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August 18, 2023

For H1 2023, China Is World's Biggest Exporter Of Cars


China surpassed Japan to become the world’s largest vehicle exporting country in the first half of this year, according to data from trade groups of the two countries.

Drift King Trades His Toyota AE86 For The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N


Legendary “Drift King” Keiichi Tsuchiya is trading in his gas-powered Toyota AE86 for the all-electric Ioniq 5 N at a special exhibition marking the first all-electric model from Hyundai’s high-performance N brand.

ADAS Will Prevent 37 Million Road Crashes In Next 30 Years


A new study sheds light on how advanced driver assistance systems or ADAS is effective in preventing road crashes and injuries.

Toyota Motor Philippines Kicks Off Biggest Toyota Gazoo Racing Event With TGR Fest 2023


Toyota GAZOO Racing
is one of the most iconic racing divisions in the world, housed under one of the biggest automotive brands in history. While it has since integrated the GR nameplate into some of Toyota’s most popular passenger vehicles, it continues to make waves on the race track and among motorsport enthusiasts.

Ford PH Now Accepting Reservations For Everest Wildtrak At P 2.369M


It’s sort-of-official. After being driven in Vietnam by a couple of motoring journalists (us not included), the first batch of Ford Everest Wildtrak units have arrived in the Philippines. This ends speculation as to whether they’d be offering this ruggedized version of the 7-seater SUV.

August 17, 2023

Solar Transport, BYD's Former PH Distributor, To Focus On Being A BYD EV Dealer


After the distributorship of BYD has been taken over by Ayala Corporation subsidiary, AC Motors, Solar Transport, BYD’s former distributor, has announced that it will focus its attention to become a dealer of BYD EVs.

SMC Tollways Ready For Cashless Payment; Failure To Install RFID Will Entail A Violation


SMC Infrastructure says it is ready to implement government’s renewed push for cashless and contactless payment system along expressways. This is in line with its commitment to provide seamless travel and enhance experience for millions of motorists utilizing road networks it operates.

GWM Haval Jolion Gets 5-Star ANCAP Crash Safety Rating


The GWM Haval Jolion HEV joins only a handful of other Chinese SUVs to receive the highest safety rating from the Australasian New Car Assessment Program or ANCAP; considered to be tougher and more stringent than the ASEAN NCAP.

July Marks 17 Consecutive Months Of Growth For PH New Car Sales


Last July, 37,086 new cars were sold according to the latest joint report from the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines and Truck Manufacturers Association (CAMPI-TMA). This is a 33.3 percent increase compared to July 2022’s 27,813 figure and 2.1 percent up (36,311) from June 2023.

August 16, 2023

Philippines Is Way Off Electric Vehicle Adoption Targets


The Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines (EVAP) has released a “state of the nation” report ahead of its planned 11th EV Summit from October 19 to 21.

Expressways To Go Completely Cashless; Motorists Advised To Get RFIDs


After putting it off for three years now, Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation (MPTC) says they will start removing cash lanes on September 1 in favor of using purely Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) stickers.

6 Basic Laws Every Motorcyclists Should Remember


The Philippines has embraced using motorcycles for daily commutes and delivery of goods and services, mainly fueled by their convenience in dealing with traffic and relatively lower cost than owning a car.

Dagupan City-Based Transport Cooperative Chooses Fuso Modern PUVs


Sojitz Fuso Philippines Corporation (SFP), the general distributor of Fuso trucks, buses and modern PUVs in the Philippines turned over ten Canter Commute Class 2 units to Extreme Dagupan Pangasinan Transport Corporation (EDPTC).

August 15, 2023

A Look Inside Where The Hyundai Stargazer And Creta Are Made


Ahead of the Stargazer X’s Philippine market launch at the end of this year, Hyundai let us tour their first ASEAN manufacturing hub: Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Indonesia or HMMI. Its first factory in Southeast Asia and home to the Creta and Stargazer for the Philippine market, it is located about 40 kilometers east of Jakarta at an industrial complex in Cikarang.

