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May 6, 2026

10th Philippine International Motor Show Will Feature 17 Brands, 150 New Vehicles

The Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines, Inc. (CAMPI) formally kicked off the 10th edition of the Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS), marking a milestone that signals the industry’s unified vision for the future of automotive.

BAIC Philippines, distributed by United Asia Automotive Group, Inc (UAAGI) has inked the trio of Kobe, Andrei, and Benjie Paras as the new ambassadors for the brand. Each of them received a BAIC B30e Dune AWD with Andrei having his in Moss Green, Benjie has Jet Black, and Kobe’s unit in Matte Platinum Gray.

One of the new models promised by Lexus Philippines has reached local shores. A couple of months after its global reveal last September, the new Lexus IS has arrived and started its retail sales. For 2026, the “Intelligent Sport” premium sports sedan offers a heightened sense of style along with improvements to its driving dynamics and in-car technology; all the while keeping a choice between hybrid and combustion engine flavors.

On a daily basis, we receive a lot of information; the news cycle in our modern world is a 24/7 one with updates by the minute. Keeping track of all the breaking news is almost impossible; in fact, more often than not, the longevity of a news item (depending on importance) isn’t as long as it used to be.

After disappearing from its official line-up for a couple of months, GAC Philippines is bringing back the GAC Emkoo Hybrid with a revised price tag.

Indie Folk-Pop Band Ben&Ben Is The New Toyota Choice Brand Ambassador

Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) has recently introduced Ben&Ben as the new brand ambassadors of the Toyota Choice campaign, bringing together one of the country’s most beloved bands and a brand long associated with trust, reliability, and innovation. The partnership reflects a natural fit for both sides, as Ben&Ben are real Toyota vehicle owners, while the band’s authenticity and values closely align with Toyota's brand direction.

Formula 1 has always been called the “Pinnacle of Motorsport,” where each year, automotive technology is pushed further and further. Back in 2014, the sport made a major change in engine regulations; gone were the “wasteful” and massive V8s, and in their place came the 1.6-liter turbocharged hybrid V6s.

Toyota Motor Philippines Corporation (TMP), through its luxury brand Lexus Philippines, has solidified its commitment to the Philippine Chairship of ASEAN 2026, as the official vehicle for the summit’s highest-level engagements.

VinFast PH Launches VF MPV 7 For P 1.518M (w/ Specs)

VinFast Philippines launches its first “non-SUV” model in the country: the VF MPV 7. Marking the third international market where the model is sold, the VF MPV 7 strengthens VinFast’s portfolio, especially considering its price: P 1,518,000 (P 1,239,000 with the battery subscription). A monthly subscription fee of P 2,700 is offered for distances up to 2,000 kilometers and P 4,150 for distances exceeding 2,000 kilometers.

There comes a point in every petrol head’s life when they’re considering purchasing that one model which will signify to the world that they’re indeed a person who enjoys driving. However, true performance cars are few here in the Philippines, and the prices have breached what would be considered palatable for most people nowadays.

What I like about this job is that I learn things on my own. This time, I found out driving pleasure and fun to drive are two different things. The former can be had with a Mazda MX-5, but you don’t have to go that expensive to have fun. Some cars are just plain fun to drive, like this Kia Sonet SX.

All-Electric Mercedes-Benz EQV Arrives With P 5.990M Price Tag

Mercedes-Benz Philippines has quietly added the all-electric V-Class MPV, the EQV, to its line-up. Available in the EQV 300 guise, this Lexus LM, Denza D9, Zeekr 009, and even Li Auto Home competitor is priced at P 5,990,000.

Less than a year since its launch in the Philippines, the Ford Territory Hybrid has become a household name in the electrified vehicle segment with its advanced hybrid engine that delivers a fuel-efficient performance. Within three months since its launch, Territory Hybrid’s sales exceeded 1,000 units, a testament to its growing popularity among young affluents and starting families, particularly those who are first-time owners of a hybrid vehicle.

When Lexus launched the eighth-generation Lexus ES sedan roughly a year ago, they opted to launch the full electric versions, the ES 350e and ES 500e, first. At the time, they said that the familiar hybrid variant would come a bit later. Roughly a year later, the ES 350h has been officially launched in one of its first global markets: the United States.

Nissan held steady as the country’s fourth best-selling nameplate after recording a total of 4,634 units sold in the first quarter of 2026. Before the mad rush this second quarter—where a quartet of new electrified offerings are on the table, the carmaker gladly broke down their best-selling models in their stable.

Suzuki Auto Opens In Pasong Tamo, Makati

Suzuki Philippines Incorporated (SPH), continues to strengthen its presence in Metro Manila with the grand opening of Suzuki Auto Pasong Tamo, in partnership with MG Gateway Mantrade Corp.

Hyundai Motor Philippines has been quiet lately especially compared to a very busy 2025 where the Korean automaker launched a slew of new vehicles left and right to grow its lineup to 13 models strong. This year, so far it’s all been about sales promotions and discounting. That may change in a couple of months with the launch of the refreshed Custin.

It looks like it’ll be a busy Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS) for MG. Aside from a potentially new entry-level variant of its MG4 EV—the MG4 Urban—the export brand of SAIC Motor is also cooking up a three-row plug-in hybrid SUV for launch: the 2027 MG RX9.

Lalamove Chooses Hyundai Trucks And Buses For Last-Mile Delivery Solutions

Hariphil Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI), the official distributor of Hyundai Truck & Bus Philippines (HTB), has entered a partnership with Lalamove Philippines, one of the country’s leading on-demand delivery platforms, to enhance last-mile logistics through efficient, reliable, and sustainable transport solutions.

Mazda’s documentary film, “25 Years With An RX-7: The Last 3 Days” has just triumphed with two category wins at the 4th annual “International Auto Film Festa – Powered by Dunlop” (IAFF) prize giving ceremony in Tokyo, Japan. The short 10-minute film took home the coveted Grand Prix trophy as well as the Team Ukyo prize, presented by ex-F1 driver Ukyo Katayama.

GAC Philippines Launches 2026 Emzoom With P 1.059M Starting Price

GAC Philippines, now running as a direct subsidiary of GAC International, introduced the 2026 Emzoom. The refreshed Emzoom comes with an updated aesthetic, upgraded in-cabin tech, and enhanced convenience features across its line-up.

Kia has revealed an aggressive product roadmap with the target of reaching annual global sales of 4.13 million units by 2030—a 4.5 percent market share compared to 3.35 million units (3.8 percent market share) in 2026.

McLaren is one of the most storied and revered automotive brands in the world. Known for their technical or “nerdy” approach, they apply clinical engineering to each car they build—whether it’s for the road or track.

Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) continues to serve more Filipinos with its expansion in the Eastern Visayas region. The carmaker officially opened Honda Cars Tacloban, its first dealership in the region.

Filipino borrowers have favored practical, family-oriented purchases as economic uncertainty, fueled by the energy crisis, hits close to home. According to Metrobank, sport utility vehicles (SUVs) and house-and-lot properties emerged as top loan choices.

With Subaru discontinuing the WRX in its home market of Japan, it only makes sense for the car maker to shift its motorsports attention to a more showroom relevant model. That model in question is the BRZ which has just been transformed into the “Boxer Rally spec Z.”

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