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January 23, 2026

Toyota Motor PH To Bring Back Standard All-Wheel Drive For All-New 2026 RAV4 Hybrid


2026 is shaping up to be a busy year for Toyota Motor Philippines. Aside from having hybrid variants of its Land Cruiser 300 and the all-electric Urban Cruiser appearing on the Department of Energy (DOE)’s officially recognized electrified vehicles, the all-new sixth generation RAV4 has also made its appearance in the same list.

January 22, 2026

BYD Cars Philippines Sold 26,122 Vehicles In 2025; Distributorship With ACMobility Renewed


BYD Cars Philippines, a subsidiary of ACMobility, concluded 2025 with its strongest performance to date. The brand recorded 26,122 units in retail sales, making it the fastest-growing automotive brand in the country. The 446 percent year-on-year increase in volume solidifies BYD’s position as the leader in the New Energy Vehicle (NEV) market.

DENZA Announces Its 4 Inaugural Dealers


After announcing its entry into the Philippine market, BYD’s premium New Energy Vehicle brand, Denza is set to hit the ground running with the signing of four inaugural dealerships.

Despite Challenges, Porsche Sales Remained Strong In 2025


Porsche delivered 279,449 vehicles to customers around the world in 2025. Due to challenging conditions in markets such as China, this represents a 10 percent decline versus the 310,718 units delivered in 2024.

Dongfeng Announces New 4 New Locations


Dongfeng Motors Philippines has signed two new dealer partners under Central Auto Resources and TJ Motors Ventures. At the heart of this milestone are Ms. Anna Caranina Cua, Dealer Principal of Central Auto Resources, and Ms. Jennifer Yu, Dealer Principal of TJ Motors Ventures.

Mazda Philippines Says Goodbye To The Mazda6


After three generations and 24 years, the Mazda6 is saying goodbye to the Philippine market. 2026 marks the first time the Japanese carmaker is without an executive (mid-sized) offering since returning to the country under Ford Philippines.

The 2026 Chery Tiggo Cross HEV Offers Hints Of Brilliance


A hatchback makes more practical sense but Filipinos still prefer a sedan. This is why the Vios is more popular than the Yaris, and the City hatchback is a niche car compared to the City sedan.

The 2026 Volvo EX60 Makes You Forget About Range Anxiety


Volvo Cars launched the EX60—its entry in the largest electric segment globally. Built on a new platform and running newly developed in-house motors, the Swedish carmaker says it delivers on range, charging speed, and performance.

The Lynk & Co 08 EM-P Is Now In The Guinness Book Of World Records


The Lynk & Co 08 EM-P is now in the Guinness Book of World Records. The premium plug-in hybrid SUV now holds two World Records: longest hybrid driving range and longest pure electric driving range, achieved under zero-refueling and zero-recharging conditions.

Chery's Global Sales Hit A New Record In 2025


Chery continues to strengthen its position as a leading global automotive brand after closing 2025 with record-breaking worldwide sales. It is also reinforcing its growing momentum in the Philippine market.

Manila International Auto Show 2026 Is Slated For April 9-12


Following the successful celebration of its 20th anniversary, Worldbex Services International (WSI), the organizer of the Manila International Auto Show (MIAS), announces the return of MIAS this April 9 to 12, 2026, at the World Trade Center Metro Manila, from 10 AM to 9 PM. Once again, the country’s premier automotive event will take center stage, bringing together leading automotive brands and placing innovation, performance, and mobility in the spotlight.

The Puma x McLaren Collection Is Here


Puma and McLaren Racing announced a multi-year global partnership that merges motorsport performance with contemporary style. This collaboration will deliver high-performance team apparel, lifestyle collections, and immersive fan experiences, connecting racing enthusiasts to the heart of McLaren Racing’s legacy.

Pirelli Cinturato With Seal Inside Now In The Philippines


Pirelli Philippines launches the Cinturato Rosso with Seal Inside, expanding its tire line-up available with the proprietary puncture sealing technology. Once exclusive to Pirelli’s top-tier tires, Seal Inside now makes it to the more attainable tire models.

