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January 10, 2026

Mitsubishi Motors PH Adds New Triton GX AT Variant For P 1.43M

If Metro Manila traffic’s got you wishing that there were more affordable pickup truck variants equipped with an automatic transmission, well, Mitsubishi Motors Philippines has just granted you that wish. This 2026, they’ve introduced a new grade for their Triton—the Triton GX, and yes, it’s equipped with an automatic transmission.

Subaru’s motorsports division, STI, is taking an interesting step to make its Super GT GT300 racer, the Subaru BRZ GT300 competitive for the 2026 racing season. Subaru and STI just announced that they’re retiring the long-serving EJ20 turbo flat-4 motor in favor of a twin turbocharged flat-6.

After revealing it in China last year, the Mazda EZ-60 has now made its way outside of China as the Mazda CX-6e. Made in collaboration with long-time partner Changan, the CX-6e is Mazda’s second battery electric SUV following the MX-30.

Honda Cars Philippines is now offering even larger discounts on its best-sellers to ring in the new year. This includes the CR-V, BR-V, HR-V, and Civic.

Kia Reveals Most Affordable EV Yet, The EV2

Kia has revealed its sixth battery electric vehicle and it’s the most affordable one yet. The Kia EV2 was unwrapped in Europe where it’ll go on sale first, going against entry-level EVs from China as well as from Renault and Volkswagen.

Nissan has used the 2026 Tokyo Auto Salon to showcase the first refresh of its Z sportscar. Bowing in as a 2027 model, the nip and tuck changes dip into the Nissan Z heritage bowl, while also giving some actual performance gains.

Every day, Metro Manila turns into its own obstacle course, bumper-to-bumper lines, packed parking lots, and evening gridlocks. For most drivers, rush hour is inconvenient. For EV drivers, it can be nerve-wracking watching your battery drain while barely moving, but this is exactly where VinFast steps up for its users.

Nissan’s plan to leverage Nismo as part of their corporate recovery is off to a good start. Shown at the 2026 Tokyo Auto Salon is the Aura Nismo RS Concept—an electrified take on a hot hatch complete with more power and aggressive styling.

Long-time Subaru fans such as myself are no stranger to disappointment, but boy, did they manage to dose plenty of people with the announcement of the first “STI” in ages. Make some sad trombone noises as the carmaker just announce the WRX STI Sport#.

Tesla has sprung a surprise with its most affordable EV offering yet: the new 2026 Model 3 Standard Rear-Wheel Drive. Costing just P 1,838,000, it’s one of the first non-Chinese BEVs to reach price parity with a combustion engine or hybrid offering.

Toyota has revealed a special ultra-limited version of its GR Yaris: the GR Yaris Morizo RR. Applying insights gained, not through the World Rally Championship, but through its participation at the 2025 Nürburgring 24 Hours endurance, it’ll be available in just 100 units in Japan, and 100 units in select global markets (Europe being the only one confirmed thus far).

We first reported on it last July, and now it has been confirmed: Mazda’s newest color is a dark shade of blue called Navy Blue Mica.

Ford Lets You Drive Home A Brand-New Ranger Or Everest And Pay Later

Ford Philippines is starting the year on a high note with its Drive Now, Pay Later program that elevates the purchase experience of its customers getting a new vehicle in the new year.

Comebacks are hard to pull off, especially when a brand has made its mark with signature models that already defines its equity. To grow, however, is another story, and sometimes, it pays to bring back a well-known favorite. Hyundai Motor Philippines is no stranger to second winds and with that, reintroduces the Hyundai VENUE, the nameplate that stands for day-to-day reliability, functionality, and versatility. The VENUE combines what every Filipino looks for in a daily driver – an SUV that provides premium, up-to-the-minute style with the level of driving performance that you can count on for every kind of lifestyle.

Nissan Philippines Appoints New Senior Manager For Communications

Nissan Philippines announces the appointment of Lyka De La Cruz-Andres as Senior Manager for Communications, effective January 5, 2026.

Toyota Gazoo Racing has announced that it’s dropping “Toyota” in its name, opting to go with “Gazoo Racing” for the first time in 20 years. The transition marks a return to its founding principles surrounding motorsports-bred cars and the fostering of racing talent. The transition will be completed by January 2027.

VinFast, the rising Vietnam-born Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) brand, is strengthening its presence in the Southern Philippines with the opening of its first dealership in Mindanao. In partnership with HighGear Concepts, Inc, VinFast’s new dealership located at Sta. Lucia Mall, Buhangin District, Davao City, brings its popular future-ready automotive innovations closer to Davaoeños.

