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June 20, 2025

Hyundai Kona Returns With Hybrid Power. Yours Starting At P 1.528M (w/ Specs)

Hyundai Motor Philippines is bringing back one of its most popular nameplates during its third anniversary celebrations, and this time it comes with hybrid power as standard.

RSA Motors Corporation, an official BMW dealer in the Philippines, announces a special display of the executive BMW 5 Series and the BMW X5 Plug-In Hybrid. This exclusive showcase will be held at the Upper Ground Atrium of Robinsons Magnolia from June 20 to 22, 2025, 10 AM to 10 PM.

Considering a vessel carrying Chinese EVs and HEVs caught fire in the middle of the Pacific, one of the largest logistics companies in the Philippines has suspended shipments of all EVs and HEVs, regardless of brand or source.

BYD Cars Philippines is entering the sub-compact SUV space with the Sealion 5 DM-i—a choice that touts to have it all: design, technology, spaciousness, and yes, electrified performance. Watch our first impressions.

Masao Tsutsumi isn’t your typical car company president. He may have taken over as the top executive at Nissan Philippines last April, but he’s not a lifer at the company. Instead, before joining Nissan in 2018, the self-professed car guy has had stints in P&G, Philips, and Japanese restaurant group, Skylark. As an “outsider” Tsutsumi-san certainly has the capability (and quite frankly, the candor) to bring fresh perspectives to strength the carmaker’s position in the local market.

Suzuki Celebrates 50 Years In The Philippines With 3-Day Grand Celebration

In a grand showcase of heritage, innovation, and unity, Suzuki Philippines Incorporated (SPH) commemorated its 50th Anniversary with a series of events that brought together its network of dealers, loyal customers, employees, and partners. From the One Suzuki Dealer Convention to the Suzuki Matsuri 2025 and the One Suzuki Big Ride, the celebration embodied five decades of commitment to Filipino mobility and marked a new era with the global brand promise: “By Your Side.”

Honda is joining brands such as Toyota, Nissan, and Mazda in offering parts for its last iconic models starting from early 2026. The first one to benefit from the program? The first-generation NSX.

Motor Image Pilipinas, Inc. (MIPI), the exclusive distributor of Subaru vehicles in the Philippines, holds the grand opening of Subaru Pampanga, its newest dealership in the country.

Volvo Cars has launched Abbey Road Studios Mode, a sound technology designed to capture the essence of the iconic recording studio’s unique environment. It will come as a free, over-the-air update to all EX90 SUVs fitted with the Bower & Wilkins audio system, while future EX90 and ES90 cars will have them included as they roll out the factory.

In line with its safety paradigm, Volvo Cars is set to unveil a major improvement to the safety belt. The new multi-adaptive safety belt is a world-first technology aimed to further enhance safety for everyone in real-world traffic situations.

Bosch Car Service Is Philippines' First Level 2 VinFast Servicing Partner

Bosch Car Service, a subsidiary of ACMobility, has signed a Service Level Agreement (SLA) with VinFast Auto Philippines, raising the bar for EV aftersales service nationwide.

The Chevrolet Corvette proves the breadth of its abilities by competing in the sports car, super car, and now, the hyper car segment. The bowtie brand has just introduced the ZR1X, something it touts as a “true American hyper car.”

Watch out Elon Musk, Space X isn’t the only one to successfully make a reusable rocket. Honda has done the same after the second-largest Japanese carmaker quietly built a rocket and landed it back successfully.

Three years after Hyundai Motor Company took direct control of its Philippine operations, they’re doing the same over in neighboring Malaysia. The move will have global implications as the Korean automaker is lining up Malaysia to join its global assembly footprint.

Hariphil Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI), the official distributor of Hyundai commercial vehicles in the Philippines, has been honored with the prestigious Commercial Vehicle (CV) Sales Excellence Award by Hyundai Motor Company Asia Pacific. The honor, which reaffirms HARI’s leadership in the Philippine transport sector, was conferred during the 2025 Hyundai Motor Asia Pacific Regional Partners Convention.

Honda Cars Philippines and Honda Philippines—the country’s distributor of Honda’s four- and two-wheeled vehicles, respectively, held a joint One Honda Road Safety event as part of its reaffirmation to have zero traffic fatalities involving its automobiles and motorcycles by 2050.

