September 1, 2026
Hino Value+ Promo Reinforces Customer Value
Hino Motors Philippines (HMP) has introduced the Hino Value+ Promo, an initiative designed to help customers maximize their investment through a combination of purchase incentives and aftersales support.
Filed Under:
Hino Corporate,
News,
Service
UAAGI On The Move Heads To SM Megmall This September 3-6
UAAGI Auto Group brings its New Energy Vehicle line-up to SM Megamall for the fifth leg of its roadshow series: UAAGI On the Move. This one-stop-shop vehicle display and test-drive extravaganza transforms the SM Megamall Fashion Hall into an electrified motoring experience this September 3 to 6, 2026.
Filed Under:
BAIC Corporate,
Chery Corporate,
Events,
Foton Corporate,
Jetour Corporate,
News,
Radar Corporate
August 31, 2026
Nissan, Honda To Jointly Develop ECUs, Vehicle Software
Nissan and Honda have formally entered into a joint development agreement to standardize multiple electronic control units (ECUs) that form the core of its next-generation vehicles, along with the in-vehicle operating system and key parts of the middleware and vehicle control software that run on these ECUs.
Filed Under:
Honda Corporate,
News,
Nissan Corporate,
Technology
Review: 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 Calligraphy AWD Long Range
The Ioniq 9 is Hyundai’s third all-electric offering in the Philippines. It’s also their biggest and most expensive. At P 4,580,000, it has crept up into true luxury category and, therefore, makes it one challenging sale. Nonetheless, it serves as a test on whether a Korean luxury vehicle can be taken seriously outside its typical clientele of expats and diplomats. After a week’s worth of driving, it can be summed up in a way that its luxury cost is entirely justified. Apart from one nagging issue.
Filed Under:
Driver's Seat,
Electric Vehicles (EV),
Hyundai Ioniq 9,
Luxury SUV
First-Ever Philippine International Truck Show Happening This October 22-24, 2026
The first Philippine International Truck Show (PITS) is happening this October 22 to 24, 2026 at Hall 1, SMX Convention Center Manila in Pasay. The show is organized by the Truck Manufacturers Association (TMA) together with the Automotive Body Manufacturers Association of the Philippines (ABMAP).
This Rare 1 Of 1 Mini Cooper 1965 Victory Edition Has Been Sold Even Before It Arrived In The Philippines
A limited-edition Mini has launched in the Philippines and it was spoken for even before its arrival. Thankfully, before the one and only allocation of the Mini 1965 Victory Edition ended up with its owner, a local photoshoot was done to show off the unique Mini.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
MINI Cooper,
News,
Sports Car
August 28, 2026
Here Are The Full Specs Of The 2027 Nissan Kicks e-Power. Yours Starting At P 1.499M
After a lengthy preview, Nissan Philippines has finally launched the all-new 2027 Nissan Kicks e-Power and prepare to be shocked with its pricing.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Compact Crossover,
Nissan Kicks
How Did Jetour Become The Philippines' Best-Selling PHEV Brand?
Jetour Auto Philippines, Inc. (JAPI) has recorded its strongest sales performance yet with year-to-date sales of 2,055 units. And with 1,891 unit sold, it has also been recognized as the top-selling Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) brand for the first half of 2026 among CAMPI-TMA members.
Filed Under:
Jetour Corporate,
News
5 Things We Love About The MG S5 EV
MG is banking on electrification as its main driver here in the Philippines. If you didn’t notice, they launched four new energy vehicles so far just in the first half of 2026. There’s the PHEVs in the G50, HS, and RX9, while the MG4 Urban EV is their newest entry-level battery-electric vehicle.
Filed Under:
Compact Crossover,
Electric Vehicles (EV),
Feature,
MG S5
How Has Mazda Philippines Flourished Amidst The Onslaught Of Chinese Brands?
Mazda Philippines president Steven Tan reveals his company’s secret as to how they’ve kept the business profitable in the wake of the intense pressure brought on by Chinese brands.
Filed Under:
Mazda Corporate,
News
A New Chapter For Mazda C5 Pasig As Bermaz Auto Asia Takes Over From Inchcape
Bermaz Auto Philippines, Inc. (BAP) appoints Bermaz Auto Asia, Inc. (BAAI) to assume the operations of Mazda C5 Pasig as part of Mazda Philippines’ commitment to deliver an elevated ownership experience for Filipino customers. BAAI is an associated company of BAP, the exclusive distributor of Mazda in the Philippines.
Filed Under:
Dealerships,
Mazda Corporate,
News
August 27, 2026
Check Out The Specs Of MG Philippines' P 1.448M S5 EV SUV
After previewing it last July, MG Philippines has officially launched its latest all-electric SUV, the MG S5 EV. Priced at P 1,448,888 (P 1,408,888 introductory), it’ll go against the likes of the GAC Aion V (P 1,498,000), BYD Atto 3 (P 1,638,000) and Dongfeng Vigo EV (P 1,458,000).
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Compact Crossover,
Electric Vehicles (EV),
MG S5
Travelers Opting To Self-Drive Surge 81 Percent Worldwide
More travelers are choosing to explore destinations at their own pace, with rental cars offering the flexibility to go beyond the usual routes and discover places that are harder to reach. According to data from Trip.com, a leading global travel agency, car rental bookings have spiked 81 percent over the past year. The growth reflects a broader shift in travel behavior: self-drive is no longer simply about getting from one place to another, but about creating more immersive and personalized journeys.
