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Suzuki Philippines announced the arrival recently of the highly-anticipated Jimny 3-Door Rhino Edition, the bold and rugged limited edition that brings the iconic Jimny toughness to a whole new level, in all Suzuki dealerships nationwide. Available in three exciting colors — White, Solid Jungle Green and Solid Medium Gray, the Jimny Rhino Edition is sure to capture the hearts of …

Honda won the 2025 “Best Car Brand” award for the fourth consecutive year from US News & World Report, receiving high scores for the award’s key attributes of performance, interior quality, safety and reliability for its passenger car lineup that includes Civic, Civic hybrid, Civic Type R, Civic Si, Accord and Accord hybrid. The US News’ prestigious Best Vehicle Brands …

Motor Image Pilipinas Inc. (MIPI), the exclusive distributor of Subaru vehicles in the Philippines and its newly appointed dealer in Pampanga, Elite Motors Commercial Incorporated (EMCI) held its Subaru Track Experience with Subaru Club Philippines (SCP) and clients last week at the Clark International Speedway. The thrilling adventure offered a safe space to learn and have the adrenaline rush in …

Volvo, with its new distributor Hariphil Asia Resources, Inc., launched the first fully electric subcompact SUV, the EX30, designed for people and planet and combines everything great about Volvo vehicles. It features cutting-edge technology, world-renowned safety, and the lowest carbon footprint of any Volvo car to date. The EX30 accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in just 5.3 seconds as …

Motorcycle ownership in the Philippines has seen significant growth, driven by the rise of ride-hailing services, e-commerce, and the food delivery industry. Motorcycles offer advantages, such as ease in navigating traffic and fuel efficiency.  The Bank of the Philippine Islands committed to make mobility and motorcycle ownership more accessible to Filipinos by offering various BPI motorcycle loans that provide affordable …

BJ Mercantile Inc. celebrated its 50th year of doing business with a big celebration recently entitled “The Making of a Gold” that traced the company’s journey from 1974 as an importer of used engines to its transformation into a diversified conglomerate with interests in automotive, transport, logistics, property, petroleum and power generation.  BJM also celebrated the 10th year anniversary of …

Lynk & Co Philippines is ending the year strong with the announcement of a special offer on its #DistinctlyDynamic 06 SUV. Until December 31, 2024, all new Lynk & Co 06 units purchased will come with 5-year Free Periodic Maintenance Service (PMS)—basically  Half a decade of not having to worry about vehicle maintenance costs is now being offered by Lynk …

The national government posted a P6.3-billion budget surplus in October, as revenue collections exceeded the growth in expenditures. According to the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr), this fiscal surplus marks a significant turnaround from the P34.4-billion deficit recorded in the same month last year. From January to October, the fiscal deficit reduced to P963.9 billion, which is 64.94 percent of …

The Philippine economy is projected to grow between 6 and 6.25 percent in 2025, driven by improved interest rates, increased consumer spending, and stronger government expenditure, according to Michael Gerard Enriquez, president of Sun Life Investment Management and Trust Corporation (SLIMTC). Enriquez shared his outlook in an interview with the Philippine News Agency, noting that better economic conditions and reduced …

Philippine magnate Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala, also known as JAZA, was named as one of the world’s exceptional leaders in the inaugural Leaders50 list by Thinkers50, a global ranking body for management thinkers. The Thinkers50 has recognized the Ayala Corp.’s chairman and chief executive officer’s leadership style —decentralization and empowerment— that foster a culture of collaboration and responsibility within …