December 26, 2024
China's CATL Shows Off Luxury EV Platform That's Resistant To Impact Fires
Contemporary Amperex Technology Co (CATL) unveiled a new vehicle chassis with an integrated battery strong enough to withstand fires or explosions from high-impact collisions.
Filed Under:
Electric Vehicles (EV),
News
Carlos Ghosn Loves His Nissan Patrol
Carlos Ghosn always has something to say when it comes to Nissan. The onetime Nissan leader may have been admired for his business acumen in the 90s and 2000s, but nowadays, he’s acting like a bitter uncle you can’t move on from a bad divorce. Sometimes though, he can’t help but give faint praise to his former employer.
Filed Under:
Carlos Ghosn,
News,
Nissan Corporate,
Nissan Patrol
Hyundai Motor PH Partners With Ramon Aboitiz Foundation For Dream Green Project
Hyundai Motor Philippines Inc. (HMPH) partnered with Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. (RAFI) for “Dream Green”, a tree-growing project where the brand aims to plant 5,000 mangroves in Brgy. Lumaniag, Lian, Batangas by the end of 2024. This is in line with Hyundai’s global vision, “Progress for Humanity”, which drives the brand to create meaningful change, not just through its vehicle line-up but also through initiatives that enrich lives and sustain the environment.
Filed Under:
CSR,
Hyundai Corporate,
News
Toyota Is Offering The Yaris Cross HEV With A P 125K Discount, Corolla Cross At P 60K Until End December
Still looking for a new Toyota this New Year? Toyota Motor Philippines is giving would-be buyers until December 31 to snag one of these deals on some of their popular models.
December 23, 2024
It's Official: Nissan, Honda, and Mitsubishi Sign Memorandum Of Understanding To Merge
It’s official. After rumors and reports swirl on the fate of Nissan, Nissan and Honda have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to start the discussions to integrate the two companies through the establishment of a joint holding company by August 2026. Meanwhile, Mitsubishi Motors has signed a separate MOU to explore the possibility of their participation, involvement, and synergy sharing.
Filed Under:
Honda Corporate,
Mitsubishi Corporate,
News,
Nissan Corporate
MPTC Also Waives Toll Fees On Select Days This Holiday Season
Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation (MPTC) is following the lead of San Miguel Infrastructure in waiving toll fees on its expressways on select days and times during the Christmas and New Year holidays.
Filed Under:
News
Bianca Bustamante Takes Step Closer To F1 With GB3 Championship Debut
Filipino racing driver Bianca Bustamante has taken a big step forward in her career by securing a place in the 2025 GB3 Championship, driving for UK-based Elite Motorsport. Her first race in the series is scheduled to take place in April 2025 at the Silverstone Grand Prix Circuit.
Filed Under:
Motorsports,
News
Mitsubishi Motors Has Produced Its 1-Millionth Vehicle In Indonesia
PT Mitsubishi Motors Krama Yudha Indonesia (MMKI), the home of the Xpander and Xforce has reached a milestone by producing its one millionth vehicle.
ACMobility Acquires Evro Charging Network
ACMobility has acquired Evro, the electric vehicle (EV) charging network developed by Globe’s venture builder and tech innovation arm 917Ventures.
Filed Under:
Electric Vehicles (EV),
News,
PHL Auto Industry
December 22, 2024
Mitsubishi Motors PH Conducts Medical Mission In Sta. Rosa, Laguna Community
Mitsubishi Philippines Corporation (MMPC), in partnership with its healthcare provider, SSMC Group of Hospitals and Clinics, conducted a medical mission in one of the underprivileged communities in Santa Rosa, Laguna.
Filed Under:
CSR,
Mitsubishi Corporate,
News
December 21, 2024
NAIA Is Ready For Holiday Rush, Announces Raffle For A Brand-New BMW
New NAIA Infra Corp. (NNIC) is gearing up for what is expected to be the busiest holiday travel season at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) this year, as passenger numbers and flights are projected to exceed those recorded during Undas and in the same period in 2023.
