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February 13, 2025

Breaking News: Nissan To Shut Down Thailand Plant

UPDATE: Nissan Philippines has released a statement on the matter (2/14).

After calling off their mega merger with Honda, Nissan CEO Makoto Uchida faced investors as he detailed drastic steps to keep the carmaker alive. Chief among them is the closure of three plants in the next two years including the carmaker’s manufacturing presence in Thailand.

Both Nissan and Honda have a thing for drama. Just before Christmas, they announced plans to merge creating the world’s third largest carmaker. And now, just before Valentine’s, they’ve announced their breakup.

Proof that Lamborghini’s on the right track with their Direzione Cor Tauri electrification strategy? Sales are up 6 percent year-on-year. With 10,687 vehicles delivered worldwide in 2024, it represents Lamborghini’s best-ever annual sales performance.

Kia is holding its second EV Day on February 27 and has confirmed its plans to show off production versions of the EV4 and PV5 as well as present the Concept EV2.

Honda Cars Philippines is parading its three-vehicle e:HEV line-up around select Metro Manila malls starting this February 14 to March 16, 2025.

MG Iloilo nabbed the first-ever MG Motor Philippines Dealer of the Year Award. Operated by GrandCars, Inc., the performance of MG Iloilo as well as the rest of the MG dealer network was instrumental in the Chinese brand’s highest sales volume ever with over 9,000 units sold in 2024.

Geely is now operating as a subsidiary with direct ties to Geely Automotive International Corporation (GAIC). During its brand re-launch, the head of Geely Motor Philippines, Willy Wan outlined its strategy which can be summarized as: cheaper, better, faster.

Geely PH Goes All-Electric With 2025 EX5 Compact SUV

UPDATE: Final pricing is revealed to be P 1,799,000 (4/2025).

Geely Motor Philippines is now in business. Switching from a distributor to subsidiary arrangement, the carmaker has formally introduced its new product offerings, representing its present and its future. Apart from the updated Coolray (which they announced in October) and Emgrand, Geely showed off the EX5 full-electric compact SUV.

The Coolray isn’t the only internal combustion engine model that received updates for 2025. Under Geely Motor Philippines, a newly formed subsidiary that reports directly to Geely in China, the Emgrand sub-compact sedan gets a slew of updates as well.

Mercedes-Benz, under Inchcape Philippines, has special offers for their all-electric EQ series this February 14 to 16, 2025.

Mazda has released the schedule of all legs of its Fan Festa 2025 which will be held in Tohoku, Fuji Speedway, and Okayama in Japan.

Ford China President To Head International Markets Group Including Philippines

Former Ford Philippines managing director and current head of the International Markets Group, Kay Hart, will have a new role within the Ford Motor Company.

Volvo’s smallest and most sustainable car, the EX30, receives the Cross Country treatment. The EX30 Cross Country takes the successful recipe of the EX30 and adds rugged ingredients making it perfect for people who want to explore beyond the urban confines.

MINI Pop-Up Store Opens In Alabang Town Center

Mini has opened a pop-up store at the Alabang Town Center until January 5, 2026. Mallgoers will have the chance to explore the brand’s latest models at the Corte de las Palmas, Alabang Town Center from 11 AM to 9 PM daily.

Who says you need a ladder on frame SUV or pickup truck to hit the trails? Meet the 2026 Subaru Forester Wilderness—a compact SUV with enough off-road chops to make some 4x4s blush.

Honda Cars Philippines is offering various ownership options this February. Aside from the usual low all-in down payments, low monthly amortization, and cash discounts, the carmaker is giving one year’s worth of preventive maintenance services for free.

Review: 2025 BMW X5 xDrive50e M Sport

The X5 burst into the scene at the turn of the century and was the first SUV that emphasized “Sport” over “Utility”, so much so that BMW coined the term, “Sport Activity Vehicle.” Over the 26 years and four generations that followed, the X5 continued to be the gold standard and whatever it did, rivals like the Audi Q7, Lexus RX, and whatever dreadful thing Mercedes-Benz comes up with these days, followed. Hard to believe this current-generation—the G05—was launched way back in 2018, because as far as we’re concerned it’s still a darn good drive.

Despite challenges elsewhere, Mitsubishi Motors says they remain committed to the Philippines. In fact, the Japanese carmaker pledged an additional P 7-billion investment in the next five years, including plans to join the Philippine government’s replacement to the CARS program.

