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April 4, 2025

Stocks Of The All-Electric 2025 BYD eMAX 7 Have Arrived

BYD Cars Philippines, a subsidiary of ACMobility, shares a first look at the all-new BYD EMax 7 MPV as stocks arrive at its storage facility. This family-friendly Electric Vehicle is set to revolutionize the Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV) segment, offering a perfect blend of sustainability, comfort, convenience, and safety, with advanced technology features.

Pick-up trucks are expected to be one thing and one thing only – a highly-capable, function piece of automotive ingenuity that is designed to be a hauler and rough-rider. In the case of the Philippines, pick-ups are known to be the go-to for industries like construction and developers. On the flipside, pick-ups have also become the foundational base for overlanding and off-roading rigs, further fueling the passions of outdoor adventurers and a new generation of campers.

GAC Motor Bonifacio Global City Opens

GAC Motor Philippines, in partnership with the Autohub Group, successfully inaugurated its flagship dealership, GAC Motor Bonifacio Global City (BGC).

EVOxTerra, the exclusive distributor of Hongqi in the Philippines is set to augment their lineup with the upcoming introduction of their next-generation electric vehicles—the Hongqi EH7 full electric sedan and Hongqi EHS7 full electric SUV.

Chery Auto Philippines (CAP) is gearing up to launch a revamped line-up at the Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) this April 10 to 13, 2025.

MG Motor Philippines announces an exclusive partnership with Maybank for MG’s New Energy Vehicle and EV line-up. This partnership, which runs until April 30, 2025, comes with a vision to push more electric vehicles on Philippine roads.

Motor Image Pilipinas, Inc. (MIPI), the exclusive distributor of Subaru vehicles in the Philippines, will be treating Crosstrek customers, across all its accredited dealerships in the country, to a free GT Kit upgrade.

Hyundai is sticking it out with hydrogen mobility with the introduction of the all-new Nexo hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV).

Hyundai has unveiled the refreshed Ioniq 6 and Ioniq 6 N Line at the Seoul Mobility Show 2025. Building on the design spirit of the World Car of the Year winning vehicle first launched in 2022 (read our review), the new Ioniq 6 is all about refined curves and enhanced proportions for a more balanced silhouette.

Hyundai MotorStudio Seoul Celebrates The Carmaker's 100 Millionth Car Produced

Close to 60 years ago, Hyundai Motor embarked on a journey to manufacture cars. It’s this journey told in a wonderfully curated exhibit at the Hyundai MotorStudio Seoul.

Between the two main brands of the Hyundai Motor Group—Kia and Hyundai, the former has a large MPV in the form of the Carnival, while Hyundai has, of all things, the Palisade.

Hyundai Motor Philippines Inc. (HMPH) held its second Dealer of the Year (DOTY) Awards where Hyundai Commonwealth bagged the 2025 Dealer of the Year honors.

Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP), in partnership with Toyota Iligan City Inc., of the Toyota Cagayan de Oro Inc. group has officially begun the development of the Toyota Clarin, Misamis Occidental Service Center. The first of its kind in the province, it offers local residents direct access to Toyota’s after sales services.

JMC Philippines, under Astara, expands its pickup range with the introduction of the JMEVs. Soon to be made available at JMC dealerships nation, these JMEVs offer a new choice for eco-conscious buyers.

Confirmed: Isuzu Philippines To Launch Refreshed mu-X On April 4

Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) has officially announced the launch of the highly anticipated 2025 Isuzu mu-X, set to take place on April 4, 2025. With a refreshed bold and luxurious design, the latest edition of Isuzu’s flagship SUV promises enhanced features that elevate both style and functionality.

Car designers are often constrained either by engineers or worse, by financers. But what happens when those limitations are removed? You get one-off concept cars like the Hyundai Insteroid.

Kia Philippines, a subsidiary of ACMobility, held its 2024 Dealer of the Year Awards (DOYA), marking the inaugural celebration of its dealerships under ACMobility’s leadership. The ceremony celebrated the dedication, hard work, and commitment of the brand’s dealer network to delivering exceptional customer experiences.

Håkan Samuelsson returns as Volvo Cars’ CEO and President. Samuelsson will serve a two-year term as the Swedish automaker prepares to appoint a long-term successor. He replaces Jim Rowan who will leave Volvo Cars altogether.

Hyundai Opens In Palawan

Hyundai Motor Philippines Inc. (HMPH) officially opened the doors to its 39th dealership, Hyundai Palawan.

Jetour had three cars in tow when it first arrived in the Philippines: there’s the Ice Cream EV, the Dashing crossover, and the X70 crossover. I’m sure you know about the first two, but not about the third—that’s about to change.

Here Are The Results Of The 2025 Toyota Philippine Cup First Race Weekend

The 2025 Toyota Gazoo Racing Philippine Cup season was off to a thrilling start. After the first race weekend, racing veteran Maila Alivia currently leads the Super Sporting Class, while Jesse Garcia leads in the Sporting Class. Sim racer and Vios Cup Autocross Challenge graduate Luis Moreno, meanwhile, leads the standings in the Novice Class.

For the fourth consecutive year, Chery Alabang has been awarded as Chery Auto Philippines’ Dealer of the Year (DOYA) in recognition for its exceptional performance in sales, aftersales, customer relations, and overall operations.

Toyota has made the headlines by dominating new car sales in the Philippines. Last February alone, Toyota managed to sell 18,528 units, good enough for a 47.3 percent market share. These figures, impressively, are nine percent higher year-on-year and 2 percent higher month-on-month. For the first two months, their sales tally has already reached 36,606 units—an 11 percent growth for 2025 so far. But just how many of these vehicles are made at the Santa Rosa, Laguna plant?

Heading to Japan soon? Take a trip to Hiroshima to visit the partially renovated Mazda Museum. Since it opened in 1994, the Mazda Museum has welcomed over 50,000 visitors and a renovation, first made in 2022, in time for Mazda’s 100th anniversary, is now expanded with a more immersive experience than before.

The 2025 Nissan Patrol Is Your New Stately Ride For P 5.385M (w/ Specs)

Marking a new chapter in its more than 70-year history, the all-new Nissan Patrol is all about legacy, innovation, and luxury. The solitary variant for the Philippine market comes with a P 5,385,000 price tag with additional premiums for the three of four available exterior colors.

ACMobility Rolls Out Roving Power Banks For EVs And PHEVs Called Power-On-Wheels

ACMobility has officially launched its mobile EV charging station (EVCS), Power-on-Wheels (POW). With POW, ACMobility provides easier access to fast charging, especially for those without nearby charging stations. Equipped with onboard fast DC chargers, POW allows EV owners to charge their vehicles with ease and flexibility—saving time by avoiding queues at public charging stations. They can charge conveniently from their dwelling (home or condo) or office location.

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