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May 24, 2023

2024 BMW 5 Series: This Is It

BMW has thankfully resisted the temptation to go bonkers with their all-new 5 Series. Instead of going with idiotic features such as a selfie camera and built-in TikTok (yeah, we’re talking about you, Mercedes-Benz E-Class), the 5 Series steps up with a digitized form of luxury that was first pioneered by the current 7 Series / i7.

GAC Motor Philippines announces new retail pricing for the Emkoo as a gesture of gratitude to its valued customers in celebration of the brand’s fifth year in the country.

BJ Mercantile, Inc., the exclusive distributor of Scania in the country, recently turned over four Scania Touring buses to Cagsawa Travel and Tours, Inc., the safest and cleanest bus company in the Bicol region with hospitable drivers and spacious cabins. The Swedish-built Scania Touring is set to provide passengers the utmost comfort and convenience with its Electronically Controlled Air Suspension, thick body insulators for better noise cancelling, enclosed overhead luggage compartments like those found in commercial airplanes and USB charging slots in every seat.

Honda is returning to the Formula One World Championship (F1) as a power unit supplier from the 2026 season onwards. The Japanese carmaker has entered a works partnership with the Aston Martin F1 team to supply power units compliant with the new F1 power unit regulations which will take effect in the 2026 season.

Take a step closer to having your dream car or home as Metrobank offers low rates and waives up to P 50,000 in fees for approved Car and Home Loan applications through its Your Dream is on Us promo, which runs until June 30, 2023.

According to Nikkei Asia, China just overtook Japan as the world’s top auto exporter for the first three months of 2023. This is due to rising demand for electric vehicles worldwide and increased deliveries to Russia.

The Philippine Rallycross Series (PHRX) is set to host the 2023 Philippine Rally at the New Clark City in Capas, Tarlac. Five years following the group’s first rally, the 2018 Philippine Rally in Pampanga, the racing action will take place in Tarlac complete with 12 special stages on the dirt roads of Capas.

Isuzu PH Continues With Its Heart And Smile Project To Empower Underprivileged Youth

Isuzu, together with World Vision and TESDA, commemorated the graduation of Isuzu Heart and Smile Project’s 19th batch of trainees and welcomed its 23rd batch of trainees at the TESDA Auto Mechanic Training Center (AMTraC) in Tacloban, Leyte.

Volvo Cars Philippines joins the global Volvo family in committing itself to an all-electric future with news that they’ll be bringing in two fully electric vehicles by the second half of 2023.

Chevrolet Makati has re-opened now under the management of MIG1 Auto Dealership Corporation. MIG1 Auto Dealership Corporation is represented by its chairman, Cong. Michael Edgar Aglipay.

Hyundai successfully defended their class win at the 51st ADAC TotalEnergies 24h Nürburgring. The Korean automaker snatched a class win and a second-place finish at one of the most demanding racing circuits in the world.

Just when you thought Lexus couldn’t go down market any further with the Lexus UX SUV, they’ve surprised many (including us) with their third SUV announcement in just two weeks with their first-ever LBX.

Mitsubishi PH Expands to Iligan City

Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) adds another location to its growing dealer network.

Remember that owner who gave me access to a 2023 Snowflake White Mazda MX-5 RF late last year? You know, the one with the Terracota interior? Well, I’ve got a confession to make: I’m that bastard. At the time, I felt prudent not to announce it all over the internet primarily because there was a supply shortage of MX-5s. But now that supplies have stabilized (more or less) and wait lists have shortened (more or less), it’s time for me to discuss ownership of the two-seater sportscar.

Founded just 55 years ago, Hyundai can’t claim to have a lengthy or storied history like many other more established carmakers. However, that’s all about to change with the start of Hyundai Reunion—a platform by which the Korean automaker can start showcasing their brand’s heritage. And marking the start, they’ve restored the Pony Coupe Concept.

Subaru’s FA24DIT, used in the current-generation (VB) WRX, can be considered as motorsports proven as it managed to finish the 24 Nürburgring 24 Hours Race.

BMW shows that their design team still has the chops by coming up with this beautiful BMW Concept Touring Coupé at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este 2023. Technically, a one-off concept, BMW says the shooting brake may head to production if there’s a strong enough clamor for it.

Chery Auto Philippines Experience Stong Sales Growth In Q1 2023

Chery Auto Philippines reports that two of its key crossover models, the Tiggo 5X and the Tiggo 8 Pro were largely responsible for their sales growth for the first quarter of 2023.

Remember the scandal surrounding Daihatsu rigging the crash test of a couple of DNGA models such as the Toyota Vios and Wigo? Well, it’s more widespread than anyone first thought.

