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July 7, 2023

Toyota Teases All-New 2024 Land Cruiser Prado

After revealing it in its upscale Lexus GX form, Toyota has started the teasing the all-new, next-generation Toyota Land Cruiser Prado. Not much is known officially, except that it will mark the return of the Land Cruiser nameplate in the United States.

Lalamove Philippines announced the opening of its new one-stop center for both its existing and potential partner drivers at the Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX).

Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) appointed Noriaki Hirakata as its first-ever Chairman of the Board effective July 1. The strategic appointment reflects MMPC’s stronger commitment to enhancing corporate governance and driving sustainable business growth. As Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) shifts its focus towards the Philippines, MMC also aims to firm up mid to long-term business plan for Philippine market to ensure the continuous success of the brand in the country.

Jetour Auto PH Outlines Aftersales Service Cost, Schedule

Jetour Auto Philippines, Inc., (JAPI) the official distributor of Jetour vehicles in the country, has outlined the cost and schedule for preventive maintenance of its vehicles.

Isuzu Bulacan Tops 18th Skills Olympics

Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) recently concluded the 18th edition of its long-time running Isuzu Service Skills Olympics (ISSO) in its assembly plant in Laguna. An annual dealer network competition, ISSO showcases the technical competency and service knowledge of Isuzu aftersales personnel nationwide.

Feast your eyes on the Jaecoo 7’s “intelligent cabin.” Launching by the fourth quarter of this year, the Jaecoo 7 will provide drivers with a high-tech human-vehicle interaction for a comfortable driving experience.

Kia Picanto Gets An Angry-Looking Makeover For 2024

Enough with being Mr. Nice Hatchback. Kia has just given its sub-compact hatchback, the Picanto a pissed-off design makeover. While the refreshed design is supposed to embody the brand’s aspirations for the young and first-car customers, it also looks genuinely pissed off.

With public awareness and acceptance for fully electric vehicles becoming greater every day and, more importantly, more charging stations being added to the national infrastructure every week, it comes as no surprise that commercial vehicles are now starting to follow suit.

Previously, Ferrari’s XX Program produced track-limited specials. That all changed with the debut of the new SF90 XX Stradale and the SF90 XX Spider—the brand’s first road-going cars in the XX Program.

Changan Motor Philippines, Inc. (CMPI), the official distributor of Changan automobiles in the country conducted the first of a series of Executive Sessions for leaders of its dealership network. The activity was held at the CMPI National Headquarters in Calamba City, Laguna.

Chevron Philippines Inc., (CPI) marketer of Caltex brand of fuels and lubes continuous to expand its presence in the Do-It-For-Me (DIFM) car services market with the opening of the Caltex Delo Sports Oil Change Center in various locations in the Philippines.

For almost a decade, Bermaz Auto Philippines, Inc. (BAP), the exclusive distributor of Mazda vehicles and parts in the country, has been supporting underprivileged youths as scholars of the BAP Mazda-MFI Automotive Technology Scholarship Program.

EV adoption is still in its infancy here in the Philippines. With just a handful of public chargers available, most EVs are relegated to urban use, not because of their range per se, but because of range anxiety. Even as carmakers manage to unlock sometimes stupendous ranges on modern EVs, range anxiety has caused owners to be overly cautious about taking one out of town; and they have every right to be. Unlike a conventional petrol or hybrid vehicle, once you run out of juice in an EV, it’s game over.

Normally, carmakers would like to keep any information about their upcoming vehicles locked up tight. Despite the presence of embargos and non-disclosure agreements, some outlets though just let information slip out whether accidentally or on purpose. Chevrolet, however, did something different. Weeks before its Philippine launch, they let us have a crack at their all-new 2024 Trax.

Hyundai's Extra Mile Promo Gives Discounts On Genuine Parts

Hyundai Motor Philippines Inc. (HMPH), is empowering owners of the Hyundai Starex, Tucson, and Accent with confidence to go the extra mile. Starting July 1 until 31, customers who possess the said vehicles are entitled to a 20 percent Hyundai Genuine Parts (body collision parts not included) discount upon the availing of maintenance and/or general service jobs at their nearest Hyundai dealership.

The date is finally set: Mitsubishi Motors will be releasing its new compact SUV developed for the ASEAN market on August 10.

Heads up, sub-compact sedan buyers. Next week will be quite busy. Just a few days after Honda has confirmed that its refreshed City is arriving locally on July 13, Nissan Philippines has now confirmed that its refreshed Almera is bowing in on July 10.

There’s little doubt that Toyota’s big in the Philippines. But just how big is it compared to the other countries and territories where Toyota’s present? Well, let’s find out.

Sojitz G Auto Philippines Corporation (SGAP), the official distributor of Geely vehicles in the country, opens its 37th dealership. Geely Albay is situated along Maharlika Highway, Brgy. Salvacion, Daraga, Albay.

Chevrolet may be officially launching the new-generation 2024 Trax compact crossover tomorrow, but we happened to get the full specs and prices just a day before its official launch. You can scroll down if you want to head straight to the nitty-gritty, but read on if you want the summarized version.

Here's Your First Look At The All-New Mitsubishi Strada's Interior, Engine Bay

With Mitsubishi Ralliart shaking down the all-new Triton (Strada) ahead of its global debut and participation at the 2023 Asia Cross Country Rally (AXCR), reader Yuklonthon Sankoed sent us these pics that shows the latest-generation Mitsubishi pick-up truck’s interior, rear suspension, and engine bay.

GAC Motor, through its exclusive Philippine distributor, Astara Philippines, held the international launch of the GAC GS3 Emzoom.

After teasing it a couple of days back, Chery Auto Philippines has officially announced the arrival of the Chery Tiggo 7 Pro Hybrid at authorized dealerships nationwide.

2023 Honda City Gets Honda SENSING As Standard; Priced Starting At P975K

It is official: Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) is launching the refreshed City sub-compact sedan on July 13, and reservations are now open for the new refreshed model via its website or through authorized dealerships nationwide.

The all-new Mitsubishi Triton (aka Strada) is set to have competitive rallying in its genes as it seeks to defend its crown at the Asia Cross Country Rally (AXCR).

Mazda Philippines is announcing the last call for orders for the MX-5 MCP 25th Anniversary Edition.

BMW To Race 20th Art Car At Le Mans 2024

Copied, but never equaled, BMW has announced the latest BMW Art Car. New York-based artist Julie Mehretu will create the 20th BMW Art Car.

Petron Corporation recently inaugurated the 50th outlet of its automotive care brand, Petron Car Care Center (CCC), at Buhay na Tubig in Imus, Cavite. This one-stop shop carries Petron’s full range of technologically advanced mineral and fully synthetic lubricants under the Petron Blaze Racing Gasoline Engine Oils and Petron Rev-X Diesel Engine Oils line-up. As the Automotive Fluids Specialist, all CCC outlets also carry other Petron automotive lubricants like engine coolant, engine flush, transmission oil, clutch, and brake fluid, and power steering fluid, among others.

BMW Motorrad is now offering short-term motorbike rental under its new one-stop shop platform, Fuel For Life.

Hyundai’s first high-performance all-electric vehicle, the Ioniq 5 N, is confirmed to have a world premiere in July. And in preparation for its launch next month, the Korean automaker has shown off that it’s capable of taking on the most challenging racing circuit in the world—the Nürburgring Nordschleife in Germany.

Established just five years ago, Chinese car brand, Jetour Auto has reached a milestone: they’ve managed to sell 700,000 vehicles worldwide.

Two-time Formula One World Champion Fernando Alonso has sold his 2002 Ferrari Enzo for €5,400,000 (P 325.811 million).

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