August 28, 2023
Second Life Jaguar I-PACE Batteries Now Used For Energy Storage
JLR has partnered with Wykes Engineering Ltd, a leader in the renewable energy sector, to develop one of the largest energy storage systems in the UK to harness solar and wind power using old Jaguar I-Pace batteries.
Filed Under:
Environment,
Jaguar Corporate,
News
Review: 2023 BMW M340i xDrive Touring
Before SUVs and crossovers took over the world, if you needed to haul stuff, there were wagons. Thanks to the popularity of cladded up raised passenger cars, wagons or estates (or Touring if you prefer the proper BMW term), are now relegated to a very fringe set of buyers. That’s why it comes as a pleasant surprise that BMW Philippines has decided to bring in not one, not two, but three members of the 3 Series Touring family.
Filed Under:
BMW 3 Series,
Driver's Seat,
Luxury Car
Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Is Official Presidential Vehicle Partner At 2023 BRICS Summit
Chery Automobile, now globally recognized for its quality and reputation and is now represented in more than 80 countries and regions around the world, has become the official presidential vehicle partner in the recently held 2023 BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) Summit at Johannesburg, South Africa.
Filed Under:
Chery Corporate,
Chery Tiggo 8 Pro,
News
Toyota Gazoo Racing Festival Draws More Than 6,000 People Over Two Days
Attended by more than 6,000 people on-ground and 2.6 million livestream views, the Toyota Gazoo Racing Festival was a resounding success.
Filed Under:
News,
Toyota Corporate
2024 Kia EV5 Is Kia's Newest Battery Electric SUV
Kia is continuing its march to electrification with the launch of more battery electric vehicles. This time, the EV5, a compact SUV-sized BEV was revealed at the Chengdu Motor Show in China. It will go on sale there first in the latter part of 2023 with plans to expand it as a global product in select markets by 2024.
Filed Under:
Compact SUV,
Electric Vehicles (EV),
Kia EV5,
News
Most Convenient Place To Get Autosweep, Easytrip RFID To Close September 1
Heads up, motorists. Just a few days before the dry run of the cashless system (aka purely RFID) system on major expressways, one of the most convenient places to get both the Easytrip and Autosweep system is set to close.
August 25, 2023
GAC Motor PH Adds AWD To GS8 Mid-Sized SUV For P 2.648M*
Coinciding with GAC Motor Philippines’ 276 percent year-on-year sales growth, the Chinese carmaker has previewed its newest flagship SUV: the GAC GS8 2.0T AWD.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
GAC GS8,
Mid-sized SUV,
News,
PHL Auto Industry
Lexus Mitsukoshi Puts Spotlight On Food With Local Culinary Workshop This August 26 To 27
Enjoy a taste of specially crafted culinary delights as Lexus Philippines hosts an indulgent weekend like no other at Lexus at Mitsukoshi.
Filed Under:
Events,
Lexus Corporate,
News
EDIFICE x MUGEN Watch Arriving In PH This September For P 25K
Heads up, car enthusiasts and timepiece collectors! A special collaboration between Edifice and Mugen, the Honda works brand, will release its newest timepiece collection in September 2023 and serve as the latest addition to the Casio Edifice line of timepieces.
Filed Under:
News
Hyundai Leads, Mazda Languishes In Tech Leadership Study
Hyundai and Hyundai’s premium brand, Genesis top every other carmaker when it comes to in-car tech experience while Mazda languishes at the bottom. This is affording to the latest 2023 Tech Experience Index Study or TXI Study.
Filed Under:
J.D. Power,
News,
Technology
EastWest Bank Is Mitsubishi Motors PH's Strategic Retail Financing Partner
To give more Filipinos the opportunity to purchase their dream Mitsubishi vehicle, Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) signed a strategic retail financing partnership with EastWest Banking Corporation (EW).
Filed Under:
Mitsubishi Corporate,
News
Volvo To Take On Lexus LM, Mercedes V-Class With First-Ever EM90 Luxury MPV
The Lexus LM and Mercedes-Benz V-Class better watch out: Volvo says its first-ever luxury MPV will be like a “Scandinavian living room on wheels.”
Filed Under:
Electric Vehicles (EV),
Luxury MPV,
News,
Volvo EM90
A Tale Of Two Plants: Hyundai To Sell China Assembly Plant, But Acquires A Former GM Factory In India
Hyundai is putting one of its Chinese assembly plants for sale as it seeks to reduce excessive capacity in the China. At the same time, it has acquired a former General Motors plant as it broadens its reach in India.
Filed Under:
Hyundai Corporate,
News
Subaru Palm Challenge Is Back! Philippine Leg Happening On September 23
Motor Image Pilipinas is now accepting entries for the Subaru Car Challenge 2023. Back after a three-year hiatus, the epic test of grit and endurance will have contestants vie for a slot in the regional finals in Singapore for the chance to win a brand-new Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i-L worth P 1,998,000.
