Li Auto is expected to debut three vehicles and open two showrooms
A new player will be entering the Philippine automotive market this year, specifically in the luxury segment for SUVs and MPVs. Hailing from China, Li Auto is currently making its rounds around Metro Manila to make some noise before its big debut.
by Billy Caluag
Not be confused with the BYD Seal Performance and Seal 5 DM-i
BYD's 'Seal' title is shaping up to be a complete sedan lineup with the recent debut of the all-new BYD Seal Advanced. The new electric sedan slides right in the middle between the hybrid BYD Seal 5 DM-i, and
by Billy Caluag
This should put the BYD Seal 5 DM-i on notice
Geely is gearing up for a big 2025 in the Philippines, and we think the Chinese carmaker's newest hybrid sedan could be its worthiest flagbearer. The Geely Galaxy L6 EM-i was recently debuted in China, and if brought to Philippine
by Billy Caluag
The Geely EX5 was showcased at the 2024 Thai Motor Expo
Geely made a lot of noise at the 2024 Thailand International Motor Expo with the regional debut of its all-electric crossover, the Geely EX5. After making its global appearance at Automechanika Frankfurt last September, the EX5 has been visiting several European
by Billy Caluag
So far, the SUV is only getting a North American release
The best-selling Volkswagen in the United States has just gotten a complete refresh for 2025. The all-new Volkswagen Tiguan features a more rugged exterior, complemented by a refined interior.However, VW lovers in the Philippines can only admire the 2025
by Billy Caluag
The RX9 and the 7 just received homologation papers from the LTO
MG could be adding some luxury to its Philippine lineup with the MG RX9 SUV and its performance sedan, the MG 7.The pair were granted homologation papers from the Land Transporation Office last October, which signals a probable entrance into the
by Billy Caluag
It will get a 4WD drivetrain and an automatic transmission
2025 looks like it's going to be a big year for JAC Philippines. With the new JAC T9 scheduled to hit local dealers between the second and third quarter of 2025, those in the market for a workhorse pickup will have
by Billy Caluag
BYD is aiming to shock the entry-level sedan market with an all-new hybrid
Just a month after debuting its luxury-performance sedan, the BYD Seal, the world's leading EV manufacturer is back with something special for the entry-level sedan market.In November 2024, BYD will be unveiling the BYD Seal 5 DM-i,
by Billy Caluag
The 4WD electric SUV is slated to release sometime in 2025
Believe it or not, Suzuki has a long standing partnership with Toyota. it's most prevalent in the African market with several Suzuki models badged as Toyotas. But this time around, the collaboration will take a new direction. In 2025, a new
by Billy Caluag
It will enter the European and select Asian markets in 2025
The Suzuki Vitara has not been offered as a two-door convertible SUV for ages, and we still weirdly miss it. Come on Suzuki, do the honorable thing and make this a convertible.This is the brand-new e-Vitara, and it
by Vijay Pattni
The seven-seater Ioniq 9 will be Hyundai's biggest EV to date
Hyundai's official entry into the large SUV EV market is almost here. The Hyundai Ioniq 9 is scheduled to make its world premiere sometime in November 2024, and the South Korean car company is keeping everyone on their toes with
by Billy Caluag
Said to be the fastest four-door production car in the world
The Xiaomi SU7 Ultra is a performance electric car that lays claim to the 'Fastest Four-door Production Car in the World' title. It even allegedly broke the Nürburgring record for four-door cars. Now, the SU7 Ultra is certified street-
The Kia Tasman is slated for a global release in 2025
Kia has just unveiled its first ever pickup truck at the Jeddah International Motor Show in Saudi Arabia.The Korean car company calls the Tasman a response to the current market demand for trucks, ensuring that it and its three variants will
by Billy Caluag
There's a twin-turbo V6 under the hood
The new Nissan Z Nismo has officially debuted here at the 2024 Philippine International Motor Show-promising a classic sports car experience with a few modern tech upgrades.Sporting a nine-speed automatic transmission, the Z Nismo is designed to push drivers
Their names are...not exactly straightforward
Big news in the hot-hatch world: the John Cooper Works versions of the Mini Cooper and the Mini Aceman have finally been unveiled. And yep, you're seeing the Aceman here, too, because this is the launch of the first-ever
by Greg Potts
Only 10 of these cars will be sold
Subaru has announced yet another special edition WRX not named the STI. The WRX Todoroki is the latest addition to Subaru's performance line, and this one might be a bit more difficult to procure than some of the others.Coinciding
by Billy Caluag
From the factories of the iPhone come three new EVs
It's been a few years since we've heard any mutterings about Foxtron, the car brand birthed from the makers of the iPhone-Taiwanese conglomerate Foxconn (a.k.a. Hon Hai Technology). At Hon Hai Tech Day 2024, the newbie car
by Cat Dow
Don’t expect a Type R or any kind of sports car
Back in 2017, Honda showed us a 'Sports EV' concept-a sort of lower, sleeker cousin to the Urban EV concept that evolved into the Honda e. So, we hoped that the new '0 Series' of Honda EVs would feature a sports
by Ollie Kew
The 2023 model looks pretty sharp
Honda is on the offensive when it comes to crossovers lately. In just a few years, the Japanese automaker debuted all-new versions of the BR-V, HR-V, CR-V, and more recently, the WR-V. Not content with that, Honda
In case you missed the latest shifts in the market
It looks like September turned out to be an exciting time for new car buyers. Here's a quick roundup of the new and improved models that were recently launched in the local market as reflected in the Top Gear PH
