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Suzuki Philippines Motorcycle Division Hosts Suzuki Burgman 15 Intelligent Luxury Ride

Less than a week after its successful June 27, 2026 launch at the Ayala Malls Market! Market!, the Motorcycle Division of Suzuki Philippines, Inc. (SPH) hosted a media test drive of the all-new Suzuki Burgman 15 (Suzuki says that it’s pronounced “One-Five” not “Fifteen” – Ed.). Dubbed at the “Intelligent Luxury Ride”, the media ride was designed to showcase the ...

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General Motors Files Patent for Vehicles That Process Accident Reports by Itself

Completing the paperwork after a vehicular collision can be quite tedious, especially if one or both parties intend to file an insurance claim afterwards. Usually, the required documents include photocopies of the driver’s licenses, Land Transportation Office (LTO) Official Receipts and Certificates of Registration (OR/CR), and insurance certificate of coverage (COC) of both vehicles involved in the collision, photos of ...

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General Motors Sold 100,000 Plug-in Hybrids Around the World in 2025 But Not in America

While new energy vehicles (NEVs) from Chinese car brands are getting a huge foothold in global markets, especially here in the Philippines, American auto giant General Motors (GM) is slowly creeping into the fold by selling more than 100,000 plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) around the world in 2025. However, according to GM’s 2025 Climate-Related Disclosures Report, which outlines the ...

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1997 Vespa PX150E Part 5: Neglect, Constant Maintenance, and the Reality of Having Too Many Projects

Our 1997 Vespa PX150E, which we were initially restoring for renowned actor Jeffrey “Epy” Quizon (the son of the late, great comedian Dolphy), was almost complete when Epy changed his mind. He started a business and needed practical mobility for his business and for himself. So, Epy decided to trade his “Made in Italy” Vespa for two of our scooters ...

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“Drive Smart, Drive Changan” Nationwide Campaign Starts at SM South Mall

Inchcape Philippines, the exclusive distributor of Changan Automobiles in the country, began its Changan Drive Smart Nationwide Series on Friday, June 26, 2026, at the Concourse Area, Upper Level of SM South Mall in Las Piñas City. Consistent with the car brand’s continuous efforts to strengthen its presence in the Philippines, the “Drive Smart, Drive Changan” nationwide campaign is a ...

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Ford Philippines’ New Learning Center: MOJO – Making the Ownership Journey Outstanding

On June 26, 2026, Ford Philippines inaugurated their new Ford Learning Center in Calamba, Laguna, a 1,500-square-meter training facility that houses seven mechanical bays including a dedicated electric vehicle (EV) bay, four classrooms, dedicated Ford showroom, meeting rooms, office spaces, and a cafeteria. The facility will serve as the central hub for technical and non-technical training among Ford dealer personnel ...

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MMPC Introduces the New Mitsubishi XForce Line-up That Simply “Feels Right”

Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC), one of the country’s leading automotive assemblers and distributors, recently introduced their updated Mitsubishi XForce model line-up that includes a new third variant – the new XForce GLX CVT. Along with the updated XForce GLS CVT and XForce GT CVT variants, this Mitsubishi compact SUV is designed to deliver an effortless drive, confident performance, and ...

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Previewing the All-New Geely EX2: The World’s Best-Selling Pure Electric Vehicle in the A/B-Segment

After teasing the public with its appearances in the Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) last April 9-12, 2026 and at the Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS) last June 4-7, Geely Motor Philippines (GMP) gave the local motoring journalists and media partners an exclusive dynamic preview of the brand’s highest-selling electric vehicle (EV) model, the all-new Geely EX2. The media preview ...

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