The hybrid sedan gets its recognition
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
Please, just build this already, please
Mazda has impeccable form when it comes to knocking out delightfully shaped concept cars, and this new one is no different. It's called the Vision X-Coupe, and despite sounding like a superhero team, it is in fact a four-door,
by Vijay Pattni
Get up close and personal with Toyota’s newest hybrid sedan
The all-new Toyota Ativ has been one of the talks of the town since it made its first official appearance in the Philippines just last week. We know many of you have been itching to see it up close, and perhaps
After a long wait, the Vios’ successor is finally here
After a long wait, Toyota Motor Philippines has finally launched the all-new Toyota Ativ. For the sake of those who have been out of the loop, it's the Vios Hybrid that a lot of people have been talking about recently."
Against Chinese carmakers threatening to take the Vios’ throne
For years, Toyota has maintained a foothold on the Philippine automotive industry. It has topped sales charts year in and year out, and it doesn't look like it'll be relinquishing its crown anytime soon. This much is clear.But in
BYD enters the minivan sweepstakes
BYD Cars Philippines and ACMobility are gearing up for yet another release, and this time the duo looks to take on the minivan segment. Reservations for the BYD eMax 9 DM-i are now open, but the full price and specifications have
by Billy Caluag
The PNP’s plans have yet to be concretized
The Philippine National Police - Highway Patrol Group (PNP-HPG) has clarified its initiative for green plate verification, citing that it will only be targeting illegal users, misidentifying their vehicles as hybrid or fully electric. It was then confirmed that owners of certified
by Billy Caluag
Whatever that might look like
To address the high volume of vehicles on EDSA, the Philippine National Police-Highway Patrol Group (PNP-HPG) will begin verifying whether green-plated vehicles using the thoroughfare are genuinely equipped with electrified powertrains.Per Republic Act No. 11697 or the Electric
by Billy Caluag
We also compare the new Subie with the next-gen Toyota RAV4
Subaru has finally introduced the new sixth-generation Forester in the Philippines, and it's now exclusively offered as a full hybrid. The good news is that this high-riding Subie retains its Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system.For this comparo, we'
The ticket was issued after NCAP cameras flagged the vehicle
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has issued an apology to the owner of a Nissan Kicks e-Power, who was wrongfully ticketed for a number-coding violation last September 23, 2025.The vehicle involved is certified by the Land Transportation Office
by Billy Caluag
Hitting all the right notes
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
The Forester finally ditches its drinking habit
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
Per reports from Japan
Perhaps it was inevitable, but the Toyota Land Cruiser isn't immune from electrification. A few months ago, the hybrid version made its world premiere in the Middle East, using the same system as the Lexus LX700h. But it seems that the
A budget pocket rocket
Ever since MG Philippines brought in the 3 last year, I've been very curious about the hatchback. Not only is the baseline price low, but the top-of-the-line hybrid was a seriously good proposition.Fast-forward a bit to
We’re not counting on it coming here, though
One could say that having a Honda HR-V is like having a slice of Japanese motoring. Known as the Vezel in its home market, the HR-V is one of Honda's best-sellers there, and you'll pretty much spot