Filed Under:
Events,
News,
Subaru Challenge,
Subaru Corporate
August 24, 2023
Changan CS55 Plus: Reinventing The Filipino Driving Experience
Oftentimes, when car manufacturers speak of the future, there is a notion that it is yet another brand jumping on the tech bandwagon or presenting a roadmap that is a few years down the line. With Changan Motors, the future is here and now — and there is no better time to flex its muscles in the Philippine automotive scene.
Filed Under:
Changan CS55 Plus,
Compact SUV,
Feature
Inchcape Takes Over Distributorship Of Changan In The Philippines
Inchcape, the leading global automotive distributor, announced today that it has been appointed by Changan International Corporation (“Changan”) to distribute Changan vehicles in the Philippines. The distributorship will be operated by Inchcape Philippines, a joint venture between Inchcape and the CATS Group of Companies.
Filed Under:
Changan Corporate,
News,
PHL Auto Industry
Is Honda Ready To Revive The NSX As A High-Performance EV Sportscar?
It looks like Honda’s ready to create a next-generation NSX sportscar, only this time it’ll be a fully-electric, high-performance vehicle.
Filed Under:
Electric Vehicles (EV),
Honda NSX,
News,
Sports Car
6,500-kilometer Great Philippine Overland Loop Aims To Show Beauty Of The Philippines
Mototesto Overland Equipment is kicking off an epic 20-day journey to circle around the Philippines from September 24 to October 13 with adventurers and their overlanding-equipped rides.
Toyota Motor PH Says Stocks Are Beginning To Normalize, But Reminds Customers To Be Wary
Toyota Motor Philippines says that they’ve put the challenges of the chip shortage behind them and that stocks (for most vehicles) are starting to normalize. However, they admit that some vehicles such as the Hiace Super Grandia pictured above, continue to have limited stocks.
Filed Under:
News,
Toyota Corporate
Next-Generation Toyota Tamaraw Is Function-Led Design; To Be Priced Around P750K?
Akio Toyoda understands the importance of the Toyota IMV or Innovative International Muti-purpose Vehicle to markets such as ASEAN. After all, he was overseeing the region when Toyota unveiled it way back in 2004.
Filed Under:
Entry-Level MPV,
News,
Toyota Tamaraw
Kia Just Launched Its Most Affordable EV: The 2024 Ray EV MPV
Kia has finally launched the Ray EV—its most affordable battery electric vehicle (BEV) with a starting price of just 27.35 million won (P 1.167 million).
Filed Under:
Electric Vehicles (EV),
Entry-Level MPV,
Kia Ray,
News
Nissan Delaying Launch Of Next-Generation Kicks SUV
Good news to current Nissan Kicks owners: the launch of the next-generation model has been delayed. The bad news? Well, the delay is due to issues pertaining to the upcoming all-new replacement.
Filed Under:
News,
Nissan Corporate,
Nissan Kicks
August 23, 2023
This Is Your First Look At The Next-Generation Toyota Tamaraw
Toyota Motor Philippines remains committed to assembly of vehicles in the Philippines. It showcased the next-generation Tamaraw which will be assembled at the carmaker’s Sta. Rosa, Laguna plant starting in 2024.
Filed Under:
Entry-Level MPV,
News,
Toyota Tamaraw
Toyota Chairman Calls On Other Japanese Carmakers To Help Develop Philippine Auto Industry
Toyota Motor Chairman Akio Toyoda is hoping for a deeper cooperation between Japanese carmakers in the Philippines in order to grow local parts assembly.
Filed Under:
News,
PHL Auto Industry,
Toyota Corporate
August 22, 2023
MPT Mobility Acquires Roadside Assistance Company AACI
MPT Mobility Corp., the innovations arm of the Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation (MPTC), announces the successful acquisition of Assist and Assistance Concept Inc. (AACI), a company wholly-owned by AXA Partners Holding SA. This move reinforces MPT Mobility Corporation’s commitment to improving the mobility landscape in the country by providing comprehensive technology-based solutions which address transport and mobility challenges and enhance the travel experience of motorists and commuters.
Filed Under:
News
As PH-Bound Jaecoo 7 Undergoes Durability Test, Engineers Cite A "Miracle"
In a lead up to its market launch in global markets, including the Philippines, the Jaecoo 7 is undergoing an arduous road test in order to guarantee its reliability and durability.
Filed Under:
Compact SUV,
Jaecoo 7,
News
Suzuki Auto Fest Returns With First Leg At SM City Bacoor Cavite
The Suzuki Auto Festival is back and this time, the two-day event will happen this coming August 26 and 27, 2023 at the Lower Ground Level of the SM City Bacoor in Cavite.
Filed Under:
Events,
News,
Suzuki Corporate
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