Chery Auto PH Signs 5 New Dealer Groups


Chery Auto Philippines and five new dealer groups have joined hands to support Chery Auto Ph’s goal to accelerate its dealer network expansion. The recently held partnership agreement signing ceremony also coincided with Chery’s official launch of the Tiggo 5X Pro Hybrid, Tiggo 7 Pro Hybrid, and the brand relaunch last July.

BYD Is First Automaker To Produce More Than 5 Million New Energy Vehicles


BYD rolled off its 5 millionth new energy vehicle (NEV), a Denza N7, making it the first automaker in the world to achieve this milestone.

Omoda Set To Enter Competitive U.K. Car Market


Omoda will soon be adding yet another market to its growing global reach: the United Kingdom. Known as one of the most fiercely competitive and critical automotive markets in the world, the Chinese automaker will introduce the Omoda 5 there by the end of 2023, with a target sales date starting February 2024.

August 14, 2023

It's Official: 2024 Honda CR-V Priced Starting At P 2.15M; Launching On September 13


Mark your calendars: Honda Cars Philippines is launching the highly-anticipated sixth-generation all-new CR-V on September 13. The latest-generation compact SUV marks a significant step forward for Honda in both their efforts towards electrification and connectivity.

Experience The Singapore GP With No Frills, Max Thrills With GOMO


While all the Grand Prix races bring a different kind of excitement each time, drivers and fans look forward to the flyaway race in Singapore for the unique experience of the city streets circuit that roars at night.

Toyota Motor PH Celebrates 35th Anniversary With Blow Out Offers


Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) thanks its loyal customers for their continuous support in their 35th Anniversary with exciting deals and offers. Customers can enjoy low monthly plans, trade-in rebates, and more when they purchase any brand-new Toyota vehicle in any authorized dealership nationwide until August 31.

Mitsubishi Triton Ralliart Preps For Asia Cross Country Rally Using Same Test Course As Production Trucks


Mitsubishi Motors and Team Ralliart kicks off its title defense of the Asia Cross Country Rally (AXCR) crown using the all-new Triton.

New Manila International Airport Not Being Built On Reclaimed Land


The New Manila International Airport (NMIA) project, set to be the country’s largest international airport with four runways, not being built on reclaimed land as some reports suggest. Instead, it’s built on existing low-lying land that, history, is vulnerable to heavy flooding and were thus converted to commercial fishponds.

Honda Cars PH Offering Up To 88 Percent Off Genuine Accessories This August


Honda Cars Philippines is offering a different kind of sale this August. Discounts of up to 88 percent is being offered on select Honda Genuine Accessories until the end of the month.

Omoda 5 EV To Come With 8-Year Battery Warranty; Ten Driving Modes


After revealing a couple of its key specifications two months ago, Omoda Philippines has released more technical details surrounding its first EV offering in the country: the Omoda 5 EV.

Hyundai Motorstudio Senayan Park Focuses On Human Connection For Progress


Hyundai’s corporate vision is a simple one: Progress for Humanity. Yet, those three seemingly simple words encapsulate what Hyundai was, is, and will be. With a logo that symbolizes two people shaking hands in an act of mutual respect and trust, the mobility company has expanded that to cover the value of humanity altogether; one that strengthens relationships and connection.

Isuzu PH Renews Partnership With JZGMSAT TESDA School


Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) and the Jacobo Z. Gonzales Memorial School of Arts & Trade (JZGMSAT) signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) renewing its partnership for quality education and knowledge-sharing starting this August.

Porche 911 GT3 RS Now In The Philippines


After opening order books last year, Porsche Philippines has announced that stocks of its most extreme road-legal car—the 911 GT3 RS have arrived.

August 11, 2023

2024 Toyota Alphard Arrives In Philippines For P 4.980M (w/ Specs)


Toyota Motor Philippines announces the arrival of the 2024 Alphard. The fourth-generation model of their luxury MPV, the all-new Alphard blends a dynamic design, a spacious interior, and standard hybrid power.