Its products have yet to hit showrooms, but there’s already a new person in charge over at Omoda and Jaecoo Philippines. The transition happened rather quietly (and suddenly) this week after the conclusion of the 12th Philippine EV Summit.
October 30, 2024
Omoda & Jaecoo PH Quietly Appoints New Country Director
Its products have yet to hit showrooms, but there’s already a new person in charge over at Omoda and Jaecoo Philippines. The transition happened rather quietly (and suddenly) this week after the conclusion of the 12th Philippine EV Summit.
BYD Breaks Ground At Bacoor Dealership
BYD is not finished expanding as they broke ground at an upcoming dealership located in Bacoor, Cavite.
Suzuki Auto PH Gives 30 Percent Parts Discount To Flood-Affected Owners
Suzuki Philippines understands that the recent Typhoon Kristine has impacted a lot of Filipinos. The heavy rains caused significant flooding in multiple areas, greatly affecting communities.
October 29, 2024
2025 Kia Tasman: This Is It
After some teasing, Kia has finally revealed the full details of the 2025 Tasman—their first-ever pickup truck. The Tasman, which is set to enter showrooms by 2025, will be the start of a planned pickup range.
Subaru To Bid Goodbye To Outback Nameplate In 2025
Subaru isn’t done retiring nameplates. After the Japanese carmaker announced that it will be sending the Legacy nameplate to the great parking lot in the sky by 2025, it will be doing the same with the Outback also come next year. The fate of the Outback, however, isn’t so bleak.
After Just 8 Years, There Are Now 1.24 Million Lynk & Co Owners Worldwide
Every October 20, Lynk & Co celebrates its anniversary and, this year on its 8th year in existence, the brand takes this opportunity to reflect on the numerous, outstanding achievements the brand has attained since its launch in 2016 in Berlin, Germany.
MG HS PHEV Confirmed For PH Market Early 2025 With 1,065-km Range, 220 Horsepower
After adding both BEV and HEVs to its line-up, MG Motor Philippines is poised to add its first PHEV too. Previewed at the Philippine International Motor Show, the MG HS PHEV will be coming to the local market early 2025.
Jordan, Medina Share Championship Honors In 2024 SeaOil Radical Challenge Philippines
Despite the gloomy weather, the Clark International Speedway (CIS) sizzled with action as the Seaoil Radical Challenge Philippines powered by BPI staged its 2024 season finale. And in the end, it was the rookie drivers who shone with Mikey Jordan securing the SR3 Challenge Cup title and Rainy Medina taking the crown in the SR1 Challenge Cup.
Tokico Now Distributed In The Philippines By BSB Junrose Corporation
BSB Junrose Corporation welcomes Japan’s Tokico to its portfolio of brands. This means Filipinos will now have access to Tokico’s line of shock absorbers, struts, and coil overs.
Porsche Carrera GT Receives Updates 20 Years After It Ended Production
Almost 20 years after it ended production, Porsche is giving its Carrera GT (2003-2006) a couple of handling updates to enhance the super sports car’s already impressive performance, and improve its overall safety and durability.
October 28, 2024
Fuchs Lubricants Brings Titan Line Into Philippines
Fuchs, a leading global manufacturer of lubricants and related specialty products, announces the official entry of its Titan line of lubricants into the Philippine market. Titan lubricants and service fluids from Fuchs are the result of modern research and development by the world’s largest independent lubricant specialist.
President Marcos Just Got A Personal Taste Of Beyond Zero
President Ferdinand R. “Bongbong” Marcos recently got a taste of Toyota’s Beyond Zero initiative as he took the wheel of the hydrogen-powered Corolla Cross H2 Concept at the Malacañan Palace. In addition, he was also presented with the next-generation Tamaraw as a sign of Toyota’s continued commitment to the local automotive manufacturing industry.
Gateway Group's Nissan Mantrade Makes Its Service Mark
For the Silent Generation and Baby Boomers, it was the Manila Trading & Supply Company, a subsidiary of the Cleveland-Akron Bag Company of Ohio, Inc., trading cotton goods, marine and gas engines, marine hardware and, from 1918, automobiles.
