Motor Image Pilipinas, Subaru’s exclusive distributor in the Philippines, is planning to launch its first bevy of hybrid models within the year. This was revealed in parent company Tan Chong International Limited’s 2024 Annual Report.
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April 26, 2025
Subaru Philippines To Launch Hybrid Models Before End-2025
Motor Image Pilipinas, Subaru’s exclusive distributor in the Philippines, is planning to launch its first bevy of hybrid models within the year. This was revealed in parent company Tan Chong International Limited’s 2024 Annual Report.
April 25, 2025
Porsche Brings Back 1970s Nostalgia With The Limited-Edition 911 Spirit 70
Porsche brings a bit of nostalgic hippie vibes with the limited-edition Porsche 911 Spirit 70. Based on the 911 GTS Cabriolet, this marks the third Heritage Design model from the German sportscar maker and brings with it the spirit of disco, rebellion, bell bottom pants, and rock and roll.
Pickup Trucks May Get Hefty Price Hikes By Mid-2025
The heyday of relatively affordable leisure and lifestyle pickup trucks may soon be over as Senate Bill 2865 or the Capital Markets Efficiency Promotion Act (CMEPA) might be signed into law as early as June according to industry sources.
Nissan Maintains 3rd Spot In Philippine New Car Sales For 4 Consecutive Months
Continuing to show strong performance in the automotive market, Nissan Philippines starts the year ranking third in year-to-date vehicle sales as of March 2025. The brand has maintained its position among the top three brands for four consecutive months since December 2024.
Avail Free Service When You Test Drive A Hyundai
Hyundai Motor Philippines Inc. (HMPH) is giving more opportunities for customers to experience the latest Hyundai line-up, on top of free service, through the Sales in Service Test Drive Promo, happening until June 30.
April 24, 2025
Mikio Tsukui Is New Isuzu Philippines President
Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) officially introduced Mr. Mikio Tsukui as its new President during a formal turnover ceremony, marking a significant milestone in the company’s leadership transition. Mr. Tsukui succeeds Mr. Tetsuya Fujita, who has returned to Isuzu Motors Limited in Japan after a successful tenure leading IPC.
UAAGI Adds Geely Radar To Brand Porfolio
United Asia Automotive Group, Inc. (UAAGI), the Philippines’ leading multi-brand automotive distributor, is proud to announce the addition of a new and dynamic brand to its expanding roster: Radar. This strategic move further solidifies UAAGI’s commitment to providing the Filipino motoring public with cutting-edge, new energy mobility options.
LEGO Brings F1 Thrills At The Ayala Malls Manila Bay
The Formula 1 season is revving up and for fans in the Philippines, the excitement isn't just on screen but also in stores. This year, Lego is bringing the high-speed action of F1 back to the Philippines with a weekend of hands-on F1 fun at the Lego Certified Store (LCS) in Ayala Malls Manila Bay.
Graphic Designer Took Home A Brand-New VF3 By Winning VinFast's Creators Challenge
Graphic designer Warren Carlo Trinidad won VinFast Philippines’ VF3: Brave New Imagination Creators Challenge and as a result, he’s now driving home a VF3 decked out in his one-off design.
Mitsubishi Motors PH Posts Second Consecutive Year Of Record Sales
Mitsubishi Motors Philippines posted record retail sales of 91,639 vehicles in the Philippines in fiscal year (FY) 2024 (April 2024 to March 2025)—an increase of 12 percent from the previous fiscal year.
Drive Home A Low-Mileage BMW For As Low As P 1-Million With RSA Motors' Special Weekend Event
RSA Motors Corporation announces “Demo Fest.” Happening simultaneously at their RSA Motors Libis and RSA Motors Greenhills showrooms today up to April 27, 2025, this four-day event presents exceptional ownership opportunities for aspiring owners of BMW.
2026 Mazda EZ-60 Is A Rear-Drive SUV With Perfect Weight Distribution And 1,000-km Of Range
After the EZ-6 (6e for global markets), Mazda showed off the EZ-60—its second vehicle designed in collaboration with Chinese partner, Changan Auto.
2026 Lexus ES Is The Dawn Of A New Era
Lexus pulls the curtains off the eighth-generation ES featuring a radical new redesign and the addition of a battery electric version.
Nissan Frontier Pro Eyes BYD Shark 6 With 408-Horsepower PHEV Tech
Nissan launched its first-ever plug-in hybrid and first-ever electrified pickup truck in the form of the Frontier Pro. Arriving in China first later this year, the Frontier Pro brings together Nissan’s decades-long pickup truck legacy with its latest powertrain technology.
