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September 2, 2025

byKap Maceda Aguila

The 2026 Mitsubishi Xpander and Xpander Cross expands its tech suite

August 31, 2025

byVincent Villa

All the new cars launched this 1H 2025

August 30, 2025

byUlysses Ang

Mid Year Review 2025

HMPH Continues Dealer Network Expansion with Opening of Hyundai Calamba

Hyundai Motor Philippines Inc. (HMPH) expands its growing dealer network to a total of 41 dealerships with the inauguration of Hyundai Calamba on August 7, 2025. This also marks the brand’s…

September 5, 2025

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From trackside cheers to online arenas: Toyota Gazoo Racing Philippines shows how motorsport continues to grow and inspire

Engines roared and hearts raced as the 2025 Toyota Gazoo Racing (TGR) Philippine Cup culminated at the Clark International Speedway in Mabalacat, Pampanga last August 9. This final leg of…

September 3, 2025

byAngel Rivero

Heightening driving (and riding) enjoyment with the new Kia Carnival

When the drive to the destination is already more than half the fun Ask me to choose between a medium-to-large SUV and a minivan and I will always pick the latter. A minivan is better at…

August 31, 2025

byManny De Los Reyes

The 2026 Mitsubishi Xpander and Xpander Cross expands its tech suite

Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation just unveiled the newest iteration of the country’s best-selling MPV. For the first time, they held a joint launch for the Xpander and Xpander…

August 31, 2025

byVincent Villa

First Look

Changan Philippines starts 2026 with a bang by introducing the refreshed CS15

Inchcape Philippines, the exclusive distributor of Changan in the country, officially introduces the refreshed Changan CS15 to the Philippine market today. The New Changan CS15 One of Changan…

First Look

January 16, 2026

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The new Mazda CX-60 is the refinement of luxury

First Look

January 14, 2026

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GRIT FOR THE DAILY GRIND: All-new GR Corolla to make debut in the Philippines

First Look

December 20, 2025

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The GR Corolla is Proof of Toyota’s Push for Ever More Exciting Cars

First Look

December 19, 2025

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Top of the Week

The evergreen Mitsubishi Mirage gets the ‘Shield’

September 3, 2021

VinFast sets a long-game mobility strategy for the Philippines, anchored on Ecosystem Strength and Customer-First Innovation

Industry

January 21, 2026

MMPC’S official statement on CARS incentive funding

Industry

January 21, 2026

Hyundai IONIQ 9 hailed as World’s Best Large SUV at 2026 Women’s Worldwide Car of the Year Awards

Industry

January 21, 2026

Porsche 911 earns top honors in S&P Global Mobility Automotive Loyalty Awards USA – Sports Car Segment

Industry

January 21, 2026

Mazda Miata Cup celebrates 25 years of racing in PH

Viewpoints

January 21, 2026

Kick Off the New Year in Style! Drive Home a New Toyota This January

Deals & Promos

January 19, 2026

CAMPI’s Official Statement on CARS Funding Solution

Industry

January 19, 2026

HCPI Brings ‘Next Level Mobility’ Tour at GH Mall This Week

Deals & Promos

January 19, 2026

Industry

When safety technology becomes part of everyday travel

In many densely populated cities, safety on public transportation is no longer defined by rare emergencies. It is shaped by the everyday experiences of millions of passengers and drivers who…

Industry

January 19, 2026

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Berry Christmas with vivo 2025: Lucky winner drives home JAECOO J7 SHS SUV

Industry

January 18, 2026

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JETOUR T2 SUV delivers 5-Star performance in its first ASEAN NCAP test

Industry

January 17, 2026

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BMW Philippines defies market trends with 17% Growth in 2025

Industry

January 16, 2026

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Reviews

Changan Hunter 4×4 – Stellar ride, and then some

January 5, 2026

byVincent Villa

Top of the Category

The Changan Q05 bets on familiarity

January 4, 2026

Toyota Hilux GR-S – Small improvements add up nicely

Reviews

December 11, 2025

Electric, the Toyota Way: First drive of the Toyota bZ4X

December 2, 2025

Road Trip

Grand Touring KL with the Bentley Continental GT Hybrid

There’s something delightfully improper about an elegant luxury car that has the moves of a Ferrari. It’s like watching Kevin Durant doing his trademark pull-up jump shot over three defenders…

Road Trip

December 24, 2025

byManny De Los Reyes

Mazda Fan Festa: On creating magic on and off the race track

Road Trip

December 10, 2025

byGen Tiu

Looks like a Bronco, feels like an X5—Driving the Jetour T1 Lightning i-DM

December 5, 2025

byManny De Los Reyes

The Changan Hunter elevates pickup ride comfort standards

December 3, 2025

byVincent Villa

two wheels

Celebrating 1 Million: Honda Philippines strengthens its legacy on two wheels

Honda Philippines, Inc. (HPI), the No. 1 motorcycle manufacturer in the country, has reinforced its market leadership by surpassing the 1 million cumulative retail sales from October 2024 to…

Two Wheels

October 13, 2025

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Indonesian firm opens motorcycle parts plant in Batangas

Two Wheels

September 3, 2025

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Elevate your riding experience at the PCXceptional Ride

Two Wheels

September 3, 2025

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Honda Philippines Inc. celebrates 9-Millionth Unit of motorcycle production milestone

August 13, 2025

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On the government’s funding resolution for the CARS program and the importance of RACE and EVIS

The Philippine Parts Makers Association (PPMA) welcomes and sincerely appreciates the government’s announcement that it has finalized a funding solution for the Comprehensive Automotive…

Industry

January 19, 2026

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The Kia Movement kicks off 2026 with January-Wide Discounts

Kia Philippines, a subsidiary of ACMobility, opens 2026 with The Kia Movement experience at SM North EDSA from January 16 to 18, bringing its lineup of fuel-powered, hybrid, and fully electric…

Deals & Promos

January 16, 2026

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Hongqi AWD flagship EVs deliver strong real-world efficiency in DOE Eco Run

Hongqi Philippines reinforces its commitment to combining high performance with real-world efficiency as its all-wheel-drive (AWD) battery electric vehicles posted impressive results at the…

Industry

January 16, 2026

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8 “Best Kept Secret” cars you can buy now

These 8 cars may have flown under the radar—and what’s why you should give them a second look. When a car’s great, success comes in one of two ways. One, it’s well-received by enthusiasts who…

Viewpoints

January 16, 2026

byUlysses Ang

2026 Mazda CX-60: An elevation of luxury

Mazda may have bitten more than they could chew with the first-ever CX-60. Launched in 2023 both globally and in the Philippines, it was the first vehicle that was supposed to espouse the…

First Look

January 15, 2026

byUlysses Ang

Isuzu D-MAX and mu-X deliver outstanding results at 2025 DOE Fuel Eco-Run

Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) once again reinforced its reputation for fuel efficiency and advanced diesel engineering after posting impressive results at the 2025 Department of Energy…

Industry

January 15, 2026

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Grab partners with GAC to enhance EV ride-hailing experience in Southeast Asia

Grab, Southeast Asia’s leading superapp, and GAC, a global pioneer in smart electric mobility, have forged a strategic partnership, to deploy an initial 20,000 high-performance electric…

January 15, 2026

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Geely advances smart vehicle intelligence with Full-Domain AI 2.0 and G-ASD at CES 2026

As vehicles increasingly evolve into intelligent systems rather than purely mechanical machines, Geely Auto Group returned to the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026 for the third consecutive…

January 14, 2026

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