November 8, 2024
Tesla PH: Don't Call Our BGC Showroom A Dealership
In case you missed it, Tesla is already in the Philippines. And, they’re promising to upend not just the Electric Vehicle or EV market, but the mainstream vehicle market as well thanks to the competitive pricing of its Model 3 and Model Y.
Filed Under:
News,
Tesla Corporate
Dongfeng Motors Confident Of Reaching 12 Dealerships By End 2024
Dongfeng Motors boosts its growth across the Philippines with a strategic expansion plan that will open 12 new dealerships by the end of 2024.
Filed Under:
Dealerships,
Dongfeng Corporate,
News
Tesla Opens In The Philippines With The Model 3, Model Y: Prices, Specs, Features
Tesla is now in the Philippines. The American multinational automotive company has set up shop in the Philippines as a national sales office with an Experience Center located in Uptown Parade beside the Uptown Mall in Bonifacio Global City. Tesla Motors Philippines, as the company is called, is offering the Model 3 and Model Y initially with customer deliveries to start in early 2025.
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Compact,
Compact SUV,
Electric Vehicles (EV),
Tesla Corporate,
Tesla Model 3,
Tesla Model Y
Mazda Quietly Reveals Skyactiv-Z; All-New 2026 CX-5 Details
Mazda has plans to simply and consolidate its engine line-up in a bid to improve its operational efficiency. This has been revealed by the carmaker, particularly with its new “Skyactiv-Z” engine which is intended to replace both the current Skyactiv-G and Skyactiv-X.
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Engines,
Mazda Corporate,
Mazda CX-5,
News
Save Up To P 200K With Ford's Year-End Sale
Ford Philippines is welcoming the most wonderful time of the year with its much-anticipated Year-End Sale (YES) program, offering the best deals to customers getting a brand-new Ford during the holiday season.
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Ford Corporate,
Ford Everest,
Ford Explorer,
Ford Ranger,
Ford Territory,
News
MG Opens In Fairview
MG Motor Philippines is proud to announce the opening of MG Fairview. Situated at Blk 148 Lot 25, Mindanao Ave. Extension, Novaliches, Quezon City, MG Fairview is done in partnership with North Drive Motors, Inc. This new dealership sets a bold standard for automotive service with its cutting-edge design and advanced facilities, aiming to elevate the customer experience in Quezon City and nearby provinces.
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Dealerships,
MG Corporate,
News
Close To 200 Omoda & Jaecoo Units Are In The Philippines
2024 may be ticking down for most car brands, but not for Omoda & Jaecoo. Despite formally launching the brand in April at the Manila International Auto Show, O&J still has no retail sales to show for. And now, they’ve missed their September (and then October) start of retail sales target. Still, you got to hand it to them: they’re not going out with a whimper.
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Jaecoo Corporate,
News,
Omoda Corporate
November 7, 2024
Honda Foundation Donates P 1-Million In Aid Of Typhoon Kristine Victims
In a ceremonial donation event held at the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Headquarters in Mandaluyong City, Honda Foundation, Inc. (HFI) reaffirmed its commitment to bringing relief and comfort to the community amidst calamity and disaster by donating P 1-million to the Philippine Red Cross. Through this donation, Honda aims to provide hope and inspiration to the families severely affected by Typhoon Kristine, particularly in Batangas Province within CALABARZON, as well as in Region 5 and Northern Luzon.
Filed Under:
CSR,
Honda Corporate,
News
BYD Seal Selected As One Of Japan's Best Cars For 2024-2025
The Top 10 finalists for the 2024-2025 Japan Car of the Year (JCOTY) have been announced. With a history spanning over 40 years, the JCOTY is considered as one of the most prestigious automotive awards in the world.
Toyota Gazoo Racing Philippine Cup 2024 Season Finale Happening This November 9
Toyota Motor Philippines is gearing up for the finale of its motorsports season with Race Weekend 3 of the Toyota Gazoo Racing Philippines Cup (TGR Philippine Cup) this Saturday, November 9 at the Clark International Speedway in Pampanga.
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Events,
Motorsports,
News,
Toyota Corporate,
Toyota Vios Cup
November 6, 2024
Toyota Strengthens Hybrid Powertrain For 2025 Corolla Altis
Toyota is giving the current Corolla Altis yet another refresh for 2025. And unlike in the past, the compact sedan has received an more than just aesthetic updates—it has received update to its hybrid powertrain too.
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Compact,
News,
Toyota Corolla
Suzuki Reveals 2025 Dzire Sub-Compact Sedan
Ahead of its global launch on November 11, Suzuki has revealed all the details of the new 2025 Dzire. The sub-B segment sedan has been extensively refreshed both inside and out, and comes with first-segment features.
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News,
Sub-Compact,
Suzuki DZire
Hyundai Weekend Hangout At SM MOA Concert Grounds This November 9-10
Hyundai Motor Philippines Inc. (HMPH) will run its second Hyundai Weekend Hangout this Saturday, November 9 to Sunday, 10 at Block 20 of the SM Mall of Asia Concert Grounds. Visitors can look forward to several fun activities with family and friends this weekend, from 10 AM to 8 PM on Saturday and 12 NN to 8 PM on Sunday.
