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September 11, 2026

September 1, 2026

Lexus Updates NX For 2027 With Enhanced Styling And Hybrid Tech


Lexus unveils the refreshed 2027 NX bringing with it a more advanced hybrid powertrain as well as exterior and interior enhancements.

August 31, 2026

Review: 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 Calligraphy AWD Long Range


The Ioniq 9 is Hyundai’s third all-electric offering in the Philippines. It’s also their biggest and most expensive. At P 4,580,000, it has crept up into true luxury category and, therefore, makes it one challenging sale. Nonetheless, it serves as a test on whether a Korean luxury vehicle can be taken seriously outside its typical clientele of expats and diplomats. After a week’s worth of driving, it can be summed up in a way that its luxury cost is entirely justified. Apart from one nagging issue.

August 11, 2026

The Chedeng Goes Modern With The Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e PHEV


If you grew up a car guy in the Philippines, chances are you heard your uncles and fathers talk about “Chedeng,” the localized moniker for Mercedes-Benz. To them, the brand represented the very best that motoring could offer in terms of luxury, class, status, and in some cases performance. With most of my older automotive influences (my dad and uncles) growing up in the 60s, 70s, and 80s, it’s easy for me to see why they look at Benz with rose-tinted glasses. During those years, the brand was at the height of its domination, leading in almost all aspects of the automotive industry.

July 22, 2026

Lexus Philippines To Offer Longest Range EV With 2027 RZ 350e


Lexus Philippines takes the next step in launching the refreshed RZ all-electric luxury SUV. And surprisingly, the first variant to get its LTO homologation approved is the entry-level RZ 350e.

BMW Philippines Adds xLine Variant To X3 PHEV Range For P 4.498M


SMC Asia Car Distributors Corp., the official importer, distributor, and service provider of BMW vehicles and motorcycles in the Philippines, reinforces the brand’s commitment to premium electrified mobility with the introduction of the new BMW X3 30e xDrive xLine plug-in hybrid variant. The latest addition to BMW’s electrified lineup is now available at an introductory retail price of P 4,498,000 (that is P 400,000 lower than the M Sport variant). Read our review or watch our walkaround.

July 15, 2026

Audi Philippines Ushers In Electrified Era


Audi Philippines is ushering in what it says is “A New Era” as it debuts an expanded range of hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs). The all-new line-up reflects the brand’s Vorsprung durch Technik (Advancement through Technology) philosophy.

July 12, 2026

The 2026 Cayenne E-Hybrid Lives Up The Porsche Badge


The SUV market dominates all segments of the automotive industry, not just isolated to one region, but is prevalent throughout the world. As such, automakers have been forced to offer their own SUVs; even the more high-performance brands have dipped their toes in the water.

July 1, 2026

The BMW X1 xDrive25e xLine PHEV Is The Ultimate Sustainable Driving Machine


BMW has always been synonymous with innovation, driving, and luxury; the German automaker’s storied history is underscored by the pursuit of the very best driving cars money can buy. The ethos of “The Ultimate Driving Machine” runs from the very top of the sports models all the way to the normal ones; no car is left behind when it comes to being able to have the BMW driving characteristics.

All-New 2027 BMW X5 Provides The Power Of Powertrain Choice


Realizing the need to support diverse powertrains of its global customers, BMW has unveiled the all-new, fifth-generation X5 that’s engineered to support five drive systems from the get-go.

June 15, 2026

Changan's Luxury Brand, AVATR, Will Enter The Philippine Market


Autowise Ventures, Inc. (Auto Icon Group) has signed a distributorship agreement with Avatr, the luxury intelligent electric vehicle brand under the Changan Auto Group.

June 14, 2026

Red Hot All-Electric Chili Pepper: 2026 Porsche Cayenne Electric First Drive


Legends aren’t born; they’re forged. Such is the history associated with the Cayenne, a model that’s historically important for Porsche. After all, if not for its very existence, the German sportscar maker would have succumbed to financial trouble in the early 2000s. Ultimately, its popularity—more than 1.5 million examples have been sold across three generations—was the wind that Porsche’s sails needed to produce the sportscars they produce today. Now, the Cayenne’s role has embarked on a dramatic transformation. As it enters its fourth generation, it takes a leap into the full electric era. In the process, it becomes a venerable technical tour-de-force.

June 4, 2026

First-Ever Electrified Land Cruiser 300 Lands In The Philippines (w/ Specs)


For the first time in its history, Toyota has electrified its flagship SUV, the Land Cruiser. The Land Cruiser HEV 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.

June 3, 2026

Confirmed: Toyota Motor PH To Open Reservations For Land Cruiser FJ, All-New Hilux At PIMS


Toyota Motor Philippines will be opening reservations for the all-new Land Cruiser FJ, all-new Hilux, and Land Cruiser 300 HEV at the Philippine International Motor Show.

June 1, 2026

BMW Philippines Adds More Affordable X5 PHEV Variant For Just P 5.498M


SMC Asia Car Distributors Corp., the official importer and distributor of BMW in the Philippines, has announced an addition to its premium Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) lineup: the BMW X5 xDrive50e xLine Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV). 

May 7, 2026

Lexus Unveils First-Ever TZ Three-Row EV SUV


Lexus grows its line-up with the first-ever TZ—a three-row, all-electric SUV that’s designed to unlock limitless possibilities in the luxury space. Being the first Lexus launched under new Toyota Motor Corporation president, Kenta Kon, the TZ inevitably sets the tone and direction of the Japanese carmaker moving forward.

April 26, 2026

Electrified 2026 Audi Q3 Is Now In The Philippines


Audi Philippines is strengthening its product range with the introduction of the all-new, third-generation Q3. The premium compact SUV brings technologies, specifically an electrified combustion engine technology first introduced in the full-size class range, to the compact segment while upping its digitalization, comfort, and driver engagement.

April 23, 2026

Denza PH Launches 2026 B5 And B8 Luxury SUVs (w/ Specs)


After being previewed at the Manila International Auto Show (MIAS), Denza is finally launching the much-awaited B5 and B8 luxury SUVs.