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November 21, 2024

2025 BYD Seal 5 DM-i Offers 197 Horsepower, Up To 1,240-KM Range With P 948K Starting Price (w/ Specs)

BYD Cars Philippines is set to electrify the sub-compact sedan segment with the arrival of the Seal 5 DM-i. Following the disruptive formula the Sealion 6 DM-i (read our review), it offers class-above features and technology with a plug-in hybrid powertrain, all for a starting price of just P 948,000 (watch our first impressions).

2025 Dzire Scores (Maruti) Suzuki's First Global NCAP 5-Star Rating

Ahead of its global launch, Suzuki sent its new Suzuki Dzire (voluntarily) to the Global New Car Assessment Program (Global NCAP) for testing. Finally, it’s managed to score a 5-star rating—the first ever for a Maruti Suzuki model.

Philippines Says Goodbye To The Mazda CX-3

Pour one out for the Mazda CX-3. It has now been discontinued in the Philippines after being on sale in one form or another for eight years.

Suzuki Reveals 2025 Dzire Sub-Compact Sedan

Ahead of its global launch on November 11, Suzuki has revealed all the details of the new 2025 Dzire. The sub-B segment sedan has been extensively refreshed both inside and out, and comes with first-segment features.

Mitsubishi Motors PH Brings Back Mirage G4 Black Series For 2025

Mitsubishi Motors Philippines is bringing back the Mirage G4 Black Series roughly two years since they first introduced the limited-edition variant.

Here Are The Full Specs Of The 2025 JAC Ytterby EV (w/ Brochure)

JAC Philippines, distributed by Astara Philippines, launches the all-new Ytterby EV alongside the official inauguration of JAC Pasig—its newest dealership in Metro Manila.

2025 BYD Seagull Is A Full-Featured, 300-km Capable EV With A P 898K Price Tag (w/ Specs)

BYD Cars Philippines isn’t showing any signs of slowing down. After launching the Sealion 6 DM-i last July (read our review), the world’s best-selling New Energy Vehicle (NEV) brand is entering the sub-B-segment passenger car segment with the Seagull.

Review: 2024 MG3 Hybrid+

Just about every car brand is abandoning the B-sized hatchback segment in favor of small crossovers and SUVs. Realizing this gap in the market, one unexpected entrant has arrived and that’s in the form of MG with their MG3. For a brand that’s become a household name locally thanks to a crossover—the ZS—going the small hatchback route seems odd. In terms of branding, however, it’s pure magic. See, MG may have British origins, but ever since it’s been bought by China’s SAIC, there have been apprehensions on the sort of vehicles they come up with. Well, what a better way to shut those critics up with a nice, proper small car, right?

Go All-Electric With The 2024 JAC Ytterby For Just P 1.195M

JAC Philippines is putting the pressure on other battery electric vehicles (particularly the similarly-styled Ora 03 aka Good Cat) with the launch of the 2024 Ytterby. This full-electric hatchback hits JAC Philippines showrooms starting September 27, 2024.

DFSK Launches In The Philippines With 3 EV Line-Up (w/ Specs)

It wasn’t long ago when Seres made its official launch here in the Philippines. Now their official distributor here, QSJ Motors, has brought in its subsidiary brand DFSK. It stood for Dongfeng Sokon, since it started as a joint venture between Dongfeng and Sokon Group—the former name of Seres. DFSK is now wholly owned by Seres and they have three cars to serve as an introduction for the Philippine market.

BYD Cars PH Previews Sub-Million-Peso 2025 Seagull EV

BYD Cars Philippines is showing off what could very well be their most important offering yet: the first-ever Seagull small EV hatchback. Previewed at the BYD Tech Tour at Ayala TriNoMa Mall in Quezon City (until September 1), the Seagull will officially hit retail sometime in September.

The Dongfeng Nanobox Is Now Just P 738K

Dongfeng Motors Philippines (DFM Philippines) is offering its Nanobox EV hatchback with a P 150,000 cash discount or an all-in down payment of P 48,000. Oh, and DFM’s throwing in a free 7-kW wall box charger too.

Nissan PH Upgrades Almera, Brings Back VL Sport Variant Starting This August

Nissan Philippines has expanded the availability of NissanConnect Services (NCS), its brand of in-car connectivity and telematics, to more variants of the Almera starting this August.

Detractors Beware: The Honda City (Now With Honda SENSING) Is In Its Best Form

Many were sad when the Honda Jazz had to leave the country, me included. Honda Cars Philippines unofficially said ‘sorry’ when they brought in the City Hatchback. It’s not the Jazz but essentially, they’re the same—small hatchback packaging, 1.5-liter naturally-aspirated engine, creature comforts, ULTR seats, and a good set of safety features. Yet many people (not me) dismissed the City hatchback unfairly simply for not having the “Jazz” name.

The Toyota Vios 1.5 G Makes A Comeback A Week After It Was Discontinued (Sort Of)

It looks like Automotive Jesus just performed a miracle: the Toyota Vios 1.5 G is back from the dead.

Toyota Motor PH Discontinues Vios 1.5 Starting July

In what could be our clearest sign of an impending shakeup in Toyota Motor Philippines’ sub-compact sedan game, the country’s number one automaker has continued to cut the number of Vios variants starting this July 1.

Honda Cars PH Launches New City Hatchback For 2024 (w/ Specs)

After updating the City sedan last year, Honda Cars Philippines has now done the same with the hatchback variant. The new City Hatchback brings a subtle refresh along with added tech and safety features for 2024.

MG Philippines Stirs Up The Status Quo With 2024 MG 3 And MG G50 Plus (w/ Specs)

Just two months after their massive preview during the 2024 Manila International Auto Show (MIAS), MG is once again disrupting segments with its latest offerings: the MG G50 Plus MPV and the MG3 hatchback. Both are poised to take away attention from its segment rivals by offering more but with attractive prices.

Did MG Philippines Just Spoil Honda's New City Hatchback Launch With The First-Ever MG 3 HEV?

MG Philippines is set to add two highly awaited entries to its 2024 lineup with the upcoming launch of the MG3 and the MG G50 Plus MPV on June 4 after previewing it at the Auto Focus Summer Test Drive Festival.

Honda Cars PH Opens Reservations On New City Hatchback; Launch Slated On June 14

Mark your calendars: the new Honda City Hatchback is launching on Friday, June 14 at the BGC Amphitheater. To kick things off, Honda Cars Philippines is announcing a special pre-selling offer that runs today until June 13.

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