July 18, 2023
2024 Omoda 5 SUV Scores 5-Star Euro NCAP Rating
It’s just been confirmed: the upcoming 2024 Omoda 5, in both internal combustion engine and battery electric versions, has just garnered the highest safety rating with a 5-star Euro NCAP rating.
Filed Under:
Compact Crossover,
News,
Omoda 5,
Safety
Philippine Specs Of First-Ever Toyota Yaris Cross Revealed In Government Paperwork
Just a few days after the launch of the all-new Wigo and a few weeks after the launch of the all-new (Innova) Zenix, things aren’t slowing down over at Toyota Motor Philippines. Their next launch? The first-ever Yaris Cross.
Filed Under:
Compact Crossover,
LTO,
News,
Toyota Yaris Cross
SeaOil Opens 750th Service Station
Leading independent fuel company SeaOil opens its 750th station at C5 corner Atis Ugong in Valle Verde 1, Pasig City. It aims to open 100 more stations, bringing the total number to 850 stations nationwide by the end of 2023.
2024 Hyundai Santa Fe: This Is It
Hyundai revealed its radically transformed all-new Santa Fe SUV ahead of its global debut next month. The fifth-generation midsized SUV carries its nature-meets-city appeal, while also implementing changes shaped by the latest lifestyle trends.
Filed Under:
Hyundai Santa Fe,
Mid-sized SUV,
News
July 17, 2023
The Hyundai HD78 GT Truck Now Comes With A Motorcycle Carrier Body
Hyundai’s “truck of all trades,” the HD78 GT adds a new possible body application: the motorcycle carrier.
Filed Under:
Hyundai CV,
News
New Isuzu Elf (AKA N-Series) Gains Smart Duo Cam Safety System
Isuzu is expanding the use of its Smart Duo Cam advanced driver assist system to its light-duty truck, the Elf (locally known as the N-Series).
Filed Under:
Isuzu CV,
News,
Safety,
Technology
Love Honda? May Forever Pala With These Wedding Rings
When it comes to automotive merch, this would would rank as one of the more peculiar ones. In Japan, a jeweler has come up with wedding bands authorized by Honda.
Filed Under:
Honda Corporate,
News
July 16, 2023
Review: 2023 BMW iX3 M Sport
The peculiar thing about EVs is that they tend to look like spaceships. Whether it’s to tout their impressive packaging or to visually communicate them at being at the bleeding edge of tech, they stand out. This is great for some, but for others who don’t want to daily drive something that looks like an extra from Star Trek, thankfully BMW’s come to the rescue with the BMW iX3.
Filed Under:
BMW iX3,
Driver's Seat,
Electric Vehicles (EV),
Luxury SUV
Happy 70th Birthday, Subaru
Happy 70th birthday, Subaru. The Japanese all-wheel drive specialist just celebrated this milestone exactly on July 15.
Filed Under:
News,
Subaru Corporate
BSB Junrose Auto Parts Adds Brembo To List Of Brands
BSB Junrose Corporation has officially welcomed Brembo, the Italian brake systems manufacturer, to its roster of global automotive parts that they distribute in the Philippines.
Filed Under:
Brembo Corporate,
News
Jetour Auto PH Breaks Ground For Fairview Dealership
Jetour Auto Philippines, Inc. (JAPI) and its new dealer-partner North Drive Motors, formally broke ground at the new Jetour Auto Fairview dealership in Greater Lagro, Novaliches City.
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Dealerships,
Jetour Corporate,
News
The 2024 Hyundai Exter Makes Sense For The Philippines
After its global debut last May, Hyundai has finally launched its smallest SUV: the Exter. Made for developing markets, it debuts first in India where it’s positioned as the brand’s most affordable SUV.
Filed Under:
Hyundai Exter,
News,
Sub-Compact SUV
Peugeot Reveals New, Localized Look For Philippine Dealer Network
Peugeot Philippines has revealed a new, localized look for dealerships; one that differs from its global counterparts. The new look dealership will spread across the entire Philippine network starting with Peugeot Bulacan, Peugeot Manila Bay, and Peugeot Pasig.
