September 2, 2025
MG Philippines Hosts Hybrid Experience Drive For Bank Partners
MG Philippines highlighted both its hybrid technology and advanced driver assistance system as they took their bank partners on an experiential drive aboard the all-new MG ZS Hybrid+ and the MG3 Hybrid+.
Filed Under:
MG 3,
MG Corporate,
MG ZS,
News
Hyundai's Design Language Moves to "Art Of Steel"
Hyundai is moving away from its current design language, Sensuous Sportiness, for Art of Steel. It will make its global debut with the Concept Three—the Ioniq sub-brand’s first-ever compact battery electric vehicle.
Filed Under:
Hyundai Concept Cars,
Hyundai Corporate,
News
All-New Honda Prelude Takes To A Different Kind Of Race Track This September 13
The upcoming all-new Honda Prelude will act as the official course check car at the upcoming World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025 (WCH Tokyo 25). The specialty hybrid sportscar will be joined by the all-new Honda N-One e: mini-EV.
Filed Under:
Events,
Honda Corporate,
Honda Prelude,
News
September 1, 2025
Goodbye Vios? Toyota Motor PH Teases Ativ HEV For Local Launch
This is it, folks. Toyota Motor Philippines has just teased the arrival of the all-new Vios Hybrid. Or should we now call it, the Ativ HEV?
Filed Under:
News,
Sub-Compact,
Toyota Ativ,
Toyota Vios
By Putting People First, ACMobility Has Accelerated Its Business To Corner 8 Percent Of The Philippine Car Market
ACMobility’s investment in people has helped accelerate its business. Since the rebrand, ACMobility has grown its headcount rose from 1,370 in 2023 to over 1,600 by mid-2025, with a target of surpassing 1,700 by year-end, driven largely by the expansion of the BYD brand and the Mobility Infrastructure Group.
Filed Under:
BYD Corporate,
News,
PHL Auto Industry
New Car Sales Remain Soft In July, Full-Year 2025 Industry Target May Be In Trouble
The continued softening demand for brand-new cars is threatening to wipe out the gains made by the Philippine auto industry during the first half of 2025. This is based on July 2025 joint CAMPI-TMA sales breakdown.
Filed Under:
CAMPI,
News,
PHL Auto Industry
Jacob Ang Is BMW Philippines' New President
SMC Asia Car Distributors Corporation (SMCACD), the exclusive distributor of BMW vehicles in the Philippines, has appointed Jacob Ang as its new President, effective September 1, 2025.
Filed Under:
BMW Corporate,
News,
PHL Auto Industry
Review: 2025 Nissan Z NISMO
For all intents and purposes, the Z shouldn’t be here. With Nissan in dire straits, financially at least, they could have given the world another crossover; only they didn’t. In an automotive miracle that would make Lazarus proud, the carmaker bankrolled the creation of the current-generation Z—the RZ34. This alone proves to you that one, there are some car guys amongst the bean counters in Yokohama, and second, that the Z’s mere existence should be a course for celebration.
Filed Under:
Driver's Seat,
Nissan Z,
Sports Car
Honda Partially Sells Its Aoyama Global Office
Honda is changing its plans surrounding its head office. Citing the continued rapid transformation of the automotive industry, the carmaker won’t be fully utilizing its planned new Aoyama Building anymore. Instead, they’re moving to an office space in Yaesu near Tokyo Station by 2029.
Filed Under:
Honda Corporate,
News
August 29, 2025
Hyundai Trucks And Buses' Tsuper Deals Will Have You Saving Up To P 400K
Hariphil Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI), the official distributor of Hyundai Trucks & Buses in the Philippines, celebrates its 24th anniversary with Tsuper Deals—a special offering for the true kings of the road.
Filed Under:
Hyundai Corporate,
News
2026 Mitsubishi Xpander Is Now Bolder, Safer, More Connected Than Ever. Yours With A P 1.099M Starting Price (w/ Specs)
Filipinos families love the Mitsubishi Xpander for one good reason: it does everything very well. For those who’re after practicality, it offers boatloads of space with an interior that’s just as flexible. For those who want some excitement, it drives very well and it’s got head-turning looks that make it un-MPV like. Building on those strengths, Mitsubishi Motors Philippines is introducing the new 2026 Xpander. With new features and a bolder look, it keeps Filipino families safe, comfortable, and connected.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Entry-Level MPV,
Mitsubishi Xpander,
Mitsubishi Xpander Cross,
News
Jetour Auto PH Held 2nd Annual Media Pet Day
In line with International Dog Day, Jetour Auto Philippines held its second annual Media Pet Day at Barkhaus Eastwood. The event reaffirmed a heartwarming tradition, bringing together media partners, their beloved furry friends, and the Jetour family for a memorable day dedicated to celebrating bonds and championing responsible pet ownership.
Filed Under:
Jetour Corporate,
News
Will We See A New Entry-Level Lexus NX Variant In 2026?
Lexus is making changes to its best-selling NX premium compact SUV on both ends of the variant range, introducing a new entry-level as well expanding its top-of-the-line trims.
