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June 28, 2024

Just Who Will Buy The 2025 Mitsubishi Xforce?

The 2025 Xforce is Mitsubishi Motors Philippines’ first 5-seater crossover since the ASX and given it’s competing in a highly competitive yet fast-growing segment, the three-diamond brand believes it’ll play a vital role in pushing annual sales up to 94,000 units this year—up 15 percent from last year’s 81,473 units.

Compact crossover buyers can sense a great disturbance in the force. Just when you thought the market has settled down to a constant rhythm, here comes the Mitsubishi Xforce and its promise of bringing everything you know and considered on its head (check out the full specs here or watch our video here).

Mitsubishi Motors Philippines has finally revealed the full specs, prices, and variants of the 2025 Xforce compact crossover (you can read our First Drive here or watch our Unboxing here).

5 Things Filipino Families Love With The Suzuki Ertiga Hybrid

Suzuki has a proven reputation of making small and economic cars. And while the Suzuki Ertiga isn’t exactly small, it should be on the list of Filipino families thanks to its combination of style, functionality, and of course, fuel efficiency.

“Intimate” and “Innovative,” the 2025 Inster is Hyundai’s small EV yet. The A-segment sub-compact EV SUV offers not just a unique design but segment-leading driving range, versatility, and technology as well.

What comes into mind when you think of an MPV? For sure it will be a 7-seater, modern amenities for the front occupants, cabin comfort, and of course - a nice price. But when every offering in the segment has checked those boxes already, how else will you differentiate yourself?

MSCC Mazda Miata MX-5 Claims Dramatic Class Win At 2024 12-Hour Kalayaan Cup Endurance Race

The #55 Team MSCC Mazda Miata MX-5 race car crossed the checkered flag, clinching first place in the Open A category at the 2024 Kalayaan Cup. The MX-5 completed 250 laps of the 4.189-kilometer Clark International Speedway circuit, also securing the Fastest Lap with a time of 2:10.687. The MX-5’s impressive result, however, tells only part of the story as the team had to overcome challenging race conditions, including a dramatic last-lap overtake to secure its class victory.

The Ferrari Purosangue has been awarded the prestigious Compasso d’Oro, one of the most coveted accolades in the field of industrial design. The award was received by Flavio Manzoni, Ferrari Chief Design Officer, on behalf of the company.

Commercial vehicle and truck specialist Foton continues to bolster its presence nationwide as it simultaneously signs six new dealerships that span Luzon and Mindanao. This rounds up the total Foton Network to 28 dealerships.

Following its dealer network expansion plans, Chery Auto Philippines, under United Asia Automotive Group, Inc. (UAAGI), is set to launch three new SUV/crossover offerings in the second half of 2024. This was confirmed Froilan Dytianquin, Managing Director of Chery Auto Philippines (and UAAGI for that matter).

In a bid to boost its network expansion plans in the country, Chery Auto Philippines (CAP) signed partnerships with nine new dealer groups:

Bentley launches the fourth-generation Continental GT Speed—a definitive grand tourer that packs a striking modern design, artisanal craftsmanship, and a new Ultra Performance Hybrid powertrain.

VinFast Lands In TIME Magazine's 2024 List Of 100 Most Influential Companies

Vietnamese electric car company VinFast lands a spot in Time Magazine’s 2024 list of 100 Most Influential Companies (Time100), with Time100 applauding the car maker for its disruptive influence, rapid growth, and innovative approach.

Jetour Auto Phil Inc. (JAPI) expands its presence in North Luzon with a new dealership located in Isabela province.

Mitsubishi Motors Philippines has quietly launched the refreshed Montero Sport around three months after its world debut in Thailand. The 2024 refresh is expected to be the current-generation 7-seater SUV’s last before it switches to an all-new design in a couple of years.

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N has set a new record for the Electric Modified Production SUV/Crossover category at the Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb (PPIHC).

Lynk & Co Opens First Dealership In The Philippines

United Asia Automotive Group, Inc. (UAAGI) opened the first Lynk & Co Center in the Philippines. Serving as a key launch step for Lynk & Co in Southeast Asia, the inaugural showroom in the Philippines is set to enhance customer experience and delivery efficiency, with models leading the way to surprise and benefit local consumers.

First Drive: 2024 Ford Bronco Outer Banks

Ford Philippines has brought in two legendary vehicles—the seventh-generation Mustang and the first-ever Bronco. In Part 1, we tackled the Mustang and now in Part 2, we’re going to talk about the Bronco.

The 2024 Le Mans 24-hour race ended with the 111th class win for a Porsche racing car. Works driver Richard Lietz, Morris Schuring, and Yasser Shahin took the flag first in the new LMGT3 category in Manthey EMA’s Porsche 911 GT3 R.

This June, Lexus Philippines is having an exclusive midyear promo on select models offering various financing options that will make one’s Lexus ownership experience within more reach. Lexus guests can avail up to 50 percent down payment with up to 36 months, zero percent interest financing plan, free insurance, and a comprehensive after-sales service.

Of late, Ford’s been playing it safe in the Philippines. With a vast majority—roughly 60 percent—of its sales brought on by the Ranger, you could argue that they could re-brand themselves as the “Ranger Motor Company.” And while that’s great for the bottom line and all, it’s not doing enthusiasts much favors. That is, until a flash in the pan moment somewhere up the corporate ladder has given us this: the seventh-generation Mustang and the first-ever Bronco for the local market.

New Car Sales Break Month-On-Month Slump With 8 Percent Growth In May 2024

Improvements in vehicle supply and continued strong demand has pushed vehicle sales up month-on-month. May’s 8 percent growth versus April 2024 breaks the two-month slump that members of the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines (CAMPI) and Truck Manufacturers Association (TMA) faced. It is also a 5.5 percent growth compared to May 2023.

Astara Philippines continues their growth and expansion campaign for GAC Motor Philippines with consecutive dealership openings, as it kick-starts its partnership with Autospeedygo and the inaugural launch of GAC Motor Marilao.

Women’s Worldwide Car of the Year celebrates June 24th, International Women Drivers’ Day by drawing attention to women drivers’ perspective concerning behavior. A survey led by Czech online magazine Zena v aute.cz for women drivers contacted 1,485 female drivers worldwide in an online questionnaire. It revealed that 78 percent of women drivers consider aggression on the roads to be a serious problem and 69 percent respondents think that aggressive behavior on the roads has been increasing.

Isuzu Philippines is bringing back its famed Isuzu 4x4 Action Playground, a specially designed test course aimed at showcasing the exceptional capabilities of the new D-Max.

Vingroup, the highest-ranked Vietnamese private company on the Fortune Southeast Asia 500 (No. 45), is setting its sights on becoming a regional conglomerate spanning tech, trade and services, and social enterprise. But the company’s chairman has made it clear that its future lies with VinFast, one of the world’s few pure electric carmakers. Although a young player in the car industry, VinFast is backed by Vingroup’s strong financial resources.

Isuzu Philippines Launches 2024 D-MAX With Standard 3.0 Engine, Available Rear Locking Diff (w/ Specs)

Isuzu Philippine Corporation (IPC) introduces the new 2024 Isuzu D-Max, a pickup truck that will revolutionize the market with its combination of power, durability, and new cutting-edge features.

Lexus Philippines has quietly added the all-new GX to its line-up. The premium mid-sized SUV comes in two trim lines with a starting price of P 7.578 million.

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