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March 18, 2022

Confirmed: Nissan Philippines Is Launching e-Power Technology

It looks like Nissan Philippines will be upping their electrification game with the direct confirmation that e-Power, the brand’s sort-of-hybrid system, is heading into the country. The announcement was made no less than by Atsushi Najima, president of Nissan Philippines.

Mitsubishi Motors will compete in the Asia Cross Country Rally (AXCR) 2022. Team Mitsubishi Ralliart, a private team owned by TANT SPORTS in Thailand, will tackle the 2022 AXCR, scheduled over August 6 to 12, with a new team director: Two-time Dakar Rally champion, Hiroshi Masuoka.

In the foothills of Mount Fuji lies the Fuji Speedway, the "temple of speed" where Lexus tests all its performance models. Through its nearly mile-long straightaway and twelve unforgiving corners, this is the proving ground for performance and it is from this world-renowned racetrack—and the silhouettes of the curves themselves—that the Lexus F line takes its name.

Aston Martin is bidding goodbye to its iconic V12 engine by coming up with the fastest, fiercest, and most dynamically accomplished supercar: the new V12 Vantage.

In pursuit of making lives better not just for its customers but the society at large, Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) resumes its annual blood donation drive with the Philippine Red Cross (PRC), the country’s premier independent humanitarian organization.

Toyota is taking an “intentional pause” at its production facilities in order to achieve a more reasonable pace of output as the ongoing chip shortage and pandemic continues to limit parts and semiconductor supply. The pause is expected to run from April to June 2022.

Carmakers won’t be catching a break anytime soon. After Russia’s invasion of Ukraine threatened to severely limit the availability of parts like wiring harnesses, a major earthquake in Japan resulted in a key maker of semiconductors for the auto industry to suspend its operations.

MG Philippines Targets 12,000 Sales In 2022

The Covenant Car Company, Inc. (TCCCI), the exclusive distributor of MG in the Philippines is looking to continue their strong momentum in 2022.

A month after an anonymous tipster sent photos of the all-new 2022 Suzuki Celerio being unloaded at the Batangas Port, new photos emerged of the sub-compact hatchback on car carriers.

Hyundai Motor Company inaugurated its first factory in Southeast Asia. Located at the Deltamas industrial complex near Cikarang, Indonesia, Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Indonesia will become the Korean automaker’s manufacturing center of Southeast Asian markets.

Ford Philippines was recognized anew by Muntinlupa City as one of its top corporate taxpayers in 2021.

The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) has launched a new promotion to help Filipinos achieve their life goals, while helping the economy thrive by providing easier access to consumer loans.

Mitsubishi Motors has inaugurated its new 12-billion yen (USD 100 million) paint factory in Thailand which will realize improved quality and production efficiency while reducing overall environmental impact.

A few weeks before its world premiere, BMW showed off a teaser of its flagship sedan, the all-new 7 Series.

Nissan Philippines Appoints Juan Manuel Hoyos As Its New President

Nissan announced the appointment of Juan Manuel Hoyos as the President of Nissan Philippines, effective April 1, 2022. He will report to Isao Sekiguchi, Regional Vice President, Marketing and Sales, Nissan ASEAN and will be based in Manila.

MG—the revenant brand synonymous with British sportscars is performing something of a sales miracle in the Philippines not with rear-wheel drive two-seaters, but with a range of sensible sedans and crossovers. Last year, they’ve managed to record a milestone year by moving 6,343 units—their best-ever annual sales figure in its three-year existence. Out of that figure, 65 percent is the MG ZS sub-compact SUV. It’s a sign, perhaps, that MG is playing its cards in the right segments at the right time.

Ferrari has stopped taking orders for the F8 Tributo coupe and F8 Spider sportscars, the brand’s best-selling models in Europe in 2021.

Volvo Cars has found an ingenious workaround for the long charge times associated with EVs by putting them at selected Starbucks outlets.

Customers can save up to P 80,000 for the all-new Nissan Almera VE CVT variant with an all-in down payment for as low as P 38,000 for transactions through Nissan Finance.

The introduction of the 2022 Toyota Avanza has been long-awaited, with the (now) previous generation model having been relegated to the likes of a commuter vehicle, rather than the multi-purpose family car that it was designed to be. While there is nothing wrong with being a service car, all we’re saying is that it’s high time that the all-new Avanza made its arrival, especially now, while the automotive industry is primed for fresh perspectives and evolutions of models that have long become marks of a different era.

