September 7, 2023
First Drive: 2024 Omoda 5
The truth is in the pudding, or so they say. After claiming that they see themselves as a global brand that’s taken the pulse of the youth, it’s finally time to sample Omoda’s first-ever product: the Omoda 5. How is it, you ask? Well, let’s put it this way: it’s taken design risks—some of which have paid off handsomely, while others don’t seem to go far enough.
Filed Under:
Compact Crossover,
Driver's Seat,
Omoda 5
September 6, 2023
Toyota Builds Hilux Prototype That Emits Water As Its Only Emission
Toyota is walking the talk when it comes to their “multi-path strategy for carbon-free mobility.” Its Hilux pickup truck isn’t just getting mild hybrid power, but they’ve been experimenting with a battery electric, and now, a fuel cell (FCEV) version as well.
Filed Under:
Engines,
Environment,
News,
Technology,
Toyota Hilux
Meet One Of the Rarest Toyotas Ever: The GR Supra GT4 100 Edition
After announcing it early this year, Toyota and Gazoo Racing is ready to reveal availability details of its ultra-rare GR Supra GT4 100 Edition. Despite the name, only three of these will be available worldwide—one for Europe, one for North America, and one for Asia.
Filed Under:
News,
Sports Car,
Toyota Supra
Honda City With Honda SENSING Benefits From Special Insurance Packages, Offers This September
Thanks to the refreshed Honda City getting the Honda Sensing advanced driver assist system as standard, owners now stand to get preferred insurance rates from Standard Insurance, MAA, and AXA Philippines until September 30.
Filed Under:
Honda BR-V,
Honda Brio,
Honda City,
Honda Corporate,
News
Subaru WRX Wagon: Performance-Level Driving For Everyday Living
Say goodbye to boring sedans and hello to the Subaru WRX Wagon. This high-performance vehicle combines speed and functionality for your daily life. Packed with a turbocharged 2.4-liter engine, it delivers 275 horsepower and 350 Nm of torque. Built on the Subaru Global Platform, it offers stability and control like no other.
Filed Under:
Feature,
Sports Sedan,
Subaru WRX
The 2024 Century SUV Is Toyota's Answer To The Rolls-Royce Cullinan
Toyota has unveiled its ultimate flagship: the Century SUV and it will probably give the Rolls-Royce Cullinan a run for its money.
Filed Under:
Luxury SUV,
News,
Toyota Century
Omoda: The Chinese Brand With Global Ambitions
Omoda’s parent company, Chery, has big plans for their new brand. Positioned as a Chinese brand with global aspirations, it has already managed to expand its global presence to 12 markets thus far with a further 11, including the Philippines, to be added before the end of 2023.
Filed Under:
Feature,
Omoda 5,
Omoda Corporate
Milestone Achieved: Foton Turnsover 1,000th Truck Unit To J&T Express
Foton Motor Philippines, Inc. (FMPI) celebrated the 1,000th unit delivered to one of the leading logistics companies in Southeast Asia, J&T Express. Under the leadership of Philippine Global Jet Express, Inc., J&T Express is helping bring about a remarkable stimulus in transport mobility that should further boost the nation’s economy. The strengthened fleet is expected to bring faster and more efficient services to Filipino businesses and consumers alike.
Filed Under:
Foton Corporate,
Foton CV,
News
Mazda Updates CX-30 For 2024 With Larger Screen, Improved Safety
Mazda has released a partially improved version of its CX-30 compact crossover for 2024. Launching first in its home market of Japan this October, these updates could very well make their way to global markets including the Philippines soon.
Filed Under:
Compact Crossover,
Mazda CX-30,
News
Could The 2024 BMW iX1 eDrive20 Go Head-To-Head With The Hyundai Ioniq 5, Kia EV6?
When BMW let us drive the iX1 xDrive30 last July, we figured it’ll make for a great entry-level EV in the Philippines if it’d come in a less powerful, more range-friendly guise. Well, that’s now the case as the German automaker has added the iX1 eDrive20 to their line-up.
Filed Under:
BMW iX1,
Electric Vehicles (EV),
Luxury SUV,
News
September 5, 2023
Hyundai Breaks Ground On New EV Dealership In Talisay
Hyundai Motor Philippines Inc. (HMPH) has officially broken ground its upcoming dealership, together with Gateway Motors, which will be in Cebu. Last August 11, the city of Talisay welcomed HMPH executives, including President, Mr. Dong Wook Lee, and Managing Director, Mr. Cecil Capacete, as well as Gateway Group’s Executive Vice President, Mr. Michael Goho, Corporate Secretary, Ms. Estrella Goho, and Hyundai Brand Head, Mr. Glenn Teves.
Filed Under:
Dealerships,
Hyundai Corporate,
News
Chevrolet Offering Up To P120K Off A Brand-New Trailblazer Compact SUV
The “ber” months are officially here and what better way to start off the season than bringing home a brand new Chevy. This month, The Covenant Car Company, Inc. is putting the spotlight on the Trailblazer and the big savings you can get from the Meet Your Chevy Match promo.
Filed Under:
Chevrolet Corporate,
Chevrolet Trailblazer,
News
Meralco Powers Pacific Star Building EV Charging Station
Movem Electric, Inc., the wholly-owned green mobility subsidiary of Meralco, has installed a new electric vehicle (EV) charging station at the Pacific Star Building, a high-rise structure in Makati City managed by Century Properties Management, Inc. (CPMI), a subsidiary of Century Properties Group.
