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March 9, 2026

GAC Group Chairman Calls On Chinese Automakers To Promote Global Standards

Feng Xingya, Chairman of GAC Group, is calling on his peers in the Chinese automotive industry to adopt and promote “global standards” to strengthen their competitiveness. He also emphasized the need for regulatory alignment and to build stronger compliance capabilities in overseas markets.

Lynk & Co Philippines is adding a bold sense of style to its 06 sub-compact SUV with the introduction of the 06 Origin SE Sport variant.

The all-new Nissan Leaf has been named the 2026 Women’s Worldwide Car of the Year (WWCOTY)—the highest honor bestowed by the international jury comprised exclusively of women automotive journalists.

I hate the Kia Carnival. I hate it because each time I drive it to pick friends up, they all end up competing over the second row seats making me feel like a chauffeur 99.9 percent of the time. I don’t blame them, I guess. In a world increasingly filled with towering SUVs and crossovers, the Carnival’s sliding doors and low step-in height make for a surprisingly easy, practical, and well-packaged family or, for those in the C-suite, luxury conveyance.

Toyota Motor PH Awards Its Best Performing Dealers, Personnel

Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) recently honored its top-performing dealers and outstanding individual achievers for their 2025 results at the Toyota Dealer Conference and Toyota Outstanding Performers in Sales and Service (TOPS) Awards. The event brought together dealer heads nationwide to recognize their efforts made in sales, service, customer satisfaction, and overall operations.

BYD just broke down the final barriers to truly widespread EV adoption through its second-generation Blade Battery and its self-developed Flash Charging system.

SMC Asia Car Distributors Corporation, the official distributor of BMW in the Philippines, is busy electrifying its line-up. Apart from receiving the Department of Energy HEV nod for its 48-volt hybrids on several models, it looks like they’re also expanding its plug-in electric vehicle (PHEV) offering beyond the X series sport activity vehicles.

Ford Philippines Is Dropping The Bronco's Price By P 1.37-Million!

Ford Philippines is kicking off the summer season with its one week-only March Madness program. Happening from Monday, March 9 to Sunday, March 15—customers can score bigger savings on select vehicles and services on top of ongoing offers.

Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC), together with its long-time dealer principal Iconic Dealership Inc. (IDI) and ACMobility, officially opens the doors of Isuzu Mandaluyong, its 50th Isuzu dealership nationwide, marking the successful completion of IPC’s “Road to 50” campaign.

The world is celebrating the 70th anniversary of the three-point seatbelt—a simple, yet crucial automotive safety device that has saved countless lives. And everyone has to thank Volvo for that.

Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) has launched a Customer Satisfaction Campaign (CSC) to inspect the cameras of the Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) on the Toyota Camry.

Honda Cars Philippines has yet to embrace pure electric vehicles, but that doesn’t mean the situation’s the same everywhere else.

Isuzu Traviz Now Ready To Serve Lambunao, Iloilo

Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC), together with its partner dealer Isuzu Iloilo, formally turned over 20 Isuzu Traviz L units to the Municipality of Lambunao in Iloilo.

Tesla Philippines just received regulatory approval to sell its first three-row, six-seater SUV: the Model Y L.

Lexus Philippines may have only confirmed the arrival of the all-new ES and heavily refreshed IS this year, but that doesn’t mean that they won’t be springing a surprise. That surprise may be coming in the form of the updated RZ BEV luxury SUV.

The Car That Helped Geely Overtake BYD In Sales Is Coming To The Philippines

The car that helped Geely overthrow BYD as China’s best-selling car brand is coming to the Philippines. The EX2, a pure electric hatchback, is poised to compete against the likes of the BYD Seagull and Dolphin and even the likes of the Honda Brio and Toyota Vios when it launches here as part of Geely Motor Philippines’ product salvo.

If there’s a sign that things still aren’t well over at China-run Geely Motor Philippines, just look at their marketing and IT departments. Despite their marketing department’s constant barrage of teases regarding a potential “BYD Sealion 6 DM-i killer” (yeah, it seems every Chinese crossover now is), their IT department just posted details on the Geely EX5 EM-i in its full, naked glory on their website.

After its successful first stop in Alabang last month, Ford Island Conquest, Ford Philippines’ experiential test drive roadshow, is heading to North Luzon as it makes its next stop at SM Clark in Angeles in Pampanga on March 6 to 8, 2026.

