Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) achieved another sustainability milestone as it was recognized alongside other companies at the PCX Pulse Event for 100% plastic offsetting.
January 13, 2026
Mitsubishi Motors PH Achieves 100 Percent Plastic Offsetting Milestone
Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) achieved another sustainability milestone as it was recognized alongside other companies at the PCX Pulse Event for 100% plastic offsetting.
January 12, 2026
GWM Is China's Best-Selling Pickup Once Again In 2025
GWM’s pickup division delivered another strong result in 2025, securing its 28th consecutive year as China’s leading pickup manufacturer while continuing to accelerate growth across international markets.
Hyundai Drops Diesel As Staria Goes Hybrid Or Electric For 2026
It’s hard to imagine but the Hyundai Staria is now roughly four years old. Proof is that it’s been given a substantial refresh in its home market of Korea. In the process, Hyundai has dropped the diesel and introduced a fully-electric version for the first time.
January 11, 2026
Review: 2026 Toyota Ativ 1.5 HEV
Carmakers love using the word, “democratization” whenever they talk about taking luxury car tech and making it available for mass market cars. In the past decade or so, we’ve seen it in action through the widespread adoption of stability control systems, push button starters, and even advanced driver assistance systems. One big area of advancement, however, has to do with electrification.
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 Revives A 30-Year Engine To Make The Subaru BRZ Faster In Racing
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.
The Mazda CX-6e Boasts Of A 26-inch Screen And A Very Purple Color Scheme
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 PH Drops Prices Of CR-V, HR-V, Civic For A Limited Time
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.
January 9, 2026
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 Updates Z For 2027 With Heritage-Inspired Styling
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.
Beat EV Woes And Drive With Confidence With VinFast And Its Expanding EV Charging Network
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.
The Nissan Aura Nismo RS Rethinks Hot Hatches
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.
Subaru's Newest "Complete STI" Car Is (Still) A Disappointment
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#.
At P 1,838,000, The 2026 Tesla Model 3 Undercuts Traditional Compacts, Hybrids
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.
The Toyota GR Yaris Morizo RR Trades WRC Gravel For Nürburgring Tarmac
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).
Mazda's Newest Color Is...Navy Blue Mica
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.
January 8, 2026
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.
The Hyundai VENUE Is The SUV For Every Modern Filipino
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.
January 7, 2026
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 Drops "Toyota" Name
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 Opens Davao Dealership
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.
Local Parts Makers Warn Local Auto Assembly Could Disappear With PBBM's CARS, RACE Veto
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.
Traffic Is Quietly Raising Our Carbon Footprint And That's Why Going Electric Matters
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 Opens First Dealership In Bulacan
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.
Jetour Auto Reaches 2-Million Sales Milestone
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 Are A Weird Bunch
The finalists for the 2026 World Car of the Year have been announced and boy are they a weird, eclectic mix.
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