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October 6, 2026
End-Of-Live Vehicle Dismantler, En Tsumugi, Celebrates Milestones In Its First 2 Years Of Operations
En Tsumugi ELV Dismantling Corporation (En Tsumugi), the country’s pioneering Japan-standard and Toyota-endorsed End-of-Life (ELV) dismantling facility has reached two milestones in its first two years of operation.
Filed Under:
Environment,
News
The 2026 Mitsubishi Triton GLS Is The Refined Utilitarian
The Mitsubishi Triton is one of Mitsubishi’s most important models. While the Xpander and Mirage carry the burden of being the top sales drivers, the Triton has the tougher job of also trying to win sales while exuding Mitsubishi’s rugged philosophy. The Triton itself has been in the market for a while now, but 2026 saw the introduction of refreshed models that the automaker hopes will keep it in contention in the tough segment.
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Driver's Seat,
Mitsubishi Triton,
Pick-Up
PH Auto Industry Comes Together For First Bogey Golf Tournament
Golf tournaments don’t make the automotive news pages, but the 2026 Bogey Golf Tournament is the exception. With a name like that, you can already tell that the point of this tournament is to have fun, and that’s exactly what the founders and organizers envisioned. Speaking of which, the Bogey Golf Tournament is the brainchild of Overland Kings founder Joel Pedro, Top Gear Philippines publisher Carlo Chungungco, and industry veteran and founder of A&A Consulting, Spencer Yu.
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News
Review: 2026 Toyota RAV4 HEV ADV
Stop the presses: I think I might have found my 2026 Top Pick. As a refresher, since 2011, at the end of each year, I come up with my annual Top 5 Picks—the best cars I’ve driven for the year that fulfills one simple criterion: it’s a list of cars I’d spend my own money on. Although there’s still two months left before 2027, among the 39 vehicles I’ve sampled so far, it’s safe to say, my pick of the bunch so far is the all-new Toyota RAV4.
Filed Under:
Compact SUV,
Driver's Seat,
Toyota RAV4
October 4, 2026
Mazda Reveals A 2027 CX-5 Easter Egg As Autoexe Shows Off 2 Distinct Styling Kits
Well, that didn’t take long. Less than six months after its Japanese market debut, specialist tuner Autoexe has already come up with a styling kit for the third-generation CX-5. Best news? Mazda Philippines is confirmed to be bringing it in.
Filed Under:
Compact SUV,
Feature,
Mazda CX-5
October 3, 2026
Geely PH May Have Just Broken Into The Top 5 In New Car Sales Last September
Geely Motor Philippines (GMP) reached a sales milestone last September. Last month, it has sold 1,023 vehicles—the first time it has crossed the 1,000-unit mark in a single month.
Filed Under:
Geely Corporate,
News,
PHL Auto Industry
Tesla Activates SM City Clark Destination Charger
Tesla Philippines switches on its latest Destination Charger at SM City Clark. And in celebration, they are bringing their Tesla Experience road show to the venue until October 18, 2026.
Filed Under:
Events,
News,
Tesla Corporate
October 2, 2026
Green GSM Expands To North Mindanao
Green GSM officially launches its all-electric taxi service in Northern Mindanao marking the brand’s next expansion in the market. With the launch of the first all-electric taxi service in the region, Green GSM brings modern, safe and comfortable mobility at reasonable prices, helping enhance the everyday travel experience for local residents.
Filed Under:
News,
Vinfast Corporate
The Honda Civic Type R Just Got 2027 Upgrades Which The Philippines Will Never Get
Did Honda Cars Philippines prematurely kill the FL5 Civic Type R? It may be the case as Honda’s venerable hot hatch just got an update for 2027 giving it sharper styling and even sharper handling.
Filed Under:
Honda Civic,
News,
Sports Sedan
2027 Hyundai Tucson Now Comes With A Plug-In Hybrid
After showing off its exterior and interior design last August, Hyundai has revealed what powers the all-new 2027 Tucson.
Filed Under:
Compact SUV,
Hyundai Tucson,
News
Dongfeng Opens In Paco, Manila
Dongfeng Motors Philippines officially welcomed Superb Motors Corp. to its growing dealer network through a dealer appointment ceremony held at its newly opened showroom along United Nations Avenue in Paco, Manila.
Filed Under:
Great Wall Corporate,
News
This Is Team Philippines At The 2026 Toyota Gazoo Racing Asia eSports GT Championships
Enzo Ison, Russel Reyes, and Michael Velasquez will be representing the Philippines at the 2026 Toyota Gazoo Racing Asia eSports GT Championships in Bangkok, Thailand, after rising above the field at the National Finals of the 2026 TGR Philippines Esports GT Championship.
Filed Under:
News,
Toyota Corporate
October 1, 2026
BYD Responds To Alleged Cybersecurity Risk In Its Vehicles
BYD is responding to claims made by Australian investigative television show, Four Corners regarding the cybersecurity of a Shark 6 DMO.
