Recent Posts By Ruben Manahan IV - Last updated May 08, 2025
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Ford Everest, Ranger Sport SE now at 2025 AFSTDF
MANILA: Ford Philippines is displaying the newly-revealed Everest Sport Special Edition and Ranger Sport Special Edition at the 2025 Auto...
Ruben Manahan IV
May 08, 2025

Mercedes-Benz widens NEV lineup with 2 PHEV models
MANILA: Mercedes-Benz Philippines has officially expanded its new energy vehicle lineup with the addition of two plug-in hybrid models in...
Ruben Manahan IV
May 08, 2025

Toyota Motor PH to display ‘updated’ GR Yaris at 2025 AFSTDF
MANILA: Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) will showcase the latest iteration of the GR Yaris at the 2025 Auto Focus Multi-brand...
Ruben Manahan IV
May 08, 2025

Mitsubishi Motors PH lets customers enjoy more promos at 2025 AFSTDF
MANILA: Customers eyeing a Mitsubishi vehicle may want to head to the 2025 Auto Focus Multi-brand Summer Test Drive Festival...
Ruben Manahan IV
May 08, 2025

MG to highlight diverse powertrain options at 2025 AFSTDF
MANILA: MG (Morris Garages) Philippines is set to showcase the various powertrain options that its lineup offers to the country...
Ruben Manahan IV
May 07, 2025

Hyundai Elantra to be showcased at 2025 AFSTDF
MANILA: Hyundai Motor Philippines Incorporated (HMPH) is making the all-new Elantra available for test drives at this year’s Auto Focus...
Ruben Manahan IV
May 07, 2025

BMW to hold ‘Festival of Deals’ this month
MANILA: BMW in the Philippines will hold its latest campaign this month called “Festival of Deals.”
Set to run from...
Ruben Manahan IV
May 07, 2025

Isuzu PH breaks ground for soon-to-rise 50th dealership
MANILA: A new Isuzu dealership is being established in Mandaluyong City that will be part of the Japanese marque’s “Road...
Ruben Manahan IV
May 06, 2025

Toyota Rentacar now available in Joyride app
MANILA: Toyota Mobility Solution Philippines (TMSPH) has forged a partnership with Joyride to offer customers long-term rental service.
In a...
Ruben Manahan IV
May 06, 2025

Land Rover Defender Octa, Range Rover Sport SV Edition 2 to enter PH market this month
MANILA: Inchcape Philippines has confirmed the arrival of the Land Rover Defender Octa and Range Rover SV Sport Edition 2...
Ruben Manahan IV
May 06, 2025

PH Rallycross' drivers: the men behind the 'revived' sport
Rallying in the Philippines started as early as 1962, died a natural death in the early 2000s and rose up...
Ruben Manahan IV
Aug 20, 2024

Honda e:HEV technology explained
MANILA: The e:HEV — Honda Cars Philippines Incorporated’s (HCPI) latest breakthrough in sustainable mobility — has entered the local market...
Ruben Manahan IV
Jul 11, 2024

Toyota Roadtrek 2024: A Journey of Fun, Fellowship, and Innovation
(In the words of Jeff Reyes)
Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) recently hosted an unforgettable media experience —the highly-anticipated Toyota Road...
Ruben Manahan IV
May 27, 2024

Geely GX3 Pro: suited to rev up resolutions for 2024
MANILA: Sojitz G Auto Philippines (SGAP) — distributor of Geely vehicles in the Philippines — expressed firm belief that the...
Ruben Manahan IV
Feb 12, 2024

The New Nissan Almera: Making Sedans Exciting Again
Because we’ve relied on smartphones for almost everything, it’s safe to say that we’re all pretty much “high-tech” these days....
Ruben Manahan IV
Jan 22, 2024

The New Nissan Almera: A Modern, Cutting-Edge Sedan
The New Nissan Almera has everything you want in a sedan: cutting-edge style and innovative technology. But what if we...
Ruben Manahan IV
Jan 22, 2024

New, updated products to drive 2024 PH vehicle sales boom
MANILA: In starting 2024, everyone looks forward to thriving days ahead — be it in the form of starker presence...
Ruben Manahan IV
Jan 02, 2024

A quick look at the Yamaha E01
MANILA: During a recent trip at Sepang for this year’s Malaysian Motorcycle Grand Prix (MotoGP), Zigwheels Philippines had the opportunity...
Ruben Manahan IV
Nov 23, 2023

No dispute: the all-new Ford Territory Titanium X
The all-new Ford Territory continues to corner a significant portion of the local small sport utility vehicle (SUV) market and...
Ruben Manahan IV
Oct 23, 2023

Kia Sorento Turbo Hybrid's 4 unique features vs. most midsize SUVs
The midsize sport utility vehicle (SUV) segment is one of the tightly-contested categories in the Philippine automotive market. This division...
Ruben Manahan IV
Apr 30, 2025

First ride: Yamaha NMax Tech Max
Recently, Yamaha Motor Philippines (YMPH) launched the third-generation Nmax in the Philippines. Such an initiative awakened the nameplate's followers in...
Ruben Manahan IV
Mar 28, 2025

Changan Uni-T: bold and classy
It was in 2022 when Changan introduced to the Philippine market the Uni-T. This is one of the two premium...
Ruben Manahan IV
Mar 14, 2025

Chery Tiggo 7 Pro Hybrid: when ‘green’ mobility also means affordability
Around two years ago, the public started to feast on the Chery Tiggo 7 Pro Hybrid, which was launched at...
Ruben Manahan IV
Feb 05, 2025

2024 Ford Explorer Limited: reliable 6th man
The 2024 Ford Explorer can be considered as Blue Oval’s role-player in its roster. It is still part of the...
Ruben Manahan IV
Dec 02, 2024

Toyota Corolla Cross H2 Concept: what we learned so far
MANILA: Recently, Toyota Motor Philippines recently showcased the Corolla Cross H2 Concept at the 9th Philippine International Motor Show as...
Ruben Manahan IV
Nov 05, 2024

2022 Honda Civic RS Turbo CVT Honda SENSING: one of sedan segment's major thrusters
Majority of car buyers in the country have already shifted their interest to crossovers as seen in the drop of...
Ruben Manahan IV
Sep 25, 2024

Trust issued: Jetour X70 Plus
One true sign of a distributor’s confidence on a nameplate is by making it a part of its brand's initial...
Ruben Manahan IV
Aug 27, 2024

X hits the spot: Yamaha XMax
Undeniably, most of Yamaha Motor Philippines’ (YMPH) well-loved offerings in the market come from its maxi-scooter series. Such a fact...
Ruben Manahan IV
Jul 23, 2024

ELECTRIA: Chery eQ7 could stir UAAGI’s EV journey
Chery Auto Philippines has started its new-energy-vehicle journey early with the introduction of hybrid models under its Tiggo line. It...
Ruben Manahan IV
Jul 01, 2024