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July 9, 2024

Bianca Bustamante To Race In F4 British Championship For The First Time


19-year-old racing driver Bianca Bustamante is set to compete in the sixth round of the ROKiT F4 British Championship at Circuit Zandvoort in Netherlands from July 13 to 14.

Out With The Old, In With A New Jetour As Trade-In Roadshow Returns


Jetour Auto Philippines’ The Trade-in Roadshow is back. This year, it will be held at the following dealerships and dates: Jetour Auto Pasig and Quezon Avenue from July 12 to 14; Jetour Auto Baliuag from July 19 to 21; Jetour Auto Edsa Centris from July 26 to 28, and; Jetour Auto Alabang from August 2 to 4.

Mazda Fan Festa 2024 Promises To Be The Biggest Gathering Of Mazda Fans


Mazda is holding its annual Fan Festa 2024 at the Fuji Speedway and this year it promises to be the biggest one yet. The event will now span two days starting on Saturday, October 19 (8 AM to 5:30 PM) to Sunday, October 20, 2024 (7 AM to 4 PM) at the Fuji Speedway in Shizuoka Prefecture.

July 8, 2024

Jeep PH Offers P500K Discount On Wrangler SUVs


Inchcape Philippines, distributor of Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram Trucks in the Philippines, under its IC Automotive Inc. operations, announces a limited-time offer that captures the essence of freedom and adventure: “Unlimited Freedom: The Great Seven-Slot Grille Celebration.”

VinFast VF 5 Owners Talk Positive Experiences With Entry-Level EV


“The VF 5 is our family’s first car, and I’m really happy about it,” said La Hoàng Long, a VinFast customer in Southern Vietnam. “Everywhere I go, people have been admiring the car, asking ‘Electric car? It’s beautiful!’ and then inquiring about where to buy it and how much it costs. A few people I know borrowed the car to test drive and said it felt solid and performed well for the price.”

Get Up To P120K Off The Honda Civic, CR-V This July


Ring in the second half of the year with Honda Cars Philippines, Inc.’s (HCPI) July 2024 deals. Limited discounts go as low as P 120,000 off on the Civic V Turbo with Honda Sensing and the CR-V V Turbo CVT.

Isuzu Inaugurates Newly-Renovated Cebu Dealership


Isuzu Cebu announces the grand opening of its newly renovated IOS dealership facility, alongside with the official introduction of the new Isuzu D-Max for the Visayas region. Like other Isuzu dealerships sporting the IOS look, it boasts a black and red front fascia design, representing a bold and dynamic era for Isuzu in the city.

Review: 2024 Mazda3 2.0 HEV Fastback


Launched in the Philippines in 2019, the Mazda3 is a hold out in a world overfilled with crossovers and SUVs. The carmaker could have simply thrown in the towel and concentrated their efforts on the CX-30—the Mazda3’s crossover sibling. However, realizing that there are a few who remain dedicated and loyal to sporty handling, lower riding passenger cars, they’ve instead re-oriented it make it the best iteration of the Mazda3 yet.

Toyota PH Conducts Reforestation, Livelihood Project In Siniloan


Toyota Motor Philippines Corporation (TMP), expands its nature conservation efforts with its upland tree planting in a 50-hectare adopted area in Siniloan, Laguna. The company recently mobilized a group of volunteers to plant 1,000 native tree seedlings with the aim of boosting potential livelihood source for the locals, enhancing biodiversity, and developing future carbon sinks at the same time.

BAIC Opens First Showroom In The Philippines


BAIC Philippines is now ready to welcome customers at its inaugural dealership in Alabang. The newly opened showroom is located within the central business district of Filinvest City along Alabang-Zapote Road, Muntinlupa City. Under the ownership and management of Automotive Icon Inc., BAIC Alabang is poised to introduce families to big adventures with massive and capable BAIC SUVs.

July 7, 2024

The Toyota Vios 1.5 G Makes A Comeback A Week After It Was Discontinued (Sort Of)


It looks like Automotive Jesus just performed a miracle: the Toyota Vios 1.5 G is back from the dead.

July 6, 2024

JMC Pickups Head On Nationwide Tour


Astara-backed JMC Philippines is exhibiting its vehicle line-up this July 2024.

July 5, 2024

Toyota Motor PH Celebrates 10 Years Of Series Racing With TGR Philippine Cup


Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) has announced the start of its 2024 motorsports season, with new developments to celebrate its racing series’ tenth season. This year, the Toyota Gazoo Racing Vios Cup (TGR Vios Cup), its premier one-make-race (OMR) series, will be held as the Toyota Gazoo Racing Philippine Cup (TGR Philippine Cup), signifying a new chapter in the country’s racing scene.

