The next time you visit a Peugeot Philippines dealership, you might see something totally new. The French carmaker announced in a July 2023 press statement that it has rolled out its new showroom design at three of its dealers: Peugeot Bulacan, Peugeot Manila Bay and Peugeot Pasig. Peugeot Philippines said the new look is centered on the redesigned Peugeot logo, which is a new coat of arms that incorporates the lion’s head, rather than a full body like the outgoing design. “The new and updated l

Hyundai Motor Philippines (HMPH) will be at the SM Mall of Asia (MOA) Concert Grounds until tomorrow, May 7th, for the 2023 Auto Focus Summer Test Drive Festival. At the event, the South Korean automaker will let visitors get behind the wheel of its entire local lineup of vehicles, including the Creta, Stargazer, Staria, Tucson, and even one of its latest electric vehicles (EV), the IONIQ 5. “Hyundai is thrilled to once again be a part of Auto Focus’ bi-yearly activity, as it enables us to conne

The 2024 Peugeot 2008 facelift has just been revealed, showcasing the car’s new, more aggressive, stout look and more new features added to the model. The subcompact crossover segment is a hot market, with many automakers entering the ring. It looks like Peugeot wants a more significant piece of that pie as it has recently updated its 2008 crossover model, in line with the brand’s new visual identity similar to what was seen on the 508. As fierce as ever The changes to the crossover begin with i

Astara Philippines, the country's exclusive distributor of Peugeot and GAC Motor vehicles, has announced three new senior leadership appointments to handle its automotive brands. These three key appointments begin with Franz Decloedt as Marketing Director for Astara Philippines, handling Peugeot and GAC Motor; Michael John del Pilar as Sales Director for Peugeot Philippines; and Ryan Bermudez as Sales Director for GAC Motor Philippines. “I am thrilled to welcome Franz, MJ, and Ryan to Astara Phi

At the E-Lion Day press conference on Jan. 27, 2023, Peugeot CEO Linda Jackson indicated the brand’s interest in making its cars more accessible in the age of electrification. This direction, she said, would be accomplished through the company’s new E-Lion Project. The company's holistic approach will focus on the ecosystem, experience, electric, efficiency and environment as the brand moves towards attaining its carbon net zero goals by 2038. With its latest future-looking strategy, Jackson has

Mazda's booth at the Philippine International Auto Show (PIMS) had the MX-5 Miata as its centerpiece, but its CX-8 all-wheel-drive Exclusive six-seater crossover stablemate piqued some curiosities. This was because the family crossover has had minor changes to its exterior. The front grille (precisely the space behind the telltale wing-shaped Mazda logo) had redesigned slats resembling interlocked zippers. Additional chrome adorned the front bumper. A somewhat shiny silver (Mazda calls it Bright