Aramco has taken a 25 percent equity stake in UniOil, one of the largest independent petroleum companies in the Philippines.
February 20, 2025
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.
Zeekr Completes Take Over Of Lynk & Co
The merger of Zeekr and Lynk & Co is now complete after Zeekr has taken a controlling 51 percent stake in Lynk & Co (Geely will hold on the remaining 49 percent). Announced last November, Geely re-organized these two brands into the Zeekr Technology Group to better management its R&D and bring about cost reduction.
Kia Shows Off 2026 EV4 Sedan, Hatchback Exterior Styling
Ahead of their second Kia EV Day event, Kia unveiled the EV4’s exterior styling in full. The EV4 sedan and EV4 hatchback are aimed at broadening the appeal of Kia’s EV offerings thanks to its modern design and advanced technologies.
Look At Them Savings With These Changan Offers
Distributed by Inchcape Philippines, Changan Philippines is extending its massive discount offers to the end of the first quarter of the year.
Review: 2025 BMW i4 M50 xDrive
BMW has confirmed that they’re working on a proper, full-flavored M3/M4 running on electrons. But before that comes out, the i4 M50 is the closest thing they’ve got. It’s got the right ingredients—the benchmark 3/4 Series platform, 544 horsepower, and all-wheel drive. The resulting dish loses some of its more minute nuisances, but ultimately, the blend of performance and comfort it offers is tasty enough for its P 4.990-million price tag, at least for a limited time.
February 14, 2025
Mober Takes Delivery Of First Full-Electric Tractor Head In The Philippines
Mober, a frontrunner in green logistics services in the Philippines, has unveiled the country’s first 100 percent electric tractor head truck, marking a significant expansion of its electric vehicle (EV) fleet.
Nissan Releases Official Statement On Fate Of Terra, Navara Assembly Plant
Nissan has clarified statements coming from president and CEO Makoto Uchida during its investors briefing yesterday, particularly when it comes to its Thailand assembly operations.
Lexus, Mazda Make The Most Dependable Vehicles
Lexus and Mazda make the most dependable vehicles after three years of ownership, together with Buick. The findings are part of the latest J.D. Power 2025 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study.
Lexus PH Is Offering Exclusive Ownership Privileges This February
This season, discerning individuals are invited to explore Lexus with exclusive ownership privileges available for a limited time.
GAC Motor PH's February Deals Notches Up The Savings
GAC Motor Philippines is aiming to keep its sales momentum this 2025 as the brand surpassed the 3,000-unit annual sales mark last year. With that, the Chinese brand, distributed by Astara, is rolling out cash discounts and financing offers for its entire line-up.
Mazda To Produce New Hybrid B-Segment SUV In Thailand For ASEAN, Japan
Mazda isn’t ignoring the electrified vehicle wave hitting ASEAN. The carmaker announced plans to produce up to 100,000 electrified SUVs in Thailand annually, and to that end, is investing 5-billion Baht (USD 150 million) to make that happen.
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.
Nissan, Honda Announce Breakup Just Before Valentine's Day
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.
Lamborghini Is On The Right Track With Direzione Cor Tauri Strategy
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 To Expand Electrification Strategy As They Hint On EV4 Sedan, PV5 MPV
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.
Catch The Honda e:HEV Hybrid Line-Up At These Metro Manila Malls
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.
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