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July 6, 2026

Ferrari 12Cilindri Manuale Brings Back The V12 Manual But With A Twist

Bemoaning the loss of the manual transmission? Ferrari is bringing back the fun and engagement of a three-pedal Prancing Horse as part of a limited-edition series for its 12Cilindri supercar (read our first drive). But unlike a traditional manual transmission car, the Ferrari 12Cilindri Manuale uses a “manual-by-wire” system—the brand’s first.

Review: 2026 Hyundai Elantra 1.6 GL

The Hyundai Elantra is a peculiar beast here in the Philippines. The compact car segment may be dwindling in terms of volume (and relevance to be completely honest), but the Korean automaker doubled down by introducing no less than six variants encompassing a barebones fleet special all the way to a full-fledged high-performance N. In the one year or so that it has been available in the market, we’ve managed to sample the Elantra N, the Elantra N Line, and the Elantra HEV Premium. Now, we’ve completed the Infinity Stones by getting seat time in the just-above base Elantra GL variant.

It looks like Mazda Philippines is gearing up for the launch of the all-new, third-generation CX-5.

It took a while, but it’s official: the Mazda3 and CX-30 are now recognized by the Department of Energy as Hybrid Electric Vehicles.

In A Massive Push, BYD Cars Opened 7 New Dealerships In Q2 2026

In a massive push to bring electrified transport solutions closer to more Filipino communities, BYD Cars Philippines, a subsidiary of ACMobility, has rapidly expanded its footprint with a wave of new dealership inaugurations across the country.

GWM Philippines, under the exclusive distributorship of Luxuriant Automotive Group, Inc. (LAGI) has achieved a record-breaking sales performance with 112 units sold nationwide in June. This is a 50 percent year-on-year increase and is the strongest monthly performance of the brand in its history in the Philippines.

Hyundai Motor Philippines is celebrating 300,000 units sold in the Philippines with a slew of offers for select models including the Santa Fe, Stargazer, and Elantra. Until July 31, customers can take advantage of generous cash savings and fuel rebates.

The all-new, third-generation CX-5 builds on Mazda’s reputation for safety with the compact SUV scoring perfect scores at both the Euro NCAP (European New Car Assessment Program) and the ANCAP (Australasian New Car Assessment Program).

Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC), in partnership with Isuzu General Santos and the Local Government Unit of Barangay Burias, conducted a relief assistance activity for families affected by the recent earthquake in Glan, Sarangani.

ACMobility’s Power-on-Wheels (POW) is now available for enterprise customers in Metro Manila as well as select parts of South and North Luzon.

Honda Cars Parañaque Now Open

Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) continues its expansion with the inauguration of Honda Cars Parañaque. Previously, customers in the area had to commute to adjacent cities to address their automotive needs. With this latest expansion, HCPI delivers a seamless, highly accessible sales and after-sales experience tailored specifically to the growing Parañaque community.

Culminating the 35th anniversary of their 24 Hours of Le Mans victory, Mazda has announced that at the Mazda Fan Festa 2026, two Mazda 787Bs will run together for the first time.

GAC Philippines is extending its introductory offer for its all-electric Aion UT until the end of July. This as the EV hatchback continues its strong sales around the world.

Kia Philippines joined forces with the Kia Sonet Pilipinas Club to celebrate its second anniversary. The expanding community mirrors the market success of the sub-compact SUV, which has officially surpassed the 10,000-unit sales mark since its local debut. Reaching this milestone firmly cements the Kia Sonet’s status as a crowd favorite for Filipino motorists.

The Mazda 787B is one busy machine during the 35th anniversary of its Le Mans win. After returning to Circuit de la Sarthe this month, it’ll head to the United States for the first time.

Inchcape Philippines Sells Mazda Retail Operations

Inchcape Philippines, through one of its retail arms, ICATS Asian Motors Inc., and Mazda Philippines (Bermaz Auto Philippines Inc.) announced that ICATS Asian Motors Inc. has entered into an agreement to sell its Mazda Pasig C5 retail operations to Bermaz Auto Philippines Inc. effective August 1, 2026.

