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September 30, 2025

Honda Is Ready To Democratize Its EVs At The Japan Mobility Show

Honda has confirmed that it will be showcasing two new EV prototype models at this year’s Japan Mobility Show.

After Honda, Mitsubishi is the next carmaker to confirm its pavilion theme at the upcoming Japan Mobility Show 2025. Under the theme, “Forever Adventure” Mitsubishi will showcase a new concept car featuring future technologies, along with models that embody the spirit of adventure.

Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC), reports significant market share growth across truck categories III to V in January to August of 2025 compared to the same period last year, based on the combined sales report from the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines, Inc (CAMPI) and the Truck Manufacturers Association, Inc. (TMA). IPC retained its position as the overall market leader with a commanding 42.7 percent market share.

All-New 2026 Subaru Forester Arrives Priced At P 2.498M (w/ Specs)

Almost two years after its global reveal, the all-new, sixth-generation Subaru Forester has arrived in the Philippines (watch our first look). The arrival of this compact SUV signals what exclusive distributor Motor Image Pilipinas hopes to be the start of their turnaround in the local market.

Mober, a frontrunner in green logistics services in the Philippines, has partnered with the Provincial Government of Laguna, led by Governor Sol Aragones, to make healthcare more accessible to Lagunenses with the use of an initial two electric three-wheeler tricycles.

No surprises there: Kia Philippines served as the official mobility partner of a recent Ayala athletics event.

In renewed efforts to solidify its position in the Philippine automotive market, Astara Philippines, the exclusive Philippine distributor of brands such as GAC, JAC, JMC, and Peugeot, announces significant changes to its management team effective October 1, 2025.

The Suzuki Fronx's Design Is Inspired By Strength And Beauty

The all-new Suzuki Fronx is not just a product of engineering, but a vision shaped by passion, inspiration, and a pursuit of new value in a competitive market. This is according to Takashi Yokoyama, Chief Engineer, Automobile Line B&C Segment Division, Product Planning at Suzuki Motor Corporation, Japan.

The Lexus IS isn’t the only Lexus sedan model to get some spiffy updates for 2026. Its flagship sedan, the Lexus LS, has been changed as well, but it’s limited to a few new features.

Mercedes-Benz GLE Plugs In With P 5.790M Price Tag

After recalibrating its electrified efforts from pure electric to plug-in hybrid with the E-Class and GLC, Mercedes-Benz is doing the same with its mid-sized GLE with the GLE 400e with EQ Hybrid Technology. The GLE 400e is priced at P 5,790,000.

Ford Philippines recognizes its top talents among its dealer sales, service, and technical personnel at the recent Ford Skills Olympics.

I don’t know exactly what MG had in mind when they came up with the MG One. When it was launched, it was sized like the MG HS (which was offered at the time), and even shares similar price points and features. MG seems to admit to it as much since its name, which spells out “ONE” doesn’t fit in with the rest of the line-up’s alphanumeric naming convention which uses Arabic numerals like 3, 4, 5, and 7. Perhaps, I’d get the full picture when the all-new MG HS comes in, but for now, it begs the question: does it make sense for MG to spawn off a separate product line based simply on how it looks?

One of the factors behind the softening sales of luxury/premium car brands could be down to customers being just as satisfied with mass market brands. This is one of the takeaways in the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) 2025 study.

Filipino Talent Shines As Toyota Motor PH Bags Gold At Asia Pacific Skills Contest

Filipino excellence took center stage as Toyota Motor Philippines Corporation (TMP) secured another win at the 2025 Toyota Asia Pacific Skills Contest (ASPAC) held in late August at Toyota Motor Thailand’s Ban Pho Plant in Chachoengsao Province.

SMC Asia Car Distributors Corp., the official importer and distributor of BMW in the Philippines, is announcing that a selection of its premium vehicles is now available with significant benefits at all authorized BMW dealerships nationwide, including Autoallee BMW in Eton Centris, RSA Motors Greenhills and Libis, Pampanga Premier Cars BMW, and Visayas Motor Works BMW.

SeaOil Philippines has renewed its title sponsorship of the SeaOil Radical Challenge Philippines, reinforcing its long-standing partnership with Radical Cars Philippines and the country’s fastest racing series.

Wards Auto has released its list of the 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems and for this year’s list eight are electrified, including Honda’s two-motor hybrid used in the Civic e:HEV and the upcoming Prelude.