Filed Under:
Dealerships,
News,
Peugeot Corporate
July 15, 2023
One of 750 Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS 50 Years Porsche Design Edition Arrives In Manila
Porsche is a brand that is known for timeless, contemporary designs and superior, unparalleled performance. In its 75th year, Porsche has collaborated with some the world’s most creative artists and builders to create the most unique cars that the world has seen. In the Philippines, PGA Cars, the country’s exclusive distributor, has introduced one of the most highly collectible models — the Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS 50 Years Porsche Design Edition.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
News,
Porsche 911,
Sports Car
Meet The Philippines' Most Affordable Hybrid SUV: The Chery Tiggo 5x Pro Hybrid
After its preview at the Manila International Auto Show and the subsequent arrival of its first batch of units, it’s now official: Chery Auto Philippines is launching the new Tiggo 5x Pro Hybrid on July 27.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Chery Tiggo 5X,
News,
Sub-Compact SUV
July 14, 2023
Everything You Need To Know About The 2024 Toyota Wigo (w/ Specs)
Toyota Motor Philippines has introduced one of its most important new models of the year: the all-new Wigo. As Filipinos seek to become more mobile, the Wigo has proven to be a success story for the country’s number one carmaker. The second-generation model aims to build on that solid foundation by getting a top-down redesign and more tech-features than ever before.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
News,
Sub-Compact,
Toyota Wigo
Mazda Actually Came Up With A Poem To Describe The First-Ever CX-90
Mazda does a lot of things their own way, and while that’s typically applicable to their products, you could now say the same thing when it comes to their marketing.
Filed Under:
Luxury SUV,
Mazda CX-90,
News
Nissan PH And Department Of Tourism Ink Partnership For Drive Pinas
The beleaguered Department of Tourism (DOT) has some good news as they renewed its partnership with Nissan Philippines to promote local tourism. Signing a Memorandum of Agreement last July 10, they are collaborating for a program called Drive Pinas.
Filed Under:
Department of Tourism,
News,
Nissan Corporate
Hyundai's First High-Performance EV Is The 650-Horsepower Ioniq 5 N
Hyundai has unveiled its first driver-focused, high-performance EV: the Ioniq 5 N. Signaling a step to electrification for high-po Hyundais (more electric N models have been confirmed), the Ioniq 5 N meshes three pillars of performance: “Corner Rascal,” “Racetrack Capability,” and “Everyday Sportscar.”
Filed Under:
Electric Vehicles (EV),
Hyundai Ioniq 5,
News
July 13, 2023
Is Audi Going To Use A SAIC Platform For Upcoming EVs?
Audi, the carmaker whose tagline is “Vorsprung durch Technik” (Progress through Technology) is seeking to progress its EV plans, by, of all things, buying a platform from a Chinese automaker.
Filed Under:
Audi Corporate,
Electric Vehicles (EV),
News
Look: First Batch Of Chery Tiggo 5x Pro Hybrids Has Arrived
Ahead of its official Philippine launch, Chery Auto Philippines has confirmed that the first batch of Tiggo 5x Pro Hybrid units have arrived in the country.
Filed Under:
Chery Tiggo 5X,
News,
Sub-Compact SUV
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.
Filed Under:
Honda Corporate,
Isuzu Corporate,
Kia Corporate,
Maxus Corporate,
News,
Service,
Volkswagen Corporate
Skyway Operator Apologizes For Flood Mess; Points Blame To Activities Outside Their Control
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.
Filed Under:
News,
San Miguel Corporate,
Traffic
Here Are The Full Specs Of The 2024 Honda City
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.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Honda City,
News,
Sub-Compact
Specs, Prices, Everything You Need To Know About The 2024 Honda Brio (w/ Specs)
Underscoring the competitiveness of the Philippine auto industry, Honda Cars Philippines also launched the refreshed Brio alongside the new City.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Honda Brio,
News,
Sub-Compact
Lalamove Launches Promo To Mark MSME Month
In celebration of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Month this July, Lalamove Philippines is rolling out the #AbotKayangBiz4All raffle promo.
Filed Under:
News
FUSO Philippines Adds Automatic Variant To Canter FE71
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.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Fuso CV,
News
July 12, 2023
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.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Compact Crossover,
News,
Subaru Crosstrek,
Subaru XV
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