The Michelin Guide unveiled the second edition of the Michelin Guide Manila and Environs & Cebu at the Michelin Guide Restaurant Ceremony. The selection includes 1 Two Michelin Stars, 9 One Michelin Star (1 New), 31 Michelin Bib Gourmand (8 New, 2 Promoted) and 86 Michelin-Selected (18 New) restaurants. A newcomer, Flow, joins the One Michelin Star family. The 2027 selection recognizes 127 establishments reflecting a deepening of the market rather than rapid expansion, alongside four Special Awards, including the first Opening of the Year Award in the Philippines.

ACMobility, the country’s leading provider of end-to-end solutions for electric mobility, has launched the first electric vehicle (EV) charging hub in Bohol, located at the new Kia dealership in Tagbilaran City.

Mitsubishi Motors Philippines (MMPC) is standing firm in supporting the Philippines’ Electric Vehicle Incentive Strategy (EVIS) program. This comes amidst recent news wherein the Japanese automaker was quoted to be “uncertain” regarding its participation in the Philippine government’s electrification support program.

ACMobility, the Ayala Group’s end-to-end electric mobility provider, has won the E-Mobility Infrastructure Excellence Award at the recent Philippine Energy Awards for its role in building the country’s electric mobility infrastructure.

Jetour Auto Philippines, Inc. (JAPI) brought together 80 owners of the Jetour T1, T2, and G700, along with their families, for Jetour Adventure Camp Season 1. With more than 300 Jetour enthusiasts in attendance, the gathering gave customers the opportunity to meet fellow owners, spend time with their families, and get to know the people behind the brand beyond the showroom.

Ford Philippines recently conducted its first-ever Ford Service Fest, a one-day service and ownership festival that gathered over 50 Ford owners at the Ford Learning Center in Calamba, Laguna to showcase its suite of aftersales and service offerings under Ford Family Guarantee.

MG Motor Philippines and ATSVL Group have officially inaugurated MG Bacoor, a flagship dealership that combines an expansive retail environment with specialized aftersales facilities designed to support MG’s diverse vehicle lineup.

Geely Motor Philippines (GMP) introduces its new flagship SUV, the Monjaro EM-i. The Monjaro EM-i pairs Geely’s EM-i Super Hybrid PHEV technology with the performance and security of an all-wheel drive system—a first for the country.

Hyundai Motor Philippines Inc. (HMPH) continues to expand its dealer network through the inauguration of its newest dealership, Hyundai Parañaque. In partnership with Daehan Motor Incorporated, it brings Hyundai’s full range of passenger, hybrid, and commercial vehicles closer to customers in one of the fastest-growing cities in the country.

Thanks to tightening environmental legislations, performance engine power 30 years ago is now the norm for today’s average family car.

The return of the Kia Sportage to the Philippine market was a monumental step for the brand locally; it meant that it was returning to compete in the segment dominated by the RAV4 and CR-V. While the Sportage has a relatively strong local following, it failed to oust the top sellers, which led to its first demise.

Isuzu Philippines adds a new variant to its D-Max pickup truck range with the introduction of the new D-Max LS 4x2 AT.

Dongfeng Philippines (Legado Motors) has officially launched the Mage EV, an all-electric compact SUV that offers a 530-kilometer range at a competitive P 1,398,000 price tag.

The Clark International Festival of Speed (CIFOS) 2026 has raised the bar for Philippine car culture, breaking its own Tour d’Elegance parade record and setting a new national benchmark with 820 assorted make cars at the CIFOS: On The Grid car meet.

Dongfeng Motors Philippines continues to champion sustainable mobility in the country through its partnership with Tara Global Technology Inc., the company behind the Tara ride-hailing application. By bringing together Dongfeng’s electric vehicle technology and Tara’s digital mobility platform, the collaboration reinforces a shared commitment to making transportation more accessible, efficient, and sustainable while creating opportunities for Filipino drivers and transport operators.

Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) held its 2026 National Skills Contest (NSC) last October 21 gathering top Dealer Technicians, Service Advisors, and Service Marketing Specialists from across its nationwide network of 41 dealerships to compete under various categories. The contest allowed participants to demonstrate their technical expertise, precision, efficiency, creativity, and commitment to quality.

Geely Philippines is bringing in a new colorway for its EX2 battery electric hatchback: pink. The new colorway, Aurora Pink, joins the current colorway of Moon White, Star Silver, Nebula Beige, Aurora Green, and Comet Gray as a limited 200-unit run.

Inchcape today announces the appointment of Robert McAllister as Country Head, Inchcape Philippines.

It’s no secret that Mazda is working on its first full (strong) hybrid system for a debut on the 2027 CX-5. What is surprising is just how fast they’ll be deploying the technology on its other vehicles as well.

Everyone and their grandmother wants a piece of that sub-P 1.7-million electrified compact crossover segment; a segment which has, for all intents and purposes, replaced the pickup-based passenger vehicle, as the default family car of choice among many Filipinos. And thanks to the deluge of Chinese offerings out there, it’s also the most competitive. This is the segment where the GAC Aion V finds itself in, and, for the most part, stands out in.