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September 20, 2023

Hyundai Group Shows 'Art Cars' In New York City For Busan 2030 World Expo Bid


Hyundai Motor Group announced an upcoming exhibition and road tour of total 20 art cars in New York City to support the South Korean city of Busan’s bid to host the 2030 World Expo.

The Yoke's No Joke For Lexus: Steer-By-Wire, Direct4 To Form Core Of Future Lexus Driving Signature


When Lexus debuted the all-electric RZ, it was supposed to offer a yoke steering wheel as an option. Unfortunately for those who want to emulate a bit of Elon Musk, a year or so into serial production, there’s still no sign of the unique wheel setup. But don’t worry: Lexus is still committed to it.

Meralco To "Aggressively Electrify" Vehicle Fleet


The Manila Electric Company (Meralco) has committed to aggressively push the development of vital infrastructure necessary to advance the adoption of electric vehicles (EV) through its network and capabilities.

Volvo To Axe Diesel Engine By Early 2024


Volvo Cars is axing the production of its diesel engine by early next year making them one of the first legacy carmakers to take this crucial decision.

Soon You May Have To Say Goodbye To Free Public EV Charging


The Department of Energy (DOE) says accredited Electric Vehicle Charging Stations (EVCS) can now start charging fees.

These Are The New Models Lexus Will Launch In H1 2024


You are looking at the Lexus models that will be launched in the first half of 2024: the all-new Lexus LM, the all-new Lexus GX, and the first-ever Lexus LBX. Confirmed by no less than Lexus International President, Takashi Watanabe, these products were part of the Lexus Showcase event that introduces the brand’s future direction.

September 19, 2023

Porsche PH Brings In New 2024 Cayenne With Increased Digitalization, Available Plug-In Hybrid Power


Porsche Philippines formally introduced the fundamentally overhauled Cayenne for 2024. The third-generation luxury SUV comes with comprehensive changes to the powertrain, chassis, design, and equipment extending the breadth of its performance and comfort.

Omoda Surpasses 100,000th Global Sales Milestone In Less Than One Year


Omoda has reached a new global sales milestone: it has managed to surpass 100,000-th unit sold in less than one year. The feat comes as the youth-oriented brand sold 16,686 units in August, a 6.04 percent month-on-month growth.

Ford Shows Off 2025 Ranger Plug-In Hybrid


The Ford Ranger gets electrified. The carmaker has announced that its pickup truck will get a plug-in hybrid variant (PHEV) by 2024 with customer deliveries to start in 2025.

Refreshed 2024 Range Rover Velar Arrives For P 6.690M


Land Rover Philippines brings in what it considers as pure expression of modern luxury with the refreshed 2024 Range Rover Velar. Bringing in the trademark Range Rover refinement, it receives a cleaner and more reductive design.

Shell PH Showcased Products, Services As It Seeks Out Auto Workshop Partners


Shell Lubricants Philippines recently held Fast Track: Shell Helix Auto Workshop Summit at September 5 with the aim of empowering auto workshops to adopt, keep up, and achieve their maximum growth potential.

MyToyota Wallet App Adds E-Money Feature


Toyota Financial Services Philippines (TFSPH) is excited to announce the launch of myToyota Wallet's e-money feature, in partnership with Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI).

September 18, 2023

An Ode To The Internal Combustion Engine: Mazda Fan Festa 2023 At Fuji Speedway


It was a traffic jam worth being in. As our bus went inside the premises of the Fuji International Speedway, we were surrounded by a gaggle of Mazdas. Most were MX-5s, CX-5s, and CX-60s, but there was an odd Mazda Luce or two. Seeing the sight, our bus driver muttered the words, “Ah, rotary engine.” While I couldn’t make out the rest of his Nihongo, his knowledge of Mazda’s trademark engine spoke volumes of the brand’s indelible mark among the Japanese, and the rest of the world for that matter.

Toyota Vios Cup Races Through Round 2; Final Round Set For November 11


Racers and racing enthusiasts gathered once again at the Clark International Speedway (CIS) last September 9 as Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) kicked off the second leg of its longest-running premier one-make-race series, the Toyota Gazoo Racing (TGR) Vios Cup.