Filed Under:
Electric Vehicles (EV),
News
September 4, 2023
For Omoda & Jaecoo, Another Brand's Service Woes Is A Lesson Of What’s Important To Filipinos
“Geely aftersales” seems to be a derogatory term these days that other Chinese brands can’t resist taking a potshot at them. The upcoming brand, Omoda and Jaecoo, shortened as Omoda & Jaecoo (O&J), though sees it as a lesson that they could learn from as they shift to high gear for a brand launch at the end of 2023.
Filed Under:
Jaecoo Corporate,
News,
Omoda Corporate,
Service
Ford Philippines Offering All-New Ranger With P 11,111 Low Monthly
Ford Philippines is bringing back its much-anticipated Truck Month where customers can enjoy the biggest deals and offers with a purchase of a Ford Ranger.
Filed Under:
Ford Corporate,
Ford Ranger,
News,
Pick-Up
The Future Of BMW Previewed In The Vision Neue Klasse
BMW reserves the term, “Neue Klasse” or New Class for its line of vehicles it considers as revolutionary; one that brings the carmaker to new direction or heights. The original Neue Klasse from the 1960s and 70s did just that and helped save BMW from obscurity and financial loss.
Filed Under:
BMW Concept Cars,
BMW Neue Klasse,
Electric Vehicles (EV),
Luxury Car,
News
September 2, 2023
All-New Nissan Z Now Available In The Philippines For P 3.888M (w/ Specs)
After hitting some production delays early in its launch phase, Nissan dealers in the Philippines is now ready to take orders for the all-new Nissan Z starting on September 21.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
News,
Nissan Z,
Sports Car
Meet The New MINI Family: All-New 2024 Cooper, Countryman Go Electric
Mini has unveiled the new Mini family in the form of the all-new 3-door and Countryman models. On its way to becoming an all-electric brand, these two models represent the first steps in a build to reinvent itself without neglecting its origins and traditions.
Filed Under:
Electric Vehicles (EV),
Luxury SUV,
MINI Cooper,
MINI Countryman,
News,
Sports Car
Ramon Ang Understands Ferrari Owners And That Makes Him The Man To Lead Their PH Success
Adorning the walls of Velocità Motors’s second floor office are a series of Ferrari cars—both classic and modern. As Ramon S. Ang, the president and CEO of Ferrari’s new exclusive Philippine importer and distributor, he immediately proceeded to name each one of them.
Filed Under:
Feature,
Ferrari Corporate,
News,
PHL Auto Industry,
San Miguel Corporate
Ferrari Appoints SMC's Velocità Motors Inc. As New Sole Importer, Distributor In The Philippines
Italian luxury sportscar manufacturer Ferrari has officially appointed Velocità Motors Inc. (VMI), a unit under conglomerate San Miguel Corporation (SMC), as its new sole authorized importer and distributor in the Philippines.
Filed Under:
Dealerships,
Ferrari Corporate,
News,
PHL Auto Industry,
San Miguel Corporate
Nissan Alabang, Cebu North Are Nissan's Dealer Of The Year
Nissan Philippines awards outstanding dealers at its annual Dealer of the Year Awards Ceremony. The award highlights the commitment of Nissan dealerships to elevate customer experiences and operational excellence.
Filed Under:
News,
Nissan Corporate
September 1, 2023
MINI Clubman Untold Edition Mixes Versatility With Unique Colors For An Individual Design Statement
Mini Philippines brings in the Mini Clubman Untold Edition. The Clubman Untold Edition brings the versatile qualities of the Clubman and mixes it with unique body paint finishes and wheels for a truly individual design statement.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Luxury Car,
MINI Clubman
MINI Philippines Introduces Limited Edition Convertible Seaside Edition For P 3.72-Million
Mini Philippines has revealed its latest special edition Mini Convertible: the Seaside Edition. Available in two colors: Caribbean Aqua or Nanuq White, only 10 will be made available for the Philippines.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
MINI Cooper,
Sports Car
New Motorcycle Sales Hit Almost A Million In H1 2023
The Motorcycle Development Program Participants Association (MDPPA), composed of four prominent manufacturers Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, and Yamaha, achieved a collective sales milestone with 932,220 units sold during the first half of 2023, spanning January to July. This achievement signifies a notable 4.6 percent surge compared to the same period last year, which saw sales totaling 890,720 units.
Filed Under:
Motorcycle,
News,
PHL Auto Industry
Geely PH Admits To Service Lapses, Vows To Do Better
Sojitz G Auto Philippines (SGAP), the exclusive distributor of Geely vehicles in the country has broken its silence on the issue of irate Geely customers and owners on social media.
Filed Under:
Geely Corporate,
News,
Service
Jetour Auto PH Holds First Leg Of Inaugural Aftersales Service Competition
Elevating aftersales service quality is vital to creating a solid bond with customers. This philosophy guides Jetour Auto Philippines (JAPI), the exclusive distributor of Jetour vehicles and services in the country, as it strives to elevate the standards of its dealer network’s customer handling and technical proficiency.
Filed Under:
Jetour Corporate,
News,
Service
Nissan Bohol's Enhanced Dealership Is First To Focus On Aftersales Service
Nissan Philippines announces the expansion and enhancement of the Nissan Bohol dealership. This endeavor is a testament to the successful partnership between Nissan Philippines and Nissan Cebu Distributors, Inc., which was initiated in 2011 under the leadership of Peter Yap.
Filed Under:
Dealerships,
News,
Nissan Corporate
Why Did The Department Of Energy Remove Mild Hybrids As EVIDA Law Benefactors?
When the Electric Vehicle Industry Development Act or EVIDA lapsed into law, there was an initial state of confusion as to the status of mild hybrid vehicles: are they included or aren’t they?
Filed Under:
DOE,
DOTr,
Electric Vehicles (EV),
News
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