The new variant was recently released in Thailand
by Billy Caluag
Those new side steps should be very helpful
Ford Philippines recently rolled out new limited-edition variants of its popular Everest and Ranger nameplates. These are the Ford Everest Titanium+ 4x4 and the Ford Ranger Sport+ 4x4.While both offer no powertrain upgrades, each model instead has new exterior additions
by Billy Caluag
The Japanese giant is still serious about making hydrogen power happen
Earlier this week, we covered Toyota's hesitance to bring a PHEV Hilux to the market. The Japanese carmaker claimed that it's in no hurry to break into the plug-in pickup segment just yet, preferring to further develop its technology
by Angelo Nieto
It could be a while until we see this from the Japanese carmaker
Plug-in hybrid pickups are nowhere near the norm, but the segment is growing. The BYD Shark 6 DMO is now joined by competitors from Radar and Changan, while Nissan's Navara Pro could make a local debut after showing up at
by Billy Caluag
Are electrified pickups starting to pick up in the market?
We don't have a lot of electrified pickups here in the Philippines. Despite that, Changan has still taken a bet with the Changan Nevo Hunter REEV 4x4 Knight. The Chinese carmaker hopes to pull more buyers to the range-extended pickup
TopGear.com tries out both the diesel and battery electric models
As if you need to ask. This is Top Gear royalty, a status earned through its remarkable ability to repeatedly cheat death, as it did in a series of cruel and gratuitous punishments on TGTV more than 20 years ago. Now in
by Joe Holding
We’re covering both the diesel and EV versions
The ninth-generation Toyota Hilux has officially reached our shores. Debuting at the 2026 Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS) alongside the Land Cruiser FJ and the Land Cruiser HEV, the all-new Hilux receives a slew of updates, including an entirely new
by Lije Martin
Is Ford Philippines overhauling its Ranger lineup?
Ford may not be participating in this year's Philippine International Motor Show, but the Blue Oval is making some noise elsewhere. The Land Transportation Office recently published homologation papers for three curious Ranger models-and this comes shortly after we saw
by Billy Caluag
It’ll be sold alongside the diesel-powered Hiluxes
If there's one launch from Toyota in recent memory that really raised eyebrows, it's the all-new Hilux. Not because of its fully electric powertrain, but because of its questionable design.Whether we like it or not doesn't matter
Would you pick this over the GR accessories?
In case you missed it, Gazoo Racing recently showcased its parts catalog for the all-new Toyota Hilux in Japan. Modellista was quick to join the party, and with both of them in the mix, customers in Japan now have an abundance
by Lije Martin
No GR-S variant? No problem
The ninth-generation Toyota Hilux has officially launched in Japan and is available in two diesel-powered 4x4-equipped variants-the Z and the Z Adventure. While a GR-S version for the new Hilux has not been confirmed, customers can still
by Lije Martin
The midsize pickup also recently got price bumps across the lineup
We've been expecting this, and now it's finally here: The updated Mitsubishi Triton has been launched in the Philippines.For 2026, the midsize pickup sees mostly design changes. Across the lineup, the Triton gets blacked-out door handles, side mirrors,
We could see this on Philippine roads very soon
China-made Nissan vehicles are set to debut across global markets in the near future. Through the Dongfeng-Nissan partnership, the Japanese brand has begun exporting the Nissan Frontier Pro-a plug-in hybrid pickup based on the Dongfeng Z9.Since its
by Billy Caluag
Power meets sustainability in the midsize-pickup segment
Whether for work or adventure, Filipinos love their pickup trucks. Radar, the maker of China's number one NEV pickup from 2023-2025, knows this well, so it has brought over its flagship offering to compete in the Philippine midsize-truck market.
The new model has been confirmed by LTO homologation papers
Recent homologation papers from the Land Transportation Office hint that an updated 2027 Mitsubishi Triton is coming soon. These are the variants confirmed by the LTO documents:Notably missing are the GL 4WD MT and GLX 4WD MT, leaving the Athlete (only
It’s a proper build for the track
We first saw it at the 2026 Bangkok International Motor Show, and our editor-in-chief had to take a moment to process it. This is the Isuzu D-Max race truck built specifically for the Isuzu Challenge Thailand one-make race,
This suggests the PH launch could be imminent
The all-electric Toyota Hilux inches closer to the Philippines as the Department of Energy has just added it to its list of recognized electric vehicles. The new pickup was confirmed for a local launch in January 2026, and since then, Toyota
by Billy Caluag
It won’t be available on the Philippine market, though
The Bangkok International Motor Show has seen many important launches from Ford over the years, and for the event's 2026 iteration, the American carmaker's showcase is the latest variant of the Ranger in the region: the 2026 Ford Ranger Super
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
We finally take the updated truck out for a proper spin
Chinese carmaker GWM came into our market swinging. Not only did it have a lot of different models available right off the bat, but it also took aim at arguably one of the hardest parts of the market to penetrate: the midsize-
The Cannon SLUX+ 4x4 is priced at P1,888,000
In case you missed it, GWM Philippines introduced the all-new Haval H9 last week, offering the second-gen midsize SUV at introductory prices until May 31. The carmaker has now announced that it will have a promo for the GWM Cannon
