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February 14, 2025
Mober Takes Delivery Of First Full-Electric Tractor Head In The Philippines
Mober, a frontrunner in green logistics services in the Philippines, has unveiled the country’s first 100 percent electric tractor head truck, marking a significant expansion of its electric vehicle (EV) fleet.
Filed Under:
Electric Vehicles (EV),
News
Nissan Releases Official Statement On Fate Of Terra, Navara Assembly Plant
Nissan has clarified statements coming from president and CEO Makoto Uchida during its investors briefing yesterday, particularly when it comes to its Thailand assembly operations.
Filed Under:
News,
Nissan Corporate,
Nissan Navara,
Nissan Terra,
PHL Auto Industry
Lexus, Mazda Make The Most Dependable Vehicles
Lexus and Mazda make the most dependable vehicles after three years of ownership, together with Buick. The findings are part of the latest J.D. Power 2025 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study.
Filed Under:
J.D. Power,
Lexus Corporate,
Mazda Corporate,
News
Lexus PH Is Offering Exclusive Ownership Privileges This February
This season, discerning individuals are invited to explore Lexus with exclusive ownership privileges available for a limited time.
Filed Under:
Lexus LBX,
Lexus LS,
Lexus NX,
Lexus UX,
Nissan Corporate
GAC Motor PH's February Deals Notches Up The Savings
GAC Motor Philippines is aiming to keep its sales momentum this 2025 as the brand surpassed the 3,000-unit annual sales mark last year. With that, the Chinese brand, distributed by Astara, is rolling out cash discounts and financing offers for its entire line-up.
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GAC Corporate,
GAC EMPOW,
GAC GS3,
GAC GS8,
GAC M6 Pro,
GAC M8,
News
Mazda To Produce New Hybrid B-Segment SUV In Thailand For ASEAN, Japan
Mazda isn’t ignoring the electrified vehicle wave hitting ASEAN. The carmaker announced plans to produce up to 100,000 electrified SUVs in Thailand annually, and to that end, is investing 5-billion Baht (USD 150 million) to make that happen.
Filed Under:
Mazda Corporate,
News
February 13, 2025
Breaking News: Nissan To Shut Down Thailand Plant
UPDATE: Nissan Philippines has released a statement on the matter (2/14).
After calling off their mega merger with Honda, Nissan CEO Makoto Uchida faced investors as he detailed drastic steps to keep the carmaker alive. Chief among them is the closure of three plants in the next two years including the carmaker’s manufacturing presence in Thailand.
Filed Under:
News,
Nissan Corporate,
Nissan Navara,
Nissan Terra
Nissan, Honda Announce Breakup Just Before Valentine's Day
Both Nissan and Honda have a thing for drama. Just before Christmas, they announced plans to merge creating the world’s third largest carmaker. And now, just before Valentine’s, they’ve announced their breakup.
Filed Under:
Honda Corporate,
News,
Nissan Corporate
Lamborghini Is On The Right Track With Direzione Cor Tauri Strategy
Proof that Lamborghini’s on the right track with their Direzione Cor Tauri electrification strategy? Sales are up 6 percent year-on-year. With 10,687 vehicles delivered worldwide in 2024, it represents Lamborghini’s best-ever annual sales performance.
Kia To Expand Electrification Strategy As They Hint On EV4 Sedan, PV5 MPV
Kia is holding its second EV Day on February 27 and has confirmed its plans to show off production versions of the EV4 and PV5 as well as present the Concept EV2.
Filed Under:
Electric Vehicles (EV),
Kia Corporate,
Kia EV2,
Kia EV4,
Kia PV5
Catch The Honda e:HEV Hybrid Line-Up At These Metro Manila Malls
Honda Cars Philippines is parading its three-vehicle e:HEV line-up around select Metro Manila malls starting this February 14 to March 16, 2025.
Filed Under:
Events,
Honda Civic,
Honda CR-V,
Honda HR-V,
News
MG Iloilo Is First-Ever MG Dealer Of The Year
MG Iloilo nabbed the first-ever MG Motor Philippines Dealer of the Year Award. Operated by GrandCars, Inc., the performance of MG Iloilo as well as the rest of the MG dealer network was instrumental in the Chinese brand’s highest sales volume ever with over 9,000 units sold in 2024.
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Dealerships,
MG Corporate,
News
Geely Motor PH Outlines Cheaper, Better, Faster Strategy
Geely is now operating as a subsidiary with direct ties to Geely Automotive International Corporation (GAIC). During its brand re-launch, the head of Geely Motor Philippines, Willy Wan outlined its strategy which can be summarized as: cheaper, better, faster.