A bit of trivia: I almost ended up working for Ford as a product planner sometime in the 2000s. Though I passed all the interviews and even got an offer, the Blue Oval’s then marketing guy decided I’d be better off continuing my career as a motoring journalist, and that’s exactly what I’ve been doing for close to 30 years now. Now, I write about cars for a living, I still can’t help but look at the presence of products and its features the way a product planner would. Does it make sense? Does it contribute to the brand’s overall image? Is it priced right?

First Adidas Mercedes-AMG F1 Collection Drops At Select Stores

The first Adidas Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team collection drops today at select retailers in the Philippines.

BAIC Philippines continues its expansion with the opening of BAIC Bacolor. Located at Jose Abad Santos Avenue, Cabalantian, Bacolor, Pampanga, BAIC Bacolor is handled by the Laus Group of Companies (LGC).

You just don’t know what Nissan’s thinking at this point. After company insiders sounded the alarm that they only had enough cash to survive into the next year, the carmaker sought ways to keep itself alive and afloat. This led them to consider merging with Honda to create the third largest carmaker. Now, Nissan wants out.

While the Philippines is still waiting for the all-new Forester, it’s finally gotten the powertrain it needs: a full hybrid system. First launched in the Crosstrek, Subaru’s Strong Hybrid Electric Vehicle (SHEV) system makes it to their compact SUV starting in one of their most important markets: the United States.

SM Megamall Is The First Stop In The Toyota Tamaraw Abante Posible Tour

Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) invites the public to the “Abante Posible! Next Generation Toyota Tamaraw Roadshow,” a dynamic caravan event celebrating the return of an iconic vehicle and its role in empowering Filipino lives.

Kia has finally revealed all when it comes to the 2025 Sorento Turbo Hybrid. We finally have the line-by-line specs and, of course, the prices. You can check out our detailed write-up or even watch our first impressions.

The Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines, Inc. (CAMPI) is partnering with Angat Buhay, a non-profit non-government organization, to support their climate action and sustainability initiatives. As part of this collaboration, CAMPI has donated P 500,000 to Angat Buhay to fund programs that aid disaster-prone areas and promote environmental resilience nationwide.

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February 13, 2025

Breaking News: Nissan To Shut Down Thailand Plant

Nissan, Honda Announce Breakup Just Before Valentine's Day

Lamborghini Is On The Right Track With Direzione Cor Tauri Strategy

Kia To Expand Electrification Strategy As They Hint On EV4 Sedan, PV5 MPV

Catch The Honda e:HEV Hybrid Line-Up At These Metro Manila Malls

MG Iloilo Is First-Ever MG Dealer Of The Year

Geely Motor PH Outlines Cheaper, Better, Faster Strategy

February 12, 2025

Geely PH Goes All-Electric With 2025 EX5 Compact SUV

Updated Geely Emgrand Drops In For P 949K

Mercedes-Benz PH Offering As Much As P 700K Off Its EQ Line-Up This Weekend

Mazda Fan Festa 2025 Schedules Announced

February 11, 2025

Ford China President To Head International Markets Group Including Philippines

Volvo EX30 Cross Country Is Designed For Exploration

February 10, 2025

MINI Pop-Up Store Opens In Alabang Town Center

The 2026 Subaru Forester Wilderness Has More Ground Clearance Than A Ford Ranger Wildtrak

Honda Cars PH Now Offering Free PMS As Part Of February Offers

February 9, 2025

Review: 2025 BMW X5 xDrive50e M Sport

Mitsubishi Pledges P 7-Billion Investment To Produce A New Model In The Philippines

Review: 2025 Ford Bronco Outer Banks w/ Sasquatch Package

February 7, 2025

First Adidas Mercedes-AMG F1 Collection Drops At Select Stores

BAIC Expands To Bacolor, Pampanga

Pride May Spell The End Of The Nissan-Honda Merger

197-Horsepower 2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid Can Go More Than 900-km On A Tank Of Fuel

February 6, 2025

SM Megamall Is The First Stop In The Toyota Tamaraw Abante Posible Tour

Prices, Specs, Colors: All The Info On The 2025 Kia Sorento Turbo Hybrid

CAMPI, Angat Buhay Partner For Climate, Sustainability Action