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March 26, 2025

JIGA To Also Service VinFast EVs In The Philippines

VinFast and MGA.414 Corporation, which operates the Jiga auto service chain, have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to expand the network of service centers for VinFast electric vehicles (EVs) in the Philippines, aiming to establish over 100 service workshops across the country by the end of this year.

Jetour Auto Philippines has priced its X70 Lightning i-DM at a competitive P 1.648-million. The carmaker’s second plug-in hybrid and first to offer seven seats, it will compete squarely against the “more cramped” BYD Sealion 6 DM-i (no relation).

JAC Philippines expands its presence with the grand opening of JAC Quezon Avenue. JAC Quezon Avenue is located at 847 Quezon Avenue, Heroes Hill, Quezon City.

Remember the funky Inster? Hyundai’s sub-compact EV SUV? What happens if you add some musculature to that cutesy look? You get the Insteroid—a new show car that’s meant to showcase the emotional experience that you could get with electric cars.

New Car Sales Rose 2.9 Percent Last February As Toyota Dominates With 47.3% Market Share

New car sales last February rose marginally from 38,072 units in 2024 to 39,164 units—a 2.9 percent year-on-year increase. And despite having fewer calendar days, it’s a 4.1 percent increase versus January 2025’s figures.

MG Motor Philippines partners with BDO for exclusive deals on the MG 3 Hybrid+ and the MG One until May 31.

Hyundai has once again managed to scoop up 18 iF Design Awards for 2025 across different categories, including automotive, user experience, campaigns (film & video), and even branding. This is the 11th consecutive year of recognitions for the Korean mobility provider.

The Philippine Rallycross Series (PHRX) and the Philippine National Rally Championship (PNRC) celebrated the top rally drivers of the 2024 season in an awarding ceremony. The event honored the top finishers in each category, recognizing their skill, endurance, and dedication to one of the most challenging motorsport disciplines in the country.

Toyota Motor Philippines is offering deals and promotions to on its most popular vehicles until the end of March.

Honda Cars PH Rolls Out Certified Plus Program

Planning to upgrade and get the best value out of a used Honda vehicle? Existing Honda vehicle owners can how undertake the Honda Certified Plus Program, a car certification program that will give customers looking to sell their Honda vehicle the opportunity to get the most value out of it.

Mitsubishi Motors and Team Mitsubishi Ralliart will return to the 2025 Asia Cross Country Rally (AXCR) using the Triton once again. Set to compete in the T1 (modified cross country vehicle category), the Triton will hit the rally stages starting at the ceremonial start on August 8 in Pattaya, Thailand. After that, it’s a race north all the way to Phnom Penh, Cambodia on August 16.

The last time MG invited me for a drive, it was a bit chaotic as there were multiple cars but you’ll only be assigned to two. Back then, I decided to focus on the MG G50 Plus with Captain Seats for my drive and ride experience. Still, it left me wanting for more. So, I was pleasantly surprised that this time, a fleet of MG G50 Plus was lined up in front of the MG Greenhills showroom for this new ride-and-drive.

Lexus has made a name for itself when it comes to providing three-row luxury in the Philippines. Although they started with solid sedan offerings like the Lexus IS, ES, and LS, their sales really rocketed with the introduction of their SUV line-up, and of course, the Lexus LM. Now, as they have the widest breadth of three-row luxury offerings, it begs the question: is there room for yet another one?

The Chery Tiggo 5 (also known as the Tiggo 4 in other markets) celebrated a milestone by exporting its one-millionth unit. The ceremony happened at the Dalian Port, Dalian Free Trade Zone in China.

Ford Philippines was once again recognized as the top corporate taxpayer of Muntinlupa City in 2024, as the automotive company continues to reinforce its commitment to good corporate governance and ethical business practices.

2025 Subaru Crosstrek, Forester Cited For Performance, Safety, And Reliability

The current Subaru Crosstrek and soon-to-be-launched in the Philippines all-new Forester have been named as part of Consumer Reports’ 2025 Annual Top 10 Picks. It marks the second year both models made it to the list and the 12th consecutive year the Forester has earned the accolade.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) in the U.S. has awarded the new Audi Q7 with the 2025 Top Safety Pick+ rating.

