Just in time, or a little too late?
by Billy Caluag
The PV5’s bigger brother has arrived
Kia has just unveiled the all-new PV7, standing as a larger stablemate to the PV5 in its Platform Beyond Vehicle lineup. Like the PV5, this new van is fully electric and highly configurable.Off the production line, the PV7 will be
by Billy Caluag
The BEVs were confirmed to be PH-bound back in PIMS 2026
Kia Philippines has confirmed the arrival windows of the EV3 and PV5, both of which will reinforce the brand's BEV lineup. The models were first confirmed to be Philippine-bound at the 2026 Philippine International Motor Show in June. The announcement
by Angelo Nieto
Want a speedometer above your steering wheel? Gotta pay extra for that
Would you drive a car that didn't have an instrument cluster? It's hard to imagine skipping such an essential feature of a vehicle, but that's already a reality today. As first reported by Motor1, an instrument display isn't
by Angelo Nieto
Unc’s still got it
Hyundai Motor Philippines has one of the most comprehensive lineups in the industry. While a few of its offerings have some questionable price tags, there are a few sleepers that deserve more attention. The most overlooked model is arguably the Hyundai Venue,
by Billy Caluag
After almost six years, the Tucson gets an overhaul
The fifth-generation Hyundai Tucson has just been revealed, sporting a boxy shape with rugged styling. While that design is definitely in vogue, the compact SUV is still undoubtedly Hyundai with H-shaped headlamps and matching taillights.The Korean carmaker calls this
by Billy Caluag
The best things about this crossover aren’t easilty listed down on a brochure
Let's get it out of the way: The Kia Sportage is an old car. New for the 2027 model year in the Philippine market, sure, but the fact of the matter is that the Sportage's current look dates back to
by Angelo Nieto
Here’s what we can probably expect on our shores soon
The Kia PV5 has officially debuted in Southeast Asia with a launch in Thailand. Arriving as a lone variant, the PV5 Cargo Standard Range features the brand's fully electric powertrain and shipment-hauling capability. This variant could arrive in the Philippines,
by Lije Martin
Do you remember the Kia Carens?
Hyundai just rolled out its Neira Prototype MPV at the 2026 Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show. It stands as a modern, fully electric seven-seater, which the brand plans to assemble and sell in Indonesia.However, while it is called a prototype-
by Billy Caluag
What does this mean for its pending Philippine launch?
The all-new Kia Seltos has officially entered Southeast Asia after debuting at the 2026 Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show-but there is a catch.Kia launched its second-generation Seltos with no hybrid option and a smaller 1.5-liter naturally
by Billy Caluag
Another OG compact crossover nameplate returns to the market
After a lengthy absence, the Kia Sportage returns to the local market as an electrified model. This is the facelifted version of the fifth-gen model that was first unveiled in 2021, and while it's not exactly the freshest crossover in
It was one of the first locally available EVs, but how does it fare in 2026?
It seems a crisis is an effective way to speed up tech adoption. During the pandemic, we saw this with cashless payments, online shopping, and systems for distance learning and remote work. With the seemingly never-ending fuel crisis, it's electrified
Could this be Kia’s next local launch after the Sportage?
The Kia EV3 is set for a Philippine launch, though the timing remains unclear. While its local arrival was confirmed at the 2026 Philippine International Motor Show in June, Kia hasn't given any new updates since, as it's currently focused
by Billy Caluag
Interest checks are now open for the compact SUV
Over the weekend, Kia Philippines officially announced that the all-new Sportage Turbo Hybrid will make its debut on July 24, 2026. The brand also opened a pre-registration form to give eager buyers special notifications and early access.Previous reports suggested
by Billy Caluag
Hyundai’s EV gets a hotter look, with no performance changes
Hyundai has recently released an N Line version of its fully electric Ioniq 5 crossover, and you can color us interested. While it isn't an update to the hotter Ioniq 5 N, this new model instead marries sensible performance with sportier
by Billy Caluag
Along with savings up to P350,000 for the Staria and Stargazer
Hyundai Motor Philippines is opening July with a series of promotions on its most popular people haulers. Until the end of the month, interested buyers can pick up a brand-new Hyundai Santa Fe, Staria, or Stargazer with savings up to P1
Even the steering wheel was modeled after a game controller
Kia has showcased the Vision Meta Turismo at the 2026 Busan International Mobility Show (BIMOS). The concept grand tourer features a futuristic design with winglet-style headlights and a technology-rich cabin. Its main highlight is how it "transforms time on the
by Lije Martin
Visual artist Kelsonik has created quite the fever dream
The all-new Hyundai Elantra is set to go on sale in South Korea later this year, sporting an overhauled design and a larger form factor. Its new look has a much more industrial feel, and that probably inspired CGI artist Nikita
by Billy Caluag
You name it, the PV5 can probably do it
As we wait for the Kia PV5 to hit our shores, the Korean carmaker has been gradually showing off just how versatile its fully electric van can be. At the 2026 Busan International Motor Show, three additional variants were unveiled; moreover, a
by Billy Caluag
The Sonet has carved a niche for itself in the local market
The Kia Sonet has become a bit of a standout in the subcompact-crossover segment, steadily becoming one of the Korean brand's bestsellers and a strong overall performer in its class. Since its local debut two years ago, a community has
by Angelo Nieto
