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May 2, 2022

Could The 2023 Niro Plus Be Kia Philippines' First EV?


Along with a new logo and tagline, Kia Philippines also announced their intention of bringing in all-electric vehicles through “purpose-built vehicles.” At the time, the announcement didn’t carry much in terms of technical detail. However, that’s all changed as Kia officially unveils their “purpose-built vehicle” strategy, and get this, it’s a global initiative after all.

Is Nissan Building a NISMO Version Of The All-New Z Sportscar?


Is Nissan working on a NISMO version of the yet-to-be-launched Nissan Z sportscar? That seems to be the case based on what’s happening over in Japan.

Mazda Announce Production Stoppage Anew


In what seems to be a regular occurrence at this point, Mazda has announced a product stoppage anew at their Japanese factories this May.

Big Discounts, Prizes Await Active Mitsubishi Service Connect Users


Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) has a special treat awaiting its Mitsubishi Service Connect (MSC) users. Until May 31, all registered individuals can get big discounts and win prizes on their next car service just by simply using the brand’s said mobile application.

Changan PH Offers Alsvin With Up To P105K Off This Summer


Changan Motor Philippines is offering its sub-compact sedan, the Alsvin with friendly financing packages this summer. With the Alsvin Summer Promo that runs until May 15, 2022, you get to choose between generous cash discounts or financing packages.

May 1, 2022

Hyundai PH Bolsters PUV Modernization In Sorsogon


Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI), through its authorized dealer Hyundai Trucks and Buses Alabang (HTB Alabang), successfully turned over 15 units of Class 3 HD50S Modern PUVs to the Bulusan Transport Service Cooperative (BULTRASCO) during the group’s Modern PUV launching held last April.

San Miguel Corporation Regularizes 25,000 Workers As It Ends Third-Party Servicing


For hiring and regularizing some 25,000 former workers of its third-party providers, strict compliance with labor laws, and a commitment to help over 70,000 employees in its nationwide network throughout the pandemic, San Miguel Corporation (SMC) was given a special recognition by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) as an exemplary Filipino company, with malasakit for its own people.

Isuzu Philippines Opens Subic Dealership


Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) continues its expansion and modernization efforts with the opening of its newest dealership bearing its new Isuzu Outlet Standardization dealership facility, this time in Subic Bay Freeport Zone, Subic, Zambales.

April 29, 2022

Review: 2022 Toyota Veloz 1.5 V


Filipino families love SUVs. Given the choice between owning an MPV or an SUV, they would immediately gravitate towards the latter. That’s a fact, and it’s one that Toyota Motor Philippines can’t afford to ignore.

2022 Toyota Veloz Is For Filipino Families Seeking Extraordinary Adventures. Prices Start At P 1.185M (w/ Specs)


Whether you’re Team SUV or Team MPV, Toyota Motor Philippines thinks that the all-new 2022 Veloz is the ideal 7-seater for families seeking extraordinary adventures.

Ford Philippines Details 2023 Everest Trims, Colors, And Engines


As the launch of the next-generation Everest (and by extension, the next-generation Ranger) draws near, Ford Philippines is starting to trickle down information to whet the appetite of those looking to buy these two new vehicles.

Geely Cebu Is Now A Fully Operational 3S Dealership Facility


Early last year, Sojitz G Auto Philippines (SGAP) Corporation, the official distributor of Geely Vehicles in the Philippines has expanded its network in the “Queen City of the South” with the opening of its showroom in Cebu. Geely Cebu is Gateway Group of Companies’ first Geely outlet franchise. It is also Gateway Group’s flagship Geely dealership facility.

April 28, 2022

Toyota Details The Work That Went Into The Manual Transmission-Equipped GR Supra For 2023


After confirming it just a couple of weeks back, Toyota has finally released more details about the manual transmission-equipped GR Supra.

2022 BMW 2 Series Keeps Classic Proportions, Rear Wheel Drive For P 3.690M (w/ Specs)


To set a new benchmark for driving pleasure in the country, the all-new BMW 2 Series Coupé has been introduced by the official importer and distributor of BMW in the Philippines, SMC Asia Car Distributors Corp.

BMW Philippines Brings In All-Electric iX For P 6.290M (w/ Specs)


For the first time, SMC Asia Car Distributors Corp., the official importer and distributor of BMW in the Philippines, is making its move towards an electrified future in the country with the launch the BMW iX. The BMW Group’s new technology flagship combines locally emission-free driving pleasure, sporting agility and a compelling operating range with a character profile dedicated squarely to sustainability.

BYD See Sales Surge 63 Percent As EV Demand Rise


BYD, the Chinese electric vehicle and battery maker backed by Warren Buffett, said first-quarter profit surged, buoyed by demand for battery-powered cars as it weathered supply chain kinks from the ongoing semiconductor chip shortage to more expensive raw materials.

