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June 13, 2023

This Is The World's First Publicly Available Sustainable Fuel And It's Not Cheap

The world’s first publicly available sustainable fuel goes on sale, and it won’t be cheap. Coryton, a UK-based fuel specialist has just released its Sustain Classic range—a sustainable gasoline designed for vintage and classic cars, but can be used by regular, run-of-the-mill automobiles.

Motor Image Pilipinas Inc, the exclusive distributor of Subaru vehicles in the Philippines made a special visit to share joy with the beneficiaries at Hospicio De San José, located in the city of Manila.

While the LTO sorts out its mess regarding the backlog of plate numbers (and driver’s licenses), the agency has how implemented a new standard when it comes to the use of temporary or improvised motor vehicle plates.

There’s no slowing down for Astara, the exclusive distributor of GAC Motor in the Philippines. After launching the all-new GS8, EMPOW, and EMKOO in a span of six month, it will be adding yet another compact crossover to its line-up at the end of the month: the all-new GS3.

PGA Cars, Inc., the exclusive distributor of Bentley in the Philippines announces the arrival of the Flying Spur Hybrid.

Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) announces its “Rainy Day Rewards” after-sales campaign until August 31, 2023. Honda vehicle owners may avail of any of the special deals offered at select authorized car dealerships and service centers nationwide.

Ayala Land and Circuit Makati announced a significant milestone in urban and transportation development with the launch of the Makati Loop e-jeepneys. This initiative introduces cutting-edge zero emissions electric vehicles dedicated to the One Ayala to Circuit Makati route, and also serves as an ode to the famous Love Bus of the ‘80s.

Review: 2023 Nissan Patrol Royale LE

The Nissan Patrol’s been around in its current shape and form for quite a long time; 13 years in fact, if you stretch it to when the Y62 model designation was first introduced. During its tenure, it’s managed to outlive Nissan’s original commercial vehicle distributor (Universal Motors Corporation) and the addition, then deletion, and subsequent re-addition of its model suffix (Patrol Royale). Through all this and the three refreshes that followed, the flagship SUV merely existed. It seems Nissan was happy with the handful of sales it got.

Pop quiz: what is the most exported automobile from South Korea? If you’re thinking something from Hyundai or Kia, well, you’re wrong. According to the Korea Automobile Manufacturers Association or KAMA, the most exported vehicle produced there is a Chevrolet.

Nissan is continuing the development of its LIDAR-based advanced driver-assistance technology by adding intersection collision avoidance. The Japanese carmaker showcased the technology’s ability to perform certain automatic collision-avoidance maneuvers in the more complex environment of intersections.

Mazda fans, take note: the Mazda Fan Festa 2023 is happening at the Fuji International Speedway this September 17. This marks the first time in five years that Mazda has brought back its fan event at the Fuji circuit due to the onset of COVID-19 and related restrictions.

Ferrari ended a 50-year absence from the 24 Hours of Le Mans in style: by toppling mighty Toyota in the centenary running of the most iconic sports car race in the world.

There's No Stopping Mazda Philippines' Move Upmarket

Mazda Philippines thinks it’s the right time for them to move to the “premium mainstream” space. With the introduction of the CX-60—their third “7G” model after the Mazda3 and CX-30, and the first riding on the Large Product Group platform, the Japanese brand says they’re ready to shake off their mainstream positioning.

Nissan Philippines is quietly taking orders for the ultimate version of the Patrol: the Patrol Nismo. This race-inspired version of Nissan’s flagship SUV combines a bold exterior with a technologically advanced interior to offer customers the refinement of a luxury SUV with the thrill of a sports car.

Motor Image Pilipinas, Inc., the exclusive distributor of Subaru vehicles in the Philippines announces the official opening of its new dealership in Cavite. This dealership, owned and operated by AVB Motorhub Pilipinas, Inc., led by esteemed businessmen, Aitor and Anton Barandiaran. This dealership marks an expansion of Subaru’s presence in the Philippines’s market to bring seamless and enjoyable showroom and service experience to the residents of Cavite and the surrounding areas.

Mazda PH Goes Premium With First-Ever P 2.790M CX-60 SUV (w/ Full Specs)

The first-ever Mazda CX-60 has arrived, setting a new benchmark in style, quality, and performance for the brand and its Mazda Premium philosophy. Crafted in Japan, the Mazda CX-60 represents everything that Mazda has built into its DNA over the last 100 years – from outstanding exterior and interior design to the finest Japanese craftsmanship, world-leading powertrains, and a stunning new driver-centric platform.

Mazda Philippines has confirmed that the first-ever CX-90 will join the local line-up by the end of the year. It was confirmed at the media launch of the CX-60.

