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June 22, 2023

Everything You Need To Know About The 2023 Toyota Innova Zenix (w/ Full Specs)

Toyota Motor Philippines ushers a new era in MPVs with the unveiling of the first-ever Innova Zenix. Built on the brand’s tenets of quality, durability, and reliability, the new 7-seater is now backed by advanced technology headlined by a self-charging strong gasoline-electric hybrid powertrain. Here’s everything you need to know:

All-New Mercedes-Benz GLC Launches In Philippines For P 5.190M (w/ Brochure)

Auto Nation Group (ANG), the official distributor of Mercedes-Benz vehicles in the Philippines launches the new GLC luxury compact SUV.

Kia Philippines is targeting to outpace the growth of the local automotive industry this year with double-digit year-on-year gains on the table.

Toyota launches the all-new 2024 Alphard—its fourth-generation luxury MPV that conveys a powerful, dynamic design blended with a spacious interior. The all-new Alphard adopts a gasoline-electric hybrid powertrain, with a plug-in hybrid soon to follow.

Global mobility and urban services platform inDrive will soon offer its ride-sharing services in the Philippines, helping to solve mobility challenges in the country. The “people-driven” company is set to change the local ride-hailing market with its unique peer-to-peer model and service offerings that provide users with greater transparency and choice.

Brian Buendia is a man on a mission. Taking over the leadership role over at Kia Philippines from the retiring Manny Aligada, the new Chief Operating Officer is pivoting the Korean brand to become a local New Energy Vehicle leader with more BEV and even HEV offerings.

Suzuki is making flying cars, and to do that, they’ve signed an agreement with Aichi-based SkyDrive, Inc.

Dingdong Dantes Is GAC Motor PH's Brand Ambassador

GAC Motor is capping off a strong start under its new distributor, Astara Philippines, with the announcement of actor Dingdong Dantes as first brand ambassador.

It’s official: the all-new, fully-redesigned 2024 Mitsubishi Triton (aka Strada) is launching on July 26 in Thailand.

GAC Motor Philippines has confirmed that the new-generation GS3 (now known as GS3 EMZOOM) is launching on June 30. But before that, they’ve revealed two crucial pieces of information: the variants and prices.

After grappling on how to implement it for manual transmission-equipped vehicles, Subaru has done it: EyeSight is finally coming on models equipped with a clutch for the 2024 model year.

When Suzuki Auto Philippines launched the Ertiga Hybrid, there was some confusion as to its classification as a Hybrid Vehicle as defined by the Electric Vehicle Industry Development Act or EVIDA law. Some even thought that it pushed the law to its limit simply because its Smart Hybrid Vehicle by Suzuki (SHVS) system is the mildest form of the mild hybrid system.

Flash Express, a fast-growing courier and logistics company in the Philippines speeds up its logistics transport services by purchasing additional fleets from Foton Motor Philippines, Inc.

Soon, Your Babies Will Be Soothed By The Sound Of The Honda NSX

There are a lot of stuffed animals that make squeaking noises or play music when hugged, either to excite or soothe the children playing with them. Soon, though, babies (at least in Japan) will be able to have special plushies that play the sound of a revving Honda NSX sportscar.

Foton’s Philippine distributor, Foton Motor Philippines Inc./United Asia Automotive Group Inc. (UAAGI) brought home four international awards at the Foton Global Partners Conference 2023.

There’s something amiss that you sense the moment you enter the GAC GN6. Mind you, it has nothing to do with ergonomics or any of that. It has to do with the smell. At first, you pin the blame on the plastics; it is, after all, a common complaint among Chinese vehicles. But then it occurs to you: it doesn’t smell like plastics or adhesives or a dead rat. It smells like rubber—like someone put a bunch of tires in the cabin and had it bake there for some time. A minute later, you find the culprit: the t-type spare is located between the first two rows of seats, covered by a rather flimsy cloth-lined particle board cover.

It’s official: the all-new Subaru Crosstrek is coming to the Philippines. Teased via Motor Image Pilipinas’ website, the compact crossover is slated for a market launch very soon. Though nothing has been made official, reports point to a July reveal.

WM Motor said its Wenzhou Factory has resumed operations this month, and has been gradually recovering its production capacity. This means its backlog of orders will be fulfilled and delivered in a short period of time.

Early this month, Jetour Auto Philippines and Bank of the Philippine Islands launched a special ownership program for the X70 and Dashing SUVs with their Jetour Drive and Save Program. Now, the up-and-coming carmaker has revealed more details surrounding this promo.

Mitsubishi Motors PH To Launch Five New Vehicles In Five Years

In line with Mitsubishi Motor’s Challenge 2025 mid-term business plan, Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC), has confirmed that they will be launching five new models in the next five years.

Omoda On Track For Q4 2023 Philippine Launch

Omoda and Jaecoo Philippines, collectively known as O&J Philippines, is on track for a Q4 2023 launch. This was asserted by Jeff Liu, O&J’s General Manager for Asia-Pacific and Eastern Europe during the brand’s media preview.

The shipping, business, and agricultural hub that is the sprawling province of Batangas now has a stronger Kia presence thanks to the opening of Kia Batangas City. This is the third Kia dealership in the province, and it is strategically located to service the towns and cities located closer to the coast and nearby islands.

Suzuki Launches XL7 Hybrid In ASEAN

The Suzuki Ertiga’s SUV derivative, the XL7 gets the same hybrid treatment along with new exterior cosmetic changes for 2023.

It's Official: Toyota Motor PH Starts Tease Of First-Ever (Innova) Zenix; Retail Sales Start June 22

Toyota Motor Philippines’ (TMP) drive to carbon neutrality continues to get stronger with the addition of the all-new Toyota Zenix to its Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) lineup.

Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC), the country's leading truck manufacturer and distributor will soon be opening its doors at the highly urbanized City of Valenzuela in Metro Manila.

Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) continues its legacy of championing motorsports in the Philippines through its flagship Toyota Gazoo Racing (TGR) programs for local racing talents, fans, and enthusiasts.

A month after its global reveal, the DNGA-based Toyota Yaris Cross has been officially launched in its first market: Indonesia. It has also begun manufacturing the new small SUV for export markets in Asia as well as South America.

You might already have the perfect card or gift for our dad for Father’s Day but do you know where to take him on his special day?

After its Philippine debut at the Manila International Auto Show, Ford Philippines says the next-generation Territory SUV has been warmly received by Filipinos.

Until June 30, MG Philippines is offering their vehicles with a low down payment or discounted SRPs with their Make Your Way with MG vehicle sales promo.

You can now officially say that designing a car is rocket science. Toyota is leveraging the learnings of rocket engineers at Mitsubishi Heavy Industries’ aerospace division in order to create slick, aero-efficient BEVs in a bid to boost performance and range.

Toyota maybe late to the Battery Electric Vehicle game, but they’re catching up quick. The Japanese carmaker is doubling down on their multi-path way towards carbon neutrality, but now, they’re investing heavily on battery technology in a bid to claw back their perceived disadvantage versus other brands.

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