Filed Under:
Geely Coolray,
Geely Corporate,
Geely Emgrand,
Geely GX3 Pro,
News,
PHL Auto Industry
February 12, 2025
Updated Geely Emgrand Drops In For P 949K
The Coolray isn’t the only internal combustion engine model that received updates for 2025. Under Geely Motor Philippines, a newly formed subsidiary that reports directly to Geely in China, the Emgrand sub-compact sedan gets a slew of updates as well.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Geely Emgrand,
News,
Sub-Compact
Geely PH Goes All-Electric With 2025 EX5 Compact SUV
Geely Motor Philippines is now in business. Switching from a distributor to subsidiary arrangement, the carmaker has formally introduced its new product offerings, representing its present and its future. Apart from the updated Coolray (which they announced in October) and Emgrand, Geely showed off the EX5 full-electric compact SUV.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Compact SUV,
Electric Vehicles (EV),
Geely EX5
Mercedes-Benz PH Offering As Much As P 700K Off Its EQ Line-Up This Weekend
Mercedes-Benz, under Inchcape Philippines, has special offers for their all-electric EQ series this February 14 to 16, 2025.
Mazda Fan Festa 2025 Schedules Announced
Mazda has released the schedule of all legs of its Fan Festa 2025 which will be held in Tohoku, Fuji Speedway, and Okayama in Japan.
Filed Under:
Events,
Mazda Corporate,
News
February 11, 2025
Ford China President To Head International Markets Group Including Philippines
Former Ford Philippines managing director and current head of the International Markets Group, Kay Hart, will have a new role within the Ford Motor Company.
Filed Under:
Ford Corporate,
News,
PHL Auto Industry
Volvo EX30 Cross Country Is Designed For Exploration
Volvo’s smallest and most sustainable car, the EX30, receives the Cross Country treatment. The EX30 Cross Country takes the successful recipe of the EX30 and adds rugged ingredients making it perfect for people who want to explore beyond the urban confines.
Filed Under:
Electric Vehicles (EV),
Luxury SUV,
News,
Volvo EX30
February 10, 2025
MINI Pop-Up Store Opens In Alabang Town Center
Mini has opened a pop-up store at the Alabang Town Center until January 5, 2026. Mallgoers will have the chance to explore the brand’s latest models at the Corte de las Palmas, Alabang Town Center from 11 AM to 9 PM daily.
Filed Under:
Dealerships,
Events,
MINI Corporate,
News
The 2026 Subaru Forester Wilderness Has More Ground Clearance Than A Ford Ranger Wildtrak
Who says you need a ladder on frame SUV or pickup truck to hit the trails? Meet the 2026 Subaru Forester Wilderness—a compact SUV with enough off-road chops to make some 4x4s blush.
Filed Under:
Chicago Auto Show,
Compact SUV,
News,
Subaru Forester
Honda Cars PH Now Offering Free PMS As Part Of February Offers
Honda Cars Philippines is offering various ownership options this February. Aside from the usual low all-in down payments, low monthly amortization, and cash discounts, the carmaker is giving one year’s worth of preventive maintenance services for free.
Filed Under:
Honda BR-V,
Honda Brio,
Honda City,
Honda Corporate,
News
February 9, 2025
Review: 2025 BMW X5 xDrive50e M Sport
The X5 burst into the scene at the turn of the century and was the first SUV that emphasized “Sport” over “Utility”, so much so that BMW coined the term, “Sport Activity Vehicle.” Over the 26 years and four generations that followed, the X5 continued to be the gold standard and whatever it did, rivals like the Audi Q7, Lexus RX, and whatever dreadful thing Mercedes-Benz comes up with these days, followed. Hard to believe this current-generation—the G05—was launched way back in 2018, because as far as we’re concerned it’s still a darn good drive.
Filed Under:
BMW X5,
Driver's Seat,
Luxury SUV
Mitsubishi Pledges P 7-Billion Investment To Produce A New Model In The Philippines
Despite challenges elsewhere, Mitsubishi Motors says they remain committed to the Philippines. In fact, the Japanese carmaker pledged an additional P 7-billion investment in the next five years, including plans to join the Philippine government’s replacement to the CARS program.
Filed Under:
Mitsubishi Corporate,
News,
PHL Auto Industry
Review: 2025 Ford Bronco Outer Banks w/ Sasquatch Package
A bit of trivia: I almost ended up working for Ford as a product planner sometime in the 2000s. Though I passed all the interviews and even got an offer, the Blue Oval’s then marketing guy decided I’d be better off continuing my career as a motoring journalist, and that’s exactly what I’ve been doing for close to 30 years now. Now, I write about cars for a living, I still can’t help but look at the presence of products and its features the way a product planner would. Does it make sense? Does it contribute to the brand’s overall image? Is it priced right?
Filed Under:
Driver's Seat,
Ford Bronco,
Mid-sized SUV
February 7, 2025
First Adidas Mercedes-AMG F1 Collection Drops At Select Stores
The first Adidas Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team collection drops today at select retailers in the Philippines.
Filed Under:
Motorsports,
News
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