Taycan forward
By Kap Maceda Aguila
Porsche PHL brings in the luxe BEV sports sedan with massive updates
THE PORSCHE TAYCAN undoubtedly had its share of doubters when word of its...
Suzuki Jimny Rhino Edition now available
SUZUKI PHILIPPINES recently announced the arrival and availability of the Jimny Five-Door Rhino Edition. The company said in a release that the model’s new...
Discounts and low down payment deals on Honda City, BR-V
HONDA CARS PHILIPPINES, INC. (HCPI) welcomes 2025 with the “New Year, New Deals” promo. Until Jan. 31, customers can get as much as P85,000...
Isuzu Philippines opens new IOS dealerships in Rizal and Taytay
ISUZU PHILIPPINES CORP. (IPC), in partnership with AC Motors Automobile Group (AC Motors), recently opened two new Isuzu Outlet Standard (IOS) dealerships in Rizal...
Hyundai Motor Group to invest record $16.7 billion in South Korea this year
SEOUL - South Korea's Hyundai Motor Group said on Thursday it planned to boost domestic investment by 19% to a record high of 24.3 trillion won...
Exclusive: Jetour du monde
By Kap Maceda Aguila
HARD TO FATHOM that Jetour was once just an SUV model line of the considerable Chery Holding Group. Conceived almost exactly eight years ago and “upgraded to an independent brand” in 2021, it is positioned as a company of “equal footing” with the other brands under Chery.
Q&A: ‘We want to be known for our world-class hybrid off-roaders’
VELOCITY: We’ve been hearing about how Jetour wants to grow its market internationally, and that it’s one of the leading brands in China. What’s the percentage of sales coming from overseas versus domestic?
Who you gonna call?
TOWARD QUICKER and improved service, the response to road accidents, security incidents, and health-related emergencies is adopting new technology in various areas across the archipelago.
When lease is more
By Vince S. Socco
THE GROWTH streak of the Philippine automotive market continues. As of November 2024, the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines, Inc. (CAMPI) reported that its 425,208 unit sales total reflected 8.8% growth versus the same period (January to November) in 2023.
Southern comfort (and convenience)
GREAT WALL MOTORS (GWM) Philippines continues to solidify and widen its presence in the country with the opening of its newest dealership — this one located along Maharlika Highway, in Calamba, Laguna. It targets a growing market in this part of Laguna, in addition to nearby provinces such as Batangas and Cavite.
Q&A: ‘People want cars that are more rewarding’
UAAGI Chief Marketing Executive Lyn Buena says Lynk & Co is targeting a growing middle class
Interview by Kap Maceda Aguila
WHEN IT was formally launched...
Something old, something new
THE BRITISH auto group’s past and future — specifically, the Defender’s renowned abilities in off-roading, and Jaguar Land Rover’s (JLR) business aspirations — were made clear during the recent “Defender: Gratitude in Action” day trip.