“Pasok bashers! (Come in, bashers!)” That’s what I had in mind when the all-new BMW 520i and the first-ever BMW i5 eDrive40 were unveiled in the presence of BMW customers and the motoring media in Makati City on Feb 21. The unveiling of these two models were notable events in and of themselves. But what really […]
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This summer, The Philippine Overland Exploration Loop (POEL) gets an interesting take on car camping with Jec Zshornack, popularly known in the off-roading community as “Jec Episodes.” This loop takes local tourism to the next level starting March 10, by embarking on a 42-day journey that spans more than 8,000 kms, with over 80 inter-island destinations.
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Peugeot Philippines held its annual business meeting Feb. 7 at Fairmont Makati with top executives and principal dealers, unveiling its plans and targets for 2024. The meeting highlighted strategic initiatives moving forward. Encompassing sales, marketing, and aftersales programs, the Astara-backed brand is envisioned to challenge the local automotive scene through its vision of an alluring
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Isuzu Philippines Corp (IPC) celebrated the outstanding achievements of its nationwide dealer network during its dealer of the year awards (DOYA) held Feb. 9. The annual event, which acknowledges exceptional performance across its network, saw Isuzu Makati clinching the coveted award for the second straight year, highlighting its sustained excellence in 2023 following its previous
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Honda Cars Philippines Inc (HCPI) has recently launched the Honda Connect mobile application, which allows users to stay connected to their Honda vehicle anytime and anywhere. To make the app more widely used, all Honda vehicle owners are invited to join HCPI’s “Download and Win” promo to get a chance to win a new Honda
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BYD battery electric vehicles (BEVs) are in the running for 2024 World Car of the Year overall and category honors, as the World Car Awards includes the Seal performance sedan as a Top 10 Finalist for the WCOTY overall title, and the Dolphin hatchback as a Top 5 Finalist in the 2024 World Urban Car
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JMC (Jiangling Motors Corp) recently announced its record-breaking market share growth in China at 23%. Its success in China now serves as a prelude to its strategic expansion into the Philippine market. Aiming to set new benchmarks, the company is backed by the support of global mobility company Astara Philippines. “With a proven track record
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Astara, one of the world’s leading mobility companies, has been appointed as the exclusive importer of JAC cars and pick-ups in the Philippines, marking the first cooperation between Astara and the brand globally. This agreement brings JAC’s wide range of SUVs and pick-up models to the fast-growing market, meeting the evolving needs of the Filipino
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Ford Philippines is boosting parts availability and accessibility with a new and bigger parts distribution center. Located in Calamba, Laguna, Ford’s new parts facility covers an area of over 13,000 sqm, twice the size of the previous facility. With a bigger storage capacity, the facility can now store up to 100,000 vehicle parts, boosting Ford
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Following early computer simulations and extensive validations on test benches, the updated Porsche Taycan is now undergoing the final stages of real testing on handling circuits and public roads. “Faster, higher, further—we have improved the new Taycan in practically every discipline compared to its predecessor,” says model line vice president Kevin Giek. “And because the
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