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July 17, 2024

Toyota Gazoo Racing Philippine Cup Introduced Key Changes For More Excitement

The Vios Cup is no more. For its 10th year, the one-make race program that started in 2014 was revamped, and is now known as the Toyota Gazoo Racing Philippine Cup (TGR Philippine Cup). Along with the new name is a refresh of the events for the competing racers, as well as more possibilities in the future.

MPT Mobility, the pioneer in smart urban mobility in the Philippines, continues to enhance the driving experience by introducing innovative solutions and services. In line with this vision, MPT Mobility announces its latest collaboration through its business division, Assist and Assistance Concept, Inc. (AACI), now partnered with the LausGroup of Companies, one of the largest and fastest-growing multi-brand automotive networks in the country.

Chery Auto Philippines inaugurates its newest dealership in Isabela. The newly-opened Chery Cordon is operating under the management of Auto Ten Trade & Services. Chery Cordon is located along Maharlika Highway, Taringsing, Cordon, Isabela.

Nissan Philippines introduces its Rainy Day Deals after sales promotion, helping customers ensure that their vehicles are in proper condition and fit for driving during the rainy season. The promotion is available to customers with any Nissan model from the 2014 onwards.

To celebrate 35 years of the MX-5, four Mazda MX-5s—one of each generation—drove a 1,000-mile (1,600-kilometer) route from Land’s End to John O’ Groats in the United Kingdom using sustainable fuel. Powered entirely by a 100 percent biofuel from Sustain, the world’s best-selling two-seater sports car became the first car to complete the end-to-end drive across the UK using sustainable fuel.

2024 VinFast VF5 Priced At P 992K; Now Available For Sale At Inaugural VinFast Showrooms

With VinFast Philippines opening its first three dealerships in the country, it has also revealed the specs and pricing of its first product: the 2024 VF5.

Omoda & Jaecoo Philippines Finally Signs 5 Dealers

After a year of careful planning, Omoda & Jaecoo Philippines (OJPH) has finally announced its first five dealerships.

In this year’s J.D. Power “Initial Quality Study” (IQS), Porsche ranks first in the overall ranking in the premium segment.

Finally, it’s here. The all-new 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado has been launched. Originally pegged for a June 7 launch, Toyota Motor Philippines had to delay its launch timing by more than a month as port congestions have led to stocks arriving much later than expected.

GAC Motor, under Astara Philippines, celebrated several business milestones during the first half of 2024. Highlights included a record increase in sales volume for the first half of 2024, the introduction of additional models in the next six months, and the expansion of its dealer network.

Motor Image Pilipinas, the exclusive distributor of Subaru vehicles in the country has quietly introduced the updated version of the Subaru BRZ along with a corresponding price increase not just for the rear-wheel drive sportscar, but the WRX and Outback as well.

Jetour Auto Philippines Inc (JAPI) continues its aggressive dealership network expansion nationwide as it inaugurates its newest dealership: Jetour Auto Marilao.

VinFast To Simultaneously Inaugurate 3 Showrooms On July 16

VinFast may have had their big brand launch last June to signify its entrance in the Philippine market, but it took an additional month to get their first showrooms off the ground. Now, the first three retail sites of Vietnam’s home-grown brand have been identified and are all opening simultaneously on July 16.

ACMobility expands its network of electric vehicle (EV) chargers with the opening of the EV charging hub at the Ayala Malls Manila Bay.

Up to P 60 million worth of prizes is up for grabs at Ginebra San Miguel’s “Lamang ang Panalo, Ginebra Instanalo 2024” promo. The nationwide promo has been extended until July 31, giving customers more chances to win exciting prizes such as cash, t-shirts, shades, backpacks, and limited edition caps, as well as major prizes like Android smartphones, Honda PCX 160 motorcycles, and Toyota Hilux pick-ups.

Continuing its centennial celebrations at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, MG has taken the covers off the Cyber GTS Concept—a coupe-fied version of its Cyberster EV sportscar that looks close to production ready.

Honda Assembly Plant Consolidation Has No Affect On Philippine Models, Stocks

Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) has reached out to us in connection with the news of Honda consolidating its production bases in Thailand amidst strengthening Chinese competition in Southeast Asia.

The Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS) returns for its ninth year at the World Trade Center Metro Manila from October 24 to 27, 2024. The four-day event promises to bring in more than 15 of the country’s top automotive brands to showcase their newest products and innovations that will help redefine the future of the industry.

Toyota and Subaru have both revealed the updated versions of the GR86 and BRZ respectively for the 2025 model year. Now, if you’re expecting any aesthetic changes or added power, sorry, that’s not happening.

