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July 15, 2022

Hyundai Thinks The Future Of High-Performance Will Be All-Electric

Hyundai’s future of high-performance vehicles will be centered around electrification whether it’s using battery electric technology or fuel cell technology. Unveiled are the RN22e and N Vision 74—two rolling laboratories where the Korean automaker will test and verify advanced technologies before applying them to production vehicles.

Traditional hybrids have earned a reputation for being frugal, but not exactly fun to drive. Though technology has improved their performance recently, because the base is still a traditional internal combustion engine, it falls prey to some drawbacks. These include a delayed engagement of the gasoline engine (it takes a split-second for the engine to crank up at situations when power’s quickly needed such as overtaking) and drivetrain-associated power loss (they’re still equipped with a gearbox, after all).

After driving it as an unnamed camouflaged model last month, we can finally tell you: Nissan Philippines is launching the Kicks. Set for an official market debut in the next few weeks, this new B-segment SUV is set to electrify the segment by being the first local model to be powered by Nissan’s e-Power drivetrain.

Lexus Car Maintenance Weekend Is Back This July 14 to 16

Taking care of your car, especially during the rainy season is essential in making sure driving in a downpour keeps you and your passenger safe and sound.

In pursuit of developing the railway industry and contributing to nation-building, LRT-1 private operator Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC) bares plans to collaborate with the Ateneo De Manila University (ADMU) through its School of Science and Engineering for the advancement of railway education in the Philippines.

With the rising prices everywhere, every hard-earned peso saved counts. With Goodyear’s Raining Great Gifts promo, you can avail of up to 10 percent discount plus up to P 1,500 worth of e-gifts! The promo starts from July until September 30, 2022.

Volkswagen Philippines offers two of its sedans—the Santana MT and Lavida—with a limited Zero Down Payment and Cashback promo offer with the exclusive participation of partner bank, Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI).

Coventry Motors Corporation, the official distributor of Land Rover in the Philippines has officially launched the latest version of its flagship SUV: the all-new 2023 Range Rover.

All-New Toyota Crown Set For A Global Return This July 15

After earlier reports that seem to confirm the Crown’s return as a global model, Toyota has now started teasing the all-new SUV. Set for a global debut this July 15, the 2023 model marks the nameplate’s switch from a luxury sedan to a luxury crossover.

Suzuki Philippines Inc. (SPH) is bringing its Auto Festival Roadshow to Las Pinas this weekend.

WM Motors Philippines is the newest brand to enter the local market, and they’re doing it with an all-electric SUV called the W5.

Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) wants customers to be equipped with a brand new Mitsubishi in the midst of the country’s season of downpours. Designed to bring out driving pleasure at the same time ensure protection especially from unpredictable weather conditions, there’s a Mitsubishi vehicle that is suited for day-to-day use.

Geely, through its new brand, Radar, unveiled a new all-electric pick-up that’s targeted to urbanites who’s taken a liking to outdoor activities such as camping.

After teasing it in bits and pieces, Honda has finally shown what the all-new, sixth-generation Honda CR-V looks like. The all-new CR-V gets a more rugged design along with a powerful two-motor gasoline-electric hybrid system.

2023 Ford Everest Is More Expensive Than Before But Is The Best Kitted Mid-Sized SUV

If revealing the key specs of the next-generation Ranger ahead of its official July 28 official launch wasn’t enough, Ford has done the same with the all-new Everest. Coinciding with the opening of its online ordering portal (read here for more info), the carmaker has now given us a glimpse of how the Everest Sport and Everest Titanium+ variants differ (check out the Trend and Limited models here).

Ahead of its Philippine launch this July 28, Ford didn’t just reveal the full range and prices of the all-new Ranger, but now, they’ve also revealed the key features of their next-generation truck (check out the specs of the XL, XLS, and XLT here).

Are you hunting for the best deal in town? Well, look no further than this latest offer from Kia Philippines. Now you can get the Kia Forte compact sedan for the price of a sub-compact sedan for a limited time.

For those who find the all-new Tucson a tad too small, or perhaps you need an SUV with seven seats, Hyundai Motor Philippines (HMPH) is also offering the all-new 2023 Santa Fe as part of its launch line-up.

