And this next-generation hybrid couldn’t have come at a better time
The Philippine automotive landscape has changed dramatically over the past few years. The Japanese brands that ruled the market a decade ago are now starting to be overtaken by the Chinese carmakers that the public used to scoff at.Sheer proof of
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
The MG 3 Hybrid+ is a fun and fuel-efficient hatchback with an attainable price point. With a P1,088,888 sticker tag, this hatch can turn a lot of first-time car owners' heads-especially those looking for a hybrid to
Over the last 16 months, my family members have ditched their cars and have replaced them all with Toyota Corolla Cross crossovers. When I say all, I mean five of them-mom replaced her RAV4, dad his Innova, sister the Corolla Altis,
If you've been waiting for the local arrival of the Honda Prelude, it's time to get in touch with your nearest dealership: Honda Cars Philippines is officially opening order books for the sixth-generation model of the sports coupe on
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
It may be four years late, but the new Vios has finally landed. Only it isn't just a Vios. It's the Vios Ativ. As with the Corolla Altis before it, the name change signals a move upmarket; promising better features,
The hybrid Honda Civic has gotten much more accessible through two new variants-not in our market, though, but in neighboring Thailand. Officially called the Civic e:HEV EL and EL+, these trims offer more basic styling and fewer bells and whistles
A base-spec Advance and a higher-end Premium trim, to be specific
After debuting in the Philippines, Chinese carmaker Denza has yet to launch its first vehicle. However, thanks to recently published homologation papers from the Land Transportation Office, we now have a good idea of what the brand's first release could be.
Recent local reports have shared that the Toyota Corolla Cross GR Sport has received a subtle facelift in Thailand. Its interior also received a few updates, but no alterations were made to its hybrid powertrain. The familiar 1.8-liter 2ZR-FXE
Honda Cars Philippines (HCPI) is starting the year strong with back-to-back launches of the special-edition City and the new CR-V.For the purposes of this article, let's focus on the bigger launch in the Honda CR-V.
Honda’s subcompact sedan is finally getting an electrified powertrain
Honda Cars Philippines (HCPI) has just launched the new CR-V e:HEV in the market. What we didn't expect coming into the event, however, was that the Japanese carmaker was also going to launch the Honda City 30th Anniversary Pearl
The year started off with rumors about the new Honda CR-V's potential arrival. Well, it looks like the rumors were true, because Honda Cars Philippines (HCPI) has just launched the updated model.Unveiled alongside the new City 30th Anniversary Pearl
Omoda and Jaecoo Philippines has confirmed that the Jaecoo J5 hybrid crossover will make its Philippine debut in 2026. According to the two Chinese brands, the J5 has been successful across Southeast Asia, winning awards and racking up orders in Thailand and
After 47 days of non-stop driving, the hybrid Toyota Veloz has completed its 7,000km journey across Indonesia. The driving was done in turns, ensuring the electrified MPV never stopped running.It all started at the Mandalika Circuit in Lombok on
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
One’s fully electric, the other is a range-extended hybrid
BYD Cars Philippines and ACMobility released car after car in 2025. With 13 models on offer, and a myriad of variants between them, it is almost silly to ask, "What's next?"Well, it looks like the Department of Energy has some
The 01 is advertised as a luxury, all-terrain vehicle
Rox, one of the newest brands to come out of China, has just set up shop along EDSA-Greenhills in San Juan. There, it reintroduced the 01 SUV, which first made its Philippine debut in September 2024.With a brand-new facility,
It’s still the most powerful production LC to date
In 2025, Toyota offices in the Middle East opened order forms for the Toyota Land Cruiser Hybrid-an electrified variant of the 300-Series and the most powerful production version of the famed SUV to date.Since then, rumors have been circulating
The Hyundai Palisade has always been one of those 'if you know, you know' type of SUVs. It doesn't whisper 'quiet luxury' because it undeniably has road presence, almost seemingly screaming wealth in your face when you see it drive past
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