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September 13, 2023

Ford Refreshes F-150 For 2024 With Trick Tailgate, Improved Electricals


Ford updates its F-150 pickup truck with revised styling, improved performance, and a new trick tailgate.

2024 Mazda CX-90 Earns Highest Safety Rating; PH Launch Slated For September 22


Ahead of its official Philippine debut on September 22, Mazda’s flagship three-row SUV, the 2024 CX-90 has been awarded with the U.S.-based Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS)’s highest rating: the 2023 Top Safety Pick+.

Toyota Motor PH Revises 2024 Hilux Line-Up (w/ Specs)


Toyota Motor Philippines has bumped up the pricing of the Hilux range to coincide with the arrival of the Hilux GR Sport at authorized showrooms nationwide starting today.

September 12, 2023

Caltex PH Launches Power Diesel With Twice The Cleaning Power


Caltex, marketed by Chevron Philippines, has launched its newest diesel fuel: Caltex Power Diesel with Techron D.

2024 Lotus Emeya Wants To Take On The Porsche Taycan


Lotus has unveiled the Emeya—its first four-door “hyper GT.” It brings the British carmaker (now owned by Geely)’s 75-year expertise in engineering and design together with an all-electric powertrain.

2024 Toyota Vios Scores 5-Star ASEAN NCAP Rating


Despite all the hoopla surrounding the rigged safety test of the all-new Vios, the fourth-generation sub-compact sedan still managed to score perfect at the ASEAN New Car Assessment Program or ASEAN NCAP.

BMW Philippines Appoints Third EV Dealership


SMC Asia Car Distributors Corp., the official importer and distributor of BMW in the Philippines, officially announced the appointment of Autoallee BMW as its third official BMW i retailer in the country. This strategic expansion of our brand’s network is a proactive response to the increasing demand for premium electric mobility solutions in the market.

Honda Cars PH Says Stocks Of HR-V Now Stable


During the launch of the current-generation HR-V, Honda Cars Philippines encountered supply problems brought on the chip shortage and logistics challenges. Finally, there’s good news.

September 11, 2023

Save On Your Honda Service Until December 11


Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) is starting the “Ber” months with exclusive aftersales service deals and discounts happening until December 11.

Nissan Continues To Empower Women In Its Workforce


Nissan has underscored its commitment to promoting gender equality and women’s empowerment in the workplace by signing the UN Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs).

Meet The Doctor Who Went All In On Electric Vehicles


Dr. Joel Macatula can be considered as a trailblazing figure not just in the medical and electrical engineering fields, but you could say the same thing when it comes to his advocacy when it comes to Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs).

Rival 4x4 Now In The Philippines


With the ever-growing community of off-road enthusiasts in the Philippines, there is no doubt that global brands catering to the lifestyle are entering the country left and right. Rival 4x4 is ready to take over the scene under its official distributor: Premium Overland Outfitters.

Jetour Auto PH Opens Customer Service Hotline


To further enhance its customer-first efforts, Jetour Auto Philippines has unveiled its new Customer Hotline Assistance service, 0917-5-Jetour.

Kia Is Planning A Manufacturing Plant In Thailand


Kia is beginning to understand that with the absence of a manufacturing facility in Southeast Asia, they stand to lag behind their sister brand, Hyundai. In order to catch up, they’re now considering to build their first-ever plant in the region.

September 10, 2023

6th Hyundai x SM Supermalls EV Charging Station Opened In Davao


Hyundai Motor Philippines Inc. (HMPH) completes its sixth Electric Vehicle (EV) charging station together with SM Supermalls. This final site for 2023 is at SM Lanang Premier and coincided with the Davao leg of the Hyundai Mobility Experience (HME).

September 9, 2023

GAC Motor Has Sold Over 1,000 Vehicles In The Philippines So Far This Year


Astara Philippines, the official distributor of GAC Motor vehicles in the country has announced an important sales milestone: they’ve managed to move their 1,000th unit.

Toyota Motor PH Prices Ranger Raptor-Beating 2024 Hilux GR Sport At P 2.166M


Toyota Motor Philippines has finally revealed the price of its heavily revamped 2024 Hilux GR Sport. Going head-to-head against the Ford Ranger Raptor for pickup truck supremacy, it comes in with a starting price of just P 2,166,000. Add P 20,000 and you can opt for the single tone Emotional Red color or opt for the new black roof option.

Mazda Tweaks CX-3 For 2024 With More Connectivity Features


Mazda Philippines isn’t ready to throw in the towel with regards to its sub-compact SUV, the CX-3. In fact, for the 2024 model year, they’ve tweaked its specs yet again while also cutting its number of variants from two to one.

Peugeot Shows Off All-New 3008 Compact SUV


In a rare occurrence, Peugeot has broken its own embargo and has revealed its all-new 3008 in full before its launch on September 12.

September 8, 2023

First Batch Of Volkswagen Tharu SUVs Has Arrived And Here's What We Know So Far


After teasing us with an all-new SUV offering early in the year (it turned out just to be new colors for its T-Cross compact crossover), they’ve finally given us an all-new offering that’s more exciting than the Santana Cross. Ladies and gentlemen, meet the all-new Volkswagen Tharu.

2024 Honda CR-V RS e:HEV Specs Leaked!


Just a few days before its official launch on September 13, specs of the all-new Honda CR-V have leaked from, all places, the LTO.

Updated 2024 Mazda2 Arrives In Philippines For P 1.25M (w/ Specs)


The controversially styled 2024 Mazda2 has quietly arrived at local Mazda showrooms nationwide, and can be yours for P 1,250,000.

Mober Enhances Logistics Fleet With 60 Electric Vehicles


Mober, a frontrunner in green logistics services in the Philippines, proudly announced the expansion of its fleet with 30 new six-wheeler electric trucks and four three-wheelers, augmenting its capability to offer sustainable delivery solutions in the region.

Toyota Ormoc Leyte Opens


The country’s leading mobility company Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) has officially opened Toyota Ormoc, Leyte, its newest dealership ready to serve customers in Eastern Visayas.

2,000 Geely Vehicles Will Be Used At 19th Asian Games


Two thousand Geely vehicles will be used at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China creating the largest mobility service fleet in the history of the Asian games.

Toyota Gazoo Racing Vios Cup Returns To Clark This September 9


Toyota Gazoo Racing (TGR) Vios Cup is back for more action and thrills for its second leg on Saturday, September 9 at the Clark International Speedway (CIS) in Pampanga.

Subaru Plugs In Another Niche With The First-Ever Levorg (WRX) Layback


After teasing it last month, Subaru has finally revealed the first-ever WRX (Levorg) Layback. Continuing the Japanese’s brand of coming up with weird, but commercially successful mishmash of vehicles, the Layback basically takes a WRX Wagon (aka Levorg Wagon in Japan), adds some cladding and ground clearance; and voila, turns it into another new crossover.

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.