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August 21, 2020

BMW PH Just Sold Out Its Initial Batch of 730i


Despite the coronavirus pandemic, SMC Asia Car Distributors Corp., the exclusive distributor of BMW in the Philippines says they’ve sold its initial batch of the entry-level 2021 BMW 730i.

May 28, 2013

A Date with M: BMW Driving Experience 2013

Photos by Ulysses Ang
Even if we were clothed in the most casual clothes imaginable (and the occasional Sketcher’s Shape-Ups), we felt like a million bucks when our ‘shuttle service’, a fleet of BMW 7 Series limousines arrived just to bring us to the Clark International Speedway. We certainly felt every bit like that British super spy, sans the Vodka-Martini and the suave accent. Nonetheless, with our good looks intact, we couldn’t wait for our date with M. And when we talk about ‘M’ here, we don’t mean a frumpy, grumpy middle-aged woman boss; what we’re referring to is the most sacred letter to any car enthusiast: the BMW M line.

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.

January 26, 2022

BMW Is Giving Its V12 Engine One Last Ride


After more than thirty years, BMW is ending production of its V12 engine by the middle of this year. And the last production vehicle to be fitted with the extravagant engine is the BMW 7 Series. Based off the M760i xDrive (see lead photo), the series will be called The Final V12 and will be distinguished by unique badging, wheels, and a choice of exterior colors and upholstery from BMW Individual.

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.

March 19, 2005

Review: 2005 Jaguar XJ8


Jaguar’s XJ-series is the epitome of luxury and performance for the British car maker.  And even with Ford money, and the subsequent introduction of new models such as the XK-series, X-Type, and S-Type series models, the XJ-series has remained the company’s all-encompassing product.  The XJ-series, especially in XJ8 form, proves that the British do stand a great chance in toppling the Germans in the ultra-luxury car game.

July 11, 2023

BMW PH Opens Order Books For XM, M2 Coupe


BMW Philippines is now taking orders for two high-performance BMW M models: the first-ever XM and the all-new M2.

May 2, 2017

First Drive: 2017 BMW X1 xDrive20d xLINE


There’s a big shift going on at BMW. After its first front-wheel drive offering, the 2 Series Active Tourer, here comes a compact crossover built atop the same platform: the second-generation X1. In as much as the 2 Series Active Tourer left enthusiasts scratching their heads discomfortingly, it’s more of a niche vehicle. That’s not the case with the X1. Moving some 730,000 examples in the past 7 years, it’s become an important part of BMW’s X family. They, therefore, cannot afford to get this one wrong.

October 5, 2022

The Quirky First-Ever BMW i4 Is A Forbidden Fruit For BMW In The Philippines


All eyes are on the BMW iX3—an all-electric SUV that’s confirmed to join the BMW iX for the Philippine market. However, there’s one remaining member of the BMW i family which isn’t destined for the local market (sadly): the BMW i4.

February 12, 2018

BMW Philippines Brings to Market All-New X3 (w/ 21 Photos)


SMC Asia Car Distributors Corporation (SMCACDC), the exclusive distributor of BMW in the Philippines, launched the all-new BMW X3, a car that is set to write the next chapter in its model line’s success story with an even more striking, dynamic design language, powerful yet also efficient drive systems, and luxurious appointments.

January 19, 2024

BMW Philippines Launches i4 EV Gran Coupe For P 4.490M (w/ Specs)


SMC Asia Car Distributors Corporation has launched the latest member of the all-electric BMW i family and this one serves as their most affordable entry yet: the BMW i4.

May 31, 2019

The 2020 BMW 1 Series Goes Front-Wheel Drive


After more than 1.3 million examples produced in its first two generations, BMW is ushering in a new direction for its compact 1 Series: the move to a front-wheel drive platform that promises significantly more interior space without compromising the dynamic sharpness BMW is renowned for.

July 28, 2023

First-Ever BMW XM Arrives For P 15.890M (w/ Specs)


BMW Philippines celebrates 50 years of BMW M with the local introduction of the first-ever standalone M product since the BMW M1—the 2023 BMW XM.

January 20, 2012

BMW is Best-Selling Philippine Luxury Car Brand, Outlines 2012 Plans

Photo courtesy of BMW Press
Asian Carmakers Corporation (ACC), the official distributor of BMW vehicles in the Philippines has revealed itself to be the best-selling luxury automotive brand for 2011. In a recent press conference, ACC President Ms. Maricar Parco said that for 2011, BMW has garnered a 33 percent market share in the segment. With an annual sales of 792 units, it represented a 19 percent gain year-on-year, bucking the downward sales trend seen by the local motoring association CAMPI or Chamber of Automobile Manufacturers of the Philippines, Inc.

Likewise, Ms. Parco has also revealed that for 2012 they are targeting 850 units or an additional growth of 7 percent fueled by the recently launched BMW 1 Series. In addition, she has also said to expect no less than 3 new models to enter the country which includes the new BMW 3 Series as well as a refreshed BMW 7 Series. ACC also expects to receive a shipment of the highly anticipated BMW M5 sports sedan early this year.

April 14, 2021

BMW Opens Flagship Greenhills Showroom


SMC Asia Car Distributors Corp., the official importer and distributor of BMW in the Philippines, is proud to announce the completion of the latest and largest BMW dealership facility in the Philippines.

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.

May 30, 2021

Review: 2021 BMW 218i Gran Coupe Sport


The 2 Series is the odd child of the BMW family. Spawning four body styles, it rides on two separate platforms with one being rear-wheel drive, and the other being front-wheel drive. Even more confusing, the 2 Series Gran Coupe you see here is unrelated to the 2 Series Coupe despite BMW being known for coming up with all sorts of derivatives. It’s also clear from the photos that it’s not a coupe; it’s a sedan. The 2 GC’s rather complicated lineage sets the stage on what to expect with the rest of the car.

February 22, 2020

BMW PH Does It Again: 2020 1 Series Undercuts the Merc A-Class, MINI Clubman JCW (w/ Specs)


Flair up those nostril hot hatch fans, because BMW Philippines just unleashed yet another surprise in the all-new 1 Series. Available in two variants, the 1 Series switches to a new platform (UKL2) which fuses the brand’s dynamic excellence with increased interior space. And they also happen to undercut their two chief segment rivals.

September 28, 2022

The 2023 BMW XM Is BMW's Way Of Celebrating 50 Years Of BMW M


In celebration of the 50th anniversary of BMW’s high-performance M brand, they pulled the wraps off its first standalone model since the BMW M1 of 1978: the 2023 XM.