Tesla Philippines is showing off its most affordable model, the Tesla Model 3 RWD, at its newest pop-up experience at SM Megamall (located in front of Shake Shack and Paul).

The Nissan Patrol and its North American twin, the Armada, has scooped up the iF Design Award. The awarding is based on a comprehensive evaluation that includes five areas of consideration: idea, form, function, differentiation, and sustainability.

Review: 2026 MG ZS Hybrid+

The ZS helped catapult MG to mainstream status here in the Philippines. Though the MG 5 has since overtaken it sales-wise, the “ZS effect” remains strong. It’s a recognizable nameplate for its larger-than-segment size, excellent value for money, and reasonable driving dynamics. With the second-generation ZS, MG has maintained most of its predecessor’s qualities, while also imbuing it with added style and a wide array of powertrain choices at the same time.

Hyundai Motor Asia Pacific (HMAP) announced the appointment of Yukontorn Wisadkosin (Vickie) as ASEAN President, effective March 2, 2026. She will lead Hyundai’s integrated ASEAN operations across Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines, Malaysia, and Vietnam, and will report directly to Don Romano, the newly appointed President of Hyundai Motor Asia Pacific.

Lynk & Co Philippines launches its 2026 promos in full stride with “Get Lynked”, encouraging customers to make a decisive first move toward a more connected kind of mobility.

SeaOil and Radical Motorsports Philippines have strengthened their long-term commitment ahead of the 2026 SeaOil Radical Challenge Philippines season.

It’s curious that Toyota Motor Philippines opted to standardize the hybrid powerplant in the crossover derivative of the Corolla (aka Corolla Cross), but not the OG Corolla (aka the Corolla Altis). Two years later, it looks like the carmaker is about to rectify that shortcoming by announcing more variants of the Corolla Altis HEV.

Subaru PH Says Units NOT Included In North American Fuel System Recall

Motor Image Pilipinas, Inc. is providing clarity following recent reports of a vehicle recall involving certain Subaru hybrid models in North America. After direct verification with Subaru Corporation, Motor Image Group confirms that Subaru vehicles distributed within its markets, including the Philippines, are not affected by this recall campaign.

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March 9, 2026

GAC Group Chairman Calls On Chinese Automakers To Promote Global Standards

Lynk & Co 06 Origin SE Sport Adds A Bold Sense Of Style For P 1.134M

Nissan LEAF Is The 2026 Women's Worldwide Car Of The Year

Review: 2026 Kia Carnival 1.6 SX+ Turbo Hybrid

March 8, 2026

Toyota Motor PH Awards Its Best Performing Dealers, Personnel

Philippine-Bound Denza Z9 GT First To Get 2nd Generation Blade Battery

BMW Philippines To Expand PHEV To 3 And 5 Series

March 6, 2026

Ford Philippines Is Dropping The Bronco's Price By P 1.37-Million!

Isuzu Mandaluyong Opens As Isuzu Philippines Achieves "Road To 50" Goal

The Three-Point Seatbelt Celebrates Its 70th Anniversary

2022-2024 Toyota Camrys Recalled For Cameras That May Crack And Fail

Honda Launches Another EV In Southeast Asia With The Help Of Dongfeng

March 5, 2026

Isuzu Traviz Now Ready To Serve Lambunao, Iloilo

Three-Row, 6-Seater Tesla Model Y L Coming To The Philippines?

Lexus Philippines Gets Nod For Refreshed RZ BEV Luxury SUV

March 4, 2026

The Car That Helped Geely Overtake BYD In Sales Is Coming To The Philippines

The EX5 EM-i PHEV SUV Is Exciting For Geely, But It Also Emphasizes That There Are Still Issues Within Geely Philippines

Ford Island Conquest Heads To SM Clark

Tesla Brings Pop-Up Experience To SM Megamall This March

2026 Nissan Patrol Gets Awarded For Design

March 3, 2026

Review: 2026 MG ZS Hybrid+

Hyundai Motor Asia Pacific Appoints Yukontorn Wisadkosin As ASEAN President

Lynk & Co's Get Lynked Promo Offers Cash Discounts, All-In Low Down Payment Options

SeaOil, Radical Challenge PH Strengthen Long-Term Commitment Ahead Of 2026 Season

Toyota Motor PH To Offer Standardized Hybrid Powertrain In 2026 Corolla Altis?

March 2, 2026

Subaru PH Says Units NOT Included In North American Fuel System Recall