We try out the revived coupe and the prototype sedan
The zippy electric hatch will have more than 64hp, Honda confirms
Okay, our guess was off the mark.Remember the Honda Super-One Prototype unveiled at the 2025 Japan Mobility Show? One of the little electric hatchback's key features is something called 'Boost mode,' activated via a nondescript button labeled 'boost' on
The brand has two other electric kei cars in the pipeline
The electric kei car segment seemed to have gained some serious momentum at the 2025 Japan Mobility Show. Chinese automotive giant BYD unveiled the fully electric Racco-or Sea Otter-while Honda brought out the prototype for the Super One. Both releases
by Billy Caluag
Can BYD do it better than the Japanese?
Well, BYD did it. The Chinese automotive juggernaut has officially thrown its name into Japan's kei car segment with the fully electric BYD Racco-or Sea Otter, in English.The Sea Otter's full specs have yet to be released, but
by Billy Caluag
We are praying and pleading
Small, fun cars are under attack. Tricky to package batteries inside, tight on profit margins, not as shareholder-pleasing as crossover SUVs. The Ford Fiesta is dead, and Volkswagen has made noises about not directly replacing the Polo. Scary times.Enter Japan
by Ollie Kew
The brand’s local lineup is about to get very interesting
To the Prelude fans and aspiring EV owners out there, we finally have confirmation: Honda Cars Philippines will be bringing in the Prelude and the 0 Series line to our market beginning next year.The Prelude will be arriving first sometime within
The fourth-generation Elgrand has arrived
You may have heard that Nissan has been struggling of late. Back in May, it announced that it was cutting 20,000 jobs and closing seven factories worldwide in a desperate attempt to save some cash.And in an attempt to sell
by Greg Potts
It drives itself, too
Lexus is bored of being the car your dentist's plastic surgeon's golf coach drives-so it's gone properly bonkers.Not content with reinventing the LS as a six-wheeler sanctuary of van-based calm, Lexus decided it was a
by Ollie Kew
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
A long-awaited return to form for Subie
The Subaru STI Performance concepts have been unveiled, and they are glorious. These aren't kits and add-ons, but bold, tangible foundations for the next batch of STI models. And the best part? They're a pair of sporty, high-performance
Would these work on the EDSA Carousel?
Isuzu has brought out its fully electric, autonomous passenger bus at the 2025 Japan Mobility Show. Called the Erga EV, the bus utilizes LiDAR technology, along with multiple cameras and radar systems, to map out and follow its pre-programmed route.It
by Billy Caluag
With Century on top, Lexus now has more freedom to experiment
We weren't sure what to make of the six-wheeler Lexus LS Concept when we saw the preview. We're old enough to remember the conservative LS sedans of decades past. Who could have predicted the model would morph into a
by Dinzo Tabamo
Would you want to see this in the Philippines?
The Toyota booth at the 2025 Japan Mobility Show is filled with jaw-dropping and exciting concepts, but here is something a little more down to earth. On the show floor is the plug-in hybrid version of the 2026 Toyota RAV4.
by Billy Caluag
Exciting times ahead for the Philippines’ leading truck brand
The all-new Isuzu Giga heavy-duty truck has just been revealed at the 2025 Japan Mobility Show. Isuzu promises that this next-generation Giga can hold a heavier payload capacity while sipping less fuel. The truck is also loaded with more
by Billy Caluag
The convertible kei was released next to a slew of other compact cars
Daihatsu has just unveiled the revived K-Open, or Copen, roadster at the 2025 Japan Mobility Show-and yes, it is a rear-wheel-drive convertible. If you were set on buying a Suzuki Cappuccino, you might want to take a look
Go anywhere, but in maximum comfort
The 2025 Japan Mobility Show is in full swing, and as Mitsubishi Motors has teased, it has unveiled its newest concept vehicle at this year's show. Meet the Elevance Concept.This is an electrified crossover that's "designed to elevate the
Apparently, IMV 0 was just the beginning
When we first started hearing about Toyota's IMV 0 project, what would eventually become the Tamaraw, we were impressed at how versatile Toyota's utility platform was. But apparently they were just getting started. Meet Toyota's IMV Origin. What you'
by Dinzo Tabamo
Toyota’s most popular name has a bright future ahead
The Toyota Corolla is the best-selling car of all time. But it is also popularly known as a sedan, and the sedan's popularity as a body type has been declining for years. However, at this year's Japan Mobility Show,
by Dinzo Tabamo
As well as ‘simulated’ gear shifts and engine sounds
We love us a zippy little Honda hatch, and this latest one making its debut at the 2025 Japan Mobility Show looks particularly feisty. It's called the Honda Super-One Prototype, and if it seems familiar to you, that's because
The ‘gateway’ to the brand’s dedicated EV line
Not content with making us put colons in the names of its electric models and tech (N-One e: will never not be awkward in our eyes), Honda is now having us find keyboard shortcuts for Greek characters. This is the Honda
That’s a very, very bold move
Chinese automotive giant BYD is gearing up to debut its version of a kei car at the 2025 Japan Mobility Show. From the teaser alone, it surely looks the part with its sliding doors and boxy frame, but its functionality will determine
by Billy Caluag
