January 31, 2024
Kia Nears Completion Of Korea's First Dedicated EV Plant
At this year’s New Year festivities, Hyundai Motor Group (HMG) Executive Chair, Euisun Chung, highlighted the values of electrification, sustainability, and a greener future. This year’s ceremonies, held at the Kia AutoLand Gwangmyeong, is a beacon for all these objectives.
Filed Under:
Electric Vehicles (EV),
Kia Corporate,
News
Toyota Breaks Global Sales Records With 11.2 Million Vehicles Sold In 2023
Toyota is once again the world’s top-selling automaker in 2023, selling a record 11.2 million vehicles. It finished ahead of the Volkswagen Group which sold 9.2 million vehicles with Hyundai Motor Group in third with 7.3 million vehicles sold.
Filed Under:
News,
PHL Auto Industry,
Toyota Corporate
Isuzu Traviz Marks Over 20K Units Sold In The Philippines
The Isuzu Traviz has achieved a milestone in the Philippines by selling over 20,000 units since its launch in 2019. This significant achievement underscores the Traviz’s position as a preferred choice for small businesses nationwide, thanks to its unmatched durability, flexibility, fuel efficiency, high torque, and superior cargo capacity.
Filed Under:
Isuzu Corporate,
Isuzu Traviz,
News
Is The First-Ever 2025 Mazda CX-70 A Lazy Design Job Or Built For Market Success?
Mazda has unveiled the third member of its Large Product Group—the first-ever 2025 Mazda CX-70. And your eyes aren’t deceiving you—it’s basically the CX-90 with the rear seats removed.
Filed Under:
Mazda CX-70,
Mid-sized SUV,
News
January 30, 2024
Foton Philippines Sales Stay Strong In 2023
Foton and the sales of its high-value, feature-packed line of commercial vehicles stayed strong in 2023, based on industry figures.
Filed Under:
Foton Corporate,
News,
PHL Auto Industry
Geely Philippines President Vows To Foster Dialogue, Collaboration
Newly-appointed Sojitz G Auto Philippines (Geely Philippines) President and CEO, Naoyuki Takeda outlined his vision for the company’s growth after being battered with aftersales service issues and plateauing sales in 2023.
Filed Under:
Geely Corporate,
News,
PHL Auto Industry
Toyota Motor Philippines Says No Units Affected By Engine Irregularities
A day after Toyota Motor Corporation revealed irregularities surrounding the diesel engines powering the Hilux, Hiace, Fortuner, Innova, and Land Cruiser 300, Toyota Motor Philippines has reached out and issued a statement in connection with these engines and vehicles.
Filed Under:
Engines,
News,
Toyota Corporate,
Toyota Fortuner,
Toyota Hilux,
Toyota Innova,
Toyota Land Cruiser
Nissan To Open Soon In San Jose Del Monte
Nissan Philippines continues growing its dealer presence with the groundbreaking of its newest dealership in San Jose del Monte.
Filed Under:
Dealerships,
News,
Nissan Corporate
AutoQuix, A New Car Servicing Brand, Is Now Open In Mandaue
AutoQuix, a new brand of car servicing center, welcomes car owners in Cebu as it opens the AutoQuix – Mantawi, Mandaue branch, its third branch in the country.
Chery Breaks Ground On Cordon, Isabela Dealership
Chery Auto Philippines starts the year with the groundbreaking of Chery Cordon in Isabela. The rise of a new dealership in Isabela aims to boost the Chery brand’s presence in North Luzon.
Filed Under:
Chery Corporate,
Dealerships,
News
Hyundai Reopens In Palawan With New Dealer Partner
Hyundai Motor Philippines Inc. (HMPH) reconnects with its Palaweño customers through Auto Artist Incorporated (AAI). The group was officially welcomed to the brand’s network of dealers through two junctures: the inauguration of the first 1S outlet under HMPH, and the other is the ground breaking of a new dealership.
Filed Under:
Dealerships,
Hyundai Corporate,
News
Fuso, Mercedes-Benz Trucks Opens First Joint Dealership Facility
Sojitz Fuso Philippines Corporation (SFP) has partnered with iCATS Motors, Inc. to become an official dealer of Fuso trucks and buses. Its marks the introduction of the first joint multi-brand facility by Daimler Trucks in the Philippines putting Fuso and Mercedes-Benz Trucks under one roof.
Filed Under:
Dealerships,
Fuso Corporate,
Mercedes-Benz Corporate,
News
January 29, 2024
Kia EV9, BMW 5 Series Among 2024 WWCOTY Finalists
The category winners for this year’s Women’s Worldwide Car of the Year (WWCOTY) have been announced. The winners in the Family Car, Large Car, SUV, Exclusive Car, and 4x4 & Pick-Up will all vie for the Women’s Worldwide Car of the Year which will be announced on International Women’s Day on March 8.
