Is MG Philippines cooking up something special?
by Billy Caluag
It’s not called the “pinnacle of Range Rover luxury” for nothing
Welcome to the summit of Mount Range Rover. At this heady height, you will find the Range Rover SV Ultra, a car its maker claims is no less than the "pinnacle of Range Rover luxury."It's the toppiest, highest-spec, ahem,
by Vijay Pattni
This includes 14 EVs and 13 hybrids
Kia just announced its four-year roadmap at the 2026 CEO Investor Day in Seoul, South Korea. The carmaker laid out plans to expand its EV lineup to 14 vehicles and its HEV lineup to 13 models by 2030. In total, Kia
by Lije Martin
It has 225km of electric-only range and a combined range of 1,730km
The Geely Galaxy M7 has officially launched in China, and in just 12 hours, it already received over 10,000 orders. That might be partially due to the limited-time starting price of CNY109,800 (around P987k).The Galaxy M7 has four
by Lije Martin
The plug-in hybrid SUV could be getting more styling options this year
The Jetour T1 Lightning i-DM may be getting a new option in 2026, as the Land Transportation Office recently granted homologation papers for the 'Executive' and 'Panther' variants of the plug-in hybrid SUV.Jetour Auto Philippines previously debuted the T1
by Billy Caluag
MG’s plug-in hybrid people-hauler is ready to take on the competition
Plug-in hybrids have become common sightings on Philippine roads these days, and you can credit that to the influx of electrified Chinese cars in recent years. They've become top-of-mind among car buyers, which is why it's no
Plug-in power meets off-road capability
While Denza Philippines introduced itself with the elegant D9 MPV, the brand soon showed that it can get down and dirty, too. Enter the B5 and B8 SUVs, which pair off-road capability with efficient motoring, via plug-in hybrid 4WD systems.
by Billy Caluag
A new challenger in the premium SUV segment
When BYD's luxury sub-brand Denza entered the Philippine market with the D9, it wanted to go against household names like Lexus. Now, with the B5 and B8 SUVs, it's looking to challenge the world of premium SUVs.In this
by Angelo Nieto
Especially if you’re in the market for a large, off-road-capable SUV
True that, yes, but these aren't like the usual China cars. These two are more premium than your run-of-the-mill SUV, and they come courtesy of BYD's luxury brand Denza. What's more, they're plug-in hybrid
The plug-in hybrid version, meanwhile, gets 400km of electric range
BYD has just unveiled the new Sealion 08 at Auto China 2026. The Sealion 08-not to be confused with the Sealion 8-is a flagship full-size SUV that's expected to come in both fully electric and plug-in hybrid
by Lije Martin
Just in time to go up against the recently facelifted S-Class
Well, it's certainly something. Here's how BMW has interpreted the grace of its Neue Klasse design language for the big dog of the range. For this be the new BMW 7-Series, and...well, it's certainly something.Something...dare
by Vijay Pattni
And over 2,000km with the onboard generator
The BYD Sealion 5 DM-i has received an all-new design and a more powerful plug-in hybrid system in China. It's offered in four variants, with the range-topping version now able to do 305km of range in full-
by Billy Caluag
When things get hot, this is how your electrified ride handles things
Summer has arrived in the Philippines, and with it comes the heat that we've grown accustomed to. This dry season is special, however, since it coincides with a rising wave of electrification in the Philippines automotive market. Skyrocketing fuel prices, an
by Angelo Nieto
Jetour’s most complete product yet
Electrified SUVs are having a moment in 2026. Over the past few months, we've seen Toyota debut two fully electric crossovers, while Geely looks to make its local comeback with both hybrid and battery-powered options. And given the current fuel
by Billy Caluag
We pit one of the latest plug-in hybrid crossovers against the segment leader
Interest in electrified vehicles has been growing, especially in recent weeks, and more manufacturers want a piece of the pie currently dominated by BYD Cars Philippines. One of the latest entries in our market is the Geely EX5 EM-i, and yes,
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
An even more powerful truck to go up against the Ranger Raptor and Hilux GR-S
So you've probably read on this website that the BYD Shark 6 DMO has a cab-and-chassis version over in Australia. Pretty cool, we know, but that's not just the real highlight of the updates from Down Under.In
We’ll be seeing these hybrid SUVs on the market soon
Denza Philippines has put the B5 and B8 plug-in hybrid SUVs on display at the 2026 Manila International Auto Show. The Chinese brand officially began local operations in February 2026 as it launched the D9 MPV, with these two vehicles looming
The G700 also boosts Jetour’s plug-in hybrid lineup
Jetour Auto Philippines has effectively entered the luxury SUV market with the arrival of the plug-in hybrid GAIA G700. Priced at a premium P4.488 million, Jetour's latest offering enters the country as a competitor against the likes of the
Also launched was the MG 5 Prestige, a feature-packed sedan priced at P888k
Morris Garages has unveiled the MG G50 PHEV and the MG 5 Prestige at the 2026 Manila International Auto Show (MIAS).The MG G50 PHEV is the brand's plug-in hybrid version of its seven-seater MPV, priced at P1,398,
by Lije Martin
The Chinese carmaker has two more tricks up its sleeve
Denza Philippines will be showcasing the rest of its roster at the upcoming 2026 Manila International Auto Show (MIAS). The main highlights include the Denza B5 and B8 SUVs, which are both equipped with the DMO powertrain.The Philippines was first introduced
by Billy Caluag
