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February 3, 2022

Lamborghini Lays Out Three-Phase Plan Towards All-Electric Supercars

As it emerges from posting record sales in 2021, Lamborghini accelerates its drive toward an electrified future as it stays on course in transitioning to hybrid power, and eventually to fully electric — 2022 is the last year Lamborghini celebrates its purely gasoline combustion engines.

If you’ve been holding out on the all-new Subaru WRX despite the odd black fender flares, get ready for a world of hurt when it comes to yet another thing: fuel economy.

Jaguar Land Rover is rolling out Amazon Alexa on all new and existing vehicles fitted with the Pivi Pro infotainment system. Owners of compatible vehicles will be able to enjoy the benefits of intuitive voice-enabled experiences thanks to a no-cost software-over-the-air update.

In what could be a visible sign of tensions between carmakers and its dealers due to the lack of new cars, a U.S.-based dealer is suing Nissan because of its network expansion plans.

Geely Commits To Human Rights, Environmental Protection, and Anti-Corrupt Practices

Zhejiang Geely Holding Group (Geely Holding), the parent company of Geely Auto has joined the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) as a participant.

Sojitz G Auto Philippines (SGAP) is definitely starting the year right as it continues its expeditious network expansion with the opening of a new dealership in Las Piñas, which is also known as a rapidly urbanizing residential-commercial center in Metro Manila.

Gordon Murray, the genius behind the McLaren F1 is following up on his bonkers T.50 supercar with this: the all-new T.33.

Auto Nation Group (ANG), the official distributor of Mercedes-Benz in the Philippines, launches the new Mercedes-Benz E-Class.

Volvo Cars Philippines has confirmed that they will be bringing in more hybrid-powered variants this 2022.

Hyundai’s partnership with Sony Pictures continues with its next high-budget action flick: Uncharted. A spruced-up version of Hyundai’s compact SUV nicknamed, “Beast” will have a starring role next to Tom Holland and Mark Wahlberg.

Aston Martin has unleashed what it calls the fastest, most powerful, and best handling super SUV ever: the DBX707. Designed to be a “saber in a segment of sledgehammers,” the DBX707 builds up on the already sporty character of the DBX to make it into the pinnacle of SUV performance.

Lexus Global Sales Reach 760K Units In 2021

Despite a challenging December, Lexus managed to claw a 5.7 percent growth in 2021 as it saw global sales rise to 760,012 units.

The Dodge Challenger is now the best-selling muscle car edging out both the Ford Mustang and the Chevrolet Camaro in full year 2021 sales.

The BMW Group and its brands, BMW, MINI, and Rolls-Royce are joining the Leather Working Group in order to use sustainably-sourced leather in its vehicles.

Formula 1 will make COVID-19 vaccinations mandatory for all personnel this year.

Daimler, the parent company of Mercedes-Benz has taken on a new name starting today: Mercedes-Benz Group. This follows the group’s decision to spin off its Daimler truck division last December. It’s also meant to signal the German automaker’s transition to a nimbler standalone unit amidst the automotive industry’s transformation.

Gulf Formula Elite is now the first fill lubricant in all McLaren Automotive supercars and hypercars that leave the McLaren Production Centre in Woking, Surrey, England.

AC Motors, one of the Philippines’ largest automotive groups with its five 4-wheel brands—distributor brands Volkswagen, Kia, and Maxus, and Ayala-owned dealers Honda and Isuzu—has outpaced the auto industry’s growth in 2021.

After A Prolonged Wait, Mazda Customers In The Philippines Will Finally Get Their Brand-New Cars

Patience is a virtue. This as would-be Mazda buyers will finally get their hands on their beloved new cars after a prolonged waiting period caused by the on-going global semi-conductor and parts shortages.

With the rise of small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) and organizations looking for a reliable partner to meet their commercial business needs, Suzuki Philippines Inc. (SPH) recently announced its partnership with HINO Motors Philippines Corporation (HMP), due to the increasing demand, specifically, in production of Utility Van Body for Suzuki Carry.

GAC Motor Philippines is welcoming the Year of the Tiger with its Roar Out Deals new year promo to allow its customers to start the year with a brand-new GAC vehicle.

The Association of Vehicle Importers and Distributors, Inc. (AVID) ended 2021 with improved total sales of 58,916 units sold compared to the 51,851 units sold in the same period last year, or a 14 percent growth (YTD).

Early this month, Mazda Philippines launched the 2022 CX-9. The refreshed 7-seater flagship SUV saw both aesthetic and detail changes for the new year. For those who’ve placed their reservations, they’d be happy to know that the first batch of units are currently heading their way to authorized Mazda dealerships nationwide. But before that happens, we got an invitation to view these 2022 CX-9s up close.

Toyota Is Once Again The Biggest Carmaker In 2021

Toyota is once again the world’s biggest carmaker, and in 2021, they managed to widen their margin.

The DOTr’s “No Vax, No Ride” policy won’t be implemented. At least for now. This as the National Capital Region (NCR) and seven other provinces will shift to the looser Alert Level 2 starting on Tuesday, February 1, 2022.

The Magnite, Nissan’s global challenger to the Toyota Raize has expanded the number export markets to 15 in total following an incredibly successful first year.

Porsche has managed to break a Guinness World Record for the shortest charging time to travel 4,561.6 kilometers (2,834.5 miles)—a US coast-to-coast drive that crosses from Los Angeles, California to New York City. A 2021 Taycan EV did it with just a cumulative charge time of 2 hours, 26 minutes, and 48 seconds. It broke the benchmark which as 7 hours, 10 minutes, and 1 second.

The forties have been good to the Ford F-Series. The F-Series has, for 45 years, been America’s best-selling trucks; and for 40 years, been the best-selling vehicle. Now, it has celebrated the production of its 40 millionth unit.

Mitsubishi Teases All-New Renault-Based 2023 ASX

As part of its announced Alliance roadmap, Mitsubishi has released the first teaser of its all-new 2023 ASX.

Subaru Hit With Production Stoppage In Japan

Subaru is temporarily halting all production at its automobile manufacturing facilities in Japan due to interruptions in the supply of parts.

Reports last year of Stellantis, the parent company of Jeep, increasing its stake at its China joint-venture proved to be true. Stellantis has just announced that it plans to increase its stake to 75 percent from 50 percent at its joint-venture with the Guangzhou Automobile Group or GAC.

The Covenant Car Company, Inc. (TCCCI), the exclusive distributor of MG vehicles in the Philippines achieves a sales record in 2021 by selling 6,343 units—an 85 percent increase against the same period in 2020. It also marks a milestone year for MG Philippines, as it is the brand’s best sales achievement in its three years of existence. MG Philippines also ended 2021 on a high note recording over 2,000 sales in Q4 2021 alone, logging the brand’s strongest sales quarter in 2021.

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