New vehicle sales have dived by 5.5 percent to 36,174 units last August compared to the previous month and down 8 percent compared to August 2024. It marks the second weakest month for the auto industry based on the August joint report of the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines (CAMPI) and Truck Manufacturers Association (TMA).

It’s been around five years since Nissan opted out of the compact car segment here in the Philippines, but that doesn’t mean that they’re out of it altogether elsewhere in the world. Case in point is the ninth-generation Nissan Sentra (fifth-generation Sylphy) which has just been launched.

Chery Auto PH Reprices Tiggo REV Plug-In Hybrid To P 1.528M

Chery Auto Philippines is the next Chinese carmaker to bring down the price of its 7-seater plug-in hybrid, only this time, they’re re-aligning the specs of an existing model to do so. Priced at P 1,528,000, the Chery Tiggo REV Luxury Edition (LE) is P 120,000 lower than the first batch of Tiggo REV C-DM SUVs introduced early this year at the Manila International Auto Show (MIAS).

After announcing its discontinuation in April of last year, the final Subaru Legacy has rolled off the assembly line. The final unit, finished in a subdued Magnetite Gray, was driven off the assembly line last Friday, September 12 at the Subaru of Indiana Automotive (SIA) plant shortly after 3 PM.

It may be commonplace for carmakers to offer partially updated vehicles midway through its lifecycle, but it’s more uncommon to offer these upgrades to existing owners. When it comes to Toyota and its quest for ever-better cars, however, that’s exactly what they’re doing. Case in point is the 2026 GR Corolla.

MG Motor Philippines is setting in motion the MG New Energy Tour—a nationwide roadshow and test drive experience designed to bring the brand’s latest innovations, cutting-edge technology, and rich British heritage closer to Filipinos.

Nissan is almost ready to launch its next-generation ProPilot advanced driver-assist system in a bid to close the perceived tech gap to rivals such as Tesla. The Japanese carmaker will launch the system ahead of schedule during Fiscal Year 2027 (April 1, 2027 to March 31, 2028).

Petron Corporation is the official fuel partner of the 2025 Department of Energy-Petron Fuel EcoRun happening tomorrow, September 24, 2025, at a designated stretch of the Tarlac-Pangasinan-La Union Expressway (TPLEX).

Warren Buffett Fully Unloads BYD Investment

Warren Buffett has fully exited BYD, ending a 17-year investment. According to a report from Reuters, Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway’s investment in the Chinese automaker is recorded as zero, down from USD 415 million at the end of 2024.

Jetour Auto Philippines is dropping the price of its X70 Lightning i-DM 7-seater from P 1,648,000 to P 1,498,000—a discount of P 150,000.

Communications professional Joseph Lawrence “JL” Daez is joining Ford Philippines as its new Communications Manager starting September 22, 2025.

Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) announces the grand opening of its newest dealership in Bantay, Ilocos Sur. Operated by NAMCO Sur Corporation, this new facility is the second dealership under the group and the 68th 3S dealership of MMPC, offering Sales and Aftersales operations to customers within the region.

Toyota is taking a different approach to hype up its participation at this year’s Japan Mobility Show 2025 (formerly known as the Tokyo Motor Show). Instead of announcing their display theme and all that, the carmaker is giving cryptic daily updates through a special microsite.

Subaru PH Officially Teases All-New Forester Hybrid

The launch of the all-new, sixth-generation Subaru Forester is around the corner as its exclusive distributor, Motor Image Pilipinas, has started teasing it on its official social media channels. Check out the post below.

If breaking the record for the fastest EV wasn’t enough, BYD has now set the record for the fastest production car ever. Its U9X (Xtreme) from Yangwang, the premium sub-brand of BYD, managed to hit 496.22 km/h (308.4 mph) at the ATP Automotive Testing Papenburg test track in Germany.

Porsche Steps Away From All-Electric Ambitions

Porsche is realigning its product strategy amidst a slowdown in the uptake of battery electric vehicles.

CIFOS Shutter Session Returns With Contest For Motorcycles

Following the historic success of its inaugural CIFOS Shutter Session contest last August 23, the Clark International Festival of Speed (CIFOS) announces the second installment: a special MORAC Access Day on October 4 at the Clark International Speedway. This event offers an unparalleled opportunity for budding photographers and videographers to capture the action of two-wheel motorsport at the country’s premier race track.