The 2023 Nissan Z Is Delayed


It’s hard to believe but after the prototype’s reveal last 2020 and the production version a year after that, the all-new Nissan Z still hasn’t rolled off the production line. Now, the Japanese carmaker has revealed what everyone feared: a launch delay.

April 27, 2022

Chevrolet PH Now Offering Up To P 535K Cash Discount


The Covenant Car Company, Inc. (TCCCI), the exclusive importer and distributor of Chevrolet vehicles and parts in the Philippines, is offering exclusive deals this summer with the On the Brighter Side, Drive a Chevy promo.

The Mazda MX-5 Miata Spec Series Is The Result Of Their Challenging Spirit


After a nearly two-year delay, Mazda Philippines’s dream of having a local one-make race series featuring its venerable MX-5 is happening. It’s a project filled with various delays and setbacks, but just as the Hiroshima-based carmaker showed resilience by re-starting production just four months after the dropping of the atom bomb, the start of the Miata Spec Series is the result of the same challenging spirit.

MG Named Official Mobility Partner Of Ms Universe Philippines For Third Consecutive Year


MG Philippines continues its strong partnership with the Miss Universe Philippines (MUPH) organization, being named the Official Mobility Partner of MUPH for the third consecutive year.

Mazda Philippines Is Ready To Race The MX-5


Mazda Philippines, the Manila Sports Car Club (MSCC), and the Clark International Speedway (CIS) have collaborated to hold the first ever one-make sports car race series in the country. The 2022 MSCC Miata Spec Series will be the official race event of the country’s premier sports car owners club starting this year. It will feature 20 brand new track-tuned Mazda MX-5 open-top sports cars to be raced exclusively by MSCC members.

Honda Cars PH Renews Partnership With Dualtech For Electromechanics Technician Training Program


Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) and Dualtech Training Center Foundation, Inc. jointly committed to an apprenticeship program that will further hone the technical skills of select students taking the course Electromechanics Technology. 

2022 GAC EMKOO Shows Off A Striking New Design Direction


GAC Motor reveals its EMKOO SUV. Embodying the brand’s new design concept—Hi-Tech Industrial Aesthetics—it’s meant to convoy a futuristic car design penned in the “age of intelligence.” Moreover, it showcases where GAC Motor’s design direction is headed.

April 26, 2022

Changan Goes On EV Offensive With New Avatr Brand


With China regaining dominance in the global EV market, cornering 53 percent of global sales in 2021, Changan Automobile levels up its new energy vehicle capabilities with the addition of the Avatr EV brand.

Toyota Motor Philippines Logistics Is A Top Tax Payer Of BIR West Laguna


Toyota Motor Philippines Logistics, Inc. (TLI), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Toyota Motor Philippines Corporation (TMP), was recently recognized as the “Top 3 Taxpayer under Non-Individual Taxpayer Category” by the Bureau of Internal Revenue District Office (RDO) No. 57.

Last March, New Car Sales Reach Highest Monthly Figure Since Pandemic


New car sales continue their upward trajectory by recording 29,685-unit sales—the highest monthly figure since the start of the pandemic.

India To Require Six Airbags In New Cars Despite Pushback From Automakers


The Indian government is pushing ahead to improve the safety of its new cars to a point that it actually surpasses the standards of areas such as ASEAN.

Nissan Kills Off Datsun Brand (Again)


Datsun, revived in 2013 as a low-cost emerging market brand, is dead once more after parent company, Nissan decided to pull the plug on global production.

Chevrolet Teases All-Wheel Drive, Hybrid-Powered Corvette Sportscar


Chevrolet has confirmed that its Corvette sportscar is going electrified, first as a hybrid in 2023 and by 2024, as a fully-electric vehicle.

Geely Opens In Naga City


Sojitz G Auto Philippines Corporation (SGAP), the authorized distributor of Geely Vehicles in the Philippines has inaugurated the brand’s 28th dealership in Naga City. 

April 25, 2022

Review: 2022 Toyota Hilux Conquest 4x4


Without a doubt, Toyota’s been pouring over the spreadsheets, and in recent years they’ve made grim reading for the Hilux. Once the undisputed leader in the pickup segment regardless of powertrain combination, its sales, particularly in the high margin 4x4 segment, have been eaten into by the likes of the Ford Ranger and the Nissan Navara. Its competition, aimed at wooing lifestyle enthusiasts as much as farmers and construction workers, have been driven by all things SUV. So, what’s Toyota to do? Come up with the Hilux Conquest.

Nissan Working On Tech That Steers You Away From Potential Crashes


Nissan announces a new driver-assistance technology which gifts their cars the ability to automatically perform collision avoidance maneuvers. Called “Ground Truth Perception,” the system utilizes highly accurate, real-time information about the vehicle’s surrounding environment to dramatically enhance collision avoidance. The system uses a combination of LIDAR, radar, and camera technology.