May 31, 2024
Refreshed 2024 Isuzu D-Max Set For June 20 Launch
Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) is launching the new 2024 D-Max this June 20, 2024 at the Central Atrium of the SM Mall of Asia in Pasay City. The event will be followed by a three-day display and test drive at Block 20 of the SM MOA Complex.
Filed Under:
Events,
Isuzu D-Max,
News,
Pick-Up
Subaru, Motor Image Partnership Remains Strong Despite Thailand Plant Closure
Motor Image Pilipinas has reached out in connection with the impending closure of parent Tan Chong International Limited (TCIL)’s decision to shutdown the Subaru assembly plant in Thailand at the end of the year.
Filed Under:
News,
PHL Auto Industry,
Subaru Corporate
May 30, 2024
Chevrolet Philippines Offering Discounts Up To P 2-Million Until June 30
Chevrolet Philippines is offering up to P 2-million in discounts as well as low down payment schemes, and attractive monthly amortization packages across its entire line-up with their Drive to Greatness promo.
GAC Motor General Santos Formally Inaugurated Under Angcore Motor Group
Astara Philippines continues to grow in great strides with their successive dealer launches, as it welcomes the Angcore Motor Group to its growing family of dealer partners with the grand opening of GAC Motor General Santos.
Filed Under:
Dealerships,
GAC Corporate,
News
Shell Fleet Solutions Collaborates With Telematics Company Cartrack To Revolutionize Fleet Data Analytics In The Philippines
Shell Fleet Solutions recently launched its collaboration with telematics leader, Cartrack, in the Philippines. Through the first-of-its-kind collaboration, both partners will leverage their respective expertise in vehicle and fuel insights to offer businesses a holistic view of their drivers’ vehicle and automated fueling analytics, ultimately helping them achieve operational efficiencies.
Filed Under:
News,
Shell Corporate
Amidst An Unsustainable Business Case, Subaru To Cease Production In Thailand
Amidst an unsustainable business case in Thailand, Tanchong Subaru Automotive Thailand (TCSAT) will cease production at its assembly base in Thailand at the end of the year. The announcement was made in a filing by Tan Chong International Limited (TCIL) with the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
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News,
PHL Auto Industry,
Subaru Corporate
Honda Has The Safest Car Line-Up With Most 5-Star ASEAN NCAP Rating
Asian Honda Motor Co., Ltd., announced today the winning of prestigious safety-related awards in various categories at the ASEAN NCAP (ASEAN New Car Assessment Program) Grand Prix Awards 2024, which was held in Bangkok, Thailand.
Filed Under:
Honda Civic,
Honda Corporate,
Honda CR-V,
News,
Safety
Toyota Reveals New Family Of Downsized Turbo Engines
Citing carbon as the enemy, Toyota has vowed to continue developing the internal combustion engine; a stance it shares with two other Japanese automakers: Subaru and Mazda.
Filed Under:
Engines,
News,
Technology,
Toyota Corporate
May 29, 2024
Mazda Says Rotary Engine Is Central To Their Carbon Neutrality Plans
Mazda will continue to develop its trademark rotary engine even in the era of electrification. This was revealed in a joint press conference along with Subaru and Toyota. The three automakers have committed themselves to develop new internal combustion engines, while others including Nissan and Honda, are set to abandon them altogether.
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Engines,
Mazda Corporate,
News,
Technology
Hyundai Breaks Ground For Tacloban Dealership; Opens Pop-Up Store In Robinsons North Tacloban
Hyundai Motor Philippines Inc. (HMPH) continues to broaden its horizons with the recent inauguration of the new Hyundai pop-up store at Robinsons North Tacloban. On the same day, a ceremonial site groundbreaking of the Hyundai Tacloban dealership also took place along National Highway, Palo, Leyte.
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Dealerships,
Hyundai Corporate,
News
Your First Look At The 2025 Crosstrek With Subaru's Next-Generation Hybrid System
This is your first official look at the 2025 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid—one that uses a Toyota-derived full hybrid system.
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Engines,
News,
Subaru Crosstrek,
Technology
The Porsche 911 Goes Hybrid With Lightweight 541-Horsepower System
The Porsche 911 has gone hybrid. The 2025 911 Carrera GTS becomes the first street-legal 911 equipped with Porsche’s T-Hybrid system—a lightweight performance-oriented electrified system.
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News,
Porsche 911,
Sports Car
Nissan Philippines Formally Begins New Leadership Under Yasuhisa Masuda
Nissan formally appoints Yasuhisa Masuda as the President of Nissan Philippines, Inc. (NPI) during their official handover ceremony. The event was attended by Jose Roman, Nissan Senior Vice President and Global Sales and head of Infiniti, and Toshihiro Fujiki, new Nissan ASEAN and Thailand President.
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News,
Nissan Corporate,
PHL Auto Industry
May 28, 2024
5 Things You Should Know About The Jetour T2
In today’s world, when someone is committing to buy a car, it is important to be mindful of its specifications. Here are some key points you should know about the Jetour T2.
Filed Under:
Feature,
Jetour Corporate,
Jetour T2
Bentley Manila Showcases Luxury Craftsmanship With Mulliner Program
Bentley Manila reintroduces Mulliner—the brand’s customization series into the country to offer customers a higher level of personalization that goes above and beyond what a regular Bentley model offers.
