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July 9, 2023

Chinese Car Brands To Take Majority Of Home Market For First Time


Thanks to a shift towards electric vehicles, Chinese carmakers are continuing their advance even in their home country as they close in on 50 percent of total new car sales over there. This is according to automotive consultancy company, AlixPartners.

24th NISMO Fest 2023 Happening On December 3


The 24th Nismo Fest is all set for December 3 at the Fuji Speedway in Shizuoka, Japan. Tickets will go on sale starting in November.

Review: 2024 Mazda CX-60 3.3 HEV Turbo-D Sport


The first-ever CX-60 is something Mazda must get right; after all, it’s representative of their premium aspirations. Though some may say that it started with the current Mazda3 and CX-30, those vehicles didn’t command much of a price premium over the competition to warrant raised eyebrows. The CX-60, on the other hand, nips at the heels of real luxury with its P 2.890-million price tag. This begs the question: did they get it right or will it serve as a reality check that’ll send them crashing down?

Peugeot, Jeep Parent Company Reveals First BEV-By-Design Platform: The STLA Medium


Stellantis—the parent company of CDJR (Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and RAM) as well as Peugeot and Citroen, has detailed its first-ever “BEV-by-design” platform: the STLA Medium.

Harley-Davidson PH Announces Arrival Of Fast Johnnie Collection


Harley-Davidson Philippines announces the arrival of its Fast Johnnie collection—an addition to its Enthusiast Motorcycle Collection of limited-run bikes.

Petron Blaze Engine Oils Now Infused With T3 Formulation


Industry leader Petron Corporation infuses its line of Petron Blaze Racing engine oil with its proprietary Thermal Stress Stabilizing System or TS3 formulation.

July 8, 2023

BMW Introduces Smartglasses For Motorrad Line


BMW Motorrad has launched its very own smartglasses. The BMW Motorrrad ConnectedRide Smartglasses provide the head-up display technology already familiar from the automotive sector and project all relevant data, such as navigation, speed or gear, directly into the rider’s field of vision in real time.

Mitsubishi Motors PH To Bring XRT Concept, Showcase XFC Concept At 60th Anniversary Expo


In celebration of its 60 years of mobility, 1.2 million cumulative sales milestone and 800,000 production milestone, Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) is staging an expo at the World Trade Center, Pasay on August 10 to 13, 2023. Dubbed as Mitsubishi Motors Philippines 60th Anniversary Expo, the 4-day exposition will be filled with car displays, daily performances and activities for the whole family to enjoy.

Could The BMW CE02 eParkourer Worry Vespa?


BMW is following up on their first-ever all-electric motorcycle, the CE04, with the CE02—an urban-centric runabout or eParkourer that will appeal to young individuals.

Honda Cars PH To Launch New Brio Alongside Refreshed City


Looks like this coming week will be busy for small cars. After the Honda City, Nissan Almera, and Toyota Wigo were all confirmed for a Philippine market launch on the 13th, 10th, and 14th, respectively, Honda Cars Philippines has another surprise: the new Brio.

July 7, 2023

Mazda PH Issues Statement Regarding CX-9 Discontinuation


Considering some US-based automotive news regarding the discontinuation of the CX-9 in favor of the CX-90, Mazda Philippines has released an official statement.

Suzuki PH Reveals Ertiga Hybrid's Official Fuel Economy Figures


Suzuki Philippines has finally revealed the Ertiga Hybrid’s official fuel economy figures.

All-New BR-V Is Now Honda Cars PH's Best-Selling Vehicle


Seven months since its launch, the second-generation Honda BR-V has become the best-selling vehicle in Honda Cars Philippines’ line-up.

It's Official: Toyota Motor PH To Launch All-New Wigo On July 14; Prices Start At P609K


Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) confirms that it will launch the all-new Toyota Wigo this July, with retail sales starting on the 17th of the month.

The MG4 XPower Is The Most Powerful Production MG Vehicle Ever


You are looking at the most powerful production MG ever, and it happens to be an all-electric crossover. Meet the 2024 MG4 XPower.

