The sub-P1-M BEV hatch showdown
It would be the biggest model in the Swedish-Chinese brand’s lineup, if ever
After being unveiled last year, Lynk & Co's largest-ever vehicle could be coming to the Philippine market. The flagship full-size SUV has appeared on the Department of Energy's list of electric vehicles, albeit a bit light on information.The
by Angelo Nieto
This comes amid a domestic performance slump, but strong export growth
According to a Reuters report, BYD chairman Wang Chuanfu made a bold claim at an annual shareholder conference in Shenzen earlier this month: "BYD will truly become the number one automaker globally in terms of scale in five years." In 2025, BYD
by Angelo Nieto
It also confirmed its initial lineup of luxury electrified vehicles
Avatr, a luxury sub-brand under Changan Auto Group, is entering the Philippine automotive market through a distributorship agreement with Autowise Ventures Inc. (AUTO iCON Group), announced through a press release today.Avatr describes itself as a "luxury intelligent electric vehicle brand"
by Angelo Nieto
AI and shorter development cycles are being mandated by the legacy brand
Nikkei Asia has reported that Nissan will adopt strategies from Chinese rivals, enabling it to bring new models to market more quickly. In comparison, Japanese automakers are currently following much slower development cycles. Nissan looks to buck this trend by taking what
by Angelo Nieto
And it can do 105km on just electric power
The plug-in hybrid BYD Dolphin G DM-i has officially debuted, and the European market is getting first dibs. It comes with BYD's familiar DM-i powertrain, built around a 1.5-liter gasoline-powered generator and an 18.3kWh
by Billy Caluag
It also comes in 2WD and AWD variants
GWM Philippines has teased the arrival of the Haval H7 on its Facebook page. The electrified SUV, which first debuted at the 2026 Manila International Auto Show (MIAS), is set to launch on June 15 and will feature hybrid and plug-in
by Lije Martin
Another fully electric hatchback has entered the arena
Fully electric hatchbacks are having a moment in 2026. GAC recently launched its Aion UT, while Geely is gearing up to officially release its competitive EX2 on June 23. Suddenly, the BYD Seagull and Dolphin have a mountain of competition-and now,
by Billy Caluag
The German brand’s Chinese shareholders has raised eyebrows in America
It's no secret that the long-standing antagonistic relations between the United States and China has spilled over into the broader automotive industry. Lawmakers and manufacturers have strongly opposed the entry of Chinese brands into their home turf, but proposed legislation
by Angelo Nieto
BYD could be going for a deeper undercut with the ‘Essential’ variant
A new BYD has made its appearance on the Department of Energy's list of certified electric vehicles, and it's called the Seal 05 DM-i. That zero digit is an important distinction-this is meant to be an updated version
by Angelo Nieto
Under the brand name EMTA
Electric Mobility Technologies (EMT), a joint venture of several companies, including Chery, has plans to launch an electric kei car in Japan under the brand name EMTA. According to CarNewsChina.com, the launch is scheduled for 2027, with four cars expected to
by Lije Martin
It will likely just be called the ‘Chery Q’
Chery Auto Philippines has just teased its marquee model for the upcoming 2026 Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS). The event is set to take place next week, and now we know that the all-new Chery Q will be center stage.To
by Billy Caluag
BYD’s all-new performance EV has arrived
The BYD Sealion 7 has finally arrived in the Philippines. We've seen it twice at the Bangkok International Motor Show, but now, it becomes an official option for Filipino car buyers.According to BYD, the Sealion 7 is where performance meets
by Billy Caluag
Affordable and cheerful—or just affordable?
The subcompact crossover market is a fickle one in 2026. There now exist various specifications and layouts at various price points. In fact, there is now a decent selection of EVs and hybrids at this price, but what happens if you are
In a bid to replicate its breakout success at MIAS earlier this year
MG Philippines has published a new teaser on its official Facebook page, hinting at its lineup for the 2026 Philippine International Motor Show on June 4 to 7. The three vehicles are partially obscured by shadows, but we have a good idea
by Angelo Nieto
An new fully electric compact hatch has entered the arena
The 2026 GAC Aion UT has arrived, and this fully electric hatchback offers a compact form factor at a subcompact price. It also debuts as the first EV release from GAC International Philippines-the brand's new operators, who took over from
by Billy Caluag
Under the Stellantis-Dongfeng joint venture
Last week, multinational auto conglomerate Stellantis and Chinese automaker Dongfeng announced the signing of a new strategic cooperation agreement. This extension of the two companies' 34-year long partnership will see the production of new Peugeot and Jeep models in Wuhan, China.
by Angelo Nieto
It also marks the formal launch of its debut model, the G700
Earlier this year, Jetour Auo Philippines introduced its premium sub-brand GAIA to the local market at the 2026 Manila International Auto Show. Now, as the Chinese brand looks to expand its presence into the premium automotive segment, its showroom doors are
by Angelo Nieto
A P50,000 price bump for the sole variant
As of May 7, 2026, BYD Cars Philippines has quietly raised the price of one of its most popular models in their lineup: the Sealion 6 DM-i. The Chinese automaker's website now lists the Sealion 6 DM-i's price
by Angelo Nieto
The Department of Energy’s database says it could
Well, what do we have here? The popular Ford Territory Hybrid might be getting a new variant as the Department of Energy (DOE) has just updated its database of recognized electric vehicles.On the list is a curious Territory Hybrid Platinum, which
by Billy Caluag
Reports say it’s heading to Australia
Ford is shaping up to be the next carmaker to take its China-exclusive products global. A report from CarExpert shared that the range-extended hybrid Ford Bronco New Energy is scheduled to debut in Australia, and that could mean interesting things
by Billy Caluag
