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January 4, 2022

Geely PH Launches Customer Care Hotline


In a bid to improve and streamline the processing of inquiries and concerns on vehicle sales, spare parts, and service, Sojitz G Auto Philippines (SGAP), the local distributor of Geely in the country has launched its Customer Care Hotline.

The Toyota Hilux GR Sport Looks (Slightly) Different In Europe


It seems Toyota is tweaking the Gazoo Racing formula depending on the region. Case in point is the Hilux GR Sport which has been altered, albeit slightly, to fit better with European tastes and sensibilities.

January 3, 2022

Public Transport Remains At 70 Percent Capacity In Metro Manila Amid Alert Level 3


The Department of Transportation (DOTr) will maintain a 70 percent cap on passengers for all forms of public utility vehicles. This as the National Capital Region (NCR) has been placed under Alert Level 3 status amid the rise in COVID-19 cases.

Unvaccinated Individuals Will Not Be Allowed In Malls, Public Transportation Under Alert Level 3


Unvaccinated adults and minors will not be allowed to enter malls, restaurants, and even access public transportation except for essential trips for as long as Metro Manila remains under Alert Level 3.

World's Largest EV Market To Drop All EV Subsidies By End 2022


In what could be an acid test for battery electric vehicles, China has announced that it will end all subsidies on so-called “New Energy Vehicles” by the end of 2022.

Honda Foundation Donates P 2-Million To Support Typhoon Odette Relief Operations


To help the victims of Typhoon Odette, Honda Foundation, Inc. (HFI), the corporate social responsibility arm of the Honda group of companies in the Philippines composed of Honda Philippines, Inc., Honda Cars Philippines, Inc., Honda Parts Manufacturing Corporation and Honda Trading Philippines, recently donated P 2 million in cash to the Philippine Red Cross (PRC), in support of the ongoing relief operations in the provinces affected by the typhoon.

Autohub Institute Of Technology Celebrates 7th Year


How to spot the best mechanic in the field? No, it’s not about speedy overnight job but rather it’s all about accelerated hard work, truckload of patience and a synergy of training. As they say, the best automotive technicians are made and trained not born.

Hyundai, Kia To Halt All Combustion Engine Development


The Hyundai Motor Group, composed of Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis is reported to have closed its engine development center as it shifts its R&D resources towards battery electric technology.

Suzuki PH Offers Free 3 Years PMS To All Carry Trucks


Suzuki Philippines Inc. (SPH) is giving additional incentives to new customers of its Suzuki Carry light truck. Backed by more than 40 years of Suzuki compact truck experience, it’s designed to meet the needs of commercial businesses. Packed with upgraded features and a lightweight fuel-efficient engine, it now comes with three years worth of free preventive maintenance service or PMS.

Chery Auto PH Sends 30,000 Water Bottles To Typhoon-Stricken Areas In Vis-Min


Boosting efforts to aid hundreds of families adversely affected by Typhoon Odette, Chery Auto Philippines has sent over 30,000 bottles of drinking water to storm-stricken areas in Visayas and Mindanao as part of the brand’s commitment to serving the Filipinos.

Spied! 2022 Geely Philippines Launching Emgrand To Take On Honda City, Toyota Vios


Geely is poised to enter one of the largest vehicle segments in the Philippines by volume: the sub-compact segment or B-segment, and they’re doing it with this: the 2022 Emgrand.

Geely PH Has Expanded To 24 Dealerships Nationwide


Geely continues its dealership expansion activities even during the last few weeks of 2021 with the opening of two more outlets in Kawit, Cavite and Fairview, Quezon City. These two new outlets make the total Geely dealerships climb to 24 nationwide. This is an increase of more than twofold from last year’s only 7 dealerships.

Isuzu D-MAX is 2021 People's Choice For Automobile Of The Year


The Isuzu D-MAX and the Land Rover Defender took home maiden honors at the Auto Focus People’s Choice Awards (AFPCA) which bestowed them the titles of the “Standard Automobile of the Year” and the “Premium/Luxury Automobile of the Year,” respectively.

NCR Shifts To Alert Level 3, Number Coding Still In Effect


Amid the recent spike in COVID-19 cases, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) will strictly implement health protocols in all transport sectors.

December 28, 2021

Ford PH Donates P 1.25M To Aid In Typhoon Odette Relief Operations


Ford Philippines is donating USD25,000 or P1.25 million to provide relief assistance to communities and families affected by Typhoon Odette, particularly in the Central Visayas region.

