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July 26, 2024

Honda Cars PH Extends Parts Discount On Flood-Affected Vehicles

Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) is extending a helping hand to those affected by super typhoon Carina through its ‘Honda Helps’ program.

The 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 is America’s undisputed King of the Hill as it’s been unveiled with the most powerful V8 from the Land of the Free. With its mind-bending specs, it’s out of challenge the world’s best supercars—be it coupe or convertible.

Subaru is switching vehicles at the third round of the Japan Super Taikyu Series. The High Performance X Future Concept—basically a Subaru WRX with experimental running gear—will takeover racing duties from the rear-wheel drive Subaru BRZ.

Porsche has been ranked number one in the premium segment in the J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study. It’s the eighth time in a decade that Porsche has earned the top position in the annual study. In addition, the Taycan earned the title for best-in-class in the Upper Mid-Size Premium Segment for the second consecutive year.

Nissan Motor saw its operating profit plummet 99 percent on the year in April to June as its lack of hybrid offerings in the critical U.S. market took a toll on sales.

BYD Cars Philippines touted that its new plug-in hybrid, the Sealion 6 DM-i makes range anxiety a thing of the past. With its Super DM-i powertrain, the carmaker promised that it can go more than 1,000 kilometers on a single tank (check out the full specs here, video impressions here).

BYD Wants To Overthrow Toyota's Hybrid Leadership With The 2025 Sealion 6 DM-i

With a P 1.548-million price tag, BYD Cars Philippines sees the new Sealion 6 DM-i as a critical piece to achieving their growth plans in the country (full specs here, watch our first impressions here).

BYD Cars Philippines, under ACMobility, has launched the Sealion 6 DM-i Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV). At P 1.548-million, it becomes BYD’s entry-level offering. Yet despite its affordable price tag, it packs a serious amount of space, features, and tech.

Lynk & Co Philippines brings its Co:SPACE roadshow to the Powerplant Mall in Rockwell, Makati from Friday, July 26 to Sunday, 28, 2024.

Seven Filipino student teams showcased their Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) skills at the Shell Eco-marathon Asia-Pacific and the Middle East 2024 held recently at the Mandalika International Circuit, Lombok, Indonesia. Among the standout teams were Team Siklab from Jose Rizal University (JRU), Cardinal One from Mapua University, Eco Archers from De La Salle University (DLSU), UMindanao Wildcats University of Mindanao (UM), and Team Kalasag from Adamson University, all of which successfully passed the rigorous Technical Inspection and ran their vehicles on the track.

Geely Auto Group has announced that for the first half of 2024, they have sold 955,730 units—a 41 percent increase compared to the same period last year.

MG is celebrating a century of automotive innovation, and 2024 has been a landmark year for the Chinese-owned British brand in the Philippines.

Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC) has launched its latest innovative auto loan product, the RCBC Auto Loan FlexiLite.

Ford Philippines, in partnership with the ANC+ Group of Companies, has opened its 49th dealership in the country located in North Caloocan.

2025 Ford Ranger Tremor Gets Off-Road Tech From Bronco, Ranger Raptor

After being launched for the European market last year, Ford has finally brought its latest Ranger iteration—the Ranger Tremor—to Asia-Pacific. Built from Thailand and sold initially in Australia, it’s the clearest sign yet of the impending arrival of the off-road-centric 4x4 to the Philippines.

Are we looking at Mazda’s new logo? The Hiroshima-based carmaker has been granted a trademark for this logo.

Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) has announced the start of registrations for its premier sim racing competition, the TOYOTA Gazoo Racing Gran Turismo Cup (TGR GT Cup).

Hagerty, the world’s largest provider of specialty insurance for classic vehicles has revealed an interesting insight when it comes to the future of classic and collectable cars.

Shell Helix Oilchange+ Offers Convenience, Transparency To Motorists

For many motorists, keeping up with regular vehicle oil changes can feel like a hassle. Between busy schedules, driving to the casa or the shop, and the inconvenience of sitting or even standing around and waiting for the service to be done, vehicle oil changes often get pushed to the back burner.

