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August 15, 2025

Changan To Open 5 New Dealers In The Next 12 Months

Inchcape Philippines, the exclusive distributor of Changan in the country, is set to open five new dealerships across Luzon from the second half of 2025 to the first half of 2026, a move that signals the brand’s continued momentum and deepening presence in the region.

The Clark International Festival of Speed (CIFOS), is calling all photographers, videographers, hobbyists, and content creators to capture the thrill and excitement of motorsports in its inaugural “Shutter Session” contest at Clark International Speedway in Mabalacat, Pampanga. This is a unique opportunity for visual artists to get up close and personal with the action and win exciting prizes.

Mazda Is Taking The CX-60 Rally Racing

Mazda is taking its CX-60 racing with its first race being the 2025 Rally Hokkaido happening this September 5 to 7, 2025.

Geotab Telematics Now In The Philippines

Philippine businesses managing delivery vans, utility trucks, or service vehicles can now take greater control of their operations with the arrival of Geotab, one of the world’s leading providers of telematics and fleet management solutions.

Four-wheeled vehicles aren’t the only ones experiencing a robust growth trajectory so far this 2025. The Philippine motorcycle industry, through the Motorcycle Development Program Participants Association, Inc. (MDPPA), reports that total sales reached 910,923 units—an increase of 4.8 percent compared to the 876,074 units sold in Q2 2024.

Ford Philippines, in partnership with its network of Ford dealers nationwide, is bringing the new Ford Territory Hybrid closer to customers starting this weekend all the way to October.

Wheel Gallery, Inc., one of the leading aftermarket wheel distributors in the country, officially welcomes Enkei Wheels to its wide array of aftermarket wheel brands. YHI Philippines, a subsidiary of YHI International Limited, officially appointed Wheel Gallery as its Enkei wheel distributor in the Philippines.

As Ford Philippines gears up for the retail sales of its first-ever battery electric vehicle, the Mustang Mach-E, the carmaker has revealed as to which Ford dealership they’ll be made available at.

Ayala Corporation Officially Ends Maxus Distributorship In The Philippines

SAIC Motor Corporation Limited (SAIC) and AC Industrials–Ayala’s industrial technology arm–have concluded their partnership for the distribution of Maxus vehicles in the country. Both companies see this transition as a strategic step, allowing each party to realign and focus on their respective core strengths in response to shifting market dynamics.

If there’s one issue everyone has with Honda’s e:HEV hybrid line-up, it’s that they’re just too darn expensive. When they introduced the CR-V RS e:HEV in 2024, its P 2.6-million price tag already got some tongues wagging; by the time the P 2-million Civic RS e:HEV rolled out in 2025, the conversation turned to: what are they smoking? It’s a shame, because price notwithstanding, they do offer Honda’s trademark fun-to-drive character with impressive real-world fuel economy.

Toyota Motor Philippines is beefing up its motorsports arm, Toyota Gazoo Racing Philippines, with a dedicated team and a potential ladder program for would-be participants.

With the Philippines joining Ford’s electrification journey with the Mustang Mach-E and Territory Hybrid, the company has just announced revolutionary developments in both engineering and manufacturing of its upcoming battery electric vehicles. The Ford Universal EV Platform and the Ford Universal EV Production System bring together the expertise and scale of a 122-year old carmaker with the speed, innovation, and first-principles of a California-based EV hardware and software “skunkworks” team.

Mazda MX-5 "ND" Celebrates A Decade In The Philippines

The fourth-generation Mazda MX-5 celebrates its 10th anniversary in the Philippines. Affectionally called the “ND Miata,” by fans and enthusiasts, no other sportscar comes close to its accessibility, practical performance, reliability, and longevity. Above all, no other car brings instant admiration helping make it the centerpiece in the Mazda’s community’s unique sense of camaraderie—one that brings with it a genuine kind of joy and nostalgic appeal unreplicated elsewhere.

Nissan is one of the legendary brands in automotive manufacturing. Its legacy is founded in its rich history of rolling out some of the most established models in the industry, as well as building a heritage of adapting to the latest in motoring technology. With so many credentials under its belt, it is no wonder that Nissan has lasted this long in an increasingly competitive global space. Its commitment to delivering the most highly advanced and reliable products is what drives the brand to continuously innovate and evolve.

Lexus invites you to reimagine what everyday driving can feel like this August with exclusive offers across select models. Get behind the wheel to discover refined performance, timeless design, and intuitive technology crafted for the rhythms of daily life.

There are a lot of ways to gain knowledge these days. The question is, how quickly can you learn the new stuff in this constantly changing landscape. Sure, there are modern sources like YouTube but who’s teaching? Are you sure of their expertise on the subject?

Tesla PH Launches Tesla Owners Club, Refer & Earn Program

Tesla Philippines has unveiled new initiatives aimed at accelerating its sustainability goals while offering exciting benefits to Tesla owners. These programs are designed to incentivize ownership, promote the adoption of electric vehicles, and enhance the Tesla community experience—the Tesla Owners Club Philippines and the Refer & Earn program.

Honda Philippines, Inc. (HPI) reinforces its leadership in the industry as the company celebrates the production milestone of its 9-millionth motorcycle unit. The event was presided by Mr. Takeshi Kobayashi, President of Honda Philippines Inc. attended by members of HPI’s Executive Committee and special guests Mr. Akira Koimai, Executive Vice President of Asian Honda Company Ltd at HPI Batangas.

Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) announces the opening of its newest dealership in Marikina City, operated by its long-time dealer partner Diamond Motor Corporation (DMC). This is DMC’s first-ever 2S dealership, offering Parts and Service operations, providing customers with easier access to Mitsubishi’s vehicle care solutions.

Hyundai Motor Philippines Inc. (HMPH) expands its growing dealer network to a total of 41 dealerships with the inauguration of Hyundai Calamba on August 7. This also marks the brand’s second partnership with Performance Motoring Group Inc. (PMGI), led by its president Mr. Paolo Martin R. Borromeo.

Mazda Philippines is responding to the excise tax on pickup trucks in a unique way: they’re now making certain features optional on both the BT-50 4x2 and BT-50 4x4. In this way, the prices have gone up, but only marginally compared to its rivals.

Surprise! Ford isn’t just launching the Territory Hybrid today, but they’ve also used the opportunity to launch their very first battery electric vehicle, the Mustang Mach-E.

Ford Philippines is further sweetening the deal with it comes to the new Territory Hybrid. For a limited time, the carmaker’s offering a sweet appearance upgrade package, free service, and cash discounts.

Ford took a different approach towards electrifying the new Territory SUV for the Philippine market. Instead of going the plug-in route, the carmaker developed a self-charging full hybrid system that’s more appropriate given customer preference and local infrastructure. It’s a powertrain that makes its global debut here and it’s one that’s been confirmed for other countries under Ford’s International Markets Group.

Ford Philippines is entering the electrified space in a big way by choosing to offer its Territory compact SUV with standard hybrid power. The Philippines is the first market in the world to receive this self-charging hybrid, and it’s been chosen for its aptness considering the unique requirements of the Filipino consumer as well as the current state of the energy infrastructure.

Geely Motor Philippines is bringing its new EX5 EV SUV and Okavango Elite on a mall tour this August. Catch these two new offerings from Geely with the New EnerGeely mall tour at the following venues:

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