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July 19, 2025

Toyota Motor PH Adds New Hiace Commuter Deluxe Variant

Toyota Motor Philippines adds a new variant of its snub-nosed Hiace Commuter Deluxe, only this time, it’s meant to service last-mile logistics services. Priced at P 1,615,000—it’s P 420,000 more than the flat-nosed Commuter Cargo which is still retained in the local line-up.

Subaru has launched their third all-electric vehicle, the first-ever Subaru Uncharted. Once again enlisting the help of Toyota, the Uncharted brings the six-star brand straight into, pardon the pun, uncharted territory as it ditches its trademark all-wheel drive in a SUV/crossover—the first time in over 30 years.

Watch out MG ZS and BYD Sealion 5 DM-i, the hybrid version of Chery’s small SUV—the Tiggo Cross—takes a step closer to arriving at local showrooms. The Tiggo Cross HEV has just received its homologation papers from the LTO which points to its imminent arrival.

What Do You Get With Hyundai's P 1.998M Santa Fe 2.5 GL 2WD 7-Seater SUV? (w/ Specs)

Hyundai Motor Philippines made a surprise by adding a sub-P2-million variant of its Santa Fe 7-seater mid-sized SUV. Priced at P 1,998,000, it’s now a match not just against traditional pickup-based passenger vehicles (PPVs), but also offerings from China as well.

Update (7/19): get the full specs of the Santa Fe 2.5 GL AWD here.

Hyundai Motor Philippines is adding a new variant of its 7-seater Santa Fe and this one sets you back just P 1,998,000. It makes its debut at the Festival Mall Alabang leg of the Hyundai Mobility Experience this Friday, July 18 to Sunday, July 20.

P 1.198M Dongfeng E70 Pro Is An EV Sedan Made For Private And Fleet Use

Legado Motors, the official distributor of Dongfeng vehicles in the Philippines launches its first-ever fully-electric sedan: the E70 Pro. And in a unique twist, they’re not marketing it solely to private individuals, but to fleet accounts, taxis, and TNVS services as well.

Mitsubishi Motors expands its model line-up with the introduction of the Destinator—a new three-row compact SUV that combines a tough, energetic design with strong performance.

The Porsche Macan has hit a production milestone with the one-millionth SUV rolling off the assembly line in Leipzig, Germany. Manufactured there since 2013, the Macan has achieved great popularity worldwide. In 2024 alone, 82,795 examples were delivered to customers.

Tesla Philippines is heading to the Powerplant Mall in Rockwell, Makati for the first time. Displaying the Model 3 and Model Y at the South Court from July 18 to 27, mallgoers can immerse themselves in the world of Tesla including various charging options that will be highlighted during the showcase. Test drives will also be made available.

Nissan Alabang is the recipient of the 2025 Nissan Global Award. It serves as the highest recognition that is given to a dealership that reflects the Japanese carmaker’s global standards of operational excellence and customer service.

Ayala Corporation's Evro And Shell Pilipinas Unifies EV Charging Experience

Ayala Corporation’s Evro has partnered with Shell Pilipinas to integrate Shell Recharge stations into the Evro network. This marks the first true roaming integration between major EV Charge Point Operators (CPOs) in the Philippines, positioning Evro as a unified platform where users can access Shell’s chargers, alongside those of other leading networks.

Move over, CARS; it’s now time to RACE. Word that president Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr. has no plan of further extending the Comprehensive Automotive Resurgence Strategy (CARS) program first implemented under the administration of Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III, are proven true as the government is rolling out the Revitalizing Automotive Industry for Competitive Enhancement or RACE.

As the chairman of Toyota, Akio Toyoda knows that drinking and driving don’t mix. However, that doesn’t mean he can’t share his connoisseur’s taste elsewhere. Meet the Morizo Tea, a premium craft Japanese green tea that’s good enough to sniff like fine wine.

Driven by an extended price war and plant overcapacity, GAC (Guangzhou Automobile Group) and JAC (Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Group Co., Ltd) are expected to post their biggest ever second-quarter losses according to a report published by Reuters.

Nissan has announced that it will be closing one of its historic and flagship plants in Japan in what’s seen as a “tough, but necessary decision” to revitalize the company under its Re:Nissan plan.

GWM Philippines Continues Strong 2nd Quarter Sales Performance Thanks To Cannon Pickup

During the GWM Cannon Drift Track Experience, GWM Philippines reveals that they’re gaining momentum in the Philippine automotive market.

Mazda Philippines is announcing limited time deals that give customers the rare opportunity to experience Mazda’s signature craftsmanship, elevated design, and dynamic performance with greater convenience and confidence.

Nissan has successfully raised 860-billion-yen worth of corporate bonds further enhancing its cash position to support its medium and long-term strategies.

As fate would have it, this is the first time I got my hands on the top-of-the-line Corolla Cross GR Sport. Personally, I’ve driven the mid-trim 1.8 V pre-facelift and the 1.8 G post-facelift. Our ever-busy writer, Gen, was able to find time for it in 2023, but besides that, this GR Sport variant has yet to see proper drive time on this site. Since I’m in the market for a small, incognito-ish hybrid SUV to replacing my aging CX-5 Diesel, I took this opportunity to get seat time for a proper evaluation.

It looks like Jaguar Land Rover is on a mission to alienate loyal customers and current buyers of all their brands. After a misstep in the re-branding of Jaguar (that reportedly resulted in JLR looking for a new creative agency), things are looking the same for its upscale luxury SUV brand, Range Rover.

There are a lot of cars from China here in the Philippines. Unbeknownst to many, one of its biggest stars is also here. I’m talking about the GWM Cannon pickup that has a commanding 50 percent market share of the pickup market in its home country. The iteration that initially arrived here has character, but certainly lacked refinement in many areas as I found out first-hand.

Nissan PH Confirms: No Price Increase For All Navara Variants This July

Nissan Philippines announces that the Nissan Navara will remain at its current suggested retail price (SRP) across all variants for July 2025, following industry-wide developments that are expected to affect pickup truck prices. The current pricing will be available in limited supply, depending on dealership stocks.

BYD Cars Philippines, a subsidiary of ACMobility, has partnered with Grab Philippines to officially launch the inaugural BYD Grab Day Caravan. Held last June at the BYD Global City dealership, the event marked a significant step in making electrified and sustainable mobility more accessible to Filipinos through the leading super app Grab.

Geely Auto celebrates the achievement of global cumulative sales of the Geely Emgrand which have exceeded 4 million units. The feat, which was achieved last month, highlights the sedan’s enduring popularity, quality, and strong market trust across diverse regions.

Maserati has raised the curtain on the MCPura, their new halo car that replaces the MC20. The MCPura represents the most authentic values of the Trident brand and thus offers the same exhilarating driving performance wrapped in a timeless, elegant style.

While other carmakers are starting to get wary with their all-electric ambitions, Subaru is on a BEV roll. After unveiling a significantly updated Solterra and the Trailseeker, they’re quickly adding a third all-electric SUV to their line-up: the Uncharted.

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