BYD Cars Philippines has become the latest automotive brand to join the ACMobility ACRE Movement, with the partnership signing between Ayala Land Incorporated and BYD Cars Philippines executives. Through the ACRE Movement’s Gift of Tree program, ALI’s carbon forest partners will plant and nurture one tree for every BYD vehicle sold starting this July.

Many were sad when the Honda Jazz had to leave the country, me included. Honda Cars Philippines unofficially said ‘sorry’ when they brought in the City Hatchback. It’s not the Jazz but essentially, they’re the same—small hatchback packaging, 1.5-liter naturally-aspirated engine, creature comforts, ULTR seats, and a good set of safety features. Yet many people (not me) dismissed the City hatchback unfairly simply for not having the “Jazz” name.

Jetour Auto Philippines, Inc. (JAPI) has taken concrete steps to make vehicle ownership as convenient and pleasurable as possible.

The Porsche Panamera has broken its own record as it lapped the Nürburgring Nordschleife in 7 minutes 24.17 seconds—5.64 seconds faster than the previous-generation model. This makes it the fastest luxury cars fitted with either combustion or hybrid powertrains.

The Gateway Group, one of the leading automotive dealer groups in the Philippines opens a new exclusive website dedicated to the Mitsubishi Xforce: Xforce.PH.

It’s hard to believe but the current second-generation Mazda CX-5 has been around for roughly eight years now. While it’s managed to outlast some relationships, it was birthed in a completely different world back then—electrification wasn’t a buzz word and no one took Chinese car brands seriously. Fast forward to today and you’ve got everyone and their uncle talking about hybrids (or EVs) and the Chinese have carved a solid five percent share of sales. It’s this sort of world the 2024 CX-5 finds itself in and one where, in some regard, it’s playing catch up.

Suzuki Auto PH Shows Off Ertiga Hybrid Taxi

Suzuki Philippines showed off what could be the country’s first (mild) hybrid taxi: the Suzuki Ertiga GA Taxi.

ACMobility, the official distributor of BYD electric vehicles in the Philippines, announces that the BYD Sealion 6 DM-i, the brand’s latest compact SUV and the first model to feature the new Super DM-i Technology, is now available for reservation days before it is launched in the country on July 25, 2024, at the Glorietta Activity Center.

Last week, VinFast Philippines finally priced their first market offering: the VF5 sub-compact EV SUV. Though the price is attractive enough at P 1,191,000, some may find it still a bit out of reach. This is where VinFast Philippines’ unique battery subscription plan comes in.

The 2024 Subaru Forester continued its impressive streak of safety-related accolades by receiving the highest possible rating from the U.S.-based Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) for their latest rear crash prevention test.

Astara-led GAC Motor Philippines continues with their strategic expansion campaign, this time launching the GAC Motor Santa Rosa outlet through a partnership with Bermaz Auto Asia.

BMW Philippines has completed the demanding southern leg of the Philippine Loop traversing over 3,000 kilometers in 13 days. This remarkable feat stands as a testament not only to the spirit and exploration skills of the team, but also to the exceptional fuel efficiency, comfort, and reliability offered by their BMW vehicles—the BMW 318i Touring, BMW X3 xDrive 20d Business, and the X5 xDrive 30d M Sport.

Toyota, Lexus Drops Prices Of HEV Line-Up Thanks To Executive Order 62

Toyota Motor Philippines becomes the latest carmaker to announce reduced pricing for their HEVs thanks to the passage of Executive Order No. 62 (Series 2024).

Sojitz G Auto Philippines (SGAP) has officially dropped the Geely brand. Despite ceasing being the Chinese brand’s official distributor of vehicles and parts since July 1, they only made the official announcement (posted on their official website) last Friday, July 19, 2024.

JAC Motors Is Ready To Re-Launch In The Philippines With 6 Dealers

Following its public preview at the 2024 Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) in April, JAC Motors (pronounced ‘jack’ Motors) Philippines, another brand distributed through Astara announces significant progress in expanding its presence in the country.

