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May 10, 2026

Nissan Expects To Turn A Profit; Honda Sees Its First Loss In Company History

How quickly their fortunes have turned. After a failed merger between Honda and Nissan, Nissan says it’s on track to hit an operating profit for its full-year fiscal 2025. Meanwhile, Honda is going to be hit with its first-ever annual loss in almost 70 years.

New Motorcycle Sales Jump 11.6 Percent In Q1 2026

The motorcycle industry sustained its growth momentum in the first quarter of 2026, posting a total of 496,868 units sold from January to March. This reflects an 11.6 percent increase compared to the 445,047 units recorded in the same period in 2025, reinforcing the sector’s steady upward trajectory and its vital role in everyday mobility across the country.

Did MIAS Just Reignite Its Rivalry With PIMS?

Did the Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) just reignite its rivalry against the Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS)?

BMW Is Official Premium Mobility Partner For ASEAN 2026 Summit

SMC Asia Car Distributors Corp., the official importer and distributor of BMW in the Philippines, is the Official Premium Mobility Partner for the ASEAN 2026 Summit. As the Philippines hosts this historic gathering of regional leaders, BMW is providing a diverse, world-class fleet to ensure the highest standards of safety, sustainability, and executive comfort.

Kia Philippines, a subsidiary of ACMobility, is entering May with back-to-back events happening this May 7 to 10, 2026. Strengthening its commitment to accessible and sustainable mobility, the brand is participating in the Auto Focus Summer Test Drive Festival at the SM Mall of Asia Concert Grounds and the latest leg of The Kia Movement at SM City Clark, Pampanga. Together, these events give Filipino drivers and families across Metro Manila and Central Luzon two prime opportunities to explore the future of driving, up close and behind the wheel.

Lexus grows its line-up with the first-ever TZ—a three-row, all-electric SUV that’s designed to unlock limitless possibilities in the luxury space. Being the first Lexus launched under new Toyota Motor Corporation president, Kenta Kon, the TZ inevitably sets the tone and direction of the Japanese carmaker moving forward.

Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) invites everyone to try out the latest electrified Toyota vehicles at the Sunshine TV’s 2026 Auto Focus Summer Multi-Brand Test Drive Festival from May 7 to May 10, 2026, at Block 16 of the SM MOA Grounds.

Mercedes-Benz Philippines celebrated its tie up with The Devil Wears Prada 2 with a block screening of the much-awaited sequel at the VIP Cinema in Power Plant Mall in Rockwell, Makati.

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.

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May 10, 2026

Nissan Expects To Turn A Profit; Honda Sees Its First Loss In Company History

May 9, 2026

New Motorcycle Sales Jump 11.6 Percent In Q1 2026

May 8, 2026

Did MIAS Just Reignite Its Rivalry With PIMS?

May 7, 2026

BMW Is Official Premium Mobility Partner For ASEAN 2026 Summit

Kia Opens May With Simultaneous Events In Mall Of Asia And Clark

Lexus Unveils First-Ever TZ Three-Row EV SUV

Yes, You Can Now Take The All-New Toyota RAV4 HEV And Urban Cruiser For A Spin

Mercedes-Benz PH Celebrates The Art Of Arrival With The Devil Wears Prada 2

May 6, 2026

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

Paras Family Scores As BAIC Philippines Ambassadors

Lexus PH Launches 2026 IS Sports Sedan With P 3.128M Starting Price

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GAC Philippines Brings Back Emkoo Hybrid With More Affordable Price Tag

May 5, 2026

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

Formula 1 Wants To Go Back To V8s By 2030

Lexus Is Official Mobility Partner Of ASEAN 2026

May 4, 2026

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

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The Kia Sonet Remains Enticing Despite The Fuel Prices

May 2, 2026

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

Ford Territory Hybrid Owners Share What They Love About Their Crossovers

Let's Geek Out On The 2027 Lexus ES 350h's Sixth-Generation Hybrid Powertrain

Nissan Philippines Sold Almost As Much Z Sportscars As Subaru Did As A Brand In Q1 2026

May 1, 2026

Suzuki Auto Opens In Pasong Tamo, Makati

Is This The Refreshed 2027 Hyundai Custin?

Look Out BYD Tang: MG To Launch Three-Row MG RX9 Plug-In Hybrid SUV