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April 22, 2023

2023 Isuzu D-Max Gets Tweaked Design, Colors, And A Price Bump

Isuzu Philippines has launched the updated 2023 D-Max bringing in aesthetic changes, a small price bump, and not much else.

This Civic Type R-Powered Honda S2000 Is One Clean Build

Honda has released a series of Type R models throughout its history with models such as the Integra, Civic, NSX, and even the Accord all receiving the iconic crimson-colored H emblem. But if there’s one model that deserved the Type R treatment but never got it, it’s the S2000.

Upstart Chinese brands Omoda and Jaecoo, shall henceforth be known as O&J. This as the new brands under the Chery Auto Group formally establishes itself to become a global auto player by 2030.

Bermaz Auto Philippines has announced the availability of the updated 2023 Mazda6 bringing with it a series of design, dynamic, and connectivity updates.

With the launch of the more upmarket MG HS, you thought you heard the last of the MG RX5, right? Well, that’s not necessarily the case as a revised model has just found its way to global markets.

Well…well…well…how things have turned. After years or even decades of being “inspired” or blatantly copying Western carmaker designs, it looks Chinese carmakers have started copying each other and that has led, to all things, a possible lawsuit.

Idemitsu Lubricants PH Launches Nano-Tailored Engine Oil

Idemitsu Lubricants Philippines, Inc., a subsidiary of Idemitsu Kosan Co., has launched a new series of engine oils, namely the Idemitsu Four-wheelers’ Gasoline (IFG), Idemitsu Four-wheelers’ Dual (IFD), and Idemitsu Riders’ Gasoline (IRG) series for cars and motorcycles.

The mid-sized sedan (aka executive sedan) segment is all but gone here in the Philippines, but if there’s one that could potentially bring it back to life (or at least spark a conversation), it’s this: the 2024 MG 7.

Fresh from its successful launch, the next-generation Ford Territory will be available on display in major malls nationwide.

The booming Philippine construction industry is back to pre-pandemic levels. Thanks to optimistic forecasts and a bustling economy, construction firms are once again firing on all cylinders. When it comes to getting the job done, it is essential that these companies choose the right equipment. Scheirman Construction Consolidated Inc. (SCCI) is no stranger to exceeding the expectations of its numerous residential, commercial, healthcare, industrial, corporate, and small business clients. This is why it has chosen the Kia K2500 4x4 double cab dropside as its do-it-all workhorse.

After a market study that started last November, it’s finally happening: Mazda Philippines is entering the luxury space with the first-ever CX-60 this June.

Honda has once again captured the lap record for a front-wheel drive at the Nürburgring Nordschleife in Germany.

Just a week after winning the Red Dot Best of the Best Award, the Ferrari Purosangue was cited yet again for its design. The Ferrari four-door has won the Production Car category at the Car Design Award.

Jaguar Land Rover is re-branding itself, preferring to be called JLR, as it transitions to become a leader in the electric luxury space. The announcement coincides with updates to its Reimagine Strategy which will reposition them as an “electric-first, modern luxury carmaker” by 2030.

These Honda Genuine Accessories Are Now Available For The BR-V

Honda Cars Philippines is now offering BR-V customers the opportunity to enhance their 7-seater SUVs with a wide variety of genuine accessories which are now available at all authorized 37 Honda dealerships nationwide.

Harley-Davidson is kicking off its 120th anniversary celebration with an Open House across its dealerships in the country starting on Saturday, April 22. Customers can check out the full range of 2023 motorcycles.

You’ve slept through your alarm. The birds aren’t yet chirping, the neighborhood is still, and the pitch-black morning hardly beckons you to start the day. But as you step inside your car, a hint of sunshine greets you, turning an everyday commute into a ritual that lights up your day. Literally. In its new EX90 SUV, Volvo will use near-sunlight levels of interior illumination using 72 SunLike LEDs.

Polestar, a Swedish EV brand owned by Volvo Cars, has taken a rather unique twist to the entire coupe/SUV thing: they’re actually making do without the rear windshield on their Polestar 4.

Local units of the Lexus NX are the subject of a “Customer Satisfaction Campaign” because of its Lexus Safety System (LSS), specifically for an improvement of its Forward Recognition system.

The Mazda MX-5 once again proved to be a formidable racing platform by taking the 2023 Petron 4-hour Kagitingan Cup Win last April 16. Team MSCC Mazda Miata completed 89 laps with a best time of 1:56.054 bagging them the Class 1 and Open A categories for the 4-hour race. The team also finished second overall for the 2-hour race.

How’s this for doing things by the book? Toyota Motor Philippines is taking an extreme approach and recalling 1,666 first-generation Toyota 86s and 170 GR Supras for, get this, a missing sticker. Yes, that’s right—a sticker.

2024 Porsche Cayenne Adds Luxury And Performance

After showing off its increasingly digitalized interior, Porsche has finally unwrapped the Cayenne SUV. The third-generation luxury SUV comes with comprehensive changes to the powertrain, chassis, design, and equipment giving it added performance on- or off-road, as well as luxurious everyday comfort.

Lexus has unveiled the all-new, second-generation LM. Beginning with the luxury MPV’s key market of China, it will be sold in over 60 countries, including Europe, Japan, and yes, the Philippines.

Vespa Philippines brings in the Primavera Color Vibe, a special series of the trend-setting two-wheeler that celebrates the colorful, carefree vibe that the icon is known for.

Organizers of the Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) have reported that the annual motoring event has been a resounding success with a record number of visitors.

Remember the MG Cyberster Concept? The two-seater concept car which was revealed around the same time last year? Well, guess what: it’s heading to production and this is how it looks like.

Etna Motors, Inc. and Mt. Sinai Motors Top Suzuki Auto Sales In 2022

Suzuki Philippines Inc. (SPH) recently awarded its top partners at Annual Dealer Conference Awards Night.

Toyota Motor Philippines is bringing in the heat this April with deals coming in hot until April 30. Customers can enjoy low monthly plans, trade-in rebates, and more when they purchase a brand-new Toyota from any authorized dealer nationwide.

New car sales rose 24.2 percent in March compared to the same month a year ago, based on a joint report of the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines (CAMPI) and the Truck Manufacturers Association (TMA). The CAMPI-TMA report shows that sales reached 36,880 units compared to 29,685 units in March 2022.

Petron Has Special Offers On Lubricants, Personalized Value Cards At MIAS

Industry leader Petron Corporation has special offers on lubricants at the Manila International Auto Show (MIAS), while showgoers can get their very own personalized Petron Value Card for only P 100.

There’s plenty to like with the Volvo XC40. Compared to other premium SUVs out there, it just gets things right. It’s stylish, spacious, well-kitted, and most important of all, safe. However, as the automotive world turns, the Swedish carmaker has given it a nip-and-tuck, and that’s the very vehicle you see here. While the revised design could be the most obvious reason to consider one, it also happens to pack an electrified powertrain in the Philippines for the very first time. Gamechanger? Read on.

BYD, the world’s best-selling New Energy Vehicle brand is showcasing a full EV line-up at the Manila International Auto Show (MIAS). Through its authorized local distributor, Solar Transport and Automotive Resources Corporation (STAR), the Han EV made its public debut amidst a “floating” Blade Battery motif at the pavilion.

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