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January 8, 2025

These Honda EVs Are Arriving In Showrooms By 2026


Honda’s new family of dedicated battery electric vehicles is inching closer to production with the unveil of two Honda 0 (Zero) Series prototypes: the Honda 0 Saloon and Honda 0 SUV. These two vehicles will be introduced gradually to global markets starting in 2026.

January 7, 2025

Mitsubishi Takes Inspiration From Metal Gear Solid For This Custom Outlander PHEV


The Triton may be the centerpiece of Mitsubishi Motors’ display at the Tokyo Auto Salon, but its design and customization team isn’t stopping there. Joining it at the 8-car booth is the Outlander PHEV Night Seeker Concept.

BYD, Chery, Geely, SAIC All Had Record Sales In 2024


Chinese brands led by BYD, Chery, Geely, SAIC, and Great Wall have all logged strong sales in 2024 thanks to various government subsidies and increased global exports.

January 6, 2025

Would You Believe PHLPost Used To Pay P 107 Per Liter Of Fuel?


The Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) has reduced the fuel price for its mail delivery fleet to nearly half of what it was in previous years. The move will greatly benefit the public in the form of continuous, affordable, and on-time delivery of mail and parcel.

Motor Image Brings Back Subaru STI Package For Its Models; GT Edition Set To Be Discontinued


Motor Image is set to discontinue its long-standing GT Edition package for real-deal STI ones starting this 2025. Headlining its participation at the Singapore Motorshow 2025 is a trio of vehicles all decked out in STI aero parts—the Forester, WRX, and Subaru BRZ.

Suzuki Auto PH Brings In Jimny 5DR Rhino Edition With P 1.739M Starting Price


After launching the Jimny 3-door Rhino Edition last November, Suzuki Auto Philippines announces that the Jimny 5-door (5DR) is also getting the same Rhino treatment. Priced starting at P 1,739,000, the Jimny 5DR Rhino Edition packs adventure-ready aesthetics to match its legendary 4x4 heritage.

Mazda To Produce EV Battery Packs At New Japan Plant


Mazda has announced that it will produce battery packs for its new battery electric vehicle at a new plant in Iwakuni City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. It will have an annual capacity of 10 GWh.

Petron Starts 2025 With Opening Of Revitalized Treats Stores


Petron Treats, the convenience store chain of Petron, starts a new era this 2025 with its relaunched stores and new features that cater to motorists and commuters alike.

January 4, 2025

New Car Sales Will Struggle To Hit Target Year-End As Chinese Brands Carve 5.3 Percent Market Share


New car sales have reached 425,208 units for the first 11 months of 2024 marking an 8.8 percent increase compared to the same period last year. This is according to the latest joint industry report from the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines (CAMPI) and the Truck Manufacturers Association (TMA).

Petron Opens Its 60th Car Care Center


Petron Corporation opened its 60th Car Care Center (CCC) outlet and its biggest one to date. Located in Urdaneta, Pangasinan, it represents a new milestone in its commitment to meet the diverse needs of motorists across the country.

January 3, 2025

Toyota Motor Philippines Introduces Updated Corolla Altis For 2025


As silent as its hybrid powertrain in electric mode, Toyota Motor Philippines quietly introduces the refreshed Corolla Altis for 2025. Like what we’ve seen for the Thai market, the latest version of the compact sedan gets both aesthetic and powertrain changes to greet the new year.

Hyundai Shows Off 2025 Creta Electric


Hyundai may have its dedicated EV range in form of the Ioniq family, but that doesn’t mean their efforts to electrify the rest of their line-up stops there. After the Kona and Casper (Inster), the next crossover to get the BEV treatment is the Creta Electric.

Hyundai Motor PH Shows Off Ioniq 5 N At 2025 BGC Countdown


CarGuide.PH’s Top Pick for 2024, the Ioniq 5 N, helped usher in 2025 thanks to Hyundai Motor Philippines’ continued partnership with Bonifacio Global City and the City of Taguig.

Porsche Philippines Opens Order Books For All-New Macan Electric


After its global introduction about a year ago, Porsche Philippines is accepting orders for the all-new, second-generation Macan. Slated for a January launch, the Macan Electric signifies a big evolution for the nameplate as it goes full electric this time around (see the official teaser below).

January 2, 2025

Singapore Motorshow 2025 Promises To Be Largest Showcase Of EVs In ASEAN


The countdown to the Singapore Motorshow 2025 has begun. Southeast Asia’s first major motor show is happening this January 9 to 12, 2025 and promises to be the largest showcase of Electric Vehicles (EVs). It will also feature new brands and new car unveilings.

EastWest Credit Cards Renew Partnership With Unioil To Give Motorists Up To P 4.00 Per Liter In Discount


As EastWest celebrates its 30th Anniversary, the bank is gearing up for an even stronger 2025 by renewing its exclusive partnership with Unioil. Now on its fifth year, this collaboration continues to offer EastWest credit cardholders substantial fuel savings of up to P 4.00 off per liter at participating Unioil stations nationwide from January 1 to December 31, 2025.

BYD Cars Sales Hit Record In 2024 As It Inches Closer To Tesla


BYD is expecting its global sales to push beyond 4.25 million passenger vehicles (the final tally is 4,272,145 units), pushing it ever closer to Tesla as the world’s best-selling EV maker of 2024. This marks a 41.3 percent year-on-year sales increase compared to 2023. Broken down, the tally is made up of 1,764,992 BEVs; 2,485,378 PHEVs; and 21,775 commercial vehicles. 

January 1, 2025

Win This Jetour X50 Sport When You Shop At Mr. D.I.Y. Shops


Jetour Auto Philippines extends its partnership with home improvement retailer, Mr. D.I.Y. This time around, the brands have collaborated for the “Holi-DIY Spend & Win” raffle promo. Under this promotion, any customer who spends a minimum of P 1,000 at any MR D.I.Y. store nationwide is eligible to win exciting items, including the grand prize: a Jetour X50 Sport compact crossover.

December 31, 2024

Mazda Details 2025 MX-5 35th Anniversary Edition


After its preview at the Mazda Fan Festa 2024 at Fuji Speedway, Mazda has released more details surrounding its Mazda MX-5 35th Anniversary Edition models.

December 28, 2024

Skyway Stage 3's Maria Clara (Quezon Avenue Extension) NB Exit Now Open


San Miguel Corporation’s (SMC) infrastructure arm has opened the new Quezon Avenue extension (Maria Clara) northbound exit at Skyway Stage 3 in Quezon City. The exit, operational as of 6 AM on Saturday, December 28, is expected to ease congestion at the Quezon Avenue northbound exit, a key route for motorists accessing Quezon City.