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November 9, 2025

Nissan Just Sold Its Own Global Headquarters To Raise Money

Nissan has confirmed that it sold its very own global headquarters for USD 630 million (97 billion yen) as part of a restructuring plan to save itself. It was confirmed during the carmaker’s FY2025 first-half financial results announcement.

Bosch Car Service (BCS) Philippines, a subsidiary of ACMobility, formally marked its role as the country’s first independent aftermarket (IAM) workshop authorized to service electric and hybrid vehicles (EV/HEV). This move establishes Bosch Car Service as a premier independent service network that can also service both EV and HEVs.

Petron Corporation reported a net income of P 9.7 billion for the first nine months, up 37 percent from last year’s P 7.1 billion, driven by higher domestic sales, lower costs, and improved plant efficiency.

Ford is ditching its 2.0-liter bi-turbo in both the Ranger and Everest starting in 2026. The move has been confirmed for the Australian market for now, but will no doubt have implications across the wider Ford network, including the Philippines.

After announcing it early this year, it’s official: Saudi Arabia’s Aramco now holds a 25 percent equity stake in Unioil. The successful closing of this strategic partnership marks the beginning of a collaboration that strengthens Unioil’s position in the market while also ushering in a new era for the Philippine energy sector.

Oona Insurance Philippines has partnered with Tesla to provide one year of comprehensive coverage for new Model Y EV SUVs delivered in the Philippines.

BMW Philippines Updates 3 Series For P 3,490,000

SMC Asia Car Distributors Corp., the official importer and distributor of BMW in the Philippines, announces the arrival of the new BMW 318i Professional.

The P 2.699M 2026 Toyota BZ4X Is A 343-Horsepower EV SUV That's Speced Right (w/ Specs)

It’s confirmed: Toyota Motor Philippines is launching its first-ever battery electric vehicle, the bZ4X by the end of the year. Reservations are now open at select Toyota dealerships with a suggested retail price of P 2,699,000.

Yup, Honda's Going To Make An Electrified V6

Honda thinks it can still make a 6-cylinder engine work in a time at time where electrification along with a shift towards small displacement 4-cylinder engines seem to be the norm.

Honda is battling weight to make its upcoming electrified vehicles more fun to drive. As the carmaker pushes more of its hybrid electric and battery electric powertrains, it also understands that mass is a key enemy of agility.

Did Hongqi’s Philippine distributor just misrepresent the safety ratings of two of its vehicles, and in turn, take the Philippine motoring media on a ride? That might very well be the case as its two newest offerings—the E-H7 and E-HS7—did not seem to meet a 5-star Euro New Car Assessment Program (Euro NCAP) safety rating.

Here's Your Full New Car Sales Breakdown For September 2025 (And January To September Year-To-Date)

New vehicle sales dropped 3.8 percent last September—the third straight month of declines—dragged by dwindling demand for passenger cars and tightening lending from banks and financial institutions.

GWM's Hi4 Hybrid System Awarded Highest Automotive Engineering Honor In China

GWM’s advanced Hi4 hybrid technology has been awarded the Grand Prize of the 2025 Science and Technology Award by the China Society of Automotive Engineers (China SAE) marking the first time in more than three decades that a hybrid system has received the nation’s highest automotive engineering honor.

MG Motor Philippines is bringing the MG New Energy Tour to the queen city of the South after successful runs in Iloilo and Davao. Featuring an expanded display of five new energy vehicles (NEVs) in the nationwide tour, the MG New Energy Tour – Cebu Leg will take place at the Mountain Wing Atrium of SM Seaside City Cebu from November 7 to 9, 2025.

Hyundai Motor Philippines Inc. (HMPH) rewards loyal Hyundai owners with its first ever Hyundai Referral Program. This will serve as an exciting opportunity to earn exclusive prizes by simply referring family or friends to purchase the new Stargazer.

Popcycle has introduced the Friend, an electric bike that you can bring anywhere thanks to its tri-fold mechanism.

Automation is all the rave with automotive factories these days. It allows them to produce more with consistency and still being cost-effective in the long term. It also puts the notion that robots are better than humans as they don’t get fatigued. Fuso doesn’t totally buy into that idea though.

The opening salvo to Toyota’s Multi-Pathway Approach to Carbon Neutrality is almost upon us: the all-new 2026 Hilux. Toyota’s next-generation pickup truck will launch globally this Monday, November 10, and yes, it will sport a battery electric powertrain for the very first time.

