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February 28, 2026

Dealers Show Confidence In GAC Motor's Long-Term Stability And Confidence As GS8 HEV Confirmed For March Launch

GAC International Philippines, Inc. held its first dealer conference under GAC’s direct, self-operated presence in the country.

Denza fired its opening salvo against luxury brands with the launch of the D9 luxury MPV, but their 2026 is far from over. On the horizon are at least two plug-in hybrid SUVs and one luxury car that’ll be released before the end of the year.

The Denza D9 Luxury MPV Leads Denza Philippines' Charge For P 4.298M. Should Lexus Worry?

Being the premium arm of BYD, Denza is aiming for a more premium segment. That much is clear as they unveil their first offering in the Philippines, the D9 MPV. From the outside it may seem a more upscale BYD eMax 9, but the details say otherwise.

BYD’s premium new energy vehicle brand Denza has officially commenced retail operations in the Philippines, marking a key milestone in the country’s growing new energy vehicle market. Along with the launch of the D9 luxury MPV, the brand inaugurated its first flagship dealerships in Alabang, Makati, San Juan, and Cebu.

Honda Cars Philippines’ long tease to launch the all-new Prelude is making some dealers impatient. While the carmaker has yet to confirm its official price or even a release window (reservations open today), one enterprising Honda dealer has let the big cat out of the bag.

Hyundai PH Is Offering Discounts Up To P 450,000 Until March 31!

Hyundai Motor Philippines Inc. (HMPH) announces its Hyundai Year of the Horse Promo, slated to run until March 31, 2026. The promo features generous cash discounts, low cash-out financing, complimentary services, and zero percent interest offers on select models, giving Filipino customers more reasons to start the year with a brand-new Hyundai.

Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) has cemented its claim as the best-selling vehicle in the Philippines with a total of 28,081 units sold. At the same time, it has secured its position as the best-selling Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV) for three consecutive years.

It’s official: Honda Cars Philippines is opening order books for the all-new, electrified Prelude e:HEV this Friday, February 27.

Inchcape Philippines, distributor of Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram Trucks in the Philippines, under its IC Automotive Inc. operations, received multiple recognitions received at the recently concluded 3rd Stellantis ASEAN General Distributor Service Excellence Workshop and Gala Dinner 2026, held last January 19-20, 2026 in Hoi An, Vietnam.

Ford Mustang Mach-E Has Highest Owner Satisfaction Among Mass Market EV Brands

The Ford Mustang Mach‑E has been recognized as the top ranked battery electric vehicle when it comes to ownership. This is based on the 2026 JD Power U.S. Electric Vehicle Experience (EVX) Ownership Study.

The Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) is set to become even bigger in 2026 as it officially announces the return of the Philippine Trade Training Center (PTTC) as an additional and connected exhibition venue. The motoring event will take place from April 9 to 12, 2026, with its main exhibition continuing at the World Trade Center Metro Manila (WTCMM) while expanding into the PTTC for the first time after eight years.

There are few cars that are legitimately fun to drive here in the Philippines without shelling out premium money. There’s the Mazda Miata of course but if that’s out of budget, there’s the Suzuki Swift. If you want more power, space, and the same car and machine engagement - then look at the Honda City RS Hatchback. It’s been in the Philippines since 2021 and has received a few revisions, now packing Honda Sensing since 2024. More than that, it’s a statement that not everything boils down to the wallet.

Gulf Oil Philippines, a trusted provider of a global brand of automotive and industrial lubricants, officially launched its partnership with the Autohub Group, one of the country’s leading car and motorcycle dealer groups.

New car sales, combining figures from the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines, Inc. (CAMPI), Truck Manufacturers Association (TMA), and other non-members reached 35,053 units last January 2026.

Hino Strengthens Logistics Backbone With Major Fleet Delivery

Hino Motors Philippines (HMP) strengthened its role as a key partner in the national transport and logistics sector with the turnover of a major fleet of Hino 300 Series light-duty trucks at a logistics hub in Sta. Rosa, Laguna.

Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) has reached a major manufacturing milestone with the local production of its 900,000th unit of the Mitsubishi L300, a testament to the company’s long-standing commitment to operational excellence and quality manufacturing in the Philippines.

UAAGI Auto Group announces the return of its flagship roadshow event this 2026: UAAGI On the Move. This premier one-stop-shop vehicle display and test drive extravaganza happens at the SM Mall of Asia Central Atrium from Thursday, February 26 to Sunday, March 1, 2026.

Hariphil Asia Resources Inc. (HARI), the official distributor of Volvo Cars in the Philippines, brings global standard to the local market after successfully passing the official certification of Volvo Personal Service (VPS), a first in the country.

2026 Land Cruiser FJ To Be Priced Between Corolla Cross And Fortuner, ASEAN Launch Slated For March

Already confirmed for an arrival sometime this year in the Philippines, the likely specs of the Toyota Land Cruiser FJ that we may be getting have just been leaked based on this report from Autolife Thailand.

A Thai-based automotive publication reports that a major refresh of the Nissan Kicks e-Power is on the way. Although a next-generation Kicks has already made its debut in markets such as North America, Autolife Thailand reports that Nissan will instead go for the heavy facelift route, taking inspiration from the Brazilian market Kait.

ACMobility, the mobility arm of the Ayala Group, earns two major workplace recognitions recognizing it as a people-first organization in the Philippine automotive sector.

Jetour Auto Philippines showed that you can be both electrified and adventure ready as the brand concluded its participation at the OutdoorFest 2026 held last February 21 to 22.

There are no two ways about it: Hyundai’s designs lately are eye-catching. Whether you find them quirky, endearing, or simply out of this world, they manage to strike a conversation even with non-car people. Case in point is this second-generation Kona. I’m a guy who shies away from small talk, but I was approached twice by strangers twice in a span of a week who were curious about this rather peculiar crossover.

Hyundai Motor Philippines Inc. (HMPH) launches its “Drive for More” Service Promo, a nationwide aftersales initiative geared towards rewarding Hyundai owners who maintain their vehicles through regular Periodic Maintenance Service (PMS). Running until April 30, 2026, the promo is available at all authorized Hyundai dealerships for all customers who own Hyundai vehicles sold before February 2021 and all year models of the Hyundai H100.

Vlogger Wil Dasovich will personally inspect Department of Tourist (DOT) rest stops from Pagudpud to General Santos City in this latest tie-up between BYD Cars Philippines and the agency led by Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco.

It’s almost official: Toyota Motor Philippines will be undercut the recently launched Honda CR-V and the Subaru Forester with the all-new, sixth-generation RAV4.

VinFast Opens In Caloocan

VinFast, in partnership with Auto Icon Group, has officially opened the VinFast Caloocan dealership, its 30th dealership in the Philippines.

Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) has officially opened the Toyota Los Baños Service Center which further strengthens its aftersales network and enhances access to reliable vehicle care for customers in the province of Laguna.

BAIC Philippines is at OutdoorFest Philippines 2026 bringing its bold, adventure-driven vehicles to the forefront on February 21 to 22, 2026, at Parklinks Avenue, Pasig City.

Ford Mustang, Everest Are Best-Sellers In Their Respective Segments

Ford Philippines captured two significant milestones in its product line-up with the Ford Everest and the Ford Mustang as they both secured the top positions in terms of sales their respective categories last 2025.

Omoda & Jaecoo Motor Philippines Inc. (OJMPI) recently marked its first anniversary with a year of expansion and market success. The brand solidified its position as a rising force in the local automotive industry with its first-ever dealer conference, followed by a preview of the Jaecoo J5.

Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) has been crowned the champion at the Service Advisor Contest at the Global Service Skills Contest 2025, held last December 2025 in Tokyo, Japan.

MG Motor has done something that no other Chinese carmaker has done so far: deliver its one millionth car in Europe.

Chevron Philippines Inc. (CPI), marketer of Caltex and lubricants, reflected on a successful 2025 achieving nationwide site expansion and new strategic partnerships.