Grab Builds Tech To Support Driver-Partners


Grab introduces two new tech features to its driver app as part of its continued commitment to support its driver-partners to earn more. 

Toyota Reveals Aggressive Timeline For Next-Generation Battery Technology


Toyota has announced an aggressive timeline for its battery technology, including the production start of its next-generation electric vehicles by 2026. The plan was unveiled at the launch of the Japanese carmaker’s BEV factory in Japan.

Review: BMW X1 sDrive18d XLine


You can tell how much a brand values its name by how much thought is put into the details of every product that is produced. Consistency is key, especially when it comes to the standard of quality, starting with design, engineering, and of course, the final make. Not only should the final output look great, the attention to detail regarding construction should be impeccable. This characteristic is what sets BMW apart from other luxury car brands.

September 17, 2023

5 Electric Vehicle Myths Debunked


In recent years, electric vehicles (EVs) have emerged as a sustainable and environmentally friendly alternative to traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. However, they have also faced their fair share of skepticism and negative publicity. Rommel Juan, Chairman of the Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines (EVAP), has been a staunch advocate for EVs and is committed to debunking these myths.

September 15, 2023

Chinese Luxury Brand Hongqi Arrives In The Philippines


Chinese luxury vehicle brand Hongqi has entered the Philippines as the second brand distributed by EVOxTerra.

Jetour Auto Heads To The Cebu Auto Show


Jetour Auto Philippines Inc., the exclusive distributor of Jetour vehicles in the country, is at the Cebu Auto Show 2023 with its lineup of vehicles.

The Mazda MX-30 R-EV Is A Rotary-Powered Hybrid That Can Power Homes During Emergencies


Mazda’s rotary engine-charged plug-in hybrid vehicles—the MX-30 R-EV has an interesting capability that could help during natural disasters and power outages.

Honda Brings Back Iconic Motocompo As All-Electric Foldable Scooter


Honda gives one of its ‘80s icons, the Motocompo, a modern electric makeover: meet the Honda Motocompacto. This all-electric foldable scooter will hit select global markets such a price tag of around P 60,000.

Peugeot PH Holds Test Drive Weekend Event September 15 To 17


Peugeot Philippines is holding simultaneous test drive activities today until Sunday, September 17.

Volvo Cars PH Launching All-Electric C40, XC40 On October 4


Volvo Philippines is geared to launch its two new all-electric models on October 4, 2023. The pure electric Volvo C40 Recharge Twin and the XC40 Recharge Twin models are revved up to roll on Philippine roads by the start of the fourth quarter of this year.

September 14, 2023

Meet The Philippine Team To The Toyota Gazoo Racing GT Cup 2023 Asia Finals


Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) has announced the conclusion of the 2023 Toyota Gazoo Racing Gran Turismo Cup Philippines (TGR GT Cup PH) season with the staging of the National Finals that was streamed online last September 6.

2024 BMW M2 Arrives In Philippines For P 5.990M (w/ Specs)


BMW Philippines brings in the all-new, second-generation M2 compact high-performance sportscar. Harking back to the legendary BMW 2002 turbo, the M2 offers an unadulterated driving experience that few in its price point can match.

September 13, 2023

2024 Mazda3 Is Philippines' Most Feature-Packed Compact Car. Starts At P 1.51M (w/ Specs)


The award-winning Mazda3 builds on its engaging driving dynamics and sophisticated design with new comfort and connectivity features for 2024. The updates are part of Mazda Philippines’ promise of offering the latest human-centric technologies that promote Mazda’s central tenet of Jinba-ittai while also reinforcing its status as the most fully-loaded car in the market today.

Here Are The Prices, Full Specs Of The All-New 2024 Honda CR-V (w/ Specs)


After opening reservations a couple of weeks back, Honda Cars Philippines has finally launched the all-new, sixth-generation CR-V. With cumulative sales surpassing the 70,000-unit mark in the country, the all-new compact SUV seeks to capitalize on its iconic nameplate by offering enhanced comfort, next-generation connectivity, and the availability of Honda’s latest gasoline-electric hybrid system.