TyrePlus, one of the world’s largest one-stop centers for car maintenance services with over 2,100 stores in 15 countries, opens its newest outlet in the heart of Makati at Chino Roces Avenue. This location marks the first TyrePlus store in the Philippines to operate on solar energy—reinforcing Michelin’s commitment to sustainability and innovation in mobility solutions.

The Eneos Super Sprint Circuit Cup Round 2 marked the end of the 2025 Super Sprint Series season. The final round was a landmark event that bridged the gap between grassroots parking lot sprint racing and full-blown circuit competition, all while staying true to the Super Sprint spirit of friendly, supportive, and community-driven motorsport.

The thesaurus does not have enough synonyms for the word elated to describe what we felt in the 2024 Manila International Auto Show. Hyundai introduced their highly revered N series in the country with the ELANTRA N and the award-winning, record-breaking IONIQ 5 N. And now, for those want a taste of that sweet N-ectar, you’re in luck. Just fall iN Line.

The savings as ramping up at Mercedes-Benz with their Drive the Dream promo. Experience the gift of driving your dream car with discounts of up to P 2 million until November 30, 2025.

First Details Of Next-Generation Toyota Corolla's Engines Have Been Revealed

As part of its commitment to a “multi-pathway approach” towards carbon neutrality, Toyota has revealed some of its upcoming next-generation engines.

SMC Asia Car Distributors Corp., the official importer and distributor of BMW in the Philippines, is kicking off the holiday season with a rewarding campaign that adds a festive twist to luxury car ownership.

Could These Be Mazda's New Infotainment Concept?

Is Mazda teasing something right under our noses at the Japan Mobility Show? That may be the case if we were to look carefully at detail photos of its stunning new Vision X-Coupe and Vision X-Compact concepts.

A few years after the launch of the second generation e-Canter, Fuso has unveiled their next step in alternative propulsion. Instead of plain electrification, they looked into hydrogen energy for their next powertrains. This resulted in the all-new H2IC and H2FC, two long-haulers that are meant to go farther.

Toyota Doesn't Start By Saying They Want To Be Number One, It's Simply The End Result

Toyota doesn’t just build cars; it builds an automotive industry. Paraphrased, these are the words of Kiichiro Toyoda, founder of what would become the world’s largest automaker. It’s an adage echoed in the John Donne poem and popular saying, “No man is an island” where he says that humanity seeks connection, and it’s through this connection that society is uplifted.

Can you imagine having the freedom to redesign your vehicle to suit the requirements you may have for the day? That’s what Toyota is imagining the IMV Origin to be.

Mazda is slowly turning itself into a crossover company with the unveil of not just one, but two crossover concepts at the Japan Mobility Show: the Vision X-Coupe and the Vision X-Compact. The “X” is pronounced as “cross” signifying that these two are crossovers.

Mitsubishi is rekindling the spirit of adventure with the Elevance Concept—an electrified crossover SUV concept that hopes to reignite the wonder of exploration by integrating the brand’s electrification and all-wheel control technologies.

With Century now serving as the Toyota Group’s new pinnacle brand, Lexus is set to undergo a period of discovery with a renewed spirit of pioneering innovation. Now serving as Toyota’s premium brand, Lexus is set to come up with vehicles which are going to be more original and expressive.

At the inaugural Japan Mobility Show in 2023, Toyota got flak for its “Multi-Pathway Approach.” At the time, the carmaker’s non-committal to an all-electric future, when so many of its compatriots and competitors have, was seen as a sign of weakness; a sign that Toyota perhaps has lost its competitive edge. Two years later, Toyota is having the last laugh.

Toyota’s Hao Quoc Tien has a stern warning for those who’re swayed by its cheap competitors: you get your money’s worth. The president of Toyota Motor Asia, who’s very savvy at avoiding direct answers to pointed questions, had a refreshingly direct answer to a very pointed question as to why Toyotas are generally more expensive than its Chinese rivals.

Toyota is re-orienting its five core brands—Century, Lexus, Toyota, Gazoo Racing, and Daihatsu. Century will sit atop the Toyota Group’s portfolio, serving as its pinnacle, while Lexus itself will take on a fresh, new direction.