Hariphil Asia Resources Inc. (HARI), the official distributor of Volvo Cars in the Philippines, marks a significant step in its electrification journey with the launch of the Volvo ES90 Ultra BEV and the Volvo EX90 Ultra BEV. Representing its next generation of flagship vehicles, both are engineered with next-level advanced safety innovations, modernized digital features, and passenger comfort.

Geely’s all-electric compact SUV, the EX5, has finally received its first global software update this 2026.

Kia Philippines Awarded APAC Regional Distributor Of The Year

Kia Philippines, a subsidiary of ACMobility, was recently recognized as the Regional Distributor of the Year at the 2026 Kia Global Distributors Convention held in Australia, marking the first time the Philippines has received this prestigious distinction.

Suzuki Auto PH Enhances Jimny 3-Door With Better Safety, On-Board Tech This 2026. Starts At P 1.293M

Suzuki Philippines has given its Jimny a much-needed safety boost this 2026. Now standard on the 3-door variant of the small off-roader is Suzuki Safety Support. This brings advanced driver assist technology to the iconic 4x4.

The Spark nameplate returns as a new entry-level battery electric SUV under HARIPhil Asia Resources, Inc., the official distributor of Chevrolet in the Philippines.

ACMobility continues to expand its electrification services in the country with the launch of ChargeFleet. Designed to meet the evolving needs of corporate fleets and transport groups, ChargeFleet introduces a shareable digital wallet that streamlines charging expenses, reduces manual tracking, and improves cost control.

Carving out some time for yourself is essential. No matter how important and necessary the grind is, there is no point to it if it compromises your health and well-being. That said, “me time” looks different for everyone. For those of us who enjoy brief respites out of town, a long, quiet drive may be exactly what is needed to recharge and reset.

Chevrolet PH Plugs In With 2026 Captiva PHEV And EV. Prices Start At P 1.821M

True to its word, Chevrolet, under its exclusive Philippine distributor, HARIPhil Asia Resources, is plugging in with not one, but two electrified vehicle offerings out of the gate: the Captiva EV and the Captiva PHEV.

Carmakers are now working to redesign car interiors after two separate safety agencies, the Euro NCAP and China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology will start to penalize touchscreen-only controls for essential driving tasks.

Ford Philippines is kicking off the first Ford Island Conquest (FIC) of the year at Alabang Town Center in Alabang, Muntinlupa City on February 20 to 22, 2026. Now on its 9th year, FIC provides the best opportunity to learn more about Ford’s current vehicle lineup as well as the chance to experience their features and capabilities in a test drive.

Valentine’s Day may be over, but planning the most meaningful date can be done at any day during the year. Think, the perfect restaurant with the best cuisine, the right outfit, and lining up the details to set the mood. But being with the one you love should not be limited to just one day of the year. In fact, considering the hustle and bustle of everyday life, it is ultimately more important to plan small, intentional pockets of time with the people who are closest to us.

Continuing on the high that was Nissan Festival, Nissan Philippines is taking its line-up on a nationwide tour with the latest installment of the Nissan Intelligent Mobility Tour.

Toyota's Feel Good Deals Offers Pay Low, Pay Light, Or Straight Cash Discounts This February

Toyota Motor Philippines is offering “Feel Good Deals” until February 28. Select models are available with pay low, pay light, or outright cash savings all this month.

Nissan Philippines is adding a new, “more affordable” variant of its flagship SUV, the Patrol for 2026. This new option offers customers more ways to experience the Japanese brand’s most capable and luxurious SUV.

The first-ever Philippine OutdoorFest is happening this February 21 to 22, 2026 at the Parklinks in Pasig City. Gates are open between 10 AM to 9 PM on Saturday, and 8 AM to 5 PM on Sunday.

Forget the Prelude, the Super-One shaping up to be the more exciting electrified vehicle coming from Honda this year. And head of its debut later in the year, the carmaker released the first few pics of the production version along with some new info.

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