Filed Under:
News,
San Miguel Corporate,
Travel
SMC To Waive Toll Fees On Expressways On Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve
In the spirit of the Yuletide season, San Miguel Corporation (SMC), through SMC Infrastructure, is continuing its annual tradition of waiving the toll fees at expressways it operates on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve to make holiday travel smoother for motorists.
Filed Under:
News,
San Miguel Corporate
Omoda & Jaecoo Opens First Philippine Dealership
Omoda and Jaecoo Motor Philippines marks the first step of (finally) doing retail sales as it opened its first dealership and showroom. Located at the GMall along A. Soriano Avenue in Cebu City, it’s operated by dealer partner, Eres Automotive, Inc.
Filed Under:
Dealerships,
Jaecoo Corporate,
News,
Omoda Corporate
December 20, 2024
Review: 2025 Hyundai Tucson 1.6T HEV GLS
When Hyundai Motor Philippines brought in the fourth-generation Tucson in 2023, there were high hopes for the compact SUV; after all, besides the Starex and Santa Fe, it’s managed to carve a name for itself in the Filipino car buyer psyche. Unfortunately, it was let down by a spec sheet that seemed to cater more to reducing its price tag rather than giving buyers the features that they want. Fast forward to 2024, and it’s finally time for some course correction. The refreshed Tucson is here and it now packs much more equipment than ever. It also gains a hybrid powertrain which, at, P 2,290,000 is pricey but ultimately worth every peso.
Filed Under:
Compact SUV,
Driver's Seat,
Hyundai Tucson
Toyota Alphard Gains Plug-In Hybrid Version For 2025
Toyota expands its Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) offering to include the Alphard luxury MPV. Launched in Japan, it coincides with minor changes to the standard HEV variant as well.
Filed Under:
Luxury MPV,
News,
Toyota Alphard
Global Team Toyota Athlete Ernie Gawilan Leads Nationwide Coastal Cleanup And Mangrove Planting
Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP), in collaboration with Paralympic swimmer Ernie Gawilan successfully concluded the “Start Your Impossible” National Coastal Cleanup and Mangrove Planting Day, held last December 14, 2024. The event, held in 33 locations across the Philippines, aimed to inspire communities to protect marine ecosystems and tackle coastal pollution, supporting Gawilan’s social commitment as a Global Team Toyota Athlete (GTTA).
Filed Under:
CSR,
News,
Toyota Corporate
Here Are The Best Service, Parts Personnel Of Hyundai Motor PH In 2024
Hyundai Motor Philippines Inc. (HMPH) concluded its second Hyundai Service and Parts Skills Championship with 37 candidates—27 from Service and 10 from Parts—from Hyundai dealer groups across the country.
Filed Under:
Hyundai Corporate,
News
Mazda Spirit Racing To Make Production Debut At 2025 Tokyo Auto Salon
At the Tokyo Auto Salon 2024, Mazda officially launched its motorsports brand, Mazda Spirit Racing with a pair of show cars. These two, a soft top MX-5 and a Mazda3, made the rounds including an appearance at the Mazda Fan Festa. At the 2025 Tokyo Auto Salon, Mazda is finally ready to offer it for commercial release as a special model.
Filed Under:
Mazda Corporate,
Mazda MX-5,
News,
Sports Car,
Tokyo Auto Salon
BYD Cars PH Hits 25-Dealership Milestone As Newest One In Greenfield Mandaluyong Opens
BYD Cars Philippines caps off 2024 with the opening of their latest dealership located in Greenfield, Mandaluyong. Operated by ACMobility’s dealer arm, Iconic Dealership, Inc., it’s the New Energy Vehicle brand’s 25th dealership in the country and the second operated by ACMobility.
