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October 24, 2022

Ford Island Conquest Heads To Cebu On October 28-30

Ford Philippines’ experiential test drive event Ford Island Conquest (FIC) is making its next stop in Cebu City at the end of this month, further expanding its presence to reach more customers in the Queen City of the South and nearby areas.

In a pilot project, Audi is working with supplier Mann+Hummel to develop a filter for electric cars that collects particulate matter from the surrounding area. Both while driving and charging, it is to already help improve air quality in cities during a first pilot phase.

MG Philippines opens the final quarter of 2022 with a set of exclusive promos on select MG cars and SUVs, making it easier for you to drive home your very own MG.

MINI Conquers Visayas

Mini owners from the Queen City of the South enjoyed a fun drive and adventure at the Mini Cebu Getaway, held at the City of Smiles—Bacolod City. The event was jointly organized by Mini Philippines and Mini Cebu.

All Saints Day and All Souls Day—also known as Undas in the Philippines—gives families and friends the yearly opportunity to honor the saints and their departed loved ones. This flurry of activity can cause heavy road traffic, but the right preparation and mindset can help ease the stress and make the experience worth the trip.

Among small SUVs, the Nissan Kicks has caught the attention of people for one thing: its all-electric powertrain. Initially, there’s been some confusion on the role of the on-board combustion engine (we’ll get to that later), but the fact of the matter is, it’s the only one in its class to be powered solely by an AC synchronous motor. As such, there’s no denying that it delivers a great drive. However, at the same time, it’s saddled by a package that’s simply run-of-the-mill everywhere else.

Lexus PH Adds Handling Goodies To 2023 Lexus IS 350 F Sport For P 4.178M

Lexus Philippines has updated the IS sports sedan with handling updates for 2023. Born out of the Lexus Driving Signature or LDS philosophy, the rear-wheel drive sports sedan now has two features sought after by performance enthusiasts.

Subaru has completed the last piece of its safety puzzle with the announcement that the all-new Subaru WRX has been bestowed with a Top Safety Pick+ by the U.S.-based Insurance Institute for Highway Safety or IIHS.

As Hyundai Motor Philippines (HMPH) marches towards the market launch of its all-electric Ioniq 5, the automaker showed off its Vehicle to Load or V2L and Vehicle to Vehicle or V2V capabilities.

Despite increased competition from other carmakers, Mitsubishi Motors has announced that they have continued to corner the Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) market in their home market of Japan.

Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) officially opened the bigger and better Isuzu Davao as they continue to strengthen the brand’s image through the Isuzu Outlet Standardization program. Isuzu Davao is under the management of Southern Motors of Davao, Inc. (SMDI) who has been in the industry catering customers in the city for more than seventy (70) years. With the updated facilities of Isuzu Davao, they are echoing their commitment to provide the best customer satisfaction to the people of Davao.

MG Live! Heads To Marikina And Santa Rosa

MG Philippines is making a return to the live music scene with the brand-new edition of MG Live!—the brand’s flagship, free live concert series—this October 2022.

Porsche is adding a new letter to the 911 family with the re-introduction to the 911 Carrera T. Standing for “Touring,” this new package is meant to provide an enhanced level of everyday driving pleasure and performance.

After its global unveil early this year, Nissan is finally releasing the updated all-electric Leaf for the Philippine market. Arriving for the 2023 model year, it sports revised looks and enhanced technologies.

So how would Blackpink’s Jennie customize her new ride, a Taycan 4S Cross Turismo? Well, apparently, something like this.

Toyota Motor Philippines may be focusing on the fact that the refreshed Hilux and its improved feature set is now available at dealerships nationwide, but the Fortuner also happened to get its own set of updates which happens to mess up its current price structure. Let us explain.

Toyota has been giving its entire line-up the Gazoo Racing Sport or GR Sport treatment (barring maybe the Innova), so it just makes sense for them to bring this in: the 2023 RAV4 GR Sport.

Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) participates in the biggest EV convention and exhibition – the 10th Philippine Electric Vehicle Summit. Happening today until tomorrow (October 21) at the SMX Convention Center, Pasay City, MMPC will showcase the Outlander PHEV.

Petron Philippine Overland Expedition 2022 Heads Into The Jungle

After delays due to Typhoon Karding, the first-ever Petron Philippine Overland Expedition (PHOX) 2022: Pacific Coast Challenge flagged off with 25 teams vying for the top prize.

Realizing how lucrative the small SUV segment is, Mitsubishi Motors is previewing an all-new vehicle to fight the likes of the Hyundai Creta, Ford Territory, Honda HR-V, Geely Coolray, and Toyota Corolla Cross. Shown as the XFC Concept, it will provide ASEAN customers with a vehicle that provides ample comfort and cargo space while also offering secure road handling in rough or flooded roads.

Volkswagen Philippines says its T-Cross compact crossover lives up to its billing of being “More Than One Thing.” The campaign is meant to highlight the multifaceted qualities of the T-Cross, qualities which match its owners’ equally dynamic lifestyle.

Jim Farley, President and CEO of Ford Motor Company, whose focus is to improve overall quality from the get go visited the company’s Thailand manufacturing base reinforcing the Auto Alliance Thailand (AAT) and Ford Thailand Manufacturing (FTM)’s role as a global manufacturing and export hub.

Nissan Philippines (NPI) recently held its annual Dealer of the Year Awards, celebrating the achievements of its 53 nationwide dealerships. Nissan Pampanga was hailed as the Dealer of the Year, while Nissan Cebu Central was awarded the Nissan Global Award. Both dealerships topped the Nissan network in terms of vehicle sales, service quality, business sustainability and customer retention, among others.

Hyundai Motor Philippines is either ending 2022 with a bang, or starting 2023 on a high note. Either way, here’s their entry to the small MPV segment—the 2023 Stargazer.

Hyundai Motor Philippines Inc. (HMPH) declares the arrival of its MPV segment contender, the Stargazer. The said model, which made its first debut at the Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) in Jakarta last August, is making its way to authorized dealerships in the country by November 8. HMPH, only the second distributor to offer the Stargazer, is now opening the opportunity for pre-booking. Check out the full Philippine specs here.

Nissan PH Rolls Out Service Tablets To Enhance Aftersales Service

Nissan Philippines is enhancing its aftersales care through their Service Tablets, used by service advisors and technicians across all authorized dealerships. This is part of the company’s efforts to leverage their latest technology, making customer service more advanced and hassle-free.

Motor Image Pilipinas, Inc., the exclusive distributor of Subaru vehicles in the Philippines, equips all Dark Blue colored Subaru XVs with a unique interior upholstery.

After showing off its design a couple of months back, Jeep has finally pulled the wraps off its first-ever fully electric vehicle ever: the Jeep Avenger. Spearheading Jeep’s move towards terrain capable EVs, the Avenger combines capability, style, functionality, and technology into one compact package.

Honda Cars PH Confirms November 21 Launch Date For All-New BR-V

Mark your calendars: Honda Cars Philippines has just announced the launch date of the all-new BR-V. Launching on November 21, 2022, order books are now open at any of the 37 authorized Honda Cars dealerships starting today.

San Miguel Corporation (SMC) President and Chief Executive Officer Ramon S. Ang on Monday paid tribute to five rescue personnel who died during the height of Super Typhoon Karding in the province of Bulacan, saying he joins millions of Filipinos who will forever be grateful for their bravery and sacrifice and dedication to duty.

Fresh from the success of the industry-led 8th Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS) the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines (CAMPI) and the Truck Manufacturers Association recorded sales of 35,282 units sold—a 64.2 percent growth last September 2022 compared to 21,493 units in the same period last year.

Ford Philippines sustained its strong sales after posting double-digit growth in its year-to-date and quarterly retail performance.

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