Just months after GAC Motor Philippines celebrated the 3,000-unit sales milestone of the GS3 Emzoom, the brand is once again marking a major achievement: 3,500 Emzoom SUVs are now on the road across the Philippines.

Omoda & Jaecoo is proving the key qualities of its Super Hybrid System (SHS) by taking it through various “Super Hybrid Marathon” events that spanned more than 10 countries around the world.

The third-generation Nissan Leaf has now made its debut after revealing some key specs earlier as part of its lead up. A key part of the company’s Re:Nissan turnaround plan, the all-electric pioneer comes with a sleeker design, significantly extended range, and higher levels of technology.

All-New Kona, Sam Concepcion, Sarah Geronimo Headline Hyundai PH's Third Anniversary Celebrations

Hyundai Motor Philippines will be celebrating its third anniversary with a jam-packed weekend filled with activities, a display of the latest Hyundai line-up, and special performances by high caliber local artists at the Bonifacio High Street (BHS) Amphitheater this Friday, June 20 to Sunday, June 22, 2025.

Ford and Toyota lead all other brands in the country when it comes to customer experience, according to Differential Singapore’s inaugural Philippine Customer Experience (CXI) Study.

The Green GSM ride-hailing app soared to the top of the Travel & Local category on the Google Play Store Philippines, surpassing other platforms even before its official debut. This achievement set the stage for the launch of Green and Smart Mobility Joint Stock Company’s (GSM) electric taxi service, Green GSM, in the Philippines last June 10.

Hard to believe, but it’s been four years since the current Civic’s arrival in the Philippines. In that time, the competition has remained steady with the same players competing in a shrinking segment. If anything, the race has become one of technology—where there’s a game of one upmanship be in electrification, safety, or comfort. It’s one race the Civic, at least in this RS Turbo guise, falls behind in.

Watch Out MG ZS Hybrid, BYD Sealion 5 DM-i, Chery Gives Tiggo Cross A 204-Horsepower Hybrid Powertrain

Chery Auto’s local rebranding started with the Tiggo Cross (aka Tiggo 4). While it’s been available with a normally-aspirated engine and CVT gearbox combo for some months now, perhaps this new “Chery Super Hybrid” powertrain is the shot in the arm it needs.

Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) concluded the Honda Connect Download and Win raffle promo by turning over the Grand Prizes to the winners.

Here's A Closer Look At The Philippine-Spec Suzuki Fronx

Suzuki Philippines previewed the upcoming Fronx sub-compact SUV during their 50th anniversary celebration. The Japanese carmaker says it will officially arrive within the country. No prices or confirmed specs were shared, but let’s look into what we saw first-hand during the event.

This Father’s Day, Nissan Philippines pays tribute to the strength, sacrifices, and enduring love of Filipino fathers with a moving story that puts family and gratitude in the spotlight.

Shell Is Now The Official Lubricant Partner Of Hyundai Motor PH

Shell is now the official lubricant partner of Hyundai Motor Philippines. Formalized through a partnership signing, Shell Pilipinas Corporation will be supplying fully synthetic and semi-synthetic engine oil lubricants tailored for Hyundai vehicle models. These will be supplied across all certified Hyundai dealerships nationwide.

ACMobility has launched its farthest electric vehicle charging station to date in the northmost town of Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte. Done in partnership with power distribution utility (DU) company Ilocos Norte Electric Cooperative Inc. (INEC), the new charging station serves as ACMobility’s first-of-its-kind collaboration with a DU—signaling a new progress on the country’s EV infrastructure brought together by a public-private venture.

Chinese carmakers are starting to consolidate amidst a continued price war that highlights extreme overdemand and a weakened demand in mainland China. A report published by Bloomberg warns that Chinese carmakers are starting to feel the pinch, slicing into the profits of even the strongest brands, while also forcing smaller ones to fold.

Chevrolet Philippines takes the extra step to make Captiva ownership easier with their Chevrolet All the Way Promo.

Hino Motors Philippines recently gathered its nationwide dealer network for the 10th Annual Dealer Conference, celebrating a decade of dealer partnerships and its legacy of supporting Filipino enterprises with quality, durability, reliability, and Total Support. The festivities brought together HMP’s nationwide dealer network under the banner of, “One Team Hino: A Decade of Excellence,” honoring recent achievements and setting ambitious sights on the future.

