Will this be the go-to vehicle for pet owners?
The MPV is scheduled to launch in February 2026
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
by Billy Caluag
What does this mean for Toyota Motor Philippines?
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
by Billy Caluag
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
by Billy Caluag
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,
by Billy Caluag
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
by Billy Caluag
Arguably one of the best from the brand yet
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
Right from the Department of Energy
In 2023, when Honda Cars Philippines launched the hybrid CR-V RS e:HEV, it became the Japanese brand's de facto flagbearing vehicle-notwithstanding the Civic Type R, of course. And to this day, it is still Honda's most expensive
by Billy Caluag
Impressive numbers from these two Suzukis
The Department of Energy recently held a fuel-economy run for various automotive brands. After Honda shared its test results, it's now Suzuki's turn to flex its numbers.The Japanese carmaker had the all-new Fronx and the Dzire participate
Courtesy of a document from the DOE
Honda Cars Philippines (HCPI) is set to unveil the all-new Honda Prelude soon-we've known this for quite some time now. But apart from the fact that it's on its way, we know nothing about the upcoming hybrid coupe,
When you know, you know
Mazda operates on a smaller scale compared to other global carmakers. But go to places like Rockwell in Makati, or the parking areas of upscale malls, or any major hospital's basement, and you would think Mazda is a top five player.
A strong start from Ford’s first hybrid vehicle
The Ford Territory Hybrid has officially sold a total of 1,099 units, as of November 30, 2025-or just three months after its debut in August.Ford Philippines confirmed that more than 75% of units sold were the range-topping Territory
by Billy Caluag
Those plans are apparently “off the table”
The latest chapter in the continuing saga of the 2035 ban on combustion engines has taken yet another twist: Apparently, a senior European Union lawmaker now said those plans to ban the sale of gas and diesel cars are "off the table."
by Vijay Pattni
Specifically, there are eight new chargers across three stations
ACMobility, together with the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) and the John Hay Management Corporation, has erected eight new EV charging points throughout Camp John Hay.Spread across three stations, the new charging hub at the Garden Wing features two 22kW
The hybrid sedan gets its recognition
It's that time of the year again for Top Gear Philippines. After our big anniversary celebration last year, we had an even bigger one for 2025. It's been quite the year for our team and for the automotive industry as
It's a pick-up, Jim, but not as we know it
Over the past few years, BYD has utterly upended the global automotive market, catapulting into the global-and local-top 10 brands in terms of sales in seemingly no time at all. BYD has gotten so big locally that Toyota now offers
by Niky Tamayo
The new Veloz HEV has just been launched in Indonesia
Toyota is starting to electrify more and more of its lineup. After the all-new, fully electric Hilux, the carmaker has just unveiled the Veloz HEV over in Indonesia.The Veloz HEV debuts with a 1.5-liter gasoline hybrid mill that
The sealion hunter
Once a niche player selling out of a solitary storefront on EDSA, MG is now one of the biggest brands in the country. But while their smaller 5 and ZS sell like hotcakes, the bigger HS hasn't fared as well. Mainly
by Niky Tamayo
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
by Billy Caluag
We try out the revived coupe and the prototype sedan
Honda couldn't have chosen a better name for the latest Prelude.According to company director, president, and representative officer Toshihiro Mibe, the coupe was already deep in development when they began thinking of what to call it. "It was beyond anyone'
They will be the core of the carmaker’s business until 2030
No, Honda isn't turning its back on fully electric vehicles. In a roundtable discussion with automotive media, Toshihiro Mibe, the Japanese carmaker's director, president, and representative executive officer, stressed that they still see EVs as the "optimal solution toward carbon
