July 20, 2024
Toyota, Lexus Drops Prices Of HEV Line-Up Thanks To Executive Order 62
Toyota Motor Philippines becomes the latest carmaker to announce reduced pricing for their HEVs thanks to the passage of Executive Order No. 62 (Series 2024).
Filed Under:
Lexus Corporate,
Lexus ES,
Lexus IS,
Lexus LBX,
Lexus LM,
Lexus LS,
Lexus NX,
Lexus RZ,
Lexus UX,
News,
Toyota Alphard,
Toyota Corporate,
Toyota RAV4
Geely's Change Of Distributor Announcement Is The Latest And, Likely Last, PR Blunder From SGAP
Sojitz G Auto Philippines (SGAP) has officially dropped the Geely brand. Despite ceasing being the Chinese brand’s official distributor of vehicles and parts since July 1, they only made the official announcement (posted on their official website) last Friday, July 19, 2024.
Filed Under:
Geely Corporate,
News,
PHL Auto Industry
July 19, 2024
JAC Motors Is Ready To Re-Launch In The Philippines With 6 Dealers
Following its public preview at the 2024 Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) in April, JAC Motors (pronounced ‘jack’ Motors) Philippines, another brand distributed through Astara announces significant progress in expanding its presence in the country.
Filed Under:
Dealerships,
JAC Corporate,
News
July 18, 2024
BYD App Launched In Philippines Enhancing Ownership Experience
BYD Cars Philippines is strengthening its commitment to the Philippine market by launching the BYD App, a new mobile application that will elevate the overall customer ownership experience through the convenience of vehicle monitoring at the palm of your hands. The app is now available for download in both the Google Play Store and Apple App Store.
Filed Under:
BYD Corporate,
News,
Technology
Hyundai Boosts Electrified Portfolio With Tucson Hybrid And Santa Fe Hybrid (w/ Specs)
Hyundai Motor Philippines has a momentum going on right now. Sales are up 40 percent for the first half of 2024, compared to the same period last year. They’re also looking at opening more dealerships outside of Metro Manila. Add to that, they have two new cars in their lineup, and they’re electrified. Meet the new Tucson Hybrid and Santa Fe Hybrid.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Compact SUV,
Hyundai Santa Fe,
Hyundai Tucson,
Mid-sized SUV,
News
Lexus Stuffs GR Yaris's 304-Horsepower Engine Into LBX With Production Morizo RR
Lexus has finally done it. After showing it off as a concept at the Tokyo Auto Salon, Lexus has decided to put the special one-off Morizo edition into production as the Lexus LBX Morizo RR. Order books in Japan have been opened with customer delivers to start by late August.
Filed Under:
Lexus LBX,
Luxury SUV,
News
Isuzu PH Announces 2024 Maintenance Savers Promo
Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) announces its latest customer-centric initiative, the 2024 Isuzu Maintenance Savers Promo, a nationwide promo designed to reward customers for pre-scheduling their service appointments. It underscores IPC’s commitment to customer satisfaction by offering significant savings on essential vehicle maintenance services.
Filed Under:
Isuzu Corporate,
News,
Service
Ford PH Recognizes Top Dealers In Sales, Service, Customer Experience
Ford Philippines recently recognized its top dealer partners in sales, service and customer experience during the 2024 Ford Dealer Convention.
Filed Under:
Ford Corporate,
News,
Service
Audi Offering Discounts Over P 1M Off On e-Tron EV Models
Discover the future of driving with Audi Philippines’ Electric Dreams Promo, featuring exclusive discounts of over P 1,000,000. Available only at the PGA Cars Studio in Greenhills from July 26 to 28, 2024, this limited-time offer is your chance to turn dreams into reality.
Filed Under:
Audi Corporate,
Audi Q8 e-Tron,
Electric Vehicles (EV),
News
July 17, 2024
Hyundai Starts Assembly Of Kona Electric In Indonesia
Hyundai has rolled off its first-ever Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) built completely in Indonesia: the second-generation Konda Electric.
Filed Under:
Electric Vehicles (EV),
Hyundai Corporate,
Hyundai Kona,
News
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.
Filed Under:
Feature,
Motorsports,
News,
TGR Philippine Cup,
Toyota Vios Cup
LausGroup Enhances On-road Support With Partnership With MPT Mobility
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 Expands To Cordon, Isabela
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.
Filed Under:
Chery Corporate,
Dealerships,
News
These Aftersales Service Deals Preps Your Nissan For The Rainy Season
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.
Filed Under:
News,
Nissan Corporate,
Service
All 4 Generations Of The Mazda MX-5 Did A 1,600-kilometer Road Trip Using Sustainable Fuel
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.
Filed Under:
Environment,
Mazda Corporate,
Mazda MX-5,
News
July 16, 2024
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.
Filed Under:
Electric Vehicles (EV),
News,
Sub-Compact SUV,
Vinfast Corporate,
Vinfast VF5
July 15, 2024
Omoda & Jaecoo Philippines Finally Signs 5 Dealers
After a year of careful planning, Omoda & Jaecoo Philippines (OJPH) has finally announced its first five dealerships.
Filed Under:
Dealerships,
News,
Omoda Corporate
Porsche Leads All Other Premium Brands In Initial Quality
In this year’s J.D. Power “Initial Quality Study” (IQS), Porsche ranks first in the overall ranking in the premium segment.
Filed Under:
J.D. Power,
News,
Porsche Corporate
Toyota Motor Philippines Has Finally Launched The All-New Land Cruiser Prado For P 4.8M (w/ Specs, Brochure)
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.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Luxury SUV,
News,
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado
GAC Motor PH Achieve Record H1 Sales In 2024; To Expand Line-Up With 6 New Models In Next 6 Months
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.
Filed Under:
GAC Corporate,
News,
PHL Auto Industry
Subaru BRZ Gets Upgraded Specs, Price Bump; Outback And WRX Prices Also Up
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.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Executive Car,
News,
Sports Car,
Sports Sedan,
Subaru BRZ,
Subaru Outback,
Subaru WRX
Jetour Auto Marilao Is Brand's 19th Dealership In The Philippines
Jetour Auto Philippines Inc (JAPI) continues its aggressive dealership network expansion nationwide as it inaugurates its newest dealership: Jetour Auto Marilao.
Filed Under:
Dealerships,
Jetour Corporate,
News
July 13, 2024
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.
Filed Under:
Dealerships,
News,
Vinfast Corporate
ACMobility Turns On EV Charging Hub At Ayala Malls Manila Bay
ACMobility expands its network of electric vehicle (EV) chargers with the opening of the EV charging hub at the Ayala Malls Manila Bay.
Filed Under:
Electric Vehicles (EV),
News
Ginebra San Miguel's Lamang Ang Panalo Awards Toyota Hilux To Lucky Winner
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.
Filed Under:
News,
San Miguel Corporate,
Toyota Hilux
The Cyber GTS Concept Proves MG's Serious About Performance
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.
Filed Under:
MG Concept Cars,
MG Cyberster,
News
July 12, 2024
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.
Filed Under:
Honda Corporate,
News
2024 Philippine International Motor Show Slated This October 24-27
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.
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