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July 13, 2023

AC Motors Opens Service Workshop To Customers

Beginning July 10, the five automotive brands of AC Motors—Honda, Isuzu, Volkswagen, Maxus, and Kia—put their customers’ worries to rest when they opened up its service facilities to owners who brought their vehicles to Ayala-owned dealerships for maintenance work.

Skyway O&M Corporation, the operator of the Skyway has apologized for the heavy flooding experienced by motorists using the “Skyway At Grade.” Caused by continuous moderate to, at times, heavy rains, it caused the areas surrounding Bicutan in Parañaque City to become impassable to motorists.

Honda Cars Philippines has revealed the refreshed City sub-compact sedan. Carrying aesthetic changes, enhanced connectivity, and cutting-edge safety features, it moves the goal post by which all other small sedans will be measured against.

Underscoring the competitiveness of the Philippine auto industry, Honda Cars Philippines also launched the refreshed Brio alongside the new City.

In celebration of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Month this July, Lalamove Philippines is rolling out the #AbotKayangBiz4All raffle promo.

Sojitz Fuso Philippines Corporation (SFP), the general distributor of Fuso trucks in the Philippines launches an automated-manual transmission (AMT) equipped version of its best-selling Canter FE71.

Subaru Philippines Launches All-New 2024 Crosstrek (w/ Specs)

The all-new Subaru Crosstrek has arrived at all authorized Subaru dealerships nationwide. As a replacement to the Subaru XV, the Crosstrek is Subaru’s entry-point model.

Despite gas prices remaining relatively stable, the Philippines ranks near the bottom in Asia-Pacific when compared to the buying power based on the average minimum monthly wage.

Hyundai Motor Philippines Inc. (HMPH), pilots its educational aid and program dedicated to creating opportunities for disadvantaged youth, who are passionate about the future of automotive and mobility.

After signing a non-binding agreement last November, it’s official. The Renault Group (including its alliance partners, Nissan and Mitsubishi) and Geely are combining their internal combustion engine development and manufacturing operations.

2023 Tarlac Rally Opens Most Exhilarating Rally Yet

Further championing the return of the rally in the Philippines, the Tarlac Rally hosted its season opener last June 24 to 25, 2023 at the New Clark City in Capas, Tarlac. The iconic 2019 Southeast Asian Games venue served as the parc fermé and service park of the rally.

Ahead of its public launch on Friday, July 14, Toyota Motor Philippines has revealed the key features of the all-new Wigo.

Toyota Motor Philippines kicked off its 2023 motorsports season with the first local round of the Toyota Gazoo Racing Gran Turismo Cup (TGR GT Cup PH) and the first of three legs of the Toyota Gazoo Racing Vios Cup (TGR Vios Cup).

Bianca Bustamante, scored a second win of her 2023 F1 Academy season on Prema Racing’s home soil at the famous Autodromo Nazionale Monza after a stellar weekend performance.

BMW Philippines is now taking orders for two high-performance BMW M models: the first-ever XM and the all-new M2.

Mitsubishi Confirms 2024 Strada Will Use New Platform, Engine

Ahead of its global reveal on July 26, Mitsubishi Motors has confirmed that its all-new Strada (Triton) will use a brand-new platform and powertrain.

Nissan Philippines has unveiled the refreshed Almera. Boasting enhanced styling, safety, and connectivity features, this sub-compact sedan also introduces Nissan Connect Services to the country for the first time.

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.

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.

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?

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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July 13, 2023

AC Motors Opens Service Workshop To Customers

Skyway Operator Apologizes For Flood Mess; Points Blame To Activities Outside Their Control

Here Are The Full Specs Of The 2024 Honda City

Specs, Prices, Everything You Need To Know About The 2024 Honda Brio (w/ Specs)

Lalamove Launches Promo To Mark MSME Month

FUSO Philippines Adds Automatic Variant To Canter FE71

July 12, 2023

Subaru Philippines Launches All-New 2024 Crosstrek (w/ Specs)

Philippines Ranks Near Bottom Of 2023 Petrol Index

Hyundai PH Pilots Educational Aid For Disadvantaged Youth Who're Passionate About Cars

Official: Nissan, Mitsubishi, Geely To Share Engines

July 11, 2023

2023 Tarlac Rally Opens Most Exhilarating Rally Yet

Toyota Motor PH Reveals Key Features, Specs Of All-New 2024 Wigo

Toyota Motor PH Kicks Off 2023 Motorsports Season With Leg 1 Of TGR Vios Cup, TGR GT Cup PH

Bianca Bustamante Scores Second F1 Academy Win

BMW PH Opens Order Books For XM, M2 Coupe

July 10, 2023

Mitsubishi Confirms 2024 Strada Will Use New Platform, Engine

Here Are The Specs, Prices Of The 2024 Nissan Almera (w/ Specs)

July 9, 2023

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

24th NISMO Fest 2023 Happening On December 3

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

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

Harley-Davidson PH Announces Arrival Of Fast Johnnie Collection

Petron Blaze Engine Oils Now Infused With T3 Formulation

July 8, 2023

BMW Introduces Smartglasses For Motorrad Line

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

Could The BMW CE02 eParkourer Worry Vespa?

Honda Cars PH To Launch New Brio Alongside Refreshed City

July 7, 2023

Mazda PH Issues Statement Regarding CX-9 Discontinuation