Electric vehicles (xEVs) seized nearly 15 percent of the automotive industry’s total sales from January to May, driven by high fuel prices, while purchases of traditional gas-powered cars continued to plummet. A joint report by the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines Inc....
Toyota Motor Philippines has started retail sales of the Land Cruiser 300 HEV, the first hybrid version of the full-size SUV offered in the local market. Previewed at the 10th Philippine International Motor Show, the LC300 3.5 V6 ZX HEV starts at ₱6,930,000. Precious White Pearl units are priced...
Honda is inviting interested customers to get behind the wheel at the upcoming CR-V and Prelude Test Drive. The brief test drive is designed to showcase the abilities of both the CR-V as well as the Prelude. Experience the new CR-V 's powerful all-wheel drive capability on a rugged off-road...
Volvo Cars Philippines and BPI are offering 0% interest financing on three electrified Volvo SUVs until August 31, 2026. Included in the limited-time offer are the Volvo XC90 PHEV T8, XC60 PHEV T8, and fully electric EX30. The selection gives customers a choice between two plug-in hybrid models and...
The Ford Territory Hybrid led small utility hybrid vehicle sales among members of the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines, Inc. from January to May 2026. Ford Philippines sold 2,226 units during the five-month period, more than 500 units ahead of the next best-selling model in...
GWM Philippines has officially launched the Haval H7, following its public preview at the 2026 Manila International Auto Show. The local launch was held at Forresta Café in Villar City, Cavite, where GWM announced a three-variant range consisting of the Haval H7 HEV 2WD, PHEV 2WD, and Hi4 PHEV...
What better way to honor Dad than to take him to see, sit in, or possibly even test drive the car of his dreams this Father’s Day? Each year, car brands go out of their way to entice father’s looking for a new ride on this special day. This year, there’s a bumper harvest of car brands in a...
It’s not a stretch to say that the past couple of months have already radically changed the local automotive landscape. Electrified vehicles — whether plug-in hybrid or full electric — are a more common sight on the daily commute. Simply count the number of BYD Sealion 6 SUVs you see on the...
VinFast is about to launch three new e-motorcycles with swappable batteries. The motorcycle models, the Evo, Feliz II, and Viper, come in particularly appealing prices. The VinFast Evo is priced at ₱70,000 (with battery subscription), ₱82,700 (including one battery), and ₱95,400 (including...
Toyota Motor Corp. 's new president, Kenta Kon, vowed Wednesday to maintain the company 's policy of creating "ever-better cars," championed by Chairman and former President Akio Toyoda. That policy means continuing Toyota 's multi-pathway strategy with regard to new vehicles,...
With continuously fluctuating fuel prices and transport operators and cooperatives constantly searching for ways to reduce operating expenses, the ongoing modernization of public transportation is taking its time. While modern jeepneys have become a familiar sight on our roads, one company...
Chery Auto Philippines introduced the all-new QEV to the local market at the 10th Philippine International Motor Show. The compact battery-electric vehicle was displayed at the Chery Super Hybrid Hub alongside the Tiggo rEV plug-in hybrid. The event also served as the Philippine introduction of...