In what could be a first for the World Car of the Year, three all-electric vehicles are vying for this year’s top prize.

MG Philippines Reveals Full Specs Of 2022 MG HS Compact SUV

The Covenant Car Company, Inc. (TCCCI), the exclusive distributor of MG vehicles in the country has revealed the full specs and details of its latest offering: the 2022 MG HS. The latest global MG model to join the MG Philippines line-up, it offers a modern, feature-laden, safe, and value-rich experience perfect for today’s discerning car buyer.

While its official Philippine market launch is still two days away, some information regarding MG Philippines’s new compact SUV has started to make its way onto the internet (check out the full specs here).

Toyota Motor Philippines is adding a third variant to its Corolla Cross compact crossover family with the market introduction of the Corolla Cross GR Sport.

Fueling cars is no small expense, but it’s an inevitable part of a vehicle’s ownership. With gas prices now reaching record highs—and the first where diesel has become more expensive than gasoline—fuel economy has once again become an important purchase consideration.

After 27 years in the Philippines, Volvo Philippines continues to expand its operations to make Volvo ownership more convenient. The Scandinavian luxury carmaker introduces a new concept in the luxury car retail business, Volvo Retail Space, which has the elements of showroom and aftersales operations, to thoroughly cater to the sales and service needs of Volvo patrons living in the south of Metro Manila.

MG Philippines and Shopee team up once again for an extraordinary offer this Q1 2022. Today, MG will be giving away two brand-new MG 5 Core MT sedans to a couple of lucky Shopee users. Shopee is the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan.

Geely Makes A Rival To The Honda Civic With The 181-Horsepower 2022 Binrui Cool

Could Geely Philippines be adding a third model based on its BMA platform? After wowing the local market with the Coolray and Emgrand, they could stir up the compact sedan segment with this: the Binrui Cool.

Though different in powertrains, the high-performance RS models and fully electric e-tron range share their DNA.

Geely is now starting to feel the effects of the global parts shortage. The Chinese carmaker’s global February 2022 sales crashed 46 percent to 78,478 units compared to January 2022.

This March, inch closer to a brand-new Kia with huge discounts and low payment schemes available until the end of the month.

Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) bids farewell to the first quarter of 2022 with its final Bank Partner Sale of the year from March 14-20, 2022.

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March 18, 2022

Confirmed: Nissan Philippines Is Launching e-Power Technology

Mitsubishi Is Taking This Strada Ralliart To The Asia Cross Country Rally

The Story Of Lexus F

Aston Martin Ends V12 Power With Limited Run V12 Vantage

Mitsubishi Motors PH Holds Blood Drive With Red Cross

Toyota Japan Production To Take "Intentional Pause" To Focus On Quality, Sustainability

Japanese Carmakers Brace For More Supply Issues As Chip Maker Halts Production

March 17, 2022

MG Philippines Targets 12,000 Sales In 2022

All-New Suzuki Celerio, Capable Of 26.68 km/L, Nears Philippine Market Launch

Hyundai To Build Creta, Santa Fe For Southeast Asia In Indonesia

Ford Philippines Recognized As Muntinlupa City's Top Taxpayer

BPI Offers Flexible Rewards In Auto And Housing Loans

Mitsubishi Inaugurates New Paint Factory In Thailand

BMW Teases All-New 2023 7 Series Luxury Sedan

March 16, 2022

Nissan Philippines Appoints Juan Manuel Hoyos As Its New President

First Drive: 2022 MG HS 1.5 TST Trophy

Ferrari Stops Taking Orders For F8 Tributo

Volvo To Install EV Charging Stations At Select Starbucks Branches

Get The Nissan Almera VE CVT With P 80K Savings This March

2022 Toyota Avanza: Fit For The Filipino Fam

Top Three Vying For World Car Of The Year Announced

March 15, 2022

MG Philippines Reveals Full Specs Of 2022 MG HS Compact SUV

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Toyota Motor PH Adds New Variant To Corolla Cross Range (w/ Specs)

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Volvo Cars PH Expands Reach To Alabang

MG Philippines Is Giving Away 2 MG 5 Sedans Today Through Shopee

March 14, 2022

Geely Makes A Rival To The Honda Civic With The 181-Horsepower 2022 Binrui Cool

Audi RS and e-tron: 5 Electrifying Features That Come As Standard

Geely Starts To Feel Effects Of Global Chip Shortage

Kia PH Discounting Stonic, Other 2022 Models This March

Honda Ups Discount Of All-New Civic, Other Models For Financing Customers