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December 31, 2025

Are These The Specs Of The Philippine Market 2026 Honda CR-V?

Just as the rest of the Philippines is busy welcoming 2026, Honda Cars Philippines is busy working behind the scenes to refresh its best-selling compact SUV, the CR-V. And from the looks of it, this is what we can expect for 2026.

VinFast Philippines' First-Year Report Card Talks More About Behind-The-Scenes Brand Building

VinFast’s first full operating year in the Philippines was marked with behind-the-scenes moves to strengthen EV adoption in the country by focusing on partnerships, policies, and infrastructure.

Toyota Motor PH Issues Special Service Campaign For More Than 11,700 Vehicles

Toyota Motor Philippines is issuing a safety recall for aselect Toyota and Lexus vehicles to address a possible malfunction of its Parking Assist ECU.

Forty cars, five slots—this is CarGuide.PH’s Top 5 Picks of 2025. As part of our year-end tradition, we’re naming the five best cars we’ve driven this year. And compared to how other publications do it, we make sure not everyone’s a winner.

Jetour Auto Philippines has teamed up with Araneta City to elevate the holiday shopping experience through “Dashing Through the Glow,” a festive campaign that gives shoppers the chance to win a brand-new Jetour T2 Lightning i-DM Plug-in Hybrid Electric (PHEV) SUV.

Just when you thought you’ve seen it all, Lexus has unveiled a wild, double be-winged version of its all-electric EV SUV, the Lexus RZ: the Lexus RZ 600e F Sport Performance.

Tesla Tops Sales Charts, Certified Energy Efficiency In The Philippines

Tesla ends its first year in the Philippines with a lion’s share of the battery electric vehicle (BEV) market. As of the latest CAMPI-TMA sales data, Tesla has managed to corner a 54 percent BEV market share. More than 2,200 units of the Model 3 and Model Y have been delivered to Filipino customers.

Hyundai Motor Philippines Inc. (HMPH) is celebrating the festive season with its Grand Holidays Promo, giving customers a chance to bring home a brand-new Santa Fe 2.5T Calligraphy AWD.

Mitsubishi Greenhills is the newest Mitsubishi dealership opened by the Gateway Group. Located along Connecticut Street, Mitsubishi Gateway – Greenhills brings the group’s trusted standards of service to the heart of San Juan City.

Geely shuffled its feet for most of 2025. After they had gained official control of operations in the Philippines, only one all-new car was introduced, (they did refresh the Coolray, Emgrand, and Okavango) and there wasn’t much activity with the cars aside from the usual mall displays. All that is about to change.

SAIC Motor Philippines Inc. (SMPI), the official distributor of MG vehicles in the Philippines, announced a significant leadership transition. Felix Jiang, the pioneering President of SMPI, will be reassigned to MG Australia, while Wei Wei Zhang will assume the role of President of MG Philippines.

San Miguel Corporation will once again waive toll fees across its expressway network this Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve, continuing an annual practice aimed at easing holiday travel.

Toyota Motor PH To Launch Urban Cruiser EV In 2026

It looks like the recently-launched bZ4X isn’t the only battery electric vehicle coming from Toyota Motor Philippines. Appearing in the Department or Energy’s list of recognized Battery Electric Vehicles is the Toyota Urban Cruiser EV, almost a year after it was teased for a potential local launch.

The Suzuki Dzire Hybrid GLX CVT and the Suzuki Fronx Hybrid SGX AT both posted strong performances at the Department of Energy (DOE) 2025 Fuel Eco-Run held at the Tarlac–Pangasinan–La Union Expressway (TPLEX).

Lexus Mitsukoshi ends 2025 with a fresh line-up of new menu items from Key Coffee. Crafted with Lexus’ signature Omotenashi hospitality and attention to detail, these new offerings will be worth one’s visit at Mitsukoshi BGC.

Toyota Motor Philippines reports a 45 percent year-on-year growth when it comes to their electrified vehicle sales. Sales of Toyota and Lexus brands combined showed a total of 16,986 “xEV” sold as of end November.