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Events,
Hyundai Corporate,
News
Singapore Motor Show 2025 Revs Up For January 9-12 Return
The Singapore Motorshow 2025 is returning this January 9 to 12, 2025 at the Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre. This year marks a milestone as the show expands across Level 4, Level 3, and Level 1—a move made necessary by the overwhelming number of participating brands at the event.
BMW Wants You To Go Electric With This Weekend's Plug-In & Drive Event
SMC Asia Car Distributors Corporation is holding the BMW Plug In & Drive this Friday, November 8 to Sunday, November 10, 2024 at 169 EDSA, Barangay Wack-Wack, Greenhills East.
Filed Under:
BMW Corporate,
Events,
News
Gateway Group Opens Centralized Body Repair And Paint At Nissan Otis
Gateway Group, the country’s largest auto dealership network, recently inaugurated their Nissan Otis dealership as the group’s centralized Body Repair and Paint (BRP) center for the entire National Capital Region.
Filed Under:
News,
Nissan Corporate,
Service
Toyota Service Center To Open Soon In Los Banos
Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) confirms the development of the first Toyota Service Center in the CALABARZON region, with the groundbreaking of the Toyota Calamba Service Center in Barangay Maahas, Los Baños. The facility will soon rise as an extension of Toyota Calamba, Laguna dealership.
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Dealerships,
News,
Service,
Toyota Corporate
November 5, 2024
Inchcape's Digital Excellence Has Them Looking Out For You
Recognizing the importance of digitalization in its business, Inchape has navigated this trend by investing in innovative digital and data solutions to deliver an experience that vehicle buyers want.
Filed Under:
Changan Corporate,
News
2025 Kia Sportage Gets An Aggressive Makeover
The Philippines may or may not be seeing the return of the Sportage nameplate, but as they say, life goes on. In fact, the refreshed 2025 Sportage has just made its world debut in Kia’s home market of South Korea.
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Compact SUV,
Kia Sportage,
News
Check Out This Open-Top Land Cruiser Prado Pickup
Toyota is busying reimagining some of their past icons. Aside from bringing back the WRC spirit in the Celica-inspired GR86 Rally Legacy, they’ve now done the same with the Land Cruiser 250 (aka Prado) with the Land Cruiser ROX or Recreation Open eXperience.
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News,
Toyota Corporate,
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado
Grab, Move It Distributes Aid To 1,000 Families
Grab Philippines and Move It distribute relief packages to over 1,000 families, including drivers and local residents, in areas of Cavite and Laguna badly hit by Tropical Storm Kristine. Each package was filled with essential items like rice, canned goods, and bathroom supplies.
Filed Under:
CSR,
Grab Corporate,
News
This Fuso Canter Has Done 710,000 Kilometers In Less Than 5 Years
As a symbol of its durability and reliability, this Fuso Canter has amassed 710,000 kilometers in less than five years.
Filed Under:
Fuso Corporate,
Fuso CV,
News
BBS Germany Closes Its Plant
After filing for bankruptcy last July, BBS Autotechnik GmbH (aka BBS Germany) closed their factory and will cease to exist. All employees have been laid off and distributors are now simply selling off their remaining inventories.
Toyota Transforms The GR86 Into A Turbocharged All-Wheel Drive Rally Machine
Toyota is tugging heavily on nostalgia with this GR86 Rally Legacy Concept. Paying homage to the iconic ST185 and ST205 Celica GT-Four rally cars, the carmaker transformed its two-door sports coupe by swapping out its stock drivetrain to something much more exciting.
Filed Under:
News,
Sports Car,
Toyota 86,
Toyota Corporate
The 2025 e Vitara Is Suzuki's First Global Battery Electric Vehicle
Remember the eVX Concept that Suzuki Auto Philippines brought in for the Philippine International Motor Show? Well, this is the production model that comes from that: the Suzuki e Vitara.
Filed Under:
Compact Crossover,
Electric Vehicles (EV),
News,
Suzuki Vitara
November 4, 2024
This 2025 Chevrolet Captiva Clocked In 100,000 Kilometers To Prove Its Durability
Proving the robustness of their new 7-seater MPV, Chevrolet Philippines’ road testing team pushed the 2025 Captiva in a grueling endurance test, clocking in 100,000 kilometers in just 85 days. A testament to its engineering reliability, it’s proof that the reborn Captiva is the one of the toughest and most durable MPVs in the market today.
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Chevrolet Captiva,
Chevrolet Corporate,
Entry-Level MPV,
News
Porsche Philippines Launches 2025 911 Carrera (992.2)
Porsche Philippines brings in the revised 911 sportscar. With its refreshed styling, improved aerodynamics, and fully digital cockpit experience, the arrival of the 911 Carrera heralds a new era for the legendary sportscar.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
News,
Porsche 911,
Sports Car
September 2024 New Car Sales Hold Steady As Chinese Brands Take 5.44 Percent Market Share
New vehicle sales remained steady last September, moving a total of 39,542 units. This is a one percent growth compared to the 39,155 units sold in August and a 2.4 percent growth (38,628) compared to September 2023. This is according to the joint report of the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers, Inc. and the Truck Manufacturers Association (CAMPI-TMA).
Filed Under:
CAMPI,
News,
PHL Auto Industry
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