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March 18, 2023

Review: 2023 Hyundai Stargazer 1.5 GLS Premium IVT


The compact MPV segment is probably going to be the most hotly contested segment from now on. With sub-compact or B-segment cars, as they’re officially known, becoming more expensive, these small 7-seaters have become the default choice for many as their starter family car. True enough, look around you and chances are, you’ll see at least one (or maybe five) parked at your local village, school, or workplace.

March 17, 2023

BMW Philippines Launches All-New 2023 X1 For P 3.890M


The latest version of BMW’s entry-level Sport Activity Vehicle, the third-generation X1 has arrived in the Philippines. The country’s exclusive BMW distributor, SMC Asia Car Distributors Corporation brings in the all-new X1 (model code U11) with a heightened sense of style, spaciousness, and digitalization.

Peugeot Celebrates 10 Years Of i-Cockpit


More than 10 years ago, Peugeot introduced the i-Cockpit—a quirky interior design meant to revolutionize something the French automaker considers the least evolved in the history of the car: the driving position.

Lego Celebrates 75 Years Of Land Rover With This 2,336-Piece Classic Defender 90 Set


The Lego Group and the Defender are celebrating 75 years of Land Rover with a build-your-own-adventure: the new Lego Icons Classic Land Rover Defender 90. The 2,336-piece set is complete with all the accessories for an off-road expedition.

Isuzu Philippines Enhances mu-X For 2023


Isuzu Philippines Corporation updates the mu-X giving it more premium styling and features for 2023.

BMW Thinks The Future Of Car Gauges Will Look Like This


BMW thinks the future of car instrumentation would look something like their BMW Panoramic Vision concept.

Toyota's Hydrogen-Powered Race Car Just Burned Down


Toyota learned first hand the dangers of using hydrogen as a fuel when its endurance race car—the #32 ORC Rookie GR Corolla H2 Concept burned down during a private test run.

March 16, 2023

GWM Philippines To Launch With Two HEV Models: The 2023 Haval Jolion And Haval H6


In preparation for its official Philippine market launch in April, Great Wall Motor (GWM), under its new Philippine distributor, Luxuriant Automotive Group, Inc. (LAGI) previewed their opening salvo of four models: the Jolion, Jolion HEV, H6 HEV, and the GWM Cannon. The first three models are all crossovers underpinned by GWM’s Intelligent Modular Architecture, while the last is a body-on-frame mid-sized pickup truck.

Two-Wheeled Or Four, Keep Your Battery Charged Up With The CTEK MXS 5.0


Emerging from almost three years in lockdown, road travel is back and commuters have taken to the streets in full force. One of the first things that car owners went and accomplished was to update on their vehicle’s maintenance check. Whether it’s at a dealership for regular PMS or their trusted mechanic, there is no doubt that most cars went for their own version of an executive check-up.

Enjoy Up To P100K Off A New Chevrolet Until April 30


This March, start a new story–your Chevy story. With Chevrolet Philippine’s exclusive discounts and low down payment offers, customers can open a new chapter with a new Chevy ride.

Isuzu Tagum Celebrates 2nd Anniversary


Isuzu Tagum, Isuzu Philippines Corporation’s (IPC) dealership in northern part of Davao Region, is celebrating its second anniversary with a mini truck fest in its dealer showroom from March 17 to 19.

BMW Teases All-New 5 Series


In just a few months’ time, the eighth generation of the BMW 5 Series Sedan will make its global debut. The new model is more dynamic and more comfortable than ever and boasts a fresh interpretation of its signature elegantly sporting design, not to mention BMW Operating System 8.5 with BMW Curved Display, innovative digital services and, for the first time, a purely electric drive system in the guise of the BMW i5.

Warranty, Dealerships, Vehicle Prices: Everything You Need To Know About Jetour In The Philippines


Jetour has officially landed in the Philippines as the newest automotive player to establish a local presence.

March 15, 2023

The Foton Harabas Miler Is Your 186-Horsepower Alternative To The Mitsubishi L300


Foton’s all-new Harabas Miler is a cargo truck that boasts attributes found only in high-end automobiles. But more importantly, it comes with all the essential features and specifications that businesses and logistics companies have come to expect.

Foton PH Is First To Offer All Electric Truck In The Philippines For P 3.6-Million


In celebration of its 16th anniversary in the Philippine market, Foton Motor Philippines Incorporated introduces the first-ever all-electric light-duty truck in the country: the Tornado EV.

2024 Kia EV9 Shows Off Bold New Design Direction


Kia revealed the first official images of the EV9, its first-three electric flagship with a bold design and sophisticated interior. It’s the Korean carmaker’s next step towards becoming a sustainable mobility solutions provider.