Porsche Philippines is now making the latest 911 GT3 (992.2) available at Porsche Centers nationwide. Built on a strong motorsports pedigree, the 911 GT3 has recorded the fastest lap ever achieved by a production car with a manual transmission, completing the Nürburgring-Nordschleife’s 20.832-kilometer lap in 6 minutes and 56.294 seconds.

Hyundai Motor Philippines Inc. (HMPH) officially welcomed Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC) as its newest partner under Hyundai Finance.

Suzuki Philippines Incorporated (SPH) announces the soft opening of Suzuki Auto Bataan 3S dealership. Established in partnership with Greensun Automotive Enterprises, Inc., it continues Suzuki’s commitment to bring its complete sales and aftersales services closer to more customers.

Hyundai Motor PH Is FIFA Futsal Women Teams Mobility Partner

Hyundai Motor Philippines Inc. (HMPH) strengthened its long-standing partnership with the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) through a turnover of Vehicles-in-Kind (VIK) to help mobilize the delegation and officials of the first-ever FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup event hosted in the Philippines from November 21 to December 7, 2025.

Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) has announced official results from the Department of Energy (DOE) Fuel Eco-Run 2025 conducted last September.

The MG Brand Pavilion at Bonifacio Global City is now in full swing, welcoming thousands of visitors daily since its opening—and the experience is only getting better. Running until January 2026, the Pavilion continues to offer an exciting lineup of activities, rewards, and immersive brand engagements designed to showcase the best of MG’s global innovation, design, and mobility solutions.

BYD just celebrated the production of its 15 millionth New Energy Vehicle. Encompassing both pure electric BEVs and electrified models, it marks a significant step in the brand’s push towards sustainable mobility.

Hyundai Motor Philippines Inc. (HMPH) announced the inauguration of Hyundai Bohol, marking the brand’s return to the island, and representing the brand’s first partnership with SmAc Motors, Inc.

Ford Territory Hybrid Hits 1,000-Customer Mark In Just 3 Months

The new Ford Territory Hybrid has achieved a sales milestone—breaching the 1,000-customer mark in just over three months since it launched in the Philippines.

Who could have expected enthusiasts to be excited about, of all things, a Toyota Corolla. An iconic nameplate known more for being a no-nonsense commuter car just got a sprinkling of that Toyota Gazoo Racing magic, and in the process has turned the potential work (or school) run into something decidedly more exciting. Meet the first-ever GR Corolla and it’s now available for reservations at all Toyota GR Performance dealerships.

In April of this year, BYD Cars Philippines made the bold pronouncement that they will have more Toyota dealerships by the end of 2025. The Chinese New Energy Vehicle brand, distributed by ACMobility, has just sent in an update and things are looking pretty close.

Lexus marked a new milestone with the groundbreaking ceremony of its second dealership in the Philippines. Located at Sgt. Esguerra St. in Quezon City, Lexus Quezon City Gallery will rise soon to serve Lexus customers in the north of Metro Manila.

Toyota Motor PH Flexes Financing Muscle With Biggest Savings Yet This December

Toyota Motor Philippines is ending 2025 with its most epic deals and promotions allowing more Filipinos to drive home their dream Toyota.

Ford Pivots From EVs to Hybrids, Extended Range EVs

Ford is following where customer demand is and is pivoting away from launching too many battery electric vehicles. Following the Mustang Mach-E and the F-150 Lightning, Ford will now launch a barrage of hybrids and extended range EVs by 2030.

Honda is joining other Japanese carmakers in offering genuine replacement parts of classic sports models, offering owners and restorers of these prized cars a way to keep them on the road for much longer.

Nissan and Nissan Motorsports & Customization Co., Ltd. will be using its Nismo brand to enhance its own brand power as part of its Re:Nissan strategy. The Japanese carmaker will do this through new motorsports activities, more Nismo cars, and expanded restoration parts.

Kia Philippines, a subsidiary of ACMobility, has strengthened its support for Filipino pole vault star and Olympian EJ Obiena, providing dedicated mobility as he continues to represent the Philippines on the global stage.

The Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines, Inc. (CAMPI) has officially signed the E-Commerce Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with leading e-commerce platforms, witnessed by the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL). This reinforces the organization’s commitment to protect consumers from counterfeit automotive products and promote vehicle safety standards across the country.

