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Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) appointed Noriaki Hirakata as its first-ever chairman of the board effective July 1, reflecting MMPC’s stronger commitment to enhancing corporate governance and driving sustainable business growth.  Hirakata is concurrently holding the position of assistant xxecutive officer in the head office at Mitsubishi Motors Corporation in Japan. He is responsible for corporate strategy management which will …

Jaecoo 7, an intelligent off-road SUV designed for urban elites, will be launched globally in the third quarter of this year, boasting a superior technological configuration – the “intelligent cabin” that can improve the safety of the vehicle, achieve efficient human-vehicle interaction, and provide drivers with a comfortable driving experience. Equipped with the all-road drive intelligent system (ARDIS), and combined …

Driver Paul Santos and navigator Ansley Sarmiento emerged as the overall champion in the first round of the 2023 Tarlac Rally last June 24-25 at the New Clark City in Capas, Tarlac. The iconic 2019 Southeast Asian Games venue served as the parc fermé and service park of the rally. The first round of Tarlac Rally had 11 exhilarating special …

Lalamove Philippines opened its new one-stop center for both its existing and potential partner drivers at the Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX) that functions as an all-around facility designed to accommodate everything related to Lalamove’s partner drivers. “The Partner Driver Center is the realization of Lalamove’s mission to continuously empower our partner drivers, our Lalamove Bossings, who are among the …

Another Hyundai electric vehicle – the Hyundai Ioniq 6 – was adjudged EV of the Year by the Car and Driver Magazine, marking the second year in a row that it has garnered the covetous award. Last year, it was the Ioniq 5 that was given the same award. The publication put 14 top-rated EVs through rigorous testing over a …

Brian Buendia, who has been with AC Motors—the automotive arm of Ayala Corporation (AC)—since 1998, formally assumed the chief operating officer position for Kia Philippines Motor Corporation (KPMC) last week to lead “Kia PH’s Movement That Inspires” into a new phase. “Dynamic, innovative, and inspiring. These are the pillars upon which my vision for Kia Philippines is based,” says Buendia. …

Ford Philippines, which equipped their cars with various safety features, shared useful driving tips during rainy season when roads becomes challenging because of flooding, slippery roads, and reduced driver visibility.   Here are four tips for drivers to ensure safety on the road during this time of the year:  Check your Wipers: Having a clear vision of the road during …

JD Power China Initial Quality Study (IQS) has consistently hailed Changan as one of China’s Top 5 best-selling brands since 2018. The JD Power IQS counts 23 years examining the concerns of new vehicle owners in their first six months of ownership, covering 218 concerns across nine categories: features/controls/ displays; exterior; interior; infotainment system; seats; driving experience; driving assistance; powertrain; …

The NLEX, SCTEX, and NLEX Connector now has a total of 163 closed circuit television (CCTV) cameras after NLEX Corporation installed 12 more cameras to further enhance its whole day traffic monitoring and management. The tollway company also put up three variable message signs (VMS) at the newly opened NLEX Connector Caloocan to España section, bringing the total number of …

Jetour Auto Philippines, Inc. (JAPI) focuses on ensuring a fulfilling aftersales experience for its customers by investing in comprehensive training for its after-sales management team that will then cascade the technical processes and servicing standards to the brand’s 16 dealerships. JAPI technical delegates, led by aftersales director Eryx Guiang, recently underwent in-depth training and brand inculcation activities at the Jetour …