The hybrid surge continues to gain traction in the local midsize SUV segment, and Kia Philippines is entering the fray with a bold contender: the 2025 Kia Sorento Turbo Hybrid AWD. During a recent three-day media drive, we tested this vehicle on a challenging 600-plus kilometer route from Metro...
Do you remember the CR-Z and the Legend? Filipinos had a short (but sweet) affair with these Honda hybrids. Well, more with the compact sports car, the CR-Z, than with the executive sedan, the Legend. After the phaseout of these two models, HCPI (Honda Cars Philippines, Inc.) stayed away from the...
Kaiyi Auto has officially entered the Philippine auto market, offering forward-thinking vehicles with internal combustion engines (ICE), plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV), and battery electric vehicles (BEV). Established in 2014 as a subsidiary of Chery Automobile Co., Ltd., Kaiyi Auto is...
Chinese brand Jaecoo is set to introduce its latest model, the J7 SHS. The vehicle, powered by the company’s proprietary Super Hybrid System (SHS), was previewed at the 2025 Manila International Auto Show (MIAS), with exclusive test drives scheduled for April 11 to 13 at the World Trade Center in...
Kia Philippines, a subsidiary of ACMobility, is bringing its cars and innovative sustainability technologies closer to customers with The Kia Movement. Its latest leg takes The Kia Movement to the 2025 Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) at the World Trade Center in Pasay City from April 10 to...
A newcomer to the Philippine market, Aito is set to make its impact felt at the Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) 2025 with the introduction of its flagship electric SUV, the M9. This full-size luxury vehicle, developed in collaboration with Huawei and Seres, combines advanced technology with...
BAIC will showcase two of its latest SUVs at the 2025 Manila International Auto Show (MIAS), offering a look at both its off-road and electrification capabilities. Making their local debut are the all-new B40 Trailmaster and the extended-range electric B60e rEV. B40 Trailmaster The B40 Trailmaster,...
Li Auto, a Chinese manufacturer renowned for its range-extended electric vehicles (REEVs), has officially launched in the Philippines through its local partner, HomeAuto Inc., under the name Li Auto Philippines. Founded in 2015, Li Auto has prioritized family-oriented vehicles that emphasize...
Driving the Toyota Zenix Hybrid is a delightful experience. It’s a car whose features have been carefully mated together, you just have to sit down and drive – and feel safe. It’s very well-balanced with the 2.0-liter 16-valve, four-cylinder gas engine sitting low under the bonnet which...
Yet another new hybrid is proving it can easily go beyond its claimed range. Jaecoo Philippines’ first hybrid offering, the J7 SHS (Super Hybrid System), has officially been range-verified by the Automobile Association Philippines (AAP) after driving 1,488.8 kilometers on a full tank of fuel and...
Following the success of the BYD Sealion 6 DM-i and Seal 5 DM-I, BYD Cars Philippines and ACMobility continue to offer Filipinos fuel efficient mobility solutions, this time in the form of a pickup. The highly-anticipated Shark 6 DMO launches today, equipped with an electric powertrain and Dual...
Lynk & Co Philippines is helping car buyers start the year on the right foot with its "Start Strong" promotion. Running through the end of March 2025, this limited-time offer features significant discounts, low down payment options, and flexible financing plans on select models, making it...
