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October 23, 2025

BYD Cars PH Launches Luxurious eMAX 9 DM-i MPV With P 2.678M Starting Price (w/ Specs)

BYD Cars Philippines launches its largest and most luxurious yet: the eMax 9 DM-i luxury MPV. The eMax 9 DM-i is targeted at progressive buyers who seek prestige and safety, without sacrificing practicality and a smart ownership experience. Watch our first impressions here.

Will Abotiz Corporation succeed where Ayala Corporation didn’t? After the rather quiet demise of Ayala’s e-bike battery swapping business (Gogoro Philippines), Aboitiz Power will try it through Voltai.

MG Philippines broke ground at its newest dealership, MG Bacoor. Set to become its third flagship dealership, MG Bacoor will open in 2026 and will serve as a key hub for MG’s continued growth and presence in the Cavite area.

Different is good. And sometimes, as much as fitting in and being a part of the backdrop is comfortable and predictable, standing out is where the magic happens. Most of us are afraid to be in the spotlight and to draw attention to who we are and what we can do. But the truth is, if we don’t hype ourselves up – who will?

After opening reservations and revealing its full specs and pricing, Toyota Motor Philippines is inviting the public to the official launch of its most affordable hybrid offering yet: the all-new Toyota Ativ. Get the full specs, or watch our first impressions.

The Clark International Festival of Speed (CIFOS) 4-Wheel Festival cemented its place in Philippine motorsports history, headlined by a spectacular 236-car Tour d’Elegance that saw a massive grid of vehicles take a celebratory lap around the Clark International Speedway (CIS).

Proving that it’s not just fast in a straight line, BYD took their Yangwang U9 EV supercar to the Nürburgring Nordschleife and gained a new lap record in the process. The U9 Xtreme is now the fastest electric sportscar to ever lap the 20.8-kilometer circuit with a lap of 6 minutes 59.157 seconds.

In its first official event as part of UAAGI, Jetour Auto Philippines launched the Jetour T1 Lightning i-DM, its latest plug-in hybrid electric vehicle following the Dashing, X70, and the T2.

Changan Opens In Plaridel, Bulacan

Inchcape Philippines, the exclusive distributor of Changan in the country, expands its dealer footprint in Central Luzon with the opening of its dealership in Plaridel, Bulacan through its partnership with Voltura Motors.

Pioneer Trucks Philippines has been officially appointed as the exclusive distributor of Maxus commercial trucks in the Philippines. The appointment comes from SAIC Motor, one of the world’s largest and most advanced automotive manufacturers, and marks the official entry of Maxus’ full range of commercial vehicles, both internal combustion engine (ICE) and electric vehicle (EV) variants, into the Philippine market.

After years of planning, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) has finally made cashless RFID interoperability a reality for the nation’s major expressways in Luzon.

Toyota is bringing back the FJ Cruiser as the Land Cruiser FJ—the fourth member of the brand’s growing Land Cruiser line-up, joining the Land Cruiser 70, Land Cruiser 250/Prado, and the Land Cruiser 300. The Land Cruiser FJ is yet another vehicle that will be displayed at the brand’s pavilion at the Japan Mobility Show.

Suzuki Auto Opens In Otis, Manila

Suzuki Philippines Incorporated (SPH), in partnership with NXT Mile Motors, Inc., celebrated the grand opening of its newest 3S dealership, Suzuki Auto Otis, located along Paz Mendoza Guazon Street in Barangay 827, Paco, Manila.

SMC Asia Car Distributors Corp., the official importer and distributor of BMW in the Philippines, is starting off the Christmas season with its “Seasons of Joy” sales program. It offers unprecedented savings and highly flexible financing options across its entire model lineup, including its latest electric and high-performance vehicles.

Tesla announces the launch of the Tesla Shop in the Philippines. The Tesla Shop (Philippines) can be accessed here.

Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) celebrates 35 years in the country and extends the celebration to Filipinos by offering exciting anniversary deals with its “35 Years: Driving Dreams Forward” promo.

MG Philippines is entering a segment dominated typically by Japanese legacy brands: the pickup truck segment. The first-ever MG TRQ-L aims to capture buyers with its value-for-money pricing and well-rounded set of features. Watch our first impressions.

Changan PH Adding Hunter Plus Diesel Pickup Truck To Local Line-Up

Yet more clear signs that Changan Philippines can’t seem to figure out its product strategy, the Chinese car brand, exclusively distributed by Inchcape, is bringing in a diesel-powered version of its Hunter pickup truck to add to their line-up.

The sixth season Toyota Motor Philippines premier sim racing tournament, the Toyota Gazoo Racing Philippines eSports GT Championship, proclaimed a new champion: Victor Ancheta.

Before its public launch this November 20, Mitsubishi Motors Philippines is taking its all-new Destinator on a set of “public sightings.” This marks the first opportunity Filipinos will have to take a closer look at the brand’s new three-row compact SUV.

Mitsubishi Versa To Make Philippine Comeback

Mitsubishi’s Urvan-based people carrier has an official name: the Versa. This was revealed by way of its LTO homologation papers which have just been made public.

Porsche 911 GT3 R Takes DTM Championship

Porsche clinches the 2025 DTM championship with the 911 GT3 R — a racecar that defines the concept, technologies, and capabilities of the 911 GT3 and 911 GT3 RS high-performance road cars — showing how Porsche’s success in motorsports directly shapes its most track-focused 911 models.

Mitsubishi Motors Philippines has dropped a big surprise by confirming that its new 7-seater compact SUV, the Destinator, is arriving in the country this November 20. Before that, the carmaker has already confirmed several of its key features including the brand’s first-ever in-car telematics.

As proof of their focus to improve aftersales service, Geely Motors Philippines (GMP) has achieved a first-time fulfillment rate (FTFR) of around 95 percent across its nationwide dealership network. This milestone is credited to system upgrades and a strengthened logistics partnership with SF Philippines, which has helped streamline deliveries and improve dealer support.

Legado Motors Inc., the distributor of Dongfeng Motors in the Philippines, is flaunting the merits of going all-electric for TNVS and taxi operations in the country.

Lynk & Co is the latest Chinese brand to join the price wars as they’re dropping their prices by as much as P 410,000 with their latest promo, “Premium Mobility, Reimagined.”

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October 23, 2025

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