March 14, 2023

Mandaluyong City Has Worst Air Quality In The Philippines Based On 2022 Study


According to the latest IQAir 2022 World Air Quality Report, Metro Manila’s air quality is way dirtier than the recommended standards set by the World Health Organization. The WHO recommends a PM2.5 reading of 5 µg/m3, but Metro Manila is almost three times that at 14 µg/m3.

F1 Driver Valtteri Bottas Collects His Alfa Romeo Giulia GTA


Formula 1 driver Valtteri Bottas is now a proud owner of an Alfa Romeo Giulia GTA. Bottas arrived at the brand’s Turin showroom where he collected his very own limited-edition sports sedan in GTA Red.

Is This The Answer To My Mazda CX-5's Battery Woes?


As a motoring journalist, I’m not a shining example when it comes to health. If you want me to come up with high numbers, forget push ups or pull ups; it’s all about weight, blood sugar, or cholesterol instead. With that, I abhor physical tasks, but most especially heavy lifting. This is why I’m irritated each time I have to change the Mazda CX-5’s battery.

Ford PH To Launch Next Gen Territory At Manila International Auto Show


This just in: the next-generation Ford Territory is reportedly launching at the Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) in April. If this is true, the all-new Territory will come just six months after its launch in Vietnam and, get this, just three years after the nameplate debuted in the Philippines in 2020.

March 13, 2023

NCL Miller Car Care Center Preps Your Car For The Upcoming Summer Fun


Summertime is just around the corner. You can feel it in the breeze that has begun to warm up during the day, and in the sunlight that has become more intense in weeks. More than the weather, people have started planning vacation trips one after the other, in preparation for the anticipated Holy Week break.

Subaru PH Bumps Up Prices Of Forester, WRX, Outback


Motor Image Pilipinas, the exclusive distributor of Subaru vehicles in the country, has increased the prices of several of its models effective immediately.

Emicor Powers First Mall-Based DC Fast Charger


Emicor, Inc. through its Tritium EV charger brand powers the first-ever Level 3 DC fast charger located in a commercial mall. Located in SM City Baguio, the Tritium RTM 75kW DC Fast Charger tops up a battery electric vehicle (BEV) in as little as 20 minutes—enough time for a quick lunch, grocery shopping, or a stroll around the mall.

Ultra-Luxury China Brand Hongqi Enters The Philippine Market


Hongqi—the brand typically reserved for high-ranking Chinese government officials, dignitaries, and celebrities is centering the Philippines under its exclusive distributor, EVOxTerra.

Isuzu PH Donates To National Kidney and Transplant Institute


Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) turned-over P 250,000 cash donation to National Kidney and Transplant Institute (NKTI) in time for its World Kidney Day 2023 celebration last March 9 at the NKTI Atrium in Quezon City.

TNVS Applicants Flock To Grab As LTFRB Removes COC Requirement


Grab Philippines welcomed a huge crowd of TNVS aspirants in the second leg of its GrabCar-AVAN last March 4. GrabCar-AVAN is the leading super app’s initiative to help fill the 4,000 TNVS slots opened by LTFRB last January.

The Kia K2500 Is The Delivery Partner You Can Count On


No load is too heavy and no task is too daunting for the country’s country 4x4 light-duty truck: the Kia K2500. An ideal choice for business owners who need a vehicle that they can count on to arrive at their destination, it offers the confidence to tackle any unforeseen challenges—even after the paved road ends (read our first impressions).

March 12, 2023

Great Wall Motors Wants You To Snitch On Internet Trolls


In a rather bizarre move, China’s Great Wall Motors (GWM) is offering 10 million RMB (P 79.8 million) to report internet trolls.

Honda Rolls Out 2023 WR-V In Second ASEAN Market


Despite being coy about the potential for a regional rollout, Honda has rolled out its new sub-compact SUV, the WR-V in Thailand just several months after its world debut in Indonesia.

BMW Is Saying Goodbye To the iDrive Controller


After 20 or so years, BMW is ready to retire its iconic iDrive Controller. The central knob which has become a mainstay in BMW vehicles will give way to a new infotainment interface using swipes, taps, and voice controls.

This Is The World's Safest Child Seat


babyark says they’ve come up with the world’s safest child seat with the help of military grade tech and the design genius of Frank Stephenson.

March 11, 2023

MG4 EV Is UK's 2023 Car Of The Year


The MG4—a battery electric vehicle produced by SAIC Motor under the British MG marque it owns—has been crowned as UK’s Car of the Year for 2023.