Zeekr has the dubious honor of being the first car brand named by Chinese state media to be caught inflating sales in recent years just to hit targets.
July 27, 2025
Zeekr Is First Carmaker Named By Chinese Media To Have Artificially Inflated Sales
Zeekr has the dubious honor of being the first car brand named by Chinese state media to be caught inflating sales in recent years just to hit targets.
Toyota's P 3.5M Pledge To Help Habagat Victims Is Most Recent Way They've Given Back To The Philippines
The Toyota Motor Philippines Foundation (TMP Foundation) has pledged a cash donation of P 3.5-million for the procurement of rice to the DSWD for communities severely affected by the recent typhoons and Habagat (southwest monsoon).
Toyota Delays Debut Of 450-Horsepower 2.0-liter Engine Due To "Difficulties"
After unveiling a mid-engined GR Yaris at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2025, Toyota and its motorsports arm, Toyota Gazoo Racing, is admitting to some difficulty in bringing the concept to fruition.
Ford Philippines Offering Parts, Labor Discounts For Customers With Flood-Damaged Vehicles
Ford Philippines is offering discounts on parts and labor to Ford customers whose vehicles were damaged by flooding and heavy rains brought about by typhoons Crising, Dante, and Emong.
The Mitsubishi Xforce GT Is In Its Own Bubble
I was excited when the Mitsubishi Xforce finally landed in the country. It was Mitsubishi’s first crossover after the ASX (that I still adore) and came after the current sub-compact crossover king—the Geely Coolray—encountered hiccups that lead to its demise from the rankings. The GAC GS3 Emzoom isn’t quite there yet to claim the empty throne and so Mitsubishi still has a chance with their new Xforce.
Porsche Is The Most "APEAL-ing" Brand To Own For Second Consecutive Year
The most “APEAL-ing” cars have just been revealed as J.D. Power publishes the result of their 2025 U.S. Automotive Performance, Execution, and Layout (APEAL) Study. The study measures the owners’ emotional attachment and level of excitement with their new vehicle. The APEAL Study asks owners to consider 37 attributes, ranging from the sense of comfort they feel when climbing into the driver’s seat to their exhilaration when they step on the accelerator. Vehicle owners’ responses to queries about these attributes are aggregated to compute an overall APEAL Index score.
July 26, 2025
So Far, The Lynk & Co 02 E-SUV Is The Safest SUV Euro NCAP Has Tested This Year
The Lynk & Co 02 E-SUV is the safest vehicle in its class this 2025 as tested by the Euro New Car Assessment Program or Euro NCAP.
See The Hyundai Palisade Hybrid At The SM Aura From July 25-27
Hyundai Motor Philippines Inc. (HMPH) is bringing the all-new Palisade Hybrid (get the full specs) to its first public display at the Hyundai Mobility Experience (HME) in SM Aura. Mallgoers can get to be among the first to see the latest Hyundai hybrid addition in the metal at the Upper Ground Floor Atrium, on July 25 to 27.
July 25, 2025
Honda Cars PH Offering P 260K Discount On CR-V VX AWD Turbo For A Limited Time
Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) is offering an exclusive, limited-time discount of P 260,000 on the Honda CR-V 1.5 VX Turbo CVT AWD (2024 year model), dropping its price to just P 2,030,000.
First-Ever Electrified BMW M5 Arrives In Both Sedan, Touring Forms
SMC Asia Car Distributors Corporation has unveiled the all-new, seventh-generation BMW M5, and in a pleasant twist, is making both the sedan and touring (wagon) versions available by order. Either way, the M5 brings BMW’s quintessential sports sedan/wagon into the electrified age with its first-ever plug-in hybrid powertrain.
All-New 2026 Honda Prelude To Get Civic Type R Suspension Bits, Civic Hybrid Powertrain
After showing off its exterior design and glimpses of its interior too, Honda is starting to drop technical tidbits about the all-new, sixth-generation Prelude.
July 24, 2025
VinFast Embraces The "Fashionization" Of Car Design With The VF 7
Electric vehicles are reshaping car culture as automakers embrace the “fashionization” of design. For younger, eco-conscious drivers, cars like the VF 7 are becoming expressions of personal style.
First-Ever Inter-Island Rally Held In Lubang
In a landmark moment for Philippine motorsport, Lubang Island, Mindoro became the stage for the country’s first-ever inter-island rally sanctioned by the Automobile Association Philippines (AAP). Held over two days last June 27 to June, 2025, the event featured competitive rally stages, high-stakes driving, and full community involvement, setting a new precedent for motorsports in the country.