Honda is presenting the third member of its Honda 0 dedicated EV family: the 2027 Honda 0 α (alpha). The Honda 0 α will serve as the gateway model to the Honda 0 series with sales confirmed to go global in markets such as Japan and even India starting in 2027.

Honda is taking its N Series kei car global with the Super-One. Shown at the Japan Mobility Show, the Super-One will go on sale not just in Japan by 2026, but other markets such as Asia and the U.K. (where it’ll be known as the Super-N).

The Porsche 911 Turbo S Is The Supreme All-Rounder

If there’s one car that’s been resistant to change, stubborn even, it’s the Porsche 911. Throughout its more than 60-year history, its basic formula hasn’t changed. Throughout the generations, it’s a careful evolution of the same basic formula—the engine is mounted at the back and power being sent to the ground (typically) through the rear wheels. However, every so often, the formula is tweaked a bit more be through the introduction of all-wheel drive, turbocharging, and the water-cooled engine. With the latest 992.2 generation, electrification can now be added into the formula. Read on to read our impressions, or watch our drive.

The Kia Pride Is An Underrated Piece Of Automotive History With An Interesting Backstory

On its own, Kia is the world’s fifth-largest automaker, at least at the time of writing. But if you told that to someone back in the ‘90s that the South Korean company would be one of the key players in the industry, it’s safe to say that you’ll be laughed at – to say the least.

With Porsche launching the first-ever Cayenne Electric in a couple of weeks, the carmaker revealed more details surrounding its innovative high-voltage powertrain system.

Suzuki Philippines Incorporated (SPH) continues to expand its reach in Mindanao with the grand opening of Suzuki Auto Iligan, in partnership with DES Strong Motors, Inc.

Honda Foundation, Inc. (HFI), in partnership with the Cebu office of Honda Philippines, Inc. (HPI), donated relief packs to 500 households in Barangay Binabag, Bogo City, Cebu last October 10, 2025. The community is among those severely affected by the recent earthquake.

ACMobility has partnered with Basic Energy Renewable Corporation (BERC) to accelerate the rollout of renewable-powered EV charging stations across the country.

Motor Image Pilipinas Inc. brings back the Kansha Festival. Honoring Subaru’s loyal customers and welcoming new ones, the Kansha Festival brings to the table exciting deals on new vehicles and aftersales services.

Review: 2025 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range RWD

Tesla. Such a complicated car company making rather uncomplicated cars. At times, it’s hard to separate Elon Musk’s—it’s CEO and “Technoking”—occasional tirades and the EVs he’s making to the point that people form strong opinions on a Tesla without even sitting, let alone driving one. Honestly, I was one of those people given my experience, at least when it comes to a Model 3, was limited to just Uber rides around Europe. However, that has all changed and after spending four days with one, the hype—not the hate—is most definitely real.

GAC Brings In Aion Sub-Brand To The Philippines As Part Of Direct Operations Approach (w/ Brochure)

GAC Motor reinforces their green strategy in the Philippines by bringing in not just a new car, but a new brand. Under the theme “GAC Global Ecosystem - Leading a new era of green mobility in the Philippines,” GAC called for backup with the arrival of Aion.

Toyota Motor PH Receives LTO Approval For BZ4X BEV SUV

Toyota doesn’t forget. After promising to bring in their very own line of battery electric vehicles last February, the carmaker just received an LTO homologation approval for its first-ever battery electric vehicle: the bZ4X.

United Asia Automotive Group Inc. (UAAGI) brings its UAAGI On The Move roadshow tour to the 13th Philippine Electric Vehicle Summit (PEVS).

In this latest episode of Nissan Philippines says the darndest things, the carmaker is now saying that the all-new Navara may not be arriving that soon for the local market.

BYD may have wanted to become a leader in battery electric vehicles, but that plan is slowly and surely being pulled back in favor of a plug-in hybrid solution. Not only is that evident in the recent models they’ve launched in the Philippines, but elsewhere as well. Take for example the Atto 2 sub-compact EV which is now being made available with the brand’s Super DM-i powertrain.

Hyundai Motor Philippines Inc. (HMPH) is taking the Hyundai Mobility Experience (HME) back to Alabang Town Center on October 24 to 26. Mallgoers can be among the first to get an up-close look and test drive the new Stargazer as it makes its HME debut this weekend.

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