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July 11, 2022

Toyota Motor PH Confirms Return Of Lite Ace With Prices Starting At P 570K

To support the goal of continuous inclusive economic growth and to address the evolving needs of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the country, Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) has announced that it is set to introduce the all-new 2022 Toyota Lite Ace, a reinvention of a classic Toyota vehicle.

With the expected surge in passenger demand when full face-to-face (F2F) classes resume later this year, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) is calibrating existing land transport programs to effectively and efficiently serve the expected increase in commuter numbers.

Suzuki Philippines Inc., recently announced the introduction of a brand new colorway for its S-Presso micro-SUV. Interested buyers can now get the S-Presso Special Edition in white which has just been made available across all Suzuki Auto dealerships nationwide starting this month.

Coca-Cola Beverages Philippines, Inc. (CCBPI), the bottling arm of Coca-Cola in the country, inked a partnership with Cartrack—a leading global provider of vehicle telematics wholly owned by Nasdaq-listed Karooooo Limited—as its operational mobility partner to update and digitalize its on-the-ground operations in the Philippines.

As carmakers and energy companies get on the EV bandwagon, it’ll undoubtedly start to create some confusion particularly when it comes to charging them. Whether you’re looking to buy your own Battery Electric Vehicle or BEV, or just curious about it, here are some things you need to take note of.

BYD Leads The Way Towards Sustainable Mobility In The Philippines

Electrification has become, by far, one of the buzzwords of the past decade. By definition, electrification is the process of replacing the use of fossil fuels with technology that utilizes electrical energy. On a long-term scope, this conversion is proven to reduce overall carbon dioxide emissions, thereby mitigating climate change and reducing carbon footprint. It is also a process that will allow the Earth to heal from the damages of human activity and degradation. From a global economic perspective, it applies to industry and how the shift from fossil fuels to electric energy is imperative as the world races against time to counteract the damages of heightened carbon dioxide emissions and climate change.

Nissan Philippines continues to prove its growing market in the Philippines with the inauguration of its newest Nissan Manila Bay dealership.

In 2019, when Toyota Motor Philippines launched their first-ever mainstream gasoline-electric hybrid, the Corolla Altis, we took a look if taking the plunge towards electrified vehicles made economic sense. You can check out the full article here, but in gist, Corolla Altis Hybrid owners will only make up for the higher purchase price if they either drive more than 71,178 kilometers over a three-year period (23,726 kilometers per year), or if gas prices breach P 96.71 per liter.

McLaren Manila To Open Service Center, Showroom 'Very Soon'

After a prolonged silence surrounding the distributorship of McLaren Automotive in the country, the gears are finally turning. Official Philippine distributor DBPhil Motorsports, Inc., has announced plans that they’re ready to open both a state-of-the-art service center and a showroom very soon.

Hino Motors Philippines (HMP) and J&T Express (PH Global Jet Express Inc.) strengthen ties as they sign for continued strategic partnership on July 6, 2022. The signing ceremony held at the HMP headquarters in Calamba, Laguna covers a new deal for more than a hundred units of Hino trucks comprised of XZU730L, XZU710L and FL8J models.

Volkswagen Philippines showcased its new home at the center of Metro Manila during the inauguration of AC Motors Centrale in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig. The German brand’s line-up of vehicles including its best-selling T-Cross are among the mobility brands highlighted at the one-stop-shop venue.

After opening an online payment portal and revealing its pricing, Ford Philippines is inviting you to be one of the first to test drive the next-generation Ranger and Everest at their experiential test drive program, Ford Island Conquest.

There seems to be no end to Toyota’s long wait list for the Land Cruiser 300. After saying that customers should expect a wait time stretching up to four years for their luxury off-roader, the same is now true for its upscale equivalent, the Lexus LX.

2023 Volkswagen Amarok Makes Global Debut

After a lengthy tease, Volkswagen has finally revealed the all-new Amarok. Based on the next-generation Ford Ranger, the second-generation Amarok is touted to be one of the most versatile and well-balanced pickup trucks in the world.

