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March 10, 2023

Mazda PH, Manila Sports Car Club Kicks Off 2023 Season Of MSCC Miata Spec Series

The country’s only one-make sports car series returns. Mazda Philippines and the Manila Sports Car Club (MSCC) announces the 2023 season of the MSCC Miata Spec Series. As the official race event of the country’s premier sports car owners club, this year will have 22 racers all driving track-tuned Mazda MX-5 open-top sports cars.

Toyota Refreshes Yaris Once Again For 2023

In what could be our clearest indication yet that the current-generation Vios will get yet another refresh this year, Toyota Thailand has done so with the Vios’ hatchback sibling, the Yaris.

Nissan unveiled a new approach to its electrified powertrain developed which it calls, “X-in-1.” Under the approach, core EV and e-Power powertrain components will be shared and modularized, resulting in a 30 percent reduction, compared to 2019, in development and manufacturing costs by 2026.

Expectations are a powerful thing. It has this way of re-wiring your brain, and could be enough to swing an opinion on a car from being awesome to just being meh. With its stunning looks and sheer number of international accolades, expectations have been running high on the all-new Tucson, Hyundai’s entry in the ultra-competitive compact SUV segment. Sadly, it is one that does not live up to all the hype.

Dog Behaviorist and Nutritionist, Anna Webb, with the help of Czech car brand Škoda has come up with a playlist of songs scientifically proven to ease car travel anxiety in dogs. Entitled Happy Hounds, it’s available on Spotify.

Hyundai Opens First EV Charger Equipped Dealership

Hyundai Motor Philippines Inc. (HMPH) celebrates a triple milestone with the opening of Hyundai Makati.

Little Trees Car Air Freshener has come a long way since the classic hanging paper trees that have spanned generations. Having celebrated its 70th year last 2022, Little Trees continues to innovate, finding new ways to offer the best in car fresheners through exciting scents and revolutionary formats.

The Chery Tiggo 2 Pro is celebrating two milestones to start 2023. The first has to do with an important production milestone, and the second has to do with its stellar build quality.

The search for the 2023 World Car of the Year is almost coming to an end with the announcement of the Top Three finalists vying for the top prize.

After revealing the finalists for the Women’s World Car of the Year (WWCOTY) last month, the jury has reached a verdict after a second round of voting. The 2023 Kia Niro is the supreme winner. CarGuide.PH is a member of the WWCOTY, but did not participate in the voting this year.

Lamborghini Confirms 1,015 Horsepower For Newest V12 Supercar

Lamborghini has unveiled the first details of the first HPEV (High Performance Electrified Vehicle) hybrid super sportscar, codenamed LB744. The all-new architecture delivers a combined total of 1,015 horsepower thanks to a brand-new 6.5-liter 12-cylinder combustion engine and three electric motors. A ground-breaking double clutch will also make its debut with the engine.

Reports coming out of Thailand suggest that the ASEAN debut of the all-new Honda CR-V is just around the corner. The sixth-generation Honda compact SUV is said to be making its regional debut at the upcoming Bangkok International Motor Show on March 20.

The Philippines’ leading oil company, Petron Corporation strengthened its recovery momentum in 2022, ending the year with a consolidated net income of P 6.7 billion, 9 percent better than 2021’s P 6.1 billion despite navigating a still volatile industry environment.

The country’s leading fuel company, Petron is helping the Philippine government in its efforts to contain an oil spill from a capsized oil tanker in Oriental Mindoro.

After showing off the all-new, second-generation Kona’s design last December, Hyundai has revealed more technical details surrounding its B-segment SUV.

PIAA Philippines Introduces New Rugged, More Powerful LPX Sport Lamps

PIAA Philippines is announcing the availability of the new PIAA LPX Lamp Series. The LPX Sport Lamps come with an intricately more rugged aesthetic and brighter illumination to satisfy the outdoor lifestyle image of off-roading and overloading aficionados, and is perfect for any outdoor adventure.

