May 23, 2024
2024 Land Cruiser Prado Launching On June 7, Priced At P 4.8M
After the LTO inadvertently leaked out the engine specifications of the all-new 2024 Land Cruiser Prado for the Philippine market, more information regarding the 7-seater luxury SUV is making its way onto the internet.
Filed Under:
Luxury SUV,
News,
Rumors,
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado
BAIC Philippines Signs 8 Dealer Partners, Starts Retail Sales By June
BAIC, which made its public launch at last month’s Manila International Auto Show (MIAS), signed eight dealer group partners to help them grow their retail and service network. These are: ANGs Automotive Group (Iloilo), Angcore Motor Group (Davao), AutoSpeedyGo Group (Marilao), Automotive Icon Inc. (Alabang), Autonomics Motor Corp (Tuguegarao), Laus Auto Group (Pampanga), Magnet Motors (Cagayan De Oro), and Oro Autoworld (Zamboanga). The dealerships are set to commence sales operations by the month of June.
Filed Under:
BAIC Corporate,
Dealerships,
News
May 22, 2024
Kia Sonet Arrives In The Philippines With P 770K Starting Price
The Kia Sonet, the brand’s latest crossover offering, is now in the Philippines. Initial stocks of the small SUV are already in the country ahead of its official introduction this June.
Filed Under:
Kia Sonet,
News,
Sub-Compact SUV
Avery Dennison Window Films Provide Next-Level Protection
Summertime occurs year-round in the Philippines. This makes window films an absolute must for every new vehicle owner. With so many brands out on the market, there are only a few significant ways to make sure that you are getting the best pick of the lot. And when we say “best,” it means that the brand not only ticks the boxes when it comes to the product, but also is a cut above when we speak of technique, service, and aftersales. This is what makes Avery Dennison the premiere window film brand today.
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Feature
Check Out The Nissan Kicks e-Power 90th Anniversary Commemorative Edition
Nissan is celebrating its 90th anniversary this year so it’s only right for them to come up with special edition cars to commemorate that. One of their vehicles to get the 90th Anniversary Edition treatment is the Nissan Kicks e-Power, and this is how it looks like.
Filed Under:
Compact Crossover,
News,
Nissan Kicks
Chery Auto PH Opens In Bacolod
Chery Auto Philippines (CAP) is now ready to cater to its valued customers in the City of Smiles, Bacolod City under the management of Angs Automotive Incorporated.
Filed Under:
Chery Corporate,
Dealerships,
News
DOE Mandates Higher Biodiesel Content Starting October
The Department of Energy (DOE) is mandating local petroleum players to use higher biodiesel blends starting this October until 2026.
2025 Honda Civic Hybrid Is Most Powerful Non-Type R Civic Ever
After revealing its refreshed design earlier this year, Honda has released more info on the refreshed 2025 Civic. Set to debut for the North American market, it previews the possible upcoming new Civic headed for other regions, including ASEAN, as well.
Filed Under:
Compact,
Honda Civic,
News
May 21, 2024
Are These The Variants, Colors, And Prices Of The 2025 Mitsubishi Xforce?
As Mitsubishi Motors Philippines ramps up its activities leading up to the launch of the Xforce, we finally have some idea as the number of variants, colors, and surprisingly, prices of the new 5-seater crossover SUV.
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Compact Crossover,
Mitsubishi Xforce,
News,
Rumors
Philippine-Spec 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado Leaked In Government Documents
The cat is out of the bag. Toyota Motor Philippines is set to launch the Toyota Land Cruiser (LC 250). This after its general specs were leaked from documents filed with the government.
Filed Under:
Luxury SUV,
News,
Toyota Land Cruiser 250,
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado
Honda Remains Committed To Full EV Shift By 2040
Despite a slowdown in global EV sales, Honda isn’t backing down from its aggressive electrification strategy. The Japanese carmaker says it remains committed to going full electric—BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle) or FCEV (Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle)—by 2040, their original target.
Filed Under:
Electric Vehicles (EV),
Honda Corporate,
Technology
Nissan Philippines Launches Updated Navara With New Dashboard, Infotainment System
Nissan Philippines has updated its Navara pickup truck for 2024 giving it an even higher sense of comfort and luxury.
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Car Launch,
News,
Nissan Navara,
Pick-Up
GAC Motor Inaugurates Iloilo City Dealership
Astara Philippines led the inauguration of the GAC Motor dealership in Iloilo City in Western Visayas. Headlining the inaugural event was the launch of the M6 Pro MPV and the M8 MPV, marking their arrival and the beginning of retail sales in Iloilo City.
Filed Under:
Dealerships,
GAC Corporate,
News
Omoda Philippines: Malaysia Has Resolved Assembly Issues, No Philippine Units Affected
In their second statement in as many days, Omoda and Jaecoo Philippines (O&J Philippines) is saying that none of the upcoming Omoda 5 crossovers headed to the market are affected by the snapping axle issue that’s plagued customers in Malaysia.
