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August 20, 2021

Toyota Breaches 50 Percent Market Share In The Philippines


The Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines or CAMPI saw sales decrease 4.7 percent in July versus June 2021. This is based on the joint report CAMPI has released together with the Truck Manufacturers Association or TMA. That said, year-to-date (YTD) sales are still 46.1 percent higher than the first seven months last year. These results echo the performance of vehicle importers.

Foton PH Turns Over Brand-New Vehicles To Olympic Medalists Diaz And Paalam


Recognizing the triumphant history made by Filipino Olympic heroes, Hidilyn Diaz and Carlo Paalam, Foton Motor Philippines Inc. (FMPI) officially turned over to them the new commercial vehicles as a reward for their utmost dedication to bring glory to the country.

Toyota Cutting Japan Production By 40 Percent In September


In what could be the clearest sign of how one region can affect a global supply chain, Toyota Motor Corporation is halting production at 27 out of its 28 lines due to a parts shortage brought on by the spread of COVID-19.

Geely Targets 3.65 Million Sales Globally By 2025


Geely Auto Group announced that they are targeting 3.65 million units in annual sales across its three brands—Geely Auto, Lynk & Co, Zeekr, and Geometry by 2025. Out of this number—30 percent, or around 1 million vehicles—will be electrified.

Vehicle Importers Record A 43 Percent Recovery In YTD 2021 Sales


Sales of the Association of Vehicle Importers and Distributors, Inc. (AVID) saw an increase of 43 percent Year-to-Date (YTD) in the first seven months of 2021. The Association recorded total sales of 35,092 units compared to 24,610 units sold in the same period last year. These results mirror that of vehicle manufacturers.

Chery Auto PH Awards Tiggo 2 To Olympic Silver Medalist Nesthy Petecio


As part of its corporate social responsibility, United Asia Automotive Group, Inc. (UAAGI) showed their support to the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Medalists by rewarding the athletes with brand new vehicles including a big surprise for silver medalist Nesthy Petecio.

2022 Nissan Terra Makes Regional Debut


After its global debut as the X-Terra last year, the refreshed 2022 Nissan Terra is inching its way to the Philippines as it has finally made its regional debut in Thailand. Featuring enhancements across the board from design to safety to infotainment, it is, according to Nissan, a product of their in-depth research on ASEAN families.

August 19, 2021

Meet Platinum Quartz Metallic, Mazda's Newest Special Color


Mazda is known for continuous experimentation when it comes to colors. After Soul Red (later revised to Soul Red Crystal), Machine Gray Metallic, and Polymetal Gray Metallic, Platinum Quartz Metallic is the newest unique shade to join their diverse palette.

Budding Farmer Chooses The Maxus T60 To Help Him Achieve His Dream


It has been a lifelong dream of Arcie Sumayao, an entrepreneur from Manila, to own and manage a farm. Through careful thought and planning, he turned his dream into reality by converting one of their properties in Cavite into a farmland which he could efficiently manage and nurture in order for it to grow as one of his sources of business revenue. As Arcie begins his journey to build a farm, he has set his dream into motion by taking the next logical step: To buy a tough, reliable, and dependable workhorse of a pickup.

Philippines Is Getting Left Behind In EV-Related Policy


It sure looks like the Philippines is lagging when it comes to legislation centered around cutting tailpipe emissions. This as Southeast Asian neighbors and major manufacturing hubs Thailand and Indonesia have announced aggressive measures to cut emissions in vehicles.

2021 Audi RS4 Avant Joins The Growing Audi Sport Family In The Philippines


Combining sportiness with practical utility may seem like an unconventional idea, but for more than 25 years now Audi Sport—the high-performance division of Audi AG—has proven the effectiveness of the concept with the Audi RS 4 Avant. The sport wagon continues to set the benchmark in the segment it started, with the new model offering numerous fine-tuned details that further enhance its capabilities. Now, this recently updated current-generation Audi RS 4 Avant is available in the Philippines.

Hyundai Modern PUVs Ready To Serve In Tacloban City


Hyundai strengthens its presence as a leading Modern PUV provider in the Visayas as it turned over 15 units of the HD50S Class 2 Modern PUV to G.C. Godie, Inc. transport cooperative in Tacloban City.

August 18, 2021

The CTEK CS Free Allows You To Charge Your Car's Battery Safely Without Power Cables


Time to cut the cables. CTEK Philippines announces the availability of the CS Free—the world’s first fully portable battery charger and maintainer that boosts the charge of flat or discharged battery in a matter of minutes.