San Miguel Removes 1.3 Tons Of Waste From Pasig River


Nearly two years since it launched its ambitious, P 2-billion Pasig River cleanup initiative, San Miguel Corporation (SMC) reported that it breached the one million metric ton mark of silt and solid waste removed from the historic but polluted waterway, adding it is optimistic the project can be fully completed by August, or right in the middle of the rainy season.

Toyota Teases All-New 2024 Land Cruiser Prado


After revealing it in its upscale Lexus GX form, Toyota has started the teasing the all-new, next-generation Toyota Land Cruiser Prado. Not much is known officially, except that it will mark the return of the Land Cruiser nameplate in the United States.

Lalamove Opens Partner Driver Center At PITX


Lalamove Philippines announced the opening of its new one-stop center for both its existing and potential partner drivers at the Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX).

Mitsubishi Motors PH Appoints First-Ever Chairman Of The Board


Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) appointed Noriaki Hirakata as its first-ever Chairman of the Board effective July 1. The strategic appointment reflects MMPC’s stronger commitment to enhancing corporate governance and driving sustainable business growth. As Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) shifts its focus towards the Philippines, MMC also aims to firm up mid to long-term business plan for Philippine market to ensure the continuous success of the brand in the country.

July 6, 2023

Jetour Auto PH Outlines Aftersales Service Cost, Schedule


Jetour Auto Philippines, Inc., (JAPI) the official distributor of Jetour vehicles in the country, has outlined the cost and schedule for preventive maintenance of its vehicles.

July 5, 2023

Isuzu Bulacan Tops 18th Skills Olympics


Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) recently concluded the 18th edition of its long-time running Isuzu Service Skills Olympics (ISSO) in its assembly plant in Laguna. An annual dealer network competition, ISSO showcases the technical competency and service knowledge of Isuzu aftersales personnel nationwide.

Check Out The Jaecoo 7's Giant Touchscreen


Feast your eyes on the Jaecoo 7’s “intelligent cabin.” Launching by the fourth quarter of this year, the Jaecoo 7 will provide drivers with a high-tech human-vehicle interaction for a comfortable driving experience.

July 4, 2023

Kia Picanto Gets An Angry-Looking Makeover For 2024


Enough with being Mr. Nice Hatchback. Kia has just given its sub-compact hatchback, the Picanto a pissed-off design makeover. While the refreshed design is supposed to embody the brand’s aspirations for the young and first-car customers, it also looks genuinely pissed off. 

Holcim PH Takes Delivery Of Foton EV Truck


With public awareness and acceptance for fully electric vehicles becoming greater every day and, more importantly, more charging stations being added to the national infrastructure every week, it comes as no surprise that commercial vehicles are now starting to follow suit.

Ferrari's First Track-Focused XX For The Road: The SF90 Stradale And SF90 XX Spider


Previously, Ferrari’s XX Program produced track-limited specials. That all changed with the debut of the new SF90 XX Stradale and the SF90 XX Spider—the brand’s first road-going cars in the XX Program.

Changan PH Advocates Going Digital To Its Dealer Network


Changan Motor Philippines, Inc. (CMPI), the official distributor of Changan automobiles in the country conducted the first of a series of Executive Sessions for leaders of its dealership network. The activity was held at the CMPI National Headquarters in Calamba City, Laguna.

Caltex PH Expands Do-It-For-Me Locations Nationwide


Chevron Philippines Inc., (CPI) marketer of Caltex brand of fuels and lubes continuous to expand its presence in the Do-It-For-Me (DIFM) car services market with the opening of the Caltex Delo Sports Oil Change Center in various locations in the Philippines.

Mazda PH Welcomes 10th Batch Of Scholars To MFI Polytechnic Institute


For almost a decade, Bermaz Auto Philippines, Inc. (BAP), the exclusive distributor of Mazda vehicles and parts in the country, has been supporting underprivileged youths as scholars of the BAP Mazda-MFI Automotive Technology Scholarship Program.