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September 2, 2023

Meet The New MINI Family: All-New 2024 Cooper, Countryman Go Electric


Mini has unveiled the new Mini family in the form of the all-new 3-door and Countryman models. On its way to becoming an all-electric brand, these two models represent the first steps in a build to reinvent itself without neglecting its origins and traditions.

July 27, 2022

The Aceman Is MINI's First EV SUV


MINI is the first brand under the BMW Group that’s going fully electric, and now, the world gets its first glimpse of an all-new SUV model that’s slotting between the Cooper and Countryman: the Mini Aceman.

December 12, 2021

2022 MINI Countryman Arrives In The Philippines For P 3.750M


MINI Asia and British United Automobiles, Inc., caps off the year with the launch of the 2022 MINI Countryman. The biggest and most versatile member of the MINI family, the refreshed model offers a more refined design together with improved equipment and technology.

July 12, 2021

BMW Posts Record First Half 2021 Sales


BMW sales soared 39.9 percent to 1,178,292 vehicles sold worldwide. This beats the German automaker’s best figure for the same period pre-pandemic.

April 27, 2021

Review: 2021 Volvo XC40 T5 R Design


Ask the average car buyer, and they’ll tell you that Volvo is best known for safe family haulers. While that’s not a bad image to possess, in the luxury space, the majority of buyers want a dose of excitement injected as well. This is where the Volvo XC40 and its off-beat creativity comes across as refreshing.

July 23, 2020

American Car Brands Have Greatest "APEAL"; Kia Lords Over Japanese Brands


When it comes to driving sales, as well as generating brand loyalty and advocacy, vehicles that create joy for their owners often overcomes any negatives caused by problems they experience. This phenomenon is most effectively seen in the J.D. Power 2020 Automotive Performance, Execution, and Layout (APEAL) Study, the 2020 results of which was just released.

February 17, 2020

MINI PH Brings In the 2020 John Cooper Works Countryman and Clubman


British United Automobiles, the exclusive distributor of MINI in the Philippines, announces the arrival of the 2020 MINI John Cooper Works Clubman and John Cooper Works Countryman—a pair of 300-plus horsepower, factory-tuned premium compacts that now rightfully earn their place as part of MINI’s top-tier JCW family.

February 2, 2020

Next-Generation MINI Delayed Due to Brexit, Cost Concerns


One of the early victims of Britain’s decision to exit the European Union is the next-generation Mini. An exclusive report by Reuters says that development over at BMW’s British brand has been slowed down to due uncertainty over Britain’s trade relations with the EU.

October 29, 2019

MINI Opens in Pampanga


Mini Philippines and Laus Group, the newly authorized distributor of Mini cars in the Philippines, today opened the doors of a brand new 300-square feet Mini showroom at Laus Group Event Centre Boulevard, in the Laus Group Complex, in the City of San Fernando, Pampanga. This is the first Mini showroom outside of Metro Manila and in North Luzon, as well as the first Mini dealership for Laus Group, operated by Iconic Automobile Enterprise Inc. The showroom provides full sales and aftersales facilities, and serves as a key touchpoint for customers to engage with the brand throughout their car ownership journey.

August 14, 2019

10 Millionth MINI Rolls Off the Assembly Line


As Mini continues to celebrate its 60th anniversary, the brand has achieved a new feat as the ten millionth Mini produced globally since 1959 rolled off the assembly line.

July 25, 2019

Porsche is the Most Appealing Car Brand Says Owners


Quick, what’s the car brand that brings a strong emotional attachment to its owner? Which brand delivers the most excitement? If you’re thinking, Porsche then you’re absolutely right.

May 11, 2018

MINI Philippines Freezes Prices Until June 15, 2018


In the market for a brand-new MINI? Well, you better get it before June 15 since British United Automobiles, the exclusive distributor and dealer of MINI has announced that by then, they’ll be increasing their prices up to 10 percent.

December 26, 2017

Top 5 Picks for 2017


It’s almost the end of the year and that means it’s time for CarGuide.PH’s annual Top 5 Picks. Before revealing this year’s best, now would be a great time to look at the previous winners (2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011). Regular readers know that our Top 5 Picks is done differently from anyone else. Instead of categorizing and sub-categorizing them (sometimes conveniently to make a brand win), we simply lump everything together.

November 24, 2017

The Cars of 2017 Are Less Fuel Efficient Compared to Last Year's


Last year, the Department of Energy (DOE) in cooperation with Petron held the first-ever Euro 4 fuel economy run in the country. Supposedly a dry run for the DOE’s efforts for a standardized fuel economy benchmark (surprise: there’s still none), 70 vehicles were driven at midnight on a mostly empty highway course. This year, the DOE held another fuel economy run (the 13th such event) with 55 vehicles present. They threw away the guise of creating a standardized benchmark and highlighted instead its consumer-focused “E-Power Mo” campaign which aims to highlight efficiency as a main factor in purchasing a vehicle.

