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Mitsubishi  Motors  Philippines  Corporation (MMPC)  officially announced that its  Mitsubishi  Manila  Bay showroom as  its flagship Dendo  Drive  Station in  the  country. It is  an  outlet  where customers can learn and experience a variety of energy sources represented by an Electric Vehicle (EV) or Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) and the value of their power feeding functions in the event …

The Philippine car industry is rushing to replace current models of automobiles running on fossil fuels that have recently become expensive due to the conflict in Ukraine. Over the years, manufacturers have researched on different forms of alternative fuel: hydrogen fuel cells, electric, hybrid, etc.  Today, close to 90% of automobile manufacturers worldwide announced they will stop producing internal combustion …

Another Korean car – Hyundai Ioniq 5 – was adjudged the World Car of the Year for 2022, the second in three years for the Asian carmaker to be in the international limelight.  Hyundai Ioniq5 beat the Audi EV6 and the Ford Mustang Mach-e in the all-electric car finals en route to being crowned the champion this year among cars …

Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) reintroduced its newest sub-compact SUV as it unveiled recently the all-new Veloz.  The newly unveiled 7-seater boasts of a modern striking design inside and out exuding the premium feel of an SUV. Positioned as a sub-compact group carrier for adventurous families and friends, Toyota prioritized comfort and convenience in designing the spacious cabin.  And along with …

Ford Territory has reached its 10,000th customer milestone at the end of the first quarter, with sales reaching 10,758 units since its launch in August 2020.  Ford’s small SUV first achieved its 5,000th sales milestone in June last year, then celebrated its 8,000th sales milestone in November.  With its sleek and stylish design, impressive performance, and driver-assist technologies, the Ford …

Summer is really sizzling these days. In fact, it is just simmering hot when Isuzu Philippine Corporation (IPC) president Hajime Koso invited a set of motoring media practitioners to a birthday trip-cum-treat last April 21.  It’s not the natal day of Koso that day. It’s a day picked by IPC to celebrate with those motoring journalists whose birthdays fall during …

If he is not traveling on air on his private jet, chances are you can see Narvacan, Ilocos Sur Mayor Luis Chavit Singson riding his armored-van “BMW” most of these days.  It was his ride when he guested last Monday (April 18) during the “Kapihan ng Samahang Plaridel” at the Manila Hotel. What he used then was the Inkas Civilian …

Before the end of the month, Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) will be having the changing of leadership as its current president Hajime Koso turns over the helm of the leading manufacturer to Noburo Murakami.  Koso is certainly one of the longest serving presidents of a leading industry companies, having been in his post for seven years. He took over the …

Ford Mustang, which celebrates its 58th birthday this year, is the world’s best-selling sports coupe for the seventh straight year, according to Ford analysis of registration data from S&P Global Mobility.  Mustang retains its sales crown for 2021 led by the pinnacle of 5.0-liter V8 performance — Mustang Mach 1 — and the track-ready Mustang Shelby GT500, the most powerful …

Faced with the chaotic traffic situation after the strict restrictions on Covid-19 pandemic were loosened up recently, the Metro Manila Development Authority is back trying to implement another experiment on our roads.  A proposal to make a new twist on the existing Modified Number-Coding Scheme, otherwise known as the Unified Volume Reduction Program, is expected to be implemented probably middle …