October 7, 2024
The Omoda 5 Is The Futuristic Crossover You Can Buy Today
After a year of careful planning, Omoda & Jaecoo is finally ready to launch in the Philippines. Their first models? The Omoda C5 and Omoda E5.
Filed Under:
Compact Crossover,
Feature,
Omoda 5
Here Are Your 2024 Toyota Gazoo Racing Philippine Cup Race 2 Winners
Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) has concluded the second race weekend of its premier motorsports program, the Toyota Gazoo Racing Philippine Cup (TGR Philippine Cup). The event, held on September 28 at the Clark International Speedway, was a thrilling spectacle for all. Spectators and racing fans watched as racers with varying backgrounds fiercely competed in the sprint and endurance races, delivering heart-pumping action on the track.
Filed Under:
Motorsports,
News,
Toyota Corporate,
Toyota Vios Cup
October 6, 2024
The Mazda CX-60 HEV Turbo Diesel With The AutoExe Sports Suspension Is The One To Get
The Mazda CX-60 was off to a rough start. Despite being branded as the face of Mazda’s premium push, it faced mixed reviews and was the subject of no less than 11 customer satisfaction or service campaigns. As proven in our time with the CX-60 3.3 HEV Turbo Sport (the gas variant), the issues have been fixed. Building on the now solid foundation, what can this five-seater mid-sized SUV now offer to buyers and customers who’re looking for more? What about an AutoExe upgrade?
Filed Under:
Driver's Seat,
Mazda CX-60,
Mid-sized SUV
Review: 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe Calligraphy 1.6T Hybrid
If there’s one car that can be considered as the king of reinvention, it’s the Hyundai Santa Fe. In the five generations it’s been around, each one feels like a complete re-think of the one before; it’s made even more obvious when you start putting them side-by-side. The latest one, codenamed MX5 (no relation to the Mazda sportscar), is the most striking one yet. The big question is: can the Santa Fe Hybrid live up to the hype?
Filed Under:
Driver's Seat,
Hyundai Santa Fe,
Mid-sized SUV
October 5, 2024
At Your Service: Mitsubishi Quezon Avenue Offers The Hallmarks Of A Lasting Relationship
With all the official—and informal—channels to acquire a vehicle these days, virtually anyone can sell you a car; it’s a one-time transaction that be either a mundane or great experience, depending on the vendor.
Filed Under:
Feature,
Mitsubishi Corporate,
News,
Service
October 4, 2024
Mitsubishi Motors PH Brings Back Mirage G4 Black Series For 2025
Mitsubishi Motors Philippines is bringing back the Mirage G4 Black Series roughly two years since they first introduced the limited-edition variant.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Mitsubishi Mirage G4,
News,
Sub-Compact
Ford Island Conquest's First Luzon Stop Is In Pampanga This October 4-6, 2024
Ford Philippines’ experiential test drive roadshow Ford Island Conquest (FIC) is making its first stop in Luzon in Pampanga on October 4-6, 2024.
Filed Under:
Events,
Ford Corporate,
News
Hard To Believe But This Is A Million-Kilometer Hyundai Elantra
A 2008 Hyundai Elantra that has covered more than a million kilometers was the subject of an exhaustive restoration project, thanks to a partnership between Hyundai Canada and a Canadian show.
Filed Under:
Hyundai Corporate,
Hyundai Elantra,
News
October 3, 2024
Mitsubishi Motors PH Recalling L300 For Transmission Issue
Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) is initiating a recall campaign on L300 units concerning its transmission. This is accordance to directives issued by Mitsubishi Motors Corporation in Japan.
Filed Under:
Mitsubishi Corporate,
Mitsubishi L300,
News,
Recall
Honda CONNECT Download And Win Raffle Extended To March 15, 2025
Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) has announced the extension of the Honda Connect Download and Win raffle promo. The raffle will now accept additional entries until March 15, 2025.
Filed Under:
Honda Corporate,
News
Vintage Cars, Motorbikes Ride Together At Filinvest Mimosa Plus In Clark, Pampanga
Filinvest Mimosa Plus played host to the Wheels & Brews event held last September 28 to 29. The event showcased automotive history and coffee craftsmanship in a retro-themed celebration of community.
2024 SeaOil Radical Challenge Philippines Gets Underway At BRC
It was the only first race of the season but tensions were already running high when the SeaOil Radical Challenge Philippines powered by BPI got underway over the weekend. With a mixed grid of Radical SR1s and SR3s, there was action happening up and down the field in all 3 races at the Batangas Racing Circuit (BRC) and produced 4 different class winners.
Filed Under:
Motorsports,
News
Good News! All Jetour Dealerships Are Now Pet-Friendly
Family is everything. And that means in a literal and figurative sense. And in the modern Filipino family’s definition of family, literally everyone in the household is included—mother, father, kids, lolo and lola, uncles and aunts, nephews and nieces, in-laws, the yaya, the family driver, and, yes, the furry ones, too: Animal companions of all shapes and sizes and breeds.
Filed Under:
Jetour Corporate,
News
MG Opens In Calamba, Laguna
MG Motor Philippines continues its dealership expansion with the official inauguration of MG Calamba. This newest addition to the growing network of MG dealerships underscores the brand’s commitment to service customers in the South Luzon region.
Filed Under:
Dealerships,
MG Corporate,
News
October 2, 2024
The Philippines Finally Has Proper End-Of-Life Vehicle Disposal And Recycling
Toyota Motor Philippines has endorsed En Tsumugi ELV Dismantler Corporation as a model End-of-Life Vehicle (ELV) dismantling facility, the first of its kind in the country, located in Mexico, Pampanga.
