Astara-backed JMC (Jiangling Motors Corp) Philippines inaugurated its first dealership in Metro Manila, JMC Pasig, last week. Located along C. Raymundo Avenue in Pasig City, JMC Pasig is owned and managed by the Autohub Group.
September 10, 2024
JMC Philippines Opens First Metro Manila Showroom
Astara-backed JMC (Jiangling Motors Corp) Philippines inaugurated its first dealership in Metro Manila, JMC Pasig, last week. Located along C. Raymundo Avenue in Pasig City, JMC Pasig is owned and managed by the Autohub Group.
Toyota Sets Disappointing Safety Rating At Global NCAP Test
Just how many “stars” are the side-impact airbags worth in the Toyota Raize? Four, apparently, as it scored a disappointing one-star rating at its Global New Car Assessment Program or NCAP safety test.
Produced also in Indonesia, but for the Latin American market, the model tested only had two airbags and Electronic Stability Control or ESC as standard. This mirrors the 1.2 E and 1.2 G spec for the Philippine market.
During its Global NCAP test, it achieved 40.54 percent in Adult Occupant, 71.57 percent in Child Occupant, 58.7 percent in Pedestrian Protection and Vulnerable Road Users and 58.14 percent in Safety Assist.
The Raize was tested in all aspects—frontal, side impact, whiplash, pedestrian protection, and ESC. The frontal impact showed unstable structure and marginal protection to driver chest. Side impact showed marginal protection to the chest and a relevant intrusion in the passenger compartment, increasing the risks of injuries to its occupants. As side head protection is not standard, side pole impact was rated with zero points and penalized for the lack of head protection in front and second rows.
The model tested also doesn’t offer any sort of ADAS mirroring the Philippine market spec.
“It is disappointing that Toyota once again engages in selling low-safety cars for certain countries in the region, such as the Raize. We know that the brand can achieve better performances in vehicle safety, so we strongly call for the company to reconsider its safety equipment strategy and subject its models to safety evaluations so that consumers know their real performance,” commented Stephan Brodziak, Latin NCAP Chairman.
It must be noted that the Raize as the Perodua Ativa scored a perfect 5-star rating when equipped with ADAS during its ASEAN NCAP test. Even without ADAS, like the Philippine-spec 1.0 Turbo, its rating drops by just one-star to a 4-star ASEAN NCAP rating.
Omoda & Jaecoo Units Have Finally Arrived In The Philippines
Chery’s global automotive brands—Omoda & Jaecoo have official arrived in the Philippines. The first batch of Omoda 5 crossovers have rolled off the port, signaling a major step in the carmaker’s expansion goals. The stage is also set for its flagship showroom to open in Alabang in the fourth quarter along with several other locations nationwide.
September 8, 2024
DFSK Launches In The Philippines With 3 EV Line-Up (w/ Specs)
It wasn’t long ago when Seres made its official launch here in the Philippines. Now their official distributor here, QSJ Motors, has brought in its subsidiary brand DFSK. It stood for Dongfeng Sokon, since it started as a joint venture between Dongfeng and Sokon Group—the former name of Seres. DFSK is now wholly owned by Seres and they have three cars to serve as an introduction for the Philippine market.
September 7, 2024
What Is Carlos Yulo Going To Do With His Brand-New Toyota Land Cruiser Prado?
At the 2024 Paralympic Games, Toyota is celebrating its Start Your Impossible campaign—its first-ever global initiative that emphasizes the power and strength of community. In Asia, 11 athletes were chosen and one of them is two-time Olympic gold medalist Carlos Yulo.
Jetour Dau Opens In Mabalacat, Pampanga
The mobility choices of millions of hardworking residents, families, and business people of Central Luzon just got a big boost with the grand opening of the Jetour Auto Dau dealership in Mabalacat City, Pampanga Province.
Lotus Manila Displays Emira, Eletre At Power Plant Mall This September 6-8
Lotus Manila is excited to announce an exclusive vehicle display at Power Plant Mall in Makati this coming weekend, featuring two of its most iconic models—the Lotus Emira and the all-electric Lotus Eletre. From September 6 to 8, car enthusiasts and the general public alike will have the opportunity to experience the elegance, power, and performance that Lotus is renowned for.
September 6, 2024
2025 Porsche Taycan Makes ASEAN Debut With One-Of-One Turbo S Celestial Jade
This is a unique one-of-one 2025 Porsche Taycan Turbo S. Co-developed by Porsche Asia Pacific and the Sonderwunsch experts at Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur, the Taycan Turbo S Celestial Jade pays tribute to the Southeast Asian region. It will go on tour in Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand before being auctioned off.
September 5, 2024
Ford Philippines Appoints New Managing Director
Ford Motor Company has announced the appointment of Pedro Simoes as managing director, Ford Group Philippines, effective December 1. Pedro is currently marketing, commercial vehicle and fleet director, Ford Middle East. He will succeed Michael “Mike” Breen who will be repatriating back to the US.
September 4, 2024
Driving the Nürburgring Nordschleife Is An N-thusiast’s Dream Come True
I just crossed one off my bucket list. Just when I thought cruising on Highway 1 in the United States and ploughing through the sand dunes in the Sahara Desert couldn’t be topped, I did this: hot laps on the Nürburgring Nordschleife. And mind you, I wasn’t here on the invitation by some German brand, no; I’m here thanks to, of all car companies, Hyundai. Wait, what?