Hand-in-hand with the launch of its Shell Recharge EV charging station, Pilipinas Shell becomes the first energy company in the country (and first Shell market in Asia) to offer a carbon offsetting program to the general public.

UPDATE: Check out the detailed specs of the Ranger Sport and Wildtrak as well as Everest Sport and Titanium+ trims (7/12).

Ford Philippines announces the pricing and trims of the next-generation Ranger pickup truck and Everest SUV ahead of its launch on July 28.

Even if you weren’t the lucky one to score the 1 of 150 Valkyrie hypercars, don’t worry. Aston Martin Manila revealed that two other high-performance vehicles will make their way into the country before the end of the year: the Aston Martin DBX707 SUV and the Aston Martin Vantage F1 Edition.

Pilipinas Shell Corporation rolls out the inaugural Shell Recharge Station in the Philippines. Located at Shell SLEX Mamplasan Northbound, it is the first of eight planned fast charging stations for electric vehicles (EVs) in 2022.

Although you can already get a Hilux tastefully modded by Arctic Trucks (the AT35) in Europe or by Toyota New Zealand (Hilux Mako), this isn’t stopping Toyota from adding performance and capability upgrades to its Hilux.

Aston Martin Manila President Marc Tagle reveals that one lucky Filipino buyer has scored an Aston Martin Valkyrie and that it’s making its way to the country soon.

Volvo Cars Adds Third Plant In Europe To Meet Growing Demand

Volvo Cars is adding a third manufacturing plant in Europe in order for them to meet the continued demand from its customers for electric cars.

Multi-awarded Filipino racecar driver Vincent Floirendo returned strongly to the international GT circuit following a two-year absence by finishing the first round of the 2022 Thailand Super Series (TSS) in the top spots.

Suzuki Philippines Inc. (SPH) rings in the second half of the year by announcing the return of its customer favorite, new and improved, Four the Win Promo.

Mazda has announced more details surrounding its all-new diesel engine for use in its Large Product family. Starting with the CX-60, the 3.3-liter e-Skyactiv-D inline-6 combines a “right sizing” concept together with a mild-hybrid system.

Here Are The Confirmed Key Features Of Every Model In Hyundai Philippines' Launch Line-Up

About two weeks after their first dealer conference where they revealed their launch line-up, and around a week since pricing started leaking out through various sales agents, newly-appointed Hyundai distributor, Hyundai Motor Philippines (HMPH) is still quiet when it comes to engaging with the motoring media.

The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) and Petron Corporation inaugurated a modern automotive training facility at the government agency’s Taguig complex.

Michelin and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) announce a 3-year partnership on the occasion of the UNICEF Side Event to the High Level Meeting on improving global road safety, organized by UNICEF in New York. The partnership will promote road safety among young people in South-East Asia and China and will help advance the global agenda on road safety issues 2021 – 2030. This is an important milestone for Michelin in the continued effort to halve road deaths and injuries by 2030.

Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) joins the roster of prestigious brands showcased in Ayala Group’s newly inaugurated multi-brand showroom, AC Motors Centrale. The showroom, which is referred to as BGC Gallery, flaunts different four-wheeled and two-wheeled vehicles from other brands including Isuzu’s very own D-Max, mu-X, and Traviz, providing a one-stop shop to customers.

Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) is bringing cash discounts and flexible financing schemes with the continuation of their Power Drive Deals promo until the end of July.

SMC Hopes Bulacan Airport City Freeport Could Still Be Realized

Government stands to reap upwards of 200 billion US dollars in export revenues annually from potential foreign investors from the aviation, manufacturing, technology, education, healthcare, and tourism industries, if the vision for the Bulacan Airport Economic Zone is realized, SMC President and Chief Executive Officer Ramon S. Ang said.

Last May, Nissan and its joint-venture partner, Mitsubishi made headlines when they released two small EVs—the Nissan Sakura and the Mitsubishi eK X EV. While they may be designed primarily for the Japanese market, don’t discount the possibility of seeing them or a version of them being exported outside Japan.

As the GAC Group celebrates its 25th anniversary this year, they’ve come up with the Space, a new concept car that not only realizes their past efforts, but also symbolizes the future and promise of GAC Motor moving forward.

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