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July 26, 2024

Porsche Is Most APEAL-ing Premium Brand For 2024

Porsche has been ranked number one in the premium segment in the J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study. It’s the eighth time in a decade that Porsche has earned the top position in the annual study. In addition, the Taycan earned the title for best-in-class in the Upper Mid-Size Premium Segment for the second consecutive year.

Nissan Motor saw its operating profit plummet 99 percent on the year in April to June as its lack of hybrid offerings in the critical U.S. market took a toll on sales.

BYD Cars Philippines touted that its new plug-in hybrid, the Sealion 6 DM-i makes range anxiety a thing of the past. With its Super DM-i powertrain, the carmaker promised that it can go more than 1,000 kilometers on a single tank (check out the full specs here, video impressions here).

BYD Wants To Overthrow Toyota's Hybrid Leadership With The 2025 Sealion 6 DM-i

With a P 1.548-million price tag, BYD Cars Philippines sees the new Sealion 6 DM-i as a critical piece to achieving their growth plans in the country (full specs here, watch our first impressions here).

BYD Cars Philippines, under ACMobility, has launched the Sealion 6 DM-i Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV). At P 1.548-million, it becomes BYD’s entry-level offering. Yet despite its affordable price tag, it packs a serious amount of space, features, and tech.

Lynk & Co Philippines brings its Co:SPACE roadshow to the Powerplant Mall in Rockwell, Makati from Friday, July 26 to Sunday, 28, 2024.

Seven Filipino student teams showcased their Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) skills at the Shell Eco-marathon Asia-Pacific and the Middle East 2024 held recently at the Mandalika International Circuit, Lombok, Indonesia. Among the standout teams were Team Siklab from Jose Rizal University (JRU), Cardinal One from Mapua University, Eco Archers from De La Salle University (DLSU), UMindanao Wildcats University of Mindanao (UM), and Team Kalasag from Adamson University, all of which successfully passed the rigorous Technical Inspection and ran their vehicles on the track.

Geely Auto Group has announced that for the first half of 2024, they have sold 955,730 units—a 41 percent increase compared to the same period last year.

MG is celebrating a century of automotive innovation, and 2024 has been a landmark year for the Chinese-owned British brand in the Philippines.

Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC) has launched its latest innovative auto loan product, the RCBC Auto Loan FlexiLite.

Ford Philippines, in partnership with the ANC+ Group of Companies, has opened its 49th dealership in the country located in North Caloocan.

2025 Ford Ranger Tremor Gets Off-Road Tech From Bronco, Ranger Raptor

After being launched for the European market last year, Ford has finally brought its latest Ranger iteration—the Ranger Tremor—to Asia-Pacific. Built from Thailand and sold initially in Australia, it’s the clearest sign yet of the impending arrival of the off-road-centric 4x4 to the Philippines.

Are we looking at Mazda’s new logo? The Hiroshima-based carmaker has been granted a trademark for this logo.

Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) has announced the start of registrations for its premier sim racing competition, the TOYOTA Gazoo Racing Gran Turismo Cup (TGR GT Cup).

Hagerty, the world’s largest provider of specialty insurance for classic vehicles has revealed an interesting insight when it comes to the future of classic and collectable cars.

Shell Helix Oilchange+ Offers Convenience, Transparency To Motorists

For many motorists, keeping up with regular vehicle oil changes can feel like a hassle. Between busy schedules, driving to the casa or the shop, and the inconvenience of sitting or even standing around and waiting for the service to be done, vehicle oil changes often get pushed to the back burner.

BYD Cars Philippines has become the latest automotive brand to join the ACMobility ACRE Movement, with the partnership signing between Ayala Land Incorporated and BYD Cars Philippines executives. Through the ACRE Movement’s Gift of Tree program, ALI’s carbon forest partners will plant and nurture one tree for every BYD vehicle sold starting this July.

Many were sad when the Honda Jazz had to leave the country, me included. Honda Cars Philippines unofficially said ‘sorry’ when they brought in the City Hatchback. It’s not the Jazz but essentially, they’re the same—small hatchback packaging, 1.5-liter naturally-aspirated engine, creature comforts, ULTR seats, and a good set of safety features. Yet many people (not me) dismissed the City hatchback unfairly simply for not having the “Jazz” name.

Jetour Auto Philippines, Inc. (JAPI) has taken concrete steps to make vehicle ownership as convenient and pleasurable as possible.

The Porsche Panamera has broken its own record as it lapped the Nürburgring Nordschleife in 7 minutes 24.17 seconds—5.64 seconds faster than the previous-generation model. This makes it the fastest luxury cars fitted with either combustion or hybrid powertrains.

