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August 21, 2020

BMW Philippines Wants to Dominate the Luxury Sedan Category with the 2021 7 Series


SMC Asia Car Distributors Corp., the official importer and distributor of BMW in the Philippines, has announced the arrival of the new 2021 BMW 7 Series. Available in two variants, the 730i and 745Le both in Pure Excellence trim, this new generation of the BMW 7 Series makes a clear statement of intent with its presence, elegance, and innovation, and connectivity.

August 13, 2018

UPDATED: BMW Recalls 42 Models Including 320d and 520d Due to Fire Risk


UPDATE: BMW Philippines responds (8/14).

BMW is having a fiery time in South Korea as 27 vehicles from January to July including its popular 520d premium executive sedan started catching fire due to a faulty Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system.

December 15, 2011

First Drive: 2012 BMW 116i Urban and 118d Sport

Photos by Ulysses Ang
It's as if everything conspired to make the day's drive difficult: the heavens opened up and the traffic was horrendous. Yet, for all the troubles we faced that day, by the end of it, there was a general consensus that the all-new BMW 1 Series is one exceptional automobile. Rarely does a car prove itself while stuck in traffic, but that's exactly what this premium hatchback did. For a minute, you can forget that the BMW 1 Series's "dual personality" stood for the Urban and Sport line and instead, label it as equally capable whether at speed or at rest.

July 10, 2012

Review: BMW 118d Urban

Photos by Ulysses Ang
Normally, you'll be cursing to yourself when you've got a BMW stuck in midday EDSA traffic. Normally, you'll be wishing for a wide, open road with a billiard-smooth surface to sample the BMW's impeccable balance and spirited engine. Normally, you'd wish everyday was a Sunday. Sadly, Sunday happens just once a week and in the six other days, you have to be content crawling through traffic in your P 2-million hatchback. Yet, for all the traffic and unpredictable weather Manila offers, this is the sort of environment that tests the all-new BMW 118d. Rarely does a car prove itself while stuck in traffic, but that's exactly what this premium car did. For a minute, you can forget that BMW's were designed to tackle the autobahn, and relish a fuel economy that's close to 20 km/l (and that's not a typo).

May 29, 2020

Starting June 1, the BMW 5 Series Will Cost Less Than P 62 Per Day to Maintain


SMC Asia Car Distributors Corporation, the exclusive distributor of BMW vehicles in the Philippines will now have the lowest cost of ownership thanks to its new service program called, BMW Service Inclusive (BSI).

February 2, 2018

BMW Philippines Releases Vehicle Prices Inclusive of New Excise Tax


San Miguel Asia Carmakers Corporation (SMAC), the new entity that exclusively distributes BMW automobiles and motorcycles in the country has announced their new official prices inclusive of TRAIN. Effective this month, their new price list also lists the two variants (and of course, prices) of the upcoming all-new X3 which is slated to launch on February 9.

July 12, 2021

BMW Posts Record First Half 2021 Sales


BMW sales soared 39.9 percent to 1,178,292 vehicles sold worldwide. This beats the German automaker’s best figure for the same period pre-pandemic.

January 6, 2017

8 Cars to Watch Out For in 2017


Carmakers keep new model launch schedules close to their chest so it’s hard to come up with an accurate prediction on the new stuff coming to showroom floors. Coming from a strong year, the automotive industry looks to continue that upward trend in 2017, the new excise tax be damned. With new or revamped vehicles, would-be buyers are sure to be busy. Peering into the crystal ball, here are 8 cars that’ll arrive within the next 365 days.

April 3, 2012

BMW Issues 5 Series, 6 Series Recall for Philippines


Asian Carmakers Corporation (ACC), the official importer and distributor of BMW cars in the country, will rollout a Quality Measure Campaign for owners of the previous generation BMW 5 Series (E60/E61) and BMW 6 Series (E63/E64).

The campaign will focus on a possible incorrect mounting of the battery cable cover inside the boot. This may lead to a malfunction of the electrical system and lead to the vehicle failing to start. However, there have not been any reported accidents or injuries to persons resulting from this fault.

In the Philippines, there are approximately 700 vehicles that were identified individually pertaining to this quality measure campaign. The cars involved were manufactured between 2003 and 2010. Owners of affected vehicles will be notified by mail and will be asked to bring their vehicle to a BMW dealer for a 30minute repair at no charge.

