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February 24, 2025

Review: 2025 Volvo EX30 Ultra Extended Range


Volvo’s on a mission. They want to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040—one of the first carmakers to do so. Central to that would be an expanded EV line-up that’s designed and engineered with sustainability in mind. The first-ever EX30 is a step in that direction; it’s designed to have the lowest carbon footprint of any Volvo car to date. Beyond caring for Mother Earth, it’s also a brilliant small EV SUV. It manages to distill everything you admire and love in a Volvo into one characterful package.

These 27 FUSO Canters Will Help Support Ilocos Sur Farmers


Sojitz Fuso Philippines Corporation (SFP), through its dealer partner, HMEN Motors – Fuso Pangasinan turned over a fleet of 27 Fuso Canter FE73 Drop-side units to the local government unit (LGU) of Burgos, Ilocos Sur. This turnover was part of the Farmer’s Day celebration, an annual festival event dedicated in honoring the farmers of Burgos for their invaluable contributions to the agriculture and economy of Ilocos Sur and the Philippines.

BYD Opens In Batangas City


BYD Cars expands to Batangas City with the inauguration of BYD Batangas City. The dealership, operated by Harmony Auto Philippines, provides sustainable and innovative mobility solutions to Filipinos in Southern Luzon.

Suzuki Oton, Iloilo Soon To Open


Suzuki Philippines and Grand Canyon Multi Holdings Inc. officially marked a significant milestone with the groundbreaking of the new Suzuki Auto Oton dealership, located at Barangay Poblacion South, Oton, Iloilo.

Here Are The Best Performing Toyota Dealers In 2024


Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) recently celebrated its top-performing dealers for 2024 at the annual Toyota Dealer Awards held during the 2025 Dealer Conference. Outstanding marketing professionals and service advisers were also acknowledged during the Toyota Outstanding Performers in Sales and Service (TOPS) Awards.

February 21, 2025

Lynk & Co's Cutting Prices As Much As P 290K!


“Start Strong” isn’t just about the new year and new beginnings; it’s about getting off on the right foot with a reliable and modern mobility solution like Lynk & Co. It’s the upgrade you owe yourself. There’s nothing like a little motivation that comes with an upgrade, and the “Start Strong” promo gives you that first step towards a well-deserved reward.

The Juice Is Loose: Omoda & Jaecoo Has Finally, Really, Surely, Officially Launched In The Philippines


A year (or two) in the making, Omoda & Jaecoo has finally, really, officially launched in the Philippines with three models: the Omoda C5, Omoda E5, and the Jaecoo EJ6. It makes the country the fifth Southeast Asian market for Omoda & Jaecoo.

Drive The Subaru Evoltis Home With This Exclusive Zero Percent Interest Package


Motor Image Pilipinas Inc. (MIPI), the exclusive distributor of Subaru vehicles in the Philippines, is offering a special financing package for its 7-seater Evoltis in partnership BDO.

28,828 Toyota Raize Will Require A Re-Programming Of Their Engine ECU


A total of 28,828 Toyota Raize sub-compact SUVs are subject to a recall due to possible hard braking. These units, covering a production period of December 1, 2021 to July 15, 2024 will require a re-programming of their engine ECU.

Sports Cars Will Gather This Sunday At BGC For Camaraderie And Compassion


Sports Cars For A Cause Year 6 is happening this Sunday, February 23 at 4th Avenue and 27th Street by Seven NEO from 8 AM to 12 NN.

This Limited-Edition BMW 520i Has All The Luxury Essentials At The Price Of A 3 Series Or X1


SMC Asia Car Distributors Corp, the official importer and distributor of BMW in the Philippines, has announced a special edition of the BMW 520i. Offering the essential luxury amenities and features, it also comes at a lower suggested retail price: P 3,990,000—a P 1-million less than the regular 520i and priced close to that of a 3 Series Touring or X1 (P 3,890,000).

February 20, 2025

Kia Movement Tour Heads To Alabang As They Confirm MIAS Participation


Kia Philippines is taking its Kia Movement tour to the Alabang Town Center Activity Center this February 21 to 23, 2025. Mallgoers can check out first hand the carmaker’s diverse range of vehicles including Internal Combustion Engines (ICEs), Hybrids, and Fully Electric Vehicles (EVs).

