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August 7, 2025

Omoda Jaecoo Can't Seem To Figure Out Just How Much Power The Jaecoo J7 SHS Makes

UPDATE (8/8): A representative of Omoda Jaecoo Philippines reached out and confirmed that the outputs they indicated in their press release: 275 horsepower and 365 Nm of torque are the correct ones. The outputs indicated on their website and brochure are, in fact, erroneous.

This weekend, Lexus is making a bold statement at the Toyota Gazoo Racing (TGR) Philippine Cup with the debut of the LBX as the official track day lead car. Blending bold design, hybrid efficiency, and dynamic handling, the LBX redefines what compact luxury can do on and off the track.

GWM Philippines continues its strong upward trajectory as it announces its highest-ever monthly sales performance in July 2025, an achievement since the brand entered the local market. Posting a 22 percent month-on-month growth in July, this new record reﬂects the growing market conﬁdence in GWM’s robust and reliable lineup of pickups and SUVs.

Porsche and Audi take the center stage at the World of Supercars, a showcase of luxury and innovation scheduled until August 11, 2025 at The Podium.

Hyundai Motor Philippines Inc. (HMPH) is once again bringing the Hyundai Mobility Experience (HME) to the City of Cebu. This August 8 to 10, mallgoers can experience the latest Hyundai innovations at the SM Seaside Cebu Activity Center.

Ayala Corporation’s Iconic Dealership, Inc. continues to consolidate the operation of its Honda Cars dealerships as it turns over the operation of Honda Cars Alabang to the Gateway Group.

Kia To Be More Agile, Responsive To Filipino Consumer Needs, Wants

Some eyebrows were raised when an automotive outsider, Jay Lopez, was chosen to become the new managing director for Kia in the Philippines. Ever the frank talker, Jay says it was ACMobility’s Jaime Alfonso de Ayala who sought him out to head the Korean automotive brand.

Hariphil Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI), the official distributor of Chevrolet in the Philippines, celebrated its top-performing dealerships at the first-ever “The Chevys” Dealer Awards.

Logistics companies getting cold feet when it comes to transporting electrified vehicles? No worries for BYD; they’ll just use their very own ship. BYD’s dedicated roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) vessel just completed its maiden voyage with its first international port of call being the Philippines. In the process, it delivered 1,500 additional new energy vehicles.

Laus Auto Group announces the appointment of Froilan G. Dytianquin as its new Managing Director for its Automotive group. The appointment reinforces the Group’s commitment to strong, experienced leadership as it drives further local and regional expansion that deepens partnerships with leading automotive brands.

Lynk & Co continues to elevate the Filipino driving experience with limited-time promos on its most advanced models, available until September 30, 2025.

Li Auto Philippines became the official mobility partner of the GMA Gala 2025 last August 2. The partnership was done in partnership with GMA Network and Sparkle GMA Artist Center.

In the wake of recent typhoons, Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) is reaching out to help customers get back on their feet and back on the road through the launch of its 2025 Flood Assistance Program, S.O.S. (Support On Standby), a dedicated initiative to support vehicle owners affected by flooding across the country.

SMC Asia Car Distributors Corp., the official importer and distributor of BMW in the Philippines, is bringing its “BMW Joy in Motion” event to the UP Town Center. The three-day event, happening from Friday, August 8 to Sunday, August 10, is happening at the UP Town Center Phase 2 from 10 AM to 9 PM. This gives mall goers, nearby residents, and car enthusiasts an exclusive look at some of BMW’s latest and most sought-after vehicles.

The Clark International Festival of Speed or CIFOS returns for the third year. The three-day event now includes an all-new CIFOS 4-Wheel Expo. The event runs at the Clark International Speedway in Pampanga this October 17 to 19, 2025.

Kia PH Sales Are Up 71 Percent So Far In 2025

Kia Philippines, a subsidiary of ACMobility, continues to be one of the fastest-growing brands among the country’s Top 10 automotive players. Based on the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines, Inc. (CAMPI) industry report for the first half of 2025, the brand sold 4,195 units—a 71 percent increase—from the same period in 2024. This makes Kia the tenth best-selling brand locally with a 1.82 percent market share.

