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August 19, 2024

PIMS 2024: Kia Philippines Confirms 2025 EV9 Local Launch

ACMobility, the official distributor of Kia vehicles in the Philippines is the first carmaker to confirm their highlight for the 9th Philippine International Motor Show or PIMS. Making its Philippine debut at the show is the brand’s first three-row fully-electric SUV: the 2025 EV9.

The GAC GS3 Emzoom continues its winning streak with the arrival of a new variant this August. The new Emzoom Touring highlights the style of GAC Motor’s compact crossover which was recently awarded with a 5-star ASEAN NCAP safety rating as well as the highest-ranked Chinese vehicle in terms of quality.

Six legs and 2,100 kilometers later, Toyota Gazoo Racing Thailand and the Hilux GR Sport snatched victory at the 2024 Asian Cross Country Rally (AXCR). This is the first victory at the Asian Cross Country Rally for Toyota Gazoo Racing Thailand in seven tries.

Mitsubishi has seemingly turned its back on its fans. They stopped racing in World Rally Championship (WRC) and Dakar Rally. They also discontinued the highly revered Lancer Evolution, closed the door on the Eclipse, and even the former flagship Pajero SUV was axed. Personally, I think these calls were all the result of the alliance with Renault and Nissan courtesy of Carlos Ghosn, but that’s for another discussion.

Caltex continues to expand its retail footprint across the country by opening 18 new service stations across the Philippines during the first half of 2024.

Changan Auto has partnered with Auto Icon to open its newest dealership in Alabang, providing easier access and reaching more customers in the Southern part of Luzon, including Laguna (Sta. Rosa and Pagsanjan) and Batangas (Lipa City and Batangas City).

Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC), in partnership with long-time dealer partner BM Domingo Motor Sales, Inc. (BMD), announces the grand opening of the new Isuzu Cabanatuan IOS dealership. The event marks a significant milestone in Isuzu’s ongoing commitment to delivering exceptional customer service and sustainable operations.

Review: 2024 MG 4 Luxury And XPower

When a car’s been declared as “Car of the Year,” it comes with a certain level of weight and expectation. In the case of the MG 4, there’s extra scrutiny involved since it’s the overly critical UK market that awarded it as such. Thankfully, it’s a reputation that, all things considered, this all-electric hatchback lives up to.

Watch The Finals Of The 2024 Toyota Gazoo Racing GT Cup Philippines This August 17-18

Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) is holding the Finals of its premier e-motorsports tournament, the 2024 Toyota Gazoo Racing GT Cup Philippines, on August 17 and 18 at the Main Atrium of the SM Mall of Asia in Pasay City.

Check Out The Hyundai Tucson HEV, Santa Fe HEV In Clark This August 17-18

Hyundai Motor Philippines Inc. (HMPH) is bringing the Hyundai Mobility Experience up north at SM City Clark this weekend. Mallgoers will get to check out the newly launched Hyundai Hybrid line, bannered by the new Tucson HEV and all-new Santa Fe HEV, as well as a display of the brand’s MPVs, namely the Custin, Stargazer X, and Staria at The Event Center on August 17-18.

Grab Philippines says its now easier to book a ride. In the first half of the year, nine out of 10 passengers trying to book a Grab ride were successfully allocated a driver within an average of 21 seconds—demonstrating a faster booking time versus last year.

The GAC GS3 Emzoom has also joined the five-star club at the ASEAN New Car Assessment Program or ASEAN NCAP. The compact crossover, and GAC Motor Philippines’ best-selling vehicle, scored an impressive 88.39 out of 100 points.

SMC Asia Car Distributors Corp., the official importer and distributor of BMW in the Philippines now has the most extensive EV line-up in the country with the arrival of the first-ever iX1 premium compact Sport Activity Vehicle (SAV) and iX2 premium compact Sport Activity Coupe (SAC). This brings the all-electric BMW i range to seven which includes the iX3, iX, i4, i5, and i7.

Toyota Motor PH Is Giving Carlos Yulo A Brand-New Land Cruiser Prado

After getting, among others, a three-bedroom unit valued at P 35-million, two-time Olympic gold medalist Carlos Yulo now has a ride to match. Toyota Motor Philippines is gifting Yulo with a brand-new Land Cruiser Prado valued at P 4.8-million (check out the full specs here). The announcement was made on Toyota Motor Philippines’ social media pages.

