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August 30, 2024

Volvo Cars PH To Hold "Recharge The Drive" From September 6 To 8


Volvo has long been recognized as a premier automaker with a legacy of safety and reliability. Now, adding a new layer to its reputation, the Swedish luxury car company is accelerating its journey toward electrification, with a bold vision to become the leading fully electric premium car brand by 2030.

Puregold Accelerates Sustainability Efforts With Help From Nissan


Puregold Price Club announced today a partnership with Nissan Philippines to accelerate its sustainability efforts.

VinFast Now Discounting VF 5 By As Much As P 149K


VinFast’s debut model in the Philippines, the VF 5 comes with a range of discounts and perks to reward their early adopters.

MG Opens In Kawit


MG Motor Philippines inaugurates MG Kawit Dealership, a move that further expands its dealership network. It brings the MG experience closer to customers in the municipality of Kawit, Cavite, and nearby areas.

All-New 2025 MG ZS Breaks Cover


MG is giving their best-selling crossover its first full-blown redesign. The all-new, second-generation ZS packs substantial upgrades in technology, comfort, and performance headlined by a new hybrid engine.

Subaru Philippine Sales Have Tanked So Far This 2024


Last month, Motor Image, Subaru’s distributor across nine ASEAN countries including the Philippines, sounded the alarm bells as its parent company, Tan Chong International (TCIL), issued a profit warning citing “problems with its automotive business.” Now, after the publication of its interim financial results for the first six months of 2024, we now know just how bad the picture is.

All-New 2025 Nissan Patrol "Will Be Better Than Toyota Land Cruiser"


After showing it off as the premium Infiniti Q80 last March, its more mass-market sibling, the all-new 2025 Nissan Patrol is set to be unveiled to the world this September 4.

August 28, 2024

Changan Auto Opens In 3 Visayas Locations


Changan Auto Philippines has now opened three new dealer facilities in the Visayas region. These new locations in Tagbilaran, Tacloban, and Cebu underscore Changan’s commitment to enhance accessibility to its vehicle line-up.

Aion, GAC's All-Electric Brand, Set To Enter Philippines Market


GAC Group’s all-electric brand, Aion, is poised to enter the Philippines. This, as a reader sent in photos of the Aion Y all-electric SUV being off-loaded from a truck in Makati City just before midnight during the long weekend.

2024 JAC JS8 Pro Features Detailed For Philippine Market


JAC Motors Philippines, which was launched at this year’s Manila International Auto Show, is building on the success of its flagship JS6 premium sport-utility vehicle (SUV) with the all-new JAC JS8 Pro. This seven-seater promises value, all while offering space and performance that Filipinos look for in an SUV.

Luis Moreno Is 2024 Toyota Gazoo Racing GT Cup PH Champion


Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) has concluded the National Finals of its premier e-motorsports tournament, the TOYOTA Gazoo Racing GT Cup Philippines (TGR GT Cup PH) last Sunday, August 18, in a live event at the SM Mall of Asia.

August 27, 2024

Going Higher Than Clouds With The Isuzu D-MAX And Overland Kings


I have no penchant for traveling. My family wasn’t well-off enough to have that kind of hobby. The farthest we got was Batangas simply because that’s my mom’s home province. My only sources of traveling were field trips in school, college projects, and now my work.

Mazda Revives Zoom-Zoom Tagline For 2024


One of the most celebrated automotive taglines ever created is about to make a comeback for 2024, as Mazda Australia releases a new spin on its iconic Zoom-Zoom brand mantra.

DOTr Defers No RFID, Insufficient Load Fines To October 1, 2024


Secretary Jaime J. Bautista of the Department of Transportation (DOTr) is deferring implementation of the revised guidelines on toll expressways to October 1, 2024.

Is VinFast Running Into Trouble With Their ASEAN Expansion Plans?


Is VinFast in trouble with its ASEAN expansion plans? The signs are there when it comes to Thailand as an EV price war and a weakening market over there has the Vietnamese automaker postponing its launch plans. One automotive website is even saying that the postponement is leading to a full-blown pull out.

