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November 15, 2023

2025 Toyota Camry Gets Fresh New Design, Hybrid-Only Powertrains


Toyota continues refining the Camry by launching its ninth-generation model with a fresh new look, enhanced performance, and standard hybrid powertrain.

First Drive: 2024 Honda CR-V


If there’s one thing you could say about the Honda CR-V is that it’s comfortable in its own skin. In each of its six generations, there was little need to reinvent the basic recipe. Whereas its competitors all tried to reimagine themselves, this compact SUV stuck to its guns of being a practical, family-friendly compact SUV that happens to be a great all-rounder. This has allowed Honda to carefully refine the formula, improving its strengths, while reducing or eliminating its weaknesses in the process. There’s a Japanese term for that—Kaizen—and the all-new CR-V is an embodiment of that.

How Is The 2024 Honda CR-V's Third Row Seating?


The Honda CR-V is essentially doing double duty for Honda. Aside from having to compete against other five-seater compact SUVs, with no mid-sized SUV or pickup-based passenger vehicle (PPV) in their line-up, Honda has opted to offer it with three rows of seats on two of the three available trims.

Cadillac To Enter F1 As Power Unit Manufacturer By 2028


Following Ford and their move to power the Red Bull F1 Team by 2026, General Motors announced that it has formally registered with the FIA as a Formula 1 power unit manufacturer starting in the 2028 season.

Porsche Introduces New Exclusive Crest For Turbo Models


Porsche is introducing an exclusive version of its modernized Porsche crest logo for use on its upcoming Turbo models.

Omoda And Jaecoo Partners With BDO Prior To Philippine Launch


BDO Unibank, Inc., the Philippines’ largest bank signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that marked the start of a collaboration with Omoda & Jaecoo. The partnership is expected to develop a new, high-quality financial service tailored to the specific demands of the automotive market in the Philippines.

Biggest Test Drive Fest Is Back At SM Mall Of Asia From November 16-19


The Auto Focus Pre-Christmas Test Drive Festival (PCTDF), the country’s biggest outdoor motoring event of its kind, is set to return on November 16 to 19. Presented by Caltex in cooperation with SM Offices and the SM Mall of Asia Complex, the country’s leading car manufacturers and distributors will showcase their latest models and offer test drives to visitors at Block 16 of the SM MOA Concert Grounds throughout the 4-day exhibition.

November 14, 2023

Department Of Energy Recognizes Mazda CX-60, CX-90 As Hybrid Electric Vehicles


It’s official: the Mazda CX-60 and CX-90 have been recognized by the Department of Energy as a hybrid electric vehicle or HEV. With that, it gets all the benefits under the Electric Vehicle Industry Development Act or EVIDA, including exemption to the number coding scheme and priority registration. See the updated list below.

November 13, 2023

Petron Reports P 9.5 Billion Net Income In First 9 Months Buoyed By Steady Sales Growth


Petron Corporation sustained its volume growth in the first nine months of 2023, reporting a consolidated sales volume of 93.6 million barrels, up 16 percent from the 80.4 million barrels sold in the same period last year. Volume improvements were noted across major business segments, attesting to Petron’s continued market leadership and competitiveness.

November 12, 2023

Peugeot Gifts Filipinos With Christmas Offers With Up To P 417K Discount


Peugeot Philippines is gifting its customers with attractive offers, incredible value added payments, and special monthly installments on its full line-up, giving Filipinos even more reasons to choose a Peugeot for the holidays.

Review: 2023 Ford Ranger Raptor 2.0 Bi-Turbo 4x4


From a practical standpoint, the Ford Ranger Raptor shouldn’t make sense. Who, in their right frame of mind, would want to drive a pickup truck that’s wider, less practical, and designed for high-speed dirt driving—the sort of terrain the Philippines doesn’t get? A lot of you, apparently. So much so that the Philippines is home to the second most number of Ranger Raptors sold globally, the world leader being Australia. With such a pedigree attached to it, can Ford manage to repeat the first-gen’s success with this all-new next-generation Ranger Raptor? Mostly.

November 11, 2023

Special Ford Island Conquest Leg Celebrates 25 Years Of ANC+ Group


Ford Philippines is holding a special Ford Island Conquest (FIC) in celebration of the ANC+ Group’s 25th founding anniversary this month.

November 10, 2023

Suzuki Auto Opens In Baguio


Suzuki Philippines, in collaboration with Highfleet Motors Corporation announces the grand opening of Suzuki Auto Baguio located at No. 5 Marcos Highway, Sto. Tomas Proper in Baguio City.

Meet Dongfeng Motors' New Dealer Partners


Legado Motors, Inc., timed its dealer conference with its fifth anniversary as it sought potential dealer groups to invest in its newest brand: Dongfeng Motors.

