The EV segment is heating up (not literally, we hope)
by Angelo Nieto
Is MG Philippines cooking up something special?
MG Philippines has just confirmed its attendance for the 10th Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS)-taking place at the World Trade Center Manila, from June 4 to 7, 2026. With the stage set, only one question remains: What does MG have in
by Billy Caluag
What do you think of this redesign?
The Geely Coolray has received yet another quiet update. Last year, Geely silently updated the Coolray for the Philippine market with a facelift and performance upgrades, and for a few months, it went largely under the radar.This year, the subcompact crossover
by Lije Martin
In a weird way, it’s validation
Be careful out there folks, because clearly nobody is safe. Yep, your car could be Mansor-ified at literally any moment. Just take a look at that thing up above.That was once a Zeekr 9X-the Chinese firm's latest flagship
by Greg Potts
Say hello to the Nebula NEXT 01 JET Edition
Chinese tech company Dreame Technology spends most of its time building robot vacuum cleaners, coffee machines and hairdryers, but at CES earlier in the year it unveiled an all-electric hypercar concept called the Nebula NEXT 01, with claims of nearly 1,
by Greg Potts
And a track-focused Z is also on the way
Been warming up to the Denza Z supercar? Surprise-aside from the coupe form, it now has a droptop convertible version, too!Here it is, fresh from its local market unveiling at Auto China 2026 in Beijing. We'll get more pics
by Greg Potts
And a LiDAR system, too
BYD unveiled the latest iteration of the subcompact Seagull at Auto China 2026. While the aesthetic changes are subtle, the Chinese carmaker has given its electric hatch a much bigger battery, and therefore, a much longer driving range.More specifically, the battery
by Billy Caluag
Chery will use this framework as it expands into more markets
A report from Reuters shared that Chinese automaker Chery will aim to synergize the quality of Toyota and the innovation of Tesla, in what it calls its 'Double T' strategy. After unveiling an all-new Tiggo SUV at Auto China 2026, the
by Billy Caluag
The plug-in hybrid SUV could be getting more styling options this year
The Jetour T1 Lightning i-DM may be getting a new option in 2026, as the Land Transportation Office recently granted homologation papers for the 'Executive' and 'Panther' variants of the plug-in hybrid SUV.Jetour Auto Philippines previously debuted the T1
by Billy Caluag
Also known in China as ‘City Hunter’
Premium off-road SUVs have something of an identity crisis. While they're built to take on rough terrain on the trail, most of them will spend their liftimes cruising on tarmac in urban environments.Billed as a 'high-profile SUV,' BAIC'
by Angelo Nieto
That’s 150km more than the PH-spec Atto 3
The next-generation BYD Atto 3 has been unveiled at Auto China 2026. Now sporting a more executive look, the fully electric compact crossover has also been outfitted with a more efficient electric powertrain, which can deliver up to 630km in driving
by Billy Caluag
But can it command the attention of 4x4 buyers?
The BAIC B81 has been unveiled at Auto China 2026, and, as indicated by the 'B' in its name, it is yet another rugged electric SUV with road presence, suitable for everyday city driving yet capable* of off-road adventures-with an
Plug-in power meets off-road capability
While Denza Philippines introduced itself with the elegant D9 MPV, the brand soon showed that it can get down and dirty, too. Enter the B5 and B8 SUVs, which pair off-road capability with efficient motoring, via plug-in hybrid 4WD systems.
by Billy Caluag
A new challenger in the premium SUV segment
When BYD's luxury sub-brand Denza entered the Philippine market with the D9, it wanted to go against household names like Lexus. Now, with the B5 and B8 SUVs, it's looking to challenge the world of premium SUVs.In this
by Angelo Nieto
This formally launches the Ioniq sub-brand for the Chinese market
Like its competitors, Hyundai has identified China as a key market for its business. After all, Chinese brands have rallied in recent years to establish a strong presence in international markets with its strong emphasis on electrification and technology. To that end,
by Angelo Nieto
The brand’s “largest-ever product offensive in China, for China”
Volkswagen may have exited the Philippines, but the German conglomerate remains deeply active in the continent. With Auto China 2026 on the horizon, the Volkswagen Group has laid out its plans for the next few years, in what it calls its "largest-
by Billy Caluag
And it can be deployed from under the seat via voice control
We've checked the calendar, and April Fools' Day has definitely been and gone. And that's slightly worrying, because we've just discovered that Chinese carmaker Seres has been granted a patent for an in-car toilet.Yep, the application was
by Greg Potts
This mansion on wheels can be yours starting at P6-M
Li Auto opened the doors to its Aseana showroom yesterday, and taking the place of honor was its flagship family mover-the Li Auto Mega. The Chinese automaker calls the Mega its "most complete expression of mobile luxury." Measuring in at 5,
by Angelo Nieto
And over 2,000km with the onboard generator
The BYD Sealion 5 DM-i has received an all-new design and a more powerful plug-in hybrid system in China. It's offered in four variants, with the range-topping version now able to do 305km of range in full-
by Billy Caluag
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
We pit one of the latest plug-in hybrid crossovers against the segment leader
Interest in electrified vehicles has been growing, especially in recent weeks, and more manufacturers want a piece of the pie currently dominated by BYD Cars Philippines. One of the latest entries in our market is the Geely EX5 EM-i, and yes,