BYD App Launched In Philippines Enhancing Ownership Experience

BYD Cars Philippines is strengthening its commitment to the Philippine market by launching the BYD App, a new mobile application that will elevate the overall customer ownership experience through the convenience of vehicle monitoring at the palm of your hands. The app is now available for download in both the Google Play Store and Apple App Store.

Hyundai Motor Philippines has a momentum going on right now. Sales are up 40 percent for the first half of 2024, compared to the same period last year. They’re also looking at opening more dealerships outside of Metro Manila. Add to that, they have two new cars in their lineup, and they’re electrified. Meet the new Tucson Hybrid and Santa Fe Hybrid.

Lexus has finally done it. After showing it off as a concept at the Tokyo Auto Salon, Lexus has decided to put the special one-off Morizo edition into production as the Lexus LBX Morizo RR. Order books in Japan have been opened with customer delivers to start by late August.

Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) announces its latest customer-centric initiative, the 2024 Isuzu Maintenance Savers Promo, a nationwide promo designed to reward customers for pre-scheduling their service appointments. It underscores IPC’s commitment to customer satisfaction by offering significant savings on essential vehicle maintenance services.

Ford Philippines recently recognized its top dealer partners in sales, service and customer experience during the 2024 Ford Dealer Convention.

Discover the future of driving with Audi Philippines’ Electric Dreams Promo, featuring exclusive discounts of over P 1,000,000. Available only at the PGA Cars Studio in Greenhills from July 26 to 28, 2024, this limited-time offer is your chance to turn dreams into reality.

Hyundai Starts Assembly Of Kona Electric In Indonesia

Hyundai has rolled off its first-ever Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) built completely in Indonesia: the second-generation Konda Electric.

The Vios Cup is no more. For its 10th year, the one-make race program that started in 2014 was revamped, and is now known as the Toyota Gazoo Racing Philippine Cup (TGR Philippine Cup). Along with the new name is a refresh of the events for the competing racers, as well as more possibilities in the future.

MPT Mobility, the pioneer in smart urban mobility in the Philippines, continues to enhance the driving experience by introducing innovative solutions and services. In line with this vision, MPT Mobility announces its latest collaboration through its business division, Assist and Assistance Concept, Inc. (AACI), now partnered with the LausGroup of Companies, one of the largest and fastest-growing multi-brand automotive networks in the country.

Chery Auto Philippines inaugurates its newest dealership in Isabela. The newly-opened Chery Cordon is operating under the management of Auto Ten Trade & Services. Chery Cordon is located along Maharlika Highway, Taringsing, Cordon, Isabela.

Nissan Philippines introduces its Rainy Day Deals after sales promotion, helping customers ensure that their vehicles are in proper condition and fit for driving during the rainy season. The promotion is available to customers with any Nissan model from the 2014 onwards.

To celebrate 35 years of the MX-5, four Mazda MX-5s—one of each generation—drove a 1,000-mile (1,600-kilometer) route from Land’s End to John O’ Groats in the United Kingdom using sustainable fuel. Powered entirely by a 100 percent biofuel from Sustain, the world’s best-selling two-seater sports car became the first car to complete the end-to-end drive across the UK using sustainable fuel.

2024 VinFast VF5 Priced At P 992K; Now Available For Sale At Inaugural VinFast Showrooms

With VinFast Philippines opening its first three dealerships in the country, it has also revealed the specs and pricing of its first product: the 2024 VF5.

Omoda & Jaecoo Philippines Finally Signs 5 Dealers

After a year of careful planning, Omoda & Jaecoo Philippines (OJPH) has finally announced its first five dealerships.

In this year’s J.D. Power “Initial Quality Study” (IQS), Porsche ranks first in the overall ranking in the premium segment.

Finally, it’s here. The all-new 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado has been launched. Originally pegged for a June 7 launch, Toyota Motor Philippines had to delay its launch timing by more than a month as port congestions have led to stocks arriving much later than expected.

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