Grab Philippines, reinforces its commitment to service reliability, further enhancing the seamless commuting experience of Grab Car passengers. Beginning June 2023, passengers can anticipate a noticeable improvement in booking reliability, with ride confirmations happening twice as quickly compared to the last quarter of 2022.

Joining the all-new Lexus GX is the first-ever Lexus TX—the brand’s largest three-row SUV on offer. Built as a North American exclusive (the Lexus LM will serve global markets including the Philippines), it addresses the strong demand for three-row SUVs there.

Remember the Mitsubishi Colt? Well, this is how it looks like right now thanks to an OE partnership with alliance member, Renault. The seventh-generation model reintroduces the nameplate in Europe for the first time in nine years.

After 14 long years, Lexus has finally unveiled the latest-generation GX SUV. It will go on sale gradually in different regions starting the end of this year.

In celebration of 75 years of Porsche sportscars, the German brand showcased their newest concept car: the Mission X. A design study for now, Porsche has admitted that it might go to limited production in due time. Regardless, it provides a glimpse into what hyper cars of the future could look like.

Refreshed Daihatsu Terios Is Our First Look At The Facelifted Toyota Rush

How’s this for a plot twist. It seems Daihatsu, and by extension, Toyota is extending the shelf life of its 7-seater small SUV with yet another update.

Toyota Mobility Solutions Philippines, Inc. (TMSPH) marked another milestone in its first year of operations with the introduction of its new and car rental service: the Toyota RentαCar. This service provides affordable and secure transportation through its convenient and flexible car rental options – both for short-term and long-term use.

Volvo is dusting off the Cross Country variant with the EX30. Next year, this off-road centric model will join the rest of the EX30 line-up and should offer would-be light trailing enthusiasts a new choice in the market.

Volvo Cars has revealed the 2024 EX30—its smallest EV and also its most affordable model yet with a pricing that’s at parity with a conventional internal combustion engine vehicle.

Nissan PH Starts Kicks E-Power AC Service Campaign

Nissan Philippines has delivered on their promise of issuing a service campaign for the Kicks e-Power’s air conditioning cooling issue.

Honda is trying a different tactic when it comes to its crossover offerings in developing markets. While ASEAN (no word about the Philippines) is getting the WR-V, the Japanese carmaker has instead developed the Elevate for countries like India.

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June 13, 2023

This Is The World's First Publicly Available Sustainable Fuel And It's Not Cheap

Subaru PH Donates To Hospicio De San Jose

LTO Issues New Guidelines On Temporary, Improvised Plates

GAC Motor PH Launching All-New 2023 GS3 On June 30

Bentley Manila Enters Electrified Era With Launch Of The Flying Spur Hybrid (w/ Specs)

Honda Cars's Rainy Day Rewards Offer Special Aftersales Deals

Look: These EV Buses Now Ply The Makati Loop Route

June 12, 2023

Review: 2023 Nissan Patrol Royale LE

The Most Exported Car From Korea Is A Chevrolet

Nissan Adds Intersection Collision Avoidance To Its LIDAR-Based ADAS

Mazda Fan Festa Returns To Fuji Speedway This September 17

Ferrari Returns To Le Mans In Style By Winning Over Dominant Toyota

June 10, 2023

There's No Stopping Mazda Philippines' Move Upmarket

At P 4.999M, The Nissan Patrol NISMO Is Your Race Car-Inspired Luxury SUV (w/ Specs)

Subaru Opens Cavite Dealership

June 9, 2023

Mazda PH Goes Premium With First-Ever P 2.790M CX-60 SUV (w/ Full Specs)

Mazda PH Confirms Arrival Of 2024 CX-90 By End-2023

Grab Users Can Expect Better Booking Experience Starting This June

Everything's Bigger In TX: Lexus Unveils Its Most Spacious Three-Row SUV

The 2024 Mitsubishi Colt Takes 17.1 Seconds To Reach 100 KPH

2024 Lexus GX Wants To Fight The Land Rover Defender For Off-Road Luxury Supremacy

Porsche's Future Hyper Car Is Electric. Meet The Mission X

June 8, 2023

Refreshed Daihatsu Terios Is Our First Look At The Facelifted Toyota Rush

Toyota PH Launches RentaCar Service

Volvo Marks Return Of Cross Country Nameplate With EX30

The 2024 Volvo EX30 Is Their Smallest, Most Affordable Model Yet

June 7, 2023

Nissan PH Starts Kicks E-Power AC Service Campaign

Honda Runs Out Of Letters And Comes Up With The First-Ever Elevate Small SUV