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December 16, 2024

GAC EMPOW Hybrid, GS8 Hybrid (With Toyota Hybrid System) Coming To The Philippines

Astara-distributed Chinese brand GAC may be starting 2025 with not one, but two HEV variants of existing nameplates. Revealed in documents filed with the Department of Energy, GAC is close to launching the Empow Hybrid and the GS8 Hybrid for the local market.

All-New JAC Ytterby EV Combines Style And Function In One Attractive Package

The past couple of years have seen a rapid influx of electric vehicles into the Philippine market. In the beginning, only the luxury, European and American manufacturers were brave enough to tread the category. Soon after, more brands started entering the country, laying ground for more options in electrification. Technology was where the conversation began, revolving around in-car integration, research and development in battery safety, and, of course, charging solutions and infrastructure.

The 2025 Honda Civic Is Your New Car Crush

By now, we’ve seen what electrification does to a car’s performance. It’s a simple equation of an engine plus a battery plus electric motors equals more horsepower and torque. So, when Honda put the powertrain of the CR-V into the Civic, some of us were giddy with excitement. It’s basically putting a compact crossover’s engine into a much lighter sedan. The power figures will be the same but the power to weight ratio will yield a different experience on the road.

Tesla Opens In The Philippines With The Model 3, Model Y: Prices, Specs, Features

Tesla is now in the Philippines. The American multinational automotive company has set up shop in the Philippines as a national sales office with an Experience Center located in Uptown Parade beside the Uptown Mall in Bonifacio Global City. Tesla Motors Philippines, as the company is called, is offering the Model 3 and Model Y initially with customer deliveries to start in early 2025.

Toyota Strengthens Hybrid Powertrain For 2025 Corolla Altis

Toyota is giving the current Corolla Altis yet another refresh for 2025. And unlike in the past, the compact sedan has received an more than just aesthetic updates—it has received update to its hybrid powertrain too.

PIMS: 2025 Honda Civic Line Tops Out At P 1.990M

Shown at the One Honda Electrification event last September, Honda Cars Philippines has now officially launched the new 2025 Civic for the Philippine market.

AION Makes Philippine Debut With Makati Showroom Opening; Launches ES Sedan And Y Plus SUV (w/ Brochure)

Aion makes its Philippine debut with the opening of its flagship showroom in Makati City. Aion is the New Energy Vehicle (NEV) brand of GAC Motor and despite its launch models, the Aion ES and Aion Y Plus carrying the same “G” branding, it’s not brought in by Astara, rather it’s distributed by Dangdang New Energy Auto Service (Philippines) Limited Corporation.

2025 Philippine-Spec Honda Civic RS e:HEV: What We Know So Far

Honda Cars Philippines has previewed the new Civic RS e:HEV at its One Honda Electrification event. The first-ever electrified Civic, it gains a revamped exterior and enhanced interior together with the most powerful hybrid offering in its segment.

Review: 2024 BYD Dolphin EV

When it comes to electric vehicles, there comes a certain level of expectation with the two main ones being relentless acceleration and a high-tech execution. Naturally, that’s possible because EVs also often come with an expensive price tag to match. Now, that’s not the case with the BYD Dolphin. Priced at just P 1.398-million, it’s quite attainable even for everyman standards. Best of all: it’s not a shit box to drive. It’s great whether you look at it from an EV or B-segment hatchback perspective.

Review: 2024 MG 4 Luxury And XPower

When a car’s been declared as “Car of the Year,” it comes with a certain level of weight and expectation. In the case of the MG 4, there’s extra scrutiny involved since it’s the overly critical UK market that awarded it as such. Thankfully, it’s a reputation that, all things considered, this all-electric hatchback lives up to.

2025 Honda Civic Lands In ASEAN; Philippine Launch Happening Before End Of October?

After its unveil in the United States, the refreshed Honda Civic has also found its way to ASEAN. Just launched in Thailand, the new Civic gains a refreshed exterior and enhanced interior with added connectivity features.

Review: 2024 Mazda3 2.0 HEV Fastback

Launched in the Philippines in 2019, the Mazda3 is a hold out in a world overfilled with crossovers and SUVs. The carmaker could have simply thrown in the towel and concentrated their efforts on the CX-30—the Mazda3’s crossover sibling. However, realizing that there are a few who remain dedicated and loyal to sporty handling, lower riding passenger cars, they’ve instead re-oriented it make it the best iteration of the Mazda3 yet.

2025 Honda Civic Hybrid Is Most Powerful Non-Type R Civic Ever

After revealing its refreshed design earlier this year, Honda has released more info on the refreshed 2025 Civic. Set to debut for the North American market, it previews the possible upcoming new Civic headed for other regions, including ASEAN, as well.

Wuling Enters The Philippines With 4 Vehicle Line-Up

They may not have made it in time for the Chinese International Auto Show—sorry, the Manila International Auto Show—but Wuling is now in the Philippines.

Honda Has Confirmed: This Is The 2025 Civic

After Honda Japan inadvertently posted photos of what looks to be the upcoming refresh of the Civic (under the guise of a new variant in Japan), Honda has finally confirmed that this is the updated 2025 Civic.

Did Honda Just Leak The Refreshed 2024 Civic?

Hard to believe, but the 11th generation Honda Civic has been around since 2021. As such, it’s pretty much ready for a mid-cycle refresh sometime this year. Now, normally carmakers would like to keep the exact timings a closely guarded secret, but in the case of Honda, they outed the launch timing themselves.

What's Changed With The 2024 Toyota Corolla Altis? A Full Rundown (w/ Specs)

Last October, we reported that Toyota Motor Philippines quietly updated the Corolla Altis line-up. Now, as stocks of the updated 2024 model start rolling into local showrooms, we have a complete picture of what’s new and what’s changed.

Happy 20th Birthday, Mazda3!

Happy 20th birthday, Mazda3! Revealed at the 60th Frankfurt Motor Show in 2003, the first-generation Mazda3 built on the success of its predecessor, the 323. After spanning four generations, it has proven to be a huge sales success both at home in Japan and around the world.

Toyota Motor PH Drops 1.6-Liter Engine In Corolla Altis Range

More and more buyers may be preferring crossovers to sedans, but that doesn’t mean Toyota Motor Philippines’ not sending love over to its most recognizable sedan nameplate: the Corolla.

2024 MG 4 Is An Electric Vehicle That's Priced Like A Conventional Hatchback

SAIC Motor Philippines, Inc. (SMPI), the new exclusive distributor of MG vehicles in the country springs a surprise with their first product offering: the all-electric MG 4 EV. This compact, all-electric hatchback marks a new milestone not just for MG Motor, but for the potential widespread adoption of EVs by being the first to reach a price parity with combustion engine and hybrid models of the same size.

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