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August 13, 2024

Suzuki PH Will Have You Saving On The S-Presso And Ertiga Hybrid This August


Are you looking for an eco-friendly ride or a versatile city cruiser? Suzuki Philippines has fantastic deals just for you, but don't wait too long—they're only available from August 12 to 31!

Team BMW Starts Northern Leg Of Philippine Loop


BMW officially starts the Northern Leg of its Philippine Loop adventure. After successfully conquering two out of eight checkpoints and completing all six RoRo points in the Southern leg, the BMW team is now ready to tackle the remaining challenges of the archipelago.

Chery Auto PH Welcomes Laus Group With Bacolor Showroom Opening


Chery Auto Philippines welcomes the Rising Cars Corporation (under the Laus Group of Companies) to the Chery dealership network with the opening of its new dealership in Bacolor, Pampanga.

August 12, 2024

Petron Grows 21 Percent In H1 2024


Petron Corporation delivered a 21 percent growth in consolidated revenues for the first half of the year to P 444.5 billion from last year’s P 367 billion, sustaining its positive momentum this 2024.

GAC Motor Opens In Bacolod


GAC Motor Philippines, under Astara, carries forward with their growth strategy and launches GAC Motor Bacolod through a partnership with Ponce Automobile Corp.

2025 Omoda 5 Receives 5-Star ASEAN NCAP Rating


After scoring a five-star rating at the more stringent ANCAP (Australasian New Car Assessment Program) and Euro NCAP, it’s just going to be a formality for the Omoda 5 to score the same at the ASEAN NCAP. It’s a formality they’ve just achieved with the crossover’s 5-star rating during its safety test.

Hyundai Celebrates 75th Anniversary Of Philippine-South Korean Ties With Stargazer Promo


Hyundai Motor Philippines Inc. (HMPH) continues to celebrate the 75th anniversary of ties between the Philippines and South Korea with a special promo for the Hyundai Stargazer. 

Mitsubishi Motors PH Just Hit 20 Percent Market Share


Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) brought select members of the media to Thailand to watch the 2024 Asia Cross Country Rally. During the welcome dinner, Executive Vice President for Sales and Marketing Toshiaki Kato shared some exemplary numbers.

Geely Outranks Toyota, Hyundai In Automotive Tech


Geely is the highest-ranked Chinese auto brand and second overall when it comes to innovation. This is according to the Center for Automotive Management’s Automotive Innovation Awards 2024.

August 10, 2024

SLEX Lane Expansion, Barrier-Less Plazas On Track For End-2024


Upgrades to the South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) are on track to be completed by the end of the year, including expansion of its 36.1-kilometer main carriageway to six lanes each side as well as enhancements to its cashless toll collection system that will allow for barrier-less toll plazas said SMC SLEX, Inc.

August 9, 2024

Frankie Ang To Exit Inchcape Philippines As Part Of Management Shakeup


Inchcape Philippines announced a series of leadership changes within the organization. This comes shortly after Inchcape Philippines celebrated its first anniversary.

Honda Cars PH, DOST Award Best Youth Innovators


As part of Honda Cars Philippines, Inc.’s (HCPI) commitment to empowering the youth of today, it has continued its partnership with the Department of Science and Technology – Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI) at this year’s 7th imake.wemake:create.innovate.collaborate. 

GAC Motor PH Just Retrained Their Entire Sales, Service Teams


GAC Motor Philippines announces the local roll out of the GAC International Sales & Service Way (GSSW) program. GSSW is a comprehensive coaching and training initiative aimed at enhancing customer satisfaction across all touchpoints, including sales, aftersales, and operations management.

New Foton Bacolod Inaugurated


Foton Motor Philippines Inc. (FMPI) recently relaunched Foton Bacolod. Now operated by ANGS Automotive Inc., Foton Bacolod is located along Lacson Street, Mandalagan, Bacolod City.

August 8, 2024

South Korean Fire Raises Concern On Chinese EV Battery Safety


A fire caused by a battery electric vehicle in South Korea has raised concerns on Chinese-made high-voltage lithium-ion batteries as well as the safety of EVs in general.

One Day, Your BMW Will Be Assembled By These Robots


BMW is exploring the use of humanoid robots in production for the first time. During a trial run lasting several weeks at BMW Group Plant Spartanburg, the latest humanoid robot, Figure 02 from California company Figure, successfully inserted sheet metal parts into specific fixtures, which were then assembled as part of the chassis. The robot must be particularly dexterous to complete this production step.

Mober Expands EV Delivery Fleet To Visayas


Mober, the pioneer of green logistics services in the Philippines, has launched sustainable delivery services in Cebu to support the regional expansion of Swedish home furnishing retail giant IKEA in the Philippines.

Bosch Car Service Breaks Ground On Flagship Outlet


Bosch Car Service Philippines, under ACMobility, recently held a groundbreaking ceremony for its flagship outlet, which will provide bumper-to-bumper car service for most car brands.

Lexus PH Offers Enhanced Ownership Packages On Selected Electrified Models This August


Lexus Philippines is offering enhanced ownership packages on selected electrified models until August 31, 2024.

Lexus Holds Travel Pop-Up At Mitsukoshi BGC


Lexus at Mitsukoshi is holding a curated travel experience designed to ignite the desire to discover hidden gems, delight in culinary experiences, and dress to style for these adventures. Register for these workshops here.

August 7, 2024

JMC Opens Second Showroom In Mindanao


Astara Philippines announces the inauguration of the second JMC dealership in Mindanao. JMC Butuan is located at Samping’s Place, J.C. Aquino Avenue, Butuan City and is operated by multi-brand distributor Globalcars Inc.

Nissan Wants To Cool Your Car Using This Metamaterial-Based Paint


Nissan has been trialing an innovative automotive paint aimed at helping lower a vehicle’s ambient cabin temperature in summer and reduce the energy usage of the air-conditioning system.

CST Tires Taps Kuya Kim Atienza As Brand Ambassador


CST Tires, the largest tire manufacturer in the world takes on the mission to educate people about tires and road safety. To that end, the Taiwan-based brand has entered into a partnership with television personality “Kuya” Kim Atienza to promote the everyday performance and safety of its tires.

Owners Share Happy Experience With Their GAC M6 Pro MPV


The need for reliable and versatile vehicles is paramount to many Filipinos, especially for families and entrepreneurs. Multi-Purpose Vehicles or MPVs, it seems, have become an essential choice for many offering both functionality and comfort.

Chevrolet Opens First Dealership Under New Distributor


Chevrolet opens the doors of its first dealership under Hariphil Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI), the newly-minted distributor of Chevrolet in the Philippines.

August 6, 2024

Jetour Auto Expands Presence With Mandaue Showroom Opening


Jetour Auto Philippines Inc (JAPI) opens its new showroom in Mandaue. Located along AC Cortes Avenue in Mandaue City in Cebu Province, it provides easy access to Jetour and its roster of SUVs, crossovers, and EVs as well as aftersales service.

Review: 2024 Lexus UX 300e


You’re looking at the UX 300e, Lexus’ first EV. Now, I hear what you’re thinking: isn’t it the RZ? Well, if we’re talking about using a bespoke platform and all, then yes, the RZ is Lexus’ first battery electric vehicle. The UX, however, paved the way. As such, there are compromises made along the way, but overall, it’s not bad especially if you’re in the market for a sensible, efficient luxury EV with a unique Lexus vibe.

2024 Honda Civic Now Starts At Just P 1.383M


In what could be the clearest sign of the refreshed Civic’s Philippine arrival, Honda Cars Philippines has upped the discount on its compact sedan until August 31, 2024.