“ACC is being proactive in addressing this campaign to reach out to our customers and communicate to them that their safety is our top of mind. Immediate information is key to make sure that they get their cars to the dealerships for this campaign as soon as possible,” said Glen Dasig, Executive Director for Sales and Marketing.   For more information about this Quality Measure Campaign, please do not hesitate to contact your authorized BMW Dealer or email information@bmw.com.ph 

May 29, 2020

BMW PH Launches New Variants of 2020 5 Series, X3, and Z4 (w/ Specs)


In its first digital news conference, SMC Asia Car Distributors Corporation, the official importer and distributor of BMW vehicles in the country unveiled three new variants to its existing line-up. The BMW 520i Sport, BMW X3 xDrive20d Business, and BMW Z4 M40i Frozen Edition are now available across all BMW showrooms nationwide as well as through their new digital showroom.

March 7, 2008

Review: 2008 BMW 320d Sport


There’s always something just right about the BMW 3 Series.  Beside the papa bear excess of the 7 Series and the mommy bear conservatism of the 5 Series, the 3 has always balanced the act quite well.  And buyers seem to agree: the 3 Series accounts for more than 50 percent of BMW’s annual sales.  BMW considers the 3 Series so important that it has as much trim choices as the rest of the sedan line-up combined.  Locally, there are at least six—ranging from the poverty spec 318i to the ultra-cool 325i.  With so many choices, which is the best?  Although the obvious is the 325i, the price of ownership stings the wallet a tad too much.  On the other end of the scale, as tempting as the 318i is, it’s just too entry-level.  And then there’s the 320i, but everyone seems to have one of those now.  So, it’s the new 320d then.  Though it may not have that famed inline-6 upfront, it’s offers an excellent mix of style and performance in every sense of the word.

February 27, 2023

Refreshed BMW 3 Series Slides Into The Philippines For P 3.790M


The refreshed BMW 3 Series lands in the Philippines, delivering the same elegant design and sporty handling, but now with an extensively modernized interior and additional equipment.

May 20, 2017

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer Gets Worry-Free Package


BMW once again inspires to explore a life outside the ordinary with an exclusive package that comes with the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer. Asian Carmakers Corporation (ACC), the official importer and distributor of the BMW in the Philippines, offers exciting benefits to make the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer the perfect companion for the modern family with an active lifestyle.

February 21, 2020

The 2020 BMW X3 Lives Up to What Every Independent, Mobile Upscale Filipina Wants


When one hears of BMW, the image that comes to mind is, one of its elegant sedans that have stood the test of time. Just ask any enthusiast and they will reminisce of such a time when the family had owned a 3 or 5 Series. In recent years though, BMW has expanded its range to answer the demand for those who want something taller—the SUV, or in corporate parlance, Sport Activity Vehicle.

February 18, 2020

Smile Because the All-New BMW 1 Series is Set for Its Public Debut This Weekend


Put a smile on your face, because the BMW Joyfest returns this February 21 to 23, 2020 at the Bonifacio Global City, Taguig.

February 12, 2014

BMW Cements Position as Top-Selling Luxury Car Maker in the Philippines, Lays Plans for 2014


At its Media Appreciation Night held atop the newest BMW dealership, Auto Allee in Eton Centris, Quezon City, Asian Carmakers Corporation (ACC), the official importer and distributor of BMW cars in the Philippines revealed that it closed 2013 with 653 units sold, solidifying its position as the country’s number one luxury carmaker with a 34-percent market share. This is BMW’s 11th year of leadership in the luxury segment.

March 27, 2023

All-New 2023 BMW 7 Series Launches In The Philippines With Prices Starting At P 8.990M


BMW is moving its flagship luxury sedan, the 7 Series, into an age shaped by sustainability and digitalization. With that, the all-new model, codenamed G70, aims to push comfort and experience to new, forward-thinking ways.

April 14, 2015

Review: 2015 BMW 420d Gran Coupe

Photos by Ulysses Ang
It’s hard to say what a coupe is anymore. Is it merely a car with two doors? Does it have an arching roofline? Do frameless windows count for anything? Can a hatchback or an SUV be a coupe? At some point in the past few years, nearly everything you thought made a coupe, a coupe has been challenged by something that calls itself a coupe, but to most people isn’t. And BMW has led most of this line of questioning.

June 20, 2020

For P 2.990M, the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe Blends Coupe Sportiness with Sedan Practicality (w/ Specs)


SMC Asia Car Distributors Corp., the official importer and distributor of BMW in the Philippines announces the arrival of the first-ever 2 Series Gran Coupe. Available in one variant—the 218i Gran Coupe Sport, this new addition to the BMW family fuels enthusiasm for the discerning local market, particularly those who seek a sporty, yet practical sedan body.

April 28, 2022

2022 BMW 2 Series Keeps Classic Proportions, Rear Wheel Drive For P 3.690M (w/ Specs)


To set a new benchmark for driving pleasure in the country, the all-new BMW 2 Series Coupé has been introduced by the official importer and distributor of BMW in the Philippines, SMC Asia Car Distributors Corp.