This is Fawcar’s new energy vehicle brand
by Lije Martin
An unexpectedly fun package
For many years, the Hyundai Tucson has been a staple for car owners looking to get a compact SUV. While it may not be the most popular option in its segment, it has always given buyers the choice between a punchy diesel
by Lije Martin
It’s still in development, but a full range of variants should be on the way
The first-ever Philippine International Truck Show is in full swing, and Isuzu is at center stage. The country's leading truck brand has put some of its most popular offerings on display, as the Traviz and the N-Series take the
by Billy Caluag
Another new entry in the electric compact SUV segment
Dongfeng Motors Philippines has officially launched the all-new Mage EV at the 2026 Philippine EV Summit. The compact SUV arrives as a fully electric version of the Aeolus Mage with a P1.398 million price tag.The Mage EV uses a
by Lije Martin
Meet the Deepal S05’s bigger sibling
The Deepal S07 has been unveiled today at the 2026 Philippine Electric Vehicle Summit. First previewed in REEV form at Deepal's brand launch at the Manila International Auto Show earlier this year, the S07 now officially launches as a fully electric
by Angelo Nieto
Kia’s award-winning fully electric MPV is here
We've been talking about this for some time, and now it's here: The all-new Kia PV5 is finally in the market. The new electric MPV has just been launched at the 2026 Philippine Electric Vehicle Summit.The fully electric
Initial batches will be exported to Europe and Australia; no word on PH arrival
Toyota's plan to begin production of the hydrogen-powered Hilux in Thailand is gaining traction. As reported by Nikkei Asia, Toyota recently received approval for incentives related to its 1.49 billion Thai baht (almost P2.8 billion) investment to build
by Angelo Nieto
It gets a significant bump in power, too
The all-new BYD Seagull has officially launched in China. Along with larger dimensions and more power, the hatchback also receives BYD's second-generation Blade Battery, which enables it to use Flash Chargers. We first got wind of the new Seagull
by Lije Martin
The brand currently shares parts with Toyota
Subaru has revealed plans for its in-house electric-vehicle platform. For those unfamiliar, Subaru's current EV platform was created in partnership with Toyota and is used in SUVs like the Solterra, Trailseeker, Uncharted, and Getaway. While those EVs aren't
by Lije Martin
This was surprising
I would be lying if I told you the Suzuki e-Vitara was a track weapon. It isn't. Not by any stretch. So you can imagine our surprise when Suzuki Philippines invited us to Batangas Racing Circuit to drive the subcompact
by Lije Martin
An homage to what was undoubtedly one of the coolest Group B cars ever made
The '80s, the '90s, the 2000s...who knows which decade is currently most fashionable? What's apparent is that the past is offering refuge from the unpleasant present, and if we're residing in a post-postmodern cultural pick'n'mix, then
by Jason Barlow
Porsche’s back is against the wall, but it’s sticking to its guns
When it launched the Taycan, Porsche expected that by 2030, eight out of 10 cars it sold worldwide would be electric or, at a pinch, plug-in hybrid.That went well, then...the prediction has now been pretty much inverted. It's
by Paul Horrell
Is the sequel better than the original? Let’s find out
Smart has returned to its roots with the dinky new Smart #2-and all is right with the world once again.Okay, perhaps we're getting ahead of ourselves a little there, but the return of the original Smart car-first known
by Greg Potts
Come on, Citroen, just make it already
It's finally happening: Citroen is bringing back the 2CV in 2028, and the cutesy concept has got us all excited. You can read about it by clicking these words.But wait one second, because as an additional little surprise at the
by Greg Potts
The new name aligns with the brand’s global identity
Local car distributor UAAGI Auto Group has changed the name of Radar Auto Philippines to Riddara Auto Philippines. The rebrand aligns with Radar's global identity, where it's known as Riddara in export markets outside of China. For those who don'
by Lije Martin
Organizers say 2026 has been a breakthrough year for electrification in PH
The 14th Philippine Electric Vehicle Summit is taking place next week, October 22 to 24, at the SMX Convention Center. The Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines (EVAP) shares that the event marks a "breakthrough year" for the industry, as electrified vehicle
by Angelo Nieto
This EV has gadgets that put Bond’s cars to shame, courtesy of SpaceX
This car sucks. No, literally-the Tesla Roadster broke cover today by driving (and idling) virtually upside down, made possible by suction fans that vacuum the car onto the road. If Tesla's on-screen graphics are to be believed, the car
by Angelo Nieto
Because why else would ‘bad weather’ be a reason to postpone the launch?
The Tesla Roadster is almost upon us...again.Tesla previously scheduled the big reveal for October 2nd, but decided to postpone the event due to bad weather. The global debut of the Tesla Roadster will officially be on October 15, 7:55pm
The electric crossover officially launches next month
VinFast Philippines will soon launch the all-new VF8 in November. The company has officially opened preorders for the electric midsize crossover, with a free one-year battery subscription for the first 1,000 customers who place an order from October 13
by Lije Martin
The stone-cold icon is back, and will be in production by 2028
Cometh the hour, cometh the car. The original Citroen 2CV arrived into a diminished postwar world. As the carmaker notes, it was never intended to become an icon, but accepted that status because of what it made possible. It democratized transport and
by Jason Barlow
It’s still a cutie
Chinese carmaker GAC has just unveiled the adorably rugged Aion UT Cross at the 2026 Paris Motor Show. Off the bat, it doesn't look too different from the fully electric hatchback we have in the Philippines, but there are a few
by Billy Caluag