Geely Awards Brand-New Okavango To Araneta City Raffle Winner

Sojitz G Auto Philippines Corporation (SGAP), the local distributor of Geely vehicles in the country, held a handover ceremony to celebrate the grand prize winner of the “Dream Ride Like No Other” car promo in partnership with Araneta City.

Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) announces a special test drive campaign for the all-new BR-V and additional perks to those who will proceed with a purchase. Customers are invited to experience BR-V difference at Honda Cars Dealerships nationwide, for a chance to win one of four 10th generation Apple iPads or gift certificates worth P 2,000.00. Those who will purchase will enjoy the running special offers and an extra P 5,000 discount. The test drive campaign runs from May 25 to June 24, 2023.

It is not just the sales of four-wheeled vehicles that is experiencing strong growth. The Motorcycle Development Program Participants Association, Inc. or MDPPA also recorded a 16.7 percent increase in the country’s motorcycle sales this Q1 of 2023 among its four members—Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, and Yamaha.

This is the all-new Toyota Tacoma. On the surface, it doesn’t seem locally relevant; after all, it’s a pickup truck designed for the North American market. However, in reality this could be our first look at the all-new Hilux that’s due to arrive very soon.

If you’re watching Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, keep your eyes peeled not just for the various versions of spider people, but also of a couple of Hyundai’s vehicles.

Zhejiang Geely Holding Group (Geely Holding), parent company of Geely Auto and China’s largest privately-owned automotive technology group, announced that it has increased its shareholding in Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings plc (Aston Martin) to 17percent as part of a new relationship agreement with the ultra-luxury British performance brand.

Review: 2023 GAC EMPOW 1.5T GE

Chinese carmakers often rely on two playbooks when marketing their cars in the Philippines. The first is to claim that you’re the custodian of a storied European brand, even if the cars you’re selling have nothing to do with said European brand. Second is to leverage all the technical partnerships you’ve gained throughout the years, down to whoever supplies the carpet. Either way, they make for good soundbites, but sadly, don’t often translate to cars which are actually respectable to drive.

After revealing its June 9 launch date, more information is starting to trickle from Mazda Philippines ahead of the first-ever CX-60’s launch. And this time, we just got a confirmation of its powertrain.

After some conflicting statements coming out of Thailand (see this and this), Nissan Philippines has finally acknowledged the Kicks e-Power AC cooling issue, identified the fault, and, more importantly, will be issuing a fix very soon.

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May 24, 2023

2024 BMW 5 Series: This Is It

GAC Motor PH Drops Price Of EMKOO SUV To P 1.298M

These Comfy Scania Touring Buses Now Service The Manila To Bicol Route

Honda Set For F1 Return In 2026 As Engine Supplier To Aston Martin

Metrobank Lower Rates For Auto, House Loans; Waives Fees Of Up To P50K

Fueled By EV Demand And Russia, China Is Now The World's Largest Auto Exporter

2023 PHRX Philippine Rally Flags Off At New Clark City On May 27-28

May 23, 2023

Isuzu PH Continues With Its Heart And Smile Project To Empower Underprivileged Youth

Volvo Cars PH Confirms 2 EVs Arriving In Second Half 2023

Chevrolet Makati Re-Opens

Hyundai Defends Nürburgring 24-Hour Race Crown

Lexus Teases Third All-New SUV: The 2024 LBX

May 22, 2023

Mitsubishi PH Expands to Iligan City

2023 Mazda MX-5 RF: Long-Term Test Introduction

Pony Coupe Concept Restoration Marks The Start Of Hyundai Embracing Its Heritage

The Subaru WRX's 2.4-liter Turbo Is Now A Race-Proven Engine

BMW Shows Off They Can Still Make Beautiful Cars With The Concept Touring Coupe

May 20, 2023

Chery Auto Philippines Experience Stong Sales Growth In Q1 2023

Toyota Raize Caught In Rigged Safety Test Scandal

May 19, 2023

Geely Awards Brand-New Okavango To Araneta City Raffle Winner

Win Prizes By Just Test Driving The All-New Honda BR-V

New Motorcycle Sales Grow 16.7 Percent In Q1 2023

All-New 2024 Toyota Tacoma Is Our First Glimpse Of The Next-Generation Hilux

Hyundai Concept Cars Featured In Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse

Geely Is Now The Third Biggest Shareholder In Aston Martin

May 18, 2023

Review: 2023 GAC EMPOW 1.5T GE

Mazda PH Confirms First-Ever CX-60 To Get 3.3-liter 6-Cylinder Turbo Hybrid

Nissan Philippines Will Issue Service Campaign For Kicks E-Power AC Issue Starting In June