Hyundai Philippines is a co-presenter of the 2023 Bonifacio Global City (BGC) Passionfest. The event is held from November 25 to 26 and is an outdoor celebration of fun, games, art, and culture. The unique festival returns after four years with a glocal theme, a nod to the area's citizens. The weekend celebration will see significant areas of Bonifacio High Street dressed up for the occasion with special activities that the South Korean automaker will be part of. At 5th Avenue, visitors will exp

Barely a month after its ASEAN introduction, PT. Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indonesia's (TMMIN) Karawang plant in West Java has commenced exports of the recently launched Toyota Yaris Cross, and it looks like the Philippines is on the list. Also Read: ASEAN Toyota Yaris Cross premieres in Indonesia, features first-in-class hybrid powertrain Shown in an audio-visual presentation during the Yaris Cross production and export ceremonies held June 13th, a graphic pointed to the Philippines as one of

Hybrid vehicles have slowly begun to become popular in the Philippine market. Automakers are increasingly releasing these kinds of cars, hoping to capitalize on the growing demand. Recent additions to the Philippine market include the likes of the Toyota Corolla Hybrid, Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid, Haval H6 and the Haval Jolion. Meanwhile, the likes of the Geely Okavango and the recently launched Suzuki Ertiga Hybrid are classified as "mild" hybrid vehicles. But just how do mild hybrids work? Wh

Ahead of the launch of the Empow and all-new GS8 on Jan. 18, 2023, GAC Motor Philippines announced the appointment of its new brand head. Astara Philippines, which is the new local distributor of the Chinese brand, said in a January 2023 press statement that Redentor “Jun” Cajayon will be taking the post. Cajayon has over 30 years of experience in sales, marketing and network development in the automotive industry. He had served as general manager of another Chinese car marque, Maxus Philippines

Kia Philippines introduces electric mobility with a special preview of its highly anticipated its first dedicated electric vehicle, the Kia EV6 at the 8th Philippine International Motors Show. And according to Kia, it will be priced below Php 4 million when it starts sales next year. As a special preview of Kia’s solution to achieving sustainability, the Kia EV6 is an all-electric crossover SUV that offers long-range (550+km), zero-emissions power, 800V ultra-fast charging, and distinct styling.

Sleekier but also much sportier-looking cars seem quite likely the norm nowadays, especially in the robust global car marketplace that seems to exponentially grow to ever-changing complexity with each passing year. This in turn, perhaps better reflects the recently ongoing stiffer competition occurring among top corporate car giants whose collective willing hands just seem to can’t get enough of that much-coveted chunky slice of pie as car revenues from the US automotive aftermarket continue to