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June 1, 2023

You Can Buy Fernando Alonso's Ferrrari Enzo For More Than P 301M

Two-time Formula One World Champion and current Aston Martin driver Fernando Alonso is auctioning off his exquisite Ferrari Enzo, a sign perhaps that he wants to do away with any connection with the team in scarlet?

Foton Motor Philippines raises their commercial vehicle aftersales experience with the opening of its Davao Parts Warehouse Hub.

Motorcycle Taxi Company Move It Unveils Updated App

Move It, a homegrown Filipino motorcycle taxi provider, has unveiled its upgraded mobile app, signaling an exciting phase for the Philippine motorcycle taxi sector. With support from Grab’s cutting edge technology, Move It delivered a higher bar of safety, reliability, and user experience. The upgraded Move It app sets a new benchmark for motorcycle taxi services, catering to the needs of Filipino commuters like never before.

DB Schenker Philippines, the local arm of 150-year-old German firm DB Schenker, a world leader in logistics solutions and supply chain management, has taken delivery of the country’s first commercially available fully electric truck, the Foton Tornado 3.6 EV Truck.

The wait is almost over. Mitsubishi Motors has confirmed that the production version of the XFC Concept will be shown for the first time at the 30th GAIKINDO Indonesia International Auto Show in August. And to whet everyone’s appetite, the carmaker just released these teaser photos.

Great Wall Motor is finalizing plans to set up a new battery pack assembly plant in Thailand, where it will start making a compact EV by next year.

As the world shifts towards electrified means of mobility, there’s a widening gender gap. And this, according to UK-based Auto Trader, should be a cause for concern.

Jetour Auto Philippines is making aggressive moves to grow its footprint in the country, announcing that it will open 16 new dealerships this year.

Mitsubishi Fuso, Hino Announce Merger

Two of the world’s truck giants—Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC) and Hino are merging. This was announced as Daimler Truck Holding AG, the parent company of Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation, and Toyota, parent company of Hino concluded a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to that effect.

Changan BlueCore, first launched in 2011, opened a new era in Changan engine technology with the promise of a powerful, clean, and quiet driving experience. In 2019, Changan’s research and development (R&D) team followed it up with the BlueCore NE Platform.

Sonax Philippines has launched a new line of products that levels up personal car cleaning. Specially formulated to make DIY car care easy and efficient, these products render professional results while offering enhanced paint protection.

From its bold F-O-R-D grille to its strong shoulder line, the Ford Ranger Raptor surprisingly incorporates an aerodynamic design that helps it reduce drag improving its performance and efficiency.

Honda's Best Service Advisor In The Region Is A Filipino

Elijah Dave Villan of Honda Cars Makati raised the Philippine banner high as the Service Advisor (SA) category champion at the recently concluded Honda Asia and Oceania Skills Contest. Villan will be representing the country (and the Asia and Oceania region) at the Honda World Skills Contest in October 2023 in Japan.

Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) affiliates Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation jointly announced the renewal of their longstanding partnerships with FIFA through 2030. The renewed agreement welcomes Group subsidiaries Boston Dynamics and Supernal into the fold.

Honda Philippines introduces the all-new Rebel 1100. For P 650,000, this big bike model features an eye-catching modern bobber design, a classic single-round LED headlight, and a hunched fuel tank. This evokes vintage-inspired styling, while also giving a relaxed riding posture.

The Autohub Group of Companies, with 24 years of experience in the automotive industry, continues to serve its clientele by expanding their services. Autohub relaunches NextHub Auto Care by opening six more new branches around Metro Manila and the new NextHub Auto Care Premier in BGC and C. Raymundo Pasig. Now with a total of seven branches opened to serve the growing number of after warranty customers.

After A Re-Test, Toyota Finds Raize SUV Compliant With Safety Standards

After finding wrongdoing in the certification procedure of its Raize sub-compact SUVs, Toyota, through its affiliate, Daihatsu has re-tested it alongside the Rocky and has found them to be compliant with all standard safety values.