September 1, 2017

MINI Grows Big: Opens Alabang Showroom, Plans to Expand Product Range


Amidst the uncertainty because of the proposed New Vehicle Excise Tax, British United Automobiles (BUAI), the exclusive distributor of MINI vehicles in the country remains bullish for its Philippine market plans. And with dealership expansion a core part of MINI’s strategy in the country, BUAI formally opened its new pop-up store located in Alabang.

May 8, 2017

2017 MINI Countryman is a New Kind of Story Teller


MINI unveils the all-new second-generation Countryman for the Philippine market. The biggest and most versatile model in the brand’s 58-year history, the Countryman reflects considerable advancements in space, functionality, athleticism, and premium characteristics.

April 19, 2017

Wards Reveals 10 Best Car Interiors for 2017


Wards Auto, an American-based organization that has covered the automotive industry for over 80 years has awarded the winners of this year’s 10 Best Interiors. With no restraint on pricing, these 10 vehicles bested 21 other nominees based on the following criteria: aesthetics, comfort, ergonomics, materials usage, fit and finish, and user-friendliness.

July 3, 2016

The Philippine Car Price Guide: June-July 2016

Here’s the June-July 2016 edition of The Philippine Car Price Guide. Since there wasn’t much happening in way of car launches, this update focuses more on new variants and price adjustments.  Before going further, take note that all Car Models that have links means we’ve driven them. At least you can also use this as a handy guide if you want to keep tabs on our test drives.
  • BMW (model updates)
  • Ford EcoSport (price adjustment)
  • Ford Fiesta (new variants)
  • Honda Accord
  • Honda Civic 1.8 E Modulo
  • Honda Odyssey
  • Hyundai Accent (price adjustment)
  • Hyundai Elantra (price adjustment)
  • Hyundai Starex (price adjustment)
  • Isuzu (model updates)
  • Mitsubishi ASX (price adjustment)
  • Mitsubishi Mirage G4 (price adjustment)
  • Mitsubishi Montero Sport (price adjustment)
  • Mitsubishi Pajero (price adjustment)
  • Nissan NP300 Navara (price adjustment, new variants)
  • Nissan NV350 Urvan (price adjustment)
  • Subaru XV (price adjustment)

May 11, 2016

Philippine Car Price Guide: May 2016

The height of summer brings some of the coolest new cars to hit the Philippine market. In this update of the Philippine Car Price Guide, we have some of the much-awaited new cars making their debut on the list. Also, any vehicle that’s clickable (with a link) brings you to our test drive or first drive of that particular variant. Now neat is that?
  • Chevrolet Colorado (new variant)
  • Ford Everest (price increase)
  • Ford Explorer Sport (price increase)
  • Great Wall Haval M4
  • Honda Accord (price increase)
  • Honda Brio Amaze (new variant)
  • Honda City (price increase)
  • Honda Civic
  • Honda HR-V (price increase)
  • Honda Jazz (price increase)
  • Honda Mobilio (price increase)
  • Honda Odyssey (price increase)
  • Isuzu mu-X
  • Kia Soul (new variant)
  • Mazda6 Skyactiv-D
  • Mazda CX-5 Skyactiv-D
  • MINI Cooper Convertible
  • Suzuki Ertiga
  • Toyota Wigo (price increase)
  • Volkswagen Golf
  • Volkswagen Jetta
  • Volkswagen Polo

April 10, 2016

Philippine Car Price Guide: April 2016

The Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) has just ended and with that, it’s time to update The Philippine Car Price Guide. Given the several car launches/previews held at the annual summer motoring show, we’ve included them in this update.
  • Chevrolet Sail
  • Chrysler Town&Country (price update)
  • Dodge (price update)
  • Ford EcoSport (new variant)
  • Ford Everest (new variant)
  • Foton Toplander (new variants)
  • Honda City 1.5 E Special Edition
  • Hyundai Accent (2016 model)
  • Hyundai Elantra (new variant)
  • Hyundai Eon (new variant)
  • Hyundai Santa Fe (2016 model)
  • Hyundai Veloster
  • Isuzu Crosswind (new variants)
  • Jeep Wrangler (new variants)
  • Kia Grand Carnival (price update)
  • Kia Sportage
  • Mazda2 (new variant)
  • MINI Cooper Clubman
  • Mitsubishi Mirage (2016 model)
  • Mitsubishi Lancer EX (2016 model)
  • SsangYong Korando
  • SsangYong Tivoli
  • SsangYong Rodius
  • Subaru Forester (2016 model)
  • Suzuki Ciaz