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May 26, 2025

Yes, EV And HEV Owners Can Still Use EDSA Freely Despite Upcoming Odd/Even Scheme

Electric vehicles and hybrids will still be exempted from the upcoming EDSA odd-even scheme, this is according to a report published in Top Gear Philippines.

This is the Mazda MX-5 or, depending where you’re from, Roadster or Miata. It’s a car that needs little introduction since every car guy either drives one, or dreams of driving one. It’s for this reason why the adage, “Miata is always the answer” came about. Feeling happy? Drive a Miata. Depressed? Drive a Miata. It’s the automotive equivalent of polishing off a pint of Ben & Jerry’s Chunky Monkey. No one’s going to question your taste, except perhaps your dietician.

Fires—it’s one of the worst nightmares for car owners out there, and one that should be discussed about more frequently. While they’re rare and mostly preventable, sometimes, disasters do strike, and when they do, they hit. Hard. Normally, the solution would be to douse the fire with huge quantities of water, or if you’re lucky enough, use an appropriate fire extinguisher. But what do you do in the off chance that there’s not enough water pressure, or if the vehicle fire you’re fighting has already undergone thermal runaway? The solution to that would be to use a Bridgehill Car Fire Blanket.

Honda Cars Fairview will be hosting the Honda Club of the Philippines (HCP)’s 24th anniversary and grand eyeball (grand EB) this Sunday, June 29 from 1 PM to 6 PM.

At the media press conference during Day 1 of Round 2 of the Toyota Gazoo Racing Philippine Cup, I asked Toyota Motor Philippines President Masando Hashimoto what it was like to race on a street circuit just like the one at Villar City, South of Manila and how it was different to racing in a circuit like the Clark International Speedway.

Here's A Closer Look At The Toyota Tamaraw Racing Concept

The go-to place for go-fast cars is Autoplus Sports. So, when it came to the challenging of building a racing concept of the next-generation Tamaraw, guess who Toyota Motor Philippines approached? You guessed it, Autoplus Sports.

MG To Offer Tailored Products, Services To Each Regional Market

SAIC Motor, the parent company of MG’s official distributor in the Philippines, says it will focus on combining global innovation with deep local engagement by launching vehicles and services tailored to each regional market it serves.

Just when you thought you were marked, “safe” from the budol that’s the Mazda driving shoe by Mizuno, the carmaker this time entered into a collab with fellow Hiroshima-based company, Spingle, to come up with a line of sneakers to commemorate 35 years of the MX-5.

The Balenciaga | Automobili Lamborghini Just Dropped

Balenciaga | Automobili Lamborghini collaboration has just dropped. Unveiled as part of the Fall 25 collection, this partnership celebrates a shared commitment to cutting-edge innovation, blending automotive aesthetics with the House’s codes.

Hyundai Motor Philippines Inc. (HMPH) is bringing the Hyundai Mobility Experience to Eastwood Mall for the first time, today until May 25. Mallgoers can get to see the newly launched all-new Elantra in the N Line and Hybrid variants. Joining the display are the hybrid variants of the brand’s SUVs, the Santa Fe and the Tucson.

Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) is giving you 170,000 reasons to attend the second race weekend of the Toyota Gazoo Racing Philippine Cup happening at Villar City, south of Manila. From May 23 to 25, would-be Toyota buyers can get event-exclusive discounts of up to P 170,000.

Missing the WRX STI? Well, this could very well be the closest thing Philippine Subaru fans will get. Motor Image Pilipinas, the exclusive distributor of Subaru in the country, is decking out both the WRX sedan and WRX wagon with STI parts for a limited time. Best of all, they come free of charge!

Nissan Philippines proudly takes part in the B.League Final Week Manila 2025, collaborating for one of the most exciting basketball events of the year. Happening from May 22 to 25 at Quantum Skyview, Gateway Mall 2, Japanese basketball’s elite athletes and the passionate energy of Filipino fans come together to celebrate excellence, culture, and performance.

Honda’s cumulative global production of motorcycles has reached 500 million units—76 years after the company began mass-production of motorcycles in 1949 with the Dream D-Type.

Pop quiz: what’s the best-selling luxury car brand in China? Mercedes-Benz? BMW? Porsche? No. It’s Aito. The flagship brand of Seres Group, Aito has become the hottest seller in the world’s largest auto market in less than four years.

Astara-backed JMC Philippines has officially partnered with C&D Motors, a subsidiary under the Producers Savings Bank Corporation umbrella. The agreement, signed last May 22, marks the beginning of a collaboration aimed at increasing JMC’s profile and expanding its presence in Nueva Ecija.