BMW has always been synonymous with innovation, driving, and luxury; the German automaker’s storied history is underscored by the pursuit of the very best driving cars money can buy. The ethos of “The Ultimate Driving Machine” runs from the very top of the sports models all the way to the normal ones; no car is left behind when it comes to being able to have the BMW driving characteristics.

Omoda and Jaecoo Philippines continues its dealership expansion with the opening of two new locations in Cavite. This as the brand prepares for the launch of its Jaecoo J5 EV this month.

Realizing the need to support diverse powertrains of its global customers, BMW has unveiled the all-new, fifth-generation X5 that’s engineered to support five drive systems from the get-go.

Honda takes a step closer to coming up a hotted version of the Prelude with the “dynamic debut” of the Prelude HRC (Honda Racing Corporation).

GWM Philippines Accelerates Haval H7 Vehicle Allocation To Meet Strong Demand

After its official Philippine launch last June 15, GWM Philippines has commenced nationwide retail deliveries of its GWM Haval H7.

Just two years after its local introduction, BYD Cars Philippines has confirmed that it’s almost ready to launch the new Seal 5 DM-i.

Entry-level car models are the most important offerings of any mass-market brand; these are destined to carry the sales volume. BYD’s success in the Philippines is often underscored by the more expensive Sealion models (5 and 6) as well as the Atto and Seagull EVs, but there is a silent killer among them, the true sales king for BYD with an increasing presence on our roads.

The Mitsubishi XFORCE Gets Approval With Its Perfect Balance

Don’t fix what’s not broken. It’s a common quote that should be heard more by politicians with their road projects but in the case of car brands, they see it as a challenge. Leaving things as is will lead to stagnation and so they improve their offerings, despite being already good.

Mitsubishi continues its tease of the all-new Pajero ahead of its autumn 2026 (September to December) global launch.

In the May 2026 CAMPI-TMA industry report, Toyota Motor Philippines managed to sell 16,076 units—enough for the carmaker to garner a 50.92 percent market share. This figure is also 19.5 percent higher than April’s (14,284). But just how does it stack up against other global markets?

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July 6, 2026

Ferrari 12Cilindri Manuale Brings Back The V12 Manual But With A Twist

July 5, 2026

Review: 2026 Hyundai Elantra 1.6 GL

All-New 2027 Mazda CX-5 Gears For Philippine Launch As It Receives DOE Hybrid Recognition

The Mazda3 And CX-30 Are Now DOE Recognized Hybrids

July 3, 2026

In A Massive Push, BYD Cars Opened 7 New Dealerships In Q2 2026

GWM Philippines Just Had Its Best Monthly Sales In Its History Last June

Hyundai PH Offering Discounts Up To P1-Million This July

All-New Mazda CX-5 Scores 5-Star Safety Rating In Euro NCAP, ANCAP

Isuzu PH Brings Relief To Earthquake-Hit Families In Sarangani

ACMobility Power-On-Wheels Now Available To Charge Fleet Operations

July 2, 2026

Honda Cars Parañaque Now Open

Mazda Is Bringing 2 787Bs And Holding Heritage Car Test Drives At This Year's Fan Festa At Fuji Speedway

GAC Philippines Extends Aion UT Introductory Offer

Kia Philippines Celebrates 2nd Anniversary Of Sonet Pilipinas Club

The Mazda 787B Heads To The United States For The First Time

July 1, 2026

Inchcape Philippines Sells Mazda Retail Operations

The BMW X1 xDrive25e xLine PHEV Is The Ultimate Sustainable Driving Machine

Omoda Jaecoo Opens Two New Locations In Cavite

All-New 2027 BMW X5 Provides The Power Of Powertrain Choice

Go Faster Version Of Honda Prelude Inches To Production

June 30, 2026

GWM Philippines Accelerates Haval H7 Vehicle Allocation To Meet Strong Demand

BYD Cars PH Just Confirmed: The New Seal 5 DM-i Coming Real Soon

The BYD Seal 5 DM-i Dynamic Brings A Lot To The Table, And That's Why The Market's Responding

June 29, 2026

The Mitsubishi XFORCE Gets Approval With Its Perfect Balance

Mitsubishi Confirms That All-New 2027 Pajero Will Get The Iconic Multi-Meter Display

By The Numbers: Is Toyota PH Getting Left Behind The xEV Shift?