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August 27, 2021

Ford To Sell Jiangling Motors Subsidiary To Volvo

Jiangling Motors Corporation, a three-way partnership between Ford, Changan, and Jiangling Motors Group, just signed a deal to sell its heavy-duty truck subsidiary to Swedish truck maker, Volvo Trucks.

For Fortuner owners who don’t want to go the Gazoo Racing (GR) route, Toyota is now offering its mid-sized SUV with its very own Modellista body kit.

Lopez Group companies under First Philippine Holdings Corporation (FPH) are working together to introduce a high tech, zero-emission bus shuttle service project as part of a program for integration of more green technology and decarbonization efforts in their businesses and allied services.

Nissan has announced that it has joined the Race to Zero campaign supported by the United Nations, accelerating the company’s full electrification and carbon neutrality goals. Nissan is the first Japanese automaker to join the campaign.

Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc.: 20 Years Of Committed Nation-Building

Now with two decades of successful operations in the country, Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI) celebrates and deepens its foundational roots of good corporate citizenship. Through the years, the official distributor of Hyundai vehicles in the country has successfully engaged its public and private partners in a wide range of nation-building endeavors. “We enter the next decade driven to engage in more partnerships that will help bring our nation back on its feet, guided by the core values that make us who we are today: integrity, innovation, commitment, agility, excellence, and love for the customer,” affirms HARI President and CEO Ma. Fe Perez-Agudo.

Toyota Motor PH Postpones Round 2 Of 2021 Vios Cup

Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP), organizer of the long-running one-make-race series Toyota Gazoo Racing Vios Cup has announced that the second leg has been postponed.

It has finally happened. Toyota has now given the Fortuner the GR Sport treatment. With that, the Gazoo Racing brand has gone full circle, encompassing almost the entire current Toyota line-up (the most notable exception being the Innova).

Changan is aiming to sell 3 million cars by 2025, and 4.5 million by 2030. The Chongqing-based automaker said that out of this number, they expect 30 percent of volume to be outside of China by 2030.

Any Lexus car owner knows one of the most important parts of road safety and car care is maintaining your vehicle and nobody knows how to expertly tend to yours than the certified technicians at Lexus.

Watch The Philippine Reveal Of The 2022 Nissan Terra On September 1

The wait is almost over. Mark those calendars and clear those appointments as Nissan Philippines is finally launching the much-awaited 2022 Terra on September 1, 2021 at 5 PM. Interested in seeing its reveal? You can click here.

If off-road style isn’t for you, Toyota is actually launching what could be the world’s first factory-lowered pickup truck with the Hilux GR Sport 2WD.

Toyota should consider performing vasectomy as they announce the newest addition to its ever-growing Gazoo Racing family: the 2022 Toyota Hilux GR Sport. Still, at least it is a decent effort this time around.

Here’s another reason why you should get vaccinated: discounted fuels at Shell.

Dongfeng Elite Motor-Driven Tacloban (DEMT), an authorized dealer of Pilipinas Autogroup, Inc. (PilipinasAuto), recently made another successful delivery of the Dongfeng K23W 10-Wheeler Dump Truck to JELM Construction.

For those who find regular track days boring, here is something that might spice things up.

Mazda Philippines Records 38 Percent Sales Growth In H1 2021

Bermaz Auto Philippines Inc., the exclusive distributor of Mazda vehicles, has reported a 38 percent sales improvement in the first half of 2021 compared to the same period last year. Because of the growing popularity of the Mazda crossover lineup, the CX-9, CX-8, CX-5, CX-30 and CX-3 nameplates made up 60 percent of the total sales.

The Department of Transportation or DOTr is backtracking once more on mandatory PMVIC testing.

Toyota Gazoo Racing earned a historic and dramatic fourth consecutive Le Mans 24 Hours victory, overcoming adversity to become the first Hypercar winners at the Circuit de la Sarthe.

Goodyear has announced a strategic collaboration with Plus, a global provider of self-driving truck technology to provide solutions that elevate the logistics industry into one that’s truly intelligent and connected.

From racing, to high-performance cars, one name has been synonymous with success for the last 50 years: Motul 300V. Now, Motul has launched a new and improved version of its flagship product, with a formulation that pushes the boundaries of performance.

China has taken a clear lead when it comes to producing affordable electric vehicles compared to both the US and Europe. This was revealed in a study done by JATO Dynamics, a global supplier of automotive business intelligence.

This August, owning a Nissan Navara is made easier thanks to special zero cash out and free monthly amortizations for purchases made through BPI.

Born in 1920, Harold Baggott, had his first taste of getting behind the wheel of the Model T aged 10, driving the family’s milkman’s delivery float on a farm. He went on to get his license in 1936 (the first year they were introduced in the UK), and purchased his first car, a Ford 8 Popular in 1937, and a Ford Anglia the next year.

Caltex Teams Up With Go Rewards Loyalty Program

Moms hunting for the best deals and millennials leveling up in life will find a winner in the latest loyalty program of the Gokongwei Group through its business unit, Data Analytics Ventures, Inc, (DAVI)- Go Rewards, also a rewards partner of Caltex.

Motor Image Pilipinas, the exclusive distributor of Subaru vehicles in the Philippines is now officially starting sales of the all-new 2022 Outback. This comes about a month after reservation books were opened.

Is Ford Simply Dumping The Diesel-Fed F-150 To The Philippine Market?

Just last week, Ford Philippines made a big splash revealing that two upcoming North American-sourced vehicles are coming to the country—the all-new F-150 Lariat 4x4 Diesel and the all-new Explorer Limited.

Those wanting to step into the world of big bike riding or planning to switch to big bikes, Honda Philippines announced that the will start offering free test rides for their big bikes, starting with the Adventure Series models starting in October.

The most thrilling and aggressive iteration of the Lexus IS sport sedan is the one that awaits you at the Lexus Manila Showroom today. The new Lexus IS is a catalyst for future Lexus models.

Nothing screams “Made for Europe” more than the Mercedes-Benz GLB. With SUVs now the prevalent choice of car shoppers even in a region known for its affinity towards wagons and hatchbacks, Mercedes-Benz had to step in, and fast. At the same time, they still can’t ignore the tight city streets where their new SUV was meant to be driven in. The result is the 7-seater GLB—a segment-blurring SUV that’s small on the outside, yet big on the inside.

In a bid to expedite its dealer network expansion all over the country, Sojitz G Auto Philippines (SGAP) conducted a series of ground breaking ceremonies in different provinces last month.

Toyota Motor Philippines announces a fourth batch of vehicles affected by faulty fuel pumps. This brings the total number of affected vehicles to 46,731.

Only APORs Allowed To Take Public Transport During MECQ

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) said only Authorized Persons Outside Residence (APORs) can ride public transportation. The recognized list is the one released by the IATF-EID. This as the National Capital Region (NCR), Laguna, and Bataan shifted to MECQ from August 21 to 31, 2021.

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