Another fully electric hatchback has entered the arena
by Billy Caluag
The German brand’s Chinese shareholders has raised eyebrows in America
It's no secret that the long-standing antagonistic relations between the United States and China has spilled over into the broader automotive industry. Lawmakers and manufacturers have strongly opposed the entry of Chinese brands into their home turf, but proposed legislation
by Angelo Nieto
BYD could be going for a deeper undercut with the ‘Essential’ variant
A new BYD has made its appearance on the Department of Energy's list of certified electric vehicles, and it's called the Seal 05 DM-i. That zero digit is an important distinction-this is meant to be an updated version
by Angelo Nieto
Under the brand name EMTA
Electric Mobility Technologies (EMT), a joint venture of several companies, including Chery, has plans to launch an electric kei car in Japan under the brand name EMTA. According to CarNewsChina.com, the launch is scheduled for 2027, with four cars expected to
by Lije Martin
It will likely just be called the ‘Chery Q’
Chery Auto Philippines has just teased its marquee model for the upcoming 2026 Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS). The event is set to take place next week, and now we know that the all-new Chery Q will be center stage.To
by Billy Caluag
BYD’s all-new performance EV has arrived
The BYD Sealion 7 has finally arrived in the Philippines. We've seen it twice at the Bangkok International Motor Show, but now, it becomes an official option for Filipino car buyers.According to BYD, the Sealion 7 is where performance meets
by Billy Caluag
Affordable and cheerful—or just affordable?
The subcompact crossover market is a fickle one in 2026. There now exist various specifications and layouts at various price points. In fact, there is now a decent selection of EVs and hybrids at this price, but what happens if you are
In a bid to replicate its breakout success at MIAS earlier this year
MG Philippines has published a new teaser on its official Facebook page, hinting at its lineup for the 2026 Philippine International Motor Show on June 4 to 7. The three vehicles are partially obscured by shadows, but we have a good idea
by Angelo Nieto
An new fully electric compact hatch has entered the arena
The 2026 GAC Aion UT has arrived, and this fully electric hatchback offers a compact form factor at a subcompact price. It also debuts as the first EV release from GAC International Philippines-the brand's new operators, who took over from
by Billy Caluag
Under the Stellantis-Dongfeng joint venture
Last week, multinational auto conglomerate Stellantis and Chinese automaker Dongfeng announced the signing of a new strategic cooperation agreement. This extension of the two companies' 34-year long partnership will see the production of new Peugeot and Jeep models in Wuhan, China.
by Angelo Nieto
It also marks the formal launch of its debut model, the G700
Earlier this year, Jetour Auo Philippines introduced its premium sub-brand GAIA to the local market at the 2026 Manila International Auto Show. Now, as the Chinese brand looks to expand its presence into the premium automotive segment, its showroom doors are
by Angelo Nieto
A P50,000 price bump for the sole variant
As of May 7, 2026, BYD Cars Philippines has quietly raised the price of one of its most popular models in their lineup: the Sealion 6 DM-i. The Chinese automaker's website now lists the Sealion 6 DM-i's price
by Angelo Nieto
The Department of Energy’s database says it could
Well, what do we have here? The popular Ford Territory Hybrid might be getting a new variant as the Department of Energy (DOE) has just updated its database of recognized electric vehicles.On the list is a curious Territory Hybrid Platinum, which
by Billy Caluag
Reports say it’s heading to Australia
Ford is shaping up to be the next carmaker to take its China-exclusive products global. A report from CarExpert shared that the range-extended hybrid Ford Bronco New Energy is scheduled to debut in Australia, and that could mean interesting things
by Billy Caluag
A stylish and tech-loaded compact sport utility BEV
Also available as a plug-in hybrid, the EX5 EM-i is basically the same vehicle sharing Geely's Global Intelligent New Energy Architecture (GEA) platform. With Level 2-capable ADAS, five-star Euro NCAP rating, and an innovative in-house developed
Times really are a-changing
Up until two months ago, I would have never seen myself owning a car from a Chinese brand. This was something I was even pretty adamant and vocal about when the discussion of cars made in China came up. I have come
Will we see this new electric hatchback at PIMS 2026?
MG's accessible electric hatchback has been making some noise Down Under. The Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) recently awarded the new MG 4 Urban a five-star safety rating after subjecting it to several crash tests and evaluations.This particular
by Billy Caluag
The EV segment is heating up (not literally, we hope)
Earlier this year at the 2026 Manila International Auto Show, the self-charging Jaecoo J5 SHS-H hit the entry level HEV market. Now, based on DOE recognition papers, its fully electric counterpart may be coming up next.The Jaecoo J5 EV
by Angelo Nieto
Is MG Philippines cooking up something special?
MG Philippines has just confirmed its attendance for the 10th Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS)-taking place at the World Trade Center Manila, from June 4 to 7, 2026. With the stage set, only one question remains: What does MG have in
by Billy Caluag
What do you think of this redesign?
The Geely Coolray has received yet another quiet update. Last year, Geely silently updated the Coolray for the Philippine market with a facelift and performance upgrades, and for a few months, it went largely under the radar.This year, the subcompact crossover
by Lije Martin
In a weird way, it’s validation
Be careful out there folks, because clearly nobody is safe. Yep, your car could be Mansor-ified at literally any moment. Just take a look at that thing up above.That was once a Zeekr 9X-the Chinese firm's latest flagship
by Greg Potts