Astara-backed JMC Philippines isn’t just making their pickup trucks immune (so far) from the excise tax, but they’re actually giving hefty discounts of up to P 260,000. Other financing and special deals are also available for both the Grand Avenue and Vigus.

Ford Philippines has just confirmed that the new Territory is dropping in this August 8. Shown off through the brand’s social media channels, it shows a substantial overhaul inside and out for their best-selling small SUV.

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has announced a management reshuffle which sees them with a new Chief Executive Officer from November onwards.

Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) announces that its light-duty truck, the Traviz, has surpassed the 30,000-sales mark in the country. To commemorate this achievement, the leading truck brand awarded a lucky customer with an exclusive travel package worth P 300,000.

When was the last time you considered a Mercedes-Benz design to be elegantly timeless? If it was under the direction of Bruno Sacco, Mercedes-Benz’s chief of design from 1975 to 1999, then you’re in the vast majority. Since then, the three-pointed star hasn’t really found their aesthetic footing and judging by the upcoming all-new GLC, they’ll be tripping on themselves altogether.

After an extensive public preview and testing process, Omoda Jaecoo Philippines is ready to launch its first plug-in hybrid vehicle: the 2025 Jaecoo J7 SHS.

Mitsubishi Motors PH Awards Its Best Dealers For 2025

Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) recognized the outstanding achievements of its dealer network during the recently held Dealer Conference. The event highlighted the exceptional performance of dealers, reaffirming MMPC’s commitment to delivering quality products and services to Filipino customers nationwide. Among this year’s top awardees were:

Hyundai Motor Philippines Inc. (HMPH) formally signed a partnership with Good Neighbors Philippines, a humanitarian organization established in South Korea that aims to serve the marginalized and underserved.

In the face of the severe flooding that struck Luzon due to the successive impact of Typhoon Dante and Typhoon Emong, many low-lying areas particularly in Laguna were left submerged and isolated. Among the affected communities were neighborhoods near Suzuki Philippines’ head office, where residents endured days of heavy rainfall, rising floodwaters, and restricted access to basic needs and emergency support.

This August’s “Live Your Dream, Drive Forward,” is now making a brand-new Honda now within easier reach.

2026 Honda Prelude To Come In 4 Exterior Colors, 2 Interior Colors

Just a couple of days back, Honda started to release official information surrounding the all-new 2026 Prelude which will hold its global debut in September.

The Yaris Cross joins the ranks of Toyota vehicles that have scored a perfect 5-star safety rating bestowed by the ASEAN New Car Assessment Program or ASEAN NCAP.

Toyota Motor PH Adds New Yaris Cross Hybrid Variant Starting This August

Toyota Motor Philippines adds a new variant to its Yaris Cross range starting this August with the Yaris Cross SE HEV. Priced at P 1,690,000, it’s P 80,000 more than the Yaris Cross S HEV.

With over 1,500 Tesla vehicles now registered and actively operating in the Philippines, Tesla is committed to delivering an exceptional electric vehicle (EV) ownership experience as well. A crucial aspect of this commitment involves the strategic placement of charging stations in locations where they are most needed. By carefully analyzing traffic patterns, popular destinations, and customer feedback, Tesla is then able to identify optimal locations for charging facilities.

Mitsubishi Motors Philippines and Security Bank have joined forces to establish Mitsubishi Motors Finance Philippines, Inc. (MMFP). Under the brand “Mitsubishi Motors Finance powered by Security Bank,” MMFP started operations at five Mitsubishi Motors dealerships in April, and now offer financing solutions across all 67 Mitsubishi Motors dealerships nationwide.

Police cruisers often go through punishment that’s well beyond what the typical motorist would encounter in their lifetime. This is a big reason why Toyota Motor Philippines got curious as to the condition of Prius patrol cars currently deployed in, of all places, Tacloban City, Leyte.

Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) is bringing its Next Level Mobility experience to Quezon City and Mandaluyong. This time, the event will be held at new mall locations, aiming to reach an even wider audience of residents in both cities.

Answering clamors for more affordable overnight parking at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport, its operator, New NAIA Infrastructure Corporation (NNIC), has announced preferred rates for verified NAIA passengers.

SAIC Motor Philippines, the exclusive distributor of MG vehicles in the Philippines, is extending discounts to customers whose vehicles were affected by the recent typhoons.

New car sales inched up 16.5 percent for the first half of 2025. According to the latest report from the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines (CAMPI) and the Truck Manufacturers Association (TMA), January to June 2025 sales hit 230,912 units, compared to 198,179 units in the same period in 2024.

Due to public demand, Tesla Philippines is extending its first-ever showcase at the Power Plant Mall until Sunday, August 3.

ACMobility, together with BYD Philippines, turned over four electrified vehicles to the Ayala Foundation—the social development arm of the Ayala Group of Companies. These vehicles—three Shark 6 DMOs and one Sealion 6 DM-i—will enhance the foundation’s disaster response capabilities.

Do you drive through C5 or EDSA daily? Well, this could be the last set of wheels you’ll ever need if you drive a Tesla. Unplugged Performance, an Tesla aftermarket specialist, just unveiled the Unplugged Performance UP Forged Road Warrior wheel—a set of wheels they deem to be indestructible.

Mercedes-Benz PH Appoints Gateway Group As New Cebu Dealer

IC Star Automotive, Inc., the official distributor of Mercedes-Benz passenger cars and vans in the Philippines, is appointing a new dealer for Mercedes-Benz Cebu effective August 1, 2025.

Honda has confirmed that the all-new Prelude is making its global debut this September. Ahead of time, the carmaker has released preliminary information, particularly surrounding its “grand concept.” This comes after Honda revealed some tidbits surrounding its suspension and brakes.

The All-New Chevrolet Groove Dances In With A P 1.156M Price Tag

Chevrolet Philippines has launched their sub-compact SUV challenger, the all-new Groove, and it comes with a P 1,156,000 introductory price (P 1,268,000 list price).

Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) makes “Abante, Posible” for more micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) with the introduction of three new next-generation Tamaraw variants: the Wing Van, Mobile Store, and Food Truck.

Chery Auto Philippines recently gathered its nationwide dealer network for its Mid-Year Dealer Conference to reaffirm its commitment to growth, innovation, and customer satisfaction as it gears towards an exciting second half of 2025.

GWM Philippines continues to deliver exceptional value to Filipino car buyers by reaffirming its commitment through affordability, innovation, and performance. In a confident move that puts customers first, GWM is pleased to announce that pricing for the new Cannon will remain unchanged until further notice.

Inchcape Philippines, the exclusive distributor of Changan in the country, is providing the pioneering fleet of electric vehicles to EV Taxi Corp as the local taxi operator and Grab partner in a push for sustainable mobility—an industry movement officially marked by the recent launch of GrabTaxi Electric.

The JETOUR X70 Lightning i-DM Is A Problem Solver

Filipinos are complex people. Some put ketchup in their sinigang, there are those that eat carbs with carbs (hello, pancit canton with rice), and others say they already left the house when they’re still in the bathroom. In automotive context though, there’s one that makes a car purchase hard—some like a 7-seater but not an MPV, but don’t want to go all-out for an SUV either.

Mazda Philippines partners with Pawssion Project to give a voice and a hand to the voiceless—abused and neglected animals. The partnership aims to raise funding to help cover the basic needs and rehabilitation of rescued animals, on top of a long-term loan of a specially-equipped BT-50 pickup truck that will help in the foundation’s day-to-day operations.

Jetour Auto Philippines is enhancing the accessibility of the X70 Lightning i-DM 7-seater plug-in hybrid SUV.

Inchcape Philippines, the exclusive distributor of Changan in the country, says its two new electrified vehicles—the Nevo Q05 SUV and Hunter K50 pickup truck both sport the longest comprehensive range in their respective categories.

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