Subaru and Mazda have topped the list when it comes to recommended cars—new or used—for teen drivers. This is according to the U.S.-based Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS) and Consumer Reports.

Lexus has dropped another teaser of the all-new GX body-on-frame SUV before its June 8 reveal. This is the second teaser it has dropped with the first one showing off its new headlight design.

The judges in Women’s World Car of the Year have voted for the Woman of Worth Award. There were 15 nominations in the running and a clear winner is Dr Astrid Linder, the designer and instigator of the world’s first female crash-test dummy.

Kia Philippines Continues Rapid Expansion With 2 New Dealerships

The aggressive expansion of Kia Philippines has been further boosted by the opening of Kia Otis and Kia Marikina—both under the management of Willy Tee Ten’s Autohub Group. These dealerships are the 43rd and 44th Kia dealerships in the country. Both of these dealerships—which also showcase Kia’s new look— advance the reach of the Kia brand, and promise to bring the Kia experience closer to its valued customers.

Honda Philippines, Inc. (HPI), the number one motorcycle manufacturer in the country, marks 50 years of providing high-quality, innovative, and reliable motorcycles to Filipinos.

Hyundai Motor Philippines Inc. (HMPH), welcomes the Borromeo Motoring Group to its network of dealers through the construction of Hyundai Bacoor. On May 24, a ceremony in commemoration of this was attended by leaders and managers from HMPH including Mr. Dongwook Lee, President, and Mr. Cecil Capacete, Managing Director.

AutoPerformance PH is celebrating a decade of being an official Brembo distributor in the Philippines by introducing new products, greater nationwide distribution, and more affordable prices for Brembo’s range of original-spec replacement brake products.

2024 BMW 5 Series: This Is It

BMW has thankfully resisted the temptation to go bonkers with their all-new 5 Series. Instead of going with idiotic features such as a selfie camera and built-in TikTok (yeah, we’re talking about you, Mercedes-Benz E-Class), the 5 Series steps up with a digitized form of luxury that was first pioneered by the current 7 Series / i7.

GAC Motor Philippines announces new retail pricing for the Emkoo as a gesture of gratitude to its valued customers in celebration of the brand’s fifth year in the country.

BJ Mercantile, Inc., the exclusive distributor of Scania in the country, recently turned over four Scania Touring buses to Cagsawa Travel and Tours, Inc., the safest and cleanest bus company in the Bicol region with hospitable drivers and spacious cabins. The Swedish-built Scania Touring is set to provide passengers the utmost comfort and convenience with its Electronically Controlled Air Suspension, thick body insulators for better noise cancelling, enclosed overhead luggage compartments like those found in commercial airplanes and USB charging slots in every seat.

Honda is returning to the Formula One World Championship (F1) as a power unit supplier from the 2026 season onwards. The Japanese carmaker has entered a works partnership with the Aston Martin F1 team to supply power units compliant with the new F1 power unit regulations which will take effect in the 2026 season.

Take a step closer to having your dream car or home as Metrobank offers low rates and waives up to P 50,000 in fees for approved Car and Home Loan applications through its Your Dream is on Us promo, which runs until June 30, 2023.

According to Nikkei Asia, China just overtook Japan as the world’s top auto exporter for the first three months of 2023. This is due to rising demand for electric vehicles worldwide and increased deliveries to Russia.

The Philippine Rallycross Series (PHRX) is set to host the 2023 Philippine Rally at the New Clark City in Capas, Tarlac. Five years following the group’s first rally, the 2018 Philippine Rally in Pampanga, the racing action will take place in Tarlac complete with 12 special stages on the dirt roads of Capas.

Isuzu PH Continues With Its Heart And Smile Project To Empower Underprivileged Youth

Isuzu, together with World Vision and TESDA, commemorated the graduation of Isuzu Heart and Smile Project’s 19th batch of trainees and welcomed its 23rd batch of trainees at the TESDA Auto Mechanic Training Center (AMTraC) in Tacloban, Leyte.

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