EVOxTerra brings in China’s top luxury brand Hongqi
EVOxTerra has been appointed by First Automotive Works (FAW) of China as the official distributor of Hongqi vehicles in the Philippines.
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EVOxTerra has been appointed by First Automotive Works (FAW) of China as the official distributor of Hongqi vehicles in the Philippines.
FOTON Motor Philippines (FMP) has taken sustainable mobility in the country to the next stage. As a first in the logistics industry, FMP brought in the country’s first-ever all-electric light-duty truck—the Foton Tornado 3.6 EV. Unveiled during the recently concluded Foton’s Big Show 2023, the Chinese truck manufacturer’s bold move in bringing in the Tornado 3.6 EV is, undoubtedly, a game-changer in the logistics industry. Further, it may change how we look at light-duty trucks in the near future.
BMW’s official importer and distributor in the Philippines, SMC Asia Car Distributors Corporation, recently brought in the first-ever BMW iX3 as the brand’s second fully electric vehicle. The iX3 Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) offers emission-free driving pleasure with the renowned BMW sporting ability, comfort, and multi-faceted functionality.
FOR Suzuki, their Smart Hybrid vehicle is a significant transition that bodes well for the future of green mobility.
AFTER the successful launch of the updated Xpander last year, Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) finally unveiled the much-anticipated sporty version Cross. This particular version of the modern seven-seater MPV has the design elements of a crossover with SUV capabilities. According to MMPC, this latest iteration of the brand’s best-selling model redefines the MPV segment through a more advanced and progressive look while combining luxury and comfort seen in premium vehicles.
AFTER the successful launch of the All-New Foton Thunder 2.0 4×2 M/T, the automatic variant made its way to the local market.
JM Far East, Inc., the authorized Continental Tires distributor in the Philippines, organized the event, Raise the Standard with Premium Technology, to launch the latest tire patterns for passenger cars and SUV/pick-up categories, the latest of its generation—SportContact 7, UltraContact 7 and the CrossContact AX6.
HONDA Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) has officially launched its high-performance icon—the 6th Generation Civic Type R. According to Honda the latest model is by far the most powerful in Type R’s 30-year history. None other than HCPI president Masahiko Nakamura presented their latest halo model embodying the brand’s challenging spirit with the latest innovations.
SUZUKI Philippines Inc. (SPH) finally rolled out its take on sustainable mobility in the country—the highly-anticipated New Ertiga Hybrid version. During the last 8th PIMS, SPH previewed the new version highlighting the manufacturer’s proprietary Smart Hybrid Vehicle by Suzuki (SHVS) technology. The latest “mild” hybrid version now comes standard and offers in GA M/T, GL AT, and GLX AT variants—the first and only in the seven-seater compact MPV class.
DURING its preview at the 8th Philippine International Motor Show last year, the all-new Honda BR-V received a positive market response. Mainly, the strong approval was attributed to its fresh look with exuding SUV appeal and bigger dimensions.
HYUNDAI Motor’s first dedicated battery electric vehicle (BEV) model has been accorded one of the most prestigious accolades in a car awards competition. Recently, the IONIQ 5 all-electric SUV topped other models, such as BMW iX, Land Rover Range Rover, and Renault Arkana, to win the 2022-2023 Import Car of the Year at Japan Car of the Year (JCOTY). While Hyundai’s all-electric SUV was also named one of the 10 Best Cars of the Year, this is the first time for a Korean automaker to win an award at the JCOTY.
SUSTAINABLE mobility has arrived in the Philippines, and more electric vehicle (EV) distributors are bringing in myriads of their respective EV models.
ISUZU Philippines Corp. (IPC) recently announced its change in leadership beginning in 2023, with the appointment of Tetsuya Fujita as its new president. Arriving in January 2023, Fujita is a Senior Executive of Isuzu Motors Limited Japan (IML) with more than three decades of experience under IML handling different overseas markets like the United States and Latin America.
THE 8th Philippine International Motor Show demonstrated that sustainable mobility is already here in the country.
