Italjet has debuted its Dragster 459 Twin at the Makina Moto Expo 2026, marking its official launch in the Philippines. The middleweight maxi-scoot sits between the smaller Dragster 300 and the larger Dragster 700 Twin—and like the 700 Twin, it’s also expressway-legal. The Dragster 459 Twin has a 449cc DOHC inline-twin engine that delivers 46.9hp…
T-OPT, an aftermarket brand for auto parts, has set up shop at the 2026 Manila International Auto Show, signaling its entry into the Philippine market. It has already established itself across Southeast Asia, offering its products to owners of aging Toyota vehicles in Thailand and Indonesia. Locally, the brand has been officially recognized and endorsed by Toyota…
Among the sea of high-tech and ultra-luxurious models on display at the 2026 Manila International Auto Show, a relatively humble crossover might be one of the more significant vehicles in attendance. I’m talking about the Geely EX2: the fully electric subcompact crossover that happens to be last year’s best-selling car in the Chinese market. Well, how…
Honda Philippines has officially released the new NX500 E-Clutch big bike. It debuted earlier today at the 2026 Makina Moto Expo, sharing the stage with the CB650R, which was updated with a slew of new colors. At launch, the CB650R can be optioned with either a manual or an E-Clutch system to manage its transmission….
The BYD Sealion 7 made waves yesterday at its preview during the 2026 Manila International Auto Show. No surprises there, given the popularity of its PHEV siblings the Sealion 5 and the Sealion 6. Fans and skeptics alike are keen to see what a purely electric offering from the Sealion nameplate can bring. Earlier today, we…