December 27, 2021

Hyundai Cabanatuan Wins Big At 2021 Hyundai Trucks & Buses Dealer Awards


After awarding its “Most Resilient Dealers” in the Passenger Car category, Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc., did the same with their commercial vehicle dealers with the 2021 Hyundai Trucks & Buses ASTiG Dealer Awards.

Subaru To Show A High-Performance Future Without Its Boxer Engine


Subaru understands that one day, they’ll have to eventually give up on its famed horizontally-opposed (aka boxer) engine as the world moves to the electric era. The world’s first glimpse of that future is this: the STI E-RA Concept.

Peugeot Landtrek Is Heading To ASEAN Markets In 2022


Peugeot’s pickup truck, the Landtrek is heading to ASEAN after all. This as it was caught testing in Malaysia, and its mention in an RHB Investment Bank analyst report.

Honda Ends Production Of Civic Hatchback In Thailand


The chances of seeing the all-new Honda Civic Hatchback land in the Philippines has been dealt a big blow after the five-door hatchback has been axed in Thailand due to poor sales.

Will The 2023 Subaru WRX STI Look Something Like This?


After the all-new Subaru WRX was shown, there was some trepidation surrounding its design, and how that will translate to the top-dog WRX STI. Not due until the 2023 model year (it is expected to make its global debut sometime in 2022 though), the design direction could be previewed by this: the WRX STI Performance Concept.

December 23, 2021

Top 5 Picks For 2021


Picking the Top 5 Picks out of 48 cars we’ve extensively driven this year is not an easy task. This is especially true since the field of choices whatever the category from sub-compact sedans to luxury SUVs has become extremely competitive.

LRT-1 Announces Special Schedule For December 24, 31


LRT-1 private operator Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC) advises train commuters to plan trips ahead of time as it will implement shortened operating hours on December 24 (Christmas Eve) and December 31 (New Year’s Eve) in observance of the upcoming holiday season.

Audi PH Confirms January 2022 Rollout for EV Models


After announcing their intention to bring in the e-tron GT and RS e-tron GT, another all-electric vehicle is joining the Audi Philippine line-up: the e-tron SUV. All three are slated to arrive at local showrooms by January 2022.

Final Lotus Elise, Exige, and Evora Roll Off The Assembly Line


Today, Lotus commemorates the last of the Elise, Exige and Evora sports cars, almost a year after they announce the end of production. The trio were photographed on site with many of the Lotus team who contributed to the design, engineering, assembly and sales of the cars.

December 21, 2021

San Miguel Corporation Donates P30-Million Worth Of Food To Typhoon Stricken Visayas, Mindanao


San Miguel Corporation (SMC) has activated its network in the Visayas and Mindanao regions to deliver truckloads of food to areas hit by typhoon Odette. This, as the company dispatches fuel stocks at its Petron installations and, where possible, provide access to water at its affected manufacturing facilities to help communities.

These Are The Key Specs Of The 2022 Subaru BRZ For The Philippines


After opening order books quietly last month, Motor Image Pilipinas, the exclusive distributor of Subaru in the Philippines has confirmed an April 2022 showroom availability date for the second-generation Subaru BRZ.

Laus Group Turns Over First Batch Of Used Car Batteries For Recycling


Roughly two months after a Memorandum of Understand (MOU) was signed between Ford Philippines, Motolite, and the Philippines Business for Social Progress(PBSP), the Balik Baterya Program pilot dealership group, the Laus Group of Companies (LGC) managed to turn over the first batch of used car batteries for recycling to Motolite.

Araneta City Announces Bus Sked For Holiday Season


The Araneta City Bus Station will remain open for the holidays to cater to passengers going to and from Central Luzon and key areas in Metro Manila. 

Suzuki PH Announces Partnership With Caltex


Suzuki Philippines Inc. (SPH) recently announced the commencement of its partnership with one of the leading fuel brands in the country, Caltex, at the start of December 2021.

Shelby Tunes The Ford Mustang GT500 To Produce 900+ Horsepower


If you think the Ford Shelby GT500 is still too tame or ordinary, well this muscle car may be for you: the 2022 Ford Shelby GT500KR Mustang.

Hyundai PH Awards Its Most Resilient Dealers


Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI), the country’s official distributor of Hyundai passenger cars, capped its 20th year celebration with the Hyundai Dealer Resiliency Awards for Passenger Cars.