Sunglasses, shoes, watches—these are the typical collabs carmakers go for when it comes to showcasing their brand’s design or engineering expertise. With Nissan though, they’ve taken a very different track. To showcase the precision of their Nissan Z Nismo, they’ve decided to come up with a limited-edition…sushi knife.

Subaru's Offering Up To 260K In Discounts, Service Vouchers, And The Body Shop Freebies

Motor Image Pilipinas, Inc. (MIPI), the exclusive distributor of Subaru vehicles in the Philippines, has put together a special weekend for customers dropping by its showrooms. Starting today until Sunday, March 23, exclusive cash discounts of up to P 260,000 will be offered on top of a variety of freebies.

Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) recognized its top-performing dealers and associates during the 2025 Dealer Conference. HCPI awarded Honda Cars Batangas as the 2024 Dealer of the Year, successfully reclaiming the number one spot, which they first won back in 2022. Honda Cars Alabang and Honda Cars Shaw, both managed by the Ayala group, took second and third place, respectively.

Goodyear tops two segments when it comes to customer satisfaction, particularly on Original Equipment (OE) applications.

Hariphil Asia Resources Inc. (HARI), the official distributor of Chevrolet in the Philippines, opened the year with enhancements to its Metro Manila dealership network. Chevrolet Makati has now been upgraded to meet the carmaker’s global standards, while Chevrolet Las Piñas joins the network.

Toyota Gazoo Racing Academy Helps In Search For New Philippine Motorsport Hopefuls

Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) continues its search for new motorsport talents with the holding of this year’s Toyota Gazoo Racing Academy Philippines (TGRA) at the Clark International Speedway.

Michelin establishes an official office in the Philippines. This milestone is part of the tire and composites maker’s long-term commitment to the country, enhancing support for local partners and strengthening its brand presence in the local market.

Mitsubishi Talisay, one of the latest Mitsubishi dealers in Cebu, is steadily growing to be the preferred Mitsubishi dealer for the Talisaynon motoring community.

Mitsubishi Motors reveals the Xforce HEV. Produced at the carmaker’s Laem Chabang Plant in Thailand, it’s the latest addition to the carmaker’s growing gasoline-electric hybrid joining the Xpander HEV and Xpander Cross HEV.

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March 26, 2025

JIGA To Also Service VinFast EVs In The Philippines

Jetour Auto PH Launches 7-Seater X70 Lightning i-DM For P 1.648M

JAC Opens Quezon Avenue Dealership

Hyundai Calls The Insteroid EV An Automotive Glitch

March 25, 2025

New Car Sales Rose 2.9 Percent Last February As Toyota Dominates With 47.3% Market Share

The MG 3 Hybrid And MG One Come With Lots Of Free Stuff Thanks To BDO

Hyundai On The Importance Of Winning iF Design Awards

Here Are Your Winners Of The Philippine Rallycross Series And Philippine National Rally Championship

Toyota Offering Cash Discounts, Trade-In Rebates, And Free PMS Until End March

March 24, 2025

Honda Cars PH Rolls Out Certified Plus Program

Team Mitsubishi Ralliart Wants To Win Again At The 2025 Asia Cross Country Rally

A Drive-Free Experience With The 2025 MG G50 Plus Lux

2025 Lexus TX 500h F Sport Handling Offers Three Rows Of Luxury And Zero Compromises

Chery Just Exported Its One-Millionth Tiggo 5

Ford Is Muntinlupa City's Biggest Corporate Tax Payer For 2024

March 23, 2025

2025 Subaru Crosstrek, Forester Cited For Performance, Safety, And Reliability

Despite Tougher Criteria, The 2025 Audi Q7 Is A Top Safety Pick+

Nissan Just Created This Limited-Edition Sushi Knife

March 21, 2025

Subaru's Offering Up To 260K In Discounts, Service Vouchers, And The Body Shop Freebies

Honda Cars Batangas Clinches HCPI Dealer Of The Year Award

Goodyear Tops 2 Segments In OE Tire Satisfaction

Chevrolet Upgrades Makati And Opens Las Piñas Dealerships

March 20, 2025

Toyota Gazoo Racing Academy Helps In Search For New Philippine Motorsport Hopefuls

Michelin Opens Corporate Office In The Philippines

It's Customer First At Mitsubishi Cebu-Talisay

Mitsubishi Electrifies The Xforce With the Launch Of The Xforce HEV