Filed Under:
BYD Corporate,
Dealerships,
News
Get A Brand-New Ford Explorer With Zero Percent Interest For 3 Years
Just this weekend (December 20 to 22, 2024), Ford is offering exclusive offers and free merchandise when you test drive or reserve a Ford vehicle (except for the Ranger Raptor 3.0 V6).
Filed Under:
Ford Corporate,
Ford Everest,
Ford Explorer,
Ford Ranger,
Ford Territory,
News
December 19, 2024
Kia Expands SUV Line-Up With 2025 Syros
Kia is expanding its global SUV line-up with the introduction of the Syros. This latest SUV joining the likes of the Sonet and Seltos bridges an ever-smaller niche. This time, it’s marketed to individuals seeking a value-packed urban crossover with more practical rear seats.
Filed Under:
Kia Syros,
News,
Sub-Compact SUV
Vietnam's Compact SUV Of The Year, The VinFast VF 7 Packs Features, Design, And Performance
The recently-launched VinFast VF 7 recently clinched the title of Best Compact SUV in its home market of Vietnam. Although you could chuck it to having a home court advantage, VinFast is adamant that its cutting-edge features, sleek design, and unmatched performance won jurors over. And this is something, they say, Filipinos can enjoy in equal measure.
Filed Under:
Compact SUV,
Electric Vehicles (EV),
News,
Vinfast Corporate,
Vinfast VF7
Did Nissan And Honda Accelerate Merger Talks To Prevent A Non-Japanese Takeover?
Nissan accelerated its merger talks with Honda to prevent Taiwan-based Foxconn, the maker of iPhones, from taking a stake in the Japanese automaker. This is according to a report published by Bloomberg News.
Filed Under:
Honda Corporate,
News,
Nissan Corporate
Isuzu Heart And Smile Project Graduates Batch 22 Scholars; Welcomes New Batch Of Trainees
Isuzu Motors Limited Japan (IML), in partnership with TESDA and World Vision, celebrated the graduation of Batch 22 scholars from the Isuzu Heart and Smile Project (IHSP) at the Isuzu-TESDA Auto Mechanic Training Center. The 18 graduates successfully completed the rigorous two-year Automotive Servicing Course, achieving the NC IV certification, the highest qualification for the program.
Filed Under:
CSR,
Isuzu Corporate,
News
Jetour Auto Holds Groundbreaking For New Iloilo City Dealership
Jetour Auto Philippines recently held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new dealership located in Iloilo. Jetour Auto Iloilo will be located at R4, Jaro, Iloilo City providing easy access for residents of Iloilo City and the surrounding areas to Jetour’s range of SUVs, crossovers, PHEVs, and EVs.
Filed Under:
Dealerships,
Jetour Corporate,
News
Did Honda Cars PH Just Tease The Prelude's Local Arrival?
Is Honda Cars Philippines preparing for a possible local release of the all-new 2026 Prelude? Based on their recent activity on social media, that may be happening.
Filed Under:
Honda Prelude,
News,
Sports Car
December 18, 2024
Can You Guess What Max Verstappen Drives Off The Race Track? An Audi RS 6 Avant
Max Verstappen may be accustomed to driving a 1,000-horsepower Formula 1 on the racetrack, but what is his choice when it comes to a daily driver? A decidedly more “family-friendly” Audi RS 6 Avant.
Filed Under:
Audi Corporate,
Audi RS6,
News,
Sports Sedan
Valenzuela City Goes Electric For Its Police Fleet
BYD Cars Philippines, in collaboration with ACMobility, is advancing Valenzuela City’s environmental goals after it signed a contract with the city to provide 41 BYD Dolphin electric vehicles (EVs). These units, to be supplied by BYD Greenfield, will be deployed to the city’s police force, making Valenzuela City the first LGU to have an EV police fleet and the largest one in the country.
Filed Under:
BYD Corporate,
BYD Dolphin,
Electric Vehicles (EV),
News
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