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July 15, 2024

GAC Motor PH Achieve Record H1 Sales In 2024; To Expand Line-Up With 6 New Models In Next 6 Months

GAC Motor, under Astara Philippines, celebrated several business milestones during the first half of 2024. Highlights included a record increase in sales volume for the first half of 2024, the introduction of additional models in the next six months, and the expansion of its dealer network.

Motor Image Pilipinas, the exclusive distributor of Subaru vehicles in the country has quietly introduced the updated version of the Subaru BRZ along with a corresponding price increase not just for the rear-wheel drive sportscar, but the WRX and Outback as well.

Jetour Auto Philippines Inc (JAPI) continues its aggressive dealership network expansion nationwide as it inaugurates its newest dealership: Jetour Auto Marilao.

VinFast To Simultaneously Inaugurate 3 Showrooms On July 16

VinFast may have had their big brand launch last June to signify its entrance in the Philippine market, but it took an additional month to get their first showrooms off the ground. Now, the first three retail sites of Vietnam’s home-grown brand have been identified and are all opening simultaneously on July 16.

ACMobility expands its network of electric vehicle (EV) chargers with the opening of the EV charging hub at the Ayala Malls Manila Bay.

Up to P 60 million worth of prizes is up for grabs at Ginebra San Miguel’s “Lamang ang Panalo, Ginebra Instanalo 2024” promo. The nationwide promo has been extended until July 31, giving customers more chances to win exciting prizes such as cash, t-shirts, shades, backpacks, and limited edition caps, as well as major prizes like Android smartphones, Honda PCX 160 motorcycles, and Toyota Hilux pick-ups.

Continuing its centennial celebrations at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, MG has taken the covers off the Cyber GTS Concept—a coupe-fied version of its Cyberster EV sportscar that looks close to production ready.

Honda Assembly Plant Consolidation Has No Affect On Philippine Models, Stocks

Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) has reached out to us in connection with the news of Honda consolidating its production bases in Thailand amidst strengthening Chinese competition in Southeast Asia.

The Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS) returns for its ninth year at the World Trade Center Metro Manila from October 24 to 27, 2024. The four-day event promises to bring in more than 15 of the country’s top automotive brands to showcase their newest products and innovations that will help redefine the future of the industry.

Toyota and Subaru have both revealed the updated versions of the GR86 and BRZ respectively for the 2025 model year. Now, if you’re expecting any aesthetic changes or added power, sorry, that’s not happening.

Inchcape Philippines, the official local distributor of Changan Auto, has formally opened Changan Auto’s flagship showroom in C5, Pasig. With a total area of 4,373 square meters, it the largest Changan Auto dealership in the country. The spacious showroom and service area aims to provide customers an exceptional car shopping and aftersales service experience.

Ayala Corporation’s mobility solutions platform, ACMobility, bolsters its footprint in the Philippines with the inauguration of the first BYD dealership in Mindanao. This strategic expansion marks a pivotal step in ACMobility’s mission to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) nationwide by establishing BYD as the country’s leading EV brand.

A global survey fielded by the Nissan Formula E team revealed that young people are excited about the prospects of future electric mobility. The survey was conducted among 6,000 participants aged 8 to 16, last July across Brazil, Italy, Japan, Mexico, UK, and the US.

Japanese car brands are starting to feel the heat from Chinese makes. Honda looks to be one of the first victims as it looks to consolidate its manufacturing base in Southeast Asia. This article has been updated with a response from Honda Cars Philippines (see below).

This could be one of the wildest McLarens ever with an even crazier engine swap. Making its debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed is the “MadMac” the latest project of Michael “Mad Mike” Whiddett. The MadMac is a McLaren P1 hypercar with its twin-turbo V8 ripped out for a 1,000-horsepower Mazda rotary engine. Also, it’s designed to go fast; sideways.

Part of MG’s centennial celebration at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in the United Kingdom, the brand launched the all-new MG HS gas and PHEV variants. The compact SUV comes with an extensive array of new features, increased cabin space, and enhanced styling all while keeping its value positioning.

Land Rover PH To Open Order Books On Toughest, Most Capable Defender Soon

Land Rover Philippines, through its official Philippine distributor, ICATS British Motors, Inc., has confirmed that order books for the toughest, most capable, and most luxurious variant of the Defender, the Defender Octa, will open soon.

Suzuki Philippines is offering a special promo for the Ertiga Hybrid, allowing individuals an easier way of driving home the fuel-efficient seven-seater MPV.

