Volvo Cars Q2 operating earnings beat expectations

STOCKHOLM - Swedish automaker Volvo Cars reported a significant beat in second-quarter operating earnings on Thursday, demonstrating resilience in an industry grappling with a weak electric vehicle (EV)...

Xforce fielded

MITSUBISHI MOTORS PHILIPPINES CORP. (MMPC) recently introduced its latest offering in the compact SUV segment, the Xforce. The vehicle’s design, suite of safety features, and Yamaha sound system were among the key selling points highlighted by company officials at a launch last July 5 in Taguig City.

The Velocity Q&A: Froilan Dytianquin (Group Managing Director United Asia Automotive Group, Inc.)

THE UNITED ASIA AUTOMOTIVE GROUP, INC. (UAAGI) has been plenty busy of late, particularly with the addition of two auto brands — BAIC and Lynk and Co — joining Foton and Chery in its fold.

Natural habitat

FORD’S WILDEST and youngest animals — the Mustang muscle car and Bronco SUV — descend from vehicle species that are seen as having rough and raucous personalities. These new versions boast of gadgets that aim to modernize, but still capture, the raw driving experience for which their nameplates are known. Could the new cars fulfill this promise?

BAIC Philippines opens first dealership

BAIC PHILIPPINES is now ready to welcome customers with the inauguration of its first dealership. Located in Alabang, the newly opened showroom is said...

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 tire shines in 12-hour endurance race

TEAM AUTOPERFORMANCE Kick-Start Racing helped to prove the quality and performance of the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 as its purpose-built BMW M3 race...

JMC Grand Avenue goes on a mall tour this July

ASTARA-BACKED JMC Philippines, the official importer and distributor of JMC pickups in the country, will display its flagship vehicle, the Grand Avenue, at selected...

Groupthink

By Kap Maceda Aguila
FILIPINOS LOVE to move in groups. That truism explains why the multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) remains a vibrant segment in the industry. The challenge therefore is in moving more for less — while keeping a keen eye on quality.

Max populi

ISUZU PHILIPPINES CORP. (IPC) recently brought in the revised version of the truck brand’s pickup model that was unveiled globally in late 2023. In IPC’s response to “customer and dealer feedback,” the new D-Max carries notable changes that include an exterior redesign, and drivetrain and technology additions.

Southern comfort

By Angel Rivero
I GET a special kind of thrill every time I discover a promising new destination — one that I can talk about and recommend, before the mainstream has even heard of it yet. Sometimes, I just stumble upon these places; other times I passionately seek them out. Then there are recommendations from a circle of friends in the know.

Audi Philippines holds midyear financing promo for e-tron models

AUDI PHILIPPINES is extending financing options on select models — more notably on its electric Audi e-tron offerings: the Audi Q8 e-tron and the...

Comfort zone

A DRIFT TRACK is quite an exciting place to be, if you’re looking forward to gawking at — if not experiencing for yourself — dynamic driving. Everyday driving on usual routes should be a cinch for all vehicles worth their salt; but it is through pushing beyond the average that one gets a better idea of how well an automobile is put together.