The legend returns...as an ID.3 spin-off
by Joe Holding
Game on
Toyota is famously late to the EV game. After spending billions of dollars perfecting the hybrid formula, the Japanese giant then went in heavy on hydrogen. The resulting Mirai is a technological masterpiece but also a commercial dead end, given how fast
by Niky Tamayo
The General’s new groove
As global automakers scramble to fight the incoming horde of Chinese EVs, some are finding their self-developed EV offerings a bit too expensive for new buyers in emerging markets-especially American brands, with their tank-like three-ton electric SUVs.So
by Niky Tamayo
It was one of the first locally available EVs, but how does it fare in 2026?
It seems a crisis is an effective way to speed up tech adoption. During the pandemic, we saw this with cashless payments, online shopping, and systems for distance learning and remote work. With the seemingly never-ending fuel crisis, it's electrified
They don’t build them like this anymore
In March of this year, the conflict in the Middle East between Iran and the US-Israel coalition resulted in the fourth oil shock in modern history. Pump prices for diesel tripled up to P155 per liter, resulting in a surge of
We finally get behind the wheel of the all-new off-roader
It has been a while since we lost the name of the venerated off-roader in the original FJ Cruiser. That was a retro-styled 4x4 SUV that we think was way ahead of its time. This all-new 2026 Land Cruiser
The top-spec variant has an asking price of P1.198-M
We've had to wait a while, but the electrified Toyota Vios is finally on the local market-now known, of course, as the Toyota Ativ HEV. We took this hybrid subcompact sedan on a quick drive just before its launch, but
Here’s what you get from this P3.98-M package
Hyundai continues to electrify its lineup, and one of the latest models to get that treatment is the all-new Hyundai Palisade. The Korean brand's full-size SUV is now a hybrid, and it comes in a very competitive P3.98-
Once upon a time, Renault actually had representation in the Philippines
I barely got a chance to really know my Uncle Alex. He was a tall gentleman with a big voice; I was actually scared of him. Sadly, he fell ill and passed away when I was just six years old. But I
Are electrified pickups starting to pick up in the market?
We don't have a lot of electrified pickups here in the Philippines. Despite that, Changan has still taken a bet with the Changan Nevo Hunter REEV 4x4 Knight. The Chinese carmaker hopes to pull more buyers to the range-extended pickup
A proper sign of things to come
It looks like a Toyota Yaris. A Yaris with a bodykit, yes. A Yaris with a suspiciously extended wheelbase, certainly. A Yaris covered in some sort of digital camouflage, for sure. It isn't a Yaris. Not in any way that matters,
by Tom Ford
A proper comparo between two heavy hitters
There are only a few greater rivalries in the Philippine automotive market than the Nissan Patrol and the Toyota Land Cruiser. Both of these large SUVs have dominated their segment for decades, and they won't be going away anytime soon.The
Up against MPVs, compact to midsize crossovers, and everything in between
The Mitsubishi Destinator is an entirely new nameplate from the Japanese carmaker, and it is looking to make a splash in the Philippines. With a seven-seater cabin and plenty of cargo space, the Destinator is gearing up to go up against
As the kids say these days, “it’s so peak”
It's safe to say that 1982 was not a very good time for the Philippines. A major economic crisis was just around the corner, which itself was triggered by political instability, bringing the country to the brink of bankruptcy.It was
Before the luxury big-body SUVs, the LC was all about utility
In September of 2014, the Sky Blue 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser BJ40 pictured here was what greeted visitors to the Philippine International Motor Show. It was (and still is) one of the finest examples of the model at the time, and it
It embodies Japan’s track record of making iconic quick cars
It's alive and well-if you've got swimming pools of cash sloshing about. Even the ultimate working-class hero car-the rocket-propelled hatch-is now aimed at people who bank where they ski.Hot hatches have become an expensive
by Ollie Kew
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
How much do you think it should be priced?
Fifth-generation Kia Sportage? Yes, it is-as we've confirmed, it's making a comeback to the Philippine market. And if Nissan finally follows through on all its hints to bring back the X-Trail, that'll be two OG nameplates
Jetour’s most complete product yet
Electrified SUVs are having a moment in 2026. Over the past few months, we've seen Toyota debut two fully electric crossovers, while Geely looks to make its local comeback with both hybrid and battery-powered options. And given the current fuel
by Billy Caluag
Is this the starter hybrid for you?
As I write this, the prices of gas and diesel have already breached P90/L and P130/L, respectively, and it doesn't look like the price hikes will slow down anytime soon. Timely, then, that I've just spent a week
by Drei Laurel
A Philippine-built German classic
Hard to believe, but in the early '70s, two-door coupes were a thing in the Philippines, with buyers spoilt for choice of different models waiting to be driven off showroom floors. A selection of the cars on offer were the Datsun
