Motoring

Honda Foundation, Inc. (HFI) and the Pasig City local government held the first ever Road Safety Summit at the Pasig Rainforest Park to develop road safety mindset and riding and driving proficiency among road users for the protection & welfare of the society. Present were HFI president and concurrent president of Honda Parts Manufacturing Corp. Seiji Fujimoto, HFI board of …

Chery Auto Philippines (CAP) concluded 2023 with a remarkable growth of 64% as it recorded total sales of 3,600 and cornering 1.2% share of the passenger vehicle segment.         The Tiggo 5 was the sales driver last year with 1,851 units sold which significantly increased by 169% compared to 2022, maintaining its No. 4 ranking in the …

Cleanfuel opened its newest retail station along J.P. Laurel Highway in bgy. Soro-Soro Karsada, Batangas City.  Like all its newly built stations, the 2,200-square-meter station exudes a modern architectural look intended to welcome and accommodate private trucks and large commercial vehicles and provide better access to travelers going to the Batangas port area, Southern Tagalog arterial road, and the South …

Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) officially unveiled the all-new Triton during a 3-day grand festivities last weekend at the Bridgetowne Destination Estate Right. The official launch was held on the first day last Jan. 26 for VIP guests and was viewed live on MMPC’s official Facebook page, and it continued up to last Sunday. “The Triton is not only a …

Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC), the nation’s leading provider of trucks, continues to maintain the No. 1 position in the truck segment for 24 consecutive years, underscoring its commitment to excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction in the automotive industry. Last year, IPC secured a ”Triple Crown” finish by topping all truck categories from CAT III, IV and V after selling a …

Suzuki Philippines, the country’s pioneer compact car distributor, unveiled the New Jimny 5-door last Jan. 25, 2024 at The Cove in Okada Manila.  Suzuki Philippines president Koichiro Hirao expressed excitement in the new evolution of a beloved icon and added that the Jimny has become a symbol of adventure and innovation for Filipinos.  “The Jimny, deeply rooted in a rich …

The Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX), the country’s premier integrated landport, is expected to hit the 150-million mark in serving passengers this year. PITX has implemented various measures such as introducing new routes and partnering with different transport companies that have resulted in a steady increase in passenger traffic, up to 127 million passengers recorded from 2019 to 2023. “We …

While the Philippine automotive industry experienced a fruitful 2023, Honda Cars Philippines Inc. (HCPI) had a strong performance in terms of sales of its leading cars in the market today. This was cited by HCPI lady president Rie Miyake when she hosted their recent Media Thanksgiving last week at the Blue Leaf in Taguig City. “Honda finished strong with over …

GWM Philippines is offering the all-new Tank 300, the first five-door, off-road-oriented SUV in the Philippines representing a new foray for the Chinese automaker that has built its reputation for offering credible and well-priced alternatives to Japanese hybrid crossovers. Unlike other SUVs of this size, the Tank 300 uses a ladder-frame chassis with a 160mm by 130mm cross section that …

A former habal-habal rider who now plies the busy thoroughfares of Metro Manila as a professional moto-taxi serviceman was chosen as one of Move It’s top riders in 2023 during the company’s recent year-end celebration at the Philippine Sports Arena. The 58-year-old Placido Parallag Jr. navigated the chaotic streets of Metro Manila as a habal-habal rider for decade until he …