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June 30, 2023

2023 Honda City Gets Honda SENSING As Standard; Priced Starting At P975K


It is official: Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) is launching the refreshed City sub-compact sedan on July 13, and reservations are now open for the new refreshed model via its website or through authorized dealerships nationwide. 

All-New Mitsubishi Strada Seeks To Defend AXCR Crown


The all-new Mitsubishi Triton (aka Strada) is set to have competitive rallying in its genes as it seeks to defend its crown at the Asia Cross Country Rally (AXCR).

Last Call For Mazda MX-5 MCP 25th Anniversary Edition Orders


Mazda Philippines is announcing the last call for orders for the MX-5 MCP 25th Anniversary Edition.

June 29, 2023

BMW To Race 20th Art Car At Le Mans 2024


Copied, but never equaled, BMW has announced the latest BMW Art Car. New York-based artist Julie Mehretu will create the 20th BMW Art Car.

50th Petron Car Care Center Is Now Open


Petron Corporation recently inaugurated the 50th outlet of its automotive care brand, Petron Car Care Center (CCC), at Buhay na Tubig in Imus, Cavite. This one-stop shop carries Petron’s full range of technologically advanced mineral and fully synthetic lubricants under the Petron Blaze Racing Gasoline Engine Oils and Petron Rev-X Diesel Engine Oils line-up. As the Automotive Fluids Specialist, all CCC outlets also carry other Petron automotive lubricants like engine coolant, engine flush, transmission oil, clutch, and brake fluid, and power steering fluid, among others.

BMW Motorrad Now Offers Motorbike Rental Under Fuel For Life Platform


BMW Motorrad is now offering short-term motorbike rental under its new one-stop shop platform, Fuel For Life.

Hyundai's First High-Performance EV, The Ioniq 5 N, Is Coming In July


Hyundai’s first high-performance all-electric vehicle, the Ioniq 5 N, is confirmed to have a world premiere in July. And in preparation for its launch next month, the Korean automaker has shown off that it’s capable of taking on the most challenging racing circuit in the world—the NĂĽrburgring Nordschleife in Germany.

Jetour Auto Has Already Sold Over 700,000 Units Worldwide


Established just five years ago, Chinese car brand, Jetour Auto has reached a milestone: they’ve managed to sell 700,000 vehicles worldwide.

Fernando Alonso's 2002 Enzo Ferrari Just Sold For P 325.8-Million


Two-time Formula One World Champion Fernando Alonso has sold his 2002 Ferrari Enzo for €5,400,000 (P 325.811 million).

Toyota Puts Hilux Hybrid Powertrain Through A Rally Test


After confirming it for a 2024 release date, Toyota is starting to put the Hilux’s hybrid system to the test by having it run through a rally demonstration course at the seventh round of the World Rally Championship in Kenya.

June 28, 2023

BMW Turns Compact X1 Into A 300-Horsepower Rocket With M35i xDrive Variant


The smallest member of the BMW SUV family, the X1, gets an injection of added power and dynamism in the form of the X1 M35i xDrive.

Honda Cars PH Extends BR-V Test Drive Promo


Honda Cars Philippines Inc. (HCPI) extends its special test drive campaign for the BR-V, with additional rewards to those who will purchase Honda’s best-selling seven-seater. 

June 27, 2023

Toyota Confirms Hilux Hybrid Coming In 2024


Toyota has confirmed that the Hilux pickup truck will sport a turbocharged diesel hybrid powertrain. It is due to arrive in the first half of 2024 for global markets, including Australia where the announcement was made.

SeaOil Renews Support For Radical Challenge PH 2023 Season


Radical Cars Philippines announces the return of the country's fastest race series for its second season. Along with official fuel partner SeaOil Philippines, the 2023 SeaOil Radical Challenge Philippines is set to kick-off its season this July.

Chery Auto PH Prices Tiggo 7 Pro Hybrid At P 1.350M


After previewing it at the Manila International Auto Show last April, Chery Auto Philippines is finally ready to release the hybrid version of its Tiggo 7 Pro compact SUV.

Jetour Auto PH Sends Aftersales Management Team To China For Training


Jetour Auto Philippines, Inc. (JAPI), the exclusive distributor of Jetour vehicles and services in the country, focuses on ensuring a fulfilling aftersales experience for its customers.

Lalamove Recognizes Toyota Lite Ace As Transport Partner


Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) has partnered with logistics provider Lalamove through its auto brand, Lalamove Automotive, with the introduction of the commercial vehicle Toyota Lite Ace as a transport partner.

June 26, 2023

Confirmed: BMW Is Working On An All-New M5 Touring (And It's Electrified)


BMW has confirmed that aside from the high-performance M5 sedan, they are also working on adding a wagon variant, the M5 Touring, to the model range as well.

Lucid Motors To Supply Aston Martin With EV Motors, Batteries


Aston Martin has announced a new supply agreement with US-based Lucid Motors to help them build high-performance electric cars.

Ryan Reynolds Invests In Alpine F1 Team


Actor Ryan Reynolds, through his company, Maximum Effort Investments and Otro Capital and its partner, RedBird Capital Partners, is pouring a 200 million euros into the Alpine F1 team. This represents a 24 percent equity stake in the Formula One team.

Industry Veteran Reggie See Joins Geely Philippines


Industry veteran Reggie See joins Sojitz G Auto Philippines, the exclusive distributor of Geely in the country, as its new Vice-President for Vehicle Sales and Flagship Dealerships.

June 25, 2023

Review: 2023 Mazda BT-50 4x2 Black Edition


When it comes to the Mazda BT-50, all the attention is focused on the top-of-the-line 3.0 4x4; and rightfully so. Priced at P 1.790-million, it’s an often-overlooked choice in the pickup truck segment. Not only does it offer competitive specs vis-Ă -vis its price tag, it also comes with one of the country’s best ownership packages (a 5-year free service plan, in case you didn’t know). Go a step down, however, and things aren’t so shiny anymore.

The Hyundai HD 78 GT Truck Comes With Power Take-Off


Did you know that you can extend the versatility of the Hyundai HD 78 GT with the Power Take-off (PTO) feature?

Complex Tech Leads To More Problematic Cars


With more and more tech crammed into new vehicles, they’re increasingly becoming problematic in terms of quality. That is the findings of the 2023 J.D. Power Initial Quality Study or IQS.

Nissan LEAF To Provide Emergency Power In Albay


In response to the ongoing unrest at Mayon Volcano, Nissan Philippines, in collaboration with the Department of Energy (DOE), is stepping up to aid disaster relief efforts in Albay. The automotive company is lending out a Leaf EV unit with a Power Mover, a mobile EV energy converter, to provide emergency power to evacuation centers in the event of a power outage.

New Car Sales Surge 45 Percent In May As Toyota Motor PH Sales Breach 77K Mark


The joint report by the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines, Inc. (CAMPI) and the Truck Manufacturers Association (TMA) reports that total vehicle sales for May 2023 reached 38,177 units—a 44.8 percent increase to the 26,370 units recorded in the same month in 2022.

Isuzu PH Highlights ADAS, 4x4 Capabilities Of New D-Max, mu-X


Isuzu Philippines highlighted the 4x4 capabilities and Advanced Driver Assist System (ADAS) of its new D-Max and mu-X during a drive from Manila to Pampanga to Tarlac then Zambales.

Suzuki Auto Opens In Ilocos Norte


Suzuki expands its presence in Northern Luzon with the opening of its new dealership in Ilocos Norte.