Is this tiny trekker worth the Toyota tax?
by Niky Tamayo
Conservative styling, sporty handling, and a very attractive price tag
Same same, but different
The new Nissan Kicks e-Power has officially landed in the Philippines. This subcompact crossover had quite the odyssey to our local market, first making its regional debut in Bangkok.A couple of months later, Nissan previewed it at the 2026 Philippine
by Billy Caluag
That Moonstone interior trim is our pick
The all-new Nissan Kicks e-Power has officially launched on our shores. The subcompact crossover comes in three variants, priced as follows:If you're familiar with the old Kicks, the first thing you'll notice with the 2027 model is
by Lije Martin
We put Toyota’s subcompact EV through its paces
While the Toyota Urban Cruiser may come across as the bZ4X's little brother, it is a completely independent EV for a different kind of buyer. However, that goes without saying that this subcompact Toyota has its work cut out for it.
It will officially debut at the Glorietta Palm Drive Activity Center
It's official, folks: After an initial appearance at the Philippine International Motor Show earlier this year, the new Nissan Kicks e-Power will finally make its local debut on August 28.The stage will be set at the Glorietta Palm Drive
by Billy Caluag
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
A slew of upgrades focused on convenience and practicality
Along with the updates to the RZ lineup, Lexus Philippines is also bringing in a slew of extra features for the UX300h. The luxury brand describes these additions as "thoughtful upgrades that elevate comfort, convenience, and everyday luxury."Starting with the UX300h
by Angelo Nieto
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
Do you think there’s a market for stock soft-roaders in the Philippines?
Recreational off-roading is mainstream enough over in the US for automakers to offer special trims that cater to the hobby. The second-generation Nissan Kicks is the latest model to hop on this trend with the Rock Creek package, which uses
by Angelo Nieto
That’s a Taiwanese BEV underneath that diamond badge
Remember the Mitsubishi ASX of yesteryear? The chubby-fied Lancer EX never got a proper successor since it was discontinued in the Philippines towards the end of the 2010s, but it's managed to lived on in other regions. This time, the
by Angelo Nieto
Underestimate this Chinese crossover at your expense
State-owned Changan Automotive started out as a military supply factory back when China was still an empire fighting off rebellions. It didn't manufacture vehicles until 1959, when it produced general-purpose military equipment. Then it quickly became the primary passenger
We import our XForce models from Indonesia, by the way
The HEV variant of the Mitsubishi XForce made an appearance at the 2026 Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show, following its Indonesian market launch earlier in July. Mitsubishi highlights its introduction as an important milestone: the XForce HEV is both its first hybrid
by Angelo Nieto
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
Some new players in the B-segment crossover category
The 2027 BYD Atto 2 is finally here, making its appearance with not one but two powertrain options to choose from. The Atto 2 EV brings the fully electric platform we're familiar with in the Atto 3, but in a smaller
by Lije Martin
Which one would you choose?
BYD Cars Philippines and ACMobility have finally rolled out the 2027 BYD Atto 2 in the local market. While some might think this is long overdue, the brand and its distributor went a step further by launching two powertrain options for the
by Billy Caluag
It still looks the part, though
The new Nissan Leaf debuted back in 2025, bringing the pioneer BEV nameplate into the modern era. While the previous generation (the one available in the Philippines) was a five-door hatchback, it has since grown into a subcompact crossover. And now,
by Angelo Nieto
Another budget-friendly EV has entered the market
Omoda and Jaecoo Philippines has recently bolstered its lineup anew with its latest offering, the Jaecoo J5 EV.This subcompact SUV positions itself as a budget-friendly, feature-packed EV that can be a potential alternative to both petrol-powered cars and
The latest EV from Omoda & Jaecoo has arrived
After teasing its upcoming electric vehicle at the recently concluded PIMS, Omoda and Jaeco Philippines has now officially launched the all-new J5 EV.The Jaecoo J5 EV is a competitively priced electrified subcompact crossover. The lone variant stickers for P1.399
The General’s new groove
As global automakers scramble to fight the incoming horde of Chinese EVs, some are finding their self-developed EV offerings a bit too expensive for new buyers in emerging markets-especially American brands, with their tank-like three-ton electric SUVs.So
by Niky Tamayo
Will you be picking one up?
Nissan Philippines has officially opened the reservation books for the new 2027 Nissan Kicks e-Power. With that, the Japanese carmaker has also shared some additional visuals and preliminary details.Full specifications for the Philippine-bound units, however, have yet to be
by Billy Caluag