Honda Cars PH Is Discounting Their Turbocharged Models This September
Honda Cars Philippines is bringing down the price of three turbocharged models for a limited time with their September promo.
Jimny Hub Showcases Off-Road Ready Jimny SUVs At First StreetShow Garage Event
Jimny Hub, a subsidiary brand of Rugged Rigs offering aftermarket products specifically for the Suzuki Jimny, showcased off-road-ready Jimny 3-Door and 5-Door vehicles at the first StreetShow Garage event held last August 31, 2024 at the Metrotent Convention Center in Pasig City.
SeaOil Radical Challenge Philippines Gears Up For 2024 Season
The countdown begins for the third season of the country’s fastest race series with the SeaOil Radical Challenge Philippines set to return to the tracks this September. And along with the expansion to two race categories is new event partner, BPI.
Hyundai Gives The Ioniq 5 The Off-Road Treatment With The XRT Trim
Bet you didn’t see this one coming. Of all the vehicles that could get the off-road treatment, you probably didn’t think of the Ioniq 5, right? Well, that’s exactly what happened when Hyundai launched the Ioniq 5 XRT.
Ford PH's Truck Month Offers Will Have You Saving As Much As P 100K On A Ranger
Ford Philippines is bringing back its much-awaited Truck Month this September where customers can enjoy a wide array of deals on the Ford Ranger.
All-New 2025 Nissan Patrol Marks A New Chapter For The Luxury SUV
Marking new chapter in its history, the all-new 2025 Nissan Patrol has made its global debut. The seventh-generation luxury SUV from Nissan has a striking new design, an all-new powertrain, and enhanced off-road capability headlined by standard adaptive air suspension.
September 3, 2024
New 2025 Geely Coolray To Launch 2nd Week September, Priced Starting At P 1.199M
The wait is almost over. Geely, now under the management of Geely Automobile International Corporation (GAIC), is set to introduce the new 2025 Coolray by the second week of September. Dealers nationwide are now accepting reservations.
Porsche Reveals Limited-Edition 911 Turbo Puma Sneaker
Porsche is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the first 911 Turbo with a special highlight for all Porsche enthusiasts: an exclusive series of twelve different sneaker designs, limited to 911 units per model, in collaboration with sportswear manufacturer Puma.
JAC Motors Believes Now Is The Right Time To Enter The Philippine Market
JAC Motors believes that now is the right time to enter the Philippine market. Four months after JAC, as a brand, was previewed at the Manila International Auto Show (MIAS), the state-owned automaker based in Anhui, believes they’re more than ready to serve the local car buying public.
PIMS 2024: Mitsubishi Motors PH To Show "Something Unexpected"
Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) aims to highlight Mitsubishi Motors-ness and surprise the public with its product lineup —along with something unexpected— at the 9th Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS), happening from October 24 to 27, 2024, at the World Trade Center, Pasay City. MMPC will be among the seventeen brands showcasing their take on this year’s theme, “Dare. Drive. The Future Redefined.”
The BYD Sealion 6 DM-i Just Redefined What Hybrids Can Do
BYD is taking the world by storm. They’ve been around for quite a while now but 2023 was their strongest year yet when they ended up as the numero uno New Energy Vehicle (NEV) brand globally. That means they sold more hybrids and battery-electric vehicles than any other brand. Their ‘NEV’ positioning is quite foreign to us though.
September 2, 2024
Lynk & Co PH Adds New 06 SUV Variant At P 1.299M
Lynk & Co Philippines introduces its most attainable vehicle yet: the new 06 SUV Hyper Core+. This new global variant offers exceptional style and safety, European engineering, and a sporty yet sophisticated driving experience, making it an attractive choice for Filipino car buyers.
2025 Toyota Camry Makes ASEAN Debut With 227-Horsepower 4-Cylinder Engine
After making its debut in the United States, the ninth-generation Camry has finally made its way to ASEAN. Of all places, Toyota decided to go with Singapore as the Camry’s debut market for the region where the executive sedan gains an electrified powertrain.
Subaru Philippines Now Offering Up To 5 Years Free PMS On All Models
In a bid to win back customer trust and confidence, Motor Image Pilipinas, the sole distributor of Subaru vehicles in the country, is now offering a free Preventive Maintenance Service (PMS) package as standard across their line-up.
MG Philippines Opens Reservations For Cyberster EV Sportscar
After previewing it nine months ago, MG Philippines has opened reservations for its Cyberster EV sportscar.
September 1, 2024
LTO Extends Use Of Improvised, Temporary Plates Until December 31
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has extended the deadline on the prohibition against the use of improvised and temporary plates for motor vehicle owners.
The Omoda 7 (Not To Be Confused With The Jaecoo 7) Just Recorded A Blistering Quick 0-100 kph Time Of 8 Seconds
Putting money where his mouth is, Omoda & Jaecoo’s international CEO, Shawn Xu, put their upcoming compact SUV, the Omoda 7 through an extreme-temperature test. And as a result, he managed a blistering 0 to 100 km/h time of 8 seconds.
Hyundai To Expand Hybrids, Develop New Range Extender, EV Tech
Amidst the slowing demand for battery electric vehicles, Hyundai has announced that they’ll be expanding their hybrid line-up, including range extenders. All this is part of the Korean automaker’s mid- to long-term strategy called, Hyundai Way. The plan includes additional investments in BEV tech and in-car software.
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