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December 11, 2024

Nissan Opens In Libis, Quezon City


Nissan opens its 56th dealership in the Philippines. Located in Libis, Quezon City, it’s managed by Britannica United Motors, Inc. The dealership, which formally began operations this December, is the third new location for Nissan in 2024, and its first with Britannica United Motors.

Hyundai Ioniq 5 N Makes Virtual Debut At Gran Turismo World Series 2024 Finals


Before its wider release as part of Gran Turismo 7’s January update, the high-performance all-electric Hyundai Ioniq 5 N made its debut at the Gran Turismo World Series (GT World Series) 2024 Finals where it ran in the Qualifying Time Trial session.

The Peninsula Hong Kong's Bentley Bentayga EWB Azure Is Just One Of 24 Billion Trim Combinations Possible


The Peninsula Hong Kong has chosen the Bentley Bentayga Extended Wheelbase (EWB) Azure as the new crown jewel of its limousine fleet.

GM Quits Driverless Taxi Business


General Motors will get out of the development of driverless taxis, pulling the plug on its money-losing Cruise unit by 2025. GM will instead focus its efforts on the development of ADAS on a path to fully autonomous personal vehicles.

December 10, 2024

The Ford Mustang GTD Is The Fastest American Car Around The Nürburgring Nordschleife


The Ford Mustang is now the fastest car from an American brand to lap the 20.83-kilometer Nürburgring Nordschleife. The 2025 Mustang GTD did the feat in just 6 minutes 57.685 seconds.

Toyota Motor PH Chairman Says New Car Sales Set To Reach Record; Electrified Vehicle Sales Doubled


The Philippine auto industry may have a record year this 2024 in terms of sales. This is according to Toyota Motor Philippines chairman Alfred Ty. Ty says that full-year 2024 sales could be close to, or even surpass 2017’s record 473,943-unit sales.

It's Official: 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s Era Cars Are Collectible


Hagerty announced its annual Bull Market list—cars that are expected to increase in value over the next few years.

2024 Isuzu mu-X LS-E 4x2: Going Beyond The Engine


For a long time, Isuzu was known as the ‘Diesel Specialist’ thanks to the robust and reliable diesel engines in their SUV and pickup truck. They also know they can’t stay afloat with just that and so with the latest generation of their vehicles they did something new for them. The mu-X and D-Max became techy as they were given contemporary features and Advanced Driver Assist Systems (ADAS).

Nissan Offers 20 Percent On Oil Changes This Holiday Season


This holiday season, Nissan Philippines is helping customers prepare their vehicles for safe and stress-free trips with its Merry Miles & Happy Drives offer.

December 9, 2024

GAC Motor Iloilo Moves To New Location


As part of GAC Motor Philippines’ move to expand and improve its footprint across the country, the carmaker announced the move of GAC Motor Iloilo to a new location.

Bosch Kicks Off 12.12 Sale With Up To 20 Percent Off On Power Tools, Aftermarket Parts


Bosch is kicking off the holiday season with its 12.12 sale happening this Monday, December 9 to Monday December 16, 2024. Shoppers can get a chance to purchase selected items from Bosch Power Tools and Mobility Aftermarket at discounted prices up to 20 percent. Plus, take advantage of additional discount vouchers for even more savings.

Grab PH Breaks Ground For New Training Center


Grab Philippines has officially broken ground on the Grab Asenso Center in Marikina City, a facility dedicated to empowering its growing ecosystem of driver-, rider-, and merchant-partners; including those from Move It, its motorcycle taxi platform. This innovative hub spans one hectare and will offer comprehensive programs in onboarding, skills training, road safety assessments, and digital capacity building laying the vital groundwork for more inclusive digital economic opportunities in the Philippines.

December 8, 2024

Review: 2024 Lynk & Co 01 PHEV


Lynk & Co likes to harp on its Swedish origins. True enough, a quick search reveals that the company is headquartered in Sweden, and until this year, had Volvo Cars as one of its major shareholders. And among its line-up of vehicles, the flagship Lynk & Co 01 is the Swediest you can get given two things: one, it’s actually sold in Europe; and second, it rides on the same platform as the Volvo XC40.

NAIA Terminal 3 Now Has A Centralized Ride-Hailing Hub


New NAIA Infra Corp. (NNIC), the new operator of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), has officially opened a centralized hub for ride-hailing services and metered taxis operated by JoyRide at Terminal 3—NAIA’s busiest terminal just in time for the peak Christmas travel season.

