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April 22, 2024

Mazda MX-5 Proves Pace, Reliability As It Takes Consecutive Endurance Race Wins

The Mazda MX-5 proved to be a quick and reliable racing platform by dominating the 2024 Petron Makabayan Endurance Cup opener last April 14. The #55 Team MSCC Mazda Miata race car completed 114 laps in four hours, a new lap record for the 4-Hour Kagitingan Cup. The same car also won the two-hour race, lapping the 3.7-kilometer Batangas Racing Circuit 60 times. This is the first time Team MSCC Mazda Miata won both endurance challenges.

Hyundai is showcasing its material research prowess by coming up with the world’s first application of “Nano Cooling Film.” It’s a revolutionary new window tint that offers significant improvement in interior cooling performance compared to conventional tint films.

The most powerful production SUV sporting a V8 engine gets an update this 2024. First launched in 2022, the Aston Martin DBX707 became known as the “supercar of SUVs.” Further cementing that reputation, starting this year, it drops the “base” DBX550 variant in favor of a single powertrain. Additionally, the DBX707 gets comprehensive upgrades to its interior and connectivity features.

Velocità Motors, a unit of conglomerate San Miguel Corporation has officially opened the new home of Ferrari in the Philippines. The official importer and distributor of the storied Italian supercar brand in the country inaugurated its state-of-the-art showroom located along Connecticut Street in San Juan City.

Toyota Gives Fortuner 48V Hybrid Tech

After plopping in an electrified powertrain underneath the Hilux (where it’s either known as the Hilux Hybrid 48V or the Hilux V-Active), Toyota has finally done the same to its SUV stablemate: the Fortuner.

Audi Remains Committed To F1 As It Plans To Purchase The Sauber Team

Under the leadership of Audi CEO Gernot Döllner, the brand with the four rings has outlined its future focus with the Audi Agenda. And as part of this, they have decided to strengthen their commitment to Formula 1 ahead of the start of the 2026 season.

The country’s only one-make sports car racing series, the MSCC Miata Spec Series, returns for a third season this 2024. Organized jointly by Mazda Philippines and the Manila Sports Car Club (MSCC), and supported by Pilipinas Shell, GT Radial, and B.R.M. Chronographes, the first race for the 2024 calendar starts on May 25 (Saturday) at the Batangas Racing Circuit.

Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) announces its Summertastic Discount Promo. Aimed at ensuring Isuzu vehicle owners enjoy their summer adventures to the fullest, the promo offers a Free Safety Check-up and up to 20 percent discount on select Isuzu parts from April 17 to May 31, 2024.

Shell continues to add new charging stations to cement its position as the leader in mobility energy transition. In partnership with Ortigas Land Corporation (OLC), Shell simultaneously activated Shell Recharge Stations at Estancia Mall, Greenhills-Connecticut Arcade, and Greenhills Missouri.

The BMW Group delivered one million fully-electric vehicles since the launch of the pioneering i3 in 2011. The group which includes BMW, Mini, and Rolls-Royce reached the milestone thanks to a total of 82,700 BEVs delivered during the first quarter of 2024—a 27.9 percent year-on-year growth for BEVs.

Did Mazda Just Run Out Of Design Ideas In Coming Up With The 2025 CX-80?

Mazda designers may have come up with head-turning designs in the past, but lately, we’re not really too sure. You could say that the bar started getting low when they revealed the North American market CX-70—essentially a CX-90 with a new bumper and the third-row seats removed. Now, it’s clear that they have lost all interest in coming up with differentiated designs with the three-row CX-80.

Commemorating the 23rd Anniversary of the Miata Cup by the Miata Club of the Philippines (MCP), Mazda Philippines is launching the special, limited-edition MX-5 Miata Cup 23rd Anniversary Edition. Limited to just 23 units, the MX-5 Miata Cup 23rd Anniversary Edition celebrates Mazda’s rich motorsports heritage and the oldest, continually-held one-make race in the country.

The most iconic Mazda in the model range gets more exhilarating with a host of upgrades for 2024, ranging from enhanced connectivity and significant dynamic improvements, to new track-focused technologies that result in the sharpest, best-handling MX-5 yet.

Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) launches the next chapter of the “Start Your Impossible” (SYI) global marketing campaign, igniting excitement for the upcoming Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024. The global campaign showcases the power of local communities across the world rallying behind their athletes and emphasizes Toyota’s belief that no journey is taken alone.

On The Eve Of The Mustang's Philippine Launch, Ford Just Revealed A Special 60th Anniversary Edition Model In The US

Well, someone at Ford Philippines screwed up the timing of the all-new 2024 Mustang’s launch. On the eve of the much-anticipated local reveal of the pony car, in the US, Ford just came up with a 60th Anniversary Package that harks back to the 1965 original.

After opening reservations last February, Ford Philippines has launched the all-new Mustang to coincide with the muscle car’s 60th anniversary. Customer deliveries start in May.

Hyundai Motor Philippines, Inc. (HMPH) solidifies its commitment to continuously innovate the car ownership experience for Filipinos through the Hyundai Mobile Service (HMS). This newest aftersales program is designed to make it easier and more convenient for customers to ensure that their Hyundai vehicles are in shape and well taken care of.

Truck brands Isuzu and Hyundai both showed off their modern PUVs at this year’s LTO Motor Show. The show, in celebration of the LTO’s 112th founding anniversary, takes place until April 19 at the Land Transportation Office Main Office in East Avenue, Quezon City.

Nissan showed its in-construction all-solid-state battery pilot line located at its Yokohama Plant in Kanagawa Prefecture. The pilot line is aimed to further promote development and innovative manufacturing technologies for the “game-changing” batteries.

The Philippine launch of the Omoda & Jaecoo brands have been pushed to the second half of 2024. This was revealed during the Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) where the most-promising Chinese brand had one of the largest presence (floorspace-wise) at 800 square meters. This marks the second launch move for the brand after first announcing its intention to enter the market in late 2023. It was since moved twice to April 2024 (MIAS), and now to June (at the earliest).

Suzuki PH Extends Offers On S-Presso, Ertiga Hybrid This April

Suzuki Auto Philippines is extending its “Summer to Remember Promo” until the end of April. For the whole month, customers can take advantage of the low down payment and cash discounts on the Ertiga Hybrid and S-Presso.

Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) is providing its customers with fresh sales promos, available for the month of April.

Amidst the uncertain demand for battery electric vehicles, Kia is shifting its efforts and ramping up its hybrid vehicle offerings.

A “premium European brand” will use a Chery Auto vehicle platform. This was revealed by the Chery Auto’s chairman, Yin Tongyue, during a product livestream event.

Shell Fleet Solutions To Help Flash Express Cut Its Carbon Footprint

Shell Fleet Solutions recently partnered with Flash Express, one of the fastest-growing delivery service providers in the Philippines and in the region, as it takes a step towards decarbonizing its extensive, nationwide operations by joining Shell’s Accelerate to Zero initiative.

Petron Corporation ramps up the excitement with its loyal customers with the launch of the Win Milyun-Milyong Lazada Credits raffle promo on the Petron Rewards Facebook Page.

A Hyundai self-driving car (robotaxi) based on the Ioniq 5 has successfully passed a process similar to obtaining a U.S. driver’s license test to convey the safety and trustworthiness of Hyundai’s autonomous driving tech.

In a move that underscores its commitment to the motorsport community in the Philippines, Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) is renewing its partnership of the 2024 Philippine Rallycross Series. This partnership, which began in 2021, has been a part of IPC’s engagement with motorsports, particularly rallycross, where the Isuzu D-Max has showcased its power and performance.

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April 22, 2024

Mazda MX-5 Proves Pace, Reliability As It Takes Consecutive Endurance Race Wins

Hyundai's Nano Cooling Film Is Set To Revolutionize Window Tints

Aston Martin DBX707, World's Most Powerful V8 SUV, Gets Updated For 2024

Ferrari's Official PH Distributor, Velocità Motors, Opens New Home In San Juan City

April 20, 2024

Toyota Gives Fortuner 48V Hybrid Tech

April 19, 2024

Audi Remains Committed To F1 As It Plans To Purchase The Sauber Team

Racers Wanted: Few Slots Still Available For MSCC Miata Spec Series

Get Up To 20 Percent Off These Isuzu BLOWBAGETS Parts

Shell Expands EV Charger Network To 3 Ortigas-Developed Malls

BMW Has Sold Over A Million EVs Globally

April 18, 2024

Did Mazda Just Run Out Of Design Ideas In Coming Up With The 2025 CX-80?

Limited Edition Mazda MX-5 Miata Cup 23rd Anniversary Edition Celebrates Motorsports Heritage

Mazda PH Updates Iconic MX-5 For 2024 With Improved Handling, Connectivity

Global Team Toyota Athletes From Asia Reach for Greater Heights At Paris 2024

April 17, 2024

On The Eve Of The Mustang's Philippine Launch, Ford Just Revealed A Special 60th Anniversary Edition Model In The US

All-New 2024 Ford Mustang Launched: Specs, Prices, Everything You Need To Know

You Can Now Have Your Hyundai Serviced At Home (Or Wherever) With Hyundai Mobile Service

Isuzu, Hyundai Show Off Modern PUVs At LTO Motor Show

Nissan Shows Off EV Battery Pilot Line For Solid State Batteries

Omoda & Jaecoo Delays Philippine Market Launch To 2nd Half 2024

April 16, 2024

Suzuki PH Extends Offers On S-Presso, Ertiga Hybrid This April

Check Out Honda Cars PH's April Offers

Kia Backtracks On EVs, To Offer More Hybrids

A Premium European Brand Will Use Chery's Platform

April 15, 2024

Shell Fleet Solutions To Help Flash Express Cut Its Carbon Footprint

Using Your Petron Value Card Can Win You Lazada Credits

Self-Driving Hyundai Ioniq 5 Passes Driver's License Test

Isuzu PH Extends Partnership For 2024 Rallycross Series