The midsize pickup also recently got price bumps across the lineup
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
That’s a safe ute
We can say what we want about the all-new Hilux, but it won't change the fact that it's a Toyota-people will still buy it. While I'm still not a fan of the design, I'm a reasonable
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 pickup is set to go on sale in the first quarter of next year
The all-new Nissan Navara has been unveiled, and it will be heading to Australia and New Zealand in the first quarter of next year. There is still no official word on a Philippine debut, but considering the components that make up
by Billy Caluag
But that will be in the distant future
At the launch of the ninth-generation Toyota Hilux, the Japanese carmaker unveiled the pickup with a traditional turbodiesel option and a surprising fully electric powerplant. Oddly, there was no self-charging or plug-in hybrid configuration, but Toyota has not completely
by Billy Caluag
It can still be spec’d with a turbodiesel
At long last, it's finally out: Ladies and gentlemen, say hello to the all-new Toyota Hilux.This next-generation model is the first of the IMV triumvirate to get a full model change for this generation. The design has been
At the 2025 Auto Focus Pre-Christmas Multi-Brand Test Drive Festival
The 2025 Auto Focus Pre-Christmas Multi-Brand Test Drive Festival is right around the corner. More than just the test drives, the annual event also serves as an avenue for carmakers to hold some of their launches.Case in point: Ford
Is this the next-generation model we’ve been waiting for?
Toyota Motor Thailand has announced that the next-generation Hilux will be revealed next Monday, on November 10, 2025.From the teaser shared, we can see the silhouette of a burly Toyota pickup, surrounded by bolts of lightning in various outdoor environments.
by Billy Caluag
Is MG’s new pickup any good?
In the business of building and selling cars, there are many ways to go about it. You can focus on a few models that you're very good at, or you can try to cover as much ground across multiple segments as
Introductory discounts and freebies will be available to the first 200 customers
The final quarter of 2025 has been off to quite a start. After a series of launches this month, MG Philippines is closing off October with the introduction of another new model.It's not just any model, mind you-it's
It’ll be launched Down Under
Earlier this year, Nissan gave us a peek at the all-new Navara. It's been more than half a year since, and it looks like we're finally going to see the next-generation pickup in all its glory real soon.
Can it take some sales away from Ford and Toyota?
As far as the lineup goes, MG Philippines has a variety of models that caters to a wide audience. There's the MG 5 and MG GT sedans, the competent MG 3 hatchback, the popular ZS, and the practical G50 MPV.Let'
