BYD has some interesting things lined up for the 2026 Beijing Auto Show. The brand has released a teaser of the new BYD Atto 3 just before its event debut, and based on reports, expect significant upgrades over the current-generation model.
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-
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,
The current Nissan X-Trail hasn't even reached our market yet-though there are signs that it's due to arrive in the near future-and now the all-new model has been unveiled in an 'early preview' of the brand'
The new-look Changan CS55 Plus has made its first appearance in the Philippines here at the 2026 Manila International Auto Show. The facelift showcases a futuristic look, with lightbars adorning the front and rear. The scale-like hexagon pattern grille also
How does Toyota’s new AWD hybrid compact SUV stack up against its rivals?
With the introduction of the all-new RAV4 in the local market, Toyota Motor Philippines finally joins Subaru and Honda in offering an all-wheel-drive hybrid compact SUV. For this high-riding electrified spec-sheet brawl, we'll be pitting the
After launching the 6e sedan at the Bangkok International Motor Show in 2025, Mazda has introduced another fully electric model at BIMS 2026: the Mazda CX-6e.Looks familiar? Yes, it's the same car that debuted in China last year as
When we first got wind of a facelift for the Toyota Corolla Cross GR-S in the Thai market, we knew it was only a matter of time before the refresh would land on our shores. Fast-forward a month later, and
Existing promos can bring down the price by up to P60,000
When the Geely EX5 EM-i's arrival was confirmed earlier this year, we said it would need to be priced just right to challenge the BYD Sealion 6 in the electrified compact crossover class. Well, Geely Philippines has now announced the
The all-new Toyota RAV4 is set to launch in March 2026, but it looks like the prices and variants have already been released. Toyota Makati shared the offer sheet on its Facebook page, and based on the pricing, we can expect
We've already told you that the upcoming Toyota Urban Cruiser is a rebadged Suzuki e-Vitara, which should be headed to our market, too. Well, here's another case of badge swapping between the two Japanese carmakers: This is the second-
It will have to be priced just right to sway Sealion 6 buyers
The EX5 has been part of Geely's local lineup since mid-2025, but only in fully-electric form. Now, however, the Chinese carmaker has announced that a new plug-in hybrid version will be available on our market within the first
The Toyota RAV4 is in desperate need of an update. After the fifth generation was launched in 2022, Toyota Motor Philippines further expanded its other hybrid offerings, renewing the Corolla Cross and the Camry, and eventually bringing in the all-new Ativ
The Kia Seltos has somewhat flown under the radar since the arrival of the facelifted version at the turn of 2024. It's still a solid offering in the compact crossover market, but it's just not gotten as big as its
The hybrid Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4 have more competition
MG Philippines has bolstered its lineup and thrown its name in the compact crossover sweepstakes with the new HS Hybrid+. With an introductory price of P1,388,888, MG's latest offering is poised as a more valuable alternative to the likes
The Volkswagen Touareg has now been on sale for 23 years. Oh, how time flies!Unfortunately, we only bring you this fact because VW has now announced that production of the combustion-engined Touareg is set to end in 2027.And so,
It may be a familiar shape now, but the Honda CR-V was more of a niche model when it was introduced in 1995. 30 years later, it's now Honda's best-selling model and effectively helped reshape the automotive landscape.
We've heard the rumors, and now here is some truth: The Mitsubishi Destinator has secured official homologation papers from the Land Transportation Office. The documents were dated September 18, 2025-right around the time we heard the rumors that the Destinator
We'll let you in on a little secret: There were already plans to bring in the Subaru Forester e-Boxer as far back as 2019. It was with the previous-generation model, and it could've been an interesting addition to
If you take a look at our buyer's guide, just about everyone offers a hybrid vehicle in their respective lineups. That said, Subaru Philippines took quite some time to respond to the growing electrification market in the country. Thankfully, that's
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