1 Of 50 Maserati MC20 Notte Heading To The Philippines


Modena Motorsports, the official distributor of Maserati in the Philippines has announced that it has managed to snag one of the ultra-limited edition MC20 Notte super sportscar.

BMW Holding Test Fest At Cafe Alibai In Taguig On November 11


Exciting opportunities to take only the best of premium mobility out for a spin await as SMC Asia Car Distributors Corp., the official importer and distributor of BMW in the Philippines, hosts another round of the BMW Test Fest.

Refreshed Kia Dasmariñas Now Open


Kia Philippines recently inaugurated its refreshed dealership located in Dasmariñas, Cavite. It proudly wears Kia’s new look with a revamped interior design aesthetic. The Gateway dealer group proudly handles Kia Dasmariñas. Located at No. 93 Emilio Aguinaldo Hwy, Dasmariñas, Cavite, this newest Kia dealership promises to deliver unmatched service to its loyal customers.

All-New 2025 Toyota Camry To Get Hybrid All-Wheel Drive


The all-new Toyota Camry will be making its global debut this November. Toyota’s next-generation executive sedan is expected to gain a completely redesigned exterior and interior, as well as more powerful hybrid powertrain.

Omoda And Jaecoo Executives Hold Dialogue With Philippine Consulate, DTI On Sustainable Motoring


Chery International’s General Manager of East Europe & Asia Pacific Region, Jeff Liu, led an executive delegation from Omoda and Jaecoo to the Philippine Consulate General in Shanghai. There, they engaged in discussions with Philippine Ambassador to China, H.E. Jaime FlorCruz, and the visiting Undersecretary of DTI from the Philippines, Dr. Ceferino S. Rodolfo. The dialogue centered on the development and plans of Omoda and Jaecoo in the Philippines. As emerging brands with core competitiveness in the automotive sector, Omoda and Jaecoo are set to integrate technological innovation and global resource advantages to foster the development of the Philippines’ new energy automotive industry.

Blade's 50th's Store Is Also Its Biggest


Blade, the country’s biggest specialty car accessories retail chain, formally inaugurated its biggest standalone store along Mindanao Avenue in Quezon City.

AXA Philippines Rewards You For Good Driving Behavior With Pay-How-You-Drive Insurance


According to MMDA data, the average rate of road crashes in Metro Manila is 156.65 per day. A higher volume of traffic also often leads to more accidents with October and November being the deadliest months.

Test Driving A Jetour Can Win You A Staycation Experience At Midori Clark


Jetour Auto Philippines and Midori Clark Hotel and Casino come together to make the Holiday Season all the more memorable with the “Dashing Through the Christmas” raffle promo, where lucky winners will get a chance to experience a luxurious two-night staycation for two at Midori Clark Hotel and Casino complete with a complimentary Jetour vehicle service.

November 9, 2023

Honda's Christmas Promo Allows You To Choose Your Deal


Honda Cars Philippines, Inc (HCPI) is giving you the power of choice with their Honda’s Holiday Deals promo.

Can The 2025 Kia Carnival's Turbo Hybrid Formula Make It A Better Alternative To The Toyota Alphard?


After revealing the first pics of its refresh a couple of weeks back, Kia has now revealed more details about the 2025 Carnival MPV, including its interior and powertrain.

Philippine Motorsport Expo 2023 Was A Haven Of All Things Racing-Related


The 2023 Philippine Motorsport Expo (PMX) roared into life last October 14 to 15, transforming Blue Bay Walk in Met Park, Pasay City into a haven for motorsport enthusiasts, industry professionals, and curious onlookers alike. With two full days of all things racing-related, the expo lived up to its promise of being a must-attend event for those passionate about all things motorsport.

Petron Revamps Treats Stores With New, Fresher Look


Petron Corporation is sprucing up its Treats Stores. Kicking off the rollout of the refreshed Petron Treats outlets, major stops will be opening their renovated stores within the next few weeks. These include Treats Tagaytay (Petron Tagaytay Kaybagal), Treats PEC 1 (Petron NLEX NB Marilao), Treats PEC 2 (Petron NLEX SB Bocaue), and Treats PEC3 (Petron SLEX San Pedro).

GAC Motor Achieves Record October Sales


GAC Motor Philippines accelerates its sales streak with another record month in October. The company announced its best-ever October performance with total retail sales soaring 523 percent year-over-year to 268 units based on the latest CAMPI-TMA report.

November 8, 2023

10 Facts About The Next-Generation Ford Ranger's Assembly You (Probably) Didn't Know About


Designed and engineered by a global team headquartered in Australia, the Ford Ranger is now sold in more than 180 markets around the world, and continues to build a reputation for quality, reliability, and durability.