Do you think there’s a market for stock soft-roaders in the Philippines?
by Angelo Nieto
A little too late, or just in the nick of time?
The Nissan X-Trail has finally been electrified. It would've been such a good headline for a local news story had it arrived maybe just a few years earlier. But it's 2026, and it's only now that this SUV
Should Nissan export this compact crossover to the Philippines?
Over in China, Nissan recently unveiled the NX7, its latest plug-in hybrid crossover produced from its joint venture with Dongfeng. This model follows the other vehicles built as a result of the partnership, including the Primera EV, the NX8 SUVs, and
by Angelo Nieto
But the company still has a long way to go
Nissan's arduous recovery initiatives are now paying off, as the Japanese carmaker is finally back in profitability. The overall plan, Re:Nissan, kicked off in May 2025 and would eventually see the sale of its Yokohama headquarters and a massive reduction
by Billy Caluag
It still looks the part, though
The new Nissan Leaf debuted back in 2025, bringing the pioneer BEV nameplate into the modern era. While the previous generation (the one available in the Philippines) was a five-door hatchback, it has since grown into a subcompact crossover. And now,
by Angelo Nieto
Will you be picking one up?
Nissan Philippines has officially opened the reservation books for the new 2027 Nissan Kicks e-Power. With that, the Japanese carmaker has also shared some additional visuals and preliminary details.Full specifications for the Philippine-bound units, however, have yet to be
by Billy Caluag
Would you want to see this in the Philippines?
A new Nissan Pathfinder has just been released in China, but this is not the outdoor-focused SUV you may be familiar with. Instead, this new model arrives as a more realized version of the Dongfeng Nissan concept revealed in 2023.Off
by Billy Caluag
And it fits in the palm of your hand, too
Well, not officially. Chinese toy company Newage recently released pictures of its upcoming release named S02 Drift, featuring a Nissan Skyline GT-R vehicle mode. It comes in five different colors, each with slightly different robot modes. The silver one with blue
by Angelo Nieto
Do you vibe with this minivan’s edgy makeover?
The recently launched Japan-exclusive Nissan Elgrand focuses on providing a premium traveling experience with a cushioned ride and dignified aesthetics. But for those who want a bit of sporty edge for their minivans, Nissan Motorsports & Customizing (NMC) has you covered with
by Angelo Nieto
*As a Japan-exclusive flagship, with no word on its arrival elsewhere
After being previewed almost a year ago at the 2025 Japan Mobility Show, the Nissan Elgrand has officially been launched in Japan. It stems from Nissan's Hyper Tourer concept showcased in 2023, and was always meant to produce a rival to
by Angelo Nieto
Here’s something for customers and fans to look forward to
Nissan Philippines (NPI) is reinforcing its commitment to delivering expert care and quality service during the rainy season with its Change Oil Promo. The announcement coincides with the launch of Nissan Wear, the brand's official lifestyle merchandise collection.The promotion applies
by Lije Martin
Do you think it pulls off the Patrol Jr. look it’s going for?
It's been nearly a year since Nissan offered a first look at the Tekton, and now it's finally been unveiled in India. Without all the shadows in the way, it's much easier to see the big-body SUV styling
by Angelo Nieto
The set includes 70mm and 280mm display figures
Nissan and Medicom Toy have collaborated on a tribute piece called GT-R Forever to commemorate the R35 Nissan GT-R's end of production in 2025. Introduced through Medicom Toy's Bearbrick series, the collectible features miniature and medium-sized display
by Lije Martin
We also compare it to the new Nissan Kicks
The Jaecoo J5 is one of the new rising stars of Omoda & Jaecoo in the country. Aimed straight at the sub-compact crossover segment, Omoda and Jaecoo Philippines recently expanded its stylish urban SUV range to include the smaller J5 which begins
And for the third and final installment, we present groups I through L
Read part one here and part two here.A nation where electric cars now make up a staggering 98% of the new car market simply had to be represented by an EV in the Car World Cup, and with one of the
by TopGear.com
Time for Groups E through H to have a go at it
Read part one here.Germany has been a World Cup stalwart for decades, just as the Porsche 911 has long been the dominant force in the sports car world for most of its life. The German team has been experiencing something of
by TopGear.com
Join us as we attempt to figure out one car for each of the competing nations
Did you know that every single example worldwide of the current BMW M2 is built in Mexico? As one of the three host nations, that'd give the littlest M car a real home advantage in the Car World Cup, especially given
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
The two are working on a common ECU for their software-defined vehicles
Japanese newspaper The Yomiuri Shinbun reports that Honda and Nissan plan to enter a technological partnership with the goal of jointly developing a new ECU for software-defined vehicles (SDVs). Cooperation between the two automakers comes as a result of intensifying competition
by Angelo Nieto
The two previously worked together back in February for Nissan Festival
Nissan recently reunited with Filipino artist Quiccs Maiquez for another reimagining of the Japanese brand's models. This time, the renowned designer transformed Nissan's 2026 Philippine International Motor Show lineup in the image of his iconic TEQ63 art toys."Each vehicle
by Angelo Nieto
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