GAC Motor PH Offers Up To P 270,000 Discount Until End August


Legado Motors, Inc., the official distributor of GAC vehicles in the Philippines is offering huge discounts on their vehicles to celebrate their strong performance at the 2021 Kalayaan Endurance Race.

Isuzu Re-Opens In Isabela With New Dealership Design


Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) together with B.M. Domingo Motor Sales, Inc. (BMD), celebrated the re-opening of Isuzu Isabela. This is the latest Isuzu dealership to adopt the new Isuzu Outlet Standard (IOS) standard.

GAC Motor Embraces Chinese Craftsmanship


GAC Motor launched a new brand slogan: Go and Change. As such, they plan to embrace Chinese craftsmanship through four pillars: craftsmanship, connection, innovation, and QDR (Quality Durability Reliability).

Get A Friend To Buy An Isuzu Traviz, Get Additional Discounts


Loyalty pays. In a very unique promo, Isuzu Philippines is offering additional discounts on the Traviz light truck until the end of the year.

The Mitsubishi Xpander Sold Over 1,200 Units Last Month


There seems to be no stopping the Xpander MPV this year. Just last month, Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) says their award-winning 7-seater just recorded its highest 2021 monthly sales ever.

The 2023 Nissan Z Is The 400-Horsepower Approachable Sportscar


After showing it off through a lightly disguised prototype form, the Nissan Z Proto, Nissan has finally revealed what the production version looks like. Deemed an approachable sportscar for the modern age, this is the 2023 Nissan Z.

August 17, 2021

Ford PH Confirms Diesel F-150, All-New Explorer Arriving Soon


Ford Philippines has confirmed that two North American built models are coming soon: the all-new F-150 and the all-new Explorer. These were confirmed in the new “Coming Soon” section of the Ford Philippines website where buyers can see the line-up of Ford vehicles that will be launched in the near future.

The 2022 Nissan Aura NISMO Is The "Swift Electrified City Racer"


You are looking at Nissan’s newest NISMO product: the 2022 Aura NISMO. Carrying an electrified powertrain, this compact hatchback wants to be known as the “swift electrified city racer.”

3 Reasons Why The Lexus RX 450h Is A Compelling Luxury Hybrid SUV


Throughout the history of modern motoring, one of the greatest leaps in innovation was the evolution of the hybrid drivetrain. Who would have thought in such a short amount of time, we would see such massive improvements in fuel efficiency and lower emissions?

Own A Brand-New Changan For As Low As P 361 Per Day


True to its belief that owning a car is about being safe, wise, and practical, Changan Philippines rolls out its Kailangan, Changan! sales promo where customers looking to buy their first car or upgrade to a new ride can do so with payment options that are easy on the pocket.

Geely PH To Concentrate On Dealership Expansion In Second Half 2021


Sojitz G Auto Philippines (SGAP) emphasized its goal to ramp up its dealer network expansion efforts this year during its midyear dealer conference. This, as more customers all over the country are beginning to notice the Geely brand.

Subaru PH Fights Inflation By Dropping Prices On 2021 XV, Forester This August


Continuing their 15th Anniversary Deals this month, Motor Image Pilipinas, the exclusive distributor of Subaru is offering the refreshed 2021 Subaru XV, Forester, and 7-seater Evoltis at lower prices.

August 16, 2021

Could Base 2022 Honda Civic Variants Use This Engine?


Consider this the ultimate acid test for the 11th generation Civic. With the all-new 2022 model already debuting in North America, Japan, and Thailand, people are starting to get a clearer picture of how the Civic will be speced for other regions, maybe including the Philippines.

Honda Cars PH Allows Safeguard Bond Refund To Be Done At Home


Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) has released guidelines for the standard process flow for the refund of the provisional safeguard deposit cash bond. Customers may start to process their refund request starting August 16, 2021.

The MINI Strip Reduces A Car To Its Bare Essentials


MINI, together with designer Paul Smith have envisioned what a car would be if were engineered around sustainability. The result is the MINI Strip Concept.

Hyundai PH Sales Performance Remain Steady In July


Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI), reported a 4.1 percent growth for July 2021 versus the previous month. This is the second straight month of steady sales for the Korean automaker.

The 2022 Nissan GT-R NISMO Is Sold Out


Revenge spending is in full swing around the world, and European supercars aren’t just the one enjoying the uptick in sales—even Japanese supercars are enjoying brisk business as well.