Filed Under:
News,
Toyota Corporate
You Can Now Purchase CTPL Insurance Directly From The MPT Drivehub App
Good news! You can now purchase Compulsory Third-Party Liability (CTPL) Insurance directly from the MPT Drivehub app.
Filed Under:
News
For The Few: Driving The Ferrari 12Cilindri
Enzo Ferrari is alleged to have said, “when you buy a Ferrari, you pay for the engine.” That’s a pretty fair assessment when it comes to the 12Cilindri—the latest in Ferrari’s long line of storied V12-powered grand tourers.
Filed Under:
Driver's Seat,
Ferrari 12Cilindri,
Sports Car
October 1, 2024
New Price For The Same Old Sh*t: Airport Parking Rates Have Increased
Malasakit—caring in English—has become the motto of sorts for San Miguel Corporation. It was front and center most recently during the COVID-19 pandemic as one of the country’s oldest and most respected conglomerates did a lot of good, whether it was towards their employees or the public in general. As the country moved forward, San Miguel Corporation found a renewed fervor—one that had them tackling the task of nation-building.
Filed Under:
News,
San Miguel Corporate
PIMS 2024: Mitsubishi DST Concept To Make World Premiere At 2024 Philippine International Motor Show
For the first time in Mitsubishi Motors’ history, the global stage is set in the Philippines as Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) will host the world premiere of its latest concept vehicle, a 7-seater SUV concept. The groundbreaking reveal will take place during the highly anticipated 9th Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS) 2024, marking a monumental occasion for both Mitsubishi Motors Philippines and the Philippine automotive industry.
Filed Under:
Mitsubishi Concept Cars,
News,
PIMS
Top Hyundai Accelerate Scholars Head To Korea
Hyundai Motor Philippines Inc. (HMPH) empowers the youth through its pilot educational aid program, in partnership with Don Bosco Technical Institute (DBTI), the City Government of Pasig, Quezon City Government, and the Department of Education Taguig City and Pateros (DepEd TAPAT).
Filed Under:
CSR,
Hyundai Corporate,
News
Celebrate International Coffee Day At Lexus Mitsukoshi
Coffee remains to be a brew that’s loved the world over, most especially in Japan where it has been ingrained in their culture since the late 19th century. Japanese baristas are known to be able to bring out the aromas and flavors from various coffee beans sourced from around the world, specially crafting each cup with masterful skill and precision using unique brewing methods and techniques.
Filed Under:
Lexus Corporate,
News
September 30, 2024
The 2024 GAC EMKOO Hybrid Is An Alluring Green Contender
I’m liking GAC’s aggression in the Philippines. They keep launching cars one after another and all of them are formidable in their respective segments in terms of features and pricing. However, they can’t turn a blind eye to the steady influx of hybrid cars in the market. These electrified cars are, obviously, selling otherwise, they won’t keep on arriving like tourists in Boracay. So, it was a matter of time for GAC Motor to enter the fray as well.
Filed Under:
Compact SUV,
Driver's Seat,
GAC EMKOO
Here Are The Full Specs Of The 2025 JAC Ytterby EV (w/ Brochure)
JAC Philippines, distributed by Astara Philippines, launches the all-new Ytterby EV alongside the official inauguration of JAC Pasig—its newest dealership in Metro Manila.
Filed Under:
Electric Vehicles (EV),
JAC Ytterby,
News,
Sub-Compact
Mazda Now Holds Guinness World Record For Longest Running One-Make Race Series
Mazda has received a Guinness World Record for the longest running one-make automobile racing series. With the 35th running of the 4-hour Mazda Media Roadster 4-Hour Endurance Race last September 21, the record was made official at the Tsukuba Circuit in Ibaraki Prefecture in Japan.
Filed Under:
Mazda Corporate,
Mazda MX-5,
Motorsports,
News
Toyota Is Mobility Partner For Asia-Pacific Disaster Risk Conference
Toyota Motor Philippines Corporation (TMP), announces its role as one of the official mobility partners for the 2024 Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction (APMCDRR), hosted by the Philippines in partnership with the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR). The conference, taking place from October 14 to 18, 2024, at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) in Pasay City, will gather around 3,000 global leaders and delegates to address critical disaster risk reduction strategies in the Asia-Pacific region.
Filed Under:
News,
Toyota Corporate
Hyundai Has Produced Its 100 Millionth Vehicle
Hyundai celebrated a significant corporate milestone, marking 100 million units of global cumulative production. This achievement was accomplished in just 57 years since the company’s foundation, making it one of the fastest in the global automotive industry. In honor of this milestone, Hyundai Motor held a ceremony at its Ulsan Plant in Korea.
Filed Under:
Hyundai Corporate,
Hyundai Ioniq 5,
News
September 28, 2024
Ayala Drops KTM And Husqvarna Brands
Adventure Cycle Philippines, Inc. (ACPI), operated by Ayala Corporation, is ceasing its operations as the official Philippine distributor of KTM and Husqvarna starting October 1, 2024 eight years since they got the brand. The announcement was made on the brands’ respective social media channels.
Filed Under:
KTM Corporate,
News,
PHL Auto Industry
September 27, 2024
2025 BYD Seagull Is A Full-Featured, 300-km Capable EV With A P 898K Price Tag (w/ Specs)
BYD Cars Philippines isn’t showing any signs of slowing down. After launching the Sealion 6 DM-i last July (read our review), the world’s best-selling New Energy Vehicle (NEV) brand is entering the sub-B-segment passenger car segment with the Seagull.
Filed Under:
BYD Seagull,
Car Launch,
Electric Vehicles (EV),
News,
Sub-Compact
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