its next-generation Ford vehicle line-up led by the recently-launched Ford Territory at this year’s Auto Focus Summer Test Drive Festival happening until May 7th at the SM Mall of Asia Concert Grounds.

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 PH Issuing Recall On 2020-2022 mu-X And D-Max


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

May 4, 2023

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.

Refreshed Peugeot 2008 Shows Off New Design Language


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

Omoda PH To Launch Full Ownership Ecosystem Called O-Universe


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 Palisade Judged To Have One Of The Best Car Interiors For 2023


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

May 3, 2023

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.

LEGO Vehicles Makes Its Rounds In Metro Manila This May


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.

These Limited Edition Toyota GR Supras Are Rarer Than A Lambo


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.

These Changan PH Mechanics Will Show Off Their Skills At The First Global Skills Competition


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.

May 2, 2023

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.

Bianca Bustamante Shines With Podium On F1 Academy Debut


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 Shows New PUV Class 2 Design


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


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 Trailblazes Logistics By Going Electric


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.

Mercedes-Benz Now Offers On-Demand Power Boost On Some Of Its Cars


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.

Electric Vehicle Association Supports DTI Position On Zero Tariffs For EVs


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.