It’s back to basics for BMW
Succeeding Spencer Yu’s seven-year tenure
BMW Philippines will now be led by Jacob Ang (pictured above; fourth from the left), as announced by SMC Asia Cars Distributors (SMCACD)-the local operators of the German carmaker. Ang will be succeeding outgoing president Spencer Yu, who is coming off
Is the 5-Series still the gold standard for executive sedans?
The previous-generation BMW 5-Series was still mostly an analog version of the prototypical business-class, three-box design. For its eighth generation, it retained the same formula that made it the beloved choice of those stepping into the first rung
Let’s find out
Why, of course it is. When the iX landed in the Philippines, the local automotive landscape looked very different. There were much fewer EVs available-heck, I think there were just a few on sale then-and there weren't a lot
Boosting its presence in the south
Cebuanos will be glad to know they have access to new BMWs again. Visayan Motor Works (VMW) Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of San Miguel Corporation, has opened the newest BMW dealership in Cebu. This move strengthens BMW's presence down south."
by Dinzo Tabamo
BMW’s 5-series get an electric kick
Despite ragebait 'news sites' screaming that the end of EVs is nigh, for the past several months global EV sales were up over 20% year-on-year in 2024, and are on track to hit a 30% increase in 2025. Still, a
by Niky Tamayo
BMW’s local electric lineup continues to grow
BMW Philippines has been launching electric vehicles seemingly non-stop over the past few years, and now SMC Asia Car Distributors (SMCACDC) is back with two new models: the iX1 and iX2.The iX1 made its debut way back in June 2022,
The R12 starts at P1.215-M, the R12 nineT at P1.375-M
Now that BMW Motorrad Philippines is done refreshing its GS lineup, it's now shifting its focus towards its classic models. Specifically, it's famed roadster, the R nineT.The German motorcycle manufacturer has now launched the official R nineT successors in
What a fun wagon
Five-door cars can be a bit polarizing. Some people prefer the traditional sedan, while others simply prefer a hatch or a wagon. I fall under the latter.But regardless of whether you like five-doors or not, you've got to
Another month, another new Bimmer
New month, new Bimmer.SMC Asia Car Distributors (SMCACDC) has been very busy launching new BMW models in our market this year. After launching a new model both in January and February, it's now back with another new one for March:
It could arrive within the next 12 months
The BMW iX is about to get a little brother in the Philippines.BMW Philippines has confirmed that the iX3 electric crossover will be made available in the local market. No exact timetable for the vehicle's arrival has been provided, but
by Drei Laurel
He has officially inked a new partnership with SMCACDC and Petron
TV personality and an icon of the local motorcycle community Kim Atienza has been known as an avid collector of various vintage bikes. Today, however, Kuya Kim veers a bit away from the classics, as he adds a new BMW R1250 GS
A lot of things to get excited about
The updated crossover boasts a fresh new look and modern tech
SMC Asia Car Distributors (SMCACDC) is spicing up the local BMW lineup with the launch of its newest crossover, the BMW X3.The X3 lands in our market bearing that signature Bimmer look with a reasonably sized kidney grille up front flanked
Whoa
Some big news on local motoring's electrification front today. If you're eagerly waiting for a worthwhile electric vehicle to pounce on in our market, you might not have to do so for much longer. BMW Philippines is bringing in the
by Drei Laurel
There were some important announcements made this week
The pinnacle of the brand’s performance
Local BMW loyalists looking for a taste of the manufacturer's performance-oriented offerings are going to want to ready their bank accounts.SMC Asia Car Distributors, the German carmaker's official Philippine distributor, has just launched three of the company's
by Drei Laurel
It's a relaxing space
Exciting news for BMW fans and aficionados in the Philippines: SMC Asia Car Distributors Corp. (SMCACDC), the official importer of BMW vehicles here in the country, has officially opened its new flagship dealership."Today marks an extremely special day for BMW as
Two variants are available, with prices starting at P3.99 million
This is it, ladies and gents. It was only a matter of time before we come across BMW's infamous grille on our roads. SMC Asia Car Distributors (SMCACDC), the official importer and distributor of BMW in the Philippines, has officially launched
Free stuff is always nice
If you're looking to ride into the new normal behind the wheel of a car on the premium side of the automotive spectrum, now might be a good time to consider buying a BMW.The German car manufacturer is currently holding
by Drei Laurel