Filed Under:
Lexus NX,
Luxury SUV,
News
The Mazda MX-5 Is The World's Best-Selling Two-Seater Sportscar For 25 Years
The Mazda MX-5 has long held the record for being the world’s best-selling two-seater sports car—it took this accolade way back in 2000—and 25 years later its position as the two-seater roadster with the biggest cumulative volume is unrivalled.
Filed Under:
Events,
Mazda MX-5,
News,
Sports Car
August 28, 2025
Subaru Philippine Sales Plunge 64 Percent In First Half 2025
Motor Image Pilipinas has been fairly quiet this 2025, and we probably know why: sales aren’t doing too well.
Filed Under:
News,
PHL Auto Industry,
Subaru Corporate
2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Has One "Must Have" Feature That A Vast Majority Of Customers Desire
Hyundai has one “must have” feature that has helped them top the 2025 J.D. Power U.S. Tech Experience Index (TXI) Study once more. This year marks the sixth consecutive year that the Korean automaker has topped the study, reinforcing its leadership in automotive innovation.
Filed Under:
Hyundai Corporate,
Hyundai Santa Fe,
J.D. Power,
News
Honda To Continue Power Of Dreams Mobility Theme At 2025 Japan Mobility Show
With the biennial Japan Mobility Show (JMS) just around the corner (press day starts on October 29), some car brands are starting to tease their showcase. The first one to confirm their motor show line-up is Honda.
Filed Under:
Events,
Honda Corporate,
Japan Mobility Show,
News
The State Of The Philippine EV Industry (As Of 2025)
The Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines (EVAP) and the Department of Energy (DOE) released the 2025 report card of the state of the Philippine EV industry.
Filed Under:
DOE,
Electric Vehicles (EV),
News,
PHL Auto Industry
August 27, 2025
Two Seasoned Automotive Executives Join GWM Philippines Leadership Team
Luxuriant Automotive Group, Inc. (LAGI), the official importer and distributor of GWM vehicles in the Philippines, announces the appointment of two seasoned automotive professionals to its growing leadership team.
Filed Under:
Great Wall Corporate,
News,
PHL Auto Industry
Qualifiers Are Open For 2025 Toyota Gazoo Racing PH eSports GT Championship
Qualifiers are now open for the 2025 Toyota Gazoo Racing Philippines eSports GT Championship. The TGR PH eSports GT Championship 2025 continues Toyota Motor Philippines’ drive of staging the country’s premier virtual racing competition. This year, participants go head-to-head in sprint races using the Gran Turismo 7 game on the Sony PlayStation.
Filed Under:
Events,
News,
Toyota Corporate
Nissan's Philippine Journey: A Retrospective Look Through Their Owners
As the country celebrates History Month in August, Nissan Philippines looks back at its more than 55-year journey with Filipino motorists. From its early presence under the Datsun name to the innovative models seen on today’s roads, Nissan has long been part of the evolving Filipino driving experience.
Filed Under:
Feature,
Nissan Corporate
The Suzuki eVitara May Be Heading To The Philippines
It looks like Suzuki just confirmed the arrival of the eVitara for the Philippine market. The announcement wasn’t made in a statement, but rather, using an interesting backdrop used during an official event in India.
Filed Under:
Electric Vehicles (EV),
News,
Suzuki Corporate,
Suzuki Vitara
New Volvo Buyers Can Win A 14-Day Trip To Europe For Two
Hariphil Asia Resources, Inc., the official distributor of Volvo Cars in the Philippines, is offering an exclusive opportunity for its customers to experience a European getaway. With the "Volvo Euro Trip Raffle Promo," new Volvo buyers will have the chance to win a spectacular 14-day trip for two across Europe, celebrating the brand's heritage of world-class quality and design.
Filed Under:
News,
Volvo Corporate
BYD With Its Yangwang U9 Is Now The World's Fastest EV
BYD is now the record holder for the world’s fastest electric vehicle. Its high-end sub-brand, Yangwang and the U9 Track Edition EV supercar, managed to hit 472.41 km/h at the ATP Automotive Testing Papenburg test track in Germany just this month.
Filed Under:
BYD Corporate,
Electric Vehicles (EV),
News,
Sports Car
August 26, 2025
Mini Philippines Launches John Cooper Works Family In Both Gas And Electric Flavors
Mini Asia and British United Automobiles today announced the availability of the all-new Mini John Cooper Works (JCW) family in the Philippines.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Mini Aceman,
MINI Cooper,
MINI Countryman,
News,
Sports Car
Final R35 Nissan GT-R Rolls Off The Assembly Line
After 18 years and 48,000 examples, the final R35 Nissan GT-R has rolled off the assembly line. The final vehicle, a Premium edition T-Spec, finished in Midnight Purple paint, is destined for a customer in Japan. Workers at Nissan’s Tochigi plant, located about 100 kilometers north of Tokyo, gathered to celebrate the extensive legacy of the R35 as the very last unit rolled off the line.
Filed Under:
News,
Nissan GT-R,
Sports Car
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