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July 17, 2022

BYD Is Now The World's Top Selling EV Brand

BYD, a Chinese automaker backed by American billionaire Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway has become the world’s best-selling electric vehicle brand.

Following its kick off at the SM Aura Premier, Chery Auto Philippines brings its World of Luxury Nationwide Tour to SM Megamall until July 20, 2022. Mallgoers will be able to check out the Tiggo 8 Pro at the Upper Ground Floor of Building A.

The Peugeot 2008 has a reputation that precedes itself. One glowing review after another in Europe, it looks like the sort-of vehicle that Peugeot needs to revitalize itself in the local market. It also represents a new way of thinking—a thinking that aims it towards the premium mainstream crowd where it’ll do battle in a segment populated mostly by Japanese models. Ultimately, being different, in both its country of origin and execution works to both its advantage and disadvantage something that’s made clear after a week’s worth of driving.

Review: 2022 Honda HR-V V Turbo Honda SENSING

Having driven the base Honda HR-V before (read my full review), I bemoaned the lack of power from its normally-aspirated engine. Now, having sampled the top-of-the-line HR-V V Turbo, does a forced induction motor really rectify all complaints about Honda’s compact crossover? Well, read on and find out.

This Is The 2023 Hyundai Stargazer And It Wants To Challenge The Xpander And Veloz

After teasing it some months back, Hyundai has finally unveiled the first-ever Stargazer MPV. Their entry into the small MPV segment, the 2023 Stargazer brings a sense of futuristic style with practical features aimed specifically at Southeast Asian families.

Toyota is reinventing the flagship Crown model into a family of vehicles that will meet the needs of a diversified global market. It will be rolled out in over 40 countries and regions with Japan being the first market to get it by around the fourth quarter of this year.

Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) has reintroduced one of its most iconic nameplates, the Toyota Lite Ace, as a Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) stepping in as the reliable business partner for Filipino business owners and entrepreneurs.

After getting our hands on the full Philippine specs of the Hyundai Tucson and Santa Fe, it’s time to check out what their MPV, the Staria will have to offer.

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.

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