March 16, 2024
BAIC To Make Philippine Comeback With UAAGI
There’s no stopping United Asia Automotive Group, Inc. or UAAGI. After adding Lynk & Co to its roster of brands which already includes Chery and Foton, they are bringing back BAIC to the Philippines.
Chery Has Produced More Than A Million Tiggo 2 SUVs
The Chery Tiggo 2 has reached the milestone of over one million units produced. This is after the sub-compact SUV’s debut in 2016.
Filed Under:
Chery Corporate,
Chery Tiggo 2,
News
The 3-Row Jaecoo 8 Will Be Shown At The Manila International Auto Show
Omoda & Jaecoo is set to bring a fourth vehicle at the Manila International Auto Show. Aside from the previously announced Omoda 5, Omoda 5 EV, and Jaecoo 7, the brand has confirmed that it will be showcasing the mid-sized Jaecoo 8 as well.
Filed Under:
Events,
Jaecoo 8,
Jaecoo Corporate,
MIAS,
News
March 14, 2024
Honda Cars PH Announces Recall On 2022 Civic
Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) is conducting a safety recall of 1,025 2022 Honda Civic units to replace the Electric Power Steering Gearbox.
Filed Under:
Honda Civic,
Honda Corporate,
News,
Recall,
Safety
Here Are The Winners Of The 2024 Petron Philippine Overland Expedition
Fourteen competitor teams from all over the Philippines battled it out at the Petron Philippine Overland Expedition 2024 (PHLOX).
Filed Under:
Motorsports,
News
Chevrolet Tracker Now Offered With P160K Discount
Thanks to Chevrolet’s on-going Own the Road Sales Promo, the Tracker sub-compact SUV is available with substantial savings for cash buyers or flexible payment schemes for financing customers.
Filed Under:
Chevrolet Corporate,
Chevrolet Tracker,
News
Hyundai Santa Fe, Ioniq 5 N Recognized For Excellent Design
The all-new Santa Fe and the Ioniq 5 N have helped continue Hyundai’s winning streak at the iF Design Awards to 10 years. The Santa Fe and Ioniq 5 N were recognized in the Product Category, while the Santa Fe XRT Concept received commendation in the Professional Concepts class. The company also won several other iF Design Awards across a range of categories.
Filed Under:
Car Awards,
Hyundai Corporate,
Hyundai Ioniq 5,
Hyundai Santa Fe,
News
Antique Gets Its First Taste Of Hyundai's Modern PUV
Hariphil Asia Resources, Inc., the official distributor of Hyundai Truck & Bus in the Philippines, and Hyundai Truck & Bus Iloilo, celebrated the turnover of a Class 3 Modern Jeepney to the Panay Land Transport Cooperative in Antique Province.
Filed Under:
Hyundai CV,
News,
PUV Modernization
Suzuki Auto Breaks Ground On Silang Dealership
Suzuki Philippines, celebrated the groundbreaking ceremony for Suzuki Auto Silang, the second 3S dealership to emerge from its partnership with NXT Mile Motors Inc.
Filed Under:
Dealerships,
News,
Suzuki Corporate
March 13, 2024
Survey Says: Bentley Continental GT Wins Best Car Crown
The sector-defining Bentley Continental GT bested a readers’ poll conducted by two authoritative European publications.
Filed Under:
Bentley Continenal,
Car Awards,
News
BYD Dolphin Is Japan's 2023 EV Of The Year
The BYD Dolphin and Atto 3 EVs have scored recognition at the 2023 Japan EV of the Year awards with the Dolphin taking top honors while the Atto 3 taking third. The Hyundai Kona Electric takes second place.
Filed Under:
BYD Atto 3,
BYD Dolphin,
Car Awards,
Electric Vehicles (EV),
News
MG To Celebrate 100 Years At Goodwood Festival Of Speed
MG, a brand celebrating its 100th anniversary, will headline the Central Feature at the 2024 Goodwood Festival of Speed. The Cyberster EV roadster will headline Gerry Judah’s annual sculptural masterpiece, with the company taking center stage in front of Goodwood House for the first time.
Filed Under:
MG Corporate,
News
JMC Philippines To Offer Lifetime Engine Warranty
JMC (Jiangling Motors Corporation) is set to launch at the Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) happening from April 4 to 7 with the Grand Avenue and Vigus. This upcoming addition to the JMC family is the biggest offering in its segment and combines power, strength, dependability, and excitement.
Filed Under:
JMC Corporate,
JMC Grand Avenue,
JMC Vigus,
News,
Pick-Up
March 12, 2024
Chery Auto Tacloban Opens
Chery Auto Philippines (CAP) opens a new dealership in Eastern Visayas with the inauguration of Chery Auto Tacloban. This is Chery’s 23rd dealership in the country.
Filed Under:
Chery Corporate,
Dealerships,
News
UAAGI Brings In Lynk & Co, Previews 2 SUV Models
It’s official: United Asia Automotive Group (UAAGI), has been appointed as the official distributor of Lynk & Co in the Philippines. The global premium brand, formed as a partnership between Volvo Cars and Geely, is set for an official launch at the Manila International Auto Show from April 4 to 7, 2024.
Filed Under:
Compact Crossover,
Luxury SUV,
Lynk & Co 01,
Lynk & Co 06,
Lynk & Co Corporate,
News
Porsche Launches Track-Focused Taycan With 1,108-Horsepower Turbo GT
Porsche is expanding its all-electric Taycan sports sedan with two new high-performance additions: the Turbo GT and the Turbo GT with Weissach package. The latter is built for the track and dispenses with the rear seats for a better power-to-weight ratio. At peak power, both models can deliver more than 1,100 horsepower. In combination with various lightweight construction and aerodynamics measures, these all-electric GT sports raise the bar in terms of driving dynamics.
