Three EVs binned, billions of dollars to be written off
by Ollie Kew
We’ll be very happy if this design makes it to the production line
Earlier this week, we covered Subaru's HiPerfX2, a purpose-built race car competing in the 2026 Super Taikyu Series in the ST-2 class. The real story, however, was that it offered a potential first look at the return of Subaru&#
by Angelo Nieto
Slightly new look, still sporty as ever
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
by Angelo Nieto
One step closer to bringing back the five-door?
Ever since Subaru said goodbye to the five-door option for the WRX almost a decade ago, there's been a performance-hatchback-shaped void in the car world that's never quite been filled. Enter the Subaru High Performance X Version
by Angelo Nieto
Turning lessons learned on the track into updates for the factory spec
Toyota Gazoo Racing has just revealed a refresh for the Toyota GR Yaris dubbed Type 26. This update focuses on incorporating feedback from pro drivers to further refine the rally-bred hot hatch.One of the highlights? Not a power bump or
by Angelo Nieto
The same bones as the GR product, but sent to a very specific finishing school
And so to the third part of what Toyota is calling 'The Trinity': After the GR GT and the GT GT3 comes this Lexus LFA Concept. The car previously known as the Lexus Sports Concept in what was probably the worst-kept
by Tom Ford
A blend of Japanese aesthetic practicality and nascent brutalism
Fuji Mountain Speedway, December 7, 2025. A precious, white-gloved Japanese man has just dropped very gently into the seat of Toyota Gazoo Racing's new GR GT and has proceeded to absolutely rev the bejeesus out of it. Whup-blam, crackle.
by Tom Ford
Is a jack of all trades truly a master of none?
Good recall. Yes, the Nissan N7 debuted in November 2024, but only recently did we get the chance to drive it. Nissan China recently invited us to experience the N7 at its test track in Guangzhou, and then on frozen courses in
by Billy Caluag
We compare two entry-level Toyota hatchbacks produced 45 years apart
The early '80s Toyota Starlet has become somewhat of an icon thanks to its small size, light weight, and rear-wheel-drive architecture. The P60-series model has been transformed into anything from a rally car to a drift car-or at
The segment is growing, but can Nissan take it to new heights?
Sorry to get you excited. We actually got to drive Nissan's plug-in hybrid pickup in China, specifically at a test track within the Dongfeng-Nissan Technical Center. The brand then took us to Heihe, China's northernmost city, to drive
by Billy Caluag
It succeeds the Hyundai Santa Fe
The Nissan Leaf has been crowned as the 2026 Women's Worldwide Car of the Year, officially succeeding last year's winner, the Hyundai Santa Fe. A total of 86 female motoring journalists from 55 countries ultimately selected the Leaf due to
by Billy Caluag
More affordable hybrid variants could be on the way
A major overhaul could be coming to the Toyota Corolla Altis lineup this year. The latest generation of the compact sedan has not seen an update since the hybrid version was launched in January 2025, but the whole roster may be shifting
by Billy Caluag
John Judd and Sir Jack Brabham join the team
An engine company created by John Judd and three-time Formula 1 champion Sir Jack Brabham will partner with JAS Motorsport to reengineer the V6 in the middle of its 'Tensei' supercar. The Tensei, remember, is JAS's take on the Mk1
by Vijay Pattni
Is it time for the X-Trail to return to the Philippines?
The Nissan X-Trail officially turns 25 years old. If your knees crack while bending, then you'll remember the first-generation X-Trail from the early and mid-2000s. They were spec'd with either a 2.0-liter or 2.
by Lije Martin
Our hybrid Foresters aren’t equipped with the problematic fuel-system component
Philippine-market Subaru units are not affected by the vehicle recall issued for hybrid models in North America, official distributor Motor Image Pilipinas has announced.In the US, the recall affects more than 71,000 units of the hybrid Subaru Forester and
There’s an argument that it’s the most influential sports car ever made
It's exactly as I remember. And that's the key thing: Nothing to do with my memory, but how memorable the Honda NSX was to drive. Because it drove like nothing else. So, to unpack the obvious here, this is a
It’s official, folks
The Toyota Urban Cruiser will officially launch in the local market in March 2026. It's gearing up to be a stacked month for Toyota Motor Philippines as it will close the quarter with the debut of the sixth-generation RAV4 as
by Billy Caluag
The new lineup will top out at P2.514-M
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
by Billy Caluag
The estimated going price is between $900,000 and $1.1 million
Given that just 44 out of a planned 100 were actually built, it's hardly surprising that a Nismo 400R rarely comes up for sale. And when they do, you had best be ready to part with some serious cash.In fact,
by Greg Potts
A measured market response
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,
by Niky Tamayo
*In Thailand, that is...
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
by Billy Caluag