The Philippine Parts Makers Association (PPMA) is sounding the alarm following the President’s veto of the proposed budget for the Comprehensive Automotive Resurgence Strategy (CARS) and the Revitalizing the Automotive Industry for Competitiveness Enhancement (RACE) programs, warning that the decision threatens what remains of local vehicle manufacturing in the Philippines.

Every December, Metro Manila slips into its annual state of carmageddon. As the MMDA issues early advisories, the roads respond exactly as expected: SLEX and NLEX slow to a crawl, EDSA becomes a glowing red line, C5 clogs in both directions, and even neighborhood roads turn into surprise bottlenecks. Gift-buying, reunions, late mall hours, road closures for events, and an already stretched transport system all converge into one long, familiar traffic story. We joke about it because that’s how we cope, but anyone stuck inside a barely-moving car knows how much fuel, time, and energy are wasted in the process.

BYD has officially opened its first dealership in Bulacan. Located at 19 Doña Remedios Trinidad Hwy, Baliuag, Philippines and operated by Astral Motors, Inc., BYD Baliwag marks an important step in Central Luzon’s shift to sustainable transportation.

Last October 2025, Jetour Auto marked a major milestone in its brand journey: surpassing two million cumulative sales since its debut in 2018. Over seven years of steady growth, this achievement reflects strong market recognition and user trust in Jetour’s products and strategy. It also signifies the brand’s solid position in the global automotive landscape and its entry into the top rank of mainstream players.

The finalists for the 2026 World Car of the Year have been announced and boy are they a weird, eclectic mix.

Philippine Government Deals Blow To Local Auto Manufacturing By Removing Support For CARS, RACE Programs

The Philippine government has dealt a blow to local automotive manufacturing as President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. vetoed support for the Comprehensive Automotive Resurgence Strategy or CARS program and its replacement, the Revitalizing the Automotive Industry for Competitiveness Enhancement (RACE) program.

Hyundai Motor Philippines Inc. (HMPH) successfully concluded its “Hope in a Bag” project in collaboration with Knowell PH, a local brand that produces bags out of sustainable materials. Throughout 2025, Hyundai partnered with Knowell during events such as the Hyundai Mobility Experience, where customers redeemed exclusive Hyundai-branded Knowell bags as part of on-site promotions.

Chevrolet’s Philippine distributor, HARIPhil Asia Resources, Inc., looks to be fulfilling its promise of launching its own fully-electric models, and it could be happening very soon with a very familiar nameplate: the Spark.

The world’s first production solid-state EV battery is now here, and it didn’t need a Chinese company (or chemicals) to achieve it.

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January 10, 2026

Mitsubishi Motors PH Adds New Triton GX AT Variant For P 1.43M

Subaru Revives A 30-Year Engine To Make The Subaru BRZ Faster In Racing

The Mazda CX-6e Boasts Of A 26-inch Screen And A Very Purple Color Scheme

Honda Cars PH Drops Prices Of CR-V, HR-V, Civic For A Limited Time

January 9, 2026

Kia Reveals Most Affordable EV Yet, The EV2

Nissan Updates Z For 2027 With Heritage-Inspired Styling

Beat EV Woes And Drive With Confidence With VinFast And Its Expanding EV Charging Network

The Nissan Aura Nismo RS Rethinks Hot Hatches

Subaru's Newest "Complete STI" Car Is (Still) A Disappointment

At P 1,838,000, The 2026 Tesla Model 3 Undercuts Traditional Compacts, Hybrids

The Toyota GR Yaris Morizo RR Trades WRC Gravel For Nürburgring Tarmac

Mazda's Newest Color Is...Navy Blue Mica

January 8, 2026

Ford Lets You Drive Home A Brand-New Ranger Or Everest And Pay Later

The Hyundai VENUE Is The SUV For Every Modern Filipino

January 7, 2026

Nissan Philippines Appoints New Senior Manager For Communications

Toyota Gazoo Racing Drops "Toyota" Name

VinFast Opens Davao Dealership

Local Parts Makers Warn Local Auto Assembly Could Disappear With PBBM's CARS, RACE Veto

Traffic Is Quietly Raising Our Carbon Footprint And That's Why Going Electric Matters

BYD Opens First Dealership In Bulacan

Jetour Auto Reaches 2-Million Sales Milestone

The Finalists For The 2026 World Car Of The Year Are A Weird Bunch

January 6, 2026

Philippine Government Deals Blow To Local Auto Manufacturing By Removing Support For CARS, RACE Programs

Hyundai, In Partnership With Knowell, Donates 1,130 School Bags to Local Communities

Chevrolet Spark To Make Philippines Comeback As Mini EV SUV This 2026?

Finnish Innovator Donut Labs Makes World's First Production All-Solid-State EV Battery