Chevrolet’s parent company, General Motors (GM) and Hyundai Motor Company have signed an agreement to explore future collaboration across key strategic areas.
September 13, 2024
Hyundai, General Motors To Collaborate On Engines, Passenger Vehicles
Chevrolet’s parent company, General Motors (GM) and Hyundai Motor Company have signed an agreement to explore future collaboration across key strategic areas.
GAC Motor Breaks Ground For Valenzuela Dealership
GAC Motor Philippines, under global mobility leader Astara, intensifies its expansion crusade with its first groundbreaking ceremony in the country for GAC Motor Valenzuela.
Nissan Opens In Tayabas-Quezon
Nissan Philippines inaugurates its new Nissan Tayabas-Quezon dealership. Managed under the Topcars group, it marks the latest addition to the brand’s growing network of dealerships across the country. This new dealership solidifies Nissan’s commitment to bringing quality service and innovative vehicles to the Philippine market.
September 12, 2024
The Subaru Crosstrek Has Been Cited As One Of The Safest Vehicles For Children Tested In 2024
The Subaru Crosstrek has achieved the maximum five-star overall rating in the 2024 European New Car Assessment Program (Euro NCAP). The Crosstrek scored a 83 percent in Adult Occupant Protection, 90 percent in Child Occupant Protection, 85 percent in Vulnerable Road User Protection, and 72 percent in Safety Assist Technologies.
Lexus PH Recalling 699 Units For Defective Cameras
Lexus Philippines has announced a special service campaign on 699 different vehicles in connection with its front and rearview cameras.
Seres Opens In San Fernando, Pampanga
Seres Philippines, in partnership with QSJ Motors Phils. Inc. opened its latest showroom in San Fernando, Pampanga, bringing the future of luxury electric vehicles closer to Filipino car enthusiasts.
Camille Pratts Joins Jetour Philippines Family
Actress, TV host, comedienne, and businesswoman Camille Prats joins the Jetour family as the brand ambassador for the Dashing Lightning i-DM. As an owner of the Dashing Lightning i-DM, she is opening new avenues for her to enjoy a mobility lifestyle that’s both sustainable and sophisticated.
September 11, 2024
Mercedes-Benz Deceived Customers In Wake Of South Korean EV Fire
Mercedes-Benz customers claim they’ve been deceived as to who manufactured the high-voltage batteries in their EVs as the fall out over the viral EQE explosion in Korea continues.
September 10, 2024
Hyundai Motor PH Turns Over First Batch Of High-Performance N Cars To Owners
Hyundai Motor Philippines Inc. (HMPH) marked another milestone with the ceremonial handover of the Ioniq 5 N (read our review) and Elantra N to the Philippines’ first batch of Hyundai N customers. The momentous event took place last September 7.
Peugeot Philippines Offering Line-Up With All-In Zero Down Payment
Peugeot is bringing its brand closer to Filipinos thanks to a new partnership with Philippine National Bank (PNB). Would-be customers can now enjoy a Zero Down Financing Option when buying a brand-new Peugeot.
Honda Cars PH Inaugurates New Training Center And Parts Warehouse
Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) inaugurated its New Training Center and Parts Warehouse, located at its Sta. Rosa office. Present at the event were Asian Honda’s General Manager for Customer Service, Toru Chiba, Honda Logistics Philippines management, Honda Cars Dealership partners, and representatives from Dualtech school. HCPI management and associates were also in attendance to give their full support.
VinFast VF 3 Confirmed For The Philippines
VinFast Philippines has just confirmed: the VF 3 all-electric sub-compact SUV is coming and its price will be “less than P 800,000.”
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.
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