Filed Under:
Electric Vehicles (EV),
News,
Porsche Taycan
March 11, 2024
BYD Opens BGC Flagship Showroom
BYD has opened its newest showroom and this one is in the bustling Bonifacio Global City area. Operated by Harmony New Energy Auto Service chaired by Jack Feng. The grand opening was attended by Liu Xueliang, General Manager of BYD Asia Pacific Automotive Sales Division, Ayala Corporation Chairman Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala along with CEO of AC Mobility, Jaime Alfonso Zobel de Ayala.
Filed Under:
BYD Corporate,
Dealerships,
News
Grab PH Announces Women Empowerment Training, Features
Grab Philippines announced the launch of its Women Program under its social upliftment campaign GrabAsenso. The Women Program aims to support women in the country to become driver-partners on its platform.
Filed Under:
Grab Corporate,
News
Toyota Motor PH Secures Bureau Of Customs Level 2 Authorized Economic Operator Certification
Toyota Motor Philippines Corporation (TMP), recently received its accreditation and became one of the pioneer organizations to be certified as Authorized Economic Operator Level 2 from the Bureau of Customs (BOC). The BOC also recognized TMP for being the country’s second top importer, remitting a total of P 44 billion in duties and taxes and contributing to the agency’s positive collection in 2023.
Filed Under:
News,
PHL Auto Industry,
Toyota Corporate
March 10, 2024
Caltex Grows Havoline And Delo-Branded Workshops To 359
Caltex expanded its workshop network to serve Filipino motorists better. Last year, Caltex opened 82 Do-It-For-Me (DIFM) Caltex Havoline autoPro, Caltex Havoline bikePro, and Caltex Delo Sports oil change workshops nationwide. This brings the overall DIFM network to 359 workshops all over the Philippines.
Filed Under:
Caltex,
Chevron Corporate,
News
Watch Emil Javier Talk On Why He Found His Perfect Match With The Nissan Patrol
As a young CEO of apparel brand Don’t Blame The Kids Apparel Co. (DBTK), Emil Javier relies on the Nissan Patrol for that extra sense of reliability and credibility for both his brand and to his customers.
Filed Under:
Luxury SUV,
News,
Nissan Patrol
BMW Festival Of Deals Slated March 15-17 At BGC
BMW is set to return to Bonifacio Global City as SMC Asia Car Distributors Corp., the official importer and distributor of BMW cars and motorcycles in the Philippines, celebrates the Festival of Deals from Friday, March 15 to Sunday, March 17. Located at 9th Ave. corner 30th Street, the BMW Pavilion will see an assembly of iconic vehicles with offers only available during the 3-day event.
Filed Under:
BMW Corporate,
Events,
News
Inchcape Bolsters Philippine Presence With 1.2-Hectare C5 Hub
Inchcape Philippines will further bolster its presence in the Philippines with the soon-to-open C5 hub. The facility, which used to house Subaru and Peugeot, has been transformed into the distributor’s mass market hub housing both Mazda and Changan.
Filed Under:
Changan Corporate,
News,
PHL Auto Industry
Toyota Motor PH To Go All Hybrid For 2024 Corolla Cross?
Looks like we don’t have to wait long for the launch of the refreshed 2024 Toyota Corolla Cross. The compact crossover has just been homologated for the Philippines based on documents filed at the Land Transportation Office. And in a big twist, Toyota Motor Philippines may be dropping the base 1.8 G (non-hybrid) in favor of going with a full-hybrid range for the Corolla Cross this 2024.
Filed Under:
Compact Crossover,
News,
Toyota Corolla Cross
Zeekr Coming To Philippines Via Autohub Group
The Autohub Group may be scaling back on its Geely-branded dealership operations in the Philippines, but that doesn’t mean that they’re giving put on products made by Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co., Ltd. It has been confirmed that Zeekr, the upscale brand of Geely, will be distributed locally by the Willy Tee Ten-led company.
Filed Under:
Electric Vehicles (EV),
News,
Zeekr 001,
Zeekr Corporate,
Zeekr X
March 9, 2024
Kia EV9 Is 2024 UK Car Of The Year
Just a day after it was declared the Supreme Winner of the 2024 Women’s Worldwide Car of the Year, the Kia EV9 has scooped up another award. This time, it was declared as the UK Car of the Year 2024. By winning the title, this marks the third straight year where an EV has won the main prize.
Filed Under:
Car Awards,
Electric Vehicles (EV),
Kia EV9,
News
March 8, 2024
Araneta City Switches On Its Own EV Chargers
Araneta City has switched on its own electric vehicle (EV) charging stations located in its shopping malls and office towers.
Filed Under:
Electric Vehicles (EV),
News
Mitsubishi PH Kicks Off Go Beyond Limits Tour This March
Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) is kicking off its Go Beyond Limits Tour, a showcase of their new pick-up truck and its technologies. This nationwide tour is part of the company’s ongoing commitment to provide Filipinos with reliable transportation solutions when travelling to different parts of the country. It also coincides with the company’s Taralets Pinas! campaign where different provinces are being featured to encourage Filipinos to rediscover the beauty of the Philippines together with Mitsubishi vehicles.
Filed Under:
Events,
Mitsubishi Corporate,
Mitsubishi Triton,
News
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