CarGuide.PH | Philippine Car News, Car Reviews, Car Prices

March 10, 2024

Inchcape Bolsters Philippine Presence With 1.2-Hectare C5 Hub

Inchcape Philippines will further bolster its presence in the Philippines with the soon-to-open C5 hub. The facility, which used to house Subaru and Peugeot, has been transformed into the distributor’s mass market hub housing both Mazda and Changan.

Looks like we don’t have to wait long for the launch of the refreshed 2024 Toyota Corolla Cross. The compact crossover has just been homologated for the Philippines based on documents filed at the Land Transportation Office. And in a big twist, Toyota Motor Philippines may be dropping the base 1.8 G (non-hybrid) in favor of going with a full-hybrid range for the Corolla Cross this 2024.

The Autohub Group may be scaling back on its Geely-branded dealership operations in the Philippines, but that doesn’t mean that they’re giving put on products made by Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co., Ltd. It has been confirmed that Zeekr, the upscale brand of Geely, will be distributed locally by the Willy Tee Ten-led company.

Kia EV9 Is 2024 UK Car Of The Year

Just a day after it was declared the Supreme Winner of the 2024 Women’s Worldwide Car of the Year, the Kia EV9 has scooped up another award. This time, it was declared as the UK Car of the Year 2024. By winning the title, this marks the third straight year where an EV has won the main prize.

Araneta City Switches On Its Own EV Chargers

Araneta City has switched on its own electric vehicle (EV) charging stations located in its shopping malls and office towers.

Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) is kicking off its Go Beyond Limits Tour, a showcase of their new pick-up truck and its technologies. This nationwide tour is part of the company’s ongoing commitment to provide Filipinos with reliable transportation solutions when travelling to different parts of the country. It also coincides with the company’s Taralets Pinas! campaign where different provinces are being featured to encourage Filipinos to rediscover the beauty of the Philippines together with Mitsubishi vehicles.

After a surprise preview last December, Hyundai Motor Philippines has officially launched the all-new, fifth-generation Santa Fe mid-sized SUV. The all-new Santa Fe comes in three variants with prices ranging from P 2,410,000 to P 3,100,000.

Kia EV9 Is 2024 Women's Worldwide Car Of The Year

The Kia EV9 has been declared the 2024 Women’s Worldwide Car of the Year (WWCOTY). The announcement coincides with International Women’s Day—a momentous occasion that not only empowers women but also acknowledges the connection between personal autonomy and automobiles in many countries.

AC Motors is now ACMobility. This rebrand of AC Motors to ACMobility reflects the transformation of Ayala’s mobility business, from one that was predominantly focused on selling automotive vehicles to an end-to-end mobility provider that encompasses services, infrastructure, and eventually digital platforms, among others.

Jeep is holding a 4x4 Flash Sale at all Jeep dealerships nationwide this Friday, March 8 to Sunday, March 10.

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N is among the Top Three in the World finalists for the 2024 World Performance Car.

Nissan Philippines opens its first-ever pop-up showroom in Silang and Carmona in Cavite. It marks a significant milestone in the brand’s commitment to expanding its presence and enhancing customer accessibility.

As the summer months approaches, road trips beckon. And with that, there’s no better time to reiterate the importance of car care, especially when it comes to topping up your car’s vital fluids like brake fluid and radiator coolant.

The European New Car Assessment Program or Euro NCAP intends to downgrade the safety rating of vehicles which primarily rely on touchscreens instead of buttons.

Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) honored its dealership network and recognized its top performing outlets in 2023 at the Toyota Dealer Awards held during the mobility company’s annual Dealer Conference.

BMW Philippines Adds 544 Horsepower i4 M50 For P 5.990M (w/ Specs)

Following the launch of the BMW i4 eDrive35 last January 2024, SMC Asia Car Distributors Corp, the official importer and distributor of BMW in the Philippines, brings in the more powerful variant: the BMW i4 M50.

BJ Mercantile, Inc. (BJM), celebrating a decade of being the exclusive distributor of Scania in the country, turned over the first four Scania Marcopolo Paradiso buses to Genesis Transport Services, Inc. (GTSI).

After teasing it as a concept, Dodge has finally revealed the all-new 2024 Charger. While it will be made available with an inline-6 by next year, but news here is the first-ever all-electric powertrain for the muscle car.

Monza Barcade Holds Bahrain GP Watch Party Ahead Of Official May Opening

Leading up to its official opening in May, Monza Barcade hosted an F1 Bahrain Grand Prix watch party last March 1 and 2. Taking over the Arco De Emperador Arcovia in Pasig City.

Loyal to Honda? Well, here’s your chance to save when you plan to upgrade your ride. This month, Honda Cars Philippines is giving additional discounts for current Honda owners when they purchase a brand-new Honda.

Two Mitsubishi vehicles, led by the all-new (and upcoming) Xforce have won the iF Design Award 2024 in the product design category.

After teasing its imminent arrival on March 20, Nissan has now revealed more details surrounding the all-new 2025 Patrol / Infiniti QX80’s powertrain.

The Toyota Yaris Cross made serious waves when it first launched last year. Just when you thought that Toyota had got all its bases covered, it hits the market with a wildcard. As the brand’s newest compact crossover, it offers the right mix of function and style that befits the creative and adventurous generation of today. In addition, it adds to Toyota’s wholistic thrust of bringing a safer, more sustainable future even to first-time car buyers.

First-Ever Lexus LBX Confirmed For March 18 Launch

The smallest car yet to carry a Lexus badge, the LBX has been confirmed for a launch on March 18. Reservations at Lexus Manila are now open. With the “less is more” approach, the LBX carries all the Lexus hallmarks—quality, craftsmanship, driving signature, in an urban-friendly package.

After we reported on the refreshed Hilux in September of last year, the first batch of “new look” Hilux G models are starting to arrive at local Toyota showrooms this month.

Nissan plans to offer autonomous-drive mobility services starting in 2027. Working with local Japanese authorities and transport operators, the plan is to offer the driverless ride hailing services in about three to four municipalities in Japan (including rural areas) with tens of vehicles.

Hyundai has given its award-winning Ioniq 5, a major refresh for 2024. The enhancements bring design, feature, and performance upgrades.

The 2024 season of the MSCC Mazda Miata Spec Series starts on May 25. Organized jointly by Mazda Philippines and the Manila Sports Car Club (MSCC), the MSCC Miata Spec Series is the country’s only one-make sportscar racing series.

Omoda 5 EV Passes Two Crucial Safety Tests

Leading up to its market launch at the Manila International Auto Show, the Omoda 5 EV has successfully passed two crucial safety tests: water wading and underbody scraping.

After the Jimny 5-door, Suzuki Auto Philippines may be readying their next product launch in the form of the 2024 XL7. Based, however, on documentations released by the LTO, the SUV derivative of the Ertiga will not gain recognition as a hybrid. It may not even be offered with a hybrid powertrain at all.

Bugatti may have sent off its quad-turbocharged W16 engine, but it looks like they’re not exactly done with that unique engine configuration. Ending years of speculation, Bugatti has just announced a new 16-cylinder engine, but this time, with a V configuration.

As part of Chevrolet’s on-going “Own the Road Sales Promo,” the Trax compact crossover is subject to several buying options.

Quick Links

March 10, 2024

March 9, 2024

March 8, 2024

March 7, 2024

March 6, 2024

March 5, 2024

March 4, 2024

March 3, 2024