Great Wall Motor is finalizing plans to set up a new battery pack assembly plant in Thailand, where it will start making a compact EV by next year.
May 31, 2023
Great Wall Motor To Assemble EV Battery Packs In Thailand
Great Wall Motor is finalizing plans to set up a new battery pack assembly plant in Thailand, where it will start making a compact EV by next year.
Women Are Being Left Behind In Electrification Shift
As the world shifts towards electrified means of mobility, there’s a widening gender gap. And this, according to UK-based Auto Trader, should be a cause for concern.
Jetour Auto Reveals Locations Of 16 Pilot Dealerships
Jetour Auto Philippines is making aggressive moves to grow its footprint in the country, announcing that it will open 16 new dealerships this year.
May 30, 2023
Mitsubishi Fuso, Hino Announce Merger
Two of the world’s truck giants—Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC) and Hino are merging. This was announced as Daimler Truck Holding AG, the parent company of Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation, and Toyota, parent company of Hino concluded a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to that effect.
At The Heart Of Every Changan: The BlueCore Engine
Changan BlueCore, first launched in 2011, opened a new era in Changan engine technology with the promise of a powerful, clean, and quiet driving experience. In 2019, Changan’s research and development (R&D) team followed it up with the BlueCore NE Platform.
Sonax PH Brings Ceramic-Like Protection To New Shampoo, Detailer Line
Sonax Philippines has launched a new line of products that levels up personal car cleaning. Specially formulated to make DIY car care easy and efficient, these products render professional results while offering enhanced paint protection.
It May Look Like A Brute, But The Next-Generation Ford Ranger Raptor Cuts The Air Better Than Before
From its bold F-O-R-D grille to its strong shoulder line, the Ford Ranger Raptor surprisingly incorporates an aerodynamic design that helps it reduce drag improving its performance and efficiency.
May 29, 2023
Honda's Best Service Advisor In The Region Is A Filipino
Elijah Dave Villan of Honda Cars Makati raised the Philippine banner high as the Service Advisor (SA) category champion at the recently concluded Honda Asia and Oceania Skills Contest. Villan will be representing the country (and the Asia and Oceania region) at the Honda World Skills Contest in October 2023 in Japan.
Hyundai, FIFA Renew Partnership
Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) affiliates Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation jointly announced the renewal of their longstanding partnerships with FIFA through 2030. The renewed agreement welcomes Group subsidiaries Boston Dynamics and Supernal into the fold.
The Honda Rebel 1100 Fuses Vintage Styling With A Modern Powertrain
Honda Philippines introduces the all-new Rebel 1100. For P 650,000, this big bike model features an eye-catching modern bobber design, a classic single-round LED headlight, and a hunched fuel tank. This evokes vintage-inspired styling, while also giving a relaxed riding posture.
NextHub Auto Care Relaunched With 7 Locations Around Metro Manila
The Autohub Group of Companies, with 24 years of experience in the automotive industry, continues to serve its clientele by expanding their services. Autohub relaunches NextHub Auto Care by opening six more new branches around Metro Manila and the new NextHub Auto Care Premier in BGC and C. Raymundo Pasig. Now with a total of seven branches opened to serve the growing number of after warranty customers.
May 26, 2023
After A Re-Test, Toyota Finds Raize SUV Compliant With Safety Standards
After finding wrongdoing in the certification procedure of its Raize sub-compact SUVs, Toyota, through its affiliate, Daihatsu has re-tested it alongside the Rocky and has found them to be compliant with all standard safety values.
These Are The Best Cars (New And Used) For Teens And Starting Drivers
Subaru and Mazda have topped the list when it comes to recommended cars—new or used—for teen drivers. This is according to the U.S.-based Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS) and Consumer Reports.
Lexus Teases All-New GX SUV's Boxy New Look
Lexus has dropped another teaser of the all-new GX body-on-frame SUV before its June 8 reveal. This is the second teaser it has dropped with the first one showing off its new headlight design.
Designer Of World's First Female Crash Test Dummy Is Recipient Of Woman Of Worth Award
The judges in Women’s World Car of the Year have voted for the Woman of Worth Award. There were 15 nominations in the running and a clear winner is Dr Astrid Linder, the designer and instigator of the world’s first female crash-test dummy.
May 25, 2023
Kia Philippines Continues Rapid Expansion With 2 New Dealerships
The aggressive expansion of Kia Philippines has been further boosted by the opening of Kia Otis and Kia Marikina—both under the management of Willy Tee Ten’s Autohub Group. These dealerships are the 43rd and 44th Kia dealerships in the country. Both of these dealerships—which also showcase Kia’s new look— advance the reach of the Kia brand, and promise to bring the Kia experience closer to its valued customers.
Honda PH Celebrates 50 Years Of Providing Mobility To Filipinos
Honda Philippines, Inc. (HPI), the number one motorcycle manufacturer in the country, marks 50 years of providing high-quality, innovative, and reliable motorcycles to Filipinos.
Hyundai Breaks Ground For New Bacoor Dealership
Hyundai Motor Philippines Inc. (HMPH), welcomes the Borromeo Motoring Group to its network of dealers through the construction of Hyundai Bacoor. On May 24, a ceremony in commemoration of this was attended by leaders and managers from HMPH including Mr. Dongwook Lee, President, and Mr. Cecil Capacete, Managing Director.
AutoPerformance PH Celebrates 10 Years Of Brembo With New Products, More Affordable Prices
AutoPerformance PH is celebrating a decade of being an official Brembo distributor in the Philippines by introducing new products, greater nationwide distribution, and more affordable prices for Brembo’s range of original-spec replacement brake products.
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 PH Drops Price Of EMKOO SUV To P 1.298M
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.
These Comfy Scania Touring Buses Now Service The Manila To Bicol Route
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 Set For F1 Return In 2026 As Engine Supplier To Aston Martin
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.
Metrobank Lower Rates For Auto, House Loans; Waives Fees Of Up To P50K
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.
Fueled By EV Demand And Russia, China Is Now The World's Largest Auto Exporter
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.
2023 PHRX Philippine Rally Flags Off At New Clark City On May 27-28
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.
May 23, 2023
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 PH Confirms 2 EVs Arriving In Second Half 2023
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.
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