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May 23, 2024

BAIC Philippines Signs 8 Dealer Partners, Starts Retail Sales By June

BAIC, which made its public launch at last month’s Manila International Auto Show (MIAS), signed eight dealer group partners to help them grow their retail and service network. These are: ANGs Automotive Group (Iloilo), Angcore Motor Group (Davao), AutoSpeedyGo Group (Marilao), Automotive Icon Inc. (Alabang), Autonomics Motor Corp (Tuguegarao), Laus Auto Group (Pampanga), Magnet Motors (Cagayan De Oro), and Oro Autoworld (Zamboanga). The dealerships are set to commence sales operations by the month of June.

Kia Sonet Arrives In The Philippines With P 770K Starting Price

The Kia Sonet, the brand’s latest crossover offering, is now in the Philippines. Initial stocks of the small SUV are already in the country ahead of its official introduction this June.

Summertime occurs year-round in the Philippines. This makes window films an absolute must for every new vehicle owner. With so many brands out on the market, there are only a few significant ways to make sure that you are getting the best pick of the lot. And when we say “best,” it means that the brand not only ticks the boxes when it comes to the product, but also is a cut above when we speak of technique, service, and aftersales. This is what makes Avery Dennison the premiere window film brand today.

Nissan is celebrating its 90th anniversary this year so it’s only right for them to come up with special edition cars to commemorate that. One of their vehicles to get the 90th Anniversary Edition treatment is the Nissan Kicks e-Power, and this is how it looks like.

Chery Auto Philippines (CAP) is now ready to cater to its valued customers in the City of Smiles, Bacolod City under the management of Angs Automotive Incorporated.

The Department of Energy (DOE) is mandating local petroleum players to use higher biodiesel blends starting this October until 2026.

After revealing its refreshed design earlier this year, Honda has released more info on the refreshed 2025 Civic. Set to debut for the North American market, it previews the possible upcoming new Civic headed for other regions, including ASEAN, as well.

Are These The Variants, Colors, And Prices Of The 2025 Mitsubishi Xforce?

As Mitsubishi Motors Philippines ramps up its activities leading up to the launch of the Xforce, we finally have some idea as the number of variants, colors, and surprisingly, prices of the new 5-seater crossover SUV.

The cat is out of the bag. Toyota Motor Philippines is set to launch the Toyota Land Cruiser (LC 250). This after its general specs were leaked from documents filed with the government.

Despite a slowdown in global EV sales, Honda isn’t backing down from its aggressive electrification strategy. The Japanese carmaker says it remains committed to going full electric—BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle) or FCEV (Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle)—by 2040, their original target.

Nissan Philippines has updated its Navara pickup truck for 2024 giving it an even higher sense of comfort and luxury.

Astara Philippines led the inauguration of the GAC Motor dealership in Iloilo City in Western Visayas. Headlining the inaugural event was the launch of the M6 Pro MPV and the M8 MPV, marking their arrival and the beginning of retail sales in Iloilo City.

In their second statement in as many days, Omoda and Jaecoo Philippines (O&J Philippines) is saying that none of the upcoming Omoda 5 crossovers headed to the market are affected by the snapping axle issue that’s plagued customers in Malaysia.

Singapore will become the site of the 11th Porsche Experience Centre (PEC). Conceptualized from the get-go as both a local and regional site, PEC Singapore will provide driving exhilaration to guests from Southeast Asia.

Finalists Of 2024 Woman Of Worth Award Announced

The Women’s Worldwide Car of the Year (WWCOTY) has announced the ten finalists for the Woman of Worth (WOW) award.

Despite push back from the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) extended its zero-tariff policy to cover hybrids (HEVs) and plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) until 2028 in a bid to wean the country away from fossil fuels and boost its electrified vehicles market.

BMW will be returning to the Power Plant Mall as SMC Asia Car Distributors Corp., the official importer and distributor of BMW in the Philippines, hosts the BMW Summer Escape from May 24 to 26, 2024.

Omoda & Jaecoo Country Manager Responds To Dealer And Snapping Axle Stories

That was quick. Less than a couple of hours after we published two articles detailing some issues surrounding Omoda & Jaecoo (read here and here), Marco Chen, Omoda & Jaecoo Philippines country manager personally reached out and aired his side to the story.

Following refresh of its sister car, the Hyundai Ioniq 5, earlier this year, Kia has now unveiled the facelifted EV6, at least for the Korean market. The update brings aesthetic changes and a larger battery to the EV SUV.

UPDATE: Read the response of O&J Philippines country manager here.

And then there were three. After 10 potential dealers signing Letters of Intent (LOI) with Omoda & Jaecoo Philippines (O&J Philippines) in November LAST YEAR, only three are left to potentially become their inaugural set of dealers.

Nissan announces that it will use low CO2 emission aluminum parts made from green or recycled aluminum in new and current models from fiscal year 2024 onward and aims to complete the full transition to such parts by 2030.

The Electric Vehicle Owners Society (EVOS) celebrated their 11th meetup, marking the first gathering of the year for the EV community. Held at Caltex Mamplasan and Lakeshore Batangas, the event brought together a remarkable assembly of 30 electric vehicles (EVs) representing various makes and models.

Jetour Auto Phil Inc (JAPI) and Midori Clark Hotel and Casino culminated a successful partnership when they turned over a Jetour Dashing Crossover to the fourth and final winner of the raffle promo celebrating last year’s Mid-Autumn Festival for the hotel and casino’s guests.

Shell Pilipinas Corporation (SPC) enhances customer experiences through its Shell Café to cater to Filipino’s evolving tastes and needs on the road.

UPDATE: Read the response of O&J Philippines country manager here.

Vaporware car manufacturer Omoda might have a bit of trouble even before their vehicles start arriving (allegedly) by the second half of 2024. The reason? Rear axles that simply snap off.

Subaru PH To Display BRZ STI Edition, Outback Turbo At Boxer Madness 5 This May 18

The spotlight is on Subaru Club Philippines as they hold Boxer Madness 5, the most awaited event for Subaru fans, enthusiasts, and owners. Everything is going down at the Parqal Mall in Aseana City this May 18 from 4 PM to 11 PM.

The Land Transportation Office or LTO has issued a new format for Optional Motor Vehicle Special Plates or OMVSPs. This as the agency confirms that they have exhausted all possible two and three number MV license plate combinations.

Toyota Financial Services Philippines (TFSPH) has once again solidified its position as a leader in innovation and efficiency by clinching the top spot in the Annual Global Kaizen Event of Toyota Sales Finance Companies around the world.

Suzuki Philippines held the successful groundbreaking ceremony of Suzuki Auto Imus, its newest dealership in CALABARZON. Owned and operated by Mt. Sinai Motors Corporation (MSMC), the Imus showroom and service center will be situated in Km 27 Emilio Aguinaldo Highway, Anabu 1-D, Imus City, Cavite.

Honda, IBM To Collaborate On Upcoming Vehicle Chipsets, Software

Honda and IBM will work together on the development of next-generation computing technologies to improve vehicle software processing capability, power consumption, and design complexity. The two companies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on that matter.

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