I made a mistake as I was doing my third lap around the Clark International Speedway. For the first two, I concentrated on following the proper racing line (indicated by a series of cones) and minding my shift points. This time, however, as I passed the 150-meter brake marker board at the start-finish straight, I glanced down at my speedometer: 160 km/h. Holy crap. My balls were literally in my throat, as I scrubbed off some off that speed into turn one. With just a nudge of the steering wheel (no sawing necessary), the Honda Civic Type R swung in without drama; not a hint of tire screech nor hesitation. This, I thought, is what real stuff is made of.

Isuzu Dealer Donates Ambulance To Women's Health Advocacy Group

One of the pioneer dealer partners of Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC), INTECO Isuzu Group of Dealership, in partnership with Women’s Business Council Philippines Inc. (WomenBizPH), officially handed over one unit of Isuzu Ambulance as donation to Likhaan Center for Women’s Health (Likhaan) last February at Isuzu Quezon Avenue.

As part of Mitsubishi Motors Philippines’ 60th anniversary milestone, the carmaker is launching a special referral program for the L300 exclusive for current Mitsubishi owners.

J&T Express Acquires An Additional 300 Foton Trucks

Longtime partners, Philippine Global Jet Express Incorporated more commonly known as J&T Express and Foton Motor Philippines have signed for an additional 300 units of brand-new delivery trucks that will be delivered through the course of the year.

When you think of Land Rover the first, and probably, the only thing that goes in your mind is the Defender. And truth be told, it deserves to occupy a car guy’s brain space. The newest version has single-handedly made Land Rovers (except for their Range Rover-badged kin) desirable once more. But the premium SUV specialist isn’t just made of one nameplate. In case you need to jog your memory, there’s the Discovery.

Honda Shows Off Refreshed 2023 City Sub-Compact Sedan

Just three years after its global debut (and two since its Philippines launch), Honda has refreshed the City sub-compact sedan with cosmetic updates and better equipment than ever.

Starting this March, you’ll have to pay more for a brand-new Ford. The American carmaker has quietly bumped up the prices of most of its line-up from the Ranger all the way to the Explorer.

Just a month after its global reveal, Mazda has revealed key performance figures for its first-ever Mazda CX-90 large SUV. And like the CX-60, it emerges as an efficiency champion.

In celebration of hitting the cumulative 24,000-unit sales mark, The Covenant Car Company, Inc. (TCCCI), the exclusive distributor of MG vehicles in the country is offering promos across their entire vehicle line-up until the end of the month.

SeaOil, one of the country’s leading fuel providers has just announced the grand winners of their sixth Lifetime Free Gas (LFG) promo. Luzon winner Patricia Mae Goyeneche, Visayas winner Oscar Alain Aguilar, and Mindanao winner Justine Michael Omega, who are regular SeaOil customers, will mark their win of a lifetime supply of free fuel in various ways.

Kia is ready to launch yet another dedicated battery electric SUV: the EV9. The large SUV will serve as the company’s flagship as it transitions into a sustainable mobility solutions provider in the era of electrification.

Here Are Your 2022 Toyota Gazoo Racing Vios Cup Champions

Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) officially wrapped up the 2022 season of the Toyota Gazoo Racing (TGR) Vios Cup in an awarding ceremony held recently in Taguig City.

Foton Iloilo is the 2022 Foton Dealer of the Year as Foton Motor Philippines honored its best performing sales and parts teams at the annual GRIT Awards.

Barely two years in the market, the Changan CS35 Plus has proven to be a big seller for the fledging automaker. With its balance of style, functionality, and convenience, owners are certainly happy to talk about how this crossover just works for them.

When it comes to go-fast Hondas, the last thing on your mind would be the CR-V. That’s probably the reason why the guys over at Honda Performance Development—the North American racing arm of Honda—decided to transform it anyway into an 800-horsepower machine.

One of the more interesting product details at the Philippine launch of the 2023 Range Rover Sport was the availability of the Plug-In (PHEV) variant. Thanks to a tax structure that favors electrified vehicles, the Range Rover Sport Dynamic SE P440e serves as the range’s entry-level variant (entry price: P 13.49 million).

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