Done right, motor shows are wonderful things
by Dinzo Tabamo
T-OPT has already established itself in Thailand and Indonesia
T-OPT, an aftermarket brand for auto parts, has set up shop at the 2026 Manila International Auto Show, signaling its entry into the Philippine market. It has already established itself across Southeast Asia, offering its products to owners of aging Toyota
The Haval H7, Tank 700, and Ora 5 are on the way
GWM Philippines is going all-in on electrification. In an effort to offer a diverse array of powertrain options, the Chinese carmaker has previewed three new vehicles at the 2026 Manila International Auto Show.Taking center stage was the GWM Tank 700
It's the brand's official debut in the Philippines
Deepal is officially in the Philippines, making its debut at the 2026 Manila International Auto Show. The Chinese carmaker-distributed locally by Autohub-previewed its introductory lineup at the event: the Deepal S05, S07, and G318 REEV.The Deepal S05 is a
by Lije Martin
We’ll be seeing these hybrid SUVs on the market soon
Denza Philippines has put the B5 and B8 plug-in hybrid SUVs on display at the 2026 Manila International Auto Show. The Chinese brand officially began local operations in February 2026 as it launched the D9 MPV, with these two vehicles looming
The G700 also boosts Jetour’s plug-in hybrid lineup
Jetour Auto Philippines has effectively entered the luxury SUV market with the arrival of the plug-in hybrid GAIA G700. Priced at a premium P4.488 million, Jetour's latest offering enters the country as a competitor against the likes of the
Also launched was the MG 5 Prestige, a feature-packed sedan priced at P888k
Morris Garages has unveiled the MG G50 PHEV and the MG 5 Prestige at the 2026 Manila International Auto Show (MIAS).The MG G50 PHEV is the brand's plug-in hybrid version of its seven-seater MPV, priced at P1,398,
by Lije Martin
The brand has also previewed the E8 HEV, an all-new hybrid MPV
GAC Motor Philippines has also taken center stage at the 2026 Manila International Auto Show and pulled the drapes off a couple of interesting new models.First up is the new GAC GS8 HEV. As many of you may know, the GS8
Another new BYD EV is on its way
The 2026 Manila International Auto Show is in full swing, and one of the first showcases of the day is the BYD Atto 2. After almost a year of speculation, this electric crossover has finally landed on Philippine soil, appearing alongside the
This is now Kia’s most affordable electric vehicle in its local lineup
Kia Philippines is expanding its electrified lineup further this year. The Korean carmaker has now launched the all-new EV5 at the 2026 Manila International Show. The EV5 joins the Kia stable as the brand's most affordable electric vehicle. It comes
The first venue will still be the World Trade Center
The Manila International Auto Show will be returning to the Philippine Trade Training Center (PTTC) this year as a supplementary venue to the World Trade Center (WTC). It will add over 3,000sqm of floor space, which should accommodate almost 100 more
This year’s theme is ‘Powering Mobility’
It's that time of year again for local car enthusiasts: The 2026 Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) will be held from April 9 to 12, still at the World Trade Center in Pasay City.This year's theme is 'Powering Mobility.'
It promises more than 400km of range on a single charge
A year ago, Lynk & Co marked its arrival in our market at the 2024 Manila International Auto Show. The brand has gotten quite busy since then, and now at MIAS 2025, it's added another new model to its lineup.Say hello
Looking forward to it?
We're just a month away from the 2025 Manila International Auto Show (MIAS 2025), so that's something to look forward to in April. This year's edition is a pretty huge deal, too. That's because 2025 marks the 20th
What do you think?
Every once in a while, a carmaker-usually from China-comes up with something to rival the ever-popular Toyota Alphard. There's just really something about that luxury minivan market that everybody seems to keep wanting in on it.Anyway, the
It may look cute, but this thing has a range of up to 500km
Astara got really busy at this year's Manila International Auto Show (MIAS), showcasing its complete portfolio, including the lineups of its newest brands in JMC and JAC. You could argue, though, that the latter had one particular model that was catching
There’s room for an EV crossover in Nissan PH's lineup
It could be said that Nissan is one of the brands that helped pave the way for electrification in the Philippines. It started with the Leaf in 2019 and has since been followed up by the popular Kicks e-Power. As it
What a day for Hyundai
It's been one heck of an outing so far for Hyundai Motor Philippines (HMPH) at this year's Manila International Auto Show (MIAS). Alongside the launch of the all-new Elantra N, the carmaker has also rolled out the Ioniq 5
It could be priced from P1.35 to P1.38 million
JMC isn't the only new brand in Astara's portfolio that's taking its turn in the limelight at this year's Manila International Auto Show (MIAS)-JAC is also showcasing its revamped lineup in the market.The new JAC roster
Its larger sibling, the Grand Avenue, starts at P1.221-M
After the preview of the GAC Emkoo Hybrid, Astara shifts its focus toward one of the newest brands in its portfolio: JMC.The Chinese carmaker recently revealed its full lineup to the media, and now the two trucks in its roster have
The most expensive model costs P2.748-M
March 2024 saw the official introduction of Lynk & Co in the Philippines. The brand is a result of Volvo and Geely's partnership with all its models having input from each other. Distributed by United Asia Automotive Group, Inc. (UAAGI), the