Honda Offering Discounts On Select Parts On Flood-Affected Vehicles With Honda Helps Program
Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) is stepping up in providing support to its customers in Luzon and Visayas whose vehicles were affected by the recent floods. Recognizing the financial strain that comes with vehicle repairs after such events, HCPI is offering a 30 percent discount on select spare parts through its Honda Helps Program.
Next-Gen Tamaraw One-Make Race Cars To Debut At Toyota Gazoo Racing PH Cup This August 9
The Toyota Gazoo Racing Philippine Cup (TGR Philippine Cup) is going full throttle for its third and final race weekend of 2025 on Saturday, August 9 at the Clark International Speedway in Pampanga.
July 23, 2025
Take A Look At The 2026 Hyundai Stargazer And Stargazer X
Hyundai held the global launch of the refreshed Stargazer and Stargazer X at the Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) 2025. The compact MPV as well as its SUV-styled derivative now offers a more rugged design and a longer list of creature comfort features.
New Hyundai Ioniq 5 Adds New Variant, Range, And Features With P 2.84M Starting Price (w/ Specs)
Hyundai Motor Philippines rolls out the refreshed and improved Ioniq 5. The enhancements bring a cleaner aesthetic along with feature and performance upgrades to the award-winning EV SUV.
Hyundai's Flagship EV SUV, The Ioniq 9 AWD Calligraphy Arrives With P 4.58M Price Tag (w/ Specs)
Hyundai Motor brings its flagship EV SUV, the Ioniq 9 to the Philippines. Embodying Hyundai’s philosophy of human-centric, cutting-edge technologies, this full-sized SUV boasts of cutting-edge design, innovative technology, and expansive interior space.
For P 3.98M, The New Hyundai Palisade Turbo Hybrid Blends Tech, Luxury, And Performance (w/ Specs)
Hyundai Motor Philippines introduces the new Palisade Turbo HEV, the latest addition to its growing line-up of hybrid SUVs. This three-row, 7-seater full-sized SUV brings sophistication and sustainability to the modern Filipino who desires refined luxury and future-ready technology.
Ford Bronco Goes All-Electric With The Help Of Jiangling Motors And BYD
Ford may be been hesitant in embracing electrified powertrains outside of Europe, but they’re now realizing that to compete in markets like China, they have to offer something with a strong New Energy flavor.
The BYD Sealion 5 DM-i Is A Tall Order Served Efficiently
BYD continues bringing in an offering for each of the hottest segments in the Philippines. The target this time is P 1.2-million crossover range where heavy hitters like the Honda BR-V, GAC GS3 Emzoom, and the recently launched new Hyundai Creta reside. Their gladiator of choice is the Sealion 5 DM-i. Available in a single trim; it comes with an introductory price of just P 1,198,000 (official SRP of P 1,248,000).
Shop At Ayala Malls, Win A Brand-New BYD
Your next shopping trip to any of these Ayala Malls can win you an all-new BYD. At stake as the grand prize are four different BYD models, based on where you shop.
SMC Infrastructure Reports All Green Across Its Expressways; G. Araneta Off-Ramp Still Closed
SMC Infrastructure reports that as of 6 PM, Tuesday, July 22, all expressways under its management—South Luzon Expressway (SLEX), STAR Tollway, Skyway System, NAIA Expressway, and Tarlac-Pangasinan-La Union Expressway (TPLEX)—remain operational and passable.
July 22, 2025
Honda Acknowledges 11th-Gen Civic Clear Coat Issue As They Roll Out An Improvement
Issues with your 11th generation Civic’s paint work, particularly how easy it chips? Well, Honda seems to be acknowledging the problem as they’ve rolled out a rather peculiar update focusing on one thing and one thing only: the clear coat.
Nissan Takes 2024-2025 Formula E Driver's Championship
Nissan Formula E Team’s Oliver Rowland crowned an incredible season today by becoming the 2024/25 ABB FIA Formula E World Champion, with two races left until the end of the season.
July 21, 2025
Omoda & Jaecoo PH's Independent Test Proves HEVs Can Be Cheaper To Run Than EVs, PHEVs
Omoda & Jaecoo Philippines may be out to prove the merits of its Super Hybrid System (SHS) plug-in hybrid, but they inadvertently also proved that traditional hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) can just be as cost-effective to run as PHEVs and BEVs.
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