It’s a proper build for the track
How would you customize this SUV?
The Toyota Land Cruiser FJ will be launched in our market sometime this year, but before that, it made its regional debut at the 2026 Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS) last week. Over there, it will start at 1,269,000 Thai
It will join the e:N1 as Honda’s second EV
Honda is overhauling its electrification strategy. The Japanese carmaker announced that its fully electric 0-Series has officially been shelved, while the Afeela brand was also scrapped. Overall, the company is expected to absorb up to ¥2.5 trillion in losses. But
by Billy Caluag
There's also an EV version with more than 500km of range
The GWM Ora 5 has officially landed in Southeast Asia after debuting at the 2026 Bangkok International Motor Show. While we typically know the nameplate as a lineup of fully electric vehicles, GWM has now added a hybrid option to the Ora
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The all-electric midsize aims to punch above its price bracket
We first saw the all-electric in person Mazda 6e at last year's Bangkok International Motor Show, and here we have it again at BIMS 2026-this time with a confirmed price tag.The base Premium variant goes for 1,169,
by Angelo Nieto
Now we wait for the Philippine launch
The updated Lexus IS300h has made its regional debut at the 2026 Bangkok International Motor Show, and we're happy to report it still looks gorgeous as ever in person.The front carries some Camry DNA if you squint a certain way,
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You may have seen this before as the EX-60
After launching the 6e sedan at the Bangkok International Motor Show in 2025, Mazda has introduced another fully electric model at BIMS 2026: the Mazda CX-6e.Looks familiar? Yes, it's the same car that debuted in China last year as
It won’t be available on the Philippine market, though
The Bangkok International Motor Show has seen many important launches from Ford over the years, and for the event's 2026 iteration, the American carmaker's showcase is the latest variant of the Ranger in the region: the 2026 Ford Ranger Super
It will be built in and shipped from Thailand
The Toyota Land Cruiser FJ has officially launched in Thailand at the 2026 Bangkok International Motor Show, signaling that it will debut in the Philippines sooner rather than later. Its local release was confirmed by Toyota Motor Philippines in January, and FJ
by Billy Caluag
That’s a 44.8% increase over bookings made in 2024
The Bangkok International Motor Show, held from March 26 to April 5, enjoyed strong attendance and new vehicle bookings this year, despite the March 28 earthquake in neighboring Myanmar disrupting regular programming in the Thai capital.A total of 1,601,111
We’d totally go back next year
Thailand never disappoints. Whether you're going there as a tourist or a car enthusiast, there's a lot to soak in. The country doesn't just have a colorful culture, the same can be said about the car choices on offer.
Getting close to one is an event in itself
There are supercars, but then there are hypercars. Not only are these represent what's essentially the pinnacle of high performance road cars, these are incredibly rare. Spotting one is an event, but getting close to one is an occasion.While we
Yamaha’s newest supersport makes a public appearance
The 2025 Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS), as always, had its fair share of motorcycles on display. The Yamaha booth in particular had quite a number of bikes up on stage, with two of its latest models getting most of the attention:
It comes with plug-in hybrid power
Volvo is a bit of an underdog in the premium car market. And while the Swedish automaker is unfairly overlooked, it has some great offerings out there. With that, the company used the Bangkok International Motor Show to showcase its latest flagship
A hybrid, but not as you know it
The mere idea of electrifying the Porsche 911 is more than enough to chills down the car's purist fanbase. Remember, these were the same people who had a violent reaction when the headlights were slightly less round than its predecessor. We'
It would’ve been a good local addition
Since its global premiere in mid-2024, the all-new Audi A5 has been doing a fine job of succeeding the A4. It's been out in Europe for quite some time already, and it's finally made its debut in Southeast
It’s been two years since the model was discontinued in PH
The Honda Accord e:HEV is currently on display at the 2025 Bangkok International Motor Show, and it has got us in our feelings. It's been over two years since the Accord was discontinued in the Philippines, and the local-midsize
by Billy Caluag
This EV already has homologation papers from the LTO
The BYD eMAX 7 is one step closer to a Philippine debut. BYD's electric MPV already has its homologation papers from the Land Transporation Office (LTO), for both its superior and standard variants.It is currently on display at the 2025
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We’re hoping for a PH debut soon
The Honda City e:HEV has taken center stage at the 2025 Bangkok International Motor Show. Honda's popular subcompact sedan is the latest edition to its e:HEV, or hybrid vehicle, lineup.The hybrid City has yet to make any noise
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It would be great to see these in PH
Are plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) the ideal electrified vehicle for the Philippines? Given our limited (but expanding) charging infrastructure in the country, that might be the case. But whatever your stand on it is, there's no denying that more automakers are
Should BYD Cars Philippines bring this in?
Brands have come out and showed out at the 2025 Bangkok International Motor Show. BYD, for one, has brought out its whole lineup, and it gives us a glimpse of what could be to come in our market.While the Atto 2
