Lion’s share
SEVEN-SEATERS are all the rage these days — fueled in no small part by the Filipino penchant for moving in groups. Whether big family or big barkada, we are a highly social, sociable people.
As the wheel turns
By Manny N. De Los Reyes
BACK IN the ’70s, car buyers basically had three types of automobiles they could buy: a car, a pickup, or a van. You can then break down the car category into three more subcategories: sedan, coupe, station wagon.
Electric bloom
WITH MORE crossovers, pickup trucks, and SUVs gaining hybrid-electric power, these vehicle types are answering the growing local demand for electrified vehicles (xEVs) while highlighting a lower environmental impact — surely adding to their array of strengths.
Shark and awe
By Kap Maceda Aguila
WITH JUST a cursory glance at vehicles plying the roads — not to mention the usual suspects at charging stations — BYD is, pardon the pun, leading the charge in so-called new energy or electrified vehicles.
Lexus goes to Baguio
LEXUS PHILIPPINES is set to showcase its luxury electrified models up north with the Lexus Roadshow making a stop in Baguio from March 21...
Toyota new vehicle warranty extended to 5 years
TOYOTA MOTOR PHILIPPINES (TMP) recently announced the commencement of its “Toyota Five-Year Warranty” program — applicable to all Toyota vehicles sold from Jan. 1,...
JMC Philippines to bring in electrified sub-brand
JMC PHILIPPINES, backed by global mobility leader Astara, said it is “taking a bold step into the future of mobility” by introducing a line...
Jetour opens Quezon Avenue dealership, previews T2 Panda
JETOUR AUTO Philippines, Inc. (JAPI) officially inaugurated the newest addition to its growing network of dealerships. Jetour Auto Quezon Avenue — located at 133...
Isuzu Philippines continues fleeting campaign
FOLLOWING the successful staging of the 2025 Isuzu Truck Fest, Isuzu Philippines Corp. (IPC) continues to deliver its top-selling trucks to fleet customers across...
More powerful GR Yaris now with both A/T and M/T variants
WITH 106 UNITS sold locally in 2024, the GR Yaris made its case for being among the country’s most desired performance vehicles. Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) has obviously listened, sat up, and taken notice.
GWM has new brand head and marketing director
THE LUXURIANT Automotive Group, Inc., exclusive distributor of Great Wall Motor (GWM) in the Philippines, recently announced the formal appointment of Dax Avenido as...
First ‘Retail.Next’ BMW showroom in PHL opens
Solar-powered Pampanga Premier Cars adopts brand’s retail identity
By Dylan Afuang
THE FIRST Philippine BMW showroom that features the German auto marque’s Retail.Next concept which...