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May 6, 2025

Ford Philippines Launches Special Edition Ranger, Everest


Ford Philippines bolsters its line-up with two new variants of its Ranger and Everest. Both models receive cosmetic enhancements, while retaining their value-for-money pricing and features.

ACMobility Announces Organizational, Management Restructure


ACMobility, the mobility solutions arm of the Ayala Group announced a series of strategic leadership changes across its business entities. Effective June 1, 2025, these organization enhancements are part of the company’s broader transformation to bolster its operational capabilities, improve workflow, and enhance overall business agility.

Honda Is Offering Exclusive Discounts At The 2025 Auto Focus Summer Multi-Brand Test Drive Festival


Honda Cars Philippines is offering the public to find the “right one” at the 2025 Auto Focus Summer Multi-Brand Test Drive Festival. Happening this May 8 to 11, 2025 from 11 AM to 9 PM at Block 16, SM Mall of Asia Concert Grounds, Pasay City, HCPI is offering test drives of its nine best-selling models.

Isuzu Philippines Breaks Ground For 50th Dealership


Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC), in partnership dealer group Iconic Dealership, Inc. (IDI) marked a milestone with the groundbreaking of its upcoming dealership, Isuzu Mandaluyong, located along the bustling Shaw Boulevard.

Review: 2025 Lotus Emeya S


Lotus. It’s a brand that conjures up plenty of nostalgic memories from Formula 1 to James Bond. Of course, one common thread holding them together is the spirit of being lightweight—a philosophy its founder, Colin Champman lived and breathed by. Now, however, Lotus is much more complicated. Thanks to Chinese money, it’s basically split into two, three if you count its engineering arm. There’s Lotus Cars which still makes sportscars, and there’s Lotus Tech, an EV lifestyle brand. Regardless, they sell everything under one roof.

Toyota RentaCar, JoyRide Partner For Long-Term Car Rental Solutions


Toyota RentαCar, Toyota Motor Philippines’ official car rental service, has officially partnered with JoyRide, the leading mobility app, to offer travelers convenient long-term car rental solutions.

May 5, 2025

HARI Launches EV Commercial Vehicles, New Light-Duty Truck (w/ Brochure)


Hariphil Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI), the official distributor of Hyundai Trucks and Buses in the Philippines, strengthens its commitment to innovation and sustainable progress with the launch of two full electric commercial vehicles and one new light-duty truck.

For 30 Years, The Honda CR-V Has Offered Comfort, Refinement, And Ingenuity In Equal Measure


When the Honda CR-V first appeared in 1995 it transformed the automotive landscape, paving the way for a new breed of family car. Combining the comfort, refinement, practicality, and efficiency of a standard sedan with the rugged go-anywhere ability of a 4x4, the original CR-V sparked a spirit of adventure that is as strong as ever 30 years later.

Review: 2025 MINI Cooper SE Electric


If there’s one vehicle that’s well-suited to an all-electric transition here and now, it’s the Mini Cooper. Minis, particularly the OG 3-door Cooper promise a go-kart-like driving experience, and the point-and-squeeze nature of a battery electric vehicle seems to match that character. And while the fourth-generation Cooper isn’t the first one to offer motivation by electrons, it’s the first one that rides on a proper ground-up developed EV platform. The question is: does it preserve Mini’s fun-to-drive attitude or will it have Alec Issigonis turning in his grave.

May 4, 2025

Almost Every Mazda Vehicle Is Recommended For Teens, New Drivers By IIHS, Consumer Reports


Nearly every Mazda model has been named as a recommended car for teens and new drivers by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and Consumer Reports (CR).

May 2, 2025

Nissan Philippines Names RCBC As Preferred Financing Provider


Yuchengo-led Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC) has entered a strategic partnership with Nissan Philippines Inc, to accelerate car ownership through faster approvals and exclusive deals.

LTO Will Now Require Dealers To Form An Association With At Least 100 Members


More bureaucratic red tape or more efficient service? The Department of Transportation (DOTr) via the Land Transportation Office (LTO), is now requiring dealers to form an organization or association.