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N Is Now The Tsukuba Circuit Record Holder For EVs


Meet the new lap record holder for EVs at Japan’s famed Tsukuba Circuit: the Ioniq 5 N. The fastest lap was achieved at the “Attack Tsukuba 2025” motorsports event last February 15 in a prepped Ioniq 5 N TA Spec car.

Aramco Acquires 25 Percent Of UniOil


Aramco has taken a 25 percent equity stake in UniOil, one of the largest independent petroleum companies in the Philippines.

This Isn't A Concept: Kia Will Soon Sell You This Futuristic-Looking Van


Kia continues to release trickles of information ahead of its second Kia EV Day which will be held in Tarragona, Spain. After showing off the exterior designs of the EV4 sedan and hatchback, the Korean carmaker has now done the same with the PV5 Passenger and Cargo models.

Mazda Beefs Up Electrification Strategy In Southeast Asia


Mazda is reacting fast to the increased adoption of electrified vehicles in Southeast Asia by confirming that a slew of hybrids, PHEVs, and EVs are headed to the region between 2025 to 2027.

February 19, 2025

Reservations For BYD Shark 6 DMO Electrified Pickup Truck Open


Reservations for the BYD Shark DMO have officially opened across the entire BYD dealer network; this as stocks have started arriving in the Philippines.

The MG 5 Was 2024's The Best-Selling 1.5-liter Sub-Compact Sedan In The Philippines


Pop quiz: what was the best-selling 1.5-liter sub-compact sedan in 2024? If you’re thinking the Honda City or Toyota Vios, you get zero points. Apparently, both market stalwarts have now been overthrown by an unlikely rival, the MG 5.

Jetour Auto PH Confirms Arrival Of X70 Lightning i-DM PHEV As Reservations Open


Jetour Auto Philippines, Inc. is opening the order books to its second plug-in hybrid model and the first to offer seven seats: the Jetour X70 Lightning i-DM.

Honda Still Willing To Merge With Nissan If...


Are they getting together or aren’t they? The much-publicized Nissan-Honda merger saga is taking a new turn as Honda says they’re still willing to walk the aisle for as long as Nissan’s CEO, Makoto Uchida, gets the boot.

Hybrid-Powered Lexus LX 700h Confirmed For The Philippines


In October of last year, Lexus made headlines by introducing the first-ever hybrid powertrain for its flagship SUV, the LX, in the form of the LX 700h. Seems we’re getting pretty close to a Philippine market launch based on documents filed by Lexus Philippines with the LTO.

February 18, 2025

Service Your Hyundai, Get The Chance To Win A Brand-New Creta


Hyundai Motor Philippines Inc. (HMPH) kickstarts the first quarter of the year with an exclusive Hyundai Service Raffle promo, offering customers a chance to win a brand-new Hyundai Creta. The raffle promo is open to both under warranty and out-of-warranty customers who will avail of Periodic Maintenance Service (PMS) and General Repair Services until April 30, 2025.

Jaecoo PH To Source Some Vehicles From Malaysia


Remember the Jaecoo 7 or J7? The boxy SUV was supposed to be part of Omoda & Jaecoo Philippines’ launch vehicle line-up, but has since fallen off the radar in favor of the all-electric Jaecoo 6 (EJ6) as well as the Omoda E5 and C5. What happened? Well, now we know.

February 17, 2025

Ferrari 12Clindri Arrives In The Philippines With A P 43.9-Million Starting Price


After we drove it in Luxemburg last year (watch our review), the Ferrari 12Cilindri has arrived in the Philippines. Inspired by the Prancing Horse’s legendary grand tourers of the 1950s and 60s, the 12Cilindri is the newest mid-front-engined Ferrari V12 that combines performance with elegance and design.

2025 Seal 5 DM-i Dynamic First Drive: Re-Writing The Rule Book


In the superhero world, great power comes with great responsibility. In the automotive world though, great power comes at a cost. Either you’re sacrificing fuel efficiency, or that car has a high price. BYD has a different belief though as they proved to us that both can be had in the same car.

BAIC, Chery, Foton, Lynk & Co Drive To SM Megamall For Group Roadshow


The UAAGI On The Move Roadshow Tour, a multi-brand automotive event, is set to take place at the Fashion Hall of SM Megamall from February 20 to 23, 2025. This event marks the first leg of a four-part series happening throughout the year, bringing UAAGI’s top-notch automotive brands directly to Filipino consumers in popular destinations nationwide.