The Gateway Group, one of the leading automotive dealer groups in the Philippines opens a new exclusive website dedicated to the Mitsubishi Xforce: Xforce.PH.

It’s hard to believe but the current second-generation Mazda CX-5 has been around for roughly eight years now. While it’s managed to outlast some relationships, it was birthed in a completely different world back then—electrification wasn’t a buzz word and no one took Chinese car brands seriously. Fast forward to today and you’ve got everyone and their uncle talking about hybrids (or EVs) and the Chinese have carved a solid five percent share of sales. It’s this sort of world the 2024 CX-5 finds itself in and one where, in some regard, it’s playing catch up.

Suzuki Auto PH Shows Off Ertiga Hybrid Taxi

Suzuki Philippines showed off what could be the country’s first (mild) hybrid taxi: the Suzuki Ertiga GA Taxi.

ACMobility, the official distributor of BYD electric vehicles in the Philippines, announces that the BYD Sealion 6 DM-i, the brand’s latest compact SUV and the first model to feature the new Super DM-i Technology, is now available for reservation days before it is launched in the country on July 25, 2024, at the Glorietta Activity Center.

Last week, VinFast Philippines finally priced their first market offering: the VF5 sub-compact EV SUV. Though the price is attractive enough at P 1,191,000, some may find it still a bit out of reach. This is where VinFast Philippines’ unique battery subscription plan comes in.

The 2024 Subaru Forester continued its impressive streak of safety-related accolades by receiving the highest possible rating from the U.S.-based Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) for their latest rear crash prevention test.

Astara-led GAC Motor Philippines continues with their strategic expansion campaign, this time launching the GAC Motor Santa Rosa outlet through a partnership with Bermaz Auto Asia.

BMW Philippines has completed the demanding southern leg of the Philippine Loop traversing over 3,000 kilometers in 13 days. This remarkable feat stands as a testament not only to the spirit and exploration skills of the team, but also to the exceptional fuel efficiency, comfort, and reliability offered by their BMW vehicles—the BMW 318i Touring, BMW X3 xDrive 20d Business, and the X5 xDrive 30d M Sport.

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July 26, 2024

Porsche Is Most APEAL-ing Premium Brand For 2024

Lack Of Hybrids Cause Nissan Sales, Profits To Plunge 99 Percent Globally

Just How Far Can You Drive On A Single Tank With The BYD Sealion 6 DM-i?

July 25, 2024

BYD Wants To Overthrow Toyota's Hybrid Leadership With The 2025 Sealion 6 DM-i

2025 BYD Sealion 6 DM-i Offers Full Tech Features, 1,100-km Driving Range For P 1.548M (w/ Specs)

Lynk & Co PH Brings Roadshow To The Powerplant Mall From July 26-28

Mapua University Secures Technical Innovation Award At 2024 Shell Eco-Marathon Asia-Pacific And Middle East

Geely Achieves Record H1 2024 Sales Globally

Service Your MG, Stand To Win A Brand-New MG3 Hybrid

RCBC Launches No Down Payment Auto Loan Plan

Ford North Caloocan Is Dealer No. 49 For Blue Oval In The Philippines

July 24, 2024

2025 Ford Ranger Tremor Gets Off-Road Tech From Bronco, Ranger Raptor

Is This Mazda's New Logo?

Registrations For 2024 Toyota GAZOO Racing GT Cup Now Open

Gen Z Show Great Interest In Collectible Cars. Their Choice? The Mazda MX-5

July 23, 2024

Shell Helix Oilchange+ Offers Convenience, Transparency To Motorists

BYD Cars PH Joins ACMobility ACRE Movement

Detractors Beware: The Honda City (Now With Honda SENSING) Is In Its Best Form

Jetour Auto PH Expands Parts Warehouse, Beefs Up Customer Service Hotline

Porsche Panamera Breaks Own Record As Fastest Combustion Or Hybrid Luxury Car Around The Nürburgring Nordschleife

Xforce.PH Is Your Gateway To Exclusive Deals, Promos On Mitsubishi's Newest Compact SUV

Review: 2024 Mazda CX-5 AWD Sport

July 22, 2024

Suzuki Auto PH Shows Off Ertiga Hybrid Taxi

Stocks Of BYD Sealion 6 DM-i PHEV Have Arrived Ahead Of July 25 Launch

VinFast PH Details Battery Subsciption Plan For VF5

The Subaru Forester Is Safe. Even When Going Backward

GAC Motor Santa Rosa Opens Under Bermaz Auto Asia

BMW Philippines Complete 3,000-km South Loop