Should Honda Cars Philippines update the HR-V next?
by Billy Caluag
This was surprising
I would be lying if I told you the Suzuki e-Vitara was a track weapon. It isn't. Not by any stretch. So you can imagine our surprise when Suzuki Philippines invited us to Batangas Racing Circuit to drive the subcompact
by Lije Martin
The latest Hyundai to get the ‘Art of Steel’ makeover
Be still, thine beating hearts: The eminently sensible Hyundai Bayon has been updated and transformed from a weeny humdrum hatchback into an angry little SUV.The headline here is the Bayon's newfound ambition to punch above its weight, bringing stuff you'
by TopGear.com
It’s still a cutie
Chinese carmaker GAC has just unveiled the adorably rugged Aion UT Cross at the 2026 Paris Motor Show. Off the bat, it doesn't look too different from the fully electric hatchback we have in the Philippines, but there are a few
by Billy Caluag
It could be offered as a smaller alternative to the HR-V
Honda Cars Philippines is in the midst of updating its lineup, as teasers circulated on social media earlier this month. With what looks like the new City and Civic on the way, the recently refreshed Elevate could also make for a promising
by Billy Caluag
The little crossover that could
In the subcompact crossover segment, Honda has been fending off Chinese hybrids left and right with its HR-V RS e:HEV. Honda has a legacy in the Philippines, and along with the Civic, CR-V, and Prelude, the HR-V is
by Lije Martin
It finally gets a much-needed hybrid setup, but is it a good one?
Having a hybrid in the stable is a must for all carmakers in 2026. Best believe car buyers will start looking elsewhere as soon as they realize there isn't any electrified option in a certain brand's lineup.Luckily for Subaru,
This is courtesy of a bigger battery
The BYD Atto 2 landed on Philippine shores earlier this year, but the subcompact crossover has just received a substantial update in China. There, the fully electric Atto 2 EV has been upgraded with a larger 51.13kWh battery, giving it 501km
by Billy Caluag
Is this tiny trekker worth the Toyota tax?
Okay, okay, I can tell what you're all thinking: Who the heck wants to spend P2.15 million on an electric Toyota Yaris Cross?Or at least, that's what I was thinking until I saw this thing in the metal.
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 easily 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