Filed Under:
BMW 5 Series,
Car Awards,
Kia EV9,
News,
Volkswagen Amarok,
Volvo EX30
Toyota Land Cruiser, Fortuner, Hilux Embroiled In New Engine Irregularity
Toyota seems to be built like a house of cards of late. After finding irregularities in its vehicles developed and built by its subsidiary, Daihatsu, the Japanese carmaker is now finding itself with issues surrounding three of its diesel engines.
Volkswagen Philippines Cuts Prices As Much As P333K
Volkswagen Philippines introduces its latest offers with up to three enticing purchase options up to March 31.
Refreshed 2024 Mazda CX-5 Makes ASEAN Appearance With More Power, Equipment
After getting leaked by the Malaysian press last December, Bermaz Motor has finally unveiled the Made in Malaysia refreshed CX-5 for 2024.
Filed Under:
Compact SUV,
Mazda CX-5,
News
Toyota Motor PH Reduces Innova Variants, Bumps Up Prices For 2024 (w/ Specs)
When Toyota Motor Philippines brought in the Innova XE variant late last year as their most affordable AT variant, there had to be some reason why. Well, now we know. Starting today, the carmaker has trimmed down the Innova variants from seven to six.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Entry-Level MPV,
News,
Toyota Innova
BPI Employees Will Now Ride In This EV Shuttle
The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) has leased a new electric vehicle (EV) unit in a bid to gradually replace its old gas-powered fleet vehicles and curtail its greenhouse gas emissions and fuel consumption.
Filed Under:
BPI Corporate,
Electric Vehicles (EV),
Environment,
News
January 28, 2024
224-Horsepower Toyota Fortuner GR Sport Has Arrived In The Philippines
After upgrading the rest of the Fortuner line-up for 2024, Toyota Motor Philippines has done the same to the top-of-the-line Fortuner GR Sport variant.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Mid-sized SUV,
News,
Toyota Fortuner
Chevrolet Philippines Offers Up To P 2-Million In Discounts Until March 15
In her first move as the new president and CEO of Chevrolet Philippines, Maria Fe Perez Agudo and her team have launched the “Own the Road Sales Promo” giving substantial cash discounts, enticing low down payment schemes, and appealing amortization packages to the entire Chevrolet range.
January 27, 2024
Jetour Auto PH Finishes 6th In First Global Skill Olympics
The team representing Jetour Auto Philippines Inc (JAPI) finished sixth at the first-ever Jetour Global Service Skills Competition held in Wuhu, China.
Filed Under:
Jetour Corporate,
News,
Service
Isuzu Is Philippines' Best-Selling Truck Brand For 24 Straight Years
Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) is once again the best-selling truck brand, a feat it has maintained for 24 consecutive years. This significant milestone underscores IPC’s unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction in the automotive industry.
Filed Under:
Isuzu Corporate,
News,
PHL Auto Industry
SMC Expands Central Luzon River Cleanup
Less than four months since completing its P 2-billion initiative to clean up the Pasig River, San Miguel Corporation’s (SMC) comprehensive efforts to rehabilitate major river systems has shifted to high gear in Central Luzon.
Filed Under:
News,
San Miguel Corporate
Review: 2024 Honda CR-V RS e:HEV
Throughout its six generations, the Honda CR-V has never been afraid to experiment. From offering an underfloor picnic table in the first-generation model, cramming ten seats in the second-generation model, to a diesel engine and seven seats in the fifth-generation model, this compact SUV is designed as if it’s got a feel of the market’s pulse as a whole. With the sixth-generation model, Honda has done it again with the introduction of two things: the RS badge and a strong hybrid system called the e:HEV.
Filed Under:
Compact SUV,
Driver's Seat,
Honda CR-V
Test Drive The All-New Mitsubishi Triton At Bridgetowne Destination Estate From January 26-28
Right after Mitsubishi Motors Philippines officially unveiled the all-new Triton (check out the full specs), it went straight to work with its first-ever public test drive event. It is all happening at the Bridgetowne Destination Estate in Pasig from January 26 to 28 from 10 AM to 8 PM.
Filed Under:
Events,
Mitsubishi Strada,
Mitsubishi Triton,
News,
Pick-Up
Japan Revokes Certifications Of 3 Daihatsu-Made Models
Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) revoked the model certifications of three vehicles produced by Daihatsu.
Filed Under:
News,
Toyota Corporate,
Toyota Lite Ace
January 26, 2024
2024 Mitsubishi Triton: The Full Specs, Features
After a lengthy pre-selling period and even a last-minute adjustment in its price (at least for the top-of-the-line Athlete 4WD variant), Mitsubishi Motors Philippines has finally launched the all-new Triton pickup truck.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Mitsubishi Triton,
News,
Pick-Up
Surprise! Mitsubishi To Unveil Xpander Hybrid And Xpander Cross Hybrid On February 1
Mark your calendars: the Mitsubishi Xpander Hybrid and Xpander Cross Hybrid are set for a global launch this February 1.
Filed Under:
Mitsubishi Corporate,
Mitsubishi Xpander,
Mitsubishi Xpander Cross,
News
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