Inchcape Philippines, the official local distributor of Changan Auto, has formally opened Changan Auto’s flagship showroom in C5, Pasig. With a total area of 4,373 square meters, it the largest Changan Auto dealership in the country. The spacious showroom and service area aims to provide customers an exceptional car shopping and aftersales service experience.

Ayala Corporation’s mobility solutions platform, ACMobility, bolsters its footprint in the Philippines with the inauguration of the first BYD dealership in Mindanao. This strategic expansion marks a pivotal step in ACMobility’s mission to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) nationwide by establishing BYD as the country’s leading EV brand.

A global survey fielded by the Nissan Formula E team revealed that young people are excited about the prospects of future electric mobility. The survey was conducted among 6,000 participants aged 8 to 16, last July across Brazil, Italy, Japan, Mexico, UK, and the US.

Japanese car brands are starting to feel the heat from Chinese makes. Honda looks to be one of the first victims as it looks to consolidate its manufacturing base in Southeast Asia. This article has been updated with a response from Honda Cars Philippines (see below).

This could be one of the wildest McLarens ever with an even crazier engine swap. Making its debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed is the “MadMac” the latest project of Michael “Mad Mike” Whiddett. The MadMac is a McLaren P1 hypercar with its twin-turbo V8 ripped out for a 1,000-horsepower Mazda rotary engine. Also, it’s designed to go fast; sideways.

Part of MG’s centennial celebration at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in the United Kingdom, the brand launched the all-new MG HS gas and PHEV variants. The compact SUV comes with an extensive array of new features, increased cabin space, and enhanced styling all while keeping its value positioning.

Land Rover PH To Open Order Books On Toughest, Most Capable Defender Soon

Land Rover Philippines, through its official Philippine distributor, ICATS British Motors, Inc., has confirmed that order books for the toughest, most capable, and most luxurious variant of the Defender, the Defender Octa, will open soon.

Suzuki Philippines is offering a special promo for the Ertiga Hybrid, allowing individuals an easier way of driving home the fuel-efficient seven-seater MPV.

Sojitz Fuso Philippines Corporation (SFP) opens a new outlet: Fuso Tarlac. Part of the brand’s ongoing expansion across the Philippines, it’s also the most visible sign of their commitment to providing high-quality commercial vehicle products and services to Filipinos nationwide.

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July 17, 2024

Toyota Gazoo Racing Philippine Cup Introduced Key Changes For More Excitement

LausGroup Enhances On-road Support With Partnership With MPT Mobility

Chery Expands To Cordon, Isabela

These Aftersales Service Deals Preps Your Nissan For The Rainy Season

All 4 Generations Of The Mazda MX-5 Did A 1,600-kilometer Road Trip Using Sustainable Fuel

July 16, 2024

2024 VinFast VF5 Priced At P 992K; Now Available For Sale At Inaugural VinFast Showrooms

July 15, 2024

Omoda & Jaecoo Philippines Finally Signs 5 Dealers

Porsche Leads All Other Premium Brands In Initial Quality

Toyota Motor Philippines Has Finally Launched The All-New Land Cruiser Prado For P 4.8M (w/ Specs, Brochure)

GAC Motor PH Achieve Record H1 Sales In 2024; To Expand Line-Up With 6 New Models In Next 6 Months

Subaru BRZ Gets Upgraded Specs, Price Bump; Outback And WRX Prices Also Up

Jetour Auto Marilao Is Brand's 19th Dealership In The Philippines

July 13, 2024

VinFast To Simultaneously Inaugurate 3 Showrooms On July 16

ACMobility Turns On EV Charging Hub At Ayala Malls Manila Bay

Ginebra San Miguel's Lamang Ang Panalo Awards Toyota Hilux To Lucky Winner

The Cyber GTS Concept Proves MG's Serious About Performance

July 12, 2024

Honda Assembly Plant Consolidation Has No Affect On Philippine Models, Stocks

2024 Philippine International Motor Show Slated This October 24-27

Toyota GR86, Subaru BRZ Updated For 2025 With Better Steering, Handling

This Massive Facility Serves As Changan PH's Flagship Showroom

BYD Electrifies Mindanao With Davao Showroom Opening

Survey Says: Young People Are Excited About Electric Mobility

Faced With Strong Chinese Competition, Honda To Shutter Civic, CR-V Assembly Plant

Meet The "MadMac," The McLaren P1 With The Heart Of A Mazda

MG Reveals All-New 2025 HS Compact SUV

July 11, 2024

Land Rover PH To Open Order Books On Toughest, Most Capable Defender Soon

Drive Home A Suzuki Ertiga Hybrid With 1-Month Free Amortization

FUSO Opens Dealership In Tarlac City