Team Kramer, Camille Prats, Senator Vicente “Tito” Sotto III, Big Boy Cheng, DJ Chacha, Paul Salas, Vhong Navarro, and, just recently Anthony “Ka Tunying” Taberna—do celebrity endorsements make you consider a certain brand or vehicle? Judging by how Jetour Auto Philippines does its marketing, then the answer is a resounding yes.

Petron Launches Universal Ready-To-Use Super Coolant

Petron launches Petron Super Coolant, a line of ready-to-use engine coolant specifically formulated for the demanding conditions of Philippine roads. With advanced heat protection, anti-rust technology, and deposit-prevention features, Petron Super Coolant delivers superior engine care for both cars and motorcycles.

Lexus Philippines will be displaying its performance-oriented F Sport models at the Toyota Gazoo Racing Philippine Cup Round 2. This is happening on May 23 to 25 at Villar City, South of Manila.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) awarded the new Audi Q6 e-tron its coveted 2025 Top Safety Pick+ rating. The U.S.-based organization validated the Q6 e-tron’s comprehensive array of convenience and safety features with its highest rating, despite changes to its crash test criteria this year.

Lynk & Co’s “Upgrade to First-Class Drives,” running until June 30 offers accessible low monthly amortizations, all-in down payment options, or cash discounts on the Lynk & Co 01 PHEV, 02 E-SUV, 03+ Sports Sedan, 05 AWD, and 06.

Toyota made global headlines with the reveal of the all-new, sixth-generation RAV4. Although the focus is mostly on its design, standard (and more powerful) hybrid powertrains, and improved safety, it will also be the first vehicle to use Toyota’s new Arene in-car software.

Roomier Than An Alphard, Faster Than A Rolls-Royce, Zeekr PH Launches The 009 Luxury MPV

Zeekr, the global luxury new energy vehicle brand distributed by Autohub Group, brings in the Zeekr 009—an all-electric EV that reinforces Zeekr’s bold ambition to lead the luxury EV segment in the Philippines.

It’s been a while since the Toyota Vios dominated the streets. You might be wondering why since all its iterations are already a common sight on our roads. What I’m talking about is the Toyota Vios speeding on the streets in a lawful manner.

Li Auto has officially inaugurated its first retail space not just in the Philippines, but in Southeast Asia. Located at the Sennett Corporate Center in Taguig City, the showroom is set to introduce Filipino families to Li Auto’s unique approach to intelligent electric vehicles.

Shell Philippines officially launched the Shell Helix Flagship Auto Workshops. The Shell Helix Flagship Auto Workshop is a partnership between Shell Helix and various established auto workshops nationwide that aims to provide world-class car care to every Filipino motorist.

This is it. Toyota unveils the all-new, sixth-generation RAV4. Building on the trailblazing attitude of its predecessors, it introduces new advanced technologies along with improved performance and efficiency.

Toyota Motor PH Recalling Select Yaris Cross HEV Units For Sunroofs That May Fly Off

Toyota Motor Philippines is recalling a certain batch of Yaris Cross units because of the possibility that its panoramic sunroof may detach and fly off.

Honda may be reassessing its EV strategy, but it will be doubling down on its target of having zero traffic collision fatalities by 2050. Central to that plan is the next-generation Advanced Driver Assistance System or ADAS which Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Director, President and Representative Executive Officer (Global CEO) Toshihiro Mibe has confirmed.

Ford is launching yet another new Ranger variant: the Ranger XL+. The 11th variant of the Ranger, it upgrades and adds functional features to the base Ranger XL 4x4.

The No Contact Apprehension Policy (NCAP) is back, but only partially. This is after the Supreme Court lifted the motion, but only against the MMDA. With that, NCAP will only cover the jurisdiction of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), and does not include local government units.

Responding to the global slowdown in pure EV sales, Honda Motor has announced that it will realign its electrification strategy. It will instead divert its resources to the development of next-generation hybrid powertrains, and will do so with a brand-new logo.

Whoa. If the arrival of the Sealion 5 DM-i isn’t enough of a deathblow to other Chinese brands, particularly those competing in the New Energy Vehicle (NEV) space, BYD Cars Philippines has just received LTO certification for yet another entry-level SUV: the Atto 2.

GAC Motor is dropping the prices of its entire line-up this May to make car ownership accessible to more people. Apart from the wide range of discounts—as much as P 300,000 in some cases—low down payment options and flexible payment plans are also available.

2026 Mitsubishi Xpander Is Safer Than Ever

It what could be its final refresh before the all-new model bows in, Mitsubishi Motors has given its Xpander MPV (as well as its SUV derivative, the Xpander Cross) some minor changes for the 2026 model year.

