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December 9, 2022

Heavyweight EVs Forced IIHS To Check Their Equipment

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is preparing their crash test facilities for the possible mass adoption of electric vehicles (EVs).

The small, affordable electric vehicles from Nissan and Mitsubishi are the co-winners of the 2022-2023 Japan Car of the Year. The Nissan Sakura and Mitsubishi eK X EV beat out 10 other finalists to win Japan’s most prestigious car award. Both vehicles also received the Kei Car of the Year award.

2023 Ford Ranger Scores 5-Star Euro NCAP Safety Rating

The next-generation Ford Ranger joins the Isuzu D-Max/Mazda BT-50 twins in getting a coveted perfect 5-star safety rating in the European New Car Assessment Program or Euro NCAP.

Motor Image PH Offers New Features On Subaru XV, Forester; Caps Off 2022 With Year-End Deals

Motor Image Pilipinas, Inc., the exclusive distributor of Subaru vehicles in the Philippines, is offering these special deals for the Subaru XV and Forester this December.

The first Hyundai SUV tested by the ASEAN New Car Assessment Program or ASEAN NCAP managed to achieve something which the Stargazer MPV didn’t: a perfect 5-star safety rating.

Hyundai’s first-ever compact MPV, the Stargazer managed just a 4-star safety rating at the ASEAN New Car Assessment Program or ASEAN NCAP.

This season of gift-giving, Chevrolet Philippines is sure to have something for everyone on their list. Customers looking for a new car or wanting to upgrade their current ride can avail of these all-in low down payment or cash discount options for the Chevrolet line-up.

Lexus thinks its shift to all-electric vehicles shouldn’t equate to the loss of engagement and driving fun; after all, they’re busy touting their so-called Lexus Driving Signature. To that end, they’re working on a manual transmission specifically for EVs.

Chery lit up the Torch Doha during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, sharing the event with global fans. This is an important step for Chery to accelerate the implementation of its global strategy called “Lighting Up The Global Landmarks.” Alongside the lighting event, the brand also displayed advertisements on several all-weather billboards and LED large screens on arterial roads.

Tired of the continuing issues surrounding global logistics, two large Chinese automakers have gone to extreme lengths in order to ensure that their cars get shipped from their factories to other markets: they bought their own ships.

With their Multi-Solution Approach towards carbon neutrality, Mazda isn’t giving up on combustion fuels just yet. Aside from their bio-diesel research, the Japanese automaker has now managed to complete a benchmark using a completely production standard Mazda MX-5 fueled by 100 percent sustainable road fuel.

Allan Uy won the inaugural season of the Manila Sports Car Club (MSCC) Miata Spec Series in spectacular fashion by sweeping both races in Round 4 of the country’s first one-make sportscar racing series.

Toyota Just Shoehorned The GR Yaris's 1.6-liter Turbo Into The Corolla Cross

Showing that there’s more than one way (electrification) towards carbon neutrality, Toyota shoehorned the GR Yaris / GR Corolla’s turbocharged engine into the Corolla Cross.

The demise of rival Philippine automotive group, AVID, seems to be exaggerated as they seem to prepare for a “future-ready” 2023.

Last October, we reported that MG Philippines was launching its latest sub-compact offering—the MG GT as evidenced by stocks arriving into the country. It seems the public launch is inching closer as it has been shown officially to dealers during their annual appreciation night at the Mall of Asia Arena.

Have you always wanted to drive home a Lexus without the burden of having to purchase one in full? Now you can with Kinto One, a full-service vehicle lease package which gives those who dream of having a Lexus the chance to have one with a hassle-free, worry-free ‘usership’ experience.

Loyal Petron customers will get a chance to win a Christmas treat from the Namamasko PO!nts promo just by using their Petron Value Card (PVC). Running until December 31, 2022, a total of five million PVC peso points will be given away in weekly raffle draws, with 500 winners winning 10,000 PVC peso points each.

Despite Toyota making the Corolla Cross into a global model, it seems they’re not giving up on their OG compact crossover, the C-HR. In fact, they’re just about ready to launch a second-generation model previewed by the C-HR Prologue.

L.A.-based car detailing brand Chemical Guys is now in the Philippines. Marking its on-ground launch at the 2022 Manila Auto Salon and distributed locally by Commuters Trading Corp., Chemical Guys is the car detailing brand centered around the rich, vibrant L.A. car scene.

Land Rover Philippines Has Sold Its 400th Defender; Grows Family To 18 Variants

Leveraging the positive reception towards the Defender 90 and 110, Land Rover Philippines is capitalizing on that opportunity by growing the Defender family by a lot.

All British Cars Inc., brings in the latest addition to its all-conquering Defender line about 7 months after they opened the order books. With the ability to fit eight adults across three rows of full-sized seats, it’s the ultimate combination of space and capability.

Subaru Just Hit Rock Bottom With FWD 2023 Crosstrek

Just when you thought Subaru hit rock bottom with the revived Subaru Rex—essentially, a re-badged Toyota Raize, they’ve just ditched a core technology they’ve been using for 50 years: all-wheel drive.

Purchasing genuine parts and accessories is now easier with Honda Cars Philippines, Inc.’s (HCPI) online parts-selling platform at its official website.

Seven months after breaking ground, Changan Motor Philippines, Inc. (CMPI), the official distributor of Changan vehicles in the country, inaugurates its National Headquarters at the Auto Resources Center (ARC) in Calamba City, Laguna.

Ayala, through AC Motors is saluting the patriotism, heroism, and service of men and women in uniform by offering exclusive discounts on Volkswagen and Maxus vehicles until December 31, 2022.

Hino Motors Philippines stirs up the country’s commercial vehicle industry with the launch of their newest and lightest truck line: the All-New Hino 200 Series.

MG Philippines continues its longstanding bid to support Filipino athletes, with the announcement of its latest brand partnership with the Ateneo De Manila Blue Eagles Men’s and Women’s collegiate volleyball teams. The Ateneo Blue Eagles are renowned all over the Philippines for their championship pedigree and now, with this latest collaboration with MG Philippines, the team aspires to even greater heights of success and nationwide recognition.

Changan PH Brings In UNI Line Of SUVs With Prices Starting At P 1.679M

As a fitting end to 2022, Changan Motor Philippines, Inc. (CMPI) introduced two new models to beef up their crossover lineup: Uni-T and Uni-K. The launch was held during the inauguration of the Changan National Headquarters signaling the start of a new and upbeat era for the brand.

Borgward, the German car brand that Foton wanted to resurrect, is dead once again. This as the Chinese-owned German marque filed for bankruptcy at a Beijing court just this week.

Has a Dutch automotive startup solved the problem surrounding EV range anxiety? With the Lightyear 0, perhaps. This is the world’s first series-production EV that generates power directly from sunlight.

Did a Ford Expedition cause a fire at a rental car park? Investigators seem to think so as they’ve narrowed down the cause of a fire that took out several vehicles, among them SUVs rented and returned by the U.S. Secret Service just a few days earlier.

Here’s something for the Interesting Car Spotting Group: an ultra-rare 2022 Alfa Romeo Giulia GTA has landed in Manila.

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