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August 1, 2025

Mitsubishi Motors PH, Security Bank Establishes Mitsubishi Motors Finance Philippines

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.

Carmakers often limit appending the name of their cars with the letters, “R,” “S,” “T,” or a combination of the three to connote something sporty. “M,” gets a pass, mainly because of its historical significance tied to BMW’s go-fast department. But what happens if you try to go for something different, say with a letter that’s more innocuous like, “N?” That’s exactly what Hyundai’s done with their high-performance N vehicles, and quite frankly, it’s raising eyebrows more than oohs and ahhs.

BYD has produced their 13 millionth new energy vehicle—the first carmaker globally to reach the feat. The historic vehicle is the Yangwang U7 super sportscar which rolled off the production line last July 21.

Ford is one of the Philippines’ Top 50 Brands in 2025, according to a ranking done by global media giant Campaign. The study ranked brands according to nine key attributes: awareness, purchase intent, quality, recommendation, buying experience, customer experience, brand touchpoints, innovation, and loyalty.

Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) has signed a strategic partnership with Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC) and Security Bank Corporation to launch the D-Max Power Plus Deals—an exclusive promotion that makes owning the Isuzu D-Max more accessible.

Volvo Cars PH Adds New Entry-Level EX30 Variant For P 2.35M

Hariphil Asia Resources, Inc., the exclusive distributor of Volvo Cars in the Philippines adds a new entry-level variant to the EX30 range. Read our review of the EX30 Ultra RWD Extended Range.

SAIC Motor, the parent company of MG, has announced strong sales performance both here and abroad for the first half of 2025.

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August 1, 2025

Mitsubishi Motors PH, Security Bank Establishes Mitsubishi Motors Finance Philippines

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MG Philippines Offering Parts Discount On Flood-Affected Customers

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Mercedes-Benz PH Appoints Gateway Group As New Cebu Dealer

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

Toyota Motor PH Adds New Body Styles For Next-Generation Tamaraw

Chery Auto PH Inspires Dealers For Second-Half 2025

GWM Cannon Now Available With P 58K All-In Down Payment; Keeps Prices Despite Excise Tax

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The JETOUR X70 Lightning i-DM Is A Problem Solver

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BYD Has Produced Its 13 Millionth New Energy Vehicle

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July 28, 2025

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