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10 February

Omoda And Jaecoo Test Drive

They say that we are at the crossroad of having the cars of the old (those having the internal combustion engines) and the new ones (the so-called electric vehicles). Many have experienced driving the old ones but only a few have got to try driving the new ones, much less driving them to the extreme. That’s why when we received …

10 February

Kia Sorento now in turbo hybrid

The new Kia Sorento Turbo Hybrid, now powered by a cutting-edge hybrid powertrain for the first time in its 23-year global history, was unveiled last week at the Greenbelt 2 Activity Center in Makati City. It offers a perfect blend of eco-conscious driving, astounding fuel efficiency, robust all-wheel drive performance, and modern luxury. “ACMobility is proud to support Kia’s electrification …

10 February

Honda February promo launched

Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. launched its February promo with options like a special all-in down payment, a low monthly amortization rate, and even a year’s worth of free preventive maintenance services across all Honda BR-V CVT 25YM variants. The City comes with Honda’s driver-assist system, Honda SENSING, across all variants. It also delivers fuel-efficiency at 22.2 kms per liter thanks …

10 February

Isuzu holds 2024 DOYA Awards

Isuzu Cagayan De Oro emerged as the 2024 Dealer of the Year in the recent 2024 Isuzu Dealer of the Year Awards last Jan. 31 which honored the Isuzu Philippines Corporation’s outstanding achievements of its dealer network and celebrates their excellence in sales, parts, and service operations. Isuzu Calapan and Isuzu Subic garnered second and third, respectively. The Isuzu Dealer …

10 February

Autohub presents Mini Cooper 5-Door

The all-new Mini Cooper 5-Door, a car characterised by the brand’s typical driving fun, extended space, and distinctive functionality, is now available and this was announced during a launch party last week at the Mini BGC showroom. “Three’s a crowd, but five is definitely a party! Presenting the all-new MINI Cooper 5-Door – the beloved icon with a fresh twist. …

10 February

No more budget for PUV modernization?

The Automotive Body Manufacturers Association of the Philippines (ABMAP) is alarmed over the stalled public utility vehicle modernization program following reports that the Development Bank of the Philippines and Landbank have exhausted their respective budgets and called on the government to secure additional funding and prioritize the program, which is critical not only for modernizing the country’s dilapidated, polluting, and …

10 February

BOC earns P931-B last year

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) achieved P931.046 billion in revenues in 2024, marking an increase of P40 billion from the previous year’s total of P890.446 billion. During the BOC’s 123rd-anniversary event on Friday, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. highlighted this success and underscored the importance of effective revenue collection. He pointed out that these funds help fuel vital national development …

10 February

Mitsubishi investing P7-B in Phl in 5 years

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has expressed his support for Mitsubishi Motors Corp. (MMC)’s PhP7-billion investment plan in the Philippines, which is expected to generate more employment opportunities for Filipinos over the next five years. MMC President and CEO Takao Kato met with the President in Malacañang last week to present the company’s plans, which include introducing a new vehicle …

10 February

Phl factory output shows growth in Dec.

Factory output in the Philippines showed improvement in December 2024, rebounding from a contraction in November, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). The PSA’s Monthly Integrated Survey of Selected Industries (MISSI) revealed that the value of production index (VaPI) increased by 0.4 percent in December, reversing the -3.5 percent decline in November 2024. However, this growth was slower compared …

10 February

New SRP of basic goods out

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) recently published its updated suggested retail price (SRP) bulletin for basic necessities and prime commodities, marking the first release in over a year since January 12, 2023. According to DTI data, 77 out of the 191 shelf-keeping units (SKUs) listed in the SRP update, or approximately 40 percent, have experienced price hikes. Among …

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