Do you remember the Kia Carens?
by Billy Caluag
Ko’s leadership is expected to maintain the brand’s momentum
Hyundai Motor Philippines (HMPH) has announced Byung Goo Ko as its new president effective today, July 27, 2026. Ko has a tenure of over two decades with the Hyundai Motor Company, and has held roles in international market development, sales operations, and
by Angelo Nieto
It was one of the first locally available EVs, but how does it fare in 2026?
It seems a crisis is an effective way to speed up tech adoption. During the pandemic, we saw this with cashless payments, online shopping, and systems for distance learning and remote work. With the seemingly never-ending fuel crisis, it's electrified
Here are some more modern examples
Read part one here.Okay, the CR-Z didn't do anything to reinvent either manual or automatic gearboxes. But it's noteworthy for being one of the tiny handful of full-hybrid cars with a regular six-speed manual transmission. Enough
A hybrid van with an attractive starting price
Hyundai Motor Philippines has expanded its electrified lineup with the new Staria Hybrid. The van joins the Santa Fe, Tucson, and Palisade in offering comfortable hybrid options to fit the entire family. The van is now the first in Hyundai's lineup
by Lije Martin
Hyundai’s premium people-mover gets electrified
Hyundai Motor Philippines (HMPH) continues to expand its electrified lineup. This time around, it's the Staria that gets the hybrid treatment.It's been a long time coming, as this hybrid variant was first unveiled more than two years ago. It
Hyundai’s EV gets a hotter look, with no performance changes
Hyundai has recently released an N Line version of its fully electric Ioniq 5 crossover, and you can color us interested. While it isn't an update to the hotter Ioniq 5 N, this new model instead marries sensible performance with sportier
by Billy Caluag
As expected, a certain Chinese brand makes the list
With animal-based names in fashion at the end of the 1960s, Opel had already decided on Manta for its new two-door coupe, but it still needed a logo. Designer George Gallion met with marine researcher Jacques Cousteau for inspiration, and
by Greg Potts
Along with savings up to P350,000 for the Staria and Stargazer
Hyundai Motor Philippines is opening July with a series of promotions on its most popular people haulers. Until the end of the month, interested buyers can pick up a brand-new Hyundai Santa Fe, Staria, or Stargazer with savings up to P1
Visual artist Kelsonik has created quite the fever dream
The all-new Hyundai Elantra is set to go on sale in South Korea later this year, sporting an overhauled design and a larger form factor. Its new look has a much more industrial feel, and that probably inspired CGI artist Nikita
by Billy Caluag
What do you think of the new look?
The future is here for the Hyundai Elantra-or the Avante, as it goes by in the Korean market. The eighth generation of the compact sedan was revealed last week at the 2026 Busan International Mobility Show, and it's a vastly
by Angelo Nieto
All will be revealed soon
For over a year, there's been much speculation about the hybrid Hyundai Staria. Specs and homologation papers have been published by the Department of Energy (DOE) and the Land Transportation Office (LTO), respectively, and on more than one occasion.However, it
by Billy Caluag
These are long shots, but never say never
Over the last few years, the local market for fully electric vehicles has gotten pretty comprehensive; however, it is still not quite complete. We've yet to see a true entry-level EV from a legacy carmaker, while segment stalwarts like the
by Billy Caluag
Here’s what you get from this P3.98-M package
Hyundai continues to electrify its lineup, and one of the latest models to get that treatment is the all-new Hyundai Palisade. The Korean brand's full-size SUV is now a hybrid, and it comes in a very competitive P3.98-
Is it still the MPV to beat in its segment?
It's not all about hybrids and EVs these days. There's still a huge market for purely petrol-powered cars, especially for the tried-and-tested MPVs. I'm talking about the good, old people-haulers that, some 10 years ago,
The promo also includes a free checkup, diagnostic scan, and car wash
When was the last time you checked your vehicle's maintenance schedule? It goes without saying that keeping up with routine maintenance is an important part of car ownership. It ensures that your vehicle continues to run smoothly and helps diagnose any
by Lije Martin
Which brand do you think will take 52?
Read part one here and part two here.Today, the only thing stopping modern supercar owners from using their cars every day is their fear of damaging the resale value (or their access to 12 other cars), but back in the '80s,
by TopGear.com
Marching into the modern-ish age
Read part one here.For years, most developed car markets were largely dominated by their domestic brands, but that began to change in the '60s, and no more dramatically than in the way Japanese manufacturers began to get a foothold in other
by TopGear.com
A special cosmetic package sends off the hot hatch in Australia
After a solid five-year run, Hyundai is sending off the i20N with a final limited run called the 'Shadow Edition.' This swan song for the Korean hot hatch is a limited run of just 100 numbered units, exclusively available in Australia.
by Angelo Nieto
Free checkups and discounted services are included in the program
Hyundai Motor Philippines (HMPH) is extending a helping hand to owners affected by the recent earthquake in southern Mindanao. The company's Calamity Assistance Program offers discounted services and free vehicle inspections, along with readily available 24/7 roadside assistance to provide
Is this finally it?
We've known about the Hyundai Staria's hybrid version for over two years now, but it has consistently evaded a Philippine release. After appearing on the respective databases of the Land Transportation Office and the Department of Energy in 2025, the
by Billy Caluag