2024 Porsche Panamera Arrives In The Philippines


Porsche Philippines presents the third-generation Panamera. The four-door sportscar offers advanced digital features, luxurious comfort, and exhilarating performance, setting new benchmarks in driving dynamics and innovation in the process.

Test Driving A BYD May Win You A Trip To Palawan


Oh no, they didn’t. In what could be one of the more tone-deaf promos this year, Chinese carmaker BYD (through ACMobility) is raffling off monthly trips to Palawan until January 2025.

Mitsubishi 100 Percent To Take On Asia Cross Country Rally With All-New Triton


Team Mitsubishi Ralliart is 100 percent ready to take on the 2024 Asia Cross Country (AXCR) happening from August 11 to 17. The team will be competing with four all-new Tritons in the AXCR 2024, which will be held in southern and central Thailand.

July 4, 2024

Inside Porsche's Secret Garage In Kallenberg


Tucked amongst a row of nondescript warehouses lies the greatest facility to Porsche-philes: Porsche’s secret garage. Located somewhere in Kallenberg, this warehouse is where Porsche keeps over 700 iconic vehicles, unique machines, and race cars if they’re not on display at the Porsche Museum just a few kilometers away. Here’s the thing: unlike the Museum which grants entry for around 15 euros, this one isn’t open to the public.

Jaecoo Set To Enter The European Market With The Jaecoo 7


After declaring the entrance of Omoda into Europe late last year, its sister brand, Jaecoo is now doing the same. Set to make its public debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed starting on July 11, Jaecoo will start retail sales there by the end of 2024 with the Jaecoo 7.

July 3, 2024

Suzuki PH Extends Rainy Deals Promo Deals On S-Presso, Ertiga Hybrid


Suzuki Philippines announces the extension of its Suzuki Rainy Deals promo through the month of July. The carmaker is offering the same deals on select Suzuki vehicles until July 31, 2024.

Aspiring Racers Live Motorsports Dream At Toyota Gazoo Racing Academy Philippines


Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) recently opened the 2024 class of the Toyota Gazoo Racing Academy Philippines (TGRA), its training ground for both aspiring and experienced racers.

Lexus Partners With Key Coffee For Exclusive Menu At Lexus Mitsukoshi


Creating food and elevating it into culinary art requires attention to detail and an evolved level of craftsmanship, values which are also at the core of the Lexus brand.

BYD Proves Their Cars Aren't Just Good In A Straight Line


Aside from their zero emissions, electric cars are known for their quickness. The instant delivery of power to the wheels makes them a new option for those with a need for speed. Some of them are even pitting EVs against performance cars.

July 2, 2024

Lexus Extends Midyear Offers To RZ And UX EV Models


Lexus Philippines is extending its mid-year promo to its battery electric vehicles (BEVs) this July. 

50 Years Of Porsche Turbo: Beyond The Engine


50 years ago, Porsche introduced the Turbo model designation to the 930 generation 911. At the time, when the world faced an oil crisis, Porsche was planning for the future—one that highlighted their technical progress as an automaker while also bridging a direct link between their success on the racetrack and the showroom floor. The resulting 911 Turbo brought with it not just a stronger motor, but also a myriad of upgrades to maximize the potential of the 911 platform. Turbo, in Porsche parlance, is born.

Electrify Your Drive With Audi's Midyear Deals


Audi Philippines is currently offering an exclusive midyear promotion on select models, featuring various financing options that make Audi ownership more attainable.

Jetour Auto PH On Track To Hit 2,300-Unit Sales By End-2024


Buoyed by the global success of Jetour Auto in 2023, Jetour Auto Philippines sets its sights high as it held its 2024 mid-year business conference.

All-New MG HS To Make Global Debut On July 11


The next-generation MG HS compact SUV is slated for a global reveal this July 11 at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in the United Kingdom. The RAV4-sized SUV will feature a ground up redesign and a variety of new powertrains including a confirmed plug-in hybrid system.

July 1, 2024

First Drive: 2024 Mitsubishi Triton


It’s been a busy first half in the motoring beat. New cars, new brands, a car show, and out of country trips came one after another that there was barely any breathing room for us in the media. Even Mitsubishi found it hectic as they cannot schedule a drive after launching the Triton pickup in January.