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February 9, 2024

Lexus, Toyota Soar To Become Most Dependable Car Brand


Lexus and Toyota vehicles lead the pack when it comes to dependability based on the 2024 J.D. Power Vehicle Dependability Study.

2024 Toyota Corolla Cross: This Is It


As revealed last January, Toyota has started 2024 by updating its Corolla Cross for the ASEAN market. Revealed in Thailand, the refreshed version brings a heft of cosmetic and technology updates to their well-received compact crossover.

February 8, 2024

JMC Thinks It Can Replicate Its China Success In The Philippines


JMC or Jiangling Motors Corporation is setting the bar high as it enters the Philippine market under its new distributor, Astara Philippines.

BYD Is One Of Two Brands With 3 Cars In 2024 World Car Of The Year List


Showing the competitiveness of its products on the global stage, BYD is only one of two manufacturers with three vehicles shortlisted for the 2024 World Car of the Year.

Suzuki Extends Big Cheers And Big Deals Promo


Suzuki Philippines extends its Big Cheers and Big Deals promo until the end of February, offering savings on the Ertiga Hybrid and S-Presso.

Honda Refreshes City Hatchback For 2024


Honda has shown off the refreshed 2024 City Hatchback. Now on sale in Thailand, where it’s manufactured, it completes the sub-compact’s midcycle transformation after the four-door sedan received a similar treatment last year.

February 7, 2024

Hyundai PH Enhances Service With 24/7 Contact Center


Hyundai Motor Philippines Inc. (HMPH) gives customers the confidence to drive more and worry less with new 24/7 toll-free nationwide hotline. It caters to not just sales and aftersales inquiries, but more importantly, on-the-road assistance requests. Access to these has been made much easier as there is now only one number for landline, which is +63 2 8868 8000, and one number for mobile, which is +63 917 868 9000.

Feel Like A Winner With The Honda Winner X. Prices Start At P 124K


Honda Philippines, Inc. (HPI), the number one motorcycle manufacturer in the country launched the all-new Winner X. The new bike blends style and performance in any of its three variants: Standard, ABS Premium, and ABS Racing.

Astara Appointed As JAC Distributor In The Philippines


Astara has now been appointed as the exclusive importer of JAC cars and pick-up trucks in the Philippines, marking the first cooperation between Astara and the brand globally. This agreement brings JAC’s wide range of SUVs and pick-up models to the fast-growing market, meeting the evolving needs of the Filipino consumers and commercial customers. Furthermore, in the future, the brand will launch electrified models, both 100 percent EV and PHEV, with the aim of establishing itself as the market’s benchmark.

Did The LTO Just Reveal MG Philippines' Next Big Launch?


During its year-end festivities, MG Philippines revealed that they will be launching no less than eight vehicles in 2024. At the time, they revealed what three of them were: the MG Cyberster, the MG One, and the MG 4 XPower. Now, thanks to a leak from, of all places, the Land Transportation Office, we now know what the fifth one is: the MG ZS EV.

February 6, 2024

Caltex PH Launches Carbon Offset Program


Chevron Philippines Inc. launches the Caltex Carbon Offset Program, a voluntary carbon offset program for Caltex service stations in the Philippines. The same program was launched in Malaysia and Singapore, in 2023 and 2022, respectively.

Carsome PH Announces Winners Of Christmas Promo


Carsome Philippines, a force in Southeast Asia’s car e-commerce sector, announces the winners of its Paskong Panalo Promo.

The Omoda 5 EV Is Made For All You LOHAS Believers


It’s confirmed. Omoda and Jaecoo will be launching with not just one but three vehicles at the Manila International Auto Show in April. Aside from the Omoda 5 Turbo and the Jaecoo 7, the brand will also be introducing its first-ever EV, the Omoda 5 EV.

Let's Geek Out On Mazda's Asymmetric Limited Slip Differential


The updated fourth-generation Mazda MX-5, due sometime this year, features two new technologies both honed from the track: DSC-Track and Asymmetric Limited Slip Differential. We’ve tackled in length what DSC-Track does, so now we take a closer look at what Asymmetrical LSD does.

Just How Important Is The Philippines To Mitsubishi Motors?


Pop quiz: what’s the biggest market for Mitsubishi in the world? If you think it’s Indonesia or Thailand, you’re wrong. It is, call us surprised too, the Philippines.

