The sub-P1-M BEV hatch showdown
And it can do 105km on just electric power
The plug-in hybrid BYD Dolphin G DM-i has officially debuted, and the European market is getting first dibs. It comes with BYD's familiar DM-i powertrain, built around a 1.5-liter gasoline-powered generator and an 18.3kWh
by Billy Caluag
Another fully electric hatchback has entered the arena
Fully electric hatchbacks are having a moment in 2026. GAC recently launched its Aion UT, while Geely is gearing up to officially release its competitive EX2 on June 23. Suddenly, the BYD Seagull and Dolphin have a mountain of competition-and now,
by Billy Caluag
How this is a car from my childhood
The Toyota GR Corolla is a very special car for me, but not for the reasons you might think. When I was a kid in the '90s, my dad would wake me up in the middle of the night to watch a
Would you want to see this in the Philippines?
If you've been asking for a plug-in hybrid version of the BYD Dolphin, then you're in luck-sort of. The Chinese carmaker announced that the Dolphin G DM-i is real and will launch later this year...in Europe.
by Billy Caluag
It will be joined by a Euro-made baby Bronco
Ford has been taking a long, hard look at itself in the mirror, and it has clearly decided that perhaps killing off the little Fiesta wasn't such a good idea. Who'd have thunk it?Anyway, we only know this because
by Greg Potts
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
This EV is set to reenergize the compact hatchback segment
The latest car in the GAC International Philippines is a fully electric compact hatchback that's surprisingly versatile and reassuringly capable. Meet the GAC AION UT: Equipped with features beyond its accessible price, it boasts 'Big Car Energy,' both literally and figuratively.
Does this deserve the GTI badge, though?
We'll get to the new Volkswagen ID. Polo GTI's numbers soon. Firstly: the name. That badge. This is a BIG call.Previously, when Volkswagen offered up a speedy version of an electrified car, it shied away from Those Three Letters.
by Ollie Kew
The GTI nameplate officially enters its electric era
The very first fully electric production GTI is upon us. Volkswagen will officially launch the ID. Polo GTI at the 24 Hours of Nürburgring this weekend, as it marks 50 years since the debut of the original Golf GTI.The electric
by Billy Caluag
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
We also compare the new electric Geely to the MG 3 Hybrid+
Electrified vehicles are hot now, and Geely wants a piece of that pie. After its EX5 BEV and EM-I PHEV models, the automaker plans to add its new subcompact EX2 electric hatchback. For this comparo, we'll be pitting the new
It features a rear-seat delete, a solid bulkhead, and a re-engineered rear floor
Things aren't always what they appear to be. This Dolphin may look like your typical grocery-getting hatchback, but inside, it has the utilitarian attitude of a Lite Ace-albeit much smaller.Meet the BYD Dolphin Cargo e-Van, a fully
by Lije Martin
*But it’s a global model exclusive to RHD markets for now
Honda has officially opened the preorder books for the Honda Super-One in Japan. It's been a while since we spied this little EV at the 2025 Japan Mobility Show, but it's officially hitting the market in late May.The
by Angelo Nieto
Has a car ever had a more promising midlife update than this?
Normally, a car facelift isn't that exciting. Tweaked headlights, 2.6 extra horsepower, and tweaked alloy wheel spokes you'd need CIA training to spot.But Volkswagen has just pulled off what might be the most comprehensive car facelift of 2026.
by Ollie Kew
Would you call this a hot hatch?
The BYD Seagull and Dolphin have a new big brother. This is the Seal 6 GT, and it is BYD's latest electric hatchback-and dare we say it, the brand's first hot hatch. Let us explain: It packs a rear-
by Billy Caluag
It has turned into a cult classic
Oh yes, this is a car that's steeped in narrative, some of which is fable. At the time of launch, it wasn't actually seen as very important, at least not in the UK.Some context. Back then, 1985, most of
by Paul Horrell
We're glad that the touchscreen and instrument displays are finally bigger
The 2026 MG 4 made its appearance at the Bangkok International Motor Show this year. This is not the second-generation hatchback being released in Australia, but a refreshed version of the model we currently have in the Philippines, which features updates
by Lije Martin
We’ll be very happy if this design makes it to the production line
Earlier this week, we covered Subaru's HiPerfX2, a purpose-built race car competing in the 2026 Super Taikyu Series in the ST-2 class. The real story, however, was that it offered a potential first look at the return of Subaru&#
by Angelo Nieto
We compare two entry-level Toyota hatchbacks produced 45 years apart
The early '80s Toyota Starlet has become somewhat of an icon thanks to its small size, light weight, and rear-wheel-drive architecture. The P60-series model has been transformed into anything from a rally car to a drift car-or at
Updating the ’90s icon with 21st century performance
The Civic EG hatchback from the early- to mid-'90s has become a legend despite being Honda Cars Philippines' entry into the People's Car Program. The local version of the three-door variant only came with a 1.2-liter engine,