AI-Driven Tech Will Become Xpeng's Biggest Differentiator
Xpeng believes “AI Mobility” will be their biggest differentiation when they launch in the Philippines this September. While the arrival of Chinese brands has made electrified vehicles with impressive range and equipment more commonplace in the country, Xpeng says this isn’t enough. To compete against established brands as well as other Chinese models, they believe it’s all about bringing something genuinely different and that is AI Mobility.
Filed Under:
Compact SUV,
Electric Vehicles (EV),
Luxury MPV,
Xpeng Corporate,
Xpeng L03,
Xpeng X9
EcoOil Fuel Stations To Carry Mobil Lubricants
ExxonMobil Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. partners with TPC Energy Corporation as an official distributor for Mobil branded lubricant products and services in the Philippines.
August 26, 2026
iCAUR Is Coming To The Philippines This October
Another Chinese car brand is entering the Philippines, and this time, it’s utilizing its boxy styling to help it stand out. Meet iCaur (styled iCAUR) which will be distributed by Omoda Jaecoo Philippines.
Filed Under:
Compact SUV,
iCar V23,
iCaur Corporate,
iCaur V27,
Mid-sized SUV
Hyundai Reveals Aggressive Product Road Map Including Santa Fe Extended Range EV By 2027
Hyundai is reaffirming its targeting of hitting 5.55 million units in global sales by 2030, equivalent to a 6 percent market share. And to that end, they’re investing heavily to launch new or refreshed models—over 100 of them says the Korean automaker—by the same time frame. 58 of these are for North America, 49 in Korea, 41 in Europe, 26 in India and 22 in China. Many of these will be all-new products or entries into new market segments.
Filed Under:
Hyundai Corporate,
Hyundai Elantra,
Hyundai Ioniq 3,
Hyundai Santa Fe,
Hyundai Tucson,
News
Here Are Your Full 2026 Toyota Gazoo Racing Philippine Cup Race Weekend 3 Results
Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) held Race Weekend 3 of the 2026 Toyota Gazoo Racing (TGR) Philippine Cup, TMP’s premier racing series, last August 15 at the Batangas Racing Circuit (BRC). This marked the TGR Philippine Cup’s first time in BRC in its 13-year run.
Filed Under:
Motorsports,
News,
Toyota Corporate,
Toyota Vios Cup
Inchape Philippines Loses Changan, The Third Brand It Has Lost This 2026
It’s official: Inchcape Philippines just lost itself another brand. Having already lost their sole Mazda dealership and the distributorship of Stellantis’ Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, and Ram brands, they’re set to lose Changan.
Filed Under:
Changan Corporate,
News,
PHL Auto Industry
Green GSM Launches Premium Taxi Service In The Philippines
Green GSM, an all-electric ride-hailing platform, launched Premium Taxi, an upscale seven-seat taxi service in the Philippines. Using the VinFast Limo Green, the service is designed set a new standard for the high-end electric taxi segment in the market.
Filed Under:
Electric Vehicles (EV),
News,
Vinfast Corporate
Chery Auto PH Assures Chery Car Club Of Quality Aftersales
Chery Auto Philippines (CAP) gave members of the Chery Car Club a closer look at the people, processes, and standards behind its aftersales operations through its Behind The Scenes (BTS) event. Led by the brand’s Aftersales team, the initiative strengthens customer confidence by showing how Chery supports its customers beyond the showroom sales transaction.
Filed Under:
Chery Corporate,
News,
Service
Jetour GAIA G700 Is The Official Vehicle For Discovery's "Adventure Of Extremes" Season 2
The Jetour Gaia G700 has been selected as the official vehicle for Season 2 of Discovery’s Adventure of Extremes, a groundbreaking global partnership that marks world-renowned explorer Ed Stafford’s first-ever collaboration with an automotive brand.
Filed Under:
Jetour Corporate,
Jetour G700,
News
Isuzu Drives Modern Public Transport In Batangas With NPR PUV Turnover
Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC), together with dealer partner Isuzu Calapan, turned over two units of the Isuzu NPR85 Class III PUVs to Perlas RCG Transport Tours Corp., a transport cooperative based in Ibaan, Batangas.
Filed Under:
Isuzu Corporate,
News,
PUV Modernization
Review: 2026 Hyundai Creta N Line 1.5T DCT
The Hyundai Creta N Line came with a warning label. In memory, this is the first car I’ve tested that came with one. It wasn’t a label about just how cool looking this new compact crossover was or anything like that; it was about potential transmission overheating issues and how to deal with it. Although I found the label tucked away in the spare tire compartment, its layout suggests it was attached to the gear lever at delivery. Foreboding, isn’t it?
Filed Under:
Compact Crossover,
Driver's Seat,
Hyundai Creta
August 25, 2026
New Car Sales Reach Monthly High Last July 2026
The Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines, Inc. (CAMPI) and Truck Manufacturers Association, Inc. (TMA) reported total sales of 37,319 units for the month of July. Combined with sales estimates of other automotive brands, total Philippine industry sales reached 42,880—the highest monthly sales yet for the year.
Filed Under:
CAMPI,
News,
PHL Auto Industry
Suzuki Auto Festival Heads To SM Mall Of Asia This August 29-30
Suzuki Philippines brings its Auto Festival, “Good Vibes Ahead,” to the SM Mall of Asia Central Atrium this Saturday to Sunday, August 29 to 30, from 10 AM to 10 PM.
Filed Under:
Events,
News,
Suzuki Corporate
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