Zigwheels weekly wrap-up: March 24-28

MANILA: For this week (March 24-28), the Philippine automotive industry continues its collective march forward with plenty of new developments. 

The aforementioned include the latest round of dealership openings, car launches, and many other new initiatives. 

So, what happened in the Philippine motoring scene in the fourth week of March 2025? Here’s Zigwheels Philippines’ Weekly Wrap-up story to get you up to speed. 

New Launches

Honda PH 6 new offerings

Honda Philippines Incorporated has introduced a total of six new rides at the recently-concluded 2025 Inside Racing BikeFest. 

The motorcycle brand’s lineup of new offerings includes the following: 

• CBR150R
• XR150L
• CRF300L
• CRF300 Rally
• CRF250RX
• CRF250R 

For more details regarding the aforementioned rides, click here.

All-new Nissan Patrol launched

Nissan Philippines has rolled out the all-new Patrol. The next-generation full-size sports utility vehicle starts at P5.385 million, and it utilizes a 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6 gasoline mill paired with a nine-speed automatic transmission. 

With the said setup, the all-new Nissan Patrol’s powertrain boasts the following horsepower and torque outputs:

Maximum output (in horsepower)	425
Maximum torque (in Newton-meters)	700

Click here for more details on the newly launched next-gen Nissan Patrol. 

Dealership openings

JAC Quezon Avenue

JAC (Jianghuai Automobile Company Limited) Philippines, under the management of Astara Philippines, has opened its latest dealership in Quezon City. 

Officially known as JAC Quezon Avenue, it features a spacious service area and a showroom that’s able to display four to five vehicles simultaneously. 

Click here for more details about the newly opened JAC Quezon Avenue. 

GAC BGC

GAC (Guangzhou Automobile Group Company Limited) Motor Philippines, under the management of Astara, has opened its latest outlet in Bonifacio Global City (BGC). 

The newly inaugurated outlet is managed by The Autohub Group of Companies, and it boasts a six-car showroom, and a service area equipped with four service bays. 

Read this article for more details regarding GAC BGC. 

Car promos

MG Motor PH promo for 3 Hybrid+, One

 MG (Morris Garages) Motor Philippines has introduced a lineup of promos for the MG 3 Hybrid+ and One. The said promo is available until March 31, 2025, and it boasts plenty of freebies for the two aforementioned nameplates. 

Click here for more details regarding MG Motor Philippines’ latest promo. 

Tesla PH’s “Drive to Believe” challenge

Tesla Philippines has rolled out the “Drive to Believe” challenge, which allows current internal combustion car owners to swap their rides for a Model 3 for three days. The offer is available until March 31, 2025, and after the campaign period, Tesla will pick two winners who will get to drive home a brand’s new Model 3. 

Click here for more details on the Drive to Believe challenge. 

Toyota Motor PH Summer Blowout

Toyota Motor Philippines has introduced a series of exclusive deals for a variety of its vehicle offerings. It offers up to P103,000 worth of benefits, and it is only available until the end of the month. 

Read here for more information about the brand's March promo. 

Other developments

ACMobility launches Power-on-Wheels

ACMobility has launched the Power-on-Wheels service, which provides van-based mobile electric vehicle charging stations for folks who need it. It is compatible with vehicles equipped with CCS2 standards, and it can be accessed via the Evro smartphone app. 

Read this story about ACMobility’s Power-on-Wheels for more details. 

GAC Motor PH cements ties with partner banks

GAC Motor Philippines has strengthened its ties with its bank partners. At the event, the marque likewise shared its recent achievements, as well as its goals for 2025. 

Click here for the full story. 

VinFast expands local service network

VinFast has acquired more service partners through a memorandum of agreement with JIGA auto service chain. Via the said initiative, the brand will be able to better cater to the aftermarket needs of its local clients. 

Click here for more details about VinFast’s latest service network development. 

Mugen gains new distributor for PH

Mugen, an aftermarket parts developer and tuning company closely related to Honda, has assigned Riken Motorsports Philippines as its new official sales partner for the local market. The said arrangement was made effective as of February 2025. 

Click here for more details about Mugen’s new local distributor. 

Toyota Gazoo Racing PH eyeing "works team"

Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) is looking into creating a "works team." If the aforementioned plan pulls through, we will get to see the local drivers get support and compete under the banner of Toyota Gazoo Racing Philippines. 

Click here for the full story. 

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