The artist who made this also created a Prelude Shooting Brake concept
by Lije Martin
We also compare it to the new MG4 Urban
The sub-P1.1 million BEV range is heating up with the latest batch of models released in the second quarter of this year. We finally have a growing number of affordable electric vehicle options in size segments that were once the
Thinking outside the (nano) box
Before its relaunch in 2023, Dongfeng's local line-up consisted mostly of diesel cargo trucks and old rebadged Nissan pickups and vans. Hardly state of the art, unless you'd time-travelled from 1986. But the *new* Dongfeng Motors Philippines' line-
by Niky Tamayo
This is the second market in Southeast Asia to receive the micro-hatchback
The Honda Super-One, the manufacturer's sporty A-segment hatchback, is set to expand its presence in Southeast Asia with a launch at the 2026 Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show. This marks Indonesia as the second country in the region to
by Lije Martin
The Corolla’s 60th anniversary celebration continues
Toyota has released yet another commemorative variant of the Corolla. In case you missed it, 2026 marks the 60th year of the famed nameplate, and since the celebration kicked off we've seen special-edition releases of the sedan, touring, and crossover
by Billy Caluag
This one’s longer than the Dolphin
Just months after a new Seagull debuted at Auto China 2026, BYD may be producing yet another iteration of its famed subcompact hatchback. However, this latest EV may not fall under that size category anymore.Documents from China's Ministry of Industry
by Billy Caluag
*It’s not here yet, but preorder books are open in its home market
When it comes to small BEVs, VinFast's VF3 is one of the most recognizable models in the bunch. The Vietnamese brand now looks to follow up on the success of its subcompact crossover with the VinFast VF2, an even smaller electric
by Angelo Nieto
The sub-P1-M BEV hatch showdown
Geely has finally revealed the full specs of its much-anticipated subcompact electric hatchback, the Geely EX2. For this spec-sheet brawl, we'll be pitting the entry-level EX2 Pro variant against BYD's popular Seagull electric city car. Let's
And it can do 105km on just electric power
The plug-in hybrid BYD Dolphin G DM-i has officially debuted, and the European market is getting first dibs. It comes with BYD's familiar DM-i powertrain, built around a 1.5-liter gasoline-powered generator and an 18.3kWh
by Billy Caluag
Another fully electric hatchback has entered the arena
Fully electric hatchbacks are having a moment in 2026. GAC recently launched its Aion UT, while Geely is gearing up to officially release its competitive EX2 on June 23. Suddenly, the BYD Seagull and Dolphin have a mountain of competition-and now,
by Billy Caluag
How this is a car from my childhood
The Toyota GR Corolla is a very special car for me, but not for the reasons you might think. When I was a kid in the '90s, my dad would wake me up in the middle of the night to watch a
Would you want to see this in the Philippines?
If you've been asking for a plug-in hybrid version of the BYD Dolphin, then you're in luck-sort of. The Chinese carmaker announced that the Dolphin G DM-i is real and will launch later this year...in Europe.
by Billy Caluag
It will be joined by a Euro-made baby Bronco
Ford has been taking a long, hard look at itself in the mirror, and it has clearly decided that perhaps killing off the little Fiesta wasn't such a good idea. Who'd have thunk it?Anyway, we only know this because
by Greg Potts
An new fully electric compact hatch has entered the arena
The 2026 GAC Aion UT has arrived, and this fully electric hatchback offers a compact form factor at a subcompact price. It also debuts as the first EV release from GAC International Philippines-the brand's new operators, who took over from
by Billy Caluag
This EV is set to reenergize the compact hatchback segment
The latest car in the GAC International Philippines is a fully electric compact hatchback that's surprisingly versatile and reassuringly capable. Meet the GAC AION UT: Equipped with features beyond its accessible price, it boasts 'Big Car Energy,' both literally and figuratively.
Does this deserve the GTI badge, though?
We'll get to the new Volkswagen ID. Polo GTI's numbers soon. Firstly: the name. That badge. This is a BIG call.Previously, when Volkswagen offered up a speedy version of an electrified car, it shied away from Those Three Letters.
by Ollie Kew
The GTI nameplate officially enters its electric era
The very first fully electric production GTI is upon us. Volkswagen will officially launch the ID. Polo GTI at the 24 Hours of Nürburgring this weekend, as it marks 50 years since the debut of the original Golf GTI.The electric
by Billy Caluag
Will we see this new electric hatchback at PIMS 2026?
MG's accessible electric hatchback has been making some noise Down Under. The Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) recently awarded the new MG 4 Urban a five-star safety rating after subjecting it to several crash tests and evaluations.This particular
by Billy Caluag
We also compare the new electric Geely to the MG 3 Hybrid+
Electrified vehicles are hot now, and Geely wants a piece of that pie. After its EX5 BEV and EM-I PHEV models, the automaker plans to add its new subcompact EX2 electric hatchback. For this comparo, we'll be pitting the new
It features a rear-seat delete, a solid bulkhead, and a re-engineered rear floor
Things aren't always what they appear to be. This Dolphin may look like your typical grocery-getting hatchback, but inside, it has the utilitarian attitude of a Lite Ace-albeit much smaller.Meet the BYD Dolphin Cargo e-Van, a fully
by Lije Martin
*But it’s a global model exclusive to RHD markets for now
Honda has officially opened the preorder books for the Honda Super-One in Japan. It's been a while since we spied this little EV at the 2025 Japan Mobility Show, but it's officially hitting the market in late May.The
by Angelo Nieto