BOASTING over 23,000 units sold in the Philippines since its introduction in 2016, Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) officially launched the all-new BR-V to pay tribute to its strong market reception, becoming one of HCPI’s best-selling models. According to HCPI, the latest-generation seven-seater compact SUV has received a positive market response for its fresh look with exuding SUV appeal and bigger dimensions during its preview at the 8th Philippine International Motor Show last September 2022.
SHELL Mamplasan mobility site in South Luzon Expressway, Biñan, Laguna, will be powered by renewable energy from Shell Energy Philippines (SEPH). Shell Mamplasan is the second Shell mobility site powered by renewable energy from SEPH following the successful transition of Shell North Luzon Tollway 1 (NLT1) in Balagtas, Bulacan.
HYUNDAI Motor Philippines, Inc. (HMPH) has entered the compact MPV arena and expanded its lineup by bringing in the new Stargazer. According to HMPH, the brand is putting forward a new era in the local MPV segment through futuristic styling, advanced driver assistance technologies, and premium space and comfort. The company also claims that this new seven-seater model aims at Filipino families looking for a vehicle that can meet their daily mobility needs, modern lifestyle, and preference.
AFTER the successful launch of the latest generations of Ranger and Everest, Ford Philippines took select members of the motoring media on an experiential test drive to Clark Freeport Zone.
AS part of its ongoing efforts to improve the brand’s reputation through the Isuzu Outlet Standardization (IOS) program, Isuzu Philippines Corp. (IPC) has recently inaugurated the bigger and better Isuzu Davao dealership. Operated by Southern Motors of Davao, Inc. (SMDI), the company has been serving the needs of city residents for more than seventy years. Isuzu Davao is reiterating its commitment to give the people of Davao the most exemplary customer satisfaction with the improved facilities.
AUTO iCON is a newly established leading premium auto group south of Metro Manila, offering nine distinct automotive brands. The company is guided by its apparent mission to provide freedom of movement for all through distinctive, appealing, affordable, and sustainable mobility solutions.
WHEN Volkswagen rolled out its smallest SUV T-Cross, the global market accepted it with a resounding sales figure. Achieving approximately 300,000 units sold globally two years after debut, despite the effects of the pandemic, we could not agree more. Also, the timing could not have been more perfect when Volkswagen Philippines brought in the subcompact SUV last year to respond to public anticipation and to present the new model with the brand’s global “refresh” campaign.
NISSAN Philippines is back in the MPV segment with the recent launch of the All-New Livina.
AFTER more than twenty successful years of operation, Isuzu Gencars, Inc. is soon relocating its San Pablo dealership to a new location.
AMONG all the spectacles during the recently concluded 8th PIMS, the displays of full-electric and hybrid vehicles are one for the books. Never in the history of Philippine motor shows has such an extensive roster of green machines showcased the advent of sustainable mobility.
MOTOR show fans may have missed the long-running Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS) from a pandemic hiatus a few years back.
IT has been ten years since Bermaz Auto Philippines Inc (BAP) was established and became Mazda’s official vehicle and parts distributor in the country.
LONG-running motorsport event Philippine Rallycross (PHRX) Series recently awarded the winners of the 2021 Rallycross Season. Held at the Two Bott’s Resto Bar Co., in Southwoods Ecocentrum in Biñan, Laguna, the awarding ceremony finally took place after several postponements due to the pandemic.
THE country’s automotive industry leader Toyota Motor Philippines Corp. (TMP), recently inaugurated Toyota Mobility Solutions Philippines, Inc. (TMSPH) as its new wholly-owned subsidiary providing mobility-related services.
ANOTHER full-electric vehicle made it to the local market—WM Motor Philippines (WMPH) recently unveiled the Weltmeister W5 full-electric compact crossover. Early this year, WMPH became the newest automotive company to enter the local market and the official Weltmeister car distributor in the country. After several online teasers, the recently introduced full-electric crossover became WMPH’s first model offering.
PILIPINAS Shell Petroleum Corp. recently introduced two sustainability initiatives for local motorists. First was the launch of the pioneer Nature-based Solutions (NBS) Carbon Offset Service for drivers, followed by Shell Recharge, the company’s first high-powered electric vehicle (EV) charging service in the country. The latter is also the first of its kind installed on Philippine expressways.
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