Trimotors Technology Corporation Is Now The Philippine Distributor Of KTM And Husqvarna


It’s official: Trimotors Technology Corporation (TTC) is the new exclusive distributor of KTM and Husqvarna motorcycles in the Philippines. This new partnership comes on the heels of TTC’s appointment as distributor for Bajaj sport bikes and Chetak electric scooters, reflecting the enhanced collaboration between Bajaj Auto Limited (BAL) and KTM AG.

January 20, 2026

Continental Tires PH Launches UltraContact UX7 SUV Tire


Continental Tire Philippines launched the UltraContact UX7—a new SUV-specific tire that elevates everyday driving performance.

Toyota Motor PH Issues Customer Satisfaction Campaign For Select Alphard, Lexus LM Units


In full transparency, Toyota Motor Philippines is once again issuing a Customer Satisfaction Campaign involving the Toyota Alphard and Lexus LM.

Here's What We Know So Far About Denza's Initial Philippine Line-Up


With Denza formalizing their entry into the Philippine market not through ACMobility, but through BYD Philippines Corporation, the bigger question now is what sort of models would they offer.

DENZA Enters The Philippine Market


Denza, the premium New Energy Vehicle (NEV) brand under the BYD Group has confirmed its entry into the Philippine market. This signals the group’s continued commitment to expand the country’s access to next-generation mobility solutions.

January 19, 2026

Honda's Next Level Mobility Tour Heads To Greenhills Mall


Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) makes the first stop of its Next Level Mobility tour in San Juan City this month.

Get The Toyota Ativ HEV For Just P 1.078M This January


Toyota Motor Philippines chimes in on the new year with new deals and promos, bringing you closer than ever to your dream cars until January 31.

Local Auto Assembly Saved By Unused DPWH Funds


The corruption scandal surrounding the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) may have an unintended benefactor: the Philippine automotive industry.

When An Asian Disruptor Begins To Redraw The Green Mobility Landscape


Just a few years ago, most Filipino consumers had never seen, touched, or experienced a VinFast vehicle in their daily lives. The brand existed largely as a name attached to international auto show headlines, global expansion announcements, and long-term aspirations. Then, everything changed.

Jetour T2 Scores 5-Star ASEAN NCAP Rating


The Jetour T2 scored a perfect 5 out of 5 stars at the ASEAN New Car Assessment Program or ASEAN NCAP. With a score of 86.5 out of 100, the T2 earned a 5-star rating under the ASEAN NCAP 2021-2025 protocol.

Tesla PH Upgrades Model Y Once Again With Bigger Screen, Classier Interior


Fresh from introducing new variants of its Model 3 and Model Y, Tesla Philippines has confirmed that the Model Y EV SUV has been upgraded to reflect its newest global spec.

Ford Looking To BYD For Hybrid Batteries


Ford is said to be in talks with BYD about potentially supplying batteries for its global hybrid vehicles. This is according to a report published by Bloomberg, quoting the Wall Street Journal.

2026 Toyota Land Cruiser 300 HEV Inches Closer To Philippine Launch With Certification


After making its debut in the Middle East last June, the electrified version of Toyota’s flagship SUV, the Land Cruiser 300, is inching its way to the Philippines based on filings made with the Department of Energy.

January 18, 2026

EVs Dominate List Of 2025's Safest Cars According To Euro NCAP


Battery electric vehicles were the safest vehicles tested in 2025 by the European New Car Assessment Program or Euro NCAP.

VinFast PH To Launch EV MPV, Electric Scooters This 2026


After just one year of brand building, VinFast has evolved from a market newcomer into an electric vehicle brand with a rapidly expanding presence and growing recognition among Filipino consumers. Today, VinFast stands as a representative of Southeast Asia in the global electric vehicle race, demonstrating that the region is no longer merely a follower, but an active contributor to the future of mobility.