April 23, 2025
2025 Mazda BT-50 Is Ready For Life's Adventures. Yours Starting At P 1.550M (w/ Specs)
Mazda Philippines launches the new 2025 BT-50, a pickup truck that goes beyond the specs, to deliver performance and technology that enables you to live your life’s passion, whatever it may be. Significantly enhanced both inside and out, it’s ready for adventure, big or small, routine, or extraordinary.
April 22, 2025
Tesla Continues Momentum In Philippines With Initial Delivery Of New Model Y EV SUVs
After cornering a 30 percent market share in BEV sales in the first quarter of 2025, Tesla Philippines continues its momentum with the delivery of the first batch of Model Y EV SUVs to customers in time for Earth Week.
Toyota Rallies To Best Monthly Sales Last March As It Cornered 47.42% Market Share In Q1 2025
New car sales breached the 40,000-mark for the first time in 2025 last March helping lift the Philippine auto industry’s figures to 117,074 units for the first quarter of 2025.
2025 Kia Sorento Turbo Hybrid: Imperfect But Still Enticing
I’m on an electrified binge drive lately. After driving the BYD Shark 6 DMO, I spent time with a trio of Honda e:HEVs, and now, I’m with the Kia Sorento Turbo Hybrid AWD. The Sorento is more of a midsized crossover, but like a teenager being told by their parents on what course to take, Kia is placing this in the thick of the midsized SUV battle. Yes, they want to pit it against the likes of the Montero Sport and Fortuner. Oh, and yes, it also has to go against the CR-V e:HEV too.
Hyundai Reveals Next-Generation Dual Motor Hybrid System
Hyundai may be leading in the EV race as far as legacy carmakers are concerned, but it looks like they won’t stop developing their hybrid tech anytime soon. The group has unveiled their next-generation hybrid which will be used in a wide array of Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis models.
April 21, 2025
Hyundai Trucks & Buses Offering Discounts On PMS Parts, Labor Until May 15
Hariphil Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI), the official distributor of Hyundai Trucks and Buses (HTB), is offering discounts on PMS parts and labor until May 15, 2025.
Review: 2025 Mitsubishi Xforce GT
Among legacy carmakers, Mitsubishi is perhaps the most conservative one. Edgy marketing aside, their product line-up can be best described as “safe.” No one, not even your mother-in-law, will question you for getting an Xpander, Montero Sport, or L300. They’re quite alright, if a bit pulseless when it comes to overall design and execution. Lately, they’re trying to shake that image off and that’s why you get vehicles like the all-new Triton and the Xforce.
Renault, Geely Develop Powertrain That Turns A BEV Into A Hybrid With "Minimal Modifications"
As carmakers start paring back on their ambitious full EV targets, one powertrain maker sees a potential in developing a modular system that can transform a battery electric vehicle platform into a hybrid with minimal modifications.
Save On Your Chevrolet's PMS With This Promo
Chevrolet Philippines is offering special aftersales service discounts until May 15, 2025. With the “Prepair for the Next Adventures” promo, Chevrolet owners can have their vehicles prepped for trips—within or outside the city.
April 20, 2025
Review: 2025 Lexus LBX
You’re looking at the smallest car Lexus has ever built and with that, there’s so much riding on it; so much so that it’s been bestowed with the first three-letter Lexus model name since the glorious LFA. After all, not only is it designed as a new entry point to would-be Lexus considerers, but it’s also the brand’s attempt to win over a younger audience. No pressure.
Review: 2025 BYD Seal Performance
With a name like “Seal,” you don’t know exactly what you’d expect with this executive sedan from BYD. After all, conjuring up mental images of a blubbery, somewhat cutesy marine mammal doesn’t help things, especially when this is supposed to be a sports sedan offering. Naming aside, there’s the price tag too: at P 2.548-million for the Seal Performance, it’s the most expensive non-Dynasty model BYD currently offers in the market.
Fiery Xiaomi SU7 Crash Puts End To Chinese Carmakers Using "Self Driving" Or "Autonomous Driving" Terms In Marketing
China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology is banning carmakers from using the terms, “smart driving” and “autonomous driving” when advertising advanced driving assistance systems (ADAS). It will also tighten scrutiny of such technology. This is after a fatal accident involving a Xiaomi SU7 last March which has triggered widespread concerns over the safety of so-called “self-driving technology.”
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