When Suzuki Philippines, Inc. (SPH) mounted their 50th Anniversary celebration with the Suzuki Matsuri at the SM Mall of Asia Atrium last June 14-15, 2025, one of most noticeable vehicles in the display pavilion was the all-new Suzuki Fronx Hybrid 5-door compact crossover SUV. SPH officers were gushing about the features of the new model and Product Planning & Development ...
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Li Auto Media Drive: Pampered, Spoiled and Electrified in August
I have been to countless media drives in my 25 years as a motoring journalist. I’ve driven all over the Philippines and even in other countries during these drives and eco runs, often switching places with other journalists in our convoy after a stint behind the wheel of one model, so we can all experience driving and riding the vehicle ...
Read More »Petromax Enterprise Launches Alfa Romeo Junior Hybrid, Announces Partnership with Radical Motorsports Philippines
Since 1910, Anonima Lombarda Fabbrica Automobili (A.L.F.A.) has strategically crafted a legacy of exhilarating performance, unbridled passion and stylish design. This year, Alfa Romeo (as this Italian powerhouse carmaker is more popularly known), is embarking on its first gasoline-electric hybrid vehicle in 115 years. On August 19, 2025, Petromax Enterprise, the exclusive Philippine distributor of Alfa Romeo and Abarth performance ...
Read More »Hongqi Philippines Showcases Upgraded E-HS9 and E-QM5 Plus, Gives Sneak Peek of HS3 PHEV
The latest upgraded versions of two of Hongqi’s top-of-the-line models – the Hongqi E-HS9 flagship electric SUV and the Hongqi E-QM5 Plus premium electric sedan – were introduced by Hongqi Philippines on August 14, 2025 at the exclusive In.Hub Atrium of the TDG Compound in Taguig City. The E-HS9 and E-QM5, which are renowned for their sophisticated design and high ...
Read More »Tiny but Mighty: The Bestune Pony is Perfect for First-Time EV Owners
So, you’ve finally decided that it’s time to be more responsible with all the choices you make going forward. You’ve had enough of waiting in line to get to work using public transport. You’re tired of booking a ride just to get to or from a meeting. You’d like your mobility to be on your own terms and not rely ...
Read More »2025 Suzuki Jimny 5-Door GLX: Simplicity is Its Ultimate Sophistication
Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519), the renowned artist, painter, draftsman, engineer, scientist, theorist, sculptor, and architect during the High Renaissance once opined that “Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication”. These words came to mind when we had the 2025 Suzuki Jimny 5-door GLX for a week-long test drive. In this age where vehicles are becoming more complicated and complex to comply with ...
Read More »2025 Isuzu New D-Max 3.0 LS-A 4×2 A/T: “Storm Special” Birthday Drive
It may be just my luck but there’s almost always a storm or a typhoon on my landmark birthday. On my 10th birthday, I cried because strong rains and floods prevented us from going to a department store to buy a toy car that my parents promised as my birthday gift. I recalled this childhood disappointment when two typhoons, Crising ...
Read More »Ford Philippines Gets Electrified with the Launch of the Mustang Mach-E and Territory Hybrid
Ford Philippines officially entered the new electric vehicle market with the unveiling of its two newest vehicles last week – the all-new Ford Mustang Mach-E and new Ford Territory Hybrid – at the Ford Island Conquest at the Bonifacio Global City Amphitheater in Taguig City. The all-new Mustang Mach-E and new Territory Hybrid spearheaded the Ford vehicle line-up on display ...
Read More »Kawasaki Philippines Gets Dirtified! KMPC Introduces Dual-Purpose Bikes and ATVs at Groundzero MX Track
Kawasaki Motors (Philippines) Corporation, or KMPC for short, invited members of the motorcycle media for a whole day of playing in the dirt at the Groundzero MX Track in Arayat, Pampanga on August 8, 2025. Dubbed as “Kawasaki Dirtified”, the activity showcased the off-road capabilities of Kawasaki Leisure Bike’s dual-purpose motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs). The technical motocross course around ...
Read More »EVAP President Edmund Araga Receives International Award for Leadership Excellence
Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines (EVAP) President Edmund Abengana Araga received the ASEAN International Award – International Leadership Excellence during the Malaysia Industry Awards (MINDA) and ASEAN Business Community Development (ABCD) Forum held on August 7, 2025, at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. The event, organized by the Federation of Malaysian Business Associations (FMBA) under Malaysia’s ASEAN chairmanship, gathered ...
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