First-Ever Nissan Festival On February 1 To Show Off Brand History, Pride


Nissan Philippines is kicking off its first-ever Nissan Festival, a full day of cars, culture, community, and excitement, happening on Sunday, February 1, 2026 at the Clark International Speedway.

Kia Piles Up To P 400K In Savings To Start 2026


Kia Philippines opens 2026 with savings of up to P 400,000 on select models until the end of January. These promotions are available at select dealerships nationwide.

January 17, 2026

BMW Philippines Closes 2025 With 17 Percent Growth; Confirms New Entry-Level PHEV Model To Arrive


SMC Asia Car Distributors Corp. (SMCACDC), the official importer and distributor of BMW in the Philippines, had an exceptional 2025.

Deepal Entering The Philippines Via Autohub Group


Autohub Group is strengthening its push into next-generation mobility with the addition of Deepal to its automotive portfolio, marking a significant step in the company’s expansion within the electrified vehicle space.

January 15, 2026

Isuzu D-MAX, mu-X Deliver Outstanding Results In 2025 DOE Fuel Eco Run


Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) once again reinforced its reputation for fuel efficiency and advanced diesel engineering after posting impressive results at the 2025 Department of Energy (DOE) Fuel Eco-Run, conducted last September 2025 (check out the full results). The annual activity evaluates the real-world fuel efficiency of vehicles available in the Philippine market to help guide consumers toward more informed and practical vehicle choices.

ROX Motor Opens In Greenhills


Rox Motor Philippines opened its Greenhills showroom. Located at V.V. Soliven Building, EDSA, San Juan City, it marks a milestone in the brand’s expansion into the Philippine market.

Grab Partners With GAC To Roll Out Ride-Hailing EVs Across Southeast Asia


Grab and GAC have forged a strategic partnership, to deploy an initial 20,000 electric vehicles (EVs) across Southeast Asia. Beyond increasing the diversity and number of EVs in Grab’s fleets, this collaboration focuses on the integration of both companies’ systems to enhance the in-vehicle experience for Grab’s driver-partners. Both parties are also exploring ways to improve after-sales support for Grab’s fleets.

January 14, 2026

2026 Mazda CX-60 Refines Luxury And Premium-ness For P 2.89M


Mazda may have bitten more than they could chew with the first-ever CX-60. Launched in 2023 both globally and in the Philippines, it was the first vehicle that was supposed to espouse the Mazda Premium philosophy. Praised for its design and craftsmanship, Mazda Philippines had no problems moving the CX-60 with more than 800 of them sold (that makes the Philippines the largest CX-60 in Asia outside of Japan).

First Fully Electric BMW M Model Launching In 2027


BMW’s high-performance vehicles from BMW M will be ready to go electric. From 2027, the BMW M Neue Klasse will usher in a new era in the high-performance vehicle segment and, for the first time, bring BMW M to life with a fully electric drivetrain.

Mattel's Newest Brick Shop Hot Wheels Models Celebrate 2 Honda Performance Icons


Mattel has announced the launch of two new Mattel Brick Shop Hot Wheels building sets in collaboration with Honda. The new releases expand the Mattel Brick Shop Speed Series with two Japanese performance icons.

Here Are The Finalists For The Women's Worldwide Car Of The Year 2026


The Women’s Worldwide Car of the Year (WWCOTY) has announced the category winners of its 2026 edition following an evaluation process carried out by its international jury, made up of 84 women motoring journalists from 54 countries. All the winning vehicles represent excellence in their respective segments for safety, driving performance, technology, comfort, overall performance, and value for money.

Geely Showcases New Vehicle Software Architecture, Self-Driving Tech At CES 2026


The Geely Auto Group took to the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026 to reinforce its long-term commitment to shaping how its vehicles will be designed, built, and experienced.

