It is currently used as a fleet vehicle for the 2026 ASEAN Summit
by Billy Caluag
A total of 125 electrified vehicles are being deployed for diplomatic use
In a press release, SMC Asia Car Distributors Corp. announced that BMW has been appointed as the Official Premium Mobility Partner for the ASEAN 2026 Summit. The German automaker will be providing the summit a fleet of 125 vehicles focused on safety,
by Angelo Nieto
It’s the most compact plug-in hybrid in the brand’s premium SUV lineup
BMW has just announced the arrival of the X1 xDrive25e xLine in the Philippine market. The plug-in hybrid SUV joins the German manufacturer's growing lineup of electrified models. and will accompany the brand's current PHEV offerings, which include variants
by Lije Martin
Another hybrid joins the local BMW lineup
BMW Philippines continues to expand its hybrid lineup. After bringing in the plug-in hybrid X3 and X5 models, the carmaker has now launched the PHEV version of its smallest SUV, the X1.The-take a deep breath-new BMW X1 xDrive25e
That makes three 7-Series options in the Philippines
BMW Philippines has added another plug-in hybrid to its lineup by way of the new 750e xDrive. This also marks the third 7-Series on offer in the country, following the fully electric i7 and the combustion-engined 735i.Interestingly, this
by Billy Caluag
It’s back to basics for BMW
The 2026 BMW 318i Professional is now available in the Philippines, capping off the nameplate's 50th year of production. This facelifted model arrives as the second Life Cycle Impulse or iteration in the current G20 platform.Retained in the same form
Discounted vehicles range from the 3-Series to the XM Label
If you've been thinking about adding a Bimmer (or two) to your garage, then now might be the right time. BMW Philippines is offering a mountain of cash discounts on most of its extensive lineup. Vehicles spanning from the 3-Series
And why the Philippines is not ready yet
Plant tours are part and parcel of brand trips. So when we were told that after the iX3 Neue Klasse launch in Munich, BMW would fly us out to Debrecen in Hungary to get a preview of BMW Group Plant Debrecen, where
Succeeding Spencer Yu’s seven-year tenure
BMW Philippines will now be led by Jacob Ang (pictured above; fourth from the left), as announced by SMC Asia Cars Distributors (SMCACD)-the local operators of the German carmaker. Ang will be succeeding outgoing president Spencer Yu, who is coming off
The off-roader will also succeed the XM
BMW is set to take on the Mercedes-Benz G-Class, as its new luxury off-roader is scheduled to debut in 2029. According to Automotive News, BMW already has the main component to manufacture its first off-roader-named in the
by Billy Caluag
Doing its part in saving the wagons
While popular in Europe, station wagons are more a niche model than go-to buy in the Philippines. Blame it on constant flooding and bad roads, but these cars generally don't have a wide audience here. You can also blame it
The sedan is offered, too
The idea of a BMW M5 Touring isn't entirely new. The first one was with the E34 generation in 1992, followed by the E61 model in 2007. Now, After two generations, the M5 Touring returns wearing the internal code G99.That'
The offer is available at all BMW dealerships nationwide
Is a BMW on your shopping list this weekend? Well, lucky you, not just for being able to afford one, but also because the BMW Joy in Motion event is happening from July 11 to 13, 2025, and it's the perfect
Cheers to the car that made BMW
Sometimes, it only takes a single car to define a brand. For BMW, it's safe to say that it's the 3-Series. While it isn't the first sport sedan even within the brand's ranks, it remains the benchmark
Behind the wheel, and in the backseat of the i7, 735i, and the X7
Understanding BMW's model naming conventions is a skill in and of itself, and committing that to memory is a whole other feat. When the brand started to roll out its electric fleet, it gave fanboys and gearheads another challenge to accept.
by Billy Caluag
Is 838hp enough for you?
Might we interest you in some automotive smelling salts to go along with your morning cup of coffee? Mansory has the goods with its new G90-generation M5 kit, and we'll get on to those looks in a second. First, a
The most powerful and ridiculous wagon on sale today
The BMW M3 Competition xDrive Touring is a mouthful of a name for what we find is a simple car. Let's break down that long name: This is a BMW, obviously; M3 means this is the sportiest version of the venerable
Is the 5-Series still the gold standard for executive sedans?
The previous-generation BMW 5-Series was still mostly an analog version of the prototypical business-class, three-box design. For its eighth generation, it retained the same formula that made it the beloved choice of those stepping into the first rung
It’s the 750e xDrive plug-in hybrid
We can still remember the reaction we had when the seventh-generation BMW 7-Series revealed itself in mid-2022. Internally known as the G70, to say we gasped was an understatement given the understated elegance the previous two models had. It
Catch BMW PH’s Festival of Deals event at C1 Park, BGC, on May 16
The summer of 2025 could be the year you score your ultimate driving machine. BMW Philippines has kicked off its Festival of Deals, with several discounts on a number of its most popular models.The discounts will run all month long, closing
Let’s find out
Why, of course it is. When the iX landed in the Philippines, the local automotive landscape looked very different. There were much fewer EVs available-heck, I think there were just a few on sale then-and there weren't a lot