For the third year in a row, Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) maintains its partnership with the Department of Science and Technology – Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI) for the 8th imake.wemake:create.innovate.collaborate competition. Through the imake.wemake competition, the DOST-SEI empowers young Filipino innovators to present inventive projects, driven by science, that offer unique solutions to pressing modern problems. HCPI supports the program as it aligns with the Honda Global Brand Slogan, “The Power of Dreams – How We Move You,” which signifies Honda’s commitment to innovation and making a difference in society.

Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC), in partnership with its dealer group Southern Auto Mart, broke ground on the relocated site for Isuzu Dumaguete, signaling the start of a new chapter in delivering world-class automotive services to the region.

The focus of the Toyota Gazoo Racing Philippine Cup is most certainly the races, but that doesn’t mean that Toyota Motor Philippines can’t spring a surprise.

In much needed good news for Nissan, the Nissan Formula E Team took home two pole positions, a podium, and a race win at the first-ever Tokyo E-Prix double header.

After being revealed in China late last year, the updated Omoda C5 has now gone global. Known as the “Chery C5” in other markets, the Omoda C5 brings an updated design, a bigger luggage space, and enhanced driving dynamics into the mix.

The VinFast VF 6 Could Use Some More Work

One year after arriving in the Philippines, Vinfast was finally brave enough to put their cars in a real-world test drive here in the country. No more going around in circles or squares outside malls or test drive events. They brought the VF 5, VF 6, VF 7, and VF 9 for a day drive from their showroom in EDSA-Ortigas to Tagaytay. Since there are too many people and cars, I decided to focus on their newest offering: the VF 6.

It looks great, handles even greater. Everyone who loves driving will be enamored by the Mazda3. Six years on, it’s still the definitive compact sedan/hatchback out there, flaws and all (read our 2019 Mazda 3.0 Sportback review and 2024 Mazda3 2.0 HEV Fastback review). If anything, the only thing it lacks is a proper sporty variant. Although you could counter that its sportiness is inherently baked into the four variants you could get straight from the showroom floor, being JDM, a part of you wishes Mazda would offer something along the “tuner” line. After all, if Toyota could do it with Gazoo Racing Sport (GR Sport) and Honda with Road Sailing (RS), why couldn’t Mazda?

Mercedes-Benz Already Botched The All-New 2026 CLA EV, So They're Rushing To Fix It

Already missing the mark with its range of all-electric EQ models, Mercedes-Benz was hoping that its all-new CLA is a return to form. Sadly, it’s inherently broken, and the German automaker is rushing to fix it.

There Are Now More Than 10,000 BYDs In The Philippines

BYD Cars Philippines, a subsidiary of ACMobility, has reached a milestone in its electrification journey by delivering its 10,000th vehicle in the country. The milestone model, a BYD eMax 7, the brand’s full-electric Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV), was purchased and turned over to Adrian Goh, a tech industry executive, last April 30.

Inchcape Philippines, distributor of Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram Trucks in the Philippines, under its IC Automotive Inc. operations, is making the iconic Wrangler more attainable for a limited time.

The recently-launched EX5, Geely’s next-generation EV SUV, has been honored with a Red Dot Award in the Product Design category. The recognition affirms Geely’s expertise in electric vehicle design and innovation.

Toyota Motor Philippines is bringing back the thrill of street racing this Saturday, May 24 to Sunday, May 25 for Race Weekend 2 of the 2025 Toyota Gazoo Racing Philippines Cup (TGR Philippine Cup). The highly anticipated event will be held south of Manila in Villar City and marks the first time the racing series will be taking on the streets since 2018.

Geely Auto Group announces the appointment of Alex Nan as CEO of Geely Auto International Corporation (GAIC), entrusting him with leading the company’s global growth strategy. Concurrently performing also as the Vice President of Geely Auto Group, Mr. Nan will oversee all international operations, driving innovation, market expansion, and brand excellence on a global scale. Mr. Nan also holds the positions of CEO of LEVC (London Electric Vehicle Company) and Chairman of LEVC UK.

Apple CarPlay is expanding beyond infotainment systems with the launch of CarPlay Ultra. Launching first in select Aston Martin models, CarPlay Ultra becomes an in-car solution that expands from the traditional center screen to the instrument cluster, controlling all aspects of the car in the process to deliver a more customized, personalized expeirence.

Hyundai Motor PH Is Launching The Refreshed Creta (Including The N Line Variant) Before The End Of May

After its ASEAN debut in Indonesia early this year, the refreshed Hyundai Creta will finally be making its way to the Philippines. The wait won’t be long as Hyundai Motor Philippines confirmed that it’ll be launching before the end of the month.

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