You Want Parts? Ford Philippines' Gonna Give You Parts


Ford Philippines is boosting parts availability and accessibility with a new and bigger parts distribution center, enhancing the overall ownership experience for its customers.

2024 Mitsubishi Xforce To Arrive In Philippines By June, Bookings Open In May


With the carmaker starting the export of its new compact crossover, the Xforce, Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation has confirmed that this latest nameplate will be arriving in the Philippines this June. Bookings will start as early as May.

February 5, 2024

Get Up To P 80K Off The Honda City HB This February


Drive home your dream Honda vehicle and score huge savings! Honda Cars Philippines has taken its All-out Blowout Deal promotion to a new level for all customers to enjoy. The enhanced promo plus a new financing program will run from February 1 to 29.

February 4, 2024

Review: 2024 BMW Z4 sDrive20i


Credit Toyota and their decision to resurrect the Supra for the existence of the third-generation BMW Z4, but whatever the result stemming from the boardroom meetings of the two carmakers, don’t discredit the fact that this is actually available at BMW showrooms. Just when the market appeal for roadsters has softened, this G29 is the best version to have come out of Munich; well, technically the Magna plant in Austria, but who cares. It’s a return to fighting form and one that has it nipping at greatness.

Chevron PH Donates Solar Panels To Tahanang Walang Hagdanan


Chevron Philippines Inc. (CPI), marketer of the Caltex brand of fuels and lubricants, donated P 1.2 million to Tahanang Walang Hagdanan, Inc. (TWHI) and SasonbiSolar to be used for solar power system installation in TWHI.

PGA Cars World Of Supercars: Celebrating Automotive Passion And Driving Thrills


The exclusive PGA Cars World of Supercars gathered some of the Philippines’ best Porsche, Audi, Lamborghini and Bentley models at the Clark International Speedway for a three-day festival of automotive passion and driving thrills. Held last February 2 to 4, the event drew nearly 300 driving participants to the racetrack, where they were professionally coached by race drivers and Porsche-certified instructors from the Porsche Experience Center.

2024 Hyundai Stargazer X: The MPV From The Future Takes Road Trips A Notch Higher


One of the good things that resulted from the pandemic is that it reignited a love for the open road and a passion for adventure. Over the past couple of years, we’ve seen a steady rise in people going on roads trips, the opening of beautiful camping grounds and boutique resorts, and the eagerness of the Filipino to explore more of the country than taking flight.

Honda Foundation Holds First Road Safety Summit In Pasig City


Honda Foundation, Inc. (HFI) and the Municipality of Pasig (Pasig City) collaborated for the first ever Road Safety Summit in Pasig Rainforest Park. The Road Safety Summit (RSS) aims to develop road safety mindset and riding and driving proficiency among road users for the protection & welfare of the society through partnership with the local government unit (LGU). Likewise, the RSS provides practical road safety know-how to the community in an easy-to-understand and enjoyable learning approach.

Prep Your Nissan Before the Long Lenten Holiday


For the second year in a row, Nissan Philippines is promoting safe drives with the return of the “Ready. Get Safe. Go!” promotion, which helps customers save on time and expenses in conditioning their vehicles for their Lenten season road trips.

February 1, 2024

This Could Be Your First Look At The Toyota Hilux Hybrid For The Philippine Market


The current-generation Toyota Hilux is about to get its third refresh (along with the launch of the new GR Sport, it was just refreshed late last year) and this time it brings mild electrification to the pickup truck segment.

Ford Refreshes Explorer For 2025 Just When Stocks Of Older Model Started Arriving


When Ford Philippines said they now had ample stocks of the Explorer mid-sized SUV, there had to be a good reason, right? Well, apparently that’s because the refreshed 2025 Explorer has just made its global debut.

The DSWD Will Turn These Hyundai H-100 Trucks Into Disaster Response Vehicles


Hyundai Motor Philippines Inc. (HMPH) has donated two units of the H-100 to the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) National Capital Region (NCR) office. Both will be turned into disaster response and management vehicles and in support of the various outreach operations undertaken by the agency.

Mazda CX-90, Subaru Crosstrek Among 2024 World Car Of The Year Finalists


A rather interesting hodge-podge of vehicles will be competing for this year’s World Car of the Year. The announcement of the Top 10 finalists have been revealed enroute to the winner’s announcement on March 27 at the New York International Auto Show.