Ferrari 12Cilindri And 12Cilindri Spider Awarded At 2025 iF Design Awards


The Ferrari 12Cilindri and 12Cilindri Spider were once again awarded for its design. After winning the Car Design Award, it has now received Gold Award at the 2025 iF Design Awards.

Honda CR-V Gets New Off-Road Variant For 2026


Honda has given its CR-V compact SUV some tech updates and the availability of a rugged off-road variant, at least in the United States.

Dare To Get More With Nissan's Summer Aftersales Service Campaign


Nissan Philippines is excited to announce the launch of its summer aftersales promo: Dare to Get More.

Mitsubishi PH Joins SILAKBO Run 2025 In Support Of Environmental Advocacy


Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) participated in the SILAKBO (Sikad-Lakad-Takbo) Fun Run 2025, held at South Evozone, Nuvali in the City of Santa Rosa, Laguna. This annual event, organized by Save Silang-Santa Rosa River Foundation, Inc. (S3R2) in collaboration with the City Government of Santa Rosa, is dedicated to promoting environmental sustainability and awareness.

April 30, 2025

Mercedes-Benz PH To Launch 2 Plug-In Hybrids This May


Mercedes-Benz Philippines is reversing on its all-electric goals by announcing that two plug-in hybrids will be joining the line-up this May.

Isuzu Butuan Is Dealer Grand Champion At 20th Isuzu Service Skills Olympics


Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) concluded the 20th edition of its annual Isuzu Service Skills Olympics (ISSO), a nationwide competition among its dealership network, held on April 26, 2025. More than just a competition, the ISSO serves as a platform for growth, learning, and continuous improvement for Isuzu’s dealer network in aftersales service.

The Ferrari 296 Speciale Is A Sharper, Faster Plug-In Hybrid Supercar


Coming from a storied lineage of special, sharpened version of mid-engined Ferrari supercars like the 360 Challenge Stradale, F430 Scuderia, and 458 Speciale, the Prancing Horse brand just unveiled the lighter, faster, more agile 296 Speciale (watch our first impressions of the 296 GTS).

Valenzuela City Goes Electric With 41 BYD Dolphin Patrol Vehicles


The City of Valenzuela is going electric has it took delivery of 41 BYD Dolphin EVs to be used as patrol cars to serve various communities in the area. The milestone marks Valenzuela as the first local government unit (LGU) in the Philippines to operate the largest EV police fleet.

Hyundai Motor PH Broadens Roadside Assistance Coverage


Hyundai Motor Philippines Inc. (HMPH) continues working towards its promise to ensure customers’ safe travels by updating its Roadside Assistance program. Under this, Hyundai owners who encounter problems on the road can avail of emergency towing, minor on-site repairs, and other personal auto-related services.

2026 Isuzu D-Max EV: This Is It


After showing it off as a mildly-disguised concept form in March last year, Isuzu has now shown what the production version of the D-Max EV has looked it. It has also revealed its key specifications ahead of its market launch in early 2026.

April 29, 2025

Nissan Turned The Kicks e-Power Into A Blank Canvas For Street Art


Nissan Philippines participated in the 2025 Meeting of Styles Philippines held at TLC Park in Taguig City from April 25 to 27. This international street art festival brought together artists from around the globe to celebrate bold creativity and daring designs.

ACMobility Introduces Paid Charging In Visayas


You now have to pay to use ACMobility’s charging network in Cebu. After rolling out the paid model in Metro Manila late last year, EV owners in Visayas will now have to do the same.

BYD Cars PH And ACMobility Take "One Vision, Two Forces" Approach To Accelerate EV Transition In Cebu


BYD Cars Philippines and ACMobility are teaming up to accelerate Cebu’s transition to electric mobility. This as the two Ayala-owned companies are taking the “One Vision, Two Forces” as a blueprint to electrification.

Omoda & Jaecoo Opens In Pasig City


Omoda and Jaecoo Motor Philippines is one dealership closer to accomplishing their countrywide expansion goal this year with the opening of their largest local dealership and showroom to date. Omoda and Jaecoo Pasig is in partnership with Semicon Motors Trading Inc. The 400-square meter dealership is located in the Semicon Corporate Building along Marcos Highway, Pasig City.