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September 5, 2022

Mercedes-Benz PH Updates GLA, GLC, GLE Luxury SUVs For 2023 (w/ Specs)

Auto Nation Group, Inc. (ANG) the exclusive distributor of Mercedes-Benz in the Philippines is updating the GLA, GLC, and GLE premium SUVs for the 2023 model year.

In February, the Raize landed on Philippine shores as the first sub-compact SUV to ever be launched by Toyota Motor Philippines (read our review of the Raize Turbo). It created a literal buzz in the industry, seeing as how the model was intended to raise the game and elevate the category for subcompacts everywhere.

Suzuki PH Extends 5-tastic Deals This September

Suzuki Philippines Inc. (SPH) welcomes the last quarter of the year with the announcement of the extension of its 5-tastic Deals.

A big part of car ownership is maintenance, which is best done with authorized centers to ensure a high level of customer and vehicle service. Knowing this, Nissan Philippines’ Aftersales Service Centers around the country are committed to provide top-tier repair and maintenance services through their highly-trained technicians, advanced tools, and accessible outlets.

Chery is on to something with the Tiggo 8 Pro. After spending some years competing against other Chinese brands as well as their own rather unfortunate Philippine distributorship history, they think they’ve got the vehicle to battle the mainstream Japanese offerings. It sounds crazy, but after some seat time in one, there’s reason to back up this pronouncement. Wipe away those preconceptions; this mid-sized SUV’s the real deal and it could very well put them on the local automotive map.

In line with its efforts to continuously innovate and improve the customer experience, Foton Motor Philippines, Inc. (FMPI) turned over two EC Mobile Service vehicles with its dealer partners in La Union and Isabela, further expanding the coverage of its aftersales program on wheels.

Mitsubishi Ralliart To Make Philippine Comeback At PIMS

After making a global last year, the Philippines will also be getting its first taste of the revived Mitsubishi Ralliart brand. Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation has started its tease with a video posted on its social media accounts starting today (check the video below).

Honda PH Models Will Get "Smarter" Thanks To Honda CONNECT

Aside from the HR-V RS Turbo, an accessorized version of its City, and a sneak peek of an all-new model, Honda Cars Philippines (HCPI) is also showcasing its car connectivity platform, Honda CONNECT at the Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS).

Honda Cars Philippines is using the 8th Philippine International Motor Show to launch the sportiest variant of its HR-V crossover: the HR-V RS Turbo.

Triesenburg Auto Corporation, the official distributor of JAC Motors launches the new-generation 2023 S4 compact SUV.

GAC Motor has just unveiled its new luxury MPV, the 2023 M8. Taking on the Chinese carmaker’s new “Space Diamond” design language, it’s meant to blend dignity, speed, and power.

Well, how’s this for a worrying fact. Despite chief operating officer Jim Farley laying down plans to improve the build quality of their cars two years ago, Ford has the unsavory reputation of having the most vehicle recalls so far this year.

Last May 2022, Toyota Mobility Solutions Philippines Corporation (TMSPH) launched a demonstration project of a mobility service to optimize advertising revenues by specifically measuring the effectiveness of wrap advertisement of fleet vehicles based on vehicle location information using the GPS data sent from a mobile app.

Easytrip Services Corporation is set to roll out the second half of 2022 with programs which aim to enhance the customer experience of RFID users.

NLEX Drive & Dine Looking For More Locators

NLEX Drive & Dine is growing and they want your business to be part of it. Developed and managed by MPT Mobility, NLEX Drive and Dine brings together a diverse mix of retail, outlet, leisure, and convenience offers for families and friends to unwind, relax, and create fun memories. It is strategically set in the last stop before heading to Skyway or Mindanao Avenue Smart Connect.

Blaming the depreciation of the Philippine Peso as well as the increased cost of materials and freight (including fuel cost), Toyota Motor Philippines has just announced a round of price increases affecting its vehicles starting this month.

Mark your calendars as Subaru will be unveiling the all-new Subaru XV this September 15. Teased but unnamed on their official website, the 2023 Subaru XV is the third-generation model in their best-selling compact crossover line.

After a brochure leak made it onto online forums (and was subsequently picked up by several news outlets), Honda has finally revealed the full details on the all-new 2023 Civic Type R. And yes, as promised, it is the most powerful Civic Type R ever. It also happens to be one of the most powerful Honda production vehicles ever, too.

A group of like-minded individuals drove their BYD Dolphin, the country’s most affordable EV from the bustling streets of Makati City to the Masungi Georeserve in Baras, Rizal to spread their “Earth Conscious” mentality.

Over 5 Million Sold: Subaru EyeSight Reaches Global Sales Milestone

Subaru announced that cumulative global sales of its vehicles equipped with the EyeSight driver assist system just surpassed five million units last June. The milestone was accomplished after 14 years and one month since the system was first introduced in Japan in May 2008.

Update: Check out the specs, variants, and prices here. And our full review, here (9/7).

Some three years after its global debut in 2019, Nissan Philippines has finally confirmed that it’s bringing in the Livina MPV. Mark your calendars because it’s happening on September 6—a week before its public debut at the Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS).

In celebration of Suzuki’s 40th year of doing business in India, the carmaker, through its automobile production subsidiary, Suzuki Motor Gujarat Private Limited, has announced plans to build battery electric vehicles (BEVs) in the subcontinent.

Toyota Motor Philippines has quietly updated its Hilux for the 2023 model year bringing with it additional spec and tech.

Is Suzuki Philippines Launching The Ertiga Hybrid At PIMS?

Is Suzuki Auto Philippines about the launch the new Ertiga Hybrid? That seems to be the case based on a statement made by Norihide Takei, General Manager for Suzuki Automobile Philippines at the press con announcing the 8th Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS).

At the press conference for the 8th Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS), CAMPI president Atty. Rommel Gutierrez had a definitive answer in connection to the government’s plan to levy excise taxes on pickup trucks, and buyers can breathe a sigh of relief (somewhat).

It’s all systems go as the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines, Inc. (CAMPI) is once again holding the Philippine International Motor Show or PIMS. Returning after a four-year hiatus, PIMS 2022 brings together the country’s biggest auto manufacturers and distributors in a venue to showcase their latest vehicles and cutting-edge technologies.

Hyundai leads all other carmakers when it comes to in-car tech. This is based on the latest 2022 J.D. Power Tech Experience Index (TXI) Study. Hyundai is the leading mass market brand and fourth overall, while luxury brand, Genesis is ranked highest overall.

MSCC Miata Spec Series Reaches Halfway Point

The weather at the Clark International Speedway held as 16 race-prepped Mazda MX-5 roadsters raced to the finish line for Round 2 of the Manila Sports Car Club (MSCC) Miata Spec Series.

Haval, a long-reported Chinese brand that’s poised to enter the Philippine market has just said that they will be stopping the sale of vehicles powered solely by internal combustion engines by 2030. The move echoes fellow Chinese carmaker, BYD, which has stopped producing purely internal combustion engine-vehicles this year as it focuses on electrification moving forward.

Lawmakers in the state of South Australia is looking to introduce stricter requirements and training for car owners who plan to own supercars.

What started out as an April Fools’ prank, is now a serious product line for Honda. Launched in time for International Dog Day, the Japanese carmaker now has a selection of accessories to make your car safer for your four-legged friend.

One year. That’s how long the owner waited for his Snowflake White Mazda MX-5 RF. The on-going global chip shortage and supply chain disruptions meant he pretty much went through the five stages of grief—denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. He was, admittedly, close to throwing in the towel until he got a call that his roadster had arrived.

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