Filed Under:
Bentley Corporate,
News
May 27, 2024
Race Your Way To The Singapore Grand Prix With Red Bull Racers
Red Bull is offering Filipino motorsports enthusiasts with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience the Singapore Grand Prix live. One lucky winner will enjoy an all-expenses-paid trip for two to watch Max Verstappen and the Red Bull Racing team at the Singapore Grand Prix from September 19 to 23, 2024.
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Motorsports,
News
VinFast Leverages In-House Know-How, R&D For Vehicle Tech
More than just offering financial support, VinFast’s parent company, Vingroup has provided their fledging auto brand with a comprehensive technological ecosystem that accelerates their innovation.
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News,
Technology,
Vinfast Corporate
VinFast Is Vietnam's Largest Conglomerate's Mission, Honor, And Future
Amidst a competitive EV landscape, VinFast’s quick global expansion is fueled by no less than the backing of its parent company, Vingroup. With a robust financial foundation, Vingroup empowers VinFast to push the EV revolution forward.
Filed Under:
News,
Vinfast Corporate
GAC Motor Opens Along Sumulong Highway
Astara Philippines welcomes the Autohub Group to its growing family of dealer partners with the grand opening of GAC Motor Sumulong Highway.
Filed Under:
Dealerships,
GAC Corporate,
News
Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Scores 5-Star ANCAP Safety Test
Ahead of its Australian market launch, the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro scored a perfect 5-star safety rating from the Australasian New Car Assessment Program or ANCAP. This is the third Chery model to receive the maximum rating following the Omoda 5 and Tiggo 7 Pro.
Filed Under:
Chery Tiggo 8 Pro,
News,
Safety
May 26, 2024
Review: 2024 GWM Tank 300
The cars an automaker produces is typically seen as a reflection of their local market’s evolving tastes and preferences. This is why American car brands often produce large, hefty vehicles meant for straightaways, while Europeans tend to favor small, agile vehicles meant for tighter confines. The same goes for Asian models where Koreans still have a wide selection of sedans (very popular over there), while the Japanese have much more compact models on offer.
Filed Under:
Driver's Seat,
GWM Tank 300,
Mid-sized SUV
Review: 2024 Kia Seltos 1.4 Turbo SX
When Kia launched the Seltos nameplate in the Philippines in 2020, there was no doubt they had big aspirations for it; after all, it was going to compete in the fast-growing, and lucrative compact crossover segment. But even after getting the foundations mostly right (it had pretty good levels of mechanical polish), alas, it never found mainstream success due to the sheer number of entrants, all of which offered more standard equipment simply because they were all from mainland China.
Filed Under:
Compact Crossover,
Driver's Seat,
Kia Seltos
May 25, 2024
Bellevue Manila Switches On EV Charger
Demonstrating an unwavering commitment to sustainability and exceptional guest services, The Bellevue Manila proudly announces the launch of its E-Vehicle Charging Station. This establishes The Bellevue Manila as one of the pioneers among Muntinlupa hotels in providing this innovative and eco-friendly amenity.
Filed Under:
Electric Vehicles (EV),
News
May 24, 2024
2025 Kia EV3 To Offer 600-kilometer Range, Built-In Gaming
Kia is expanding its EV range with the reveal of the Kia EV3—the company’s dedicated compact EV SUV. Drawing on the advanced technology pioneered by the EV6 and EV9, the EV3 broadens Kia’s range with its bold design, innovative tech, and groundbreaking features.
Filed Under:
Compact SUV,
Electric Vehicles (EV),
Kia EV3,
News
General Tire Re-Enters Philippine Market
General Tire has re-entered the Philippine market now distributed by YHI Philippines, a distributor of automotive products such as tires, lubricants, and industrial batteries.
Filed Under:
Tires
Here Are The Complete Specs Of The 2024 Ford Bronco Outerbanks
After opening reservation books last February, Ford Philippines is now ready to start retail sales of the all-new Bronco. Available in a solitary variant: the Bronco Outerbanks with Sasquatch package, this five-door, five-seater Go Over Any Terrain (GOAT) SUV retails for P 4.998-million.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Ford Bronco,
Luxury SUV,
News
May 23, 2024
Chery Auto PH Issues Service Inspection Recall For Tiggo 5X Pro SUV
UPDATE: Omoda & Jaecoo issued a statement. See the quote below.
Did Omoda & Jaecoo Philippines just blatantly lie regarding the snapping rear axle issue on its Omoda 5? After assuring us that the issue is limited to just models produced at Omoda (Chery)’s assembly plant in Malaysia, the same issue has now popped up on a different, but related Chery model: the Tiggo 5X Pro.
Filed Under:
Chery Tiggo 5X,
News,
Recall,
Safety
Lamborghini Huracán Replacement To Use Hybrid Twin-Turbo V8
The Lamborghini 634, the code name for the successor to the Huracán that will join the High Performance Electrified Vehicle (HPEV) line-up, will be equipped with a twin-turbo V8 engine, combined with a hybrid system incorporating three electric motors and an 8-speed dual clutch gearbox for a maximum output of over 900 horsepower.
Filed Under:
Engines,
Lamborghini Corporate,
News
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