August 25, 2024

As Bulacan River Cleanup Nears Completion, SMC Moves Attention To Pampanga


San Miguel Corporation (SMC) is nearing completion of its river cleanup in Bulacan, having removed over 4.2 million tons of silt and waste.

Ford Mustang Makes Most Video Game Appearances, But Gamers Like Driving Something Else


The Ford Mustang has the distinction of being the most seen car model in video games, but sadly, it’s not the car that players like to drive the most. This is according to a survey done by Prolific for the UK-based automotive platform, Auto Trader.

Jetour Expands CALABARZON Presence With Pagsanjan Dealership


The five provinces comprising the country’s most populous and second most prosperous administrative region, CALABARZON, will now have easier access to Jetour’s roster of SUVs, Crossovers, PHEVs, and EVs, with the opening of Jetour Auto Pagsanjan.

August 24, 2024

South Korean Government To Impose Parking, Charging Limit On EVs After Mercedes-Benz EQE Incident


The Seoul Metropolitan Government will start regulating EVs that enter or park in underground or basement structures after a Mercedes-Benz EQE spontaneously combusted and destroyed 140 vehicles early this month. The EQE was launched in the Philippines in 2023 with a starting price of P 5.590 million.

Hyundai Soars In In-Car Tech Usability As Japanese Brands Tank


Hyundai and its premium brand, Genesis, are the highest ranked brands in terms of user tech based on the results of the 2024 J.D. Power U.S. Tech Experience Index (TXI) study. This marks the fifth consecutive year that Hyundai has been ranked the highest mass market and the fourth consecutive year for Genesis.

Should Mazda PH Offer This Accessory To Improve Visibility In The CX-90 SUV?


Mazda is bringing camera-based rearview mirror technology to more markets as it makes the jump from North America to Asia-Pacific.

The 2025 Ford Everest Tremor Is The Ultimate Family Adventure SUV


When the entire family’s got an appetite for off-road adventure, Ford has just the thing: the Everest Tremor.

August 23, 2024

Lexus PH Announces Service Campaign On 2021-2023 NX


Attention Lexus NX owners: you need to have your Lexus Safety Sense (LSS)’s front recognition camera re-programmed.

Carlos Yulo Receives A Brand-New Chery Tiggo 7 Pro SUV


May pang coding na! Two-time Olympic gold medalist Carlos Yulo receives another brand-new SUV in the form of the Tiggo 7 Pro SUV.

August 22, 2024

Ford Island Conquest Year 7 Kicks Off In Iloilo City This August 23-25


Ford Island Conquest (FIC) marks its return this year with a kick-off in Iloilo City with an aim to expand its reach to more customers nationwide.

Porsche's Sonderwunsch Factory One-Off Brings This 911 Speedster (Type 993) To Life


Since 1954, the “Speedster” has been an integral part of Porsche history. Characterized by a two-seat layout, a unique cowl, and shortened windshield, they offer open driving pleasure with expressive driving dynamics. Yet, there’s a gap in the model history. Porsche offered 911 Speedster variants of the G-Series (second generation) and Type 964 (third generation), but except for two one-offs and, much later, a model rebuilt as part of a factory restoration, there was no Speedster from the fourth generation of the 911, the Type 993, save for two—one developed for Ferdinand Alexander Porsche and another for comedian Jerry Seinfeld.

GAC Motor PH Prices EMKOO Hybrid At P 1.698M (w/ Specs)


After previewing it in what seemed a lifetime ago at the Manila International Auto Show (MIAS), GAC Motor Philippines has quietly introduced its first-ever hybrid vehicle for the local market: the GAC Emkoo Hybrid.

August 21, 2024

Porsche Marks 50 Years Of Turbo With Limited-Edition 911 Turbo 50 Years


To mark the 50th anniversary of the 911 Turbo, Porsche launched a limited-edition 911 Turbo called, what else, the 911 Turbo 50 Years. Limited to just 1,974 examples globally, it adds styling elements which are evocative of historic 911 Turbo models. Porsche Philippines is now taking in reservations for this special model.