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July 22, 2022

Isuzu Celebrates 25 Years In The Philippines

Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) celebrated its 25th inaugural anniversary by announcing the company’s new “Road To Progress” vision.

Michelin Philippines is introducing the latest generation of its high-performance Michelin Pilot Sport family with the new Pilot Sport 5. Targeting sportscars and high-performance sedans, the new tire delivers performance that lasts.

Fifty three years after landing on the moon as part of NASA’s Apollo space program, the tire giant is set to continue that tradition by joining Lockheed Martin in its development of a lunar mobility vehicle.

Porsche, Dodge, and Ram make the most appealing cars based on the latest U.S. J.D. Power Automotive Performance, Execution, and Layout (APEAL) Study.

BYD, the world’s largest electrified vehicle maker will be entering the Japanese market as the next step in their global expansion. Three all-electric vehicles will be sold there starting 2023.

Peugeot has released the “Made in ASEAN” video (watch it below) which offer an inside look at the manufacturing of its 2008, 3008, and 5008 SUVs in Gurun, Malaysia. Building in ASEAN is key to the internationalization of Peugeot worldwide and to its success in the region. The video also unveils the stringent testing of the SUVs on the region’s various roads and extreme climate to ensure uncompromising reliability for Peugeot’s customers.

Through its “FutureNow” program, PGA Cars leads the way in the Philippines’ transition toward sustainable electromobility by offering the fully electric Porsche Taycan and Audi e-tron range. Along with this move, more stakeholders are launching initiatives designed to provide cleaner transport solutions for the country.

Here's Your First Look At The PH-Spec 2023 Toyota GR86

Toyota Motor Philippines is now officially previewing the all-new second-generation GR86 ahead of its August market debut.

Honda unveils the all-new 2023 Civic Type R in time for the Civic nameplate’s 50th anniversary and the 30th anniversary of the Type R badge.

For the first time in 19 years, and only the eighth time in its entire 109-year history, Aston Martin is revamping its iconic wings logo.

After a spat of product recalls and being called out at the UN General Assembly for its safety double standard, Hyundai is now taking automotive safety seriously as they’ve opened a new position of Global Chief Safety Officer.

2023 Suzuki Grand Vitara: This Is It

It’s now official. After Toyota showed off the Urban Cruiser Hyryder, Suzuki has done the same; only this time it’s taking on a very familiar nameplate: Grand Vitara.

Proof once again of the versatility of its e-Power system, Nissan has launched the all-new X-Trail in Japan propelled exclusively by this unique powertrain.

Mercedes-Benz Philippines is adding a luxury-oriented trim to its 7-seater compact SUV, the GLB: the GLB 200 Progressive.

Now, we have an idea why Nissan Philippines’s been so secretive with the all-new Kicks: they just launched it in their home market of Japan.

Is Toyota Motor PH Introducing The Refreshed GR Supra?

Is Toyota Motor Philippines about to launch the A91 GR Supra? That might as well be the case based on this photo that appeared on social media.

Volkswagen is well on its way towards an all-electric future, but it doesn’t mean it’s turning its back on traditional gasoline engines just yet. Introduced in Europe is an update to its 1.5-liter TSI gasoline engine called the TSI evo2.

New car sales jumped 26.8 percent in June to 28,601 units compared to the same period in 2021. This was revealed in the latest Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines and Truck Manufacturers Association’s CAMPI-TMA) joint report.

Just a few days before the Philippine launch of the all-new Toyota 86 (now officially rebranded as the GR86), its twin, the Subaru BRZ has just seen a substantial price increase (read our review of the Subaru BRZ 2.4 EyeSight AT).

According to the Metro Manila Accident Reporting and Analysis System (MMARAS), close to half of their 26,000 documented road accidents in the National Capital Region alone happened between from June to October—coinciding the country’s wet season.

Finally, Ford and its performance division, Ford Performance, is giving the F-150 Raptor the engine it deserves. With the launch of the F-150 Raptor R, the Blue Oval managed to shoehorn a 700-horsepower V8 engine creating the fastest and most powerful Raptor yet.

Jeep Terminates Joint-Venture With GAC

Stellantis, the parent company of Jeep has announced the “orderly termination” of its joint-venture with GAC which has been producing Jeep vehicles since 2010.

Whoever said that Dodge—the “brotherhood of muscle” is only interested in breaking the speed limit? Though the likes of the Dodge Challenger, Charger, and even the SRT Hellcat are known for their stonking 6.4-liter V8 engine, they can be law-abiding citizens as proven by the first-ever Dodge Drive in the Philippines.

176 New Toyota Technicians Graduate From TMP Tech

The Toyota Motor Philippines School of Technology (TMP Tech), a premiere automotive technical-vocational (tech-voc) institution, recently held commencement exercises for Batch 12 and 13 – Class of 2021 and 2022, with 176 graduates of the 2-year Toyota General Job (GJ) Automotive Servicing Course. Following strict health and safety protocols, the school held the graduation rites at Toyota Motor Philippines’ industrial complex in Santa Rosa City, Laguna.

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.

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