Liqui Moly Has An Additional Philippine Distributor
BSB Junrose Corporation has announced the addition of German motor oil brand, Liqui Moly to its roster of brands.
Mazda Just Invested In New Paint Tech At Its Ujina Plant
Mazda has chosen Swedish-Swiss industrial automation company ABB to help it further its paint technology. The Japanese carmaker has fitted ABB’s latest paint atomizer—the RB1000i-S—to its Ujina Plant No. 1 in Hiroshima.
Honda Cars PH Extending 30 Percent Discount On Select Parts To Flood-Affected Owners
Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) is expending help to owners whose units have been inundated by floodwaters from October 21, 2024 onwards with their Honda Helps program.
October 27, 2024
ACMobility To Start Collecting Fees On NCR Chargers Starting December 1, 2024
Supporting ACMobility’s auto brands, particularly Kia and BYD, which are fast shifting towards all-electric mobility, the company’s infrastructure arm is hard at work to grow its charging network.
PIMS: Jetour T2 Muscles Up With The New Terminator Variant. Yours For P 2.898M
Jetour Auto Philippines didn’t just bring in their X50 5-seater crossover to the Philippine International Motor Show. On the other side of the size spectrum, they brought in a new variant of their hit, the T2 4x4 SUV known as the T2 Terminator.
PIMS: Mitsubishi Brings Back Montero Sport Ralliart, Xpander Cross Outdoor Edition For 2025
Mitsubishi Motors Philippines brings back the Montero Sport Ralliart and the Xpander Cross Outdoor Edition for buyers seeking something more active and adventurous than your usual family ride, especially when it comes to style.
October 25, 2024
PIMS: Changan Really Needs The Hunter REEV To Succeed
Changan Auto Philippines seems to be all over the place when it comes to its product line-up. Despite having a seven-vehicle-line-up with a wide price range (P 654,000 to P 2,719,000)—they can never seem to stick the landing with any of them. All of them pretty much fade into obscurity. They’re certainly hoping for a change of luck with the Hunter pickup truck.
PIMS: Ever Wondered What Would Happen If Isuzu Gave The mu-X The VIP Treatment?
Isuzu Philippines didn’t just show off its N-Series EV at Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS), they also showed what would happen if the mu-X got the “VIP” treatment.
2025 BYD Seal Is Born To Perform At P 2,548,000 (w/ Specs)
BYD wants your attention and they could very well have it with the all-new Seal. The world’s best-selling New Energy Vehicle brand (and the Philippines’s best-selling EV brand) now has enthusiasts in mind with this 530-horsepower all-wheel drive sports sedan.
October 24, 2024
PIMS: Mitsubishi DST Concept Revealed Globally
We referred to it as the DST Concept early this month (thanks to some website metadata), and we got it right. Mitsubishi Motors globally premiered the DST Concept—a new mid-sized 7-seater SUV concept that, when it hits production, will join the brand’s ASEAN three-row line-up alongside the Montero Sport / Pajero Sport and Xpander.
PIMS: Nissan Z NISMO Is All About Performance
If the 383-horsepower Nissan Z isn’t enough car for you, how about the new Nissan Z Nismo? Building on the solid foundations of the rear-wheel drive sportscar, this version packs additional power, a tuned suspension, and revised aero.
PIMS: Nissan Preview X-Trail e-Power, Magnite For 2025
All attention over at Nissan may have been at the Nissan Z Nismo, but the brand also previewed two vehicles that will hit showrooms real soon: the X-Trail e-Power and the Magnite.
PIMS: Suzuki Previews Jimny Rhino Edition
As predicted about a week ago, Suzuki Auto Philippines is previewing the Jimny Rhino Edition which will be made available in both 3- and 5-door variants.
PIMS: Isuzu PH Brings In N-Series EV Concept As Part Of "Total Carbon Neutral Ecosystem"
Well, well, well…how’s this for something we got right? Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) did show a battery electric vehicle (BEV) and it wasn’t the D-Max EV. Instead, it was the N-Series EV as we guessed way back in August.
PIMS: BMW Expands i5 Range With P 7.990M i5 M60 xDrive Touring
BMW is expanding its all-electric BMW i range with the introduction of the i5 Touring. And in an interesting twist, this wagon packs the top-spec M60 designation.
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