Changan is branding its suite of advanced driving assist technologies as “Tianshu Intelligent.” Tianshu Intelligent will be rolled out initially in over 10 new models including those from Avatr, Deepal, and Changan as attempt to stay at the forefront of Software Defined Vehicles.

Hyundai Motor Philippines Inc. (HMPH) recently hosted Hyundai Cars and Hoops, a lifestyle event that fused the passion for cars with the excitement of the country’s most loved sport. Held last September 6 at Parqal Mall in Paranaque City, the event gathered members of Team Hyundai Philippines in celebration of the car club’s 16th Anniversary.

Unbeknownst to them, a matchup between two steam-powered carriages over an eight mile-route in Manchester, England would result in the first-ever race. Who won that race in 1867 doesn’t matter, but what does is that it cemented the United Kingdom as the birthplace of racing and motorsport. For as long as people have been building cars, they’ve been racing them too. This need for speed, you could say, is human nature and it’s the one that drives carmakers to make ever faster cars.

Ford is bidding goodbye to its historic World Headquarters, colloquiality known as the “Glass House” in Dearborn, Michigan. In its place, the carmaker will be moving to a new site just five kilometers away.

Hyundai is reinforcing its strong position in the electrified vehicle space announcing that it will expand its portfolio to 18 hybrid models by 2030, including region-specific models such as the Ioniq 3 and mid-size pickup truck.

It's Official: Ayala, Volkswagen Part Ways In The Philippines

Automobile Central Enterprise, Inc. (ACEI), a wholly owned subsidiary of AC Industrials, and Volkswagen AG have formally agreed to conclude their partnership for the distribution of Volkswagen vehicles in the Philippines. This marks the third brand dropped by Ayala in the span of a year following KTM/Husqvarna and Maxus.

VinFast Auto Philippines, V-Green Charging, and Green GSM Philippines have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with BDO. The partnership will leverage on BDO’s comprehensive suite of financial solutions including cash management, consumer banking, leasing, and insurance services and create tailored financing programs for both retail and corporate customers.

McLaren Racing announced that Motul is joining as an Official Supplier to the McLaren Formula 1 Team starting from the 2026 season and beyond. The global company, which specializes in the formulation, production, and distribution of high-performance lubricants, will supply the team with high-performance transmission lubricants.

Suzuki Auto Philippines is holding The Fronx Nationwide Experience—a nationwide showcase of its latest offering: the all-new Suzuki Fronx Hybrid. It’s happening at Suzuki Auto dealerships this September 19 to 21, 2025.

Nissan Bites The Bullet As It Goes For Cheaper Parts And Shutters Design Studios To Save Cash

Nissan is about to take its cost cutting to an extreme. The Japanese carmaker has announced measures that’ll have them saving money fast. Measures include simpler automotive components, the shuttering of global design studios, and the cancellation of a huge fan event.

Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) has extended the qualifying period for its sim racing tournament, the TGR Philippines eSports GT Championship 2025 to September 28. Aspiring racers can register here and get the chance to live their racing dreams.

BYD is focused on having an offering in almost every segment here in the Philippines. They already have something for MPVs in the eMax 7, compact crossovers in the Sealion 6, compact EV crossovers in the Atto 3, and an attainable EV in the Seagull. It’s only natural that they set their sights on a market where the old guards still reign supreme—the 7-seater midsized SUV segment.

Sporty styling, driving dynamics, cutting-edge tech, and all the space your family needs come together in one electrified package. Meet the 2025 BYD Tang DM-i—a one vehicle solution that can support your lifestyle without compromise.

Nepo babies turned beauty vloggers, rejoice: there’s a one-of-a-kind Lexus made just for you. Check out the Lexus Glam LX.

ACMobility To Put EV Charging Points At 50 Shell Service Stations, More To Follow

With ACMobility committed to deploying more than 2,500 charging points nationwide as part of the “Philippine EV Spine,” a key partner has signed up with Shell Pilipinas Corporation committed to helping fuel the expansion.

In a fast-moving economy where logistics is the backbone of every thriving business, the demand for smart, sustainable, and affordable fleet vehicles has never been greater. At the forefront of this movement is the DFSK EC75—a fully electric commercial van designed to meet the needs of modern-day cargo operations, from small business deliveries to large-scale regional transport.

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