GWM is expanding to South Luzon with the groundbreaking of GWM Lucena, its first dealership in Quezon Province.

Suzuki Philippines Celebrates Top Aftersales Talent At 2025 National Skills Competition

Suzuki Philippines Incorporated’s Automobile Aftersales Department recently hosted the 2025 National Aftersales Skills Competition, bringing together the country’s finest dealership professionals to showcase their expertise in service, parts, and customer relations. The event, held at Suzuki Auto Sta. Rosa, gathered representatives from dealerships nationwide to compete in a series of practical and technical challenges, with the top five teams advancing to the final round.

Mercedes-Benz is re-thinking the serviceability of its parts and components, not to make ownership less painful, but to improve the sustainability of its vehicles. Announced as part of the carmaker’s Tomorrow XX technology program, complex headlights will bring back screws and fasteners to make individual components quick and easy to disassemble and fix as individual parts.

Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) turned over 56 brand-new Isuzu trucks to Producers Connection Logistics Inc. (PCL), a leading player in the logistics industry.

Hariphil Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI), the official distributor of Chevrolet Philippines, rings in the holiday season with “The Gift of Great Service,” a limited-time after-sales promotion designed to give Chevy owners exceptional value and reliable care. The promo runs until January 31, 2026.

The Mazda CX-60 is an SUV experience like no other. Crafted in Japan, it offers a truly elevated driving experience like no other. An embodiment of the Mazda Premium philosophy—a philosophy deeply rooted in design and engineering adhering to Takumi (master craftsmen) principles—it offers unmatched distinction in every way.

Porsche Brings Back Iconic Fabrics As Official Replacement Parts

Porsche reissues some of its iconic fabric patterns helping owners of Porsche 356 to the Porsche 911 restore their cars to original condition.

ACMobility, in partnership with the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) and the John Hay Management Corporation (JHMC), switches on its Electric Vehicle Charging Stations (EVCS) in Camp John Hay just in time for the Christmas peak travel season.

Luxury EV car brand Aito inaugurated its latest showroom, the Aito BGC Experience Center, at one of the most premium locations in Metro Manila—Bonifacio Global City.

Toyota Motor PH Starts Retail Sales Of 2026 bZ4X For P 2.699M

Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) has officially launched the all-new bZ4X BEV today with the release of units to first customers. Check out the full specs here.

Ford Philippines is closing 2025 with its final Ford Island Conquest (FIC) event for the year this December 12 to 14, 2025. It will extend its Year-End Sale (YES) deals until December 31, 2025.

Seventeen years after launching the Isuzu Heart and Smile Project (IHSP), Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) celebrated a meaningful milestone with the graduation of Batch 24, composed of 19 scholars who completed the two-year Automotive Servicing Course at the Isuzu-TESDA Auto Mechanic Training Center in Tacloban, Leyte. Each graduate earned a National Certificate IV (NC IV), marking their readiness to enter the automotive workforce as skilled professionals.

Isuzu Global Service Corporation (IGSC), one of the training and technical human resource development arms of Isuzu Motors Ltd. (IML) in the Philippines, celebrates its 10th founding anniversary. Established in 2015 in Bacoor, Cavite, IGSC was created with a clear and critical mission: to strengthen Isuzu’s global service operations by developing highly skilled, technically capable, and globally competitive service mechanics specializing in Isuzu commercial vehicles.

Shell Lubricants has retained its status as the leading global supplier of finished lubricants for 19 consecutive years. This is according to the 23rd edition of Kline & Company’s (Kline) Global Lubricants: Market Analysis and Assessment 2025.

Suzuki Philippines Incorporated (SPH), in partnership with Reliance Auto Dynamics Inc., celebrated the grand opening of Suzuki Auto Calapan, the group’s first 3S dealership located along Km. 9 in Puting Tubig, Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro.

Foton Motor Philippines, Inc. (FMPI) forges a partnership with DHL Summit Solutions, Inc. (DSSI) as they turned over 45 commercial vehicles to the global logistics giant.

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