Review: 2024 Lynk & Co 06 Hyper Halo


For a car company marketing itself to the “connected generation,” it’s a mystery why Lynk & Co went with such a convoluted name. Those who know a bit of programming know that the ampersand—the “&”—can potentially corrupt websites. Those who don’t, know how difficult it is to use Lynk & Co in hashtags and even website URLs.

December 7, 2024

This Is The 2026 Hyundai Palisade And It's Got 9 Seats!


Hyundai has drastically changed their flagship SUV, the Palisade for 2026. The full-sized three-row SUV is now boxier and even offers seating up to nine enabling it to enter the bus lane in its home market of South Korea.

December 6, 2024

Toyota Reveals Next-Generation Tamaraw Pricing, Cost Of Ownership. Starts At P 750K


After rolling off the production line at its assembly plant in Santa Rosa, Laguna just a couple of weeks back, Toyota Motor Philippines has officially unveiled the next-generation Tamaraw for the Philippine market.

The Toyota Tamaraw Won't Just Result In Filipino Employment, It Will Also Help Conserve Its Namesake Animal


The next-generation Tamaraw isn’t just contributing to the employment of Filipinos thanks to its local assembly, but it’s also contributing to the conservation of the vehicle’s namesake.

Hyundai Turns Over Stargazer MPV Units To Philippine National Police


Hyundai Motor Philippines Inc. (HMPH) turned over five units of its Stargazer MPVs to the Philippine National Police (PNP) where it will be used for administrative and logistical operations.

3M Auto Unveils Paint Protection Film, Ceramic Coating Line


3M Auto unveiled its newest product offering for the local market: Paint Protection Film (PPF). It occurred simultaneously with the re-launch of its Ceramic Coating solutions as well.

Subaru's December Deals Will have You Saving, Getting Free Merch


Motor Image Pilipinas Inc. (MIPI), the exclusive distributor of Subaru vehicles in the Philippines, has an exclusive treat for Subaru clients who will pay a visit to Subaru’s authorized dealerships this December.

Honda Cars PH Slashing P 150K Off CR-V, P75K Off City This December


Honda Cars Philippines is closing 2024 with these limited time holiday deals on select models and variants. Valid until the end of December, it includes options such as low all-in down payments, low monthly amortization, and straight cash discounts.

Suzuki Auto PH Announces Holiday Deals For Ertiga Hybrid, S-Presso


Suzuki Philippines is spreading the holiday cheer with its “Yuletide Savings Holiday Promo,” making this Christmas season even more special with exciting offers on the Ertiga Hybrid and S-Presso. Until December 31, 2024, Suzuki is giving you the gift of savings with low down payment options, significant cash discounts, and nationwide availability, ensuring every Filipino can enjoy a merrier and more memorable holiday.

Honda Freed Is 2024-2025 Japan Car Of The Year


The Honda Freed has been judged the 2024-2025 Japan Car of the Year, beating out the Mazda CX-80. Some 59 jurors representing 41 of the country’s most influential automotive and lifestyle publications voted the compact MPV with the Japanese automotive industry’s top annual prize.

The Mitsubishi Triton Is Japan's Best Designed Car For 2024-2025


The Mitsubishi Triton has been awarded with the Design Car of the Year award at the 2024-2025 Japan Car of the Year awards. This marks the second consecutive year that Mitsubishi has won the award following last year’s win for the Delica Mini.

December 5, 2024

The Popemobile Goes Electric For The First Time In 94 Years


The popemobile has gone electric. After supplying the cars to the Vatican for 94 years, Mercedes-Benz has handed over, for the first time, an all-electric popemobile to Pope Francis.

Changan Opens In Dumaguete City


Inchcape Philippines, the official distributor of Changan in the Philippines opened its fifth dealership in the Visayas and Mindanao region. Located in Dumaguete City, it’s the fourth Changan dealership from its partnership with Global Star Motors Corporation.

First Drive: 2025 Nissan X-Trail E-Power E-4orce


If there’s one criticism that you can throw the Nissan X-Trail’s way, it’s that it doesn’t have a strong identity. When the first-generation appeared in 2000 (2003 in the Philippines), it was this boxy pseudo-off-roader complete with plastic fenders and a fairly advanced all-wheel drive system. By the time the third-generation model rolled out in 2021, it was the very definition of “ho-hum.” It had a set of jump seats at the back, but even that wasn’t enough to overcome its plain-as-vanilla personality. Buyers seemed to agree.