Filed Under:
BYD Corporate,
BYD Shark,
News,
Technology
September 30, 2026
The GWM Haval H9 Lux 4x4 Mixes Old School Off-Roader Formula With Modern Civility
Great Wall Motors (GWM) has been in the Philippines for quite some time now; it’s mostly flown under the radar and has managed to coexist (and survive) in the very cutthroat local industry. The fact is, the previous-generation GWM models have largely been “unremarkable” apart from the quirky Ora EV and the imposing Tank SUVs.
Filed Under:
Driver's Seat,
GWM Haval H9,
Mid-sized SUV
BMW Launches All-New Hybrid-Powered 3 Series
BMW has pulled the wraps off the all-new G50 3 Series now taking on the same Neue Klasse design language as the i3, iX3, and X5. The two fully electric powertrains are now joined by three hybrid gasoline variants and a plug-in hybrid to follow.
Filed Under:
BMW 3 Series,
Executive Car,
News
GWM Philippines Brings Great Wall Meets to Cagayan de Oro
GWM Philippines, together with GWM Cagayan de Oro, brought together more than 50 GWM owners for Great Wall Meets CDO last September 20 at Amaya View Resort in Cagayan de Oro City.
Filed Under:
Great Wall Corporate,
News
Suzuki Auto Oton, Iloilo Opens
Suzuki Philippines Incorporated (SPH) opens Suzuki Auto Oton, a new 3S dealership located at J.C. Zulueta St., Poblacion South, Oton, Iloilo.
Filed Under:
Dealerships,
News,
Suzuki Corporate
The 2027 Honda Prelude Limited Edition Just Went Global
Following its launch in Japan last June, the Honda Prelude Limited Edition’s made its Atlantic Ocean jump bringing with it some very cool Tito vibes.
Filed Under:
Honda Prelude,
News,
Sports Car
September 29, 2026
Sealion 5 Is First BYD Model To Miss Out On 5-Star ANCAP Safety Rating
It was a mixed performance for BYD in the latest round of Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) assessment covering the M9 (Philippine model eMax 9) and the Sealion 5. The eMax 9 scored a perfect 5-star rating, while the Sealion 5 received only 3 stars.
Filed Under:
BYD eMAX 9,
BYD Sealion 5,
NCAP,
News,
Safety
Toyota Student Technician Wins TESDA National Skills Olympics
A student from Toyota Motor Philippines School of Technology (TMP Tech) won a gold medal at the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority’s (TESDA) WorldSkills Philippines Clark 2026, spotlighting the school’s premier automotive technical training and contributing to CALABARZON’s success as overall national champion.
Filed Under:
News,
Toyota Corporate
September 28, 2026
Shell Tops Global Lubricants Market For 20th Consecutive Year
Shell Lubricants has been confirmed for a record 20th time as the number one best-selling global lubricants supplier. This two-decade run of industry leading momentum was recognized in the latest edition of Kline & Company’s report, Global Lubricants: Market Analysis and Assessment.
Filed Under:
Motor Oil,
News,
Shell Corporate
BYD Climbs To 2nd Place In August 2026 New Car Sales As Chinese Brands Now Occupy 40% Of Top 10
There is a new world order shaping up when it comes to the Philippine car industry. While new car sales have dropped August 2026, Chinese carmakers have now increased their presence in terms of the Top 10 best-selling brands.
Filed Under:
CAMPI,
News,
PHL Auto Industry
Mazda Is The Official Automotive Partner For Michelin Guide Manila 2027
Mazda Philippines is the official automotive partner for the Michelin Guide Manila and Environs & Cebu 2027.
Filed Under:
Events,
Mazda Corporate,
Michelin,
News
What's In Store For The First-Ever Philippine International Truck Show?
The Philippine trucking industry is gearing up for a major milestone as the Truck Manufacturers Association, Inc. (TMA), together with the Automotive Body Manufacturers Association of the Philippines, Inc. (ABMAP), officially presented the vision behind the first Philippine International Truck Show (PITS).
XPENG Officially Launches In The Philippines With X9 MPV, L03 SUV (w/ Specs)
Xpeng just had a grand launch in the Philippines. It’s the only way to put it as they held the event in Mall of Asia Arena and even had Anne Curtis as one of their brand ambassadors. One of the fastest rising brands in China brought two cars with them: the X9 MPV and the L03 SUV.
Filed Under:
Car Launch,
Compact Crossover,
Luxury MPV,
News,
Xpeng L03,
Xpeng X9
September 26, 2026
MG's Multiply Greatness Tour Heads To SM Mall Of Asia This September 25-27
MG Motor Philippines is bringing the Multiply Greatness Tour 2026 to its second leg at The Central Atrium of SM Mall of Asia from Friday, September 25 to Sunday 27, 2026, giving Filipino motorists another opportunity to see, experience, and drive MG’s growing lineup of New Energy vehicles.
Filed Under:
Events,
MG Corporate,
News
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