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March 23, 2025

2025 Subaru Crosstrek, Forester Cited For Performance, Safety, And Reliability

The current Subaru Crosstrek and soon-to-be-launched in the Philippines all-new Forester have been named as part of Consumer Reports’ 2025 Annual Top 10 Picks. It marks the second year both models made it to the list and the 12th consecutive year the Forester has earned the accolade.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) in the U.S. has awarded the new Audi Q7 with the 2025 Top Safety Pick+ rating.

Sunglasses, shoes, watches—these are the typical collabs carmakers go for when it comes to showcasing their brand’s design or engineering expertise. With Nissan though, they’ve taken a very different track. To showcase the precision of their Nissan Z Nismo, they’ve decided to come up with a limited-edition…sushi knife.

Subaru's Offering Up To 260K In Discounts, Service Vouchers, And The Body Shop Freebies

Motor Image Pilipinas, Inc. (MIPI), the exclusive distributor of Subaru vehicles in the Philippines, has put together a special weekend for customers dropping by its showrooms. Starting today until Sunday, March 23, exclusive cash discounts of up to P 260,000 will be offered on top of a variety of freebies.

Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) recognized its top-performing dealers and associates during the 2025 Dealer Conference. HCPI awarded Honda Cars Batangas as the 2024 Dealer of the Year, successfully reclaiming the number one spot, which they first won back in 2022. Honda Cars Alabang and Honda Cars Shaw, both managed by the Ayala group, took second and third place, respectively.

Goodyear tops two segments when it comes to customer satisfaction, particularly on Original Equipment (OE) applications.

Hariphil Asia Resources Inc. (HARI), the official distributor of Chevrolet in the Philippines, opened the year with enhancements to its Metro Manila dealership network. Chevrolet Makati has now been upgraded to meet the carmaker’s global standards, while Chevrolet Las Piñas joins the network.

Toyota Gazoo Racing Academy Helps In Search For New Philippine Motorsport Hopefuls

Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) continues its search for new motorsport talents with the holding of this year’s Toyota Gazoo Racing Academy Philippines (TGRA) at the Clark International Speedway.

Michelin establishes an official office in the Philippines. This milestone is part of the tire and composites maker’s long-term commitment to the country, enhancing support for local partners and strengthening its brand presence in the local market.

Mitsubishi Talisay, one of the latest Mitsubishi dealers in Cebu, is steadily growing to be the preferred Mitsubishi dealer for the Talisaynon motoring community.

Mitsubishi Motors reveals the Xforce HEV. Produced at the carmaker’s Laem Chabang Plant in Thailand, it’s the latest addition to the carmaker’s growing gasoline-electric hybrid joining the Xpander HEV and Xpander Cross HEV.

Pickup trucks in the Philippines have always been about utility. This is why they have diesel engines—for more torque for hauling things; why there’s lots of plastics in the interior—for easy maintenance; and why most are using stiff rear suspensions—for higher payload capacity. The Ford Ranger Raptor spiced things up a bit by being race-oriented but at its core, it just built upon a classic formula.

A Soon-To-Be-Launched Chinese Brand In The Philippines Could Already Be In Big Trouble

A soon-to-launch Chinese brand in the Philippines is already in deep financial crisis in its home country which could jeopardize its planned grand unveil at the ~~Chinese~~ Manila International Auto Show in April.

Following its local debut, Omoda & Jaecoo Philippines says they’re expanding to 30 dealerships by the end of 2025.

Nissan announced the appointment of Masao Tsutsumi as the President of Nissan Philippines, effective April 1, 2025. He will report to Toshihiro Fujiki, president of Nissan ASEAN and Thailand, and will be based in Manila.

The Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA) highlighted the role of ultra-low viscosity oils and specialized lubriants in improving overall drivetrain efficiency at a JAMA Lube Oil Seminar hosted by Petron.

Heads up old-school enthusiasts, programmers and software are coming after your brakes next. After introducing throttle-by-wire and steer-by-wire, the next piece of a software-defined vehicle would be the brakes. ZF and Brembo are both working on brake-by-wire systems which will ditch the century-old hydraulic setup as early as 2028.

Lexus Philippines has announced a Customer Satisfaction Campaign for a total of 319 vehicles to inspect and, if necessary, replace the adaptive high beam system reflector on select models.

The road to the 2025 World Car of the Year nears its end as jurors announced the Top Three competing for the coveted title.

BYD has finally done it: they’ve managed to build the world’s first battery electric vehicle that charges as fast as refueling a conventional gas- or diesel-powered car.

First-Ever Future Mobility Thailand 2025 Is A Show Of Strength For Thai Auto Parts Makers

The inaugural Future Mobility Thailand 2025 will take place this April 3 to 5, 2025 at the Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre (BITEC) in Bang Na, Bangkok, Thailand. Organized by the Thai Auto Parts Manufacturers Association (TAPMA), this B2B exhibition serves as a platform to showcase the capabilities of Thailand’s auto parts manufacturers while connecting the Thai automotive industry with international partners.

Mazda outlines its “Lean Asset Strategy” which will help them realize a multi-solution approach for electrification while still remaining financially healthy.

After announcing that they’ll be making it available to left-hand drive markets, Nissan says they’ve begun exporting the Magnite sub-compact SUV from its plant in Chennai, India.

Hyundai Motor Philippines Inc. (HMPH) recently launched the second year of the Hyundai Accelerate Program in partnership with the Municipality of Cainta, the brand’s fourth partner under this program. The ceremonial signing took place last March 14 at the Cainta Municipal Hall.

Mazda is The Most Awarded Car Brand In 2025 IIHS Safety Test

Mazda has received the most Top Safety Pick awards from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).

Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) is offering all Honda Connect app users various offers and freebies until the end of March with their Gear Up for 2025 promo.

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March 23, 2025

2025 Subaru Crosstrek, Forester Cited For Performance, Safety, And Reliability

Despite Tougher Criteria, The 2025 Audi Q7 Is A Top Safety Pick+

Nissan Just Created This Limited-Edition Sushi Knife

March 21, 2025

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Toyota Gazoo Racing Academy Helps In Search For New Philippine Motorsport Hopefuls

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A Soon-To-Be-Launched Chinese Brand In The Philippines Could Already Be In Big Trouble

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Nissan Starts Exports Of Left-Hand Drive Magnite Sub-Compact SUV

Hyundai PH Partners With Cainta For Second Year Of Hyundai Accelerate Program

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