Harley Davidson announces the arrival of the Nightster model in the Philippines. The 2022 Harley-Davidson Nightster model marks an evolution of the classic Harley-Davidson Sportster, optimized for extraordinary performance and style while maintaining a Sportster model silhouette. With on-demand performance of the new Revolution Max 975T powertrain and a host of contemporary electronic rider aids and features, the 2022 Nightster model delivers a ride that is powerful, comfortable, and stylish.

After showing off their launch line-up at their first-ever dealer conference as the newly-appointed distributor for Hyundai in the Philippines, more product details are starting to come out from Hyundai Motor Philippines (HMPH) albeit through unofficial channels.

Mark your calendars: the all-new 2023 Honda Civic Type R will be making its world debut on July 21, 2022.

Lexus is building its very own world headquarters in a bid to accelerate development and improve innovation. The new complex located within the Toyota Technical Center in Shimoyama, set to open in 2024, will house everyone involved with the Japanese premium brand from designers and engineers to purchasing, production and sales management, and even technicians sent by suppliers.

Toyota Motor PH Confirms Return Of Lite Ace With Prices Starting At P 570K

To support the goal of continuous inclusive economic growth and to address the evolving needs of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the country, Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) has announced that it is set to introduce the all-new 2022 Toyota Lite Ace, a reinvention of a classic Toyota vehicle.

With the expected surge in passenger demand when full face-to-face (F2F) classes resume later this year, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) is calibrating existing land transport programs to effectively and efficiently serve the expected increase in commuter numbers.

Suzuki Philippines Inc., recently announced the introduction of a brand new colorway for its S-Presso micro-SUV. Interested buyers can now get the S-Presso Special Edition in white which has just been made available across all Suzuki Auto dealerships nationwide starting this month.

Coca-Cola Beverages Philippines, Inc. (CCBPI), the bottling arm of Coca-Cola in the country, inked a partnership with Cartrack—a leading global provider of vehicle telematics wholly owned by Nasdaq-listed Karooooo Limited—as its operational mobility partner to update and digitalize its on-the-ground operations in the Philippines.

As carmakers and energy companies get on the EV bandwagon, it’ll undoubtedly start to create some confusion particularly when it comes to charging them. Whether you’re looking to buy your own Battery Electric Vehicle or BEV, or just curious about it, here are some things you need to take note of.

BYD Leads The Way Towards Sustainable Mobility In The Philippines

Electrification has become, by far, one of the buzzwords of the past decade. By definition, electrification is the process of replacing the use of fossil fuels with technology that utilizes electrical energy. On a long-term scope, this conversion is proven to reduce overall carbon dioxide emissions, thereby mitigating climate change and reducing carbon footprint. It is also a process that will allow the Earth to heal from the damages of human activity and degradation. From a global economic perspective, it applies to industry and how the shift from fossil fuels to electric energy is imperative as the world races against time to counteract the damages of heightened carbon dioxide emissions and climate change.

Nissan Philippines continues to prove its growing market in the Philippines with the inauguration of its newest Nissan Manila Bay dealership.

In 2019, when Toyota Motor Philippines launched their first-ever mainstream gasoline-electric hybrid, the Corolla Altis, we took a look if taking the plunge towards electrified vehicles made economic sense. You can check out the full article here, but in gist, Corolla Altis Hybrid owners will only make up for the higher purchase price if they either drive more than 71,178 kilometers over a three-year period (23,726 kilometers per year), or if gas prices breach P 96.71 per liter.

McLaren Manila To Open Service Center, Showroom 'Very Soon'

After a prolonged silence surrounding the distributorship of McLaren Automotive in the country, the gears are finally turning. Official Philippine distributor DBPhil Motorsports, Inc., has announced plans that they’re ready to open both a state-of-the-art service center and a showroom very soon.

Hino Motors Philippines (HMP) and J&T Express (PH Global Jet Express Inc.) strengthen ties as they sign for continued strategic partnership on July 6, 2022. The signing ceremony held at the HMP headquarters in Calamba, Laguna covers a new deal for more than a hundred units of Hino trucks comprised of XZU730L, XZU710L and FL8J models.

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