Sojitz Fuso Philippines Corporation (SFP) opens a new outlet: Fuso Tarlac. Part of the brand’s ongoing expansion across the Philippines, it’s also the most visible sign of their commitment to providing high-quality commercial vehicle products and services to Filipinos nationwide.

Ford has dusted off another old nameplate for use on yet another battery electric vehicle. After the Mustang (Mach-E) and Explorer have gone electric, the Capri is the latest one to get the treatment.

Subaru Distributor In Dire Straits As Parent Company Issues Profit Warning

Tan Chong International (TCIL), the parent company of Motor Image, the distributor of Subaru in various ASEAN countries, including the Philippines has issued a profit warning to investors. The publicly listed company says profits have dropped 86.6 percent due to “problems with its automotive business.”

Ford Philippines delivered another solid retail performance for the first six months of the year, with overall sales reaching 14,460 units.

Subaru has unveiled the quickest and fastest WRX: Project Midnight. Born from the “Airslayer” Gymkhana car, Project Midnight was engineered with one single directive: outright speed. The lightweight widebody machine inherits a legacy of rallycross dominance, now evolved to break records, and push the performance envelope of the platform.

Nissan Philippines celebrated the achievements of its dealership network through the 2024 Dealer of the Year Awards Ceremony. This annual event recognizes the dedication of Nissan’s dealer network in maintaining operational excellence and enhancing customer experiences.

After being made available in China since late last year, Mazda has now expanded the availability of the CX-50 Hybrid (HEV) to the North American market as well.

Review: 2024 Toyota Raize 1.0 Turbo

The normally conservative Toyota quickly smelled blood in a segment none of its Japanese compatriots were interested in: the small SUV segment. With other Japanese brands having this couldn’t care less attitude for the segment, Toyota went in with the Raize in 2020. The rest, you could say, is history.

BMW, through its official importer and distributor SMC Asia Car Distributors Corporation will take on the Philippine Loop: a grueling 5,000-kilometer journey traversing the diverse landscapes of the Philippines.

19-year-old racing driver Bianca Bustamante is set to compete in the sixth round of the ROKiT F4 British Championship at Circuit Zandvoort in Netherlands from July 13 to 14.

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July 15, 2024

GAC Motor PH Achieve Record H1 Sales In 2024; To Expand Line-Up With 6 New Models In Next 6 Months

Subaru BRZ Gets Upgraded Specs, Price Bump; Outback And WRX Prices Also Up

Jetour Auto Marilao Is Brand's 19th Dealership In The Philippines

July 13, 2024

VinFast To Simultaneously Inaugurate 3 Showrooms On July 16

ACMobility Turns On EV Charging Hub At Ayala Malls Manila Bay

Ginebra San Miguel's Lamang Ang Panalo Awards Toyota Hilux To Lucky Winner

The Cyber GTS Concept Proves MG's Serious About Performance

July 12, 2024

Honda Assembly Plant Consolidation Has No Affect On Philippine Models, Stocks

2024 Philippine International Motor Show Slated This October 24-27

Toyota GR86, Subaru BRZ Updated For 2025 With Better Steering, Handling

This Massive Facility Serves As Changan PH's Flagship Showroom

BYD Electrifies Mindanao With Davao Showroom Opening

Survey Says: Young People Are Excited About Electric Mobility

Faced With Strong Chinese Competition, Honda To Shutter Civic, CR-V Assembly Plant

Meet The "MadMac," The McLaren P1 With The Heart Of A Mazda

MG Reveals All-New 2025 HS Compact SUV

July 11, 2024

Land Rover PH To Open Order Books On Toughest, Most Capable Defender Soon

Drive Home A Suzuki Ertiga Hybrid With 1-Month Free Amortization

FUSO Opens Dealership In Tarlac City

Ford Capri Returns In 2025 As A Battery Electric Fastback SUV

July 10, 2024

Subaru Distributor In Dire Straits As Parent Company Issues Profit Warning

Ford Ranger Sales Are Up 29 Percent For First Half 2024

Meet The Quickest And Fastest Subaru WRX Ever: Project Midnight

Nissan Cebu Central Receives The 2024 Nissan Global Award

Mazda's First Full Hybrid System In The CX-50 Has 3 Electric Motors And Makes 221 Horsepower

July 9, 2024

Review: 2024 Toyota Raize 1.0 Turbo

BMW Takes On The Philippine Loop

Bianca Bustamante To Race In F4 British Championship For The First Time