January 13, 2026

The Urvan-Based 2026 Mitsubishi Versa Van Will Be More Expensive Than The Nissan It's Based On


Are dealers now revealing key features and specs of the upcoming Mitsubishi Versa? That may be the case as it inches closer to its showroom launch.

Honda's New Logo Marks The Company's "Second Founding"


After revealing it as their logo for their EVs and other electrified vehicles in 2025, Honda has announced that it’s expanding the use of its new “H” mark.

Since its first adoption in 1963 as a symbol to represent Honda automobiles, the H mark has always been used for Honda automobile products and business activities, while undergoing several design changes over the years.

With the automobile market is currently undergoing a major transformation with electrification and application of intelligent technologies, Honda used its “H” mark to represent its second founding. This is marked by offering new value that goes beyond customer expectations with cutting-edge technology and ideas without being bound by conventional ideas, practices, and ways of doing things.

The latest H mark design was refreshed in conjunction with the development of next-generation EVs, including the Honda 0 Series, which are being developed with the determination to “create new EVs from ‘zero’ by going back to the starting point of Honda as an automaker.”

The new design expression, like two outstretched hands, represents the commitment of Honda to augment the possibilities of mobility and sincerely serve the needs of the customers of Honda automobile business.

Honda will expand the use of the new H mark to represent Honda automobile business, including not only automobile products but other customer touchpoints such as dealership locations, communication initiatives, and even automobile motorsports activities.

Changan PH Launches Updated 2026 CS15 Sub-Compact SUV For P 850K


Changan Philippines may have been grabbing the news for the launch of its electrified models under the “Nevo” sub-brand, but that doesn’t mean that they’re turning away from pure combustion engine offerings. Case in point is the launch of the new Changan CS15—their sub-compact SUV that’s been updated this 2026.

Mitsubishi Motors PH Achieves 100 Percent Plastic Offsetting Milestone


Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) achieved another sustainability milestone as it was recognized alongside other companies at the PCX Pulse Event for 100% plastic offsetting.

January 12, 2026

GWM Is China's Best-Selling Pickup Once Again In 2025


GWM’s pickup division delivered another strong result in 2025, securing its 28th consecutive year as China’s leading pickup manufacturer while continuing to accelerate growth across international markets.

Hyundai Drops Diesel As Staria Goes Hybrid Or Electric For 2026


It’s hard to imagine but the Hyundai Staria is now roughly four years old. Proof is that it’s been given a substantial refresh in its home market of Korea. In the process, Hyundai has dropped the diesel and introduced a fully-electric version for the first time.

January 11, 2026

Review: 2026 Toyota Ativ 1.5 HEV


Carmakers love using the word, “democratization” whenever they talk about taking luxury car tech and making it available for mass market cars. In the past decade or so, we’ve seen it in action through the widespread adoption of stability control systems, push button starters, and even advanced driver assistance systems. One big area of advancement, however, has to do with electrification.

January 10, 2026

Mitsubishi Motors PH Adds New Triton GX AT Variant For P 1.43M


If Metro Manila traffic’s got you wishing that there were more affordable pickup truck variants equipped with an automatic transmission, well, Mitsubishi Motors Philippines has just granted you that wish. This 2026, they’ve introduced a new grade for their Triton—the Triton GX, and yes, it’s equipped with an automatic transmission.

Subaru Revives A 30-Year Engine To Make The Subaru BRZ Faster In Racing


Subaru’s motorsports division, STI, is taking an interesting step to make its Super GT GT300 racer, the Subaru BRZ GT300 competitive for the 2026 racing season. Subaru and STI just announced that they’re retiring the long-serving EJ20 turbo flat-4 motor in favor of a twin turbocharged flat-6.

The Mazda CX-6e Boasts Of A 26-inch Screen And A Very Purple Color Scheme


After revealing it in China last year, the Mazda EZ-60 has now made its way outside of China as the Mazda CX-6e. Made in collaboration with long-time partner Changan, the CX-6e is Mazda’s second battery electric SUV following the MX-30.