All articles in topic Automotive Industry Updates

• 2023 Perodua Axia debuts as all-new Toyota Wigo’s sibling in Malaysia

  Feb 15, 2023

  This follows the launch of the Indonesian-market Toyota Agya. 

• Toyota’s former President, CEO Shoichiro Toyoda passes away at 97 

  Feb 15, 2023

  He was one of the pillars of the Japanese brand.

• 2023 Mitsubishi Strada GLS S-Limited retails for P1.496 million

  Feb 15, 2023

  The Japanese car brand is celebrating the truck’s 100,000 sales milestone.

• 2024 RAM 1500 REV revealed via NFL Super Ball commercial

  Feb 15, 2023

  Production won’t happen until 2024, but reservations for the US are now open.

• 2023 Toyota Wigo debuts with GR Sport trim, same 1.2L engine as Raize

  May 23, 2023

  It’s bigger, safer, and has an upgraded powertrain over the outgoing model. 

• Toyota vehicles dominate best-selling cars in the Philippines in 2022

  Feb 14, 2023

  The Toyota Vios topped the list with 34,465 units sold.

• Matchbox rolls out limited die-cast models as part of 70th anniversary

  Feb 14, 2023

  A portion of the die-cast models will be made from recycled zinc.

• Hyundai Ioniq 5 wins 2023 Best Electric Vehicle award in US

  Feb 14, 2023

  It bested the Ford F-150 Lightning and Chevrolet Bolt EV.

• Tornado EV takes 2023 Foton Big Show by storm

  Feb 14, 2023

  A new Harabas variant and a refreshed Traveller also debuted.

• New Foton Thunder 4x4 MT variant launched at 2023 Foton Big Show

  Feb 13, 2023

  The Thunder now gets some off-road cred.

• Toyota PH pledges P4.4 billion to resurrect Tamaraw nameplate

  Feb 13, 2023

  It will reportedly have a better and cleaner diesel engine. 

• Chinese car brand Omoda to enter PH market this year

  Feb 14, 2023

  The Omoda 5 crossover will spearhead the brand’s local operations.

• Geely opens new in-mall store at Ayala Malls the 30th in Pasig City 

  Feb 14, 2023

  This is the car brand’s second in-mall store in the country.

• Volkswagen PH introduces Cross Santana with P1.098M price tag

  Feb 10, 2023

  It boasts exterior enhancements that give it a crossover look.

• Hyundai celebrates double victories at 2022 WTCR season

  Feb 10, 2023

  The season-winning Hyundai Elantra N TCR joined the fun.