Filed Under:
News,
Omoda 5,
Omoda Corporate,
Recall,
Safety
Porsche Experience Center To Rise In Singapore
Singapore will become the site of the 11th Porsche Experience Centre (PEC). Conceptualized from the get-go as both a local and regional site, PEC Singapore will provide driving exhilaration to guests from Southeast Asia.
Filed Under:
News,
Porsche Corporate
May 20, 2024
Finalists Of 2024 Woman Of Worth Award Announced
The Women’s Worldwide Car of the Year (WWCOTY) has announced the ten finalists for the Woman of Worth (WOW) award.
Filed Under:
News
Cheaper Hybrids Set To Arrive? Philippine Government Expands Zero Tariff Coverage
Despite push back from the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) extended its zero-tariff policy to cover hybrids (HEVs) and plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) until 2028 in a bid to wean the country away from fossil fuels and boost its electrified vehicles market.
Filed Under:
DOE,
DTI,
Electric Vehicles (EV),
News,
PHL Auto Industry
Up To P 500K Off At This Weekend's BMW Summer Escape Event At The Power Plant Mall
BMW will be returning to the Power Plant Mall as SMC Asia Car Distributors Corp., the official importer and distributor of BMW in the Philippines, hosts the BMW Summer Escape from May 24 to 26, 2024.
Filed Under:
BMW Corporate,
Events,
News
May 19, 2024
Omoda & Jaecoo Country Manager Responds To Dealer And Snapping Axle Stories
That was quick. Less than a couple of hours after we published two articles detailing some issues surrounding Omoda & Jaecoo (read here and here), Marco Chen, Omoda & Jaecoo Philippines country manager personally reached out and aired his side to the story.
Filed Under:
News,
Omoda Corporate,
PHL Auto Industry,
Recall,
Safety
Kia Reveals Updated EV6 With Refreshed Looks, More Range
Following refresh of its sister car, the Hyundai Ioniq 5, earlier this year, Kia has now unveiled the facelifted EV6, at least for the Korean market. The update brings aesthetic changes and a larger battery to the EV SUV.
Filed Under:
Electric Vehicles (EV),
Kia EV6,
News
Only 3 Dealer Groups Continue To Show Support To Omoda & Jaecoo; Brand Reveals Even More Vaporware For Philippines
UPDATE: Read the response of O&J Philippines country manager here.
And then there were three. After 10 potential dealers signing Letters of Intent (LOI) with Omoda & Jaecoo Philippines (O&J Philippines) in November LAST YEAR, only three are left to potentially become their inaugural set of dealers.
Filed Under:
Dealerships,
News,
Omoda Corporate
Nissan To Transition To Low-CO2 Emission Aluminum By 2030
Nissan announces that it will use low CO2 emission aluminum parts made from green or recycled aluminum in new and current models from fiscal year 2024 onward and aims to complete the full transition to such parts by 2030.
Filed Under:
News,
Nissan Corporate
Electric Vehicle Owners Society Held First Meetup This 2024
The Electric Vehicle Owners Society (EVOS) celebrated their 11th meetup, marking the first gathering of the year for the EV community. Held at Caltex Mamplasan and Lakeshore Batangas, the event brought together a remarkable assembly of 30 electric vehicles (EVs) representing various makes and models.
Filed Under:
Electric Vehicles (EV),
News
Jetour Auto PH Awards Vehicles To Midori Grand Raffle Promo Winners
Jetour Auto Phil Inc (JAPI) and Midori Clark Hotel and Casino culminated a successful partnership when they turned over a Jetour Dashing Crossover to the fourth and final winner of the raffle promo celebrating last year’s Mid-Autumn Festival for the hotel and casino’s guests.
Filed Under:
Jetour Corporate,
News
Shell Café Elevates The Service Station Experience
Shell Pilipinas Corporation (SPC) enhances customer experiences through its Shell Café to cater to Filipino’s evolving tastes and needs on the road.
Filed Under:
News,
Shell Corporate
Omoda 5 Snapping Rear Axle Is Widespread
UPDATE: Read the response of O&J Philippines country manager here.
Vaporware car manufacturer Omoda might have a bit of trouble even before their vehicles start arriving (allegedly) by the second half of 2024. The reason? Rear axles that simply snap off.
Filed Under:
News,
Omoda 5,
Omoda Corporate,
Recall,
Safety
May 16, 2024
Subaru PH To Display BRZ STI Edition, Outback Turbo At Boxer Madness 5 This May 18
The spotlight is on Subaru Club Philippines as they hold Boxer Madness 5, the most awaited event for Subaru fans, enthusiasts, and owners. Everything is going down at the Parqal Mall in Aseana City this May 18 from 4 PM to 11 PM.
Filed Under:
Events,
News,
Subaru BRZ,
Subaru Corporate,
Subaru Outback
LTO Issues New Special Number Plate Format As Combinations Run Out
The Land Transportation Office or LTO has issued a new format for Optional Motor Vehicle Special Plates or OMVSPs. This as the agency confirms that they have exhausted all possible two and three number MV license plate combinations.
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