Zeekr engineers have managed to hit a milestone by coming up with an EV battery that charges from 10 to 80 percent in just 10.5 minutes making it the fastest charging EV battery ever. Achieved by the Zeekr 007 and its battery capable of 5.5C ultra-fast charging, Zeekr reckons it will remove customer range anxiety.

Ford Philippines is expanding the coverage of its Scheduled Service Plan or SSP. Owners whose Ford vehicles are less than 12 months and/or traveled less than 10,000 kilometers from its release date are now eligible to available of SSP.

Audi Philippines continues to strengthen its service capabilities through specialized trainings that fully equip its team to handle the complete range of Audi vehicles, from traditional combustion engines to hybrid and fully electric models. This milestone was achieved through intensive training sessions led by Martin Whenlock, Manager of Product Support at the Audi Technical Service Center in Singapore.

Here Are The Full Specs Of The 2025 Hyundai Tucson Gas, Diesel Variants (w/ Specs)

When Hyundai Motor Philippines launched the Tucson Hybrid last month, the automaker also used that occasion to update the rest of the Tucson line-up. Since the highlight was the electrified variant, not much information was given about the revamped gasoline and diesel models. However, as stocks start to arrive at dealerships this month, the automaker has now revealed all.

Mazda has just confirmed that its all-electric sedan, the EZ-6, will be sold outside China. After retail sales start in China by the end of this year, it will become a true global model with sales to also commence in Europe by 2025.

When Nissan Philippines launched the all-new Z in September last year, the carmaker was overwhelmed with demand to the point that they had to raffle off allocations just for the chance to buy one. Now, demand has started to normalize that they’ll be making do without the lottery system for the first time since the current-generation sportscar’s launch in the Philippines.

The Mitsubishi Gateway Group has announced that the 2025 Montero Sport is now available at all its 13 dealership locations nationwide.

Isuzu PH Offers 30 Percent Discount On Select Parts, Labor On Typhoon-Affected Vehicles

Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) has launched a comprehensive Typhoon Assistance Program to aid vehicle owners impacted by the recent Typhoon Carina.

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!

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 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.

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

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.

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August 19, 2024

PIMS 2024: Kia Philippines Confirms 2025 EV9 Local Launch

New GS3 Emzoom Touring Gives R-Style Look For Just P 1.098M

Toyota Gazoo Racing And The Hilux GR Sport Takes 2024 Asian Cross Country Rally Victory

The Asian Cross Country Rally Is Mitsubishi And Ralliart's Redemption Arc

Caltex Expands Network With 18 New Stations In H1 2024

Changan Auto Partners With Auto Icon For South Luzon Expansion

Isuzu Cabanatuan Takes On IOS Dealership Design

August 18, 2024

Review: 2024 MG 4 Luxury And XPower

August 17, 2024

Watch The Finals Of The 2024 Toyota Gazoo Racing GT Cup Philippines This August 17-18

August 16, 2024

Check Out The Hyundai Tucson HEV, Santa Fe HEV In Clark This August 17-18

Grab PH Says Its Now Much Easier To Book A Ride

GAC GS3 Emzoom Joins 5-Star ASEAN NCAP Club

BMW Philippines Launches First-Ever iX1 And iX2 With P 3.99M And P 4.29M Starting Price (w/ Brochure)

August 15, 2024

Toyota Motor PH Is Giving Carlos Yulo A Brand-New Land Cruiser Prado

Zeekr Just Beat Tesla, Porsche As World's Fastest Charging EV

Ford's Scheduled Service Plan Protects You From Parts, Labor Price Increases For Up To 5 Years

Audi PH Boosts Service With Specialized Training For Combustion, Electric Powertrains

August 14, 2024

Here Are The Full Specs Of The 2025 Hyundai Tucson Gas, Diesel Variants (w/ Specs)

Mazda Confirms EZ-6 EV Sedan As Global Model As Changan Is Now Their Chinese EV Production Base

Nissan PH Removes Lottery System On All-New Z Sportscar As Stocks Normalize

2025 Montero Sport Now Available At All Mitsubishi Gateway Group Dealers (w/ Full Specs)

August 13, 2024

Isuzu PH Offers 30 Percent Discount On Select Parts, Labor On Typhoon-Affected Vehicles

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

Team BMW Starts Northern Leg Of Philippine Loop

Chery Auto PH Welcomes Laus Group With Bacolor Showroom Opening

August 12, 2024

Petron Grows 21 Percent In H1 2024

GAC Motor Opens In Bacolod

2025 Omoda 5 Receives 5-Star ASEAN NCAP Rating