For the first time ever, Toyota has electrified its big boy SUV, the Land Cruiser. The Land Cruiser Hybrid combines over 70 years of off-road heritage with Toyota’s latest hybrid tech. The new model offers not just improved fuel efficiency, but performance and drivability while preserving the nameplate’s go-anywhere ability.

Japanese Auction House To Setup Shop In The Philippines

Apple International, a Japan-based car exporter and auctioneer is heading to the Philippines. The company will target to launch in 2026 as it teams up with a major local finance firm.

Subaru is adding yet another hybrid to its range and it comes from a very unlikely source. The Crosstrek and Forester may have received Subaru’s in-house Strong Hybrid Electric Vehicle (S:HEV) system, the entry-level Rex is now electrified, but this time, it’s courtesy of OEM partner, Daihatsu.

There’s a lot of anxiety with Nissan these days as their financial woes keep making headlines globally. How much are we going to be affected in the Philippines? Will our Nissan cars lack support in the coming future? We were able to talk with the new President of Nissan Philippines and he assured us that we are safe and strong.

Confirmed: Ford Mustang Mach-E Is Coming To The Philippines In Q3 2025

Ford Philippines is finally entering the electrified vehicle segment after first announcing that intention in late 2024, and their first vehicle is the Mustang Mach-E.

Did BYD Cars Philippines pull the trigger too quickly with the Tang DM-i? After their three-row plug-in hybrid SUV received LTO homologation (it’s even been spotted nonchalantly parked in BGC), the Chinese New Energy Vehicle brand has come up with the Sealion 8, at least for global markets.

The first all-electric taxi service in the Philippines, Green GSM has launched. It marks the fourth market Green GSM operates in following Vietnam, Laos, and Indonesia.

Mitsubishi Fuso And Hino Are Merging

Mitsubishi Fuso and Hino will merge and form a new holding company which will start operations by April 2026.

As Porsche prepares for the 2025 24 Hours of Lemans, the German sportscar maker debuted a special one-off version of its IMSA and WEC championship winning Porsche 963 LMDh race car—the Porsche 963 RSP. Essentially, it’s a road-going version of its endurance racer built for Roger S. Penske—yup, that’s what the “RSP” in the name stands for.

Plug-in hybrids may be getting much of the attention and love when it comes to single-tank range, but when it comes to being listed in the record books, a self-charging hybrid from Great Wall Motor beat them all.

Hyundai Motor Philippines Inc. (HMPH) recently awarded a Creta GLS IVT to a service customer last May 30, 2025. This was part of a Service Raffle Promo where Hyundai owners get a chance to win a brand-new Creta, if they bring in their vehicles to any certified Hyundai Service Center for Periodic Maintenance Service (PMS) and General Repair Services last February 15 to April 30, 2025.

Ahead of its anticipated global launch later this month, Nissan has begun releasing information about the all-new 2026 Nissan Leaf.

BYD Cars PH Opens Reservations And Bookings For Sealion 5 DM-i

BYD Cars Philippines is opening reservations for the Sealion 5 DM-i—their all-new sub-compact SUV that enables Filipinos to experience electrified mobility without range anxiety.

This Father’s Day, Lexus Philippines brings the celebration to Power Plant Mall in Rockwell, and Grand Hyatt Manila, BGC—two destinations that embody the brand’s commitment to craftsmanship, comfort, and quiet refinement. Guests are invited to experience a week of thoughtful encounters that highlight the values that define Lexus, through displays and interactions designed with purpose.

BYD Cars Philippines is making a killing with these plug-in hybrids of theirs. Recognizing the value proposition offered by the Sealion 6 DM-i (read our review), people simply lapped up the compact SUV. Soon, they followed that up with the second member of their DM-i (Dual Motor Intelligent) range, the Seal 5 DM-i, and in the coming weeks, a third, with the Sealion 5 DM-i. Going back to the Seal 5 DM-i, it represents the Chinese car brand’s entry into yet another competitive segment—the B or sub-compact sedan. Can lightning strike twice, or did BYD just run out of new tricks?

After a strong performance under its new management team last April, GWM Philippines continued its momentum by achieving a double-digit month-on-month growth as well as the expansion of its first dealership in Cebu City.

Nissan’s co-op EV, the N7 sedan, is off to a great start and there are now plans to offer it outside of China.

The U.S. coast guard released